Trigon Elektronik Exxceed User manual

MANUAL
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Exxceed
E ceed
XX
Mono On/OffMenue
Integrated Amplifier
SPK On/OffPhones
Input 1
DSDBalan-In
PCMInput 1
Input 2
Input 3
Digital 1
Digital 2
MuteDigital 3
SPKDigital 4
MonoUSB

Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................3
2 General Description...................................................................................................3
2.1 Sa ety In ormation..............................................................................................3
2.2 Installation In ormation.......................................................................................4
2.3 Warranty and Service In ormation.....................................................................4
3 Initial Setup................................................................................................................6
3.1 Front Panel Controls and Display......................................................................7
3.2 Settings...............................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Level.............................................................................................................9
3.2.2 Volume Start................................................................................................9
3.2.3 Balance......................................................................................................10
3.2.4 Out.............................................................................................................10
3.2.5 DAC............................................................................................................10
3.2.6 Unity Gain..................................................................................................10
3.2.7 Power Management...................................................................................11
3.2.8 Color...........................................................................................................12
3.2.9 Name..........................................................................................................12
3.3 Rear Panel Connections...................................................................................13
3.3 Quick Start Manual............................................................................................15
3.4 Exxceed and the Remote Controller Director Premium.....16
4 What to do, i ...........................................................................................................17
4.1 ... unit doesn’t turn on?......................................................................................17
4.2 ... no sound is produced?..................................................................................17
4.3 ... there is a hum?.............................................................................................18
4.4 ... unrealistic tests are carried out?...................................................................18
5 Technical Data.........................................................................................................19
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1 Introduction
Valued Trigon - Customer,
We are excited that you have chosen to purchase the Exxceed integrated
ampli ier.
This unit was built using the highest quality control to insure utmost precision in
manu acturing.
Whether you are a beginner to High-Fi or advanced user, it is highly recommended
that you read and understand this User’s Manual thoroughly be ore using your new
integrated ampli ier.
Be sure to keep this manual easily accessible as it could come in handy during
normal use o this ampli ier.
We hope that you enjoy your new ampli ier and thank you or choosing Trigon.
2 General Description
The Exxceed is a High-End integrated ampli ier with 9 inputs (CD-Player, Tuner,
TV etc.). There are 4 analogue inputs and 4 (5) inputs or digital devices.
The integrated PHONES ampli ier is able to drive headphones with an impedance
between 30 and 250 Ohm. The power ul analog output stage can drive loudspeakers
with an impedance rom 3 ohms. The Exxceed can be operated via two rotary
knobs and our touch sensors as well as the optionally available IR remote control
Director Premium.
The LED displays are customizable to your personal needs. The TFT display in orms
you about all settings. The color o this display is individually adjustable.
The massive housing o the Exxceed consists o 2mm steel plate as well as a
10mm strong aluminum ront panel. The device eet work according to the principle o
a plate spring and decouple the Exxceed e ectively rom the stand. Due to this
elaborate housing design, sound e ects are minimized through microphony.
2.1 afety Information
Trigon Ele troni GmbH will not assume any responsibility or
damages occurred rom unsa e handling o the product or rom not adhering to the
recommend sa ety instructions below.
- The ampli ier should not be used un-monitored in close proximity to heat
producing devices such as Water heaters, Fireplaces or Flammable materials.
- The ampli ier is not designed to withstand heavy impacts or severe vibrations.
- The ampli ier should not be used un-monitored when being transported rom a
cold environment into a warm room.
- The ampli ier should not be used when placed out in direct contact with the Sun.
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- Insure that the installation location or this product has adequate ventilation.
- The ampli ier should not be doused with any type o liquid. It is imperative that
no liquid get inside the unit.
- Never use this product without the shielded top cover installed.
- Be ore removing the top cover always insure that the AC cord has been
removed rom the AC outlet and that the product has sat to drain any residual
current.
- Never short any o the uses. Replace broken uses only with original uses o
the same value and type.
- Do not attempt to service this unit. Repairs are only to be done by authorized
service centers or through the actory direct. Any such unauthorized repairs will
result in a voided warranty.
–Always make sure that your complete audio system is shut o be ore changing
any cables or connecting any other components.
The Exxceed is set at the actory to be operated in 230V AC. Contact your local
dealer or Trigon directly i you should need a di erent voltage version.
2.2 Installation Information
During unpacking, please inspect the unit or any potential transportation damage. I
you notice any damage, please get in contact with your dealer.
Con irm the contents o the box. In addition to the Exxact, you should also have
the ollowing:
User’s Manual
Warranty Card
Power cord
Place the unit on a dry, level sur ace. Be sure that the unit has good ventilation
around it. Strong magnetic ields commonly ound in ampli ier trans ormers and
halogen light trans ormers can induce hum into a system. Because o this, it is best
to place the unit a reasonable distance rom such devices. Also, the audio
interconnects should not be run in parallel to AC power cables as this can also
induce noise.
