WestminsterLab Quest Quick start guide

Operational Manual
Quest

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1. Notes to customers, music lovers
2. Cautions
3. Package contents
4. Unpacking and installation
5. Names of parts
6. Setting up
7. Connecting the Quest
8. Optional modules
9. Operation
10. Maintenance
11. Troubleshooting
12. Opinions to obtain best performance
13 . Warranty terms
14 . Specication
15. Legal information
Index
Quest Operation Manual
2020 Oct

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Thank you for purchasing the Quest pre-amplier.
Wholeheartedly and sincerely built in Hong Kong, the Quest pre-amplier
crystallizes craftsmanship, skills, simplicity, science and listening experiences.
It is dedicated to every music lover who would like to experience music as it is.
Or further, experience music itself.
Sincerely,
WestminsterLab Team
Note to customers, music lovers
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I. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Contact WestminsterLab or
your dealer if you have service needs.
II. Do not remove open the pre-amplier or undo any screws when the
unit is still power on or connected to the mains.
III. WARNING! Do not expose this pre-amplier to moisture or excessive
humidity, and do not use it outdoors. Fire hazard may be resulted.
IV. Presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en-
closure may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical
shock to persons.
Cautions
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If any of the following items are missing, please contact your dealer:
I. 1 Quest pre-amplier
II. 1 User manual
III. 1 Remote control
Unpacking & Package contents
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Your Quest pre-amplier should come in one single box. The unit itself and
the box should have a matching serial number. In case of discrepancies, please
contact your dealer.
Unpacking the pre-amplier from the box
Please lift the Quest with meticulous care for the unit is about 13kg. It is rec-
ommended to move it to a location near the place where it will be installed
when the unit is still in its box. Remove all jewellery including watches, rings
and belts to avoid damages to the exterior of the Quest during the removal
and installation.

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Installation and precautions
Before any installation or connection, it is a MUST to make sure the AC mains
voltage matches the specication of the unit. (E.g. 100V for Japan, 110V for
US, 230V for UK) The AC mains voltage specication & serial number of the
specic pre-amplier are written on the plaque located at the back of the unit
and the box that it came from.
Improper input of the AC mains voltage will permanently damage the pre-am-
plier and it is not within the warranty conditions.
WARNING! NEVER unplug any cables during operation. It may cause failure
or damage to the pre-amplier, amplier and speakers. Be sure that both the
pre-amplier and the amplier are switched off before unplugging any cables.
It is even safer to unplug the AC power cord before unplugging other cables.
It is suggested that there is adequate ventilation for the Quest and to place it
on a stable and safe surface.
Installation
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1. LED indication
2. Volume Display
3. IR Recievers
4. Input Display
5. Ground Mode select
Name of parts
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2. 4.
3.
1.
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1. Unit serial & Voltage specication
2. XLR output sockets
3. XLR input sockets
4. Option Bay 1 ( Input 4 )
5. Option Bay 2 ( Input 5 )
6. AC inlet with fuse cradle
7. Stand-by LED
8. Dual 12V trigger output ( Optional )
2.3.4.
1.
5.
6.
7.
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1. IR Port
2. Power On/Off Switch
3. Volume Control
4. Mute/Unmute
5. Input Selection
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Remove the protective fabric bag and place the main unit on the desired oper-
ating location. The QUEST does not produce a lot of heat but adequate venti-
lation is recommended.
Remove the protective bag of the remote control. The remote control comes
with two CR2032 button cells pre-installed and should be ready to go.
Setting up
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