Line Magnetic LM-219IA User Manual

INTEGRATED VACUUM TUBE AMPLIFIER

LM-219IA

Thanks for choosing our Line Magnetic LM-219IA Integrated Amplifier as an important part of your music system.

Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation.

In order to prevent damage during transportation, the amplifier and its tubes are packed with protective foam, please remove these foam pieces before operating your amplifier to avoid any risks !

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ------------------------------------------------------ Package Contents ------------------------------------------------------ Product Features ------------------------------------------------------- Specification ------------------------------------------------------------ Safety Precautions ----------------------------------------------------- Connection -------------------------------------------------------------- Functions Description ------------------------------------------------ Turning on -------------------------------------------------------------- Remote Control -------------------------------------------------------- Tube Replacement ----------------------------------------------------- Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------------ Warranty Statement --------------------------------------------------- Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------

Suggestions:

The LM-219IA integrated amplifier is designed and manufactured with our original parts for reaching the best results. We are not responsible for problems and damages caused to the amplifier by non-original replacement parts.

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Package Contents

Please check the cartonbox carefully for any damage before opening it.

1. Line Magnetic LM-219IA 1

2. Main Fuses 2

3. Power cord 1

4. Remote control 1

5. 1.5V Batteries(AAA) 2

6. User’s Manual 1

7. Warranty Card 1 Note:All other parts except above are not included.

Recommendation:

Keep all packing materials for future use and please fill in the warranty card for registration of warranty.

Note:

Please make sure that your local voltage is the same as indicated on the rearpanel. A too low or too high voltage can cause serious damage to your amplifier! In case you find an improper voltage, please contact our company or your local dealer,

Product features

.Pure Class A , Single Ended design . Twenty four watts per channel .

.All tube integrated with 12AX7 input tubes , 310A and 300B double stage driver tubes and 845 output tubes.

. 4 pairs of input connectors , Speaker terminals for 4 , 8 , 16 Ohm are provided.

. Two user bias controls and bias meters are located on the front panel , allowing you to monitor and adjust bias with ease.

. One output meter with two needles is located on the middle of the frontplate , to allow you to monitor the power output of each channel.

. Two pieces of specially designed EI transformers for the powersupply and two EI transformers with wide bandwidth are used in the design.

. A Japanese ALPS audio grade volume potentio meter is used.

. Standard with remote control.

. Hand made construction with the finest point-to-point wiring.

. Soft start and time delay circuit ( 30 secondes ).

Specification

Power output：24W（Class A Single Ended）

Frequency response：15H z～35kH z（-1 .5 dB）

Input Sensitivity：230mV(Integrated) 1000mV (Pre-IN) Input Impedance：10 0kΩ

Dimension (WxDxH)：（ 430 x 430 x 400 ）mm

Tube Complement：12 AX 7 x2、310A x2、300B x2、845 x2 Net Weight：55kg

Power Requirements：～230V 5 %（50H z）

Working Condition: Temperature: 0℃～40℃ Moisture: 20%～80%

Storage Condition: Temperature: -20℃～70℃ Moisture: 20%～90%

Note

: Line Magnetic Audio reserves the right to change specifications at any time without further notice in advance if products are upgraded. Specifications on the manual only show the specifications of the amplifier you bought.

THD：1%（1 kH z）

S/N Ratio：87d B

Output Impedance：4Ω ，8Ω,16Ω

Power Consumption：400W

Safety precautions

1. Unplug the powercord if your are not going to use the amplifier for an extended periode of time.

2. The temperature of the amplifier will rise after a working for a long periode of time. Please keep the amplifier at a well ventilated place and make sure the ventilation openings are not blocked !

3. Forbidden to operate the amplifier when there are no speakers connected !

4. Do not short-cicuit the output terminals !

5. Do not attempt to service the amplifier yourself. Opening the cover will expose you to lethal voltage and / or other hazards.

6. We are not responsible for any problems caused by checking and opening the amplifier without per- mission of our company. Please contact a qualified service technician.