Hum is also produced rom light bulbs. It is best to place audio equipment at least 3
eet away rom them.
Try to utilize natural light and make sure not to use the Exxceed unmonitored
next to heat sources.
2.3 Warranty and ervice Information
In choosing the Exxceed, you have selected a valuable and technologically
advance product. We at Trigon are trying to improve our quality control through
all steps in the production cycle to insure that all Trigon products meet our
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quality expectations. I a problem is experienced, Trigon Ele troni
GmbH o ers a three-year warranty. This warranty covers repairs or any
manu acturing de ects.
It does not cover damages that are the result o neglect or misuse. It also is
considered void i unauthorized personnel do any repairs or modi ications. Any
alterations to the serial number, or transportation damage are not covered as part o
this warranty.
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3 Initial etup
A ter unpacking the ampli ier, the unit should warm up to the ambient temperature.
Particularly in the cold season, moisture can also build up inside the case when the
device comes rom a cold to a warm environment.
I the equipment has been acclimatized, we recommend that you amiliarize yoursel
with your new Exxceed.
Exxceed
ront view
Plug the Trigon Volt cable into the Exxceed socket (11) and connect the
power plug to the power supply.
Switch on the integrated standby power supply by pressing the switch (11) on the
back o the Exxceed.
Exxceed
rear view
ATTENTION!!! Be ore you start with the wiring, however, you should switch o the
Exxceed, as well as the other devices o your system, as always when working on
the cabling. Avoid plugging into a UNBAL INPUT when the Exxceed RCA plug is
plugged in. Un ortunately, these connectors irst connect to the signal contact and
then connect to the neutral eedback (ground), which usually results in a very strong
hum , which can destroy the ampli iers and / or your speakers!
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230V AC
500W max
Handmade In GERMANY
IN TEGRATED AMPLIFIER EXXCEED
PEAKER
RIGHT CHANNEL
PEAKER
LEFT CHANNEL
- -
+ +
INPUT 1INPUT 2INPUT 3
D-IN-1 GROUNDERVICED-IN-2D-IN-3D-IN-4D-IN-5REMOTE
PRE/REC-OUT
BAL-OUT-L BAL-IN-LBAL-OUT-R BAL-IN-R
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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E ceed
XX
Mono On/OffMenue
Integrated Amplifier
SPK On/OffPhones
Input 1
DSDBalan-In
PCMInput 1
Input 2
Input 3
Digital 1
Digital 2
MuteDigital 3
SPKDigital 4
MonoUSB
1
2
3 4 56 7
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3.1 Front Panel Controls and Display
We tried to design the number o control elements according to the ormula "as much
as necessary, as little as possible". In addition, it was important to us during the
conceptualization that the ampli ier in the basic unctions remains as simple to
operate as possible and can be operated intuitively. So everyone will immediately
assign the unction o the volume setting to the large right rotary knob (8)
The rotary knob (1) on the le t is used to select the inputs and the Exxceed is
switched on or o with the sensor button (7).
The elements in detail:
(1) Inputselector
This knob selects the input. The selected input is shown in the display (9). The name
o the individual inputs can be set individually. (See also 5.9)
(2) IR-Window
Behind this disc is the in rared remote control receiver.
(3) Headphone jack
A 6.3mm jack plug o a headphone can be plugged into this socket. The impedance
o the headphone should be between 32 and 250 ohms.
I you want to switch o the playback via the loudspeakers while you are using the
headphones, tap the sensor ield (4). The LED above the headphone connector lights
up and indicates that the loudspeakers are now switched o .
To reconnect the speakers, tap the sensor ield again (4). The LED above the
headphone jack goes out, the volume is reduced to the power-on level, and the
speakers are reconnected.
(4) ensor Key PK On/Off
The speakers can be switched on or o at this sensor ield. When the loudspeakers
are switched on, a dot on the le t be ore the label "SPK" appears in the lower right
corner o the display (9).
(5) ensor Key MENUE
The Exxceed has extensive settings. Touching the MENUE button will take you
to the Settings menu.
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The ollowing settings are available:
Level (3.2.1) Unity Gain (3.2.6)
Volume Start (3.2.2) Power Management (3.2.7)
Balance (3.2.3) Color (3.2.8)
Out (3.2.4) Name (3.2.9)
DAC (3.2.5)
(6) ensor Key MONO
This button can be used to switch the mono unction on or o . I MONO is activated,
a dot appears in the lower right corner o the display be ore the "MONO" label. In
addition, the last LED o the volume indicator lights up.
