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- Page 1 A N N I V E R S A R Y I N T E G R AT E D A M P L I F I E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
All operational, technical and descriptive material in this publication is subject to change at any time without notice. For further product information or queries, please contact your Plinius dealer. Plinius products are designed and manufactured by Plinius Audio Limited, New Zealand. -
Page 3: Introduction
We have designed and manufactured this amplifier to reproduce your favourite music faithfully and accurately. With a little care and a full understanding of the operating recommendations in this manual, your Plinius Anniversary Integrated Amplifier will provide years of high-quality, trouble-free performance. -
Page 4: Design Philosophy
Design Philosophy The design of the Anniversary set draws on the aesthetic values of strength and simplicity of the past 30 years and continues our company’s focus on meeting the high standards required to always be at ‘The Heart of Music’. -
Page 5: Unpacking
Placement & Ventilation Your Anniversary Integrated Amplifier may operate at a moderately high temperature, especially during extended listening sessions. The ideal location is upon a rigid stand, away from direct contact with any temperature sensitive materials, furniture or deep pile carpets. -
Page 6: Care & Maintenance
Care & Maintenance With simple care and maintenance your Plinius product can be kept looking and operating like new for many years to come. MAINTAINING THE CONNECTORS Exposed connectors such as the RCA connectors will be subject to environmental factors, and over time the surface may degrade. This can be greatly reduced by fitting readily available ‘RCA caps’... -
Page 7: Precautions
PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW AMPLIFIER. The Plinius Anniversary Integrated Amplifier can deliver in excess of 200 watts into 8 ohms. This amplifier is also capable of a very large peak current delivery. -
Page 8: Front Panel Functions
The volume control is a motorised unit that will accurately convey the selected source signal to the line stage of the Plinius Anniversary Integrated Amplifier. When using the remote control to alter the volume level, briefly press the button to make small adjustments, or hold the button down to continuously adjust the volume. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Functions
This panel incorporates all terminals for connecting the input signals from your CD player, tuner, etc and the outputs to the loudspeakers and mains supply. Please remember that your Plinius Anniversary Integrated Amplifier is a high quality electronic instrument capable of an exceptional level of performance. Be sure that you understand your system’s requirements fully before you make any connection to this amplifier. - Page 10 This input is for use specifically with home theatre processors. In some circumstances you may wish to use the power amplifier of the Anniversary Integrated as the front two channels of a surround or home theatre environment. The HT Bypass input can be used for this purpose, as any signal connected to these inputs can be sent directly to the power amplifier bypassing the preamplifier entirely.
- Page 11 11. MAINS POWER CORD IEC SOCKET This connector is where the mains supply cable from your wall connects to the amplifier. You will notice that a fuse holder is mounted within this connection, and it holds a mains fuse to provide surge and overload protection for your amplifier. 12.
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Page 12: Remote Control Functions
Remote Control Functions The Plinius Anniversary Integrated Amplifier features a full function remote to control all settings and configurations of the amplifier as well as complete controls for operating the Anniversary CD player. INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REMOTE FUNCTIONS: 1. STANDBY Standby is used to put the unit into a low power mode. This disconnects the outputs of the Integrated Amplifier and turns off... - Page 13 The repeat LED on the front panel will illuminate once this button is pressed. The Anniversary CD Player will now play all tracks on the CD as normal, but then repeat all tracks from track 1 in an endless loop. It does not repeat one track only, but will repeat the entire contents on the CD.
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Page 14: Installation & Operation
CONNECTIONS Connections to your Anniversary Integrated Amplifier should be made in the same order as they are listed in this section. DO NOT attempt to connect your Anniversary Integrated Amplifier until you have read and fully understood these instructions. Should you require further assistance, please contact your Plinius dealer. - Page 15 BI-WIRING Bi-wiring uses two pairs of loudspeaker cables for each channel loudspeaker. You will notice that the rear panel of your Anniversary Integrated Amplifier has two pairs of output terminals for this purpose. When bi-wiring, always connect the terminals positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (–) to negative (–). Be sure to remove any jumpers that may be fitted to your loudspeakers.
- Page 16 USING PRE OUT A line level output is provided on the back of the Anniversary Integrated Amplifier. If you wish to use the Anniversary Integrated Amplifier as a pre-amp only, or to send signal to another amplifier, fit the interconnect cable to the Pre Out outputs.
- Page 17 24 hours before expecting the best quality of sound reproduction from your amplifier. Also, as the Anniversary Integrated Amplifier uses very little power while on, we suggest leaving the unit turned on so that it will always be at its sonic best.
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Page 18: Product Features
The gain can now be adjusted noting that high gain (factory setting) is set with jumpers to the left, and low gain is set with jumpers to the right. Now re-assemble your Anniversary Integrated Amplifier. - Page 19 Plinius dealer. OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION The Anniversary Integrated Amplifier is fitted with an auto-reset thermal sensor. The sensor is located at the main power transformer and should the transformer internal temperature exceed 110°C (230°F) the power will be disconnected from the unit.
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Page 20: Loudspeaker Selection
Loudspeaker Selection Your Plinius Anniversary Integrated Amplifier is designed for use with high fidelity loudspeakers. It should not be used to operate with any other type of appliance or equipment. Be certain that your loudspeakers can handle most of the rated output power of this amplifier. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting NO SOUND FROM THE UNIT If the unit is not reproducing audio take the following steps: Check the source is correctly connected to an appropriate input on the unit. Refer to the Installation & Operation section on page 13. Check the source is playing, and not paused or muted. -
Page 22: Specifications
Specifications POWER 200 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms. 280 watts RMS per channel into 4 ohms. Both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz at less than 0.2% total harmonic distortion FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz to 20kHz +/–0.2dB –3dB at 5Hz and –3dB at 70kHz DISTORTION Typically <0.05% THD at rated power 0.2% THD and IM worst case prior to clipping... -
Page 23: Index
Index Bi-wiring ......................14 Display LED....................7 Front Panel Layout ................7 Fuse Protection ..................17 Ground Lift Switch ................9 HT Bypass ....................9, 15 IEC Power Connector ................10, 15 Input Terminals ..................8, 13 Line Out ......................9 Loudspeaker Impedance ..............19 Loudspeaker Power ................19 Mains/Line Fuse ..................17 Mains Supply Connection .............15 Mains Switch .....................8 Operating Temperature..............4, 18...
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