7. Do not place any object filled with water around or on top of the amplifier

8. Clean only with a dry cloth.

9. Please move the amplifier carafully,do not drop it or subject it to strong shocks.

10. Unplug the powercord if you are not using the amplifier during a thunderstorm.

Carefully read and follow the Manual for installation:

1. Do not place the amplifier near heat sourches such as radiators and other produts that produce heat.

2. Please keep the amplifiers ventilation openings open to prevent overheating.

3. Do not expose this amplifier to rain or moisture.

4. The amplifier should be installed on a stable surface and make sure the feet are on the same level.

5. Keep the amplifier at a certain distance , so connections can be made easily.

6. Keep the amplifier at 15 cm from surrounding walls for adequate ventilation.

Safety precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. .No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. .To reduce the risk of fire or electronic shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert users to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude a risk shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Note: Input voltage level of the amplifier is 230VAC～±5% and please make sure that the supply

voltage is proper. Too low or too high voltage may cause problem or reduce its life.

Connection

Audio Connection

Here is a standard way of connecting your amplifier with other audio equipment. Please take the pictures below as your reference.

Suggestions:

1. During installation please always refer to the other equipments operation manual.

2. Please do not insert the powercord into the mainsocket before all other equipment is well connected .

3. R refers to the left channel while L represents the left channel.

4. Please take care of the correct channel guidance because wrong connections may cause noise and low grade operation.

5. Do not fasten signal cables together with powercables to avoid disturbance and noise.

Connection

Speaker Connection

Check the impedance of your speakers. Attach the positive (+) side of you speakercable to the 4, 8 or16 Ohm terminal and the negative (-) side to the 0 Ohm terminal. If your speakers are 6 Ohm or otherplease experiment with the 4,8 or 16 Ohm terminal to get the best result from your speakers. Please take care of the right channel connections , don't mix them up as this will cause noise and badstereo imaging.

speaker(L) speaker(R)

How to connect the speaker cables:

1.Unscrew the terminal knobs,

2.Insert the speaker cables,

3.Screw the terminal knobs.

speaker terminal

U type terminal

Note: Connect the speaker cables with the amplifier after it is well connected with the speakers.

Please notice the right direction indication of the cable and do not mix up the positive and the negative end.

Overview from the top

Functions Description

BIAS ADJ V3

HUM BALANCER V3

BIAS ADJ V1

HUM BALANCER V1

V4 BIAS ADJ

V4 HUM BALANCER

V2 BIAS ADJ

V2 HUM BALANCER

V1, V2: 845 Power Tube V3, V4: 300B Driver Tube V5, V6: 310A Driver Tube V7, V8: 12AX7 Input Tube

Bias Adjustment/Hum Adjustment:

Bias Adjustment for V1, V2, V3, V4: Turn on the amplifier and wait for 10 minutes. Turn the bias adjustment selector from its "Off" positionto V1-V2. Turn down the V1,V2 bias adjustment knob to its "Min" position first and then start to adjust the bias current. Inspect the ampere meter on the front panel and make sure the pointer is in the positionshowed in the picture below. Any questions , please contact our company or your dealer.

V1/V3 bias adjustment

V2/V4 bias adjustment

V1/V3 Bias meter V2/V4 Bias meter

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V1-V3 V2-V4

Note: Before adjustment please

select v1/v3 or v2/v4 position. 845:IA=70mA , 300B:IA=50mA

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Functions Description

Bias current adjustments for V2, V3 and V4 are the same as V1. Please adjust to the correct bias level and make sure they are the same.for V1-V2 and V3-V4.Hum Adjustment : If hum arises , please adjust the V1 and V3 hum adjustment for the left channel and V2 and V4 for the right channel. (Adjustments are made on the top panel) Listen to your speakers and trust your ears until you reach the lowest hum for the best results.

Note:

1. Be careful of the high temperature of the tubes during the adjustments.

2. Input-, Driver- and Power tubes must be matched for the best results.

Front Panel:

Bias Current

V1/V2 Bias Adjustment

Bias Meter

V3/V4 Bias Adjustment

Power Switch

Remote Receiver

Holes for restoring the Meter pointer to Zero.

Function Switches:

Backlight on/off : switches the lighting of the meters on or off. N.F.B min/max : switches the negative feedback level between min or max. Integr/Pre-in : switches between the integrated pre-amplifier or an external one.

Input Selector

Function Switches.

Volume Knob Mute Indicator

Rear Panel:

Functions Description

signal mputs

Right Channel output Left Channel output

Power fase selector : Lets you change the fase of the power socket .Make sure the powercord is disconnected !

Power socket with fuse : The main fuse is located on the rear panel , just below the power cord socket. Replace with same type and value fuse.

power socket

fuse

power phase selector Make sure the powercord is disconnected before use !

