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Campion & Alabaster Integrated
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: HB-RC-001-A
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Rev 0.1
Date:
5th September 2002
CONFIDENTIAL
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FTM Marketing Ltd.
Date:
5th September 2002
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The Manual provided here is subject to change without prior notice. Information contained in this document
is strictly confidential and should not be copied to unauthorised recipients.
FTM Marketing Ltd.
P.O. BOx 163C, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0YH, England.
Phone: +44 20 8286 6661. Fax: +44 20 8286 2202. http://www.sonneteer.com
Confidential
Amplifiers
Service Manual
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05/09/02

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  • Page 1 The Manual provided here is subject to change without prior notice. Information contained in this document is strictly confidential and should not be copied to unauthorised recipients. FTM Marketing Ltd. P.O. BOx 163C, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0YH, England. Phone: +44 20 8286 6661. Fax: +44 20 8286 2202. http://www.sonneteer.com Confidential Page 1 of 15 05/09/02...
  • Page 2: Document Revision History

    Document Revision History Date Changes made to Revised document number 5 / 9 / 2002 First Draft HB-RC-001-A Confidential Page 2 of 15 05/09/02...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    − Ensure that all fixing screws within the unit have been tightened securely. THIS MANUAL COVERS BOTH THE CAMPION AND ALABASTER INTEGRATED AMPLIFERS. DO TAKE NOTE WHEN CHECKING THE SPECIFICATIONS AND CALIBRATION.
  • Page 4 Product description The Sonneteer Campion and Alabaster are Stereo integrated amplifiers. They both have 5 line level inputs (two passive and three active), one fixed line out, one IEC inlet for mains and two sets of loudspeaker level outputs. There are three knobs on the front panel. Power is for switching the amplifier on, Volume is for control of volume, and the middle knob is for selection of any one of the five inputs.
  • Page 5 Opening the Amplifier Always make sure the amplifier is not connected to mains when opening and closing the lid. Remove the 3 top screws from each side for the amplifier (12 screws in total). Lift the lid off vertically, do not lift front to rear or vice versa. With the amplifier front panel facing you familiarise yourselves with the following key areas: Pre-amp +/- 18V regulators Toroidal Transformer...
  • Page 6 Basic diagnostics. It is advisable to ask your customer to describe the fault when they have contacted you with regards to returning the product for repair. Their fault description can be one of the following, it is recommended to check in the following manner: The amplifier just didn't come on after turning the power switch.
  • Page 7: Safety First

    Trouble shooting at component level. SAFETY FIRST!!! • Please make sure you have taken all possible safety precaution. • Make sure you are using an isolating transformer when powering the unit. • Make sure that your supply is earthed. • Make sure that you have observed all anti-static precautions. •...
  • Page 8 Check also that BOTH power supply rails are reading their correct voltage (Campion +/-25V and Alabaster +/-37V +/-5%, if one rail is dead then check the fuses again).
  • Page 9 If these values are all correct then now measure the D.C offset on each speaker channel, their reading should be: Campion should read -38mV DC +/-10mV Alabaster should read +/-25mV DC +/-10mV If any of the voltage are little above and below don't be too alarmed at this stage. If the offset are 0V or over 60mV then you should switch off and check the amplifier for any shorts or open circuits, or other damaged components.
  • Page 10 Alabaster User Manual: Alabaster Alabaster should be placed in an open space away from moisture and with adequate ventilation. Alabaster Alabaster The device is connected to the mains via an IEC mains lead which is provided with your amplifier. The IEC socket on the rear of the device has a replaceable fuse; see the specifications at the end of this manual or rear of machine for correct values.
  • Page 11: Technical Specification

    UK/Europe/Australasia 230V/240V, T 2.5 Amp USA/Canada 110V/120V, T 5.0 Amp Sonneteer reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. If a fault occurs, please refer to your dealer. Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Confidential Page 11 of 15...
  • Page 12 Campion with Phono option User Manual: Campion Campion should be placed in an open space away from moisture and with adequate ventilation. Campion Campion The device is connected to the mains via an IEC mains lead which is provided with your amplifier.
  • Page 13 UK/Europe/Australasia: 230V/240V, T 2.5 Amp USA/Canada 110V/120V, T 4.0 Amp Sonneteer reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. If a fault occurs, please refer to your dealer. Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Confidential Page 13 of 15...
  • Page 14 Campion Line version User Manual: Campion Campion should be placed in an open space away from moisture and with adequate ventilation. Campion Campion The device is connected to the mains via an IEC mains lead which is provided with your amplifier.
  • Page 15 UK/Europe/Australasia 230V/240V, T 2.5 Amp USA/Canada 110V/120V, T 4.0 Amp Sonneteer reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. If a fault occurs, please refer to your dealer. Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Confidential Page 15 of 15...
  • Page 16 Q6/Q18 2200uF/50V BC546B R5/R27 D2/D7 1N4148 R9/R31 D104 68R/39R 0.1uF 0.01uF D1/D6 1N4148 1N4003 4700uF/50V 4700uF/50V 2200uF/50V 4.7uF 1000uF D103 -VSUP C3/C13 C124/C16 -VSUP 1N4003 T3A15/T4A Title SONNETEER CAMPION/ALABASTER AMPLIFIER Size Number Revision Date: 5-Sep-2002 Sheet File: C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\circuits\AMP.DDB Drawn By:...
  • Page 17 10k CF Line Preamp LnOUT Link for Line Pre-amp 470uF/16V Link for Line Pre-amp IC4B PHONO4 SK3A PHONO4FTM IC3A 10K[NF] NJM2114 NJM2114 10K[NF] IC3B NJM2114 10K[NF] Title SONNETEER CAMPION/ALABASTER PRE-AMP Size Number Revision Date: 9-Feb-2000 Sheet of File: C:\WINDOWS\..\pre.sch Drawn By:...
  • Page 18 REG1 7818 Vout 1N4003F 1000uF[NF] 1K[NF] 470uF 0.1uF[NF] 0.01uF[NF] 1N4003F[NF] 10R[NF] 1N4003F[NF] 1K[NF] 1000uF[NF] 470uF 0.1uF[NF] 0.01uF[NF] Vout 1N4003F REG2 7918 Title Pre-amp power supply Size Number Revision Date: 5-Sep-2002 Sheet File: C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\circuits\AMP.DDB Drawn By:...
  • Page 19 Mains in Power supply and secondary fuse protection. ±37V on Alabaster 25V on Campion Power Amplifier. To speakers Selector Switch. Volume Alanbaster Control. AV=33.2dB 6.8dB Z=10k Campion AV=27.8dB LnOut Buffer Alabaster and Campion amplifier block diagram.
  • Page 20 Campion and Alabaster main boards. 13.03.01 All resistors are 0.25W carbon film unless marked otherwise. All electrolytic capacitors are Panasonic M Series 85 deg general purpose unless otherwise stated. CAMPION ALABASTER NOTES R1,R3 0 LINK R2 R14 470R 470R R4 R26...
  • Page 21 Bill of Material for Campion/Alabaster preamplifier pcb. Line and Phono versions Used Part Type Designator Description Notes 0.01uF C20 C23 BC components Polyester NF ON LINE VERSION 0.01uF[NF] C7 C8 0.033u dipped polyester C19 C24 Panasonic NF ON LINE VERSION 0.1uF Mylar...

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