ASR emitter User manual

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0.0 Table of Contents of this manual
1.0 Receiving the ASR Emitter –First moves.......................................................2
1.1 Unpacking the ASR Emitter........................................................................................2
1.2 Important safety precautions.......................................................................................2
1.3 Placing the Emitter units..............................................................................................3
2.0 Connecting the ASR Emitter to your system..................................................3
2.1 Standard connections.................................................................................................4
2.2 The balanced input.......................................................................................................4
2.3 Connecting a turntable to the ASR Emitter..............................................................4
2.4 Connecting a high-level source to the direct input...................................................5
2.5 Connecting a tape deck to the ASR Emitter.................................................................5
2.6 Connecting speakers to the ASR Emitter.....................................................................5
2.7 Connecting the separate power supplies to the ASR Emitter.......................................6
2.8 Connecting the ASR Battery Power Supply.................................................................7
2.9 Burn-in time..................................................................................................................7
3.0 Operating the ASR Emitter..............................................................................8
3.1 General operation of the ASR Emitter.........................................................................8
3.2 Front panel control knobs of the ASR Emitter.............................................................8
3.3 Operating the ASR Emitter via ASR remote control..................................................10
3.4 Adjustments of the ASR Emitter................................................................................10
4.0 Protection circuits of the ASR Emitter..........................................................12
4.1 Impedance-check before the ASR Emitter is switched ON.......................................12
4.2 Distortion- and Overload-protection circuit...............................................................13
4.3 Over-temperature protection circuit...........................................................................13
5.0 Maintenance of the ASR Emitter...................................................................13
5.1 Cleaning of the ASR Emitter.....................................................................................13
5.2 Resetting the ASR Emitter after malfunctions...........................................................14
5.3 Description of Leds shining in operation...................................................................14
5.4 Checking fuses in the power supply units..................................................................14
5.5 External battery power supply....................................................................................14
5.6 The Emitter is not reacting on remote control signals................................................15
5.7 Noise from the main unit while warming up/cooling off...........................................15
5.8 Just in case: repair.......................................................................................................15
6.0 Function description of ASR Emitter............ ...............................................15
6.1 Function description of ASR Emitter main unit.........................................................15
6.2 Function description of the external power supply... ........ ........................................17
6.3 Function description of the ASR battery power supply..............................................18
7.0 Technical Data.................................................................................................19

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Dear music lover,
all of us at ASR would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the
ASR Emitter High End Integrated Amplifier. We sincerely believe that your new ASR Emitter
will enjoy you for many years with musical pleasure.
All ASR products are hand-made with greatest care to details with high-grade selected parts.
Enjoy your music even more with this true High End Integrated Amplifier!
While every new owner is anxious to begin listening, we encourage you to take a few minutes to
read this manual and familiarize yourself with the full capabilities of the ASR Emitter.
1.0 Receiving the ASR Emitter –First moves
1.1 Unpacking the ASR Emitter
Use care in unpacking your ASR Emitter. Please don’t cut the tapes of the wrapping and keep
the packing for maybe necessary transports. Please inspect the units for any shipping damage
and call your dealer immediately if any is found.
! Do not plug yourASR Emitter into an AC outlet if you find shipping damage !
The shipment contains of the following items and accessories :
a) Integrated amplifierASR Emitter
main unit with three golden or chromium control knobs
b) Separate power supply (ASR Emitter I = one, ASR Emitter II = two)
(ground switch at the backside) incl. one/two shielded ASR power cords
c) ASR remote control
d) repair-set (1x 3 mm-Allen-wrench, replacement screws M4 x 16, fuses )
e) Care-set ( 1x bottle of antistatic plastic-cleaner and a special cloth )
f) Battery Power Supply (no controls) inclusive one ASR power cord
(available only for the ASR Emitter Exclusive versions)
.1.2 Important safety precautions
To get the best performance from your ASR Emitter, and for your own safety, please read
and follow these important safety instructions.
! Damage caused by improper operation is not covered by the ASR warranty !
1. Never place the ASR Emitter or the power supply units near heat sources such as
radiators, fireplaces, stove, or other appliances that produce heat. Avoid also placing the ASR
Emitter where it will be subject to direct sunlight or low temperatures.
Check to make sure, that your ASR Emitter has been manufactured for operation at the
AC line voltage that is used in your country. Attempting to use your ASR Emitter at any
voltage other than the specified on the power supply’s back side may damage the unit.
If the voltage specified is different from your AC voltage, contact your ASR dealer.

