Roksan Audio Blak User manual

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blak Integrated Amplier
Manual
blak
Integrated Amplier
MANUAL
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blak Integrated Amplier
Manual
• Safety Instructions (accompanying card)
• Introduction
• Cautions
• Installation
• Setup
• Operation
• Troubleshooting
• Guarantee
• Specications
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Roksan blak Integrated Amplier.
This amplier is designed and manufactured to the highest specication and rigorously
tested to reward you with many years of listening pleasure.
Your blak amplier is an integral part of your system. Its correct installation, set-up and
operation will have a signicant inuence on the performance of the entire hi- installation.
Please read the contents of this manual thoroughly. It will help you to understand your hi-
equipment better and further enhance your listening pleasure.
UNPACKING
Included in the packing of your blak amplier you will nd:
• One mains lead tted with the correct mains power plug for your country.
• One Roksan R7 remote control & battery
• One Bluetooth antenna
After removing these items please retain all packing material. Correct packing is necessary for
future transportation of your blak Integrated Amplier.
MAINTENANCE
After disconnecting the blak Integrated Amplier from the mains supply, the cabinet and
front panel may be cleaned with a dry lint-free cloth. Avoid using abrasive substances or sol-
vents.
Roksan Audio declares that the apparatus blak Integrated Amplier is in compliance with Di-
rective 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the follow-
ing internet address: www.roksan.co.uk
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CAUTIONS
Your blak Integrated Amplier is set to operate from a xed supply voltage which is marked
on a label next to the mains input plug. Before connecting the mains lead please check that
your mains supply corresponds to the label as below:
230V Products: Voltage Range 220V – 240V
115V Products: Voltage Range: 110V – 120V
100V Products: Voltage Range: 90V – 110V
The mains lead supplied with this product has an IEC mains socket which plugs into the IEC
connector on the unit’s rear panel. The other end is normally attached to the appropriate
mains plug for your country. In the UK this is the standard UK13A plug.
If the plug becomes damaged or is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off
and an appropriate plug tted by a qualied service personnel. The replacement plug should
have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug should be disposed of to
avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.
Should you move to another area where either the mains voltage or the mains plug are
different from those as supplied with your Integrated Amplier, please contact the appointed
Roksan distributor for assistance.
Please observe correct mains polarity at all times.
The blak Integrated Amplier mains fuse is located on the rear panel next to the IEC mains
connector. This must only be replaced by the fuse of the type and rating as described on the
fuse rating label on the rear panel of the unit.
This product requires connection to earth (ground). The earth wire (in the UK this is colour
coded green/yellow) of the mains cable supplied with your Integrated Amplier must be
connected to a suitable earthing point established for this purpose by your electricity supply
company. If you are in any doubt, consult a qualied electrician. If the equipment is likely to
be unattended for some time, unplug it from the mains supply. Please read the safety instruc-
tions and follow all guidance.
AC MAINS SUPPLY
Your blak Integrated Amplier should be located in a well ventilated area and kept away from
sources of heat, dust and humidity and from direct sunlight. The integrated amplier may be
positioned either as a free standing unit or alongside another audio/video product. Never al-
low liquids or other objects to fall into the unit.
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. DO NOT remove any panels or attempt to service
it yourself. Unauthorised servicing will void the warranty.
LOCATION
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INSTALLATION
blak INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER - FRONT PANEL VIEW
• 1. AC Mains Power Switch
• 2. Headphone socket
• 3. LED display
• 4. Volume control
• 5. Input selector button (back)
• 6. Input selector button (forward)
• 7. ‘OK’ button
12 3 4 5 6 7
1 0
To switch the unit on, operate the
AC mains switch located under
the front left of the amplier (1).
The position to the left marked
‘1’ is ON, the position to the right
marked ‘0’ is OFF.
Switch in OFF
position
Switch in ON
position
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blak INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER - REAR PANEL VIEW
• 10. Right loudspeaker output
• 11. Earth ground for phono input
• 12. Phono input (Moving Magnet)
• 13. Line 1 input
• 14. Line 2 input
• 15. Line 3 input
• 16. Balanced XLR input
• 17. Bluetooth antenna
• 18. USB ‘type B’ input
• 19. Voltage & fuse label
• 20. AC mains fuse holder
• 21. AC mains socket
• 22. Left loudspeaker output
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
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SETUP
Please refer to the front & rear panel views.
The moulded IE connector or the supplied mains lead should be plugged into socket (21) on
the rear of the unit rst and then plugged into the mains supply. The mains power switch (1) is
on the front under side of the amplier.
CONNECTING MAINS POWER
There are seven inputs on your blak Integrated Amplier. Three are line level and will accept
virtually all currently available source components, the other three are a phono input, aptX
Bluetooth wireless input and a ‘type B’ USB input.
The Phono input is factory set for Moving Magnet cartridges to accommodate record players
tted with MM phono cartridges.
