Primare Pre 30 Owners manual

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Primare PRE30 Preamplifier User Guide

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Preface

COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Copyright © 2001 Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved.

Primare Systems AB
Idavägen 17D
SE-352 46 Växjö
Sweden

The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of
publication. However, our policy is one of continuous development and so the
information is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Primare Systems AB.

Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB. All other product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or
moisture.

Dangerous voltages inside. Do not open the cabinet. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be carried out by qualified service
personnel only.

FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our
instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and
television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out
in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits
are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in
home installations.

EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits
set out in EN55013 and EN55020.

This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd.
http://www.interface.co.uk

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Contents

Introduction

WELCOME TO THE PRE30 PREAMPLIFIER.. (1

USING THE PRE30 WITH OTHER PRIMARE

PRODUCTS................................................................ (1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION........................... (2

Using the PRE30 Preamplifier

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS................................ (3

SWITCHING ON AND OFF.............................. (4

SELECTING A SOURCE....................................... (4

CHANGING THE VOLUME................................ (4

CHANGING THE BALANCE.............................. (4

MAKING RECORDINGS...................................... (5

USING THE PRE30 WITH A SURROUND

DECODER.................................................................. (5

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE

INPUTS....................................................................... (5

Connecting the PRE30 Preamplifier

BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS......................... (7

POWER CONNECTION...................................... (8

OUTPUTS................................................................... (8

INPUTS....................................................................... (8

REMOTE LINK.......................................................... (8

Index

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Introduction

Welcome to the Primare PRE30 Preamplifier! This chapter introduces you to its
features, and explains how you can take advantage of its superb sound as the
key component in your hi-fi system.

WELCOME TO THE PRE30 PREAMPLIFIER

The PRE30 is a high-quality two-channel preamplifier with a tape output, and a
special surround bypass feature.

Flexible inputs

The PRE30 provides seven inputs for sound sources such as a CD player, radio
tuner, and tape recorder. You can adjust the sensitivity of each input to allow
for differences in the output level produced by each source. An optional RIAA
preamplifier is available if your system includes an analogue record player.

Fully balanced

The PRE30 provides balanced outputs and two balanced inputs, giving an
entirely balanced signal chain when used in conjunction with a balanced
power amplifier, such as the Primare A30.2, and a source that provides
balanced outputs, such as the Primare D30.2 CD Player.

Tape output

You can record a source by switching it through to the tape output, and this is
totally independent of the source you are currently listening to.

Surround bypass

A special surround bypass switch allows you to use the PRE30 in conjunction
with a surround decoder that includes its own volume control.

Intuitive user interface

In keeping with the philosophy of the Primare range of systems, the PRE30 can
be controlled through a very simple and intuitive set of front panel controls.

Alternatively all the functions can be controlled by the C20 Remote Control
supplied with the PRE30, along with the other Primare components in your
system.

USING THE PRE30 WITH OTHER PRIMARE
PRODUCTS

Although the PRE30 is flexible enough to work with virtually any other
equipment you have in your system, it is ideal for use with the other products in
the Primare range, such as the Primare D30.2 CD Player and Primare A30.2
Amplifier. A particular benefit of using the PRE30 with other Primare sources is
that you can control your entire system with a single remote control, to give you
a fully integrated system with the simplest possible user interface.

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