Burmester 035 User manual

OWNER´S MANUAL
PRE AMPLIFIER
035
HIGH END MADE IN GERMANY
BURMESTER AUDIOSYSTEME GMBH • WILHELM-KABUS-STRAßE 47 • 10829 BERLIN • GERMANY
FON +49/30/78 79 68 – 0 • FAX [phone] – 68 •E-MAIL: mai[email protected] •www.burmester.de

VERSION: 1.2 from September 29
th
2010

Dear Audiophile,
Thank you for choosing this Burmester audio component. We sincerely appreciate your trust in us.
You have purchased a unit which excels in musical fidelity and combines uncompromising manufacturing
quality with technical innovation and the highest degree of operating flexibility.
We recommend reading this user manual at least once in its entirety before initial operation. This will enable
you to make full use of all capabilities of this outstanding audiophile instrument.
Should you have any further questions, please contact your dealer or us directly.
You decide if we meet the demands of producing high-end components. We offer an additional service
which also demonstrates high-end quality.
Talk to us about your special requests, even if they seem out of the ordinary. We happily accept technically
reasonable challenges.
Enjoy your enhanced listening pleasure.
Your Burmester Team

C ON T E N T S
UNPACKING AND SETTING UP 1
FUNCTIONAL OVERWIEW OF FRONT AND REAR PANEL 2
CONNECTIONS 3-5
OPERATING CONTROLS 6
SETUP MENU 7-8
TONE CONTROLS 9
REMOTE CONTROL 9
BURLINK 10
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12

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UNPACKING AND SETTING UP
CAUTION: The pre amplifier 035 is shipped inside a plastic protective cover. Make sure that children do not
play with it to avoid the danger of suffocation.
Unpacking To avoid damaging the housing please do not use pointed or sharp tools to open the box.
Please make sure that the content of the box is complete. If something is missing or you
notice any damage while unpacking do not hook up the unit. Instead, contact your
authorized dealer.
Content of box The box should contain the following:
•1 Pre amplifier 035
•1 AC power cord
•1 remote control 067
•1 Owner’s manual
Packaging We recommend keeping the original packing in case the 035 needs to be shipped in the
future.
Setting up Carefully remove the unit from its packaging and set it up in an appropriate location. To
protect the 035 from overheating make sure that the location offers sufficient air circulation
around the unit. Also, avoid excessive exposure to sun, dust and humidity.
Ventilation ducts and openings in the housing serve to keep the unit cool. They must not be
covered up with magazines, table cloth, curtains etc.
If the 035 has to be operated in an extremely warm environment it may be necessary
to supply additional ventilation. Avoid operating the unit in an excessively humid
environment like bath rooms etc.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
FRONT PANEL
(1) DISPLAY button for dimming of display (9) Input select button CD
(2) TONE button for activating, deactivating and (10) Input select button TUNER
adjusting the tone control (11) Input select button AUX
(3) TONE LED lights up, when tone control is activated (12) Input select button TAPE
(4) STANDBY LED illuminates in standby mode (13) IR receiver for remote control
(5) Alphanumeric display shows selected input (14) Input select button SURR(ound)
and volume (15) MONITOR button to activate the monitor function
(6) VOLUME knob / SELECT knob in SETUP mode (16) POWER switch for switching the unit on or off
(7) SETUP button for entering SETUP menu (17) POWER LED shows operating state of the unit
(8) Input select button PHONO
REAR PANEL
(18) AC mains terminal (27) PREAMP output balanced
(19) AC mains switch (28) PREAMP output unbalanced
(20) BURLINK interface RS-232 with check LEDs (29) TAPE output unbalanced,
(21) BURLINK interface USB with check LEDs for analog recording unit
(22) Headphones jack (30) TAPE input unbalanced
(23) REMOTE output jack (31) AUX input unbalanced
(24) REMOTE input jack (32) TUNER input balanced
(25) GND screw for PHONO frame ground (33) CD input balanced
(26) SURROUND input balanced (34) PHONO input balanced

