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Chord Electronics The Pumphouse, Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh, Kent, ME16 9NB. Great Britain. Product Communication | English +44 (0) 1622 721 444 info@chordelectronics.co.uk chordelectronics.co.uk ULTIMA 5 V.1.0 Manual...
Protection against liquids & heat Making a claim & warranty exclusions Dismantling & Radio frequency interference Connecting your equipment 3.0 Getting to know ULTIMA 5 4.0 Setting up ULTIMA 5 Placement Getting to know ULTIMA 5 Connecting ULTIMA 5 to...
Chord Electronics Introduction Dismantling & radio frequency ULTIMA 5 | Manual Protection against interference liquids & heat Connecting your equipment Introduction ULTIMA 5 is an incredibly reliable and technologically advanced stereo power amplifier. It is our most powerful stereo amplification offering within the Full Size range.
It is advised that you do not operate Be aware that liquids, including the ULTIMA 5 in an area of direct water that has dried, can leave sunlight or on top of significant minerals that can affect the heat- producing devices.
However, may have an effect on radio the ULTIMA 5 and its power for optimal performance, it is and television reception. If this supply, posing a severe risk of recommended that the following occurs, please reconsider your electrocution and/or fire.
16A mains IEC cable can be power cable during operation. Only disconnect manufacturer’s user guide to substituted for an alternative when ULTIMA 5 is off. If the confirm compatibility. power cable, however, please power cable is disconnected during operation there is a make sure that it has an earth.
At point of sale, Chord Please use the form Electronics Ltd. provides the below to record the ULTIMA 5 with a comprehensive details of your purchase five-year warranty* which in the event that these are covers defects in materials and...
Chord Electronics Warranty period & registering Making a claim & warranty ULTIMA 5 | Manual your purchase exclusions Making a claim & warranty exclusions In the unlikely event of a WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: The warranty does not cover connected claim, you must provide Chord...
Chord Electronics ULTIMA 5 | Manual Getting to know ULTIMA 5 Getting to know ULTIMA 5 The front panel The top panel The rear panel Getting to know ULTIMA 5 11 // 24...
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Chord Electronics Getting to know ULTIMA 5 The top panel ULTIMA 5 | Manual The front panel The rear panel Getting to know ULTIMA 5 Before operation, we strongly advise you read this user manual thoroughly, storing it in a safe...
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The front panel With only two buttons, everyday WARNING: You must keep all vents clear. operation of ULTIMA 5 is simple and you can tailor the brightness of the feature lighting to suit the ambience of your listening room. Please view page 23 to learn how to do this.
Chord Electronics Getting to know ULTIMA 5 The top panel ULTIMA 5 | Manual The front panel The rear panel The top panel The top panel has no user WARNING: You must keep all vents clear. configurable options. Instead, three teal feature light rings illuminate.
Chord Electronics Getting to know ULTIMA 5 The top panel ULTIMA 5 | Manual The front panel The rear panel The rear panel The rear panel offers a WARNING: You must keep all vents clear. comprehensive connectivity suite, featuring both standard...
Chord Electronics ULTIMA 5 | Manual Setting up ULTIMA 5 Placement Connecting ULTIMA 5 to ancillary equipment Audio inputs Audio outputs Power-on sequence and 12V trigger Earthing issues in Europe Setting up ULTIMA 5 16 // 24...
Audio inputs Adjusting the brightness of the Audio outputs LED‘s Placement Whilst ULTIMA 5 will operate normally within a typical Chord Electronics configuration, stacked via the Integra legs, it is recommended that ULTIMA 5 is allowed to ‘breathe’ with 10cm of space around it to convection- cool during operation.
Adjusting the brightness of the Audio outputs LED‘s Connecting ULTIMA 5 to ancillary equipment When connecting the ULTIMA 5 to equipment within the signal path, ensure all devices are switched off. It is recommended that once all equipment is properly connected, that the...
RCA inputs. output. Failure to attenuate ULTIMA 5 has no ability to switch the volume before it enters ULTIMA 5 could result in between the inputs therefore, irreversible hearing damage, speaker damage and could only one must be used.
Earthing issues in Europe Audio inputs Adjusting the brightness of the Audio outputs LED‘s Audio outputs As ULTIMA 5 is a stereo amplifier, Connect the black (negative) Please WARNING: pay attention to it supports 2 speaker outputs. terminal from ULTIMA 5 to...
When a 12V trigger is sensed by large power button once until ULTIMA 5 the colours displayed you feel a click. ULTIMA 5’s on power button will be different. power button will now change to a green colour whilst it begins its During standby the large power initial safety checks.
Chord Electronics Placement Power-on sequence and 12V ULTIMA 5 | Manual Connecting ULTIMA 5 to trigger ancillary equipment Earthing issues in Europe Audio inputs Adjusting the brightness of the Audio outputs LED‘s Earthing issues in Europe In some European countries, a hum or...
Chord Electronics Placement Power-on sequence and 12V ULTIMA 5 | Manual Connecting ULTIMA 5 to trigger ancillary equipment Earthing issues in Europe Audio inputs Adjusting the brightness of the Audio outputs LED‘s Adjusting the brightness of the LED‘s At any time, you can adjust the brightness of the LEDs to suit your listening environment.
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