Brionvega rr-226 User manual

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Radio-phonograph
general information
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iThe Radio-phonograph rr-226 is a high-fidelity stereo system with stereo record player.
It is composed of a central part which contains the radio receiver, amplifier, record player, CD MP3 player,
control panel and connection panel, and 2 compression loudspeakers that can be fixed to the central part
or arranged in the best position to improve the stereo effect.
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Record player cover
CD - MP3 Player
AM-FM Radio frequency scale
AM-FM Radio stored station scale
Stored station selection knob
Red stored radio station LED
Green power LED
Sound level indicator
Radio station selection knob
ON/OFF - Volume Level knob
Bass adjustment knob
Support stand
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Middle tones adjustment knob
Treble adjustment knob
Audio balance adjustment knob
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Control push-button panel
Loudspeaker side fastening bracket
Audio outlet holes
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Auxiliary audio inputs (AUX1 - AUX2)
Loudspeaker connections panel
Main switch
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Mains socket
Central unit ventilation holes
Audio connection for external subwoofer
Pre-Out audio output
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Headphone socket
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Carefully read and follow the instructions provided.•
Clean the product using only a damp cloth.•
Transport the product using the appropriate protective•
packaging.
Keep the original packaging of the product in case•
repairs are required.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity if•
the plug and/or cable [19] are damaged, but contact
your nearest Technical Service Centre.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains•
electricity when you are away for long periods.
The appliance should be positioned near the power•
outlet, and the power supply cable [19] should
be easily accessible to facilitate disconnection if
necessary. Arrange the power supply cable [19] so
that nobody will trip over it.
Do not insert objects inside the appliance.•
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Do not remove the back cover of the• appliance ; the high-
voltage current inside may cause electrical shocks.
Do not position the appliance in damp areas or areas•
where it may be exposed to vapours or water splashes.
Do not place the appliance near sources of heat such•
as radiators, stoves or appliances that produce heat.
Do not place the appliance in a confined location, but•
ensure that there is sufficient space (minimum 10 cm)
all around it for ventilation. The air vents must be left
free in order to allow cooling of the internal electronics.
Do not have checks or repairs carried out by non-•
specialized personnel, but always use the Brionvega
authorized Technical Service Centres.
No naked flame source, such as candles, should be•
placed on the apparatus.
No object filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be•
placed on the apparatus.
An excessive sound pressure from earphones and•
Headphones can ‘cause loss of hearing.
230 Vac, tolerance + / - 10% (48 to 62 Hz); Net absorption:•
(can ‘be the current 300mA or the power 30 W).
Carefully read all the chapters of this manual before•
operating the product. This manual provides the
basic instructions for operating the rr-226 system.
The installation, preliminary adjustments and
procedures that require opening the units and
contact with the electrical parts must be carried out
by qualified personnel. To ensure safe and reliable
operation over time, use only the power supply
cables supplied by the manufacturer. Observe all
the precautions and warnings.
Consult the environmental standards at the end of•
the instructions booklet for more information on
the disposal of the product and protection of the
environment.
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Important safety
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Do not open the appliance
Always refer to the documentation
or a service centre
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Power supply
The Radio-phonograph rr-226 operates with an AC
power supply. The main switch [24] and the mains
socket [25] for connecting the power supply cable
are located on the back panel.
! Caution:
Before connecting the power supply cable to the
mains socket, make certain that the main switch is
in position (0). Then power the radio-phonograph by
moving the switch to position (I).
Loudspeakers
The Radio-phonograph rr-226 is equipped with
2 compression loudspeakers that should be
connected to the audio sockets [23], located on the
back panel of the appliance.
The loudspeakers can be located in three different
positions:
On the top part of the radio-phonograph, using1.
the appropriate support guides. In this position
it will not be possible to access the control
keypad of the CD-MP3 player and the record
player unit.
On the sides of the Radio-phonograph, using2.
the appropriate interlocking fastening brackets.
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In this position, all the controls of the Radio-3. phonograph can be used and at the same
time the increased distance between the two
loudspeakers guarantees a good stereo effect.