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CONNECTIONS
All terminals for hook up are located on the rear panel. While connecting the pre amplifier all components of the
music system must be turned off.
CAUTION: Before connecting the unit please check if the input voltage of the 035 is equal to the local voltage of
your wall outlet. Make sure the ground lead in your power outlet is working correctly. A missing or faulty ground is
extremely dangerous!
In case of doubt contact a licensed electrician.
AC mains terminal Make sure the AC mains switch (19) is set to OFF. Connect the appliance connector of the
power cord to the AC mains terminal (18). Then plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
Inputs To connect source components like CD-Player, FM-Tuner, Tape deck etc. the pre amplifier
provides two balanced inputs (XLR) named INPUT CD (33) and INPUT TUNER (32) and
two unbalanced inputs (RCA) named INPUT AUX (31) and INPUT TAPE (30). For the
best sound we recommend using the balanced inputs whenever possible.
The pinning of the balanced inputs is: PIN1=GND, PIN2=NEG, PIN3=POS.
NOTICE: If necessary, the balanced inputs can be converted to unbalanced mode by using
XLR-RCA adapter plugs. These adapter plugs are available on request at your local dealer.
PHONO input There are three options to operate the INPUT PHONO (34):
•
••
•CD-SYM module (balanced high level module)
In standard version the PHONO input is implemented with a CD-SYM module. In this
case the PHONO input is another balanced high level input like CD and TUNER inputs.
•
••
•PHONO-MC module (for turntable with moving coil pickup system)
With an implemented PHONO-MC module (accessory, available on request at your local
dealer) the PHONO input becomes a balanced PHONO-MC input. If necessary, the
PHONO-MC input can be converted to unbalanced mode by using XLR-RCA adapter
plugs. These adapter plugs are available on request at your local dealer.
With the 4-pole DIL switches onto the PHONO-MC module you can conform the
impedance of your pickup system to the module. In OFF-position the PHONO-MC
module has an input impedance of 100Ω. You can lower the impedance by setting the
DIL switches:
1 ON: 82Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
2 ON: 39Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
3 ON: 22Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
4 ON: 10Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
The ON-position is marked onto the switches.

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•
••
•PHONO-MM module (for turntable with moving magnet pickup system)
With an implemented PHONO-MM module and a pair of XLR-RCA adapters (accessory,
available on request at your local dealer) the PHONO input becomes an unbalanced
PHONO-MM input. For technical reasons a balanced PHONO-MM input can not be
realized.
With the 4-pole DIL switches onto the PHONO-MM module you can conform the
impedance of your pickup system to the module. In OFF-position the PHONO-MM
module has an input impedance of 56pF//47kΩ. You can increase the impedance by
setting the DIL switches
1 ON: 110pF
2 ON: 150pF
3 ON: 270pF
4 ON: 390pF
The ON-position is marked onto the switches.
The pinning of the PHONO input is: PIN1=GND, PIN2=NEG, PIN3=POS.
GND screw By using the PHONO input as an unbalanced input for a turntable it is necessary to connect
the GND wire of your turntable to the GND screw (25). Loosen the GND screw, clamp the
GND wire of your turntable between the two washers and tighten the GND screw.
Don’t use any tools but your hand to tighten the GND screw!
SURROUND input This input allows the easy integration of surround sound components into an existing two-
channel hifi system..
To do this, the two front channels (right front / left front) of a surround sound processor or
decoder must be connected to the INPUT SURROUND (26). In this configuration the signal
is sent directly to the PREAMP outputs, bypassing tone control and volume control. Volume
and other signal settings are controlled by the connected surround sound processor or
decoder.
If this component offers only unbalanced (RCA) outputs, the balanced SURROUND input
can be converted to unbalanced mode by using XLR-RCA adapter plugs. These adapter
plugs are available on request at your local dealer.
CAUTION: Connect only components with their own volume control to the
SURROUND input!
The pinning of the SURROUND input is: PIN1=GND, PIN2=NEG, PIN3=POS.
PREAMP outputs For the connection of power amps or active loudspeakers the pre amplifier 035 provides two
pairs of output jacks: OUTPUT BALANCED (27) and OUTPUT UNBAL(anced) (28).
These outputs provides the signal of the selected input PHONO, CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE
or SURROUND.
The pinning of the balanced output is: PIN1=GND, PIN2=NEG, PIN3=POS.

