Trilogy 909 User manual

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User Manual

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thank you
Welcome
Firstly, thank you for purchasing your Trilogy Audio Systems 909 Pre-amplier, we value your custom.
We strive to design and build world class products that stand the test of time. By reading this manual you can
gain clear understanding of its operation and learn to care for it correctly. In turn, it will reward you with a lifetime
of outstanding performance.
......................................
Nic Poulson.
CEO Trilogy Audio Systems.
www.trilogyaudio.com
User Manual
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Getting Started
4 Introduction
4 About this manual
5 Unpacking
5 Enviroment
5 Power Supply
7 Connections
9 Security
9 PIN Code Protection
11 Powering the Pre-Amp
11 Quickstart
Menu Index
13 Overview
15 Time Settings
15 Sleep To set the sleep timer
17 Timers To set the daily on/off timers
19 Time Set To set the day and time
21 Defaults
21 Menu Lock To enable or disable the menu lock
23 Volume To set various default volume parameters
25 Input To assign the default input
25 Film In To assign an input to be the lm input
25 Output To select the default output source
27 Balance To assign the default balance setting
27 Display To set various display parameters
29 Warm Mode To enable or disable Warm Mode
29 External To set TASLink parameters
31 Names
31 Inputs To assign user names to the inputs
33 External To assign user names to peripherals connected by TASLink
35 Tools
35 Ext status To check the status of peripherals connected by TASLink
35 Bus status To check the status of the TASLink bus
35 Version To check the software version in this unit and peripherals
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37 Bond To bond peripherals to this 909 for security
37 Unbond To unbond peripherals from this 909
37 IR Code To display the codes received by the IR receiver
39 Factory To reset the 909 to factory default settings
TASLink
41 Overview
41 Bus power
41 Bus remote on
41 High speed bus
43 Low speed (quiet) bus
43 Rear Panel LEDs
43 Front Panel Warning LEDs
Appendices
45 Appendix A
47 Appendix B
Care & Service
49 Cleaning
49 Servicing
49 Declarations
Glossary
50 Glossary
Specications/Returns
51 909 Specications
51 Returns
Acknowledgements
52 Acknowledgements .
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Introduction
We prefer that your Trilogy dealer delivers, installs, sets up and explains your 909’s operation to you.
However, we still recommend that you read through this manual thoroughly and keep it to hand for reference if
you intend using some or all of the 909’s complex and rather unique features.
Should any part of this manual or the operation of the 909 not be clear to you, please do not hesitate to contact
your Trilogy dealer. If they are not available please contact ourselves directly.
About this manual
Throughout this user manual, the following icons are used:
[enter] This refers to a physical control on the 909.
RETURN 1 This refers to a physical connection on the 909.
Bal Centre This indicates information that is presented on the display.
From this point on, any information presented on the left hand pages are pictorial representations of either the
front or back views of the 909 or of the display.
Therefore consider the left hand pages as additional information to accompany the written descriptions on the
opposite pages.
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Unpacking
Be careful when unpacking your Trilogy amplier, it is heavy. Seek assistance if necessary. Store the packaging
safely for future use. It is the ideal method of protecting your amplier from damage during transport.
Environment
Do not site the amplier near liquids, or place water-lled containers near the unit. If water does come into
contact with the unit there is serious potential for an electric shock or re hazard. Immediately pull out the mains
plug from the wall socket. Contact your dealer to arrange an inspection before further use.
The amplier is cooled by convection and so needs good circulation of room temperature air under and around it.
Do not place it near sources of heat such as radiators or in direct sunlight. Do not enclose in a cupboard. Do not
place directly on carpet.
A at, smooth surface is required. As with all high resolution audio equipment, your amplier is sensitive to
vibration, strong magnetic elds and radio interference. A dedicated high performance equipment platform sited
away from other appliances is the optimum location.
Power Supply
The AC input voltage has been set for the country it was purchased in. Check that the label on the rear panel
matches your AC supply voltage before plugging in. The AC inlet cable provided should be used. If another cable
is used check it is wired correctly. The fuse should be rated at 10 amps.
The wires in the AC input cable supplied are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow..............Earth
Blue................................Neutral
Brown.................................Live
The amplier must be earthed. Do not disconnect the AC earth at any time. If in doubt about any aspect of
power supply, consult your Trilogy dealer or a qualied electrician.
A direct connection to a mains outlet is best for your amplier, avoid adapters. To realise your amplier's full
potential we recommend high quality mains conditioning. See www.Isol-8.co.uk for more on power supply and
system solutions from our highly acclaimed sister company.
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Connections
It is good practice to complete all interconnections before switching on to avoid any damage to your system's
loudspeakers while plugging in.
The IEC inlet provides the unit with power. Connect with the supplied AC input cable. It can be left connected at
all times to ensure reliable operation. If not being used for extended periods of time switch off at the mains outlet.
See the Comprehensive Operation Guide for timed, sleep and remote switching.
The Pre-Amplier can accommodate six line level audio inputs. Two are associated with auxiliary loops. If both
loop functions are not required RETURN 1 and RETURN 2 can be regarded as inputs 5 and 6. Connect your
sources to these inputs via RCA phono cables as required. A separate phono stage will be required for vinyl
playback.
Two sets of main line level outputs are provided. Connect MAIN 1 to your power amplier via RCA phono cables.
MAIN 2 is provided for connection to a second power amplier for applications such as bi-amping. MAIN 2 is not
independently buffered or controlled.
Two independent switchable auxiliary loops are provided, SEND 1 and SEND 2 with RETURN 1 and
RETURN 2. These can be congured to provide send and returns to and from recording media, AV or multi-room
systems independently from the main outputs. They are congured via the front panel controls as detailed in the
Comprehensive Operation Guide.
Twin TASLink connectors allow interconnection, control and monitoring of other Trilogy Audio System products
via QuietBuss technology. The associated LEDs give status information. The Comprehensive Operation Guide
contains further information. TASLink cables are available from your Trilogy dealer in various lengths.
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Pin Code
[enter]
00----
Rotate [shaft encoder] to display rst Pin Code pair
52----
[enter]
5200--
Rotate [shaft encoder] to display second Pin Code pair
5225--
[enter]
522500
Rotate [shaft encoder] to display third Pin Code pair
522594
[enter]
Warm up...
The number used above is purely an example.
Your unique PIN Code is detailed in the separate sheet accompanying your 909.
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Security
Each 909 comes with its own unique PIN for your security. If the AC input is disconnected for a long period of
time you will be prompted for a PIN on power up. Please take precautions to remember your PIN and make sure
it cannot fall into the hands of others. Should you not be able to enter the correct PIN, contact your Trilogy dealer.
PIN Code Protection
When the amplier is rst powered, or unplugged for approximately fteen minutes, the pre-amp requires a
security PIN code to be entered. When the display says
PIN Code , press [enter] and the display will read
00---- where 00 are the rst two digits of the PIN code you are entering. Set these digits correctly with the
[shaft encoder], noting you can move backwards through 00 to 99 for speed. Press [enter], adjust the next pair of
digits, [enter] to change the last pair then [enter] again to complete PIN code entry.
If the PIN is entered incorrectly, press [enter] at the warning but note after three failures, the unit will be locked out
for two minutes before prompting again for PIN entry.
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