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2. The Emitters are equipped with AC power cords which three plugs that include an earth
ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, the earth ground connection should be used.
If your electrical outlets has no separate ground connection please use other ones that have
a earth ground connection. If you are not sure of the integrity of your home’s electrical system,
contact a licensed electrician for assistance.
3. AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product. If an extension cord
must be used, be sure it is an approved type and has sufficient current carrying capacity
to power this product.
4. Before cleaning the ASR Emitter, always turn Off the unit and unplug the power supply
cords.
5. If you smell smoke, or an abnormal smell, immediately turn Off the ASR Emitter and
unplug the unit from the power supply and contact your ASR dealer.
6. Don’t expose the Emitter to water or any liquid. Unplug immediately if the unit becomes
wet.
7. Replace fuse only with the exact type originally included.
external power supplies ASR Battery Power Supply
115 Volt: 16 Amps, Neozed slow-blow 1 Amps, slow-blow
230 Volt: 10 Amps, Neozed slow-blow 0,5 Amp, slow-blow
8. THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE ASR EMITTER !
-Do not attempt to repair or modify your ASR Emitter.
-All service should be performed by qualified service personnel.
-Do not open the units while it is attached to theAC outlet.
1.3 Placing the Emitter units
The heat sinks of the ASR Emitter radiate some heat, so please place the main unit in a place,
where air can circulate around the heat sinks. Never put another unit on top of the main unit.
The ASR power supplies do not radiate much heat. For best sonic performance please do not stack
theASR power supplies units nor place theASR power supply units too close to the main unit.
2.0 Connecting theASR Emitter to your system
All standard inputs of the ASR Emitter are high level inputs with identical technical
characteristics, just the name is different. For connection of a turntables you may use the
ASR plug-in phono board or a separate phono preamplifier.
The source components should be placed close to the ASR Emitter’s main unit.
To obtain the best performance please use cables as short as possible.
If your source components are equipped with „fixed“ and „variable“ outputs always use
the „fixed“ outputs to connect the component to the ASR Emitter for better performance.
ATTENTION: When you plug cables to the main unit please switch OFF the Emitter !
If you want to be absolutely save unplug the power cords to the AC outlet !
Tipp: please use high quality interconnects, speaker cables and power cords to connect your ASR
Emitter. The performance of your system will be increased by using the best affordable cables.

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2.1 Standard connections
In the standard version the ASR Emitter is equipped with 6 high-level inputs with RCA sockets
plus one direct input, one or two tape outputs and one pair of speaker outputs as direct outputs.
The Exclusive models has 5 RCA inputs and 1 Balanced XLR input.
High-level source components are all audio components except turntables.
Most ASR Emitter are equipped with the following identical RCA inputs:
„Ph“ = Phono (if the unit is equipped with the ASR phonoboard this is only for turntables),
„CD1“ = Unbalanced CD player,
„CD2“ = balanced CD player,
„Tu“ = Tuner,
„DT“ = digital tape,
„Vi“ = for your home cinema system.
"Direct" = when you have only one signal source
The additional RCA sockets (on the back panel, outer left/right side) are tape outputs –
theASR Emitter I is equipped with one, the ASR Emitter II with two tape out RCAsockets. These
outputs are named „Out“.
Connect each of your source components to one input. Attention: connect the right outputs of
your source components to the right inputs of the ASR Emitter an do the same for the left channel.
Please make sure that the RCAconnectors fits tight.
2.1 The balanced input
Most ASR Emitters are equipped with a balanced input. This input can easily be chosen by
switching the input selector to the „CD2“-position.
You can connect either every high-level source component to the balanced inputs of theASR
Emitter. Abalanced cable (with male-/female XLR plugs) can - due to international Studio
standards (1= Ground, 2= plus, 3 = Minus ) only be connected one way: the male XLR plug is
connected to the source component and the female XLR plug is connected to the ASR Emitter.
The balanced board has 2 dip switches. They can be used to switch the input impedance.
When all switches are Off, the impedance is 10K, when On 1000 Ohms for Studio use.
Please check both positions for optimal sound results.
Tipp: if you have to use a cable longer than approximately three meter between a source
component and the ASR Emitter, you should use a balanced connection.
Balanced connections are less susceptible for disturbances.
2.3 Connecting a turntable to the ASR Emitter
Every ASR Emitter, that doesn’t have a balanced input can be equipped with the ASR plug-in
phono board. The ASR phono board can be used for Moving Magnet- or medium and high
output Moving Coil cartridges. Please ask for the special instructions for this board.

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Better sound quality can be achieved with a separate Phone preamp like the ASR Basis.
The output of the phono preamp should be connected to the Ph inputs at the Emitter.

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2.4 Connecting a high-level source to the direct input
The RCA input sockets of the direct input are connected directly to the volume control
relays via silver wire, the grounding is separately routed. The Direct input was especially
developed for audio systems with just one source component (for example a CD player).
The signal at the direct input does not have any input relay in signal path so by this
the sound quality will be better than at the other inputs.
When you are using the direct input please switch the input selector to the 7th Position “Dir”.
The direct input can not be switched with the input selector. If you have connected a source
component to the direct input and switch the input selector to another input, where a source
component is connected and playing, you will hear the signals from both inputs.
Please don`t switch the input selector to an input that is has sources connected; and also never to
the balanced input CD2. Otherwise the two signals will be mixed or the converter of the balanced
input with suppress the signal at the direct input, and maybe also damaged from this
If you want to listen to other source components at the normal other inputs you have to unplug
the cables at the direct input.
Attention ! When you switch Off the Emitter during you are playing the direct input you may
have a loud signal ! In Off the volume control has no more supply and so can`t attenuate the
signal. So when you use the direct input please switch first 30 seconds to Standby before OFF.
2.5 Connecting a tape deck to the ASR Emitter
The ASR Emitter I is equipped with one, the ASR Emitter II with two tape outputs.
Connect the „Line out“ or „Tape Out“-RCA sockets on your tape deck to the RCAinput sockets
„DT“ on the ASR Emitter and the „Line In“- or „Tape In“-RCA sockets on your tape deck to the
„Out“-RCA sockets (sockets closest to the heat sinks) on the ASR Emitter.
Additional tape decks or open-reel decks can be connected to each RCA input of the ASR Emitter.
To make recordings, position the input selector to the source from which you want to record from.
The signal of the chosen source component will be routed to the „Out“-RCA sockets. Tape-to-tape
recordings are possible in the same manner, too.
ATTENTION: during a recording or when your tape deck is ready to record, DO NOT switch the
input selector knob to the input, where your (recording) tape deck is connected to. Switching to
the „Ta“-input means switching the tape in- and output together –a feedback will be the result.
This feedback may cause damages to your connected speakers.
2.6 Connecting speakers to the ASR Emitter
ATTENTION: Put the left control knob to the „Off“ position before you connect or disconnect
any speaker cables. Check all speaker cables for shortcuts. This will avoid damages to your
speakers and the other connected components.
A shortcut is easily detectable and is not covered by the ASR warranty!
To increase the performance of theASR Emitter, the standard version with a single speaker
outputs have a direct connection to the output transistors without a relay in signal path.
The direct output causes some differences to a relay-switched speaker output :
while switching the ASR Emitter On or Off, there might be a audible sound in your speakers