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TAPE output The output terminal OUTPUT TAPE (29) must be connected to the recording input of the
taping device that has been hooked up with its outputs to the 035 INPUT TAPE (30).
The tape out terminal provides the signal of the selected input PHONO, CD, TUNER or AUX
but not the signals from the inputs TAPE and SURROUND.
Volume and tone controls have no bearing on the signal at the TAPE output.
CAUTION: On technical reasons there is no signal at the TAPE output when the volume of
the 035 is set to zero.
Headphones jack The headphones jack PHONES (22) requires headphones with a 6,3mm stereo plug and
an impedance of 100Ωand more.
Notice: The SETUP menu offers you to choose whether the signal at the PREAMP outputs
will break (HP OFF) while inserting a headphones plug into headphones jack or not (HP
ON).
REMOTE Connecting DC OUT (23) to the corresponding DC IN-jack of another BURMESTER-unit
offers to switch on or off this other unit simultaneous by the 035. In this case, 035 has the
master function.
Connecting DC IN (24) to the corresponding DC OUT-jack of another BURMESTER-unit
offers to switch on or off the 035 simultaneous by the other unit. In this case, 035 has the
slave function.
BURLINK To the BURmester-LINK interface plugs (20), (21) a CRESTRON
®
-System e.g. can be
connected to the pre amplifier 035. This system allows a comfortable control of your hifi
system using an individual programmable touch panel. With the LEDs beside the plugs
named Tand R(Transmit and Receive) you can check whether data exchange is working.

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OPERATING CONTROLS
With the exception of the AC mains switch all operating controls are located on the front panel. To operate the unit it
must be connected to the AC supply.
AC mains switch The AC mains switch (19) which turns AC power to the unit on and off is located on the
rear panel above the AC mains terminal. By switching to the ON position the transformer is
powered up.
POWER switch The POWER switch (16) turns the unit on and off provided the AC mains switch is in the
ON position.
Whether the POWER switch is set to “OFF“ all functions of the pre amplifier are
deactivated.
Turning the POWER switch from “OFF“ to “STBY“ position the STANDBY LED (4) will
illuminate due to the fact the pre amplifier stands in standby mode.
When the POWER switch is in “STBY“ position the unit can be turned on and off by pushing
up the POWER switch or pushing the POWER button on the BURMESTER remote control
(accessory).
In operating mode (ON) the POWER LED (17) lights up and all functions of the pre amplifier
are activated.
PLEASE NOTE: Always switch off the 035 with the POWER switch first before bringing the
AC mains switch into OFF position.
VOLUME knob The VOLUME knob (6) controls the volume level in 61 steps from 00 (off) to 60 (full
volume). The selected volume level will be shown in the alphanumeric display (5).
The responsivity of the VOLUME knob can be selected in the SETUP menu.
Input select Inputs are selected by pressing the respective input select button PHONO (8), CD (9),
TUNER (10), AUX (11), TAPE (12). The alphanumeric display (5) indicates the selection.
SURROUND input Pressing the button SURR (14) activates the INPUT SURROUND (26). The signal from the
SURROUND input is routed directly to the PREAMP outputs, bypassing tone control and
volume control.
MONITOR function Pressing the button labeled MONITOR (15) blocks the direct signal path during recording
and switches to replaying the just recorded signal. When the monitor function is activated
an –M is added to the selected input in the alphanumeric display.
The inputs TAPE and SURROUND have no monitor function.
DISPLAY button Pushing the button labeled DISPLAY (1) varies the brightness of the alphanumeric display
in four steps between “max. brightness“ to “off“.
If brightness is selected to “off“, the display will light up only when any controls are used to
change settings. After a few seconds it automatically switches off again.
In SETUP mode display lights up on “max. brightness“ permanently.

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SETUP MENU
The SETUP menu of the pre amplifier 035 allows the easy programming of certain basic settings as well as a host of
special functions.
NOTICE: While the SETUP menu is active the VOLUME knob (6) on the front panel of the 035 serve to change the
settings of the various menu items. During this procedure the volume level of the 035 cannot be changed.
Activating SETUP Press the button SETUP (7) on the front panel to get into the SETUP menu. The
alphanumeric display shows SETUP (blinking) followed by the first menu item (see table
below).
Select menu item The different items on the setup menu are selected in the sequence specified in the table
below by repeatedly pressing the SETUP button (7).
The activated menu item is indicated on the left side of the alphanumeric display (5).
Change settings To change the setting of an activated menu item rotate the VOLUME knob (6) to the left to
lower the set value or to the right to increase the set value.
The selected value of the menu item is indicated on the right side of the alphanumeric
display (5).
The selected value of any menu item will be saved immediately.
Deactivating SETUP The SETUP menu is closed automatically after a few seconds when no adjustment is made.
The alphanumeric display (5) shows SETUP-OK (blinking) followed by the selected input
and the volume level.
The selected value of any menu item will be saved immediately.

