Chord PRIMA Instruction manual

Connecting Prima to a power amplifier 4.0
To connect Prima to your power amplifier only one choice of connector
is possible, XLR. This balanced connection is available, as a stereo pair,
next to the mains IEC input and is highlighted below.
It is important to know that if you are using the volume dial or modifying
the balance on Prima, it will only eect this output.
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Introduction 1.0
Welcome to the Prima Quickstart Guide. This shortened guide is
supplementary to the main user manual which should be referred to
for full safety and operational information.
Please note, more information on any of these topics is listed within
the full manual.
Warranty 1.1
The Prima comes with a comprehensive 5-year warranty. To activate
the warranty, please register your device via the Chord Electronics
website:
chordelectronics.co.uk/register-product
For more in-depth information on the safety and warranty of the Prima
please see the full manual.
Connecting Prima to a source 3.0
First, you must ensure that Prima, and any connecting equipment, is
turned o.
You can connect Prima to a source using any of the highlighted inputs
shown below.
Please note that each input is arranged as a stereo pair, right and then
left. Later, when you come to switch Prima on, each pair of inputs will
be shown as ‘LINE X’ on the display. LINE 1 begins with the pair of
XLRs, LINE 2 is the RCA pair next to these and so on.
It should be carefully noted that the two XLR connectors next to the
mains IEC input, as well as the two RCA plugs directly next to them,
are outputs. You must not connect any inputs here.
Balanced
inputs
Unbalanced
line 2
inputs
Unbalanced
line 3
inputs
Unbalanced
line 4
inputs
Unbalanced
line 5
inputs
R L R L R L R L R L
R L
Output
R L
Please ensure there is sucient ventilation around Prima at all times.
Avoid placing Prima in enclosed spaces, on soft surfaces, near sources
of heat and never cover its ventilation holes. For optimum operation,
please ensure at least 15 cm of space around Prima or use a Choral
Ensemble stand, which is available to purchase separately.
Placement 2.0
15 cm 15 cm

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For more in-depth information on the functions of the Prima please see
the full manual.
Powering up Prima 7.0
Now that the system is connected you must ensure that any volume
controls are set to the minimum and that nothing is playing. Then,
switch on any sources before Prima and then finally your amplifier. This
sequence should always be followed to protect connected devices.
Volume and balance control 9.0
Now that you have successfully completed the setup of your Prima we
advise that you register your product with us. Registering helps us give
you the best possible support and protects your investment:
Product registration 10.0
chordelectronics.co.uk/register-product/
Navigating the menu 8.0
With Prima powered on you will need to select your input. The left
button will select the pair of inputs to be played. The right button will
select the pair of inputs to be sent only to the recording output.
Once all audio inputs and outputs are correctly connected and carefully
checked please connect the power cable to Prima.
Connecting Prima to power 6.0
On your source commence playback and, using the left-hand dial,
slowly increase the volume of Prima, to a safe listening level.
The dial on the right adjusts balance. Typically, this should remain in
the centre of its rotation for balanced sound between the left and
right outputs, however if you require finer adjustment then Prima
accommodates.
Main line
input
Recording
output
Volume Balance
Connecting Prima to a recording device 5.0
Prima comes equipped with recording outputs. These are the two RCA
connectors next the output XLRs. These RCA outputs are always live,
at line level, and cannot be attenuated. Never connect an amplifier to
these connectors! You can select the input to be passed through to the
recording output via the dedicated button on the front of the device.
Output
R L