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before switching the ASR Emitter to the „On“-position, the DC resistance can not be
checked, if a shortcut has occurred on the speakers –this means: all speaker cables
have to be checked before the ASR Emitter is initially switched to the „On“-position
if a technical defect occurs, the speaker output can not be disconnected; in case of trouble,
the protection circuitry shuts down the whole unit and shorts the speaker outputs.
to listen to music again, the left control knob on the ASR Emitter has to be switched OFF for
some seconds to restart the operation of the amplifier.
The speakers connected to the ASR Emitter should have an impedance that is not lower than
1,5 ohms (20Hz to 20kHz).
The speaker outputs are located on the back panel of theASR Emitter below the RCA input
sockets. Please connect the „minus“ (black on most speaker cables) of the right speaker cables to
the „minus“ (black) terminal on your speaker, than the other end of the cable to the right black
terminal on the ASR Emitter, and the „plus“ (red) of the right speaker cables to the „plus“ (red)
terminals of your speakers, than the other end of the cable to the right red terminal on theASR
Emitter - same for the left channel. Do not reverse „minus“ (black) and „plus“ (red) – neither on
theASR Emitter nor on your speakers.
Additionally outputs for the ASR Emitter
The ASR Emitter I can be equipped with one, the Emitter with two additional speaker outputs.
The speaker outputs are named „A“, „B“ and „C“. The additional speaker outputs on the ASR
Emitter can be either selected single („A“ or „B“) or together („A“ and „B“).
The chosen outputs are shown in the display on the front panel.
If the ASR Emitter is equipped with a relay-switched speaker output or with a second pair of
speaker outputs, an impedance check will be automatically made, before the unit switches from
„Standby“ to the „ON“ position. When the measured value is under 1,5 ohms, the Emitter does
not switch on and a red led bar “Short circuit“ is flashing.
Every ASR Emitter can be equipped with a headset output, either on the front- or the back panel.
Connection can be made via a gold-plated 6,3mm socket. The headset output can be easily chosen
by switching the left control knob to the „C“-position. Two yellow Leds indicate that the headset
output is selected. The 6,3mm-plug must not be disconnected, when the headset is not in use.
2.7 Connecting the separate power supplies to the ASR Emitter
Due to the very high power capability of the ASR Emitters, the external power supplies
have to be connected direct to wall AC outlets.
Please connect the power supplies to the ASR Emitter in the following order:
a) turn OFF the ASR Emitter (left control knob to „OFF“-position)
b) carefully connect the heavy silver cables (with grey plug featuring 24 contacts) coming
from the back panel of theASR Emitter main unit to the socket on the back panel of the
external power supply. The ASR Emitter II features two cables coming from the back panel.
Both power supplies of the Emitter II are identical.
c) connect the power cords to theAC input of the power supplies
d) connect the power cords to the AC outlet

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Disconnection of the external ASR power supplies is made in the following order :
a) turn OFF the ASR Emitter (left control knob to „OFF“-position)
b) disconnect the power cords from the AC outlet,
c) wait until the Leds inside the ASR power supplies are not shining anymore
d) disconnect the heavy silver cable from the power supplies
If the connection between theASR Emitter’s main unit and the power supplies has been
disconnected before the Leds have gone out, please wait at least two hours before you
connect the power supplies again. This will avoid damages to the contacts in the plugs.
Tipp: power cords have a big influence on the obtainable sound quality. We recommend
the use the ASR Active Power cord on all other components in your audio system.
The ground lift switch is located on the back panel of the Power supply above the AC input.
Switching to position „1“ will connect the ground of the power supply to the ground of the
connected source components (on the RCA inputs). Audio ground should be once connected to the
power supply ground in every audio system. If connected more often hum can occur. Switching to
position „0“ disconnects the ground connection as described above.
In any doubt: please switch the ground lift switch to „1“.
2.8 Connecting the ASR Battery Power Supply
The input stages of the ASR Emitter Exclusive versions can be supplied with the optional ASR
Battery Power Supply. The standard power supplies should be connected before you connect the
ASR Battery Power Supply to the ASR Emitter Exclusive (refer 2.7).
The Connecting of the ASR Battery Power Supply is made in the following order:
a) turn OFF the ASR Emitter Exclusive (left control knob to „Off“-position) and
b) carefully connect the heavy silver cable (with grey plug featuring 16 contacts)
coming out of the back panel of the ASR Emitter Exclusive´s main unit to the
socket on the back panel of the ASR Battery Power Supply.
c) connect the power cord to the AC input of the ASR Battery Power Supply.
d) connect the power cords to the AC outlet
Please disconnect the external ASR Battery Power Supply in the following order
a) turn OFF the ASR Emitter Exclusive (left control knob to „Off“-position)
b) Wait till the blue leds in the battery unit has gone away
c) disconnect the heavy silver cable from the ASR Battery Power Supply
2.9 Burn-in time
Straight out of the box, the performance of the ASR Emitter is not as impressive as the
performance of a unit that has been used for longer time and so is broken in. Why?
Each ASR Emitter needs at least 100 to 200 hours of playing music to break in. Especially
theASR Emitter Exclusive battery versions with the very large amounts of capacitors inside
have to stabilize over the initial 200 hours of playing.

