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- Page 1 O D E O N M U LT I C H A N N E L 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 3: 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 4: 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 Odeon Multichannel Amplifier will provide years of high-quality, trouble-free performance. -
Page 5: Design Philosophy
Design Philosophy From a distance you can see that the design of the Plinius products is more than an applied styling exercise to the front panel. We have started from the ground up to produce a casing for our electronics that is unrivalled in its physical strength and visual simplicity. -
Page 6: Unpacking
NOTE: This unit has been designed for use in moderate climates only, not for tropical conditions. The Plinius Odeon design incorporates a very high level of mechanical decoupling of the input and output. It can however still be influenced by acoustical feedback in the operating environment. -
Page 7: 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 8: Precautions
PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW AMPLIFIER. • The Plinius Odeon Multichannel Amplifier can deliver in excess of 200 watts into 8 ohms. This amplifier is also capable of a very large peak current delivery. •... -
Page 9: Front Panel Functions
LED will flash for a short time as part of the initialisation sequence, then remain lit. LEDs in the lid of the Odeon will also light to show how many modules are fitted and operating correctly. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Functions
This panel incorporates the terminals for connecting input signals from the source, as well as outputs to the loudspeakers, power switch, and mains supply. Please remember that your Plinius Odeon Multichannel Amplifi er 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 amplifi er. -
Page 11: Mains Switch
By connecting a processor with a remote trigger signal to these terminals, the Odeon can be put in and out of standby by the processor to which it is connected. When in standby the amplifier draws less current and will operate at minimum temperature. -
Page 12: Installation & Operation
RCA or Balanced XLR interconnect cables only. If using single-ended RCA inputs, connect your preamplifi er to the RCA inputs on the back of the Plinius Odeon. Make sure the RCA connectors are a snug fi t and are inserted all the way in. For XLR input connection, make sure the connectors are inserted all the way and latch into place. - Page 13 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS The connection of your loudspeakers to the output posts of the Plinius Odeon must be made by an ‘instructed person’ or by ready made loudspeaker cables only. Connect the loudspeakers to the output terminals, making note of which input is connected to the module.
- Page 14 Check the Odeon is switched OFF, and connect the IEC end of the cable to the IEC socket at the back of the Odeon. With the cord fully connected, switch the wall outlet ON.
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Page 15: Product Features
Plinius dealer. LED BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Your Plinius Odeon has an LED brightness control that will adjust all lid and front panel LEDs. A small flat bladed screwdriver can be used to adjust the brightness. The LED brightness control is a small multi turn potentiometer and is located on the rear panel of the amplifier next to the remote trigger terminals. - Page 16 MAINS/LINE FUSE A Mains/Line fuse is fitted within the IEC Mains/Line socket on the rear of the amplifier. A small drawer at the bottom of this socket may be removed (after the IEC plug is removed) by levering it out with a flat blade screwdriver. The fuse fitted should be rated as specified on the rear panel.
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Page 17: Loudspeaker Selection
Loudspeaker Selection Your Plinius Odeon Multichannel 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 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting NO SOUND FROM THE UNIT If the unit is not reproducing audio take the following steps: • Check the Preamplifier, processor or AV receiver is correctly connected to an appropriate input on the Unit. • Check the source is playing, and not paused or muted. If it has adjustable volume, check this is at the usual output level. -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications POWER 200 watts RMS per module into 8 ohms. Each module driven from 20Hz to 20kHz at less than 0.2% total harmonic distortion. (6 modules fitted and driven.) FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz to 20kHz +/–0.2dB –0.3dB at 5Hz and –0.3dB at 70kHz DISTORTION Typically >0.05% THD at rated power. -
Page 20: Index
Index Care & Maintenance................5 Display LED....................7 Error Detection ..................13 Front Panel Layout ................7 Fuse Protection ..................13 Ground Lift Switch ................9 IEC Power Connector ................9, 11 Input Terminals ..................8 LED Brightness ..................9 Loudspeaker Impedance ..............15 Loudspeaker Power ................15 Mains/Line Fuse ..................14 Mains Supply Connection .............11 Mains Switch .....................9 Operating Temperature..............4, 13...
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