. As expected from Burmester, the 101 also features a fully balanced circuit layout . Its pre-out and headphone amplifiers are DC-coupled, meaning they dispense entirely with distorting coupling capacitors in the signal path .
About these oPerAtIng InstructIons About These Operating Instructions These operating instructions describe the set-up, connection, and operation of your 2-channel 101 integrated amplifier (hereinafter referred to as "integrated amplifier" or 101) . Please note the following: ► Read and follow the information given, in particular the safety information and warnings .
. Static discharges may damage the electronics inside the device . Connection cables Burmester produces symmetric and asymmetric connection cables, as well as speaker cables in all lengths to transmit the best possible sound quality . The impedance of our cables is adapted for all BURMESTER components .
ImPortAnt sAfety InformAtIon Power on ► Switch off all devices in the HiFi system before installation . Do not switch the devices back on until you are certain that all devices have been connected completely and correctly . ► Do not try to operate the device if it has obviously been damaged or penetrated by water .
unPAckIng AnD settIng uP the DevIce Unpacking and Setting Up the Device CAUTION Heavy device The device is very heavy and may cause injury if it falls . ► The device should only be unpacked and set up by individuals who are experienced in handling heavy loads .
the DevIce At A glAnce The Device at a Glance Front side 1 Input selection LEDs The lit LED indicates the signal source selected with the input selection button (6) . 2 LED (SMOOTH) • LED lit: Smooth function active . •...
the DevIce At A glAnce Back side 23 24 10 Right speaker output, positive Right channel, positive connection (+) 11 Right speaker output, negative Right channel, negative connection (–) 12 Left speaker output, negative Left channel, negative connection (–) 13 Left speaker output, positive Left channel, positive connection (+) 14 Surround Thruput Switch 15 BURLINK interface...
the DevIce At A glAnce The remote control The device is delivered with the 067 remote control as standard . The remote control allows you to quickly access some frequently used functions, such as device power on/off, volume control, as well as signal source selection . To enable use of the remote control, the device must be switched on or in standby mode .
connectIng the DevIce Connecting the Device The connectors are located on the back side of the device . Before connecting the device, pay attention to the signal source operating instructions . All devices in your music system should be switched off while connecting . Connecting the inputs Input connectors (18) to (22) are joined with the corresponding signal source outputs .
A connection can be made using either cable lugs or 4-mm banana plugs . For acoustic reasons, Burmester recommends equipping the ends of the speaker cables with cable lugs . Connecting cables to these terminals requires the use of ready-to-fit wires or must be performed by a qualified professional .
connectIng the DevIce Headphone output (4) CAUTION High-intensity sound Loud output signals may damage your hearing . ► Please note that the volume is controlled by the connected device when the Surround Thruput is activated . . ► Do not increase the volume before putting on the headphones; increase to the desired volume once you have put them on .
BURLINK interface Control systems such as PC, CRESTRON, AMEX, etc . can be connected to the BURmester-LINK connector (14) . This enables convenient control of your entire system, e .g . via a touch panel which you can program individually .
By connecting the REMOTE DC OUT (23) socket to the corresponding REMOTE DC IN socket on a BURMESTER device, the device can be switched on or off remotely when switching the 101 on and off . In this operating mode, the 101 assumes the master function .
oPerAtIng the DevIce Operating the Device ► Before switching the integrated amplifier on, check all cable connections for correct polarity (POS, NEG) . After initial or re-wiring, we recommend slowly increasing the volume until you are certain that everything is connected correctly . Power on/off The device is equipped with two control elements for power on/off: •...
oPerAtIng the DevIce Switching the device off completely: During longer periods of absence or if the device is not in use and thus should not consume any electricity, you can turn it off completely using the mains switch . Once it is off, you can no longer switch it back on with the remote control .
oPerAtIng the DevIce Smooth function The switchable “Smooth” function ensures a rounded, detailed sound, even at low volumes . ► Press the SMOOTH button (7) to enable the Smooth function . The Smooth function is activated and the LED (2) is lit . ...
oPerAtIng the DevIce Pre-out only mode To operate the preamp on an external power amp, the pre-out only mode can be used to switch off the internal power amp . This improves the technical data of the integrated amplifier and saves energy . CAUTION High-intensity sound Loud output signals may cause a permanent damage to both your hearing and your...
Remote output If a REMOTE DC OUT connector on the integrated amplifier is connected to the remote input on a BURMESTER component, this component is switched on and off together with the integrated amplifier . Protective functions The integrated amplifier is equipped with extensive protection circuits that protect the amplifier and the connected speakers from being damaged in the case of an error .
(burmester lInk connectIon) BURLINK (BURmester LINK Connection) Connectors The BURLINK interface can be operated via the 9-pin D-SUB socket (RS-232) (14) . RS-232 configuration: • 9600 baud • 8 bits • Parity: none • 1 stop bit • No hardware handshake Commands The commands for operating the 101 integrated amplifier are listed below .
mAIntenAnce, rePAIr, AnD cAre Maintenance, Repair, and Care Replacing defective fuses A defect fuse may render the device inoperative, meaning the device does not turn on even though a power supply is present . DANGER Lethal electrical voltage When the power plug is connected and the mains switch is on, a lethal electrical voltage is present after opening the fuse holder inside the fuse compartment .
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