Fluance PA10 User manual

User Manual
PA10 - High Fidelity Phono Preamp

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of your Fluance product. We hope you
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Fluance has successfully revolutionized the home audio industry.
Fluance develops a broad line of high-delity products based on ve
key aspects: Sound Quality, Solid Construction, Performance, Style,
and Value. These distinctive points make Fluance the most reliable
and respected name among our fans and ensure your music is heard
the way your favorite artist intended.
Today, Fluance expands on this vision and takes its approach to a
new level. With our dedicated team, Fluance assures its products
meet the most stringent marks of quality control - overseeing each
step from design to manufacturing - and has raised the industry bar
in customer experience and quality to be second-to-none.
What’s Included
What You’ll Need
• Turntable
• Ground Cables
• RCA Audio Cables
PA10 Phono
Preamplier
User
Manual
LIFETIME
Customer Support
Lifetime
Customer
Support
2 Year
Warranty
Power
Adapter
• Powered Speakers
• Amplier + Passive Speakers
OR

Product Layout
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32
6
4
5
1. Power LED
2. Phono RCA Input
3. Power Input
4. Ground Terminal
5. 20Hz High Pass Filter
6. RCA Line Output

Turntable Connection
IMPORTANT: If your turntable has an internal phono preamplier it
must be disabled/bypassed before connecting to the PA10. For
information on disabling/bypassing an internal preamplier please
check the turntable manual or contact your turntable manufacturer.
1. Connect an RCA cable and ground cable to your turntable.
2. Connect the RCA and ground cables to the Phono RCA Input
and Ground Terminal on the PA10.
Note: It is recommended for best performance to use a high quality
RCA cable with a <90pF capacitance rating. The Fluance 90pF RCA
cable (CA03) is available at www.uance.com/turntable

Amplifier/Powered Speaker Connection
1. Connect an RCA cable and ground cable to the RCA Output
and Ground Terminal on the PA10.
2. Connect the RCA and ground cables to an RCA input and
ground terminal on your amplier or powered speakers.
Note: If there is no ground terminal on your powered speakers/ampli-
er loosening a screw on the chassis, inserting the ground cable, and
tightening the screw can achieve the same result.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the RCA line output of the PA10 to
any input labeled PHONO on your amplier or powered speakers.
A PHONO input may use an internal preamplier, which can over
amplify the audio signal potentially damaging your speakers.
AUDIO

Power Connection
IMPORTANT: Ensure your receiver or speakers are turned off when
connecting the PA10 to power.
1. Connect the power adapter to the back of the PA10.
2. Plug the other end directly into a wall outlet. The Power LED will
indicate it is receiving power.
3. Put on a record and enjoy your favorite music!
20 Hz High Pass Filter
The high pass lter, also known as a rumble lter, gently rolls off low
end frequencies and eliminates subsonic frequencies. This feature
should be inactive for best audio performance. Activating this lter is
useful when experiencing mechanical resonances or feedback during
turntable playback.
• Button In – Filter Active
• Button Out – Filter Inactive

Frequently Asked Questions
What cartridges are compatible with the PA10?
The PA10 is intended for use with MM (Moving Magnet) cartridges only.
Is the preamplier shielded from external interference?
The PA10 phono preamplier is internally shielded to protect the
circuitry from external sources of electromagnetic interference.
What turntables are compatible with the PA10?
All Fluance turntables are compatible with the PA10. Almost all
turntables are compatible with the PA10 but it is important to ensure
any internal preamp is disabled/bypassed.
How do I adjust volume?
Playback volume is controlled by the amplier or powered speakers
connected to your PA10. The PA10 does not have the ability to adjust
playback volume.
Are the ground cables required?
It is recommended to properly ground all devices connected in a
turntable setup. Failure to properly ground the turntable and
preamplier may cause a low frequency humming sound.
What should I do if I’m experiencing humming?
Ensure that all devices connected in the turntable setup are properly
grounded. It is recommended to also use high quality RCA cables with
a <90pF rating. If the humming persists then try moving your speakers
to a separate surface than your turntable. If your speakers and turn-
table are too close the stylus can pickup unwanted vibrations causing
humming and feedback.

