Introduction - Proficient Audio Systems M40 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Proficient M40 80W x 2 Channel Stereo Receiver.
The M40 combines the best of styling and performance in a full-featured, high performance receiver. The
M40 can provide uninterrupted audio/video entertainment, switching from DVD movies to Sports on Cable
or Satellite to Phonograph Records to Video Game Consoles. Every source of home entertainment can be
connected to the M40.
The M40 is cool. Literally. The M40 features a high current audio amplifier that runs cool under most operat-
ing conditions when properly installed and connected. There are two sets of speaker terminals on the M40.
Each can be turned ON/OFF independently and both can be run at the same time. But if that's not enough,
the amplifier design and use of quality discreet components gives the M40 the ability to drive up to four pair
of speakers for whole-house audio entertainment.
Complementing the two Speaker pair terminals are two independent subwoofer sections. Each features a
full range mono line level audio output, a 14V DC Trigger Output and Link Switch to sync subwoofer ON/OFF
status with its matched speaker pair.
The M40 includes a built-in AM/FM Stereo Tuner. The Tuner can store up to 30 Preset Channels (AM or FM).
Preset Channels can be scanned for review of 'what's playing' on the air, or can be selected directly from the
Numeric buttons on the M40 Remote.
The M40 features a variety of audio/video inputs and outputs that provide convenient connection and
switching for up to seven home entertainment source components. There are three stereo audio source
inputs, including a Phono Input with moving-magnet preamp and a Tape Monitor Loop for audio recording.
There are also four audio/video inputs. Video 1 is an A/V IN/OUT that can be used for audio/video source re-
cording and playback. The Video 3 Input is two selectable sets of Front and Rear Panel A/V connections. The
Video 3 Rear Panel Inputs can be a DVD Player, Cable Box, Satellite Receiver or other 'permanent' A/V Source.
The Video 3 Front Panel Inputs provide convenient connection for 'guest devices' such as Video Game Con-
soles, portable MP3 Players or cameras that might not always be connected to the system.
For the truly demanding, the M40 Front Panel Display can be dimmed or turned off should the display be
distracting while viewing critical video content.
The M40 also features a Front Panel Headphone Jack for private listening plus, a Sleep Timer has been built
in to the M40, to automatically shut the M40 OFF for those late night sessions when the M40 could keep run-
ning long after you have drifted off to sleep.
The M40 isn't just a solid performer, it looks good too. The cast aluminum Front Panel is like no other and
makes an impressive addition to any stack of gear.
Fully Featured. Solid Performer. Great Looking. Home entertainment never looked and sounded this good.
Please read and follow the instructions in this guide to assist in proper installation connection and use of the
Proficient M40 Receiver.
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