Redgum RGi35 / 35ENR User manual

REDGUM Audio
Integrated Amplifier
RGi35 / 35ENR
RGi60 / 60ENR
RGi120 / 120ENR
wner’s manual
REDGUM Audio Pty Ltd
401 Belgrave - Gembrook Rd
Emerald, IC, 3782, Australia
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
redgumaudio.com
ABN 45 093 132 515

Contents
Why REDGUM?.............................................................. 1
Unpacking.................................................................... 2
Connecting your amplifier to other components............. 3
Loudspeaker........................................................................... 3
D D Players, CD Players and other components.................... 4
External power amplifier........................................................ 5
Record out ….......................................................................... 5
How to use your REDGUM amplifier …........................... 6
Turning the amplifier on and off............................................. 6
Why do I hear sounds when turning on and off...................... 7
Input source selection............................................................ 7
olume and Balance control................................................... 8
Achieving the best sound from your speakers................ 9
Where to put your speakers.................................................... 9
Your listening room................................................................. 10
Other helpful hints.................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting........................................................... 12
Specifications.............................................................. 15
Warranty..................................................................... 17
Warranty Registration................................................. 18

Why REDGUM?
The River Red Gum is Australia’s most widespread and recognised tree,
and it produces a wood that is truly unique. It yields the second
hardest timber in the world, and this strength saw its widespread use in
the railway lines that sprang up to connect the rapidly expanding
colonies of early 20th century Australia. Its resistance to termites also
made it the natural choice for building foundations, and to this day it
continues to support some of our most historic structures.
The River Red Gum can be found on most river banks in mainland
Australia, where its roots tap into water stored in the sands and its
leaves provide food for the indigenous wildlife. Its presence is
synonymous with the Australian outback, at once a symbol of life
sustaining water and the struggle against a harsh climate. When
conditions turn dry, the Red Gum will adapt by shedding huge branches
from its trunk in an effort to conserve moisture. As anyone familiar
with camping in the Australian bush will tell you… don’t ever pitch your
tent underneath a Red Gum tree!
A celebrated part of our culture, it has perhaps been made most
famous through the landscape paintings of Hans Heysen and Ronald
Bull.
And while Red Gum wood was in wide use throughout Australia’s
history, it was not until the invention of the carbide saw that it was
possible to cut the wood accurately. And only then could the real
beauty of this unique hardwood be unveiled.
When polished it reveals a deep red lustre, highlighted by an
intertwining and tightly packed grain structure. Fine irregularities add
to this beauty, and it is highly sought after as a decorative wood for
these unique aesthetic properties. No two pieces of Red Gum will
match exactly, and this is as it should be. Like our products, each
piece is outstanding and unique.
Now that you’ve heard the story of the Australian River Red Gum, it’s
time to listen to your very own REDGUM. We’ve carefully selected and
lovingly crafted each piece before coupling it to some of the finest
audio engineering that money can buy. The results? Stunning!
Once heard on a REDGUM, such expectations cannot be unheard!