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Menu items The following table lists all items that can be adjusted using the SETUP menu. (Values set
in brackets show the factory settings) Following to the table you’ll find a detailed description
of all menu items.
MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION DISPLAY VALUE
Volume Selecting initial volume VOL 00 to 20 (01)
Input level PHONO Input level adjustment for PHONO input L-PH -6 to +6 (0)
Input level CD Input level adjustment for CD input L- CD -6 to +6 (0)
Input level TUNER Input level adjustment for TUNER input L- TU -6 to +6 (0)
Input level AUX Input level adjustment for AUX input L-AUX -6 to +6 (0)
Input level TAPE Input level adjustment for TAPE input L-TP -6 to +6 (0)
Output amplification Output amplification low (LOW) or high (HIGH) OUT LOW / HIGH (LOW)
Headphones PREAMP output if headphones are plugged in HP OFF / ON (OFF)
Volume control Responsivity of VOLUME knob VC DYN / SLOW / MID /
FAST (FAST)
Serial number Show the serial number after switching on the unit SNR OFF / ON (OFF)
Default Loading of factory settings DEFAULT ok!
Volume This menu item allows you to preset the volume level when the 035 is switched on.
Input level The input level adjustment feature serves to avoid big jumps in volume when switching
between signal sources with different output levels.
Output level To achieve the best match with your power amps or active loudspeakers the output level of
the amplification stages may be adjusted.
OUT HIGH stands for high amplification, OUT LOW accordingly for low amplification.
We recommend to choose the setting LOW when using BURMESTER power amps.
Headphones This menu item offers you to choose whether the signal at the PREAMP outputs will break
(HP OFF) while inserting a headphones plug into headphones jack or not (HP ON).
Volume control The responsivity of the VOLUME knob can be selected in this menu item
DYN stands for dynamic control. That means, turning the volume knob slowly effects a
step-by-step changing of volume level. If you turn the volume knob faster, the changing of
volume level will be done in larger steps.
SLOW means low responsivity.
MID means medium responsivity.
FAST means high responsivity.
Serial number If you would like to see the serial number of the unit after switching on the pre amp, choose
(ON).
Defaults If you want to load the factory settings of the unit, incl. display brightness and tone control,
turn the volume knob to the right when this menu item is activated. The display will show
CHANGED! , if reset is done.

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TONE CONTROLS
The tone controls allow increasing or decreasing bass output in 2dB steps from plus to minus 10dB and treble output
from plus to minus 14dB. A setting of 0 (0dB) corresponds to neutral setting.
If you don’t wish tone controls, please deactivate it (see below).
Adjusting the Pressing and holding the key labeled TONE (2) switches into the tone control menu.
tone controls The menu items bass and treble can be called up sequentially by briefly pressing the TONE
key.
BASS ADJUSTMENT: The display shows BASS ....
Use the VOLUME knob (6) to adjust the bass between –10dB
and +10dB.
TREBLE ADJUSTMENT: The display shows TREB ....
Use the VOLUME knob (6) to adjust the treble between –14dB
and +14dB.
The tone control mode is automatically terminated after a few seconds without any
adjustment. The selected settings are retained when leaving the tone control menu.
The tone control will be switched into the signal path after terminating the menu and the
TONE LED (3) lights up.
Activating/Deactivating In normal operation the signal path by-passes the tone control completely.
the tone controls To switch the tone controls into the signal path press the key labeled TONE (2) briefly. The
TONE LED (3) illuminates when the tone controls are activated.
To switch the tone controls off press the key labeled TONE (2) briefly again and the TONE
LED (3) will go out.
REMOTE CONTROL
The 067 remote control is delivered with the 035. By definition the keys on the remote control labeled POWER,
TUNER, PHONO, TAPE, AUX, SURR have the same functions as the corresponding control buttons on the front
panel of the pre amplifier 035.
The DISC key has the same function as the CD button on the front panel of the 035.
The DIM key has the same function as the DISPLAY button on the front panel of the 035.
The keys VOLUME + and VOLUME – control the volume level of the output.
All other keys on the remote control have no functions with respect to the 035.

