Plinius M-16 Owners manual
Audio Preamplifier
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CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to become the proud owner of this
CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS
Plinius M16 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 M16 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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Introduction ...................................................................................................................................Page 3
Precautions ...................................................................................................................................Page 5
Preamplifier Features – Front Panel .............................................................................................Page 6
Preamplifier Features – Rear Panel ..............................................................................................Page 8
Preamplifier Features – Remote .................................................................................................Page 10
Installation and Operation ............................................................................................................Page 12
Input/Output Connection ..............................................................................................................Page 13
M16 Features ..............................................................................................................................Page 15
Specifications .............................................................................................................................Page 17
Index ...........................................................................................................................................Page 18
Contact Details ............................................................................................................................Page 19
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Please take special note of the following precautions before operating your new preamplifier:
• This preamplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. We recommend that any work requiring
removal of the lid or base be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician.
• DO NOT attempt to connect any input of this preamplifier 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 preamplifier 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
audio power amplifiers) to the preamplifier output terminals.
• 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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The front of the Plinius M16 Preamplifier incorporates all the facilities
you will require on a daily basis.
RECORDSOURCE
PHONO
C.D.
TUNER
VIDEO
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
F
RONT PANEL LAYOUT SHOWING VOLUME
K
NOBS
, P
PHONO
C.D.
TUNER
VIDEO
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
PLINIUS
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PHASE STANDBY MUTE
HASE AND MUTE SWITCHES
BALANCE VOLUME
, B
ALANCE
, A
, S
ND DISPLAY
OURCE AND RECORD
LED
S
STANDBY LED
The standby LED 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.
PHASE SWITCH
Use the phase switch to change the phase response of the Plinius M16 from absolute to inverted 180°.
The LED above the switch will light when the unit is set to inverted phase. If your M16 has the optional
phono stage installed, the opposite applies for the phono circuitry only. In other words, when in phono
the phase LED will light when in absolute phase, but with any other input selected the phase LED will light
when in inverted phase.
MUTE SWITCH
Whenever the Plinius M16 is muted either with the remote control or by using this switch, the LED will
light and the preamplifier outputs will be shorted.
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