Chord PRIMA User manual

Chord Electronics
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Contents 0.0
1.0 Safety instructions 03
1.1 Introduction 04
1.2 Protection against liquids & heat 05
1.3 Dismantling & Radio 06
frequency interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment 07
2.0 Warranty 08
2.1 Warranty period & registering 09
your purchase
2.2 Making a claim & warranty exclusions 10
0.0 Contents
3.0 Getting to know PRIMA 11
3.1 Getting to know PRIMA 12
3.3 The top panel 13
3.4 The rear panel 14
3.5 The remote control 15
4.0 Setting up PRIMA 16
4.1 Placement 17
4.2 Connecting an input to 18
Prima
4.3 Connecting Prima 19
to a Power amplifier
4.4 Connecting PRIMA 20
to a recording device
5.0 How to navigate the menu 21
5.1 Basic navigation 22
5.2 Volume and balance control 23
5.3 Display 24
5.4 Viewing settings 25
6.0 Special features 26
6.1 Gain 27

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1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against liquids & heat
1.3 Dismantling & Radio Frequency interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
1.0 Safety
instructions
Safety instructions 1.0
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Introduction 1.1
PRIMA is a device that
converts your sources to
705.6 or 768kHz 24-bit
PCM and achieves reconstruction
of the original analogue signal in
the ADC to a better than 16-bit
accuracy under all conditions.
Before operation, we strongly
advise you read this user manual
thoroughly.
We also recommend that you
store this user manual, along with
your original receipt of purchase,
in a safe place should you require
assistance in the future.
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment

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Protection against
liquids & heat
1.2
Prima is not protected
against liquids of any
kind. Never place
containers of liquid on Prima.
Never allow Prima to come
into contact with moisture or
liquids; doing so could result in
electrocution or damage to the
Prima’s internal circuitry.
Be aware that liquids, including
water that has dried, can leave
minerals that can aect the
PCB and other components,
which could eventually lead to
oxidisation and short-circuiting.
If the Prima comes into contact
with moisture or liquids,
immediately disconnect from
the mains power supply, and
connected equipment and
contact Chord Electronics for
further advice.
The Prima has internal
thermal protection
which will shut down
the unit in the event of excessive
temperatures being reached.
Never operate the Prima near
sources of heat or naked flames
as this will decrease the lifespan
of the internal components. It is
advised that you do not operate
the Prima in an area of direct
sunlight or on top of significant
heat- producing devices.
Please be aware that it is entirely
normal for the Prima to become
warm during use, particularly
within a stacked configuration.
If you are concerned about the
temperatures, please switch the
device o or consider a dierent
placement.
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1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
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There are no user-
serviceable components
within the Prima or
its power supply. Dangerous
voltages/currents exist within
the Prima and its power
supply, posing a severe risk of
electrocution and/or fire.
Never attempt to
open, dismantle or
apply internal third-
party devices to it or insert
anything other than the listed
interconnects or headphone
adapters within this user manual.
If the Prima develops a fault or
the casework becomes damaged,
immediately disconnect from
the mains power supply and
connected equipment, and
contact Chord Electronics for
further advice.
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
Dismantling & radio
frequency interference
1.3
With a thick, solid aluminium
chassis, the Prima’s casework
largely protects the sensitive
internal circuitry from radio
frequency interference. However,
for optimal performance, it is
recommended that the following
points are observed:
1. Consider placing the
Prima away from
wireless routers.
2. Separate the Prima
from amplifiers using
toroidal transformers.
3. Operate mobile
phones at a distance
to avoid interference.
Although the Prima
is largely shielded, it
can generate radio
frequency interference that
may have an eect on radio
and television reception. If this
occurs, please reconsider your
placement.

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Before connecting the Prima
to any equipment, consult the
manufacturer’s user guide to
confirm compatibility.
When connecting the Prima to
any equipment, make sure that
all devices are o, including the
Prima.
Once connected, switch all
equipment on starting with
the source and ending with the
amplification.
Initially, operate the any
connected equipment on its
lowest gain setting and lowest
volume setting, gently increasing
to a comfortable listening level.
Never operate connected
equipment to the Prima
at excessive sound levels;
permanent hearing damage and
loss can occur.
The included 15V 4000mA
power supply simply plugs into
the Prima.
If the power supply is
prematurely disconnected Prima
may still remain active for up to
15 seconds, however, this may
cause damage to connected
equipment.
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
Connecting your equipment 1.4
Never disconnect
the power cable
during operation.
Only disconnect when Prima
is o. If the power cable
is disconnected during
operation there is a risk
of damage to connected
equipment.
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2.1 Warranty period & registering your purchase
2.2 Making a claim & warranty exclusions
2.0 Warranty
Warranty 2.0
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2.1 Warranty period & registering
your purchase
2.2 Making a claim & warranty
exclusions
Warranty period & registering
your purchase
2.1
At point of sale, Chord
Electronics Ltd. provides the
Prima with a comprehensive
five-year warranty* which
covers defects in materials and
workmanship through fair wear
and tear. The warranty will be
void if any other PSU other than
that supplied is used.
*The warranty is transferable
with proof of purchase, however
is not available on
ex-demonstration products.
Please use the form
below to record the
details of your purchase
in the event that these are
required at a later date, we
further advise that all purchases
are registered with Chord
Electronics at: chordelectronics.
co.uk/register-product/
RETAILER:
PURCHASE PRICE:
UNIT COLOUR:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
TRANSACTION ID:

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In the unlikely event of a
claim, you must provide Chord
Electronics with the details of
the claim, including your original
proof of purchase and serial
number in order to validate the
nature of the repair.
Upon receipt, Chord Electronics
will make an assessment within
30 days and provide a reasonable
solution.
All warranty repairs must be
carried out by Chord Electronics
or an approved service centre to
guarantee the quality and safety
of the repair.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: The
warranty does not cover connected
equipment, personal injury or
development natural patina of the
metalwork and will be null and void
if the following is applied: wilful
neglect; modification or tampering
of the product; improper use of the
product; acts of God; damage caused
by a connected device; mechanical
shock; fire or application of excessive
heat or repair/modification by a non-
authorised third-party vendor.
2.1 Warranty period & registering
your purchase
2.2 Making a claim & warranty
exclusions
Making a claim
& warranty exclusions
2.2
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