Setting Up; Unpacking, Package Contents; Connecting The Amplifier; Running In - Octave PHONO MODULE Owner's Manual

3.1. Unpacking, package contents

Scope of delivery
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Tube Phono Preamplifier PHONO MODULE
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External power supply
- Power cord
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Remote control for volume (optional)
Tools: Ballpoint Hex. Key Wrench 2 mm for opening the cover and for mounting a
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module
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Octave cleaning cloth and soft gloves
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Owner's manual with declaration of origin and quality

3.2. Connecting the amplifier

1. In your own interest, please observe the safety precautions and positioning advice
(chapter 2).
2. Before connecting your OCTAVE amplifier up, switch off all the other equipment that you intend
to connect to it. This will avoid a source of possible problems when you plug these components
in.
3. Connect the inputs from the power amplifier resp. of the preamplifier / integrated amplifier to the
appropriate outputs of the Phono Module.
4. Check that the amplifier is switched off before connecting the power cable to the wall socket.
5. Check that the volume control is not set at maximum before playing music.
6. Switch on the mains power with the on/off power switch of the power supply (see chapter 4.5.
External Power Supply)
The preamplifier needs approx. 2 - 4 minutes warm up time. During the warm
up period, the output is shorted to ground to avoid disturbances.
7. Switch on the other components in any sequence.

3.3. Running in

All OCTAVE equipment is subject to a 48-hour continous run-in period at the factory to break in
the unit. The tubes are individually selected for use in each particular model.
The sound quality of tube equipment improves throughout the initial running-in period of up
to three months.
During this time, daily use is beneficial but not a requirement. Continuous operation does very little
to help reduce the break-in period and is therefore not recommended.

3. SETTING UP

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