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HI-FI SEPARATES
SP100 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this Acoustic Solutions' integrated amplifier. It has been developed following an extensive
research and development program that has culminated in what we regard as an exceptional mid-range hi-fi product.
Our aim when designing this product was to produce a visually appealing unit which would look comparable to higher priced
products, and give an exceptional performance to match.
We trust that this amplifier will give you hours of listening pleasure, and provide years of unparalleled performance. As with any
new electrical product please be patient and allow at least 36 hours use before all components have acclimatised themselves
to your surroundings, and found their optimum working temperature. Please do not operate this product at high volume levels
immediately after switching on.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contact details INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing this Acoustic Solutions’ integrated amplifier. It has been developed following an extensive research and development program that has culminated in what we regard as an exceptional mid-range hi-fi product. Our aim when designing this product was to produce a visually appealing unit which would look comparable to higher priced products, and give an exceptional performance to match. -
Page 2: Safety Instructions
• Do not install near any heat source, such as radiators, or other equipment that produces heat. • Protect the mains power cable from being damaged. • The SP100 system is double insulated and does not require an earth connection in the UK mains plug. The exclamation point within an equilateral... -
Page 3: Control Locations Front Panel
11. Headphone socket, stereo 6.4mm jack for use with most headphones. 12. LED power indicator light will show green to indicate that the SP100 is on. It will show red if the SP100 is in stand by mode set by the optional remote control. -
Page 4: Connection Locations Rear Panel
Mains cable inlet position, please ensure that this cable strain relief bush is intact and has not been damaged. Loudspeaker outputs, please ensure that +/- connections are made properly between rear of the SP100 amplifier and loudspeakers. Ensure wires are not frayed or touching. -
Page 5: Installation And Position
Do not place the SP100 in areas of direct sunlight, nor place it adjacent to a radiator or other heating appliances. Like all amplifiers the SP100 will generate a modest amount of heat. The cooling of this device is reliant upon the flow of air through the chassis grilles which are located on the top and bottom of the cabinet. -
Page 6: Making Connections To This Amplifier
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Page 7: Using The Amplifier
USING THE AMPLIFIER When you unpack the amplifi er from the box, all music settings will be at default values. These can be altered according to your listening tastes; these new settings will be retained within the memory of the amplifi er and will remain set even after switchiing off this system. -
Page 8: Using The Function Menu
USING THE FUNCTION MENU This SP100 amplifi er is fi tted with a digital user interface which allows complete control of the features of this amplifi er. The menu structure of this product is as follows: Volume control default setting The default setting for the user interface control is the ‘volume’... -
Page 9: Bass Control
BASS CONTROL This amplifi er is fi tted with a bass control which offers +/-14dB attenuation around the centre bass frequency of 100Hz, and +/-3dB across the frequency range of 45Hz to 259Hz. To alter this bass control press the function button once, this will change the LCD display for bass control. The last setting for the bass will be displayed. -
Page 10: Treble Control
TREBLE CONTROL This amplifi er is fi tted with a treble control which offers +/-14dB attenuation around the centre frequency of 10Khz, and 6dB across the frequency range of 2Khz to 20Khz. To alter this treble control press the function button (9) twice to change the LCD display from bass control to treble control. The last setting for the treble will be displayed. -
Page 11: Balance Control
BALANCE CONTROL This amplifi er is fi tted with a balance control which allows the volume of the left and right signals of the stereo image to be altered in order to compensate for an off-centre listening position. To activate the balance control press the function key (9) three times to change the LCD display to the balance control. The last setting for the balance will be displayed. -
Page 12: Loudness Control
LOUDNESS CONTROL This amplifi er is fi tted with a loudness control which provides a boost to lower frequencies at lower listening volumes. This creates the effect of increasing the perceived amount of bass / mid content in the music when playing the amplifi er at a lower level. This control is effective on frequencies between 20Hz and 800Hz and its effect decreases as the amplifi er volume level is increased. - Page 13 SPEAKERS ON/OFF CONTROL This amplifi er is fi tted with a loudspeaker control which allows the loudspeakers to be turned off when listening through headphones To activate the speaker control press the function key again fi ve times to change the LCD display to the speaker control. The last setting for the loudspeakers will be displayed.
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Page 14: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE To clean the amplifier, wipe the case with a slightly moist lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not spray a aerosol at, or near, the amplifier. Always use original packaging if it is necessary to transport the unit at any time. If this unit is used in a dusty environment, it may be necessary to have the unit serviced at your local dealer periodically. -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Possible cause Loud buzz or hum • Audio input cables damaged or not correctly connected. • Turntable earth lead incorrectly fitted. • Turntable head shell incorrectly fitted. • Tape machine sited too close to amplifier, or TV. Will not play or make tape recordings •... -
Page 16: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Phono input Input impedance 47kΩ Input sensitivity 3.8mV (to suit magnetic cartridges) Line level inputs (Tuner, tape/AUX, CD, DVD, DAB) Input impedance 47kΩ Input sensitivity 200mV Line level outputs Output impedance- Line out 100kΩ Headphones 300Ω Maximum output level Line out 740mV Headphones... -
Page 17: Contact Details
CONTACT DETAILS We trust you are completely satisfied with this product from Acoustic Solutions Limited, however please feel free to contact us if you experience any difficulties, or if you would like to express your views regarding our products. Please write to: Acoustic Solutions Limited.
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