Plinius CDLAD Owners manual
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ANUAL
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CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to become the proud owner of this
CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS
Plinius CD⋅LAD Preamplifier.
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 preamplifier 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 CD⋅LAD Preamplifier 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 PREAMPLIFIER.
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ONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................Page 3
Precautions ...................................................................................................................................Page 5
Preamplifier Features – Front Panel .............................................................................................Page 6
Preamplifier Features – Rear Panel ..............................................................................................Page 7
Preamplifier Features – Remote ...................................................................................................Page 9
Installation and Operation ............................................................................................................Page 11
Input/Output Connection .............................................................................................................Page 12
Settings Menu Structure .............................................................................................................. Page 14
CD⋅LAD Features .........................................................................................................................Page 17
Specifications .............................................................................................................................Page 19
Index ..........................................................................................................................................Page 20
Contact Details ...........................................................................................................................Page 21
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RECAUTIONS
Please take special note of the following precautions before operating your new preamplifier:
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This preamplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. We recommend that any work requiring
removal of the lid be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician.
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DO NOT attempt to connect any input of this preamplifier to its own outputs.
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DO NOT earth any output terminal or connect any of these terminals together without following the
instructions in this manual or seeking qualified assistance.
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DO NOT place this preamplifier in any position where liquids or any foreign material may
accidentally enter it.
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DO NOT connect any voltage source, short circuit, earth/ground or appliance (other than suitable
audio power amplifiers) to the preamplifier output terminals.
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DO NOT connect any voltage source, short circuit, earth/ground or appliance (other than suitable
audio source components) to the preamplifier input terminals.
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REAMPLIFIER FEATURES
The front of the Plinius CD⋅LAD Preamplifier incorporates all the facilities
you will require on a daily basis.
SOURCE
MUTE
DOWN
MENU
ENTER
PHASE
UP
PLINIUS
– F
RONT PANEL
CD LAD
RONT PANEL LAYOUT SHOWING VOLUME KNOB
F
LUORESCENT DISPLAY
F
ENU BUTTONS AND DISPLAY
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ACUUM
LED
DISPLAY LED
An LED below ‘PLINIUS’ indicates when the preamplifier is in standby mode. This LED also lights to show
whenever the remote control is being used to change the volume level.
FRONT PANEL BUTTONS
These four buttons are used to change source selection, phase, mute, or access the menu system of the
CD⋅LAD (for adjustment of display brightness, CD input mode, balance etc). The functions Down, Enter,
and Up are only active whilst the menu system is enabled (See Settings Menu Structure section later).
VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
Whenever a modification is made to the CD⋅LAD settings (via the remote control or the front panel
buttons) these changes will be viewable on the display.
VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
The volume control is an ALPS motorised unit that will accurately convey the selected source signal to the
line stage of the Plinius CD⋅LAD. When using the remote control to alter the volume level, stab the button
to make small adjustments, or hold the button down to continuously adjust the volume.
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REAMPLIFIER FEATURES
– R
EAR PANEL
This panel incorporates all the terminals for connecting the input signals from your CD player, tuner, etc,
and the outputs to the power amp and mains supply.
Please remember that your Plinius CD⋅LAD Preamplifier is a high quality electronic instrument capable of
an exceptional level of performance. Be sure that you understand your system’s requirements fully before
you make any connection to this preamplifier.
CHASSIS
LIFT
OPEN
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RIGHT LEFT
EAR PANEL SHOWING INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS
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LINE 1 LINE 2 OUTPUTS
IFT SWITCH
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RIGHT LEFT
PUSHPUSHPUSH PUSH
AINS SWITCH AND MAINS SOCKET
PLINIUS CD LAD
SERIAL No.
VOLTAGE Hz
DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN
NEW ZEALAND BY
AUDIBLE TECHNOLOGIES LTD
P.O. BOX 1836
PALM ERS TON N ORT H
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
POWER
CONSUMPTION
50/
60
100 V / A
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVI CE PERSONNE L.
ROUND
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MAINS FUSE: REPLACE
ONLY WITH SAME TYPE
INPUT TERMINALS
The input terminals of your Plinius CD⋅LAD Preamplifier are easily accessible along the rear panel. These
standard RCA terminals are for use with single ended signals from line level audio components such as
CD, tuner, video, etc. Also included is one pair of balanced XLR inputs for use with XLR type cables.
Consult your PLINIUS
PLINIUS dealer for further advice if required.
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OUTPUT TERMINALS
Connections for power amplifiers are provided in the centre of the rear panel. Connections are available
for both single ended (RCA type) and balanced (XLR type) cables. Note that the only time the outputs
aren’t ‘live’ is when the preamplifier is in mute or standby.
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