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Tipp: connect your CD player to the ASR Emitter and play a CD with dynamic music or a
dedicated burn-in-CD in repeat mode a few times (ASR Emitter volume level 20 and 30).
If you are not playing the ASR Emitter for more than a week, the same effect may occur,
but not as apparent as when connected for the first time. After one or two days of listening
theASR Emitter sounds as good as the unit did before.
Tipp: if you are absent for more than three days, please disconnect all the power cords from the
AC outlet. This is the safest and cheapest way to prevent your Audio system from any damages.
To keep the Batteries in good condition please charge the battery unit at least one day a month !
Like any other high-end amplifier, the ASR Emitter sounds best about one hour after you put the
left control knob to the „1“ (ON) position.
Tipp: about 1 hour before you want to listen to music, turn the ASR Emitter on.
Just turn theASR Emitter Off, if you are not listening to music for more than three hours.
3.0 Operating the ASR Emitter
3.1 General operation of the ASR Emitter
All functions of theASR Emitter can be controlled by the three golden or chromium knobs
on the front panel of the main unit. The operation via remote control is even more convenient.
The status of the ASR Emitter is shown in the display on the front panel.
The external power supplies of the ASR Emitter are operating at low levels in energy saving
mode: the output and driver voltages of the ASR Emitter are cut in half in this mode.
For a longer life of the built in parts, after switching ON the ASR Emitter is operating in the
energy saving mode for one minute.
After connecting the ASR Emitter, please set the left knob to the „Standby“-position. Now you
can either set the left knob to the „1“ (On)-position or use the remote control to turn the unit ON.
3.2 Front panel control knobs of the ASR Emitter

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On-/Off-Selector (= left knob)
Position
Function
Off
The unit is turned off, the power to the control circuits is disconneted.
Before you switch from „Standby“ to „Off“ please wait at least 20 seconds.
The ASR Emitter needs this time, to run all functions down.
Standby
In this position
-theASR Emitter can be operated with the remote control
-you can record from source to tape
1
volume can be adjusted from 0 to 61dB, normal operating position,
energy saving mode is active.
2
volume can be adjusted from 0 to 76dB, energy saving mode is deactivated.
Emitters with additionally outputs :
Additional positions
Function
A1
(speaker-)outputs „A“, normal operating position
B1
(speaker-)outputs „B“, normal operating position.
C
the headset-output is active, the speaker-outputs are muted
A2
(speaker-)outputs „A“, volume control from 0 to 76dB,
B2
(speaker-)outputs „B“, volume control from 0 to 76dB
A+B1
(speaker-)outputs „A“ and „B“ selected to play together
If the ASR Emitter is controlled via remote control, the position of the left knob may not exactly
correspond with the actual operating mode. The chosen input is indicated by an Led above the
(right) input selector knob.
Volume control (= middle knob)
The volume of the ASR Emitter is controlled with a relays step control. The middle knob works
as an rotary pulse encoder and can be turned around 360°. The chosen volume will be displayed in
numbers from 0 to 76. In „Standby“-mode the volume can be pre selected up to 49 –this avoids
too high sound pressure levels when turning theASR Emitter on.
Input selector (= right knob)
In the standard version of the ASR Emitter, the input selector has six positions: six high level
inputs and one tape input. To select an input, please move the input selector knob to the desired
input. The chosen input is indicated by a yellow Led.
Monitor-switch (= if supplied, right beside the input selector knob)
As an option, the ASR Emitter can be equipped with a tape monitor switch. When the ASR
Emitter is turned ON, pressing the tape monitor switch allows you to listen to the rear band signal.
When the monitor input is activate a green bar in the display is shining. When the ASR Emitter is
in the „Standby“-mode, pressing the tape-monitor switch activates the adjustments mode.(See 3.4)

