Contents Why REDGUM?..................1 Unpacking..................2 Connecting your amplifer to other components.........3 Loudspeakers..................... 3 DVD players, CD players and other components........4 External power amplifer................5 Record out....................5 How to use your REDGUM amplifer...........6 Turning the amplifer on and of..............6 Input source selection................7 Volume and balance control...............7 Achieving the best sound from your system........9 Where to put your speakers...............9...
Why REDGUM? The river red gum is Australia’s most widespread and recognised tree, and it produces a wood that is truly unique. It yields the second hardest timber in the world, and this strength saw its widespread use in the railway lines that sprang up to connect the rapidly expanding colonies of early 20th century Australia.
If you need to repack your amplifer at a future time, replacement packaging is available from REDGUM Audio at a nominal charge. Contact REDGUM Audio Pty Ltd via the website.
Connecting your amplifer to other components For safety reasons, always ensure that your amplifer and other components are turned of and disconnected from mains power before making any connections. Failure to do so may result in an electrical shock and/or damage to your equipment. Loudspeakers The loudspeaker terminals at the rear of your amplifer are colour coded red (+) and black (-).
Therefore, any unused inputs may be used by other components. If you wish to connect a Turntable, you will need to purchase a separate phono pre-amplifer. REDGUM Audio produces a stand-alone phono pre-amplifer, model RGPH. If in any doubt, consult your dealer.
External power amplifer Your REDGUM amplifer comes with ‘Preamp Out’ sockets. This allows the amplifer’s pre-amp stage to be connected to an external power amplifer if desired. To do this, connect your REDGUM amplifer’s outputs marked left/right Pre-amp Out to the corresponding left/right Pre-amp inputs on the external power amplifer using high quality RCA interconnects.
How to use your REDGUM amplifer At the front of your amplifer is an on/of switch, and three rotary controls. These are used to turn the amplifer on and of, select the input source, and adjust the volume and balance. Turning the amplifer on and of Your amplifer utilises either a rocker/toggle switch or a key switch as the on/of control.
More on 'thunks' In greater detail, REDGUM amplifers make audible 'thunks' when powered up and down, but usually only the latter ones are noticeable to people. A REDGUM amplifer has no need to mask this sound with a troublesome relay in the speaker line. In fact, customers can be reassured that this sound is a healthy sign that the amplifer is fexible enough to cope with such rapid changes in the power supply.
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If your model has a single volume control, the left rotary control afects the volume and the middle rotary control afects the left/right balance between the speakers. If your model has dual volume controls, the left rotary control afects the volume of the left speaker and the middle rotary control afects the volume of the right speaker.
The angle (toe-in) of the speakers At REDGUM Audio we recommend a 30 degree angle between the speakers. This provides a strong central image, and suitable 'timing' to provide good rear projection for Home Theatre.
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Placement of components in your sound system Lots of fresh air is important to the health of your electronics. louder you play your music, the more important it is to ensure that components receive adequate ventilation. Amplifers, in particular, will generate a lot of heat.
If the problem persists, please see your local REDGUM Audio dealer. Lost Keys Lost keys can be replaced, as information is kept on fle at the REDGUM factory about every product we manufacture.
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and a replacement key will be sent by airmail the same day. (Fax: +61 3 9897 1399, or email lostkey@redgumaudio.com Thermal cut-of For your convenience, there are no replaceable fuses in this amplifer. The only overload devices are thermal. Internally, there are thermal cut-ofs that will shut down the amplifer if the heatsinks reach 80 degrees Centigrade.
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Should the product be faulty, the owner is liable for the cost of freight to the nearest REDGUM repair agent, or the REDGUM Audio factory. Should the product be found to be without fault, the owner will be liable...
Country Date of purchase Place of purchase Model No. Serial Number (if any) Fax this page to the REDGUM Audio factory at +61 3 9897 1399 Alternatively, you may email the details (including serial number) to warranty@redgumaudio.com. (Not necessary factory direct purchases.)
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