APART vinci 2125 User manual

VINCI 2125
Instruction manual
Vinci 2125

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Safety instructions
• Please check the packing for any kind of damage upon
reception of the goods. If the packing is damaged, please
contact your dealer before opening it.
• !!!!DANGER!!!! Exposure to high sound pressure levels
may cause permanent hearing loss. Hearing loss induced by
exposure to high sound pressure levels will vary from individual
to individual, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing
when exposed for a sufficient amount of time. Therefore, it is
recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable
of producing high sound pressure levels, such as this amplifier,
wear sufficient ear protection while installing or operating this
unit.
• Read all documentation before operating your equipment.
• Keep all documentation for future reference.
• Keep the carton and packing material, even if the equipment
has arrived in good condition.
• Should you ever need to send the unit back, please only use the
original factory packing.
• Do not spill water or other liquids on or into the unit.
• Make sure power outlets are conform to the power
requirements listed on the back of the unit.
• Do not use the unit if the electrical power cord is damaged.
• Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to
the electrical system ground.

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• Turn the level controls on the amplifiers all the way down
during power-up to prevent speaker damage if there are high
signal levels at the inputs.
• Do not connect the inputs / outputs of amplifiers or consoles
to any other voltage source, such as batteries, mains sources or
power supplies, regardless of whether the amplifier or console
is turned ON or OFF.
• Power down and disconnect units from mains voltage before
making connections.
• Do not use the unit near stoves, heat registers, radiators, or
other heat producing devices.
• Do not operate equipment on a surface or in an environment
which may distort the normal flow of air around the unit. If the
unit is used in an extremely dusty or smoky environment, the
unit should regularly be “blown free” of dust.
• Do not remove the cover. Removing the cover will expose you
to potentially dangerous voltages.
• Do not drive the inputs with a signal level higher than that
which is required to drive equipment to full output.
• Do not run the output of any amplifier back into another input.
• In case of malfunction, this device should be serviced by
qualified service personnel only.

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Introduction
Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Amplifier
purchase. We have done the best we can to assure you pristine
audio quality at the best possible price. By combining analog
amplifier technologies with state of the art 24 bits/192 kHz digital
to analog converters, we have created a stylish high fidelity music
control center in a slim package.
A few headlines: CS8416 digital audio interface receiver and
AD1955 multibit delta sigma decoder chips, OPA2134 operational
amplifiers, CS3310 volume control chip… All high quality
components usually found in high-end gear from exclusive
manufacturers.
With 3 analog input pairs, a high-end phono preamp for MM or
MC pick-up elements and 4 digital inputs, VINCI 2125 will be your
reference amplifier for many years to come.

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Operation
1. Power switch: push the switch to power the unit on or off.
2. Infrared control receiver: do not cover this area.
3. VFD display: shows the selected input (e.g. “CD”) and actual
volume setting (e.g. “-12dB”).
4. Volume & Menu knob: in normal mode, turn to the right to
increase the volume, turn to the left to decrease. Push briefly to
switch to the next input: CD, DVD, AUX, PHONO, CO1, CO2,
CO3, OPT. The volume range is from -30dB to +41dB. The
amplifier will memorize the last volume setting if the volume
is lower than +20dB. If the last volume setting is above +20dB
before power off, the amplifier will be set automatically to +20
dB at next power on. If the last setting is below +20dB, the
amplifier will be set to the last known volume level.
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Error message on the display: if “PROTECT” appears on the display,
the amplifier will mute the outputs and no sound will be heard. This
can have following reasons:
• The load impedance is lower than 4 ohms, resulting in excessive
power requirements.
• There is a short circuit at the output: the speaker line or the
speaker itself is short circuited.
• There is a foreign voltage present on the speaker line(s).
• The amplifier is overheated.
Power off the amplifier, remove all speaker wires and inputs and
remove the error condition. If the amplifier is overheated, allow it to
cool down first.
If the error persists, consult your dealer for further assistance.

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1. Right channel speaker: connector positive and negative
terminal. Do not short circuit these terminals!
2. Phono input: left and right analog input on RCA connectors.
3. Phono ground: connector and mode switch: set to MM for
moving magnet pick-up elements, set to MC for moving coil
pick-up elements.
4. CD analog input: left and right input on RCA connectors.
5. DVD analog input: left and right input on RCA connectors.
6. AUX analog input: left and right input on RCA connectors.
7. CO1 digital input: coaxial SPDIF digital input on RCA
connectors.
8. CO2 digital input: coaxial SPDIF digital input on RCA
connectors.
9. CO3 digital input: coaxial SPDIF digital input on RCA
connectors.
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10. OPT optical input: input on Toslink® connector
11. Power socket: with integrated mains fuse. Please replace only
by a fuse with the same voltage and current rating. If the fuse
blows regularly, consult your local dealer.
12. Left channel speaker: connector positive and negative terminal.
Do not short circuit these terminals!
Use of the infrared remote control unit is
straight forward: press PHONO, CD, DVD,
AUX, CO1, CO2, CO3 or OPT to select one of
the analog or digital inputs.
Press VOLUME+ to increase the volume level,
press VOLUME- to decrease the level.
Press MUTE to mute the outputs. Press MUTE
once more to unmute the outputs.
Press DIM to dim the brightness of the VFD
display in 5 steps.

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Technical specifications
Information on handling batteries / rechargeable batteries.
Please adhere to the following information when handling batteries
and rechargeable batteries:
• Keep batteries out of children’s reach.
• Batteries are hazardous waste and do not belong in household
waste.
• Ensure correct polarity when inserting batteries.
• Always remove batteries when the remote control is not in use for
longer periods of time.
Output power per channel 80 watts @ 8Ω
125 watts @ 4Ω (RMS, THD<1%)
Load impedance 4-8Ω (recommended)
THD <0.038% (8Ω load @ 1W/1KHz)
Signal to noise ratio >96 dB (A-weighted)
Frequency response 10Hz-60KHz (+1/-3dB)
Line input impedance 10KΩ
Line input sensitivity 250 mV

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Phono input impedance MM 51 kΩ
Phono input sensitivity MM <15 mV
Phono input impedance MC 100Ω
Phono input sensitivity MC <1 mV
Digital input coaxial SPDIF standard / 75Ω
Digital input optical SPDIF standard / Toslink®
Channel separation >90 dB
Protection circuits Overcurrent, high temperature,
DC offset
Power supply 230VAC +-10% / 50-60Hz
Fuse rating 4A / 250V slow acting fuse 20 x
5 mm
Power consumtion <300 watts at full RMS output
power / 8Ω
Net weight 11.6 kg
Dimensions WxDxH 445x450x66mm (without feet, 80
mm with feet)
Gross weight 14.2 kg
Packing dimensions Inner carton 518x505x141, outer
carton approx 535x521x166
Infrared remote control WxHxD 50x165x22 mm
IR control batteries 2 x AAA type
Accessories supplied Power cord, manual, infrared
remote control unit.

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