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3.3 Operating the ASR Emitter viaASR remote control
All functions of theASR Emitter can be controlled via the supplied ASR remote control.
To operate the ASR Emitter via ASR remote control, switch to „Standby“.
When you press a key on theASR remote control, the display lights up and shows the selected
function. When using the ASR remote control, the three control knobs on the front panel of the
ASR Emitter are not moving. Leds around the knobs are showing the operation mode.
For remote control operation, the ASR Emitter uses the standard RC5 code set –this allows
the remote control operation with a wide variety of different programmable remote controls.
Philips and Marantz and many other brands uses the RC5 code, too.
Functions of the remote control buttons :
Button
Function
(right side)
Power
switches the ASR Emitter ON and OFF
Mute
lowers the volume for 15dB, pressing the button again back to the level before
Vol
upper “Vol”-button = increases the volume
lower “Vol”-button = decreases the volume
(left side)-
Mode
selects the adjust mode for balance, energy saving mode, display brightness etc.
and input level. press the “Mode”-button as long until the mode you want to adjust
is displayed; adjustments can now easily be made using the „Vol“ buttons
Inp
allows direct input selection: Ph, CD1, CD2, Tu, DT, Vi, Dir
upper “Inp”-button = switches the inputs clockwise,
lower “Inp”-button = switches the inputs counter-clockwise
3.4 Adjustments of the ASR Emitter
The ASR Emitter offers a lot of to adjustment possibilities.
With remote : The adjustment menu can be easily accessed by pressing the „Tape“-
button on the Roksan remote control.
At the main unit : Please switch the Emitter with the left knob to Standby.
Then push the „Tape Monitor“-button located right from the input selector.
When the ASR Emitter is not equipped with a Tape monitor the button is located at the right side
at the back of the display board inside the amp. For access you have to remove the top cover.
To adjust the parameter, please press either the “Vol”-buttons on the ASR remote control
or turn the middle knob on the ASR Emitter to the right (+) or left (-). To save your individual
adjustments please put the left knob of the ASR Emitter to the „OFF“-position and keep the unit
switched OFF for at least ten seconds. In this case all adjustments are stored.

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Adjusting the channel balance
Please press the “Mode”-button on the remote control (or the „Tape Monitor“ on the front plate)
once –two yellow LEDs „Balance“ are flashing. Now you can either use the “Vol“-buttons
(upper “Vol”-button = balance to the left, lower “Vol”-button = balance to the right ) on the
ASR remote control or the middle knob of the ASR Emitter to adjust the channel balance.
If the balance is adjusted to one side, the corresponding yellow led „Balance“-LED is flashing.
When the balance is in the middle both yellow „Balance“-LEDs are flashing.
Adjusting the energy saving mode
The volume level, where theASR Emitter switches automatically from energy saving mode
to full power mode can be adjusted in a wide range from 01 to 51.
If you set the display to „01“ the energy saving mode is disabled. The factory setting is „35“.
Please press the “Mode”-button on the remote control (or the „Tape Monitor“-button on the
front plate) twice –the green LED „Energy“ is flashing. Now either use the “Vol“-buttons
(upper “Vol”-button = ASR Emitter switches into normal operating mode at higher level,
lower “Vol”-button = ASR Emitter switches into normal operating mode at lower level) on the
ASR remote control or the middle knob of the ASR Emitter to adjust the energy saving mode.
Adjusting the display mode and brightness
The display of theASR Emitter can be adjusted in brightness, parts of the display can be
illuminated all the time or not and so on. The actual setting is displayed numerical.
Factory setting is „07“: maximum brightness and the display is switched off 10 seconds after
the last turn of the knobs or receiving a signal from the remote control.
The display of the ASR Emitter Blue Version models is adjust to “37”. This means that the
number display and the blue Leds around the knobs that are showing the operation mode and
the chosen input are illuminated all the time with maximum brightness.
Please press the “Mode”-button on the ASR remote control (or the „Tape Monitor“-button on the
front plate) three times –the two yellow display numbers are flashing. Now either use the “Vol“-
buttons on the ASR remote control or the middle knob of the ASR Emitter to adjust the display.
left display number
Adjustment of the Leds switch ON Mode
0
display switches totally off after ten seconds
1
the Leds above the left and right knob are illuminated constantly
2
the two numbers of the display are illuminated constantly
3
equivalent to mode 1 and 2 together
4
mode Leds (Out, Balance etc.) are illuminated constantly
5
equivalent to mode 1 and 4 together
6
equivalent to mode 2 and 4 together
7
the whole display is illuminated constantly
right display number
Adjustment of brightness
0 to 7
0 (= off) to 7 (= max. brightness), altering the volume will
illuminate just the yellow numbers
8 to F
8 (= off) to F = (= max. brightness) altering the volume will
illuminate the whole display

