Loudspeaker Connection - Bel Canto SETi 40 User's Manual And Operating Information

Connection and Use
Input Connections / Selection
On the back of the SETi 40 there are three pairs
of RCA jacks for the analog inputs. The right
channel is marked with a Red band and the left
with a Black band. These inputs correspond with
the input selector display (marked 1 2 3) located
at the bottom left of the main display on the front
of the SETi40. These inputs can be used for any
source (CD, VCR, etc.) that has an RCA output.
*All function may be activated through the use
of the front panel selector buttons or the
corresponding button the remote control.
-Input Selection
The SETi 40 provides switching for 3 sources with
RCA outputs. Source selection is accomplished
by pressing the INPUTS button until the input light
activates above the input number (located at the
lower left of the front panel display and marked 1
2 3 ) that corresponds the desired RCA input on
the back panel of the SETi40 (again marked 1 2
3).
-Volume and Balance Control
All controls are located in the control cluster near
the center of the front panel display. Simply:
Volume up is the top button in the cluster.
Volume down is the bottom button in the cluster.
Balance left is the left button in the cluster.
Balance right is the right button in the cluster.
-Muting Control
Pressing the mute button will completely mute the
output of the SETi 40 and activate the LED
located above the Mute button on the front panel
display. Pressing the mute button again will turn
off the LED and resume volume at the previous
volume level.
-Standby Button
Pressing the standby button will take the unit in
and out of the standby mode. When in this
mode all tubes and lights, except the standby
LED, will be turned off and no music output.
SETi 40
Owner's Manual

Loudspeaker Connection

-The loudspeaker connections use one of the two
pairs of output jacks behind the output
transformer on the top plate of the chassis. The
output jacks accept many types of wire
termination, although we recommend either a
high quality spade lug or the use of simple tinned
wire terminations for this hookup.
-Determine the nominal impedance of your
loudspeaker. The impedance selector is between
the loudspeaker outputs and can be switched with
music being played. The 8 ohm switch position
should be used with loudspeakers that have
greater than 6 ohm minimum impedance. The 4
ohm position should be used with loudspeakers
with 3 to 6 ohm minimum impedance.
-Power Switch / Standby Button
WARNING – Be certain all tubes are in
position and fully installed before turning this
amp on!
To turn on, place the rear panel switch marked 0
1 into the 1 position. This will activate the front
panel standby light above the button marked
standby. By pressing the remote control or front
panel standby button you may now activate your
SETi 40. All tubes will "light up" when the SETi
40 is powered.
Tube Life and Replacement
-
The 845 output tubes are designed for
commercial use in and will provide at least 8000
hours of life as used in the SET circuit. This
translates to over 5 years of typical use. The input
tubes generally have 2000-hour life and will need
replacement every 1 1/2 to 2 years. These tubes
are available off the shelf from current production
at reasonable prices. Contact your dealer or Bel
Canto Design for replacement.
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