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PS Audio C-100 Owner Reference Manual

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Owner's Reference
Owner's Reference
P-200 Preamplifi er C-100 Control Amplifi er
Instructions for use
Trio P-200 Preamplifi er C-100 Control Amplifi er
Document 15-044-51-1 Rev A
4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
Introduction i
PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com
©2006 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 ® Owner’s Reference Owner’s Reference P-200 Preamplifi er C-100 Control Amplifi er Instructions for use Trio P-200 Preamplifi er C-100 Control Amplifi er Document 15-044-51-1 Rev A 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction i PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2006 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are off. Turn off all systems’ power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality.
  • Page 3 ® Table Of Contents Owner’s Reference P-200 Preamplifi er C-100 Control Amplifi er Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Guide 2 - 3 Questions and 4 - 5 Answers Troubleshooting 6 - 8 Warranty 9 - 10 Service 11 - 12...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Power ratings for the C-100 are 100 watts rms into 8 Ohms, 200 watts rms into 4 Ohms at less than Power ratings 0.1% THD.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Owner’s Reference P-200 Preamplifi er C-100 Control Amplifi er There are several ways to mount either the C-100 Control Amplifi er or P-200 Preamplifi er: on a rack Location shelf, or a stand alone shelf. We suggest placing either unit near the source equipment you are planning on connecting to its inputs, such as a CD player, turntable and phono preamplifi...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    The C-100 Control amplifi er has a line level output that can be used to feed another power amplifi er like the Trio A-100 for bi-amping. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 2 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com...
  • Page 7 Please check with the factory or your dealer if you encounter these subwoofers or any problems. The binding posts, on the rear panel of the C-100 Control Amplifi er will accept either spade or banana Binding posts type connectors.

  • Page 8: Questions And Answers

    Should the Trio cease to function, contact your dealer or PS Audio’s service center for help. Placement of the Trio is not critical. Placement with respect to other equipment can be important.
  • Page 9 You can power nearly every loudspeaker made with a C-100. It is relatively tolerant of most loudspeakers What speakers can loads and will not be damaged by attempting to power heavy loads. If, while playing music, the C-100 I use? continues to go into a protection mode when the music gets loud, it means that the speaker load is probably too diffi...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    P-200’s outputs and check the Trio’s inputs. Make sure the Trio’s gain control is up, you have selected the correct input, etc. For the C-100, you should fi rst determine if the Control power amplifi er is working. To do this, one For the C-100 method is to turn the C-100 on, turn the gain control up about half way, then place your ear near the tweeter of your loudspeaker and listen for a very slight hiss.
  • Page 11 If the hum/buzz goes away when you remove the inputs to the power amp or Control amp, your next Finding a ground step will be to reconnect the amp and move further down the chain. Disconnect all inputs to the C-100 loop or the power amplifi...
  • Page 12 If the C-100 shuts off when playing music, there are several possibilities. If the music plays quite loudly If the amp shuts but shuts off on the most explosive parts of the music of video soundtrack, then the C-100 Amplifi er is down while probably underrated for the type of speaker you are using.
  • Page 13 PS Audio dealer, distributor or agent. PS Audio will not honor this warranty without valid proof of purchase from an authorized PS Audio dealer, distributor or agent and or a valid serial number as proof the product is a valid PS Audio product manufactured by PS Audio International.
  • Page 14 PS Audio will fulfi ll the conditions of the warranty. Such product must be returned at the owner’s expense to the PS Audio factory, together with a photocopy of the bill of sale for that product, a detailed description of the problem, and any information necessary for return shipment.
  • Page 15 Canada Service Department. 2. Insure and accept all liability for loss or damage to the product during shipment to the PS Audio factory and ensure all freight (shipping) charges are prepaid. The product may also be hand delivered to the California or Colorado facilities if arrangements with the Service Department have been made in advance.
  • Page 16 If you have If you feel your country’s authorized dealer or distributor is either unwilling or unable to service your PS Audio products, please contact our service department at service@psaudio.com or at the above problems contact numbers to discuss the situation.

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