The 2 loudspeakers can also be positioned further4.
from the central body of the Radio-phonograph.
Since the connection cable of the loudspeaker
will have to be extended, however, take care
not to invert the two conductors and the power
supply poles.
Fastening the loudspeakers on the sides
To position the loudspeakers on the sides of the cen-
tral unit, hook the loudspeaker to the body of the
Radio-phonograph using the interlocking bracket
already present on inner side of the loudspeaker.
Ensure that the coupling is secure before re-
leasing the loudspeaker in order to prevent it
from falling.
Record player island
Removal of the adhesives fastening the
island
To prevent vibrations from propagating while a record
is playing, the record player unit of the Radio-phono-
graph is fixed above a platform (3) which is detached
from the entire structure of the Radio-phonograph.
! Caution:
Before using the Radio-phonograph, remove the
adhesives1and2(indicatedinthefigure)fastening
the record player island. Once the adhesives have
been removed,if the Radio-phonograph should tip
over, the record player island may be mobile.
Installation
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Audio Connections
The Radio-phonograph rr-226 is equipped, on the
back, with an audio connections panel.
Aux 1-2 Input
Using the Aux 1-2 input [22], an external audio
reproduction device can be connected to the
Radio-phonograph, using the Radio-phonograph
as an amplification system.
In order to be able to listen to the external audio
source, it will be necessary to activate the specific
function on the front push-button control panel
(push button AUX1 or AUX2). In addition to the
volume adjustment, the knobs for the audio level
adjustments will also remain functional.
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Pre-Out Output
Using the Pre-Out audio output [28] an external
amplification device can be connected to the
Radio-phonograph.
Ifanexternalamplifierisconnected,theloudspeakers
of the Radio-phonograph will continue to sound.
To disable them, it will be necessary to disconnect
the loudspeakers from the audio connections panel
[23] located on the back of the Radio-phonograph
(see page 5).
The volume control knob will have no control
over the signal level coming out of the Pre-Out
connection [28].
Headphone Socket
Using the Headphone Socket [29], a pair of
headphones or earphones can be connected
to the Radio-phonograph. When the connection
jack is inserted, the audio of the loudspeakers will
automatically be disabled.
Sub Output
Using the Sub audio output [27], a supplementary
preamplified subwoofer can be connected to the
Radio-phonograph.
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Connections
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Using the
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Preliminary operations
Turn on the appliance by turning the volume control
knob [12] clockwise.
The 2 needles [3 and 4] will remain positioned on
the last radio stationed tuned in at the time the appli-
ance was turned off.
The Radio-phonograph has a push-button control
panel on the front that allows the user to manage
the various audio sources and radio frequencies
as well as make some adjustments on the sound
quality.
Using the control keypad, select the function RADIO
and the desired frequency [AM-FM].
Tuning the radio stations
Press the [AM-FM] button to select the type of
reception/band desired
- FM allows the user to store 24 programmes
- AM allows the user to store 5 programmes
Use the knob1. [7] to select the programme number
to be assigned to the station.
Turn the knob2. [11] until you find the desired radio
station.
Press the knob3. [7] to store the radio station.
The red LED4. [8] will flash to confirm that the radio
station has been stored.
Repeat the operations described above for all the
other stations you would like to store.
FM Reception
In addition to the previous station search mode, another
two modes are possible for FM reception:
Automatic search and storage:
Using the control keypad1. [18], select the function
AST to activate the automatic search.
The system searches for the radio stations and auto-
matically stores them in programmes 13 to 24 on the
programme scale [3].
- The search occurs in several passes, tuning in first
the strongest stations and then the weaker ones.
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!- The automatic storage reserves programmes 1
to 12 for your favourite stations.
Semiautomatic search:
Press the knob1. [11] for about 2 seconds: the tun-
ing system activates and stops at the first station it
finds.
If the station is already stored, the red LED [8] on the
front of the Radio-phonograph becomes steady-on.
If the station has not be stored previously, the red LED
flashes.