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Adjusting the input level
To avoid difference in volume when switching from one input to another, the input level of each
high level input can be adjusted. The input with the lowest level (like a phono preamplifier or an
analogue tuner) should be left unaltered and work as a reference to adjust the input level for the
other high level inputs of the ASR Emitter.
Please choose the input that you want to adjust. Please press the “Mode”-button on the ASR
remote control (or the „Tape Monitor“-button on the front plate) four times –the yellow „Input
level“-LED is flashing. Now either use the “Vol“-buttons (upper “Vol”-button = increases input
level, lower “Vol”-button = decreases input level) on the ASR remote control or the middle knob
of the ASR Emitter to adjust the input level for the chosen input. For all other inputs do equal.
Adjusting the configuration of the ASR Emitter
The ASR Emitter is equipped with internal DIP switches to configure the unit. Factory setting
depends on the features of the individual unit. To re-configure your ASR Emitter individually,
please contact your authorized ASR Audio Systems dealer. The left and right switches are for
separate adjustments and are set different left and right.
High Frequency compensation switch
The high frequency compensation of the output stages in the Emitter can be increased with two
switches on the mainboard, located in the middle left and right. Pos 2 means higher compensation.
High Compensation increases the stability with difficult loads like high-capacitive cables or
impedance critical loudspeakers. The sound becomes at the same time a little bit smoother.
By the way also the sound in the burn–in time can be arranged somewhat more pleasant.
4.0 Protection circuits of the ASR Emitter
Every ASR Emitter is equipped with several protection circuits to avoid any damage on the unit
itself and on your loudspeakers. Trouble during operation will be indicated by a flashing red LED
„Fault“. The ASR Emitter and the voltage supply is switched OFF, if the protection circuits
detect over-temperature, short circuit and/or repeated overloads during operation. To restart the
operation please put left knob to the „Off“-position for some seconds.
4.1 Impedance-check before the ASR Emitter is switched ON
Normally the ASR Emitter has a direct output without relay. When the Emitter is equipped
with a second loudspeaker output or headphone all outputs are switched with relays.
In this case the outputs are checked for short circuit to avoid damages.
After switching the ASR Emitter ON, the DC impedance is checked during the countdown from
„99“ to „11“. If the impedance is lower than 1,5 ohms the Emitter stops the countdown and a red
led bar “Short circuit“ is flashing. In this case please check the speaker cables for shorts.
When you don’t find a fault please detach the speaker cables from theASR Emitter and try again.
If the red Led is still flashing, please contact your authorized ASR Audio Systems dealer.

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4.2 Distortion- and Overload-protection circuit
This protection switches the ASR Emitter OFF in case of overload or a missing supply voltage.
When you play so loud that the required output voltage is higher than the operational voltage of
the amplifier the signal pulse are cut. This results in very high distortions that may damage
the midrange- and treble drivers of your loudspeakers.
As soon as the protection circuits detects distortion, the distorted channel of the ASR Emitter is
switched OFF –the display indicates the switch OFF with two flashing red Led bars „Overload“
and „Offset“.
These two Leds are flashing, too, if the loudspeaker-outputs are not free from DC voltage.
The duration of the switch OFF time delay is variable with one two switch Dip switch per channel
Switch 1 OFF long switch-off time ON Switch-off time short
Switch 2 OFF no influence ON No disconnection at distortion or short-circuit
If the protection circuit is switched OFF, the amplifier can no more recognise a short circuit of the
loudspeaker outputs during operation!
!! WARNING !! For this reason, this switch position should only be used in exception.
Aguarantee can not be undertaken at switched Off protection circuit.
4.3 Over-temperature protection circuit
The ASR Emitter is equipped with a sensitive over-temperature protection circuit. Temperature
sensors are located at the large heat sinks of the ASR Emitter. If these sensors detect a temperature
> 55° Celsius, the ASR Emitter will be switched off. The display indicates the switch off with a
flashing Led (red) „Overheat“. Please put the left knob on the ASR Emitter’s front plate to the
„Off“-position. After the amplifier has cooled down you can switch the amplifier On again.
5.0 Maintenance of the ASR Emitter
5.1 Cleaning of the ASR Emitter
The standard cleaning set includes everything you need to take care of the finish of the ASR
Emitter: antistatic plastic cleaner and a special cloth. Please do not use any other cloths than
the supplied one to clean the acrylic glass of the ASR Emitter.
The use of the plastic cleaner is quite simple: spray some of the liquid on the acrylic glass and
spread it with the cloth. Clean the acrylic glass, wipe off the liquid and polish it with the cloth.
The knob on the front plate is sealed and may not be cleaned with anything else than a soft cloth
with no liquids or chemicals on it.
Tipp: if your are not using your equipment for a certain time cover it with a soft, fluff-free cloth –
you avoid most of the soiling on your equipment.
Removal of scratches
Most of all scratches can easily be removed by using acrylic polishing paste. Please use as
specified by manufacturer. After the use of acrylic polishing paste you should use the plastic
cleaner. The ASR warranty does not cover any damage caused by using any other cleaner than the
supplied one.

