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- Page 1 S t e r e o P r e a m p l i f i e r...
- Page 3 We have designed and manufactured this preamplifier to reproduce your favourite music faithfully and accurately. With a little care and a full understanding of the operating recommendations in this manual, your Plinius M8 Preamplifier will provide years of high-quality, trouble-free performance. Serial Number: Date of Manufacture: ...
- Page 4 Preamplifier Features – Rear Panel ...Page 7 Preamplifier Features – Remote ...Page 9 Installation and Operation ...Page 11 Input/Output Connection ...Page 12 Settings Menu Structure ...Page 14 M8 Features ...Page 17 Specifications ...Page 18 Index ...Page 19 Contact Details ...Page 20...
- Page 5 Please take special note of the following precautions before operating your new preamplifier: • This preamplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. We recommend that any work requiring removal of the lid be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician. •...
- Page 6 The volume control is an ALPS motorised unit that will accurately convey the selected source signal to the line stage of the Plinius M8. When using the remote control to alter the volume level, briefly press the button to make small adjustments, or hold the button down to continuously adjust the volume.
- Page 7 Please remember that your Plinius M8 Preamplifier is a high quality electronic instrument capable of an exceptional level of performance. Be sure that you understand your system’s requirements fully before you make any connection to this preamplifier.
- Page 8 This input is for use specifically with home theatre processors. In some circumstances you may wish to use the power amplifier and speakers that the M8 is connected to as the front two channels of a surround or home theatre environment. The processor input can be used for this purpose, as any signal connected to the processor inputs can be sent directly to the power amplifier bypassing the M8 entirely.
- Page 9 Standby disconnects the outputs of the preamplifier and turns off the vacuum fluorescent display tube. It is recommended that whenever the Plinius M8 is left switched on but not in use, the standby function be activated to increase the life of the display tube.
- Page 10 MENU ACCESS BUTTONS The three buttons labelled Menu and Enter are used to set the M8 menu items. Use the Enter button to access the menu, then the Up and Down buttons in conjunction with Enter to change settings as desired (see the settings menu structure section following).
- Page 11 (slots in the lid and base) are not covered or restricted in any way. The Plinius M8 design incorporates a very high level of mechanical de-coupling of the input and output. However, it can still be influenced by acoustical feedback in the operating environment. The use of acoustic cones or a suitably spiked preamplifier stand or table, may further enhance the performance of this preamplifier.
- Page 12 Connect your CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc, to the CD, Line1, Line 2, Line 3 or Line 4 RCA inputs on the back of the Plinius M8. Make sure you connect the red coded cable to the red RIGHT RCA input, and the black (or white) cable to the black LEFT RCA input.
- Page 13 M8 becomes a straight-through path for any signal that is connected to it. This enables the M8 to remain in circuit for use with two channel sources (such as CD players and tuners), as well as a link to the power amp and speakers should you wish to use your normal stereo set-up in a surround or home theatre environment.
- Page 14 RY STORAGE OF SETTINGS RY STORAGE OF SETTINGS The settings that you access below are all stored in the memory of the M8 microcontroller. Next time you turn on the preamplifier, any settings you have changed (balance level, CD input type, display brightness...
- Page 15 After 15 seconds of inactivity in any sub-menu the preamplifier will return to the Main Screen If the preamplifier does auto exit the menu system, your settings are not saved M8 returns to Main Screen Balance Left -dB Balance Right -dB...
- Page 16 Up or Down to quickly scroll through the brightness levels. Should you choose a brightness level below 5 and turn off the M8, the preamplifier will power up again at 5 to ensure you can always restart your preamplifier and change settings should you accidentally set the brightness too low to read.
- Page 17 REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL Provided with your Plinius M8 is a 15 function remote control. Two AAA batteries power the remote, and these are replaced by removing the two posi-drive screws on the rear face of the remote that hold the battery compartment in place.
- Page 18 F F F F R R R R : : : : 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB. REQUENCY REQUENCY REQUENCY REQUENCY ESPONSE ESPONSE ESPONSE ESPONSE D D D D : Typically <0.05% THD at rated input level. ISTORTION ISTORTION ISTORTION ISTORTION H H H H &...
- Page 19 Balance Control... Pages 10,16 Date of Manufacture ...Page 3 Display LED ...Page 6 Front Panel Layout...Page 6 Fuse Protection ...Page 17 Ground Lift Switch...Page 8 IEC Power Connector... Pages 8,11 Input Terminals ... Pages 7,12 Mains/Line Fuse...Page 17 Mains Supply Connection...Page 13 Mains Switch ...Page 8 Menu Controls ...
- Page 20 All operational, technical and descriptive material published here is subject to change at any time without notice. For further product information or queries, please contact us at the address below. PLINIUS products are designed and manufactured by: PLINIUS PLINIUS PLINIUS Audible Technologies Ltd.