Gold Note TUBE-1006 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
TUBE-1006
GOLD NOTE
MUTE
TUBE-1006
6 VALVES TUBE OUTPUT STAGE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records.
Serial Number:
Model:
Do not disassemble any part of the product.
Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
For service and problems of any kind, contact qualied Gold Note personnel.
Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc.
The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit.
Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit.
CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER ONLY TO QUALIFIED GOLD NOTE SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE
WARNING!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read these instructions and store them.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow the instructions.
4. Do not use this apparatus near water.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Do not block the ventilation openings and install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or
grounding-type plug: a polarised plug has two blades with
one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel only.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way (such as when the power cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture) and in any case when the apparatus does not
operate normally or has been dropped.

FRONT & REAR PANELS
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TUBE-1006
GOLD NOTE
123
MUTE
1. Power On LED light
2. Power On/Standby button
3. Mute
ANALOGUE AUDIO IN:
1. 5 Pole GN Connector by Neutrik Balanced Left & Right Analogue Audio IN
ANALOGUE AUDIO OUT:
2. RCA Unbalanced Left & Right Analogue Audio OUT
3. XLR by Neutrik Balanced Left & Right Analogue Audio OUT
POWER:
4. On/Off Master Switch
5. AC Power Plug IEC with fuse
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SET-UP TUBE-1006
MATCHING TUBE-1006 WITH A GN SOURCE
AUTO-MATCHING
TUBE-1012 can be matched with Gold Note sources (like CD-1000 and DS-1000) in an easy and fast way:
STEP 1: Switch On the GN source rst.
STEP 2: After 2 seconds the source is ON, switch ON the Master switch on the rear panel of TUBE-1006.
STEP 3: The led on TUBE-1006 will start blinking and keep blinking while the music is off, turning into a xed light only when the music
is playing.
Please Note:
when changing track the TUBE-1006 will automatically turn into MUTE mode and the led light will blink again for a while.
Once the procedure is complete, TUBE-1006 will be controlled by the source and will be turned On/Off as the source is On/Off
MANUAL MATCHING
In case your GN source doesn’t support the auto-matching feature, TUBE-1006 must be turned on manually in order to work correctly.
STEP 1: Turn On your GN source.
STEP 2: Turn On the Master switch on the rear panel of TUBE-1006.
STEP 3: Press the Power On/Standby button on the front panel of TUBE-1006.
STEP 4: The front led on TUBE-1006 will blink for about 30 seconds while the unit is warming-up.
STEP 5: Wait until the led stops blinking, TUBE-1006 is now ready.
Remember to turn Off TUBE-1006 by pressing the Power On/Standby button when the source is turned Off.

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WARRANTY & SERVICE
WARRANTY
To validate the warranty is necessary to register the unit on the Gold Note internet web site within 15 days from the purchase on the
appropriate area of the web site:
www.goldnote.it/warranty
If the unit is not registered correctly or has been purchased from a different country of the purchaser home address the unit will not be
covered by any warranty and the registration will be refused.
The warranty does not does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Styli and Batteries.
SERVICE
Every GOLD NOTE® product is the result of meticulous technological research, and consequently their correct functioning is guaranteed.
In spite of this it is possible that problems may emerge which non-specialist users cannot resolve.
In this case, contact your dealer to be advised on how the fault can be solved.
Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the national distributor or without being authorised to do so.
In such cases both GOLD NOTE® and the distribution agents operating within your territory decline responsibility of any kind.
For more information please visit www.goldnote.it/service
PLEASE NOTE
Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary at any time and without notice.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
FAQ
ACTION
DESCRIPTION HOW TO ADJUST IT
CLEANING THE UNIT The Unit is dirty and needs to be
cleaned
• With EXTREME care use ONLY diluted alcohol
and a very soft 100% cotton cloth to sweep dust
and stains out.
• Any acid or not extremely soft cloth will
irreversibly damage the amplier ne aesthetic.
• Do not use any alcohol to clean the unit
anodized label, or printed parts. Only dry clothes
allowed.
SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDY
TUBE-1012
IS NOT WORKING
Press the MUTE button to disable mute
function
The unit is on MUTE
For spare parts visit the ofcial Gold Note store at:
http://www.akamaiaudio.it/
• Check the power cable and make sure
it is connected properly
• Check the Master switch and make
sure it is On
• Press the Power On/Standby button
The fuse is blown Substitute the fuse with one of the
same value
TUBE-1012
IS NOT PLAYING
Wait for the unit to be ready
The unit is not connected to the
power
LED is Off
The unit is heating
LED is blinking

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