All the inputs use gold plated RCA phono connectors and should be connected according to
the standard convention.
• Right Channel - Red
• Left Channel - Black
SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
If you wish to use a Moving Coil cartridge, an in-line MC step-up transformer should be
connected to the Phono Input. Alternatively a dedicated phono stage can be connected to a
line level input. For advice and demonstration of Roksan state of the art turntable
reproduction systems contact your authorised retailer.
MC INPUT CONNECTION
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The right and left loudspeakers are connected to the amplier via the rear panel binding
posts. Carefully observe polarity ensuring that the RED (+) speaker terminal is connected to
the RED (+) amplier terminal and the BLACK (-) speaker terminal to the BLACK (-) amplier
terminal. When both left and right channels are connected to the relevant speaker terminals
the amplier is ready for use.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For optimum performance it is recommended to use high quality inter-connect cables. Please
consult your dealer for advice.
For optimum performance it is recommended to use high quality speaker cable. Please
consult your dealer for advice. DO NOT use a speaker cable with conductor size less than 16
AWG (1.6mm Diameter). The binding posts accept conductor sizes up to 12 AWG.
LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS
OPERATION
The mains power switch is located on the front left under side of the amplier. This switch
should ON for normal operation and off when not in use. If unattended for a long period of
time (going on a short break, holidays etc.) the mains power should be switched OFF and the
power cord disconnected from the mains power input.
SWITCHING ON
To listen through headphones, connect a 6.35mm 1/4 inch Stereo Jack Plug to the
headphone socket (2).
HEADPHONE CONNECTION
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The INPUT Selector Buttons (5) and (6) shift through a list of the inputs one click at a time.
Pressing OK will conrm the selection, otherwise the unit will revert to the current selection.
The blak Integrated Amplier has an input selection memory. When switched on, it will
automatically recognise the previous input selection. The selected input will show in the LED
display window.
FRONT PANEL CONTROL
Make sure your device’s Bluetooth is enabled and select the Bluetooth input on the
amplier. This will select the Bluetooth source and the characters ‘BT’ will ash continuously
on the display. When your device has found the amplier, ‘Roksan blak’ will appear on your
device. Next, connect to pair your device. When paired or connected ‘BT’ will stop
ashing and remain on. You are now ready to stream music to the blak from the paired
device. If your device is aptX compatible and contains high resolution audio les, then these
will be streamed in the original high quality bit rate through the blak amplier.
Whilst streaming Bluetooth data, if you wish to revert to another input, simply use the input
selectors to the desired choice and press OK as normal. You will then have to re-connect the
device but pairing is not necessary.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION AND PAIRING
The USB input can be used with a Windows or Mac operating system computer using a USB
B-type connector cable. Select the USB input using the input selection buttons and press ‘OK’.
NOTE: It is always recommended to use a directly connected USB socket. For example, front
panel USB connections on desktop pcs often have a substandard internal wiring that can
cause degradation to the USB signal.
USING THE INTERNAL DAC AND CONNECTING TO THE USB PORT
The volume control on the blak is a precision device. It follows algorithmic law so that its
response approximates that of the human ear. The series of LEDs around the volume control
indicates the volume level. When the volume control is at 0, the output is automatically
muted. Turning the volume knob will take the unit out of mute mode.
The volume can also be muted by pressing the MUTE button on the R7 remote control. When
unmuted, the volume will return to its previous level.
VOLUME CONTROL
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MAC OPERATING SYSTEM:
There is no setup required, driver installation occurs automatically when the DAC is
rst connected to the Mac.
To select the blak Amp as your current Playback Device navigate to System Preferences >
Sound, then choose the Output tab and select “Roksan blak Amp DAC USB Audio 2.0 (or 1.0
depending on the interface)”.
WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM:
The driver can only be installed on PCs using Windows 7 onwards, and therefore USB inputs
will not work on PCs with older versions of Windows.
You must install the Roksan driver software before connecting the blak Amp to your PC. To
do this run the latest version of the driver setup software which can be found on our
website. The Setup Wizard will guide you through the process.
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To initialise the driver installation switch on your blak Amp and connect it to your PC via a
USB cable. A pop-up window will now appear installing this driver automatically.
To select as your current Playback Device navigate to Control Panel > All Control Panel Items
> Sound and select the Playback Tab. Select “Roksan blak Amp DAC USB Audio 2.0/1.0” (You
can right-click and “Set as Default Device” if desired).
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The advanced Texas Instruments DAC platform supports PCM sample rates up to 192 kHz
and also DSD (Direct Stream Digital) information for both DSD64 (1x) and DSD128 (2x).
This is only possible using a computer connected to the blak Integrated Amplier USB (via
the USB input) input using a music player program that is able to read DSD les. Numerous
programs that can achieve this are available to download.
NOTE: With all digital music les, playback capability is dependent on the playback engine
and software used.
