Power-On Sequence And 12V Trigger; Earthing Issues In Europe - Chord Ultima User Manual

Chord Electronics 4.1 Placement
Ultima | Manual 4.2 Connecting Ultima to
_ ancillary equipment
4.3 Audio inputs
Power-on sequence and 12V 4.5
trigger
POWER-ON SEQUENCE: 12V Trigger: A 12V trigger can be
During normal operation, when used to remotely turn Ultima on or off.
Ultima is in standby mode the Please refer to the below diagram to
large power button on the front panel correctly wire your 12V trigger.
will illuminate an red colour. To power-
on Ultima press the large power button When a 12V trigger is sensed by Ultima
once until you feel a click. Ultima's the colours displayed on power button
power button will now change to a will be different.
green colour whilst it begins its initial
safety checks. During standby the large power buton
on the front panel will illuminate an
During this phase do not increase the orange colour, however just like the
gain on the input device as you cannot power sequence without the 12V
determine its final amplified volume trigger a green colour will be displayed
which can damage the connected once you switch the unit on and it
speakers. performs its safety checks. You should
still not increase the gain on the input
Once the amplifier has passed the device.
safety check and is operational,
after approximately ten seconds, the Once the amplifier becomes
amplifier will display a teal colour. operational the power button will
display a continuious purple glow.
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4.4 Audio outputs
4.5

Power-on sequence and 12V trigger

4.6

Earthing issues in Europe

WARNING: In the
rare event that a
fault is detected
the amplifier will
switch itself off. If this
occours discontinue use
immediately and seek
help from your Chord
Electornics retailer.
0V / Ground +5V to +12V
Chord Electronics 4.1 Placement
Ultima | Manual 4.2 Connecting Ultima to
_ ancillary equipment
4.3 Audio inputs
Earthing issues in Europe 4.6
In some European countries,
a hum or buzz may occur if
the amplifier is connected
to mains sockets that do not have an
earth or adequate earth. If this occurs,
please ensure that your equipment is
connected via a good-quality multi-way
mains block which contains an earth
point at every socket outlet.
We recommend that an earthing
method for your building is
implemented.
4.4 Audio outputs
4.5 Power-on sequence and 12V trigger
4.6 Earthing issues in Europe
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