Unpacking
Carefully unpack and inspect your new amplifier.
In the carton there should be:
an Owner's Manual
the on/off key (for key switch versions only)
a REDGUM key ring
if remote controlled, 2 remote control handsets, 1 as spare
the amplifier itself
a power cord
If there is any damage to the amplifier, contact your dealer
immediately. It is a good idea to keep the shipping carton and packing
materials, as they can be used to protect your amplifier whenever you
need to move it again in the future. An illustration of how to safely
repack is attached to the inside of the carton.
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Connecting your amplifier to other components
For safety reasons, always ensure that your amplifier and other
components are turned off and disconnected from mains power before
making any connections. Failure to do so may result in an electrical
shock and/or damage to your equipment.
Loudspeakers
The loudspeaker terminals at the rear of your amplifier are colour
coded red (+) and black (-).
Follow the steps below to connect your amplifier to your speakers.
Step Action
1 Connect the:
red (+) amplifier terminals to the respective red speaker
(+) terminals; and
black (-) amplifier terminals to the respective black (-)
speaker terminals.
Make sure when doing this that you connect the Left/Right speakers to
the Left /Right channel outputs on the amplifier.
2 Ensure that all connections points are clean, and that all connections
are secure. Check that wiring terminations look neat and that no loose
strands of wires are touching any other terminals. Failure to make neat
connections may result in poor sound, or amplifier damage.
Note: We recommend using heavy gauge speaker cable for the best
quality sound (the heavier, the better, and with a 2mm minimum). (e.g.
REDGUM RGAEL - 7AWG/10mm² high Damping Factor speaker cable)
Out
Switching
Remote
In
300W (max)
220-240 50/60Hz
AC
Do Not Open
Speaker
Left
Speaker
+--+ Right
Ne Pas Ouvrir
Risk of Electric Shock
Risque de Choc Electrique
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DVD players, CD players and other components
There are five input connections at the rear of your amplifier labelled
CD1, A 1, D D, CD2 and A 2. Each of these inputs has a Left and
Right channel jack, and these are colour coded white (Left channel) and
red (Right channel).
Connect the output jacks of each of your components to the
corresponding input jacks at the rear of the amplifier. When doing this,
be careful to ensure that the correct Left/Right channel connections
have been made. RCA connectors are colour coded to help you, so use
the white plugs for the Left channel and the red plug for the Right
channel. We recommend the use of high quality RCA interconnects
wherever possible, for the best quality sound. (e.g. REDGUM's RGAP
05 & RGAP 1)
The amplifier inputs are all the same sensitivity, and will accept a
signal from any line-level source (Media servers, Tuner, MP3, Mini Disc,
DAT player, CR, etc.). Therefore, any unused inputs may be used by
other components. If you wish to connect a Turntable, you will need to
purchase a separate Phono Preamplifier. REDGUM Audio produces a
stand-alone Phono Preamplifier, RGPH models. If in any doubt, consult
your dealer.
Record Out Preamp
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REDGUM Integrated Amplifier

External power amplifier
Your REDGUM amplifier comes with ‘Preamp Out’ sockets. This allows
the amplifier’s pre-amp stage to be connected to an external power
amplifier if desired. To do this, connect your REDGUM amplifier’s
outputs marked Left/Right Pre-amp Out to the corresponding Left/Right
Pre-amp Inputs on the external power amplifier using high quality RCA
interconnects.
Record ut
The Record Out/Tape Out sockets allow you to record a signal coming
in through any of the input sockets (for example, your CD player). This
signal is unprocessed, and fed directly from the input sockets to the
Record Out sockets to allow the best quality “straight through”
recording. Use RCA connectors to connect the Record Out sockets to
your recording device.

How to use your REDGUM amplifier
At the front of your amplifier is an on/off switch, and three controls.
Fully manual units have three rotary controls whereas remote
controlled units have a fixed input control. These controls are used to
turn the amplifier on and off, select the input source, and adjust the
volume, thereby achieving the Dual Mono balance.
Turning the amplifier on and off
For key switch versions, both manual and remote controlled, insert the
key provided into the lock. When the key is vertical, the power is off.
To turn on the power, rotate the key clockwise a quarter turn.
Remote-controlled units: Whenever power is first applied to
the amplifier
When switched on at the power point, a beep will be heard after 2
seconds, once the MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards)
power supply has stabilised. This is followed by a rising 'whoop' sound;
a number of beeps indicating its Firmware version; if set higher than ½
way, Left then Right volume controls are 'run down' till both set at ¼; a
quick series of clicks from the Power-On-Self-Test of all relays and
indicating lights; concluded by a rising “ta-dah” tone, indicating that all
is well. (See “Firmware” page at end of manual for complete listing.)
N.B. Remote Control models will only operate with the key in
the On position, and then Power n/ ff is via the remote
control handset only. (If mislaid, check in Troubleshooting.)
Toggling the Amp Power button returns unit to Standby.
For manual units:
Your amplifier utilises a key switch as the On/Off control, or the option
of a rocker/toggle switch if preferred. For the latter, flick the switch on
the front panel to turn the amplifier on and off. 'Off' for Standby power.
You may remove the key when the amplifier is turned on - key switch
horizontal. (However, for convenience, it is recommended that you
leave the key in place.) If removed, you can safely turn the amplifier on
and off via the power point.
Note
Always make sure that the volume is turned down before turning on your
amplifier, to protect your equipment.