To store the station, select the programme number2.
on the scale [4] with the knob [7] and then press
the knob [7].
Continue in this manner to find and store the other sta-
tions.
Once these tuning operations have been completed,
you can turn the knob [7] to select the programme as-
sociated with your preferred radio station and begin
listening to it.
Turning off the radio
To turn the radio off, turn the knob [12] anticlockwise
until a click is heard and the reference mark is posi-
tioned on OFF.
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Using the
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Record Player - CD/MP3 Player
The Radio-phonograph rr-226 is equipped, on the
top, with a CD-MP3 player [2] and a record player
[6] able to play 33 and 45 rpm records.
Turn on the appliance by turning the volume control
knob [12] clockwise.
Using the control keypad [18], select the function
CD or the function PHONO in order to listen to the
desired audio sources.
CD / MP3 Player
The CD-MP3 player [2] of the Radio-phonograph rr-
226 is a “Slot Loading” player.
To insert the CD, just let it slide into the slot and the
player will independently position the CD in the play-
ing position.
The CD/MP3 player automatically recognizes if the
CD that has been inserted is an audio CD or an MP3
CD.
On the top left part of the display the text CD or MP3
will appear depending on the type of disc being
played.
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CD ejection button
Pressing this button automatically ejects the CD
contained inside.
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CD-MP3 option. Indicates the type of CD
inside the player.
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CD player multifunction display.
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Slot for inserting the CD.
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Play Button (to start playing the CD)
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Stop Button (to stop playing the CD)
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Back Button (to go back to the previous soundtrack)
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Fast Back Button (to go back within the soundtrack)
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Fast Forward Button (to advance within the soundtrack)
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Forward Button (to advance to the next soundtrack)
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If the MP3 CD is divided into several folders, the
display will show the number of the folder to which
the soundtrack currently being played belongs. To
move from folder to folder, use the button [7] of the
CD player. After the last soundtrack of each folder,
the player will automatically jump to the first sound-
track of the next folder.
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1. Adjust the contact force of the stylus:
Taking care not to damage the stylus, carefully per-
form the following operations:
lower the arm lifter1. [C] and hold the arm in equi-
librium with your finger.
set the antiskating2. [A] to zero (take the small
weight off the support and rest it on the record
player surface so that the weight does not pro-
duce any tension on the arm).
At this point rotate the counterweight3. [B] until the
arm rests perfectly in equilibrium by itself, in the
space between the turntable and the retainer of
the arm. The position assumed should be per-
fectly horizontal.
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Record player
The record player on the top of the Radio-phono-
graph rr-226 is manually operated.
It does not have either the automatic initial position-
ing of the stylus or the automatic arm return after the
record has finished playing.
!Handle the arm and stylus of the record player
with care. Do not allow the record player stylus
to continue moving after the record has finished
playing, in order to avoid damaging or breaking
the stylus.
Before using the record player
Before using the record player, some important
operations must be carried out to set the forces
acting on the operation of the record player arm. To
perform the following operations:
Remove the plastic cover of the record player1. [1].
Be careful not to strike the arm or the stylus.
Make certain that the power switch of the record2.
player is in the OFF position (0)and that the turntable
is not rotating when setting the forces.
To perform a correct setting of the arm, ensure that3.
the Radio-phonograph is on a level surface free of
inclinations or unevenness that may invalidate the
arm setting.
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[B]
[C]
Reference notch
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Rotate the numbered ring nut of the counter-4.
weight until the zero lines up with the reference
mark on the stick of the arm.
Now it is possible to correctly set the contact force
required for the head being used.
!With the standard head,it is recommended that
you set the contact force to the value of 17.5 mN
(1.75g).
The reference ratio for calculating the contact
force and then the antiskating force is the follow-
ing: 1mN= (= 0.1g / 0.1 Pond).
iRemember that the force indicated by the head
manufacturer is, in fact, only indicative, and the ac-
tual value may differ by plus or minus 0.5 grams de-
pending on the state of wear of the head (the newer
it is, the greater the weight necessary, at least ini-
tially), the room temperature and the type of sound
you would like to obtain. It should be remembered
that very low contact forces produce more dam-
age than larger contact forces. In fact, the smaller
the contact force is, the more free the stylus will be
to skip about among the grooves, destroying them.