(7) On/Off Key
I the main power switch (11) on the back o the device is switched on, the Exxceed is
switched on or o . Tap your inger on the circle icon under the label On / O . Within
the circle, an LED is lit and as soon as you remove the inger, the Exxceed turns on
or o . When the power is o , the LED above the keypad will turn red (standby) and
green when the keypad is in the state.
During the power-up process, the color o this LED lashes between yellow and
green. As soon as the switch-on process is completed, the LED is constantly green.
REMARK: We have equipped the Exxceed with a very power saving standby power
supply. The power consumption in standby mode is less than 1 watt. You can always
connect the Exxceed to the power supply in standby mode without switching it o
completely with the mains switch (11).
I , however, you do not want to use the Exxceed or a longer period o time (holidays,
etc.), you can also switch o the power supply completely with the switch (11).
In the case o severe storms with a risk o lightning, it is also recommended to
disconnect the mains connection, ie pull the mains plug!
(8) Volume knob and volume indicator, mute function
This button is used to adjust the volume. The adjusted volume is indicated by the
LED's arranged around the volume knob.
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S ettings
Level Unity Gain
Volume Start Power Management
Balance Color
Out Name
DAC

Pressing the volume button invokes the mute unction, i. the volume is set to a
minimum value. When the mute unction is activated, a dot appears in the lower right
corner o the display be ore the name "Mute".
Pressing the rotary knob again or turning the volume knob will cancel the mute
unction and restore the previous volume level.
(9) Display
The Exxceed is equipped with a TFT display, which in orms about all settings. The
text colors can be set individually in the "Settings → Color" menu. I you want to
switch o the display completely, you can set this in the menu "Settings → Power
Management".
3.2 ettings
Note: All the descriptions below assume that you have already switched on the
settings menu as described above.
3.2.1 Level
In this menu, you can individually adjust the volume (level) or each input to minimize
volume di erences when switching to another input. Since only a lowering o the
levels can be made, the input with the lowest level should be selected as re erence.
All other inputs are then tuned to this input.
–Use the input selection switch (1) to select the Level sub-menu
–Press the input selector (1) to enter the company level
–Turn the input selector until you reach the input you want to set.
–Use the volume knob (8) to adjust the level. To be able to compare the level
with the "re erence input", use the input selection switch (1) to set this input
again. Proceed with all other inputs.
–To exit the submenu "Level", press the input selector (1) once and return to
the "Settings" menu.
To return to the standard inter ace and exit rom the setup menu, tap the Menu ( 5)
button.
3.2.2 Volume tart
The Exxceed has an electronic volume setting. In this submenu, you can adjust
the volume that is set when the Exxceed is turned on.
–Use the input selection switch (1) to select the Volume tart submenu
–Press the input selector (1) to enter the Volume tart submenu
–Use the volume knob (8) to adjust the desired startup volume
–Press the input selector (1) again to exit this submenu.
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3.2.3 Balance
In this submenu the stereobalance can be adjusted.
–Use the input selection switch (1) to select the Balance sub-menu
–Use the volume knob (8) to adjust the stereo balance
–Press the input selector (1) again to exit this submenu
3.2.4 Out
In this submenu, you can turn the headphones connection (Phones) on and o , and
you can speci y how the preamp output PRE / REC-OUT (22) should be connected.
Turn on or off headphones:
–Use the input selector (1) to select the Out submenu
–Press the input selector (1) to enter the Out submenu
–Use the input selector (1) to select Phones
–Use the volume knob (8) to turn on or o
–Press the input selector (1) again to exit this submenu.
electing Record or Preamp Out:
–Use the input selector (1) to select the Out submenu
–Press the input selector (1) to enter the Out submenu
–Use the volume knob (8) to select PreOut or Record
–Press the input selector (1) again to exit this submenu.
3.2.5 DAC
In this submenu di erent ilters can be switched on with the integrated digital-analog
converter. Select the ilter that you like best.
–Use the input selector (1) to select the DAC submenu
–Press the input selector (1) to enter the DAC submenu
–Use the volume knob (8) to select one o the our ilters
–Press the input selector (1) again to exit this submenu.
3.2.6 Unity Gain
With this setting, the volume control o the selected input is bridged. This setting is
required when the Exxceed is operated within a multi-channel system. Unity gain
is only available or the analog inputs.
Enable Unity Gain:
–Use the input selector (1) to select the Unity Gain submenu
–Press the input selector (1) to enter the Unity Gain submenu
–Use the input selection switch (1) to select the analog input to which your
multi-channel ampli ier is connected.
–Turn the volume knob (8) to the right until "Unity Gain [the selected input] is on".
–Press the input selector (1) again to exit this submenu.
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