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Primare I20 Integrated Amplifier User Guide
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COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Copyright © 2002 Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved.
Primare Systems AB
Idavägen 17D
SE-352 46 Växjö
Sweden
The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of
publication. However, our policy is one of continuous development and so the
information is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Primare Systems AB.
Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB. All other product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or
moisture.
Dangerous voltages inside. Do not open the cabinet. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be carried out by qualified service
personnel only.
FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our
instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and
television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out
in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits
are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in
home installations.
EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits
set out in EN55013 and EN55020.
This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd.
http://www.interface.co.uk
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Contents
Introduction
WELCOME TO THE I20 INTEGRATED
AMPLIFIER.................................................................. (1
USING THE I20 WITH OTHER PRIMARE
PRODUCTS................................................................ (1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION............................. (2
Using the I20 Integrated Amplifier
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.................................. (3
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ........................................ (4
SWITCHING ON AND OFF................................ (4
SELECTING A SOURCE........................................ (5
CHANGING THE VOLUME.................................. (5
CHANGING THE BALANCE................................ (5
Connecting the I20 Integrated Amplifier
BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS........................... (7
POWER CONNECTIONS..................................... (8
OUTPUTS ................................................................... (8
INPUTS....................................................................... (8
Index
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Introduction
Welcome to the Primare I20 Integrated Amplifier! This chapter introduces you to
its key features, and explains how you can take advantage of its superb sound
as the key component in your hi-fi system.
WELCOME TO THE I20 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
The I20 is an integrated preamplifier and power amplifier with extraordinary
performance for its price.
High-performance power amplifier
The I20 incorporates a power amplifier providing 70 Watts per channel of
superb quality sound.
Flexible inputs
The I20 preamplifier stage provides four inputs, labelled CD, TUNER, LINE 1,
and LINE 2, to cater for a flexible range of sources.
Fixed and variable outputs
The currently selected source is provided on two pairs of line-level outputs, for
connecting the I20 to other equipment. The TAPE OUT sockets are
independent of the position of the volume control, and allow you to connect
the I20 to a tape recorder. The PRE OUT sockets are controlled by the volume
control, and can be used to connect the I20 to another output stage.
Superb technical design
The I20 incorporates a classic circuit design based on J-FET input devices and
bipolar output devices, typical of far more expensive equipment, giving high
performance and excellent reliability.
Intuitive user interface
In keeping with the philosophy of the Primare range of systems, the I20 can be
controlled through a very simple and intuitive set of front panel controls.
Alternatively all the functions of the I20 can be controlled by the C20 Remote
Control supplied with the I20, along with the other Primare components in your
system.
USING THE I20 WITH OTHER PRIMARE PRODUCTS
Although the I20 is flexible enough to work with virtually any other equipment
you have in your system, it is ideal for use with the other products in the
Primare range, such as the Primare V25 DVD Player, Primare T21 FM Stereo
Tuner, or Primare D20 Integrated CD Player. A particular benefit of using the
I20 with other Primare sources is that you can control your entire system with a
single remote control, to give you a fully integrated system with the simplest
possible user interface.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Output power per channel 2 x 70W into 8Ω, 2 x 110W into 4Ω
Speaker terminals 4 –16Ω
Output impedance <0.08Ω
DC offset <5mV
Line inputs 330mV
Tape outputs 300mV
Frequency response <10Hz – 100kHz, -3dB
THD 0.08% (1kHz, 10V into 8Ω)
Signal-to-noise, line -98dB (A-weighted)
Power consumption, standby <16W
Peak current ±20A
Dimensions (WxDxH) 430 x 275 x 95mm
Weight 11kg
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Using the I20 Integrated Amplifier
This chapter explains how to operate the I20 Integrated Amplifier, using either
the front panel controls or the remote control.
]A The STANDBY button switches the I20 to standby, or switches it on from
standby.
]B The input selector buttons select one of the four source inputs.
]C The VOLUME control changes the volume.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
All the functions of the I20 Integrated Amplifier can be accessed using the five
front panel push buttons and volume control, and information about its
operation is displayed on the front panel display:
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V
CD
VOLUME
TUNER LINE 1 LINE 2
I20 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
STANDBY
]B ]C
]A
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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
The following illustration shows the information on the front panel display:
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]B
]A
]A Volume setting.
]B Currently selected input.
To dim the front panel display
•Press the DIM button on the remote control.
The display will dim to show just the currently selected source.
