Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit Power 2 du fabricant Sonic Frontiers
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Operating Manual for the Sonic Frontiers Power 2 Stereo Amplifier.
Operating Manual for the Sonic Frontiers Power 2 Stereo Amplifier W e at Sonic Frontiers hope you will derive many years of listening pleasure with your new Power 2 Amplifier. This Operating Manual contains important information regar d- ing the operation and care of this Amplifier.
1 Unpacking At this point we can assume that you have successfully opened the box flaps and found this manual. The box was designed to ensure the safe transport of the amplifier, Sonic Frontiers strongly recommends the storage of the Power 2 box in a safe, dry place.
2 Quick Setup At this point we urge you to read and understand this manual in its entirety. But if you desire immediate action and have skill and/or past experience with tube hardware, fol - low these steps.
3 Reference Diagrams This drawing is refer red to as the “Tube Top” within the instructional text. T ube locations V1 to V3 and LV1 to LV3 indicate placement for the six 6922 tubes. T ube locations V4 and LV4 indicate placement for the two 5687 tubes.
4 C Power Switch D Standby Switch E Power LED (Green - Power; Red - Mute; Orange (Red + Green) - One Channel in Mute) F Standby LED (Green - Operate; Red - Standby) G Detachable IEC Power Cord Socket .
5 Installing the Tubes Be sure the amplifier is OFF (Power Switch Out) before installing any tubes or when any of the tube sockets are empty . W earing the cotton gloves provided with the amplifier when handling tubes will prevent skin oils from depositing on the glass surface of the tubes.
6 When installing the 6550C or KT88 power tubes, match the numbers designated on the metal base of the tube or the tube boxes to the cor r esponding markings printed on the tube top (V5 through V8 and LV5 through LV8) and be sure the center pin key locator is in alignment with the slot in the center of the socket.
7 Biasing of the Power Tubes Bias voltage applied to the grids of the power tubes in the output stage should be checked from time to time (once a month) to keep these tubes operating at the optimum operating point. A properly biased power tube will have a longer, happier life.
8 Controls, Functions and Connections Front Panel Refer to Reference Diagrams. C Power Switch This switch provides control over the AC power from your wall outlet.
9 Damage due to bypassing the fuse or due to replacement of a fuse of higher ratings will not be covered under the warranty. To access the fuse, insert the slotted screwdriver , pushing to compress the internal spring and turn counterclockwise to unlock the housing.
10 Adjustment for Load Impedance Note: Adjustment for load impedance should only be done by an authorized Sonic Frontiers dealer, distributor or service technician. Any damage to the amplifier as a result of a person(s) not authorized by Sonic Frontiers will not be covered under warranty .
11 4.Using the slot screwdriver provided with the amp, deal with one connection at a time, loosening off the tap screws of the first spade lug connection and tightening to the desired tap. The final connections should resemble these renderings: 8 Ohm Impedance Connections 4 Ohm Impedance Connections 2 Ohm Impedance Connection 5.
12 Care and Maintenance Placement The amplifier must be placed on a har d flat sur face with plenty of unobstructed space around the Power 2 to allow for free movement of air for proper cooling. If the amplifier is to be placed on a carpeted floor, a Wood, Ceramic, Concrete, Marble.
13 T r oubleshooting If at any time the amplifier should fail to work, follow these steps: 1. Check that all tubes are fully seated in cor r ect sockets and all tube filaments are lit. 2. Check all connections at the rear panel. 3. Check that the amplifier is not in MUTE mode.
14 W arranty Disclaimer of Liability Under no circumstances does Sonic Frontiers, Inc. assume liability or responsibility for injury or damages sustained in the use or operation of this equipment or for damages to any other equipment connected to it. Sonic Frontiers, Inc.
15 Specifications Note: Power ratings based on a nominal power line input. All specifications are made on the 8 ohm taps, utilizing an 8 ohm load unless otherwise specified. Power Output: 110 watts continuous at 8, 4 and 2 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 1% total harmonic distortion terminated with rated load (typically <0.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Sonic Frontiers Power 2 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Sonic Frontiers Power 2 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Sonic Frontiers Power 2, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Sonic Frontiers Power 2 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Sonic Frontiers Power 2, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Sonic Frontiers Power 2.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Sonic Frontiers Power 2. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Sonic Frontiers Power 2 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
