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Emperor Preamplifier User Manual
This product complies with European Union directive LVD 2014/35/EU,
ERP 2009/125/EG, EMC 2014/30/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU
© German Physiks 2019
Revision c
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Released 21
May, 2019
We reserve the right to change the information contained in this manual without notice. For the
latest version please see our web site at www.german-physiks.com
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- Page 1 Emperor Preamplifier User Manual This product complies with European Union directive LVD 2014/35/EU, ERP 2009/125/EG, EMC 2014/30/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU © German Physiks 2019 Revision c Released 21 May, 2019 We reserve the right to change the information contained in this manual without notice. For the...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
11. CARE OF YOUR PREAMPLIFIER ..........................16 12. FUSES ..................................16 13. WARRANTY ................................17 14. SERVICE AND SUPPORT ............................17 15. DISPOSAL ................................. 18 16. HOW TO CONTACT US ............................. 18 17. EMPEROR PREAMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS ......................19 18. WARRANTY REGISTRATION ............................. 20... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Do not remove the product’s covers. This product contains no user serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of an uninsulated "dangerous voltage"... - Page 4 6. Do not block the ventilation slots on the top and bottom of the product. If you are positioning the product on top of a carpet, ensure that the carpet pile does not obstruct the ventilation slots on the bottom of the product.
- Page 5 18. Extreme temperature fluctuations, high humidity and extended exposure to light can damage the product and alter its appearance. 19. Observe the operating instructions of the equipment connected to this product. 20. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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Page 6: Simplified Eu Declaration Of Conformity
SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DDD Manufactur GmbH hereby declares that this equipment is in compliance with directive LVD 2014/35/EU, ERP 2009/125/EG, EMC 2014/30/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU. -
Page 7: Introduction
Two 12V trigger outputs are provided. When these are connected to devices with compatible trigger inputs, switching the Emperor preamplifier on will automatically switch these units from standby mode to on. Switching the Emperor preamplifier off, will automatically switch these units back to standby mode. -
Page 8: Power Supply
4. POWER SUPPLY This product should only be connected to a power supply with a voltage included in the range indicated on the back panel as shown below in figure 1. The actual format of the labelling may differ from the picture below, but the meaning will be clear. -
Page 9: Front Panel Controls And Functions
6. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Figure 2. Emperor preamplifier front panel. A. Source selector: Rotate this to select the desired input. B. Power indicator: Indicates that power is connected to the preamplifier. C. Remote control receiver window: Do not obstruct this, otherwise operation of the remote control may be impaired. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Features And Functions
J. 12V trigger output: When connected to another device that has a compatible input, switching the Emperor preamplifier on will automatically switch this unit from standby mode to on. Switching the Emperor preamplifier off, will automatically switch this unit back to standby mode. This is most often used in home theatre systems to control projectors and motorised screens, where, due to their location, easy access to their power switches may not be available. -
Page 11: Using The Preamplifier In A Standard System
7. USING THE PREAMPLIFIER IN A STANDARD SYSTEM This section describes how to connect and set up the Emperor preamplifier for use in a standard 2-channel system with passive loudspeakers as shown in figure 4. For the purpose of this description we have assumed that a stereo power amplifier will be used and for convenience have shown an illustration of the German Physiks Emperor Stereo power amplifier. - Page 12 3. Connect the preamplifier right channel unbalanced output, figure 3, M, or right channel balanced output, figure 3, N, to the power amplifier right channel input. Where possible we recommend that a balanced connection is used as this will generally produce superior results. There are two unbalanced and two balanced outputs and these are both numbered 1 and 2.
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Page 13: Using The Preamplifier In A Bi-Amped System
For the purpose of this description we have assumed that a stereo power amplifier will be used for each channel and for convenience have shown an illustration of the German Physiks Emperor Stereo power amplifiers. Four mono power amplifiers could be used, as could amplifiers from other manufacturers, though we cannot guarantee that they will sound as good as German Physiks electronics. - Page 14 Connect the left channel output of this source to the matching left channel input of the preamplifier – for example, if you have used the right channel unbalanced #2 input, you must also use the left channel unbalanced #2 input. Repeat this procedure with the remaining sources.
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Page 15: Remote Control
This remote control will work with all the Emperor series pre and integrated amplifiers and also the Emperor CD player. A. Select: To use the remote with an Emperor amplifier, press the Select button, once or twice, so that the AMP LED, figure 6, B, illuminates briefly. -
Page 16: Amplifier Break-In
Please use the cleaning cloth supplied with the unit. This cloth should be used dry. Do not use any form of liquid with it. Additional cloths may be obtained from your local German Physiks dealer, national distributor or direct from German Physiks. -
Page 17: Warranty
German Physiks to decide the best way to affect a repair. If they are unable to assist you, please contact German Physiks by phone on + 49 6109 502 9823, by fax on + 49 6109 502 9826, or by email at service@german-physiks.com. -
Page 18: Disposal
German Physiks will not pay any shipping costs if: a. Product or parts are returned without a RA number. b. No fault is found. c. If the fault is judged to be due to misuse. Customers are responsible for all freight, duties and related shipping charges for products returned for non-warranty repairs. -
Page 19: Emperor Preamplifier Specifications
17. EMPEROR PREAMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS Dynamic range 140dB Ref 2V, A weighted. Signal to noise ratio -103dB A Input XLR, output XLR Ref 2V, A weighted. Signal to noise ratio -104dB A Input RCA, output RCA @ 2V output THD +N 0.001%... -
Page 20: Warranty Registration
DDD-Manufactur GmbH Gutenbergstrasse 4 D-63477 Maintal GERMANY The warranty may also be registered on the German Physiks web site at www.german-physiks.com, using the product registration form which may be found under the Contact top menu. Title (Mr, Mrs, Dr. etc)