Electro-Dan SS20202014 User Manual

Surround sound amplifier

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Electro-Dan
SS20202014
Surround Sound Amplifier

User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Electro-Dan SS20202014 Surround Sound Amplifier User Manual...
  • Page 2 Introduction The Electro-Dan SS20202014 (SS Triple-20, 14) is a complete Surround Sound Preamplifier, decoder and Power Amplifier all in one box. A stereo input, mains input and a further 4 or 5 speakers is all that is needed to complete a home cinema system.
  • Page 3: Operating The System

    Operating the system The SS20202014 has mains input and output sockets. These are in the form of European style 3-pin connectors. WARNING: These connectors carry mains voltage of 230-250V AC and it will kill you if care and consideration is not taken!
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions The SS20202014 is like many other electrical units and safety must be assessed for safe and reliable use. NEVER REMOVE THE COVER OFF THIS UNIT – MAINS VOLTAGES ARE INSIDE! DO NOT MODIFY! IF QUALIFIED FOR SERVICE, REMOVE THE MAINS PLUG...
  • Page 5 DO NOT POKE THE UNIT WITH SHARP OR THIN OBJECTS! Hooking Up the SS20202014 The unit is designed to decode a stereo signal, usually from a TV, VCR or similar appliance. It will also accept signals from Hi-fi equipment (i.e. CD players) or even personal stereos.
  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Speakers

    (usually Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound). Using the correct lead, these outputs can be plugged into the pre- inputs of the SS20202014. For the rear channel, a lead with two phono sockets to a 3.5mm...
  • Page 7 are placed behind the listening position. The diagram below shows the layout. To ensure the long term reliability of your surround amplifier, certain criteria needs to be looked at for loudspeaker selection. The table below looks at the impedance of the loudspeakers on each channel. Channel Impedance Front Right...
  • Page 8 Television. If this is not observed, the cathode ray tube inside the TV will suffer. Listening to the SS20202014 When you first listen to you surround sound amplifier; you need to adjust it to the settings you prefer. Connect it up to you TV, VCR etc.
  • Page 9 When listening, the centre speaker should be adjusted to the point where you can ‘just’ hear it. This is the optimum setting for many movies and music. Too loud and you will not get the stereo front image and also overload the centre amplifier or speaker much easier when the volume is turned up.
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting The unit has no sound and the LED indicator is not lit. Did you press the power switch? Check the power, is it connected? If so, check the fuses in the mains plug and the unit and replace any that have blown. The unit has no sound, but the LED indicator is clearly lit.

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