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Tangent AMP-50 manual

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    O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l AMP -50 Integr ated Amplifier[...]

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    01 ACCESSORIES Accessories 1 x AMP-50 Integrated Amplifier 1 x Remote control 2 x Batteries (Optional) 1 x Operation Manual This operation manual supplies all the information that you need to have about your T angent Integrated Amplifier . Please read this operation manual carefully before you start using the unit ! PHON O TUNE R DVD CD AUX 1 AUX 2[...]

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    02 CONTENTS ACCESSORIES Accessories 01 CONTENTS Contents 02 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions 03 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions 04 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Important information 06 CONNECTION Connection to the mains 07 REMOTE CONTROL Installation of batteries 08 Using the remote control 08 Remote control functions 0[...]

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    TO MINIMISE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET AS IT CONT AINS DANGEROUS VOL T AGE. ONL Y QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ARE ALLOWED T O CARRY OUT REP AIR AND SERVICE . If the plug of the power cord needs to be replaced, it is important that the replacement is identical to the plug to be[...]

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    W ARNING: IT IS IMPORT ANT THA T YOU READ AND OBSERVE BOTH THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE UNIT . KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This unit was designed and manufactured with a view to providing maximum safety for the user . Incorrect use of the unit may cause electrical shock or fire. The protection devices built [...]

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    Service Do not attempt to carry out any service work yourself. By opening or removing the cabinet, you will be exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Any service work should be carried out by qualified technicians. Spare parts If spare parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses spare parts specified by the manufacturer o[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION Handling instructions The top and back panel of the unit may become warm after prolonged use. This is not due to a defect. T urn off the power when the unit is not used. Protect the power cord Follow the instructions below to prevent abnormal operation, electrical shock, fire or personal injury: Hold the plug firmly when in[...]

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    07 CONNECTION Connection to the mains Do not turn on the power before all connections have been made correctly . Check that all connections have been made correctly before turning on the power . Check that the mains voltage is 230-240V AC50Hz before turning on the power . Connection to the mains Check that all other connections have been made corre[...]

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    08 REMOTE CONTROL Installation of batteries Remove the cover as illustrated. Position two batteries of the type AAA/R03/UM4 in the battery compartment. Make sure that the orientation of the batteries is correct (see drawing at bottom). Replace the cover . Do not mix new and old batteries and do not use different types of batteries. If the remote co[...]

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    09 Some of the amplifier functions can only be performed by means of the remote control. Some functions are connected with the selected signal input source. Some buttons on the remote control may therefore not be available if the corresponding signal input source has not been selected. + + + REMOTE CONTROL Remote control functions DAB-50 FUNCTIONS:[...]

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    8 9 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 FRONT P ANEL AND CONNECTIONS Front panel Mains switch: Used to interrupt the mains voltage. LED indicator: Lights green when the amplifier is turned on. Lights red when the amplifier is in standby mode or in operation. Headphone jack: 6-mm jack that suits most headphones. Phono: Activates the Phono input. T uner: Activates [...]

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    1 1 FRONT P ANEL AND CONNECTIONS Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Line Output: For connection of an external amplifier . Phono : For connection of a record player (Note: Additional ground terminal available above inputs). T uner : For connection of FM/DAB radio. DVD : For connection of DVD player (Note: Analogue stereo input). CD : F[...]

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    12 CONNECTION Audio connection layout T urntable DAB/ FM 4 3 2 1 AUTOT UNE IN FO CONT ROL/T UNIN G PRES S TO SELE CT POWE R DAB- 50 DAB /FM-TU NER DAB/FM T uner DVD Player PLAY/ PAUSE PREV. NE XT STOP O PEN/C LOSE PROG RAM RAN DOM POWE R CDP- 50 CD-P LAYER CD Player VCR PHON O TUNER DVD CD AUX 1 A UX 2 FUNC TION VOLU ME POWE R HEAD PHONE AMP- 50 AM[...]

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    PH ON O PO WE R HE AD PH ON E AM P- 50 A MP LI FI ER 1 3 2 3 1 13 OPERA TION AND FUNCTIONS T urn on the amplifier by pressing the mains switch. Press the standby button on the remote control to switch to standby mode. The display will turn of f and all functions will be reduced to a minimum to make sure that the amplifier uses minimal power . When [...]

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    14 OPERA TION AND FUNCTIONS Using the function menu The AMP-50 features a "function menu" that allows adjustment of the following: Master volume, bass, treble, balance and loudness (see menu structure below). A description of the individual functions will follow on the next few pages. V olume control Balance control -37,5 -0dB L or R V ol[...]

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    15 OPERA TION AND FUNCTIONS Bass control + 2 1 PH ONO T UN ER D VD CD AU X 1 A UX 2 F UN CT ION VO LUM E 4 3 Press the BASS button on the remote control to activate the bass tone control. Press VOL+ and VOL- to adjust the bass level. If you wish to adjust the bass level through the front panel, you must press the FUNCTION button once until informat[...]

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    16 OPERA TION AND FUNCTIONS Press the FUNCTION button on the front panel three times until information on balance control is displayed. T urn the volume control to adjust balance. Note If the balance control is not operated within five seconds, the display will return to the volume information display . This amplifier features balance control that [...]

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    17 TROUBLESHOOTING T roubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY No power when the amplifier -Switch on the electric current at the socket. Is turned on. -Check that the plug has been correctly inserted into the socket. -The internal fuse has blown and must be replaced by a qualified service technician. -The power cord has been damaged and must be replaced[...]

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    18 TECHNICAL DA T A T echnical data Phono input Input impedance 47 KOhm Input sensitivity 3.8mV Line level inputs (T uner , CD, DVD, AUX1, AUX2) Input impedance 47 Kohm Input sensitivity 200mV Line level outputs Output impedance Line out 100KOhm Headphones 300Ohm Maximum output level Line out 740mV Headphones 1.25V T one control T reble +/- 14dB Ba[...]

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