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5.2 Resetting the ASR Emitter after malfunctions
The ASR Emitter is equipped with a digital controller to control all functions of the amplifier.
If any malfunction occurs, the Emitter can be easily be resetted. Please follow these steps:
put the left knob on the ASR Emitter to the „Off“-position and wait a least 20 seconds
switch the left knob back to the „Standby“-position
now you can switch the ASR Emitter ON again by either putting the left knob to the „1“-
postion or by pressing the „On/Off“-button on the remote control
5.3 Description of Leds shining in operation
In OFF in the main unit a red Led near the 8 pole Dip and the green Led +11V should shine.
Without battery unit also the 4 red Leds from input should light up.
In the power supply units two red Leds for input and two green Leds for Control are shining
In Standby the two Leds for +11V and -11V should shine, the Leds from the input selector, the 4
red ones from input and the 4 green ones near the Offset and Overload Leds.
In ON position all operation voltages should be present.
In the main unit the operation voltage is shown with 4 yellow Leds for the output voltage,
4 green ones for Driver and 4 red ones for input. Check the positions on the plan in section 6.2
In the power units : In Energy mode the yellow Led Energy ON in the middle and
2 yellow EGY and 2 green Driver Leds are shining.
In Full power mode three blue Leds Power are shining.
When the corresponding Leds are shining in the power supplies, but not in the main unit,
please check the cable and the plug at the backside of the power supply units.
5.4 Checking fuses in the power supply units
When the Emitter is not working please check at first if the two red Leds for input and two
green Leds for Control are shining in the external power supplies. If not please check if the AC
cord is plugged in properly at the PSU and the AC wall plug. If yes - please unplug theAC cord,
open the PSU units and check the fuses inside. There are two fuses-
The main fuse - the big one left the PCB board (230V = 10 A slow, 115V = 16 Aslow)
The small fuse in a black tube right on the Pcb Board is a 0,5 Aat 230V and 1 A at 115V
When the Leds in the power supply units are shining, please check if the heavy silver connection
cables from the main unit are connected properly to the power supply units.
5.5 External battery power supply
After switching on the main unit the blue Batt ON bar should light up in the front plate of the
battery unit, and the Emitter main unit is supplied out of the battery.
If that does not occur, and the yellow Charge is lighting up instead the batteries are empty and
should be charged. After recharging the battery unit switches automatically back into battery
mode. If the charge led is not shining please check if the AC cord is plugged in properly.
Also check the fuse that can be found in the little drawer in the connector for the AC plug at the
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5.6 The Emitter is not reacting on remote control signals
At first please check if the Emitter is switched OFF- in this case the remote will not work.
Then check if the led on the remote controller is flashing green when you push a button.
If not please check the battery.
5.7 Noise from the main unit while warming up/cooling down
The main unit of the ASR Emitter is assembled with acrylic glass and heat sinks of aluminium.
These two materials expand differently during the warming up/cooling off-phase of the amplifier.
This may result in some crackling noises during warming up or cooling down.
Solution : loosen the screws (located in the heat sinks) of the front- and/or back plate of the ASR
Emitter.
5.8 Just in case: repair
If all the help we provided in this trouble-shooting-section of the manual did not help to make
theASR Emitter operate properly, please contact your authorized ASR Audio Systems dealer.
Please pack the units into the original ASR boxes and with the original ASR packing accessories.
Your authorized ASR Audio Systems dealer will take care of your unit and will repair it properly.
6.0 Facts about the ASR Emitter
6.1 Function of the ASR Emitter main unit
Most of the design of the Emitter is totally different from other amplifiers !
The Emitter is more a main amp with volume Control and input switches.
It is not necessary to have a additionally preamplifier !
The internal signal-processing is unbalanced, balanced signals are converted !
The signal is passing the input relays and is routed straight to the relays volume control step
switch to be controlled in its level. Till level 50 the signal is attenuated, in 51 the signal goes
unchanged through the volume control. From level 52 on the gain is regulated.
The amplifier has three stages :
1) In the input stage is a FET-input-operational amplifier IC.
2) The driver stage is made with very fast Mos Fet transistors.
3) The output stage is made with 2x3 (2x5 at EM II ) high power audio Mosfets.
Every stage has a separate supply voltage. Each voltage can be controlled with Leds on the
Emitter main board and in the separate power supplies.
A microcontroller controls the operation of the ASR Emitter. The microcontroller is programmed
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In “Off” only the green +11V LED in the right front and a red +5V on the additionally board in
the front is shining. Without battery also the input is supplied. That can be seen with 4 red Leds
In “Standby” the control voltages are switched ON. The yellow -11 V LED at the right side and
the 4 green 11V Leds at the protection circuits are shining. Also the Leds at the input relay are
shining. With battery PSU the input stage is supplied with low voltage for preheating.
In “Position 1, 2” and the further positions, the amp switches ON the external PSU.
This is shown with the yellow Led Main Power, that is located under the additionally board.
After the PSS s have switched, the voltages for the driver and output stages are coming on.
4 green Leds are used to control of the drive voltage (+ 75; EM II 96 Volt),
4 yellow ones are showing the output stage supply (+ 60; EM II 78 Volt).
In “Energy mode” the voltages are half, the 8 Leds are shining low.
In “Full power mode” this 8 Leds will shine brighter with the full voltage.
The lock from above onto the main PCB board of Emitter II ( Em I next page ) :

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6.2 Function of the external powersupply :
In the separate power supply units the operating voltages are generated
from the AC power network voltage.
The transformers provide 8 separate voltages that are rectified and buffered.
The standby trafo is providing the voltages for the input and control and is working all the time.
All the voltages can be controlled with 12 Leds in front of the main PCB board in the PSU.
The two yellow an blue Leds in the middle show that the Emitter has given the signal,
the Leds left and right that the voltages are present.
In Off and Standby two green Control and two red Leds Input are shining.
After switching ON in Energy mode the yellow led Energy ON in the middle
shows that the Emitter main unit has switched ON the PSU, then the two relays in the middle
RE3, RE4 are switching and then the 2 yellow EGY and two green Driver Leds are shining.
After switching in Full power mode a blue Led Power ON in the middle is shining,
then the 4 outer relays RE1,2,5,6 are switching ON and then two blue Leds Power will shine,
and the green Driver Leds will become brighter.