In terms of sound quality, a larger weight increases
the bass tones and softens the sound while a lower
weight shifts the timbre balance upwards, increasing
the sensation of fast and dynamic sound.
2. Adjust the antiskating force:
Now it will be possible to set the antiskating force, nor-
mally of the same value as the contact force, but this is
also highly variable and should be evaluated by ear.
The antiskating force opposes the centripetal force
that tends to attract the head towards the centre of
the record. A correct setting of the antiskating force is
achieved when, observing the stylus while reading the
grooves, the stylus remains in axis with the body of the
head without being pulled either inward or outward.
To set the antiskating
force correctly, proceed
as follows:
Reposition the1.
weight and respec-
tive string inside the
appropriate guide.
Value [0] of the ring nut
aligned with the reference
notch
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Set the antiskating force by changing the con-2.
tact point of the string on the appropriate gradu-
ated pin.
The simple table below shows the antiskating force
setting corresponding to the contact force applied.
!With the standard head, it is recommended that
you set the antiskating force on position 2, i.e.,
with the following values: 15mN - 19mN (1.5g -
1.9g).
3. Releasing the motor
Before starting the record player turntable, the motor
must be released from its clamping supports.
The motor of the Radio-phonograph rr-226 record
player is supported by a system of elastic tension
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Vertical contact force Antiskating force
10mN - 14mN (1g - 1.4g)
15mN - 19mN (1.5g - 1.9g)
20mN or greater (2g - >g)
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
wires in order to limit the propagation of vibrations
and guarantee an ideal tension on the drive belt.
During shipping, however, the motor is anchored to
the structure by 2 screws.
It is recommended that you save the 2 clamping
screws for future use in case of the Radio-
phonograph rr-226 must be transported again.
For best use of the record player, the 2 screws should
be removed following the procedure below:
Lift the record player turntable by pulling it upwards.1.
Unscrew the 2 screws indicated in the figure so2.
that the motor is free to oscillate.
Return the record player turntable to its initial3.
position.
Be careful not to damage the surrounding
structures with the screwdriver while removing
the clamping screws.
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Starting the record player
Once the arm setting procedure has been carried
out, you can start playing a record. To start the record
player, follow the procedure below:
Position the record on the turntable of the record1.
player using the felt provided.
Move the record player switch to position2. (1).The
turntable will begin to rotate.
Position the stylus on the desired track and,3.
using the arm lifter lever, lower the stylus onto the
record.
33-45 rpm settings
The record player of the Radio-phonograph rr-226
can play 33 and 45 rpm records.
To change the speed of the record player turntable,
follow the procedure below:
Lift the record player turntable by pulling it1.
upwards.
Use the key (included) to move the drive belt from2.
one motor pulley to the other.
Reposition the record player turntable.3.
The larger pulley is for playing 45 rpm records, while
the smaller pulley is for playing 33 rpm records.
The record player of the Radio-phonograph rr-
226 is not able to play 78 rpm records.
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Adjusting the sound
The sound level controls are located in the centre of
the front panel on the Radio-phonograph rr-226.
The following levels can be adjusted by the user:
Volume Level [12]1.
The listening volume can be increased or decreased
using the knob [12]. Rotating the knob completely
in the anticlockwise direction will turn the Radio-
phonograph rr-226 off.
Bass - MiddleTones -Treble Level [13] [15] [16]2.
The levels of these three sound frequencies can be
controlled using the knobs [13], [15] and [16]. Rotate
the knob clockwise to increase the corresponding
frequency value or anticlockwise to reduce its intensity.
Treble Level: standard levels >3 kHz
MiddleTones Level: standard levels <1 kHz>
Bass Level: standard levels <300 Hz
Audio Balance [17]3.
The audio signal to the two loudspeakers can be
decreased or increased using the knob [17].
