Plinius 8100 Owners manual

Class AB Integrated Amplifier

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CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to become the proud owner of this

CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS

Plinius 8100 Integrated Amplifier.

This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your amplifier, and to provide
information about its design and the variety of ways it may be used.

We have designed and manufactured this amplifier to reproduce faithfully and accurately, your favourite
music. With a little care and a full understanding of the operating recommendations in this manual, your
Plinius 8100 Integrated Amplifier will provide years of high-quality, trouble-free performance.

Serial Number: ..................................................................................

Date of Manufacture: ..................................................................................

Final Test Certified By: ..................................................................................

IMPORTANT: PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL

THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING YOUR AMPLIFIER.

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Introduction ...................................................................................................................................Page 3

Precautions ...................................................................................................................................Page 5

Amplifier Features – Front Panel ..................................................................................................Page 6

Amplifier Features – Rear Panel ...................................................................................................Page 8

Installation and Operation ............................................................................................................Page 10

Input/Output Connection ..............................................................................................................Page 11

8100 Features .............................................................................................................................Page 13

Loudspeaker Selection ................................................................................................................Page 15

Specifications .............................................................................................................................Page 16

Index ...........................................................................................................................................Page 17

Contact Details ............................................................................................................................Page 18

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Please take special note of the following precautions before operating your new amplifier:

• The Plinius 8100 Integrated Amplifier can deliver in excess of 100 watts into 8 ohms. This
amplifier is also capable of a very large peak current delivery.

• The Plinius 8100 Integrated Amplifier operates in Class AB. It is capable of generating heat that
could have an adverse effect on other electronic equipment, furniture, etc. DO NOT leave
flammable material on the amplifier whilst running, as this could pose a serious fire risk.

• This amplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. There are some alterations that may be made
by you, the owner. However, we recommend that any work requiring removal of the lid be referred
to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician.

• DO NOT attempt to connect any input of this amplifier to its own outputs.

• DO NOT earth any output terminal or connect any of these terminals together without following the

instructions in this manual or seeking qualified assistance.

• DO NOT place this amplifier in any position where liquids, or any foreign material may accidentally
enter it.

• DO NOT connect any voltage source, short circuit, earth/ground or appliance (other than suitable
high fidelity loudspeakers) to the amplifier output terminals.

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VCRT

The front of the Plinius 8100 Integrated Amplifier incorporates all the facilities

you will require on a daily basis.

RECORD SOURCE VOLUME

PLINIUS

F

RONT PANEL LAYOUT SHOWING VOLUME KNOB

A

ND SOURCE SELECTORS

8100

, D

ISPLAY

LED’S A

CD

AUX

TUNER

TAP E 2

APE 1

xxx

, R

ECORD

ND MAINS SWITCH

MAINS SWITCH

The heavy-duty rocker switch to the left of the panel turns the Mains/Line Power to the amplifier ON or
OFF. Depress the right hand side of the switch to turn the amplifier on. The amplifier draws a moderately
high current when switched on, so it is not good practice to rapidly turn the Mains switch on and off
repeatedly.

POWER LED

An LED in between ‘PLINIUS 8100’ indicates that the power is on. When first switched on, the power LED
will pulse for ten seconds - this is an initialisation sequence, after which the power LED remains lit during
the time the amplifier is powered on.

SOURCE SELECTOR

This rotary switch enables selection of any of the six different inputs available on the back panel. This
selection is fed to the speakers via the output posts on the rear of the amplifier.

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