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6.3 Function of the external ASR battery power supply
(optional only for the ASR Emitter Exclusive versions)
The ASR Battery Power Supply is housed in massive separate case. The case contains six
batteries, each 6Volts/12Ampere-hours and capacitors for buffering summing up to 400,000F.
Fuses: 0,5A slow-blow 230V, 1A for 115V (charging transformer), 5A slow (for the batteries)
In Standby the circuits inside the ASR Emitter Exclusive are preheated with +/- 10 Volts.
When charging, the unit is supplied from the charging circuitry. During discharging, the 72VA-
Philbert-Mantelschnitt-transformer is separated from the AC line via relays in both phases.
The battery power supply is switched on the buffering capacitors via Mos Fets.
All operations are controlled by an optical digital logic circuitry to avoid RF distortions.
Function and description of the control Leds
turned OFF (Pos „Off“): the batteries are charged. The yellow “Charge” Led is shining.
When full, the green Leds “Batt+Full”and “Batt-Full”are shining.
turned ON (Pos “Stby”): the unit is supplied with current out of the charging transformer,
and the batteries are still charged. The red “Standby” and “10 V” Leds are shining.
turned ON (Pos 1 or 2): the main unit is supplied with current out of the external battery
power supply. The yellow led “Amp ON” and the blue Led “Line Off” is shining.
The charging transformer is separated from the AC power line. After that the green
Led “Batt On” and two blue Leds “Batt+On” and “Bat-On” are shining.
during „Batt ON“-mode: the voltage is constantly monitored. When the voltage is lower than
17 Volts the batteries are empty, and the “Batt Full” Leds go away. The Battery PSU switches
into the charging mode- in this mode the main unit is supplied out of the charging transformer.
Also during charging the batteries the Emitter is working and you can still listen to music.
when the batteries are fully charged at 19,5 Volts, the charging transformer will be turned
Off, and the ASR Emitter Exclusive is supplied out of the batteries.
fully charged, the batteries can supply the ASR Emitter for approximately 100 hours.
To lengthen the lifetime of the batteries please turn the Emitter to the „Standby” position for
one night after approximately 2 days of playing in “1 or 2” position. In this case the batteries
are not so much discharged. Lower quantity of discharging is good for the battery life.
One hour of charging is equivalent to about three hours of playing music.
The ASR Battery Power Supply should not be disconnected from the AC outlet for more than
3 weeks, other wise the batteries may be damaged by the self discharging of the batteries.

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7.0 Technical Data
ASR Emitter: integrated amplifier with adjustable input sensitivity, relays step switch volume
control (75dB), remote control, six high level inputs switched via relays.
Input stage with FET inputs and separate voltage stabilization, output stage with high internal
feedback, output and driver stage built with complementary MOS-FETs, temperature-depended
regulation of bias 400/600mA(ASR Emitter I/II), amplifier operates mostly in class A mode,
no capacitors in the signal path, full DC operation with offset regulation.
PCB double-sided 2x 108 µ copper gold plated, signal wires made out of pure silver and
shielded, separate grounding for each channel and for signal routing and voltage supply,
pcb assembly with silver solder, electrolytic and foil capacitors are installed for buffering
of the operational voltages in the main unit and the external power supplies.
External power supply with 2x 700 VA (ASR Emitter I )/ power supplies with 4x 700 VA
(ASR Emitter II) rated power, with more than 1000 VA output (impulse) for each Philbert-
Mantelschnitt- transformer, separate transformers and rectifiers for positive and negative
voltages (two transformers each in separated cases per channel for the ASR Emitter II).
A built-in 72 VA transformer supplies the input stages and the controls with + 15 volts.
Six relays for each power supply are used to switch the transformers in energy saving or
normal power mode. The supply voltages are shown via 10 Leds in the power supply unit.
The cases of the power supplies are made of heavy-duty metal for a better shielding,
the main unit of the ASR Emitter is made of acrylic glass.
RMS output power at 20Hz to 20kHz, 0.1 % distortion, both channels driven:
ASR Emitter I Basic
2x 140 watts/8 ohms, 2x 250 watts/4 ohms, 2x 450 watts/2 ohms, 2x 600 watts/1 ohm
ASR Emitter I Exclusive:
2x 160 watts/8 ohms, 2x 290 watts/4 ohms, 2x 520 watts/2 ohms, 2x 700 watts/1 ohm
ASR Emitter II Basic:
2x 250 watts/8 ohms, 2x 450 watts/4 ohms, 2x 800 watts/2 ohms, 2x 1200 watts/1 ohms
ASR Emitter II Exclusive:
2x 290 watts/8 ohms, 2x 500 watts/4 ohms, 2x 900 watts/2 ohms, 2x 1400 watts/1 ohms
Dynamic output power: about 1,5x RMS output
Distortion: from 50mW to -1dB under RMS output 1kHz <0.02%, from 20Hz to 20kHz <0.1 %
Signal-to-noise-ratio: > 90dB (at 1 watt/8 ohms)
Frequency response: -0.2Hz to 500kHz (- 3dB)
Input impedance: 10 k ohms
Gain: up to 28 dB in position „1“,up to 43dB in position „2“ depending on volume set
Input sensitivity: level „61“ = 2,0V, level „76“ = 0,4V (for 150 watts into 8 ohms)