If the knob is turned completely to one side, the
loudspeaker on the opposite side will not reproduce
any audio signal.
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Loudness [PUSH-BUTTON PANEL 18]4.
The button to activate the Loudness function is
located on the push-button control panel.
The Loudness function has the purpose of
compensating the weaker sensitivity of the ear,
especially to low frequencies, when the system is
used at a low volume. Its function increases the
frequency response of the amplifier.
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Technical
specifications
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Radio-phonograph: Unit constructed in MDF wood, lacquered and hand polished
White with tobacco-coloured inserts.
Control panel:
- aluminium push-button panel (8 buttons)
- aluminium knobs (5 + 2)
- vu-meter and tuning indicators.
Stand: Single block in cast aluminium, brushed, painted and hand polished.
CD player: Supports CD/CD-R/CD-RW (Audio and MP3/WMA)
SLOT IN insertion
Automatic and manual soundtrack advancement
Alphanumeric display
Record player: Pro-Ject manual record player with dual rotation speed (33, 45 rpm)
Drive belt
Pro-Ject 8.6 pickup arm
ORTOFON head
Steel turntable with anti-slip felt
Record player uncoupled from the rest of the unit in order to completely
eliminate vibrations
Polycarbonate cover
Radio: - AST System:
automatic search of all radio stations carried out with two passes and
subsequent automatic storage of the same.
- Manual system:
manual search for a single radio station and manual storage
of the same.
- Automatic system:
automatic search for a single radio station, before or after
the station currently tuned in, and manual storage of the same.
- Stored programmes:
Total No.: 29
No. in FM: 24 (graduated scale with 24 notches)
No. in AM: 5 (graduated scale with 5 notches)
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Technical
specifications
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Amplification: Integrated stereo amplifier 2x30W
Control of: Bass, middle tones, treble, loudness, volume and balance
Connections: 2 RCA audio inputs for external sources
1 RCA audio output for connection to an external amplification system
1 RCA audio output for connection to an external subwoofer
1 preamplified 3.5 mm jack output for headphones
Loudspeakers: Compression type (pneumatic)
Each composed of 1 woofer with aluminium
basket and 1 suspended tweeter, with adjustable position
and configuration according to various solutions
Weight: 40,5 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D): 61 x 28 x 36.5 cm (central unit)
30.5 x 28 x 36.5 cm (loudspeakers)
59.5 x 38 x 34 cm (stand)
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The product you have purchased contains extracted
natural resources that have been used in the
manufacturing process.
This product may contain substances known to be
hazardous to the environment or to human health.
To prevent releases of harmful substances into the
environment and to maximize the use of natural
resources, BV provides the following information on
how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of
the materials in your ”end of life” product.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly
known as WEE) should never be disposed of in
the municipal waste stream (residential garbage
collection).
The “crossed-out Waste Bin” label affixed to this
product, shown to the side, is your reminder to
dispose of your “End of Life” product properly.
Substances such as glass, plastic, and certain
chemical compounds are highly recoverable,
recyclable, and reusable. You can do your part for
the environment by following these simple steps:
When your electrical or electronic equipment1. is no longer useful to you, take it back to
your local or regional waste collection
administration for recycling.
In some cases, your “end of life”product may2. be “traded in”for credit towards the purchase
of new BV S.r.l equipment. Call BV S.r.l to see
if this program is available in your area.
Ifyouneedfurtherassistanceinrecycling,reus-3. ing, or trading in your “end of life”product, you
may contact us at the Customer Care number
listed in your product's user manual and we will
be glad to help you with your effort.
Finally, we suggest that you practice other
environmentally friendly actions such as recycling
the inner and outer packaging (including shipping
containers) this product was delivered in.
With your help, we can reduce the amount of
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electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for
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to the fines provided for by the national environmental
regulations in force in his country.
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BV s.r.l
V.le Lino Zanussi, 11
33170 Pordenone - Italy
Numero Verde 800 238891
E-mail: [email protected]
Sito internet: www.brionvega.it
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