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BURLINK
CONNECTIONS
Connecting to the BURLINK interface can be done either with the 9 pin D-SUB connector (RS-232) or with the USB
2.0 connector. A USB device driver needs to be installed when using the USB 2.0 connector.
System requirements for using the USB software are either WINDOWS 2000 or WINDOWS XP operating system.
COMMANDS
Following are listed the possible commands to control the preamplifier 035. All commands needs to be sent in
capital letters finished with a “carriage return“ \r .
POWON\r switches the unit on
POWOFF\r switches the unit to standby mode
PHONO\r activates the PHONO input
TUNER\r activates the TUNER input
CD\r activates the CD input
TAPE\r activates the TAPE input
AUX\r activates the AUX input
SURR\r activates the SURROUND input
VOLUP\r increases the volume for one step
VOLDN\r decreases the volume for one step
MONITOR\r changes between monitor loop on or off
MONITOROFF\r switches the monitor loop off
MONITORON\r switches the monitor loop on
TONE\r changes between tone control on or off
TONEOFF\r switches the tone control off
TONEON\r switches the tone control on
BASSUP\r increases the bass volume for one step (2dB)
BASSDN\r decreases the bass volume for one step (2dB)
TREBLEUP\r increases the treble volume for one step (2dB)
TREBLEDN\r decreases the treble volume for one step (2dB)
DIM0\r switches the display brightness to maximum
DIM1\r switches the display brightness to middle
DIM2\r switches the display brightness to low
DIM3\r switches the display to off mode
DIM\r switches the brightness step by step (0,1,2,3,0,1,2....)

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Operating temperature An operating temperature that is too high or too low may cause malfunctioning. We
therefore recommend letting the 035 sit for a while after unpacking and before connecting
and operating it.
Terminals The pins of the connecting terminals on the back panel should not be touched by fingers
under any circumstances. Static discharges may damage the electronic circuitry inside the
unit.
IR receiver The IR receiver (13) receives signals from the BURMESTER remote control and must not
be covered up by objects.
Heat development Be careful when touching the housing – it may get quite warm during operation.
Reset If the unit does not react when pressing the control keys on the front it may be reset to
normal operation by switching it off and back on using the AC mains switch in the back.
Lightening strikes During the summer months, malfunctions often occur due to voltage spikes in the power
lines after lightning strikes. Completely unplugging the power cord offers the only effective
protection. Merely switching the 035 off does not suffice since voltage spikes are able to arc
over separated contacts.
Interconnects We supply custom-made balanced as well as unbalanced interconnect cables and speaker
cables of any length to ensure highest-quality signal paths for our components. The
impedance of our cables is ideally matched to all BURMESTER components.
For the cleanest power supply we recommend our triple-shielded power cord BURMESTER-
POWER.
Fuses The fuses are located inside the unit and should be changed only by a qualified technician.
Voltage Check before operating the 035 to see if the voltage setting shown on the back panel below
the AC mains input conforms to voltage of your household power supply. Any change
should only be done by an expert.
Warranty We offer warranty for this unit provided the 035 has been hooked-up and operated correctly, is
mechanically undamaged.
Opening the unit, modifying it or dismantling outlets will void the warranty.
Care Never clean the housing with a wet cloth or chemical cleaning agent. Always make sure that no
liquid gets into the housing.
CAUTION Before opening the housing or changing the fuses always unplug the unit from the
wall outlet. DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

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TECHNICAL DATA
Dimensions Width x Height x Depth 482 x 95 x 340mm
(19.0 x 3.7 x 13.4 inches)
Weight 6.7kg
(14.7 lbs)
Mains voltage and fuses for 200V – 254V 50Hz/60Hz 2 x 250mA E/slow
for 100V – 127V 50Hz/60Hz 2 x 500mA E/slow
Power consumption ON 18W
STBY 2W
OFF 1W
Frequency response -3 dB 2Hz – 200kHz
Input impedance balanced 22kOhm
unbalanced 22kOhm
PLEASE NOTE: The dimensions do not include the length of binding posts and the space needed for
plugs of interconnect cables.
The technical data and design of this product are subject to change without notice.