To restore the normal display
•Press the DIM button again.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
To switch on
•Use the switch under the left-hand edge of the front panel.
During normal operation you can leave the I20 switched on and in standby.
To switch to standby
•Press the STANDBY button on the front panel or the STBY button on the
remote control.
To switch on from standby
•Press the STANDBY button on the front panel.
Selecting any function with the remote control will also switch on the I20 from
standby.
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SELECTING A SOURCE
The I20 Integrated Amplifier provides a choice of four line inputs, labelled:
CD, TUNER, LINE 1, and LINE 2.
To select a source
•Press the button on the front panel or the remote control corresponding to
the source you want to select.
The currently selected source is indicated by a Von the front panel display:
For example: 23
V
•Alternatively, press the Aor Vbuttons on the remote control to step
between sources.
CHANGING THE VOLUME
The I20 allows you to vary the volume from 0 (silence) to 79 (maximum
volume).
To change the volume
• Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel, or press the <or >buttons
on the remote control.
The current volume setting is shown on the front panel.
For example: 24
V
CHANGING THE BALANCE
You can change the balance of the sound between the left and right channels
to shift the position of the stereo image.
To change the balance
•Press the [/BAL button on the remote control.
The front panel display shows the current balance setting, where -6
corresponds to the leftmost position, 0 corresponds to centre, and 6
corresponds to the rightmost position.
For example: -2
V
•Press the <or >buttons on the remote control to adjust the balance.
•Press the [/BAL button again to revert to the normal volume display.
Alternatively the normal display will revert automatically after four seconds.
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Connecting the I20 Integrated Amplifier
This chapter explains how to connect the I20 to the other components in your
system, using the connections on the back panel.
]D Audio inputs.
]E Tape outputs.
]F Preamplifier outputs.
TAPE
OUT
RIGHT SPEAKER
+ –
PRE
OUTCD TUNER LINE 1 LINE 2
GROUND
LEFT SPEAKER
– +
]D ]G]E ]F
]C]A ]B
]A Right loudspeaker outputs.
]B Ground terminal.
]C Left loudspeaker outputs
BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS
]G Mains power input and fuse.
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POWER CONNECTION
Warning: Before connecting power check that the required supply voltage,
indicated on the back panel, corresponds to your local AC supply. If a
different voltage is stated on the type plate do not connect the amplifier to the
mains power, and seek advice from your dealer.
Connect the mains power using the enclosed mains cable.
Note: Always disconnect the amplifier from the mains power before
connecting or disconnecting any of the cables.
OUTPUTS
Loudspeaker outputs
Connect the left and right loudspeakers to the corresponding terminals. The
terminals can accept speaker cables terminated with 4mm banana plugs,
spade terminals, or bare wires. To connect bare wires unscrew the terminal,
pass the bare wire through the hole in the terminal bolt, and clamp the wire in
place by screwing the terminal back down.
Preamplifier outputs
The PRE OUT sockets provide a line-level output from the I20 preamplifier
stage which can be connected to another preamplifier. The level of this output
is controlled by the VOLUME control on the I20.
The TAPE OUT sockets provide a fixed level copy of the currently selected
source, suitable for connecting to a tape recorder.
INPUTS
Source inputs
Connect each source to the appropriate source input, connecting the right
channel to the red socket and the left channel to the white socket.
To connect an analogue turntable with a moving magnet or moving coil
cartridge you will need an additional phono preamplifier such as the Primare
R20. The output of the turntable is connected to the R20, and the output of the
R20 should be connected to a spare input on the I20, such as LINE1.
A ground terminal is provided above the input sockets to allow you to provide
a direct ground connection for sources in order to remove hum loops.
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Index
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audio inputs ....................................... 7, 8
audio outputs ..................................... 7, 8
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back panel connections ............................ 7
balance, changing ................................... 5
C
connections ............................................. 7
F
front panel
controls .............................................. 3
display ............................................... 4
G
ground terminal ....................................... 7
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input selector buttons ................................ 3
inputs................................................. 7, 8
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loudspeaker outputs ............................ 7, 8
O
outputs ............................................... 7, 8
P
power, connecting .................................... 8
preamplifier outputs ............................ 7, 8
S
source inputs ...................................... 7, 8
source, selecting ...................................... 5
STANDBY button ...................................... 3
standby, switching on from ....................... 4
T
tape outputs ....................................... 7, 8
technical specification .............................. 2
V
volume, changing .................................... 5
VOLUME control ...................................... 3
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