Contents Precautions ············································································································· 1 Features of This Unit ································································································ 2 Names and Functions ······························································································ 4 Connections ·········································································································· 10 Operations ············································································································· 14 How to Use Remote Control ·················································································· 15 Block Diagram ······································································································· 16 Specifications ········································································································ 17 Before Asking for Repair Service ············································································ 18...
Precautions VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER LX-380 Installation place Cautions in connecting speakers Install this unit in a location where good ventilation and heat When making speaker system connections, exercise extra radiation are assured. care not to short-circuit between (+) and (–) of the speaker Especially, the installation of this unit where the direct sun- terminals and speaker input terminals of this unit.
3-step turnover frequency the top-end control amplifier, C-900u, improves the sepa- selector switch is equipped. ration and crosstalk performances. LECUA-LUXMAN Electric Controlled Ultimate Attenuator An electrically controlled attenuator LECUA is mounted. It attenuates the signal level by combined resistances.
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VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER LX-380 Input/output for recorder Large type speaker terminals An input/output terminal to connect a recorder such as a Speaker terminals (A and B systems) of inline layout (with tape deck is equipped. same characteristics for right and left), which is compati-...
Names and Functions Front panel 11 12 1. Operation switch (OPERATION) 4. Line straight switch (LINE STRAIGHT) Turns on and off the power. When wiring or connection is Enhances the purity of the sound quality by bypassing the performed, be sure to turn off this switch. When turning on balance control circuit, tone control circuit, or the like.
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VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER LX-380 6. Subsonic switch (SUBSONIC) 10. Input selector (INPUT) Toggles the ultra-low frequency cutoff function on and off. Selects an input device from the devices such as a CD/ OFF: Provides the normal state. SACD player and a tuner connected to each input terminal.
Names and Functions Front panel 11 12 13. Remote sensor (R) 16. Speaker selector (SPEAKERS) Receives signals from the accessory remote control. Do not Selects either of 2 speaker systems, A or B, located at the block the front of the sensor. rear panel.
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VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER LX-380 18. Tone control for treble TONE CONTROL (TREBLE) Controls the level of tone range higher than the selected one with “3. High frequency selector switch”. When this control is set to the center position, flat frequency characteristic is obtained.
Names and Functions Rear panel 23 24 25 26 20. Signal ground terminal 22. Line input terminals (SIGNAL GROUND) (LINE-1, LINE-2, LINE-3, LINE-4) Is a ground terminal for devices to be connected to this unit. Are used for high-level signal inputs from a CD/DVD player, These terminals are used to reduce noises when other de- an SACD player, a tuner, a video deck, a TV, and other such vices are connected, and are connected to an analog player...
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VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER LX-380 25. Pre-out terminals (PRE OUT) 28. AC inlet (AC IN) Provide the output of the preamplifier section. A bi-amp Connects the accessory power cable. The power shall be connection can be performed with a combination of an ex- supplied from a household wall socket.
VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER LX-380 Before connecting How to connect a CD player, SACD player, D/A converter, tuner, or other devices Before connecting other devices, connect the jack side of the accessory power cable to the AC inlet of this unit.
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Connections CD PLAYER CD/SACD PLAYER RECORDER – – – – ANALOG PLAYER SPEAKER SYSTEM ( A ) SPEAKER SYSTEM ( B )
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VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER LX-380 How to connect an analog player When you need not toggle an input source to be record- Connect between the output terminals of an analog player ed (especially when a recorder connected to the recorder...
Operations Before operation How to operate tone control 1. Ensure that the connections are correctly performed. (Nor- This unit has the tone control function for the low frequency mal playback cannot be achieved with wrong connections and high frequency ranges. of R, L, !, or @.) The low frequency tone control (bass) is a function to adjust 2.
How to Use Remote Control VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER LX-380 Remote control (RA-25) Remote control The remote control shall be aimed at the remote sensor (R) of this unit within the specified angle range shown in the illustration below. 30°...
Before Asking for Repair Service While the unit is used, an unusual phenomenon may be confused as a malfunction for a certain reason. Prior to asking our official sole distributor of your country for repair services, please check the table below and read the operating instructions for the subsidiary devic- es.
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