Turning ON

Precautions:

Connection of the power cord:Connect the speaker cables and signal cables first and then plug the power cord into the power socket. Before turning on the amplifier please make sure all connections are right and power supply is stable.

Connect to AC 230V ~50HZ

Note:

1. It is normal the powertransformers become hot after an extented periode of operation.

2. Please unplug the powercord , if you are not gone use the amplifier for an extended periode.

3. Please only connect the powercord to the mainsocket if all other equipment is well connected.

4. To prevent damage to the amplifier never cut off your speakercables while it is on.

5. For protecting the tubes,please wait 2 min before switching back"ON"in case it was switched off.

Warning: Please make sure the your local voltage corresponds with the one of the amplifier.

We are not responsible for any damage caused by an insuitable voltage.

Remote Control

Description

Volume

Mute

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

LM-02

Installation and replacement of the batteries:

VOLUME UP/VOLUME DOWN

MUTE

Installation:

1. Remove the screws of the remotes backcover.

2. Insert two AAA batteries , please check the indicators giving for the correct positioning.

3. Re-assemble the remote.

Replacement:

1. When the batteries are low , please replace them with new ones.

2. Two pieces of AAA batteries are used.

3. Do not mix the new batteries with old ones.

4. Please use high quality batteries , these can prevent leakage of electrolyte.

Tube Replacement

Tube Basics Common Replacements

12AX7

310A

300B

845 845A/B/C

12AX7EH、ECC83、E83CC、CV4004、ECC803、5751

WE310A

300B、300A、4300B

Maintenance

Clean the amplifier with soft dry cloth and please do not use any chemicals for cleaning.

Warranty Statement

Terms & Conditions:

1. Limited Warranty: One-year limited warranty from the date of purchase except vacuum tubes which are warranted for six months.

2. Limited to original purchaser. This warranty is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser of the covered product, and may not be transferred to a subsequent owner.

3. Conditions & Limitations. This warranty is subject to conditions and limitations, as follows. This warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has not been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual, or if it has been misused, abused, damaged by accident or neglect, or in transport once in possession of purchaser, or the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with by anyone other than Zhuhai Line Magnetic Audio Co., LTD or an authorized Line Magnetic Audio Representative.

4. Remedy: If the product contains material, or manufacturing defects, it must be packed in original packaging and returned to Zhuhai Line Magnetic Audio Co., LTD or an authorized Line Magnetic Audio Representative at his or her sole expense. A returned product must be accompanied by a written description of the defect and the warranty card with an authorized dealer’s stamp on which indicates the model and series number, the date of purchase, the name and address of the purchaser. Zhuhai Line Magnetic Audio Co., LTD reserves the right to modify the design of the product and change the specifications without notice or obligation to any person.

5. Miscellaneous. Any implied warranties relating to the above product shall be limited to duration of this warranty. This warranty does not extend to any incidental or consequential costs or damages to purchaser. Our liability will be no more than the amount you paid for the product that is the subject of a claim. This isthe maximum amount for which we are responsible. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from country to country, state to state

Troubleshooting

Please follow the instructions in this manual to keep the amplifier working in a reliable and safe manner. If problems arise or you think there is a problem , please first check the tips given below to checkfor the excact reason. Sometimes problems could be caused by other related equipment , please check the connections . After doing so and the problem still exists , please contact our factory or your local dealer.

Problem

Power cord is not well-connected

Power LED is OFF.

NO OUTPUT

Power LED is ON.

Sound Distortion High input signal level

Noise output

Stereo image

is not so good

NO reaction to the remote

Main fuse is out.

Troubles of inner parts or components

Volume is at ZERO

NO signal input

Ground of input signal cable is open or bad contact of the input signal cable

Components or circuits are in trouble

Signal input cables or speaker cables are wrongly connected

Disturbed by external instruments

Battery is low

Obstacle is located between the remote and the amplifier

Cause

Remedy

Please check the power cable connection or power outlet connection

Replace with the same type and value fuse

Please contact your local agents or our factory

Turn up the Volume

Check the function of the sound source

Check the input connectors and/or switch to the proper input

Turn down the volume to suitable position

Replace the input signal cable with a new one

Please contact with local dealer or our factory

Reconnect it as suggested in the manual

Keep away from the disturbance and restart the amplifier.

Please replace the bateries

Remove the obstacle

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