Alchemist AA-1 Owners manual

ALCHEMIST

AA1

Integrated
Amplifier

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

POSITIONING

The AA1 Integrated Amplifier is a class A/B type device, and as such it will need to dissipate a little
heat. It should therefore be placed on a flat surface with free space all around. Under no circumstances
must the unit become covered as this may result in the unit overheating.

MAINS POWER CONNECTION

The AA1 comes with an IEC mains lead fitted with the relevant plug type for the country of use. If there
is any need to change this then follows the relevant instructions for the plug type used.

There is an external replaceable fuse on the rear of the unit: refer to specifications for fuse value.

Never replace with a different value.

Be sure that your system is switched off whilst connecting / disconnecting any leads.

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VOLUME

MODE CD1 CD2

MODE/

MODE/

STANDBY

STANDBY

TUNER

INPUTS

DVD

VIDEO PHONO

TAPE

TAPE

MONITOR

MONITOR

TAPE

POWER

CONTROLS

The controls on the fascia of the AA1 are: Volume control, Mode/Standby, Inputs (<</>>), Tape
monitor and Power.

All functions are duplicated on the AA range system remote handset.

Volume: You will probably find that the maximum usable volume will be attained at approximately two
o'clock on the volume control (See Loudspeaker Matching)

Mode/Standby: After the AA1 has been initially switched on this function will allow you to toggle
between; normal listening, normal listening -20dB and standby.

Inputs (<</>>): This will allow you to either progress up or down through the available inputs, stepped
one input at a time.

Tape Monitor: The Tape Monitor switch enables the monitoring of the selected source through your
tape machine.

Power: This will either fully power up the AA1 or be completely switched off.

GENERAL CARE

Any cleaning of your AA1 amplifier should be done with a clean dry cloth. Do not use any solvent
or silicone based cleaning solutions.
Remember to replace all of your packaging in the box and re-seal. Keep the box for future
transportation of your product.