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Plinius 8200 MkII manual

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    Class AB Integrated Amplifier[...]

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    3 CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to become the proud owner of this Plinius 8200 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 manufac[...]

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    4 Introduction .................................................................................................................. ................. Page 3 Precautions ................................................................................................................... ................ Page 5 Amplifier Features – Front Panel ........[...]

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    5 Please take special note of the following precautions before operating your new amplifier: • The Plinius 8200 Integrated Amplifier can deliver in excess of 175 watts into 8 ohms. This amplifier is also capable of a very large peak current delivery. • The Plinius 8200 Integrated Amplifier operates in Class AB. It is capable of generating heat [...]

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    6 PLINIUS 8200 RECORD S OURCE VOLUM E xx x TUNER T APE 1 T APE 2 STANDBY CD PHONO The front of the Plinius 8200 Integrated Amplifier incorporates all the facilities you will require on a daily basis. F RONT P ANEL L AYOUT S HOWING V OLUME K NOB , R ECORD A ND S OURCE S ELECTORS , D ISPLAY LED’ S A ND M AINS S WITCH MAINS SWITCH The heavy-duty roc[...]

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    7 RECORD SELECTOR This rotary switch allows recording of any of the five different inputs available on the back panel. Note that when recording, the source that is being listened to will not be interfered with. For example, it is possible to be listening to the CD input whilst recording from the TUNER input. Two tape decks can be connected and dubb[...]

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    8 This panel incorporates all the terminals for connecting the input signals from your CD player, tuner, etc, and the outputs to the loudspeakers and mains supply. Please remember that your Plinius 8200 Integrated Amplifier is a high quality electronic instrument capable of an exceptional level of performance. Be sure that you understand your syste[...]

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    9 TAPE OUTPUTS These RCA outputs are situated next to the tape RCA inputs, and are provided to interface to a pair of line level recording devices. The position of the record selector on the front panel determines from which device a recording is being made. As these tape outputs are always ‘live’, both can be used to record the chosen signal a[...]

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    10 PLACEMENT AND VENTILATION Your Plinius 8200 operates at a moderately high temperature, especially when being driven hard. The ideal location is upon a rigid stand, or floor mounted away from direct contact with any temperature sensitive materials or deep pile carpets. Ventilation through and around the amplifier should also be kept unimpeded, so[...]

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    11 It is important that you connect your loudspeakers (outputs) and source components (inputs) to the Plinius 8200 Integrated Amplifier correctly to ensure the amplifier is not damaged, and sounds its best with your system. Now that you have read and familiarised yourself with the connections on the back of the amplifier, as covered in the previous[...]

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    12 SETTING THE PROCESSOR SWITCH The processor switch needs to be in ‘bypass’ when listening to music directly from selected source inputs such as CD or tuner. If you are not using an external processor in either way as described above, ensure this switch is set to ‘bypass’. The Plinius 8200 does not amplify any input other than processor ?[...]

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    13 To achieve a sound performance that is correctly aligned to your room, make sure all of the leads carrying signals for the RIGHT channel loudspeaker are connected to the RIGHT input to the amplifier from your preamplifier or CD player etc. Signals for the LEFT channel should be wired in a similar fashion. CONNECTING THE MAINS SUPPLY Now that you[...]

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    14 REMOTE CONTROL Provided with your Plinius 8200 is a three function remote control. The two buttons at the top of the remote adjust the volume level, and the button below switches the amplifier in and out of mute. Two AAA batteries power the remote, and these are replaced by removing the two posi-drive screws holding the bottom plate in place. Th[...]

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    15 To re-fit the fuse, insert the fuse and gently turn it as far as possible anticlockwise (to the left). Now push the fuse cap in firmly, then turn clockwise (to the right) until it comes to a stop. Release inward pressure on the cap and the fuse will be fitted securely. IMPORTANT: DO NOT FIT A FUSE WITH A HIGHER RATING. Note that fuse failure may[...]

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    16 Your Plinius 8200 Integrated Amplifier is designed for use with high fidelity loudspeakers. It should not be used to operate any other type of appliance or equipment. Choice of loudspeakers is one of personal taste, providing the chosen loudspeakers are suitable for use with your amplifier. Be certain that your loudspeakers can handle most of th[...]

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    17 175-WATTS RMS PER CHANNEL INTO 8 OHMS. BOTH CHANNELS DRIVEN FROM 20Hz TO 20kHz AT LESS THAN 0.2% TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION. S F F F F REQUENCY REQUENCY REQUENCY REQUENCY R R R R ESPONSE ESPONSE ESPONSE ESPONSE : :: : 20Hz to 20kHz ± 0.2dB. -3dB at 5Hz and -3dB at 70kHz. S D D D D ISTORTION ISTORTION ISTORTION ISTORTION : Typically <0.05% THD[...]

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    18 Bi-wiring ...................................................................................................................... ................ Page 12 Date of Manufacture ............................................................................................................ ...........Page 3 Front Panel Layout............................[...]

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    19 All operational, technical and descriptive material published here is subject to change at any time without notice. For further product information or queries, please contact us at the address below. PLINIUS PLINIUS PLINIUS PLINIUS products are designed and manufactured by: Audible Technologies Ltd. Audible Technologies Ltd. Audible Technologies[...]