Contents Precautions ············································································································· 1 Features of This Unit ································································································ 2 Names and Functions ······························································································ 4 Connections ············································································································ 8 Operations ············································································································· 12 How to Use Remote Control ·················································································· 13 Block Diagram ······································································································· 14 Specifications ········································································································ 15 Before Asking for Repair Service ············································································ 16...
Precautions VACUUM TUBE CONTROL AMPLIFIER CL-38uC Installation place The sound is not generated shortly after the power supply is turned on. Install this unit in a location where good ventilation and heat radiation are assured. Especially, installation of this unit where...
Features of This Unit Design of using vacuum tubes for all Low cut, monaural amplification circuits This unit has a low cut switch to suppress woofer fluctuation caused by a warped analog record and a monaural switch All the amplification circuits consist of vacuum tubes (ECC83S that is useful at monaural record playback.
Highly reliable design in which signal switch is conducted with by providing operating conditions of vacuum tubes with some use of an audio-specific relay is provided. allowance. Custom-made parts LUXMAN’s original custom-made parts are used for achiev- ing high sound quality.
Names and Functions Front panel 1. Operation switch (OPERATION) 4. Tone defeat switch (TONE DEFEAT) Toggles the power on and off. Bypasses the tone control circuit. When wiring or connection is performed, be sure to turn off OFF: Setting the switch to this position activates the this switch.
VACUUM TUBE CONTROL AMPLIFIER CL-38uC 7. Monitor switch (MONITOR) 13. Sound volume indicator Selects the monitor input terminal (MONITOR) on the rear Indicates the sound volume level. panel. This indicator blinks during the muting time immediately Enables to play back the data from the recorder.
Names and Functions Rear panel 19 20 19. Signal ground terminal 21. Line input terminals (SIGNAL GROUND) (LINE-1, LINE-2, and LINE-3) Is a ground terminal for devices to be connected to this Are used for signal inputs from a CD/DVD player, an SACD unit.
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2.5 V and therefore sound signals may be distorted if a device with larger output level is connected. * If the device is LUXMAN’s product (such as CD player), no problem occurs. Refer to the operating instructions for the device to be used for further information.
VACUUM TUBE CONTROL AMPLIFIER CL-38uC Before connecting How to connect analog record player Before connecting other devices, connect the jack side of the Connect between the output terminals of an analog player accessory power cable to the AC inlet of this unit.
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Connections CD PLAYER CD/SACD PLAYER RECORDER POWER AMPLIFIER ANALOG PLAYER...
VACUUM TUBE CONTROL AMPLIFIER CL-38uC How to connect recorder How to connect a power amplifier 1. Connection to MONITOR terminal (playback) Connect between the input terminal of an output device such Connect between the line output terminals (LINE OUT) of a...
Operations Before operation How to operate tone control (TONE CONTROL) 1. Ensure that the connections are correctly performed. (Normal playback cannot be achieved with wrong connec- This unit has the tone control function for the low-frequency tions of R and L.) and high-frequency ranges.
How to Use Remote Control VACUUM TUBE CONTROL AMPLIFIER CL-38uC Remote control (RA-19) Remote control The remote control shall be aimed at the remote sensor of this unit within the specified angle range shown in the illus- tration. 30° 30°...
Before Asking for Repair Service While in use, this unit may display phenomena which may be confused as malfunctions. Before contacting your country's official LUXMAN distributor for repair services, please read the operating instructions and operating instructions for any connected input and through output devices and check the troubleshooting table below.
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LUXMAN CORPORATION, JAPAN AG00987E72A 1-3-1 Shinyokohama, Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 222-0033, Japan Printed in Japan...
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