Specifications
Audio Specications
Gain 38 dB
Audio Circuit Type Passively Equalized RIAA
Compatible Sylus MM
Phono Input Sensitivity 30 mV
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.004%
Signal/Noise (S/N) Ratio > 90 dBA
Noise Floor (unweighted) < 220 uV
RIAA Equalisation Accuracy (deviation) 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz +/-0.5 dB
Input Impedance 47 kohm
Input Load Capacity 100 pF
Output Impedance 100 ohm
Output Voltage 2.2 V
Maximum Input 100 mV
Maximum Phono Stage Output 125 mV
High Pass Filter Cutoff 20 Hz
Crosstalk (20-20000 Hz) -86 dB
Dynamic Range > 85 dB
Input/Output Specications
Input RCA L/R (Gold Plated)
Output RCA L/R (Gold Plated)
Ground Terminal Yes
Cabinet Specications
Cabinet Material MDF
Finish PVC Wood - Black
Power Specications
Power Input 110-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.5 A
Power Output 24 V, 500 mA
Power Consumption 0.4 W
General Specications
Dimensions 4 x 2.25 x 3.6 inches
Weight 11.5 oz (325 g)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture. Electrical equipment should NEVER be kept or stored in damp
environments. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This digital apparatus does
not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out
in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE CONCERNING FCC REGULATIONS:
You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the part
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This unit does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital
apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This symbol means the equipment is a Class II or double-insulated electrical appliance.
It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to
electrical earth.
DOUBLE INSULATED - When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Correct Disposal of this product: This marking indicates that this product
should not be disposed with other household wastes through the EU. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncon-
trolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the
return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was
purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.
CAUTION: This product was intended to use for professional person, does not provide
power management function. Once don’t use/operate the equipment, please power off
to save the energy.
IMPORTANT!: Since digital circuitry may cause interference to other radio or television
tuners nearby, switch this unit off when not in use or move it away from the affected
radio/television tuner.
FCC Warning

Warranty Information
Thank you for choosing Fluance! We guarantee your investment in our products is a
solid one. High performance components combined with quality craftsmanship allow us
to maintain the highest possible production standards. All items are guaranteed against
defects in materials and craftsmanship. Fluance has outstanding quality control; if some-
thing should go wrong with any of our products, we will repair it free of charge within
the warranty period. If the product cannot be repaired, we will replace the product. If the
product has been discontinued, we will replace the product with either the newest ver-
sion of said product or current equivalent. In the event that Fluance replaces a product
under warranty, the replacement would only carry the original warranty from the original
date of purchase.
Warranty Period
The Fluance products below are warrantied for parts and labor for the stated period from
date of original purchase, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the warranty.
Any refurbished products that are discontinued hold a 90 day warranty from the date of
original purchase. Fluance warranties are valid for the original owner and are non-trans-
ferable.
• Home Audio Passive Speakers: Lifetime Warranty
• Active or Powered Speakers: Two Year Warranty
• HiFi Turntables: Two Year Warranty
• Batteries (For Powered Speakers): One Year Warranty
Warranty Exclusions:
Products purchased from a dealer not authorized by Fluance.
Products with the serial number defaced, altered, or missing.
Defects resulting from disaster, accident, abuse, misuse, lightning, power surges, neglect,
unauthorized modication or water damage.
Defect or damage as a result of repairs performed by a person or party not authorized
by Fluance.
Defects of damage occurring during shipping (claims should be made with the shipping
company).
To Obtain Warranty Service
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contact or call us at 1-888-617-6863 to set up a Return Authorization. Products returned
without a valid Return Authorization number will be refused.
Fluance products must be returned in their original packaging. Our products are
packaged specially to protect them from any damage during shipping, and without this
packaging the return shipment could get damaged.
This warranty does not cover the shipping cost, insurance, or any other incidental
charges. Products shipped for warranty service must be pre-paid by the customer, and
Fluance will cover the cost to ship the repaired or replaced product back to the customer.

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