AMP DAC
STREAMER
INPUT
VOLUME
OK
TRACK
ROK-R7 Remote Control
Self Adhesive Rear Label
CD
Main colour: Grey 90% Black
Graphic: Pantone Orange 144C
Finish: Matt
BT
SHUFFLE REPEAT
MUTE
FAST
DSD PLAYBACK
The blak Integrated Amplier/Integrated Amplier uses the Roksan
R7 remote control. Below is an outline of the functions
available.
Amp: Press to ensure remote is in correct mode
Mute: Mutes volume
Input ( ): Scroll input left
Input ( ): Scroll input right
OK: Conrm input selection
Volume ( ): Decrease volume
Volume ( ): Increase volume
BT: Direct bluetooth input function
NOTE: You must press ‘OK’ to conrm the desired input after
selection with the ( & ) buttons. The BT button will directly take
you to the wireless Bluetooth input. You do not need to press OK to
conrm. Pressing either the Input left ( ) or right ( ) buttons will
return to line/phono inputs.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Press and hold the OK button on either the front panel or remote until ‘ROKSAN’ appears in
the display. Use the Input Selection buttons to adjust the brightness of the display.
ADJUSTING DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you suspect that your Roksan blak Integrated Amplier is not operating properly, you
should check all the connections carefully. Pay particular attention to speaker phasing and
channel connections. Phono plugs should be fully inserted - a frequent cause of problems
is due to the phono plug surrounds not making proper contact. Below are some commonly
encountered problems with suggestions for possible cures. The list is not exhaustive: If you
have any unresolved problems, please consult Roksan or your appointed Roksan dealer or
distributor.
SYMPTOM LIKELY CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY
• No power • AC Mains lead not inserted
properly
• Unit not switched on
• Ensure AC Mains lead is
fully inserted
• Switch unit on (on the front
underside)
• No output on one or
both channels
• Very low sound output
• Poor speaker imaging,
lack of Bass output
• Amplier in protection
mode (------ on display)
• Missing or bad input
signal connection Incorrect
speaker connection
• Wrong input selected
• Loudspeakers connected
out of phase
• Amplier muted or volume
set to 0
• Check all input
connections
• Check speaker output
connections on rear panel
• Select correct input,
ascertain source is working
• Check polarity of speaker
connections (especially
important if Multi-wiring,
Multiamping)
• Hum from speakers • Incorrect grounding • Check Mains polarity and
grounding on all connect-
ed equipment
• Display shows ------ • Protection has operated • Check speaker connec-
tions
• Ensure speakers are not
short circuited
• Ensure other devices are
not connected to speaker
outputs
• Display shows THERM • Thermal protection has
operated
• Leave unit to cool down
and continue operation at
lower volume levels
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GUARANTEE
Your Roksan blak product is guaranteed against any defect in materials and workmanship for
a period of ve years from the date of purchase.
This guarantee only becomes effective once your product has been registered within
fourteen days of purchase. Roksan reserves the right to ask for a copy of your purchase
invoice.
This guarantee excludes:
• Damage caused due to accident, misuse, neglect and incorrect installation, adjustment or
repair.
• Liability for damage or loss during transit from the retailer or purchaser to Roksan or its
authorised distributor for the purposes of repair or inspection.
Carriage costs to Roksan shall be borne by the consignor. All claims under this warranty must
be made through an authorised Roksan retailer. If equipment returned for repair to Roksan
is found on inspection to comply with the product specication, Roksan reserves the right to
make a charge for examination and return carriage. Unauthorised servicing will void this
guarantee. Warranty will only be valid when the product is bought through the authorised
retailer. All the warranty issues will be dealt through the selling retailer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs 3 x RCA line inputs
1 x Pair analogue XLR inputs
1 x USB type-B input 24/192 & DSD compatible (only operational with ‘USB’ Version)
MM phono input
aptX Bluetooth input
MM input – gain, 76.75dB@1kHz, input impedance 47k ohm, 150pF
Line & XLR inputs - input impedance 24k ohm XLR, 40k ohm RCA
Gain @ 1kHz, 8ohm 36,75dB
THD @ 1W, 8ohm, 5kHz < 0.02%
@ 12W, 8ohm, 5kHz < 0.035%
Power output @ 1kHz, 8ohm > 150W
Frequency response @ -3dB, 12W, 8ohm from < 20Hz to more than 80kHz
Channel balance @ 1kHz, 8ohm, 12W better than 0.3dB
Cross talk @ 1kHz, 8ohm < -104dB
S/N @ 1kHz, 8ohm, 1W > 76dB
Dimensions (H x W x D) 140 x 440 (inc. faceplate) x 309mm / 140 x 400 (chassis) x 309mm
Weight 14kg
Rated Power Consumption 480W
Maximum Power Consumption 800W
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24 Brook Road
Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 7XJ
[phone]
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