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4040 A Instruction Manual Integrated Amplifier V1.0 WWW.CREEKAUDIO.COM...
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Please make sure the switch is set to the voltage in your location. The two nominal mains voltage options are 115V or 230V. The 4040 A will operate normally from 200V to 250V or 100V to 125V AC, 50Hz to 60Hz AC.
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POWER ON/OFF Move the rocker switch above the IEC mains-socket on the rear panel to the ON position, marked I. The 4040 A will automatically power-ON and the CREEK logo will be displayed on the front panel for a few seconds before switching to the HOME screen.
Bass Boost or cut bass as required. BT Pairing Select Bluetooth Input first. Go to Settings on your mobile device and select Creek Audio 4040A. PA Direct Select ON to enable PA Direct mode. Select OFF to return to Line 1.
RC- 40 REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET Operation is simple but some buttons have dual functions and require AMP or CD to be pressed first. AMPLIFIER FUNCTIONS Press AMP button once to prioritise amplifier functions. It will remember this instruction, so once done, it is not necessary to do it again, unless to switch back from CD priority.
POWER CORDS The 4040 A is supplied with a good quality power cord with mains plug matching the power socket used in your region or country. If in doubt, consult your dealer, or the official importer. After-market power cords are unlikely to improve audio performance due to the high-tech “regenerative”...
(DAC) with volume adjustment. PHONO Phono input is an alternative option for LINE 2. When a Sequel mk4 Phono pre-amp is fitted to the 4040 A it will be detected automatically and the display will change from Line 2 to Phono.
USB Class 2 Audio is the preferred method of connecting high-resolution digital audio signals from a computer or high-end network streamer to the 4040 A. Use a USB type A male, to USB type B male (printer) cable, not longer than 5m (16 feet).
(70) to achieve your preferred listening level, it does not necessarily mean the amplifier is working too hard. The volume setting is stored when the amplifier is powered – OFF, but when the 4040 A is powered – ON again the last setting will be restored, unless the level was higher than 40.
OVER-CURRENT If you connect the 4040 A to a loudspeaker load less than 4 Ohms at high levels, or the output terminals, or speaker cables, are accidentally short-circuited, the 4040 A will immediately protect itself by muting the output. To avoid this happening, do not connect speaker cables with the amplifier powered and amplifying a signal.
Phono input, with the Sequel mk4 installed. Phono cartridges are constructed with a coil of wire inside that behaves like a radio receiver tuned circuit and antenna. Relocating the 4040 A, or the source of interference, should normalise the situation.
Silver or black front panel. Black cover only. Weight: 2.2kgs (4.84 lbs) net, 3kgs (6.6 lbs) gross (packed). Size W/H/D: 21.5 x 6 x 25.5 cm (8.46″ x 2.36″ x 10”) inc. feet, knobs, LS terminals. Creek Audio Ltd Web: www.creekaudio.com Email: info@creekaudio.com...
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