giff audio alana User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL

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Please be sure to read this manual prior to installation and use.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS:
UNPACKING:
When removing the Alana from the shipping carton, care must be taken.
Use a sharp knife to carefully open the box, being careful not to extend the
knife into the box. Once the box is opened, the packing material may be
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box. Please pay attention to the faceplate. Do not contact the faceplate
or the switches with other objects. The switches may break.
WARNING:
The Alana is heavy. Care must be used
when lifting and positioning it.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CARE:
The Alana is made from heavy gage powder coated steel with an anodized or
chrome plated faceplate. The unit is best cleaned with a damp cloth, but the
faceplate may be polished with an appropriate metal polish and the main chassis
polished with an automotive wax. Care must be take not to allow either pol-
ishing dust or particles to enter into the unit through the vent holes.
Opperation:
Once the Alana is properly connected to power, source, and your amplier, it may
be turned on using the “POWER” switch. To avoid source turn on noise, it is best
to turn the Alana on after the source is powered and before the amplier is turned
on. The LED above the switch will light when the power is on. The volume should
not be turned up until it has had a couple minutes to warm up and stabilize.
The “VOLUME” switch is located in the middle of the faceplate. The remote control
reciever is located just above it. The “SOURCE” switch is on the far left and is used
to select between dierent input sources.
When rst powered on, the display will show “15”. This corresponds to the volume
setting. Pressing “UP” on the remote or on the volume switch will increase the
volume and “DOWN” decreases it. The Maximum setting is “84” and the minimum
setting is “00”.
If “LEFT” or “RIGHT” is pressed on the remote, that channels volume setting will be
displayed for one second and then the display will return to the current volume
setting. To reset the balance, adjust the balance until there is no change in the
display setting after the one second, reduce both channels to “00”, or turn power
o.
If the source is pressed on the remote, or the source switch is pressed up, the
input source will increment from one to four. The corresponding input on the
back will be selected. The current source will be displayed for one second, then the
new source will be displayed for one second. The display will then return to the
voume setting.
Pressing “MUTE” on the remote or down on the “SOURCE” switch will toggle
between the current volume setting and “00”.

The Alana is heavy and should be placed on a sturdy support. A lot of heat is
generated and there should be several inches of ventilation room around the
unit. Excessive heat build up will decrease the life of the components inside.
The unit should be placed close to the digital source, but far away from any
noise generating components like large transformers and motors.
One the back of the unit there is an IEC power input, Fuse (3 amp Slow Blow),
Four inputs and the left and right outputs. The outputs are locat-
ed farthest from the power input. The inputs are selectable from the front
panel selector.
input output
one two three four one two
Designed and manufactured in the USA
by Gill Audio Design, N. Providence RI
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT OPEN
REPLACE FUSE WITH
SAME TYPE 3A, 250VAC
Model: Alana
Serial Number:__________

BREAK-IN PERIOD:
While the Alana is ready to be enjoyed when shipped from the factory, it
will benefit from a few hours of break-in. Over the first 100 hours, the per-
formance will continue to improve. After this time, serious listening can begin.
It is also recommended that at least 30 minutes warm up time be given prior to
any serious listening. This allows all the internal components to fully heat up
and stabilize.
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TUBE REPLACEMENT:
To remove the top/side panel, loosen and remove the allen bolts from the top
and bottom of the Alana. The t is very tight to minimize vibrations during use,
so handle it carefully. The tubes are inserted as shown in the diagram below.
Line up the tubes properly with the socket, and carefully press them into place.
The sockets fit tightly to the tubes. Use gentle pressure, but do not force or
jam the tubes into place. That may either damage the tube, the socket, or the
circuit board.
power
trans.
choke
6DJ8/6922
6DJ8/6922
6FQ7

TWO YEAR WARRANTY:
Gill Audio Design warrants that all products have been carefully tested, inspected,
and warranted for two (2) years from the date of original purchase. This includes
parts and labor for all internal components. Vacuum tubes are covered for 90
days. Failures due to misuse, damage, neglect, or unauthorized repair or modi-
cations are not covered. Replacing the tubes with dierent type tubes or replac-
ing the fuse with one of a higher rating voids all warrantees. If you have a prob-
lem with a Gill product and it is under warrantee, return it to the factory (postage
paid). Once the defect is found, you will be contacted. Gill Audio Design shall be
the sole judge of such defects. The liability of Gill Audio Design shall be limited
to the repair or replacement at its sole option of any defective product.
For Service, Upgrades, and Technical Support contact:
Gill Audio Design
4 Great View Ave.
N. Pr ovidence, RI 02904
For Sales and Distribution contact:
Art Audio USA
34 Briarwood Rd.
Cranston, RI 02920
[phone] Tel.
[phone] Fax.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Solid state Integrated Amplier
Gain: 12dB with 15 Volt maximum output
Distortion: 0.5%
Output Impedance: 500 ohms
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
full output
Input Impedance 50 kohms
S/N Ratio: 90dB.
Dimensions: 16.5" x 15" x 4.5" [ W x D x H ]
Weight:: 35 lbs. (standard version )

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