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REMOTE CONTROL PREAMPLIFIER
28K MKII
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11. Power Cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
CAUTION:
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
12. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
DO NOT OPEN!
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical
shock.
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not
13. Lightning and Periods of Non-Use – For added protection for this prod-
remove the cover or back plate of the device enclosure. There are
uct during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to an Aragon
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
authorized service center.
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and powerline surges.
CAUTION! The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a
14. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated "dangerous
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
voltage" within the device enclosure. The international symbol of
15. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this prod-
an exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to
uct through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
the presence of important operating, maintenance and servicing
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
information in the manual accompanying the device.
of any kind on the product.
16. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi-
expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
tions:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,
1. Read Instructions – All safety and operating instructions should be read
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
before operating the device.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
retained for future reference.
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat-
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the device and in the operating instruc-
ing instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result
tions should be adhered to.
in damage and often will require extensive work by a qualified techni-
4. Follow instructions – All operating and safety instructions should be fol-
cian to restore the product to its normal operation,
lowed.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
5. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indi-
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
cates a need for service.
6. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water (for example,
17. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet base-
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac-
ment; or near a swimming pool; and the like).
turer or that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
7. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other haz-
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over-
ards.
heating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The open-
18. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
product is in proper operating condition.
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provid-
19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
ed or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
8. Heat – This product should be situated away from heat sources such as
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.
9. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of
If this unit is purchased outside of the U.S., please contact your local dealer
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
or distributor for service center information. If purchased inside the U.S. and
type of power supply in your home, consult with your product dealer or the
dealer service is not available, contact Aragon Customer Service for a return
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
authorization (RA) number before shipping. For further service information,
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
contact:
10. Grounding – This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
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UNPACKING
SYSTEM SETUP AND OPERATION
WE WANT YOUR NEW PREAMPLIFIER TO LOOK AS GOOD AS IT DID
Inputs
LEAVING THE FACTORY. PLEASE CHECK PROMPTLY FOR TRANSIT
Before inserting or removing any connectors, be certain both the preamp and
DAMAGE.
power amp are OFF. Using the appropriate RCA cables, connect your source
to the corresponding input on the rear panel. The audio output of a video
source can be connected to any input. Consult your Aragon dealer for
Carefully unpack your new preamplifier. In extreme circumstances, items may
have become damaged in transit. If any damage is discovered, notify the
recommendations on RCA cables.
delivery service and/or dealer where the system was purchased. Make a
request for inspection, and follow the instructions for evaluation. Be sure to
Outputs
keep the product with its original shipping carton and save your packing mate-
Connect the input of your tape recorder to the tape output on the back panel
rial to aid in future transportation
of the preamp. Connect the input of your power amp to either preamp output
.
connector. Two preamp outputs are provided to facilitate the use of two power
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
amps or a subwoofer (if desired).
A/C Input
After you have finished with all of your input and output connections, plug the
female end of the provided A/C line cord into the three-pronged IEC socket on
the rear panel. Plug the optional RPC 120 power controller into the +5VDC
control output on the back of your 28K. When connected, this will allow you to
Remote Sensor
turn on/off your entire audio system by simply turning on/off your 28K. The A/C
This sensor receives the signals from the handheld remote control.
switching is performed externally to eliminate the additional noise associated
Power/Mute Selector
with high current A/C power in proximity to the sensitive analog circuitry.
This dual function momentary switch turns the 28K on, off or mutes
the outputs.
Power/Mute Selector
When the Power/Mute switch is rotated clockwise to the power position, the
Power/Mute Indicator
This LED will illuminate blue when the 28K is in the operating mode and will
LED will flash blue for approximately three seconds (initializing) and then turn
solid blue, indicating that the preamp is operating. Rotating the switch
flash when in the mute mode.
clockwise with the 28K on will shut the preamplifier off and the LED will go out.
Volume Control
With the 28K on, rotating the switch counterclockwise to "Mute" will mute the
This motorized volume knob controls the overall preamp output level.
preamp outputs (not Record) and the LED will flash. In all cases, even if the
Balance Control
power is off, an idle current is passed through the sensitive analog circuitry to
This motorized balance knob controls the left/right volume balance.
maintain proper operating temperature for optimum sonic quality.
Listen Selector
This control determines what source is being routed to the preamp outputs.
Volume and Balance Controls
Record Out Selector
To increase the volume, rotate the volume control clockwise. At any given
This control determines what source is being routed to the record outputs.
position, the actual volume may differ from source to source due to the differ-
ent output levels of the different sources. Prior to changing the source or
1
TAPE
2
TAPE
AUX
TUNER
D/A
OUT
TAPE
OUT
PRE
OUT
PRE
CD
OUT
TAPE
LEFT
LEFT
recording, we suggest you fully lower the volume control and readjust to the
+5 VDC OUT
RIGHT
RIGHT
desired listening level. When in mute mode, the volume of your 28K can be
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
AUX
TUNER
D/A
CD
TAPE OUT
TAPE OUT
PRE OUT
PRE OUT
28K MKII
S/N
turned down, but not up, via the remote control. This safety feature is to pro-
Inputs
tect the speakers from source material volume changes. When adjusting the
These are line level inputs for your sources. The top row is for the left channel
balance, rotating the balance control clockwise from its center position will
and the bottom row for the right channel.
decrease the output of the left speaker. Rotating the balance control counter-
Tape Outputs
clockwise will decrease the output of the right speaker.
These are fixed level outputs for use with recording devices.
Preamp Outputs
Listen and Record Controls
These are variable level outputs for use with your power amplifier.
The 28K allows you to listen to one source while recording another. By rotating
+5VDC Output
the "listen" knob, you select the source for listening. Clockwise from the left,
This mini jack connector is for the optional RPC 120 power controller.
the sequence is: TAPE 1, TAPE 2, AUX, TUNER, D/A, CD. By rotating the
"record" knob, you select the source you wish to record from. Clockwise from
A/C Power Connector
This three-prong connector is for the A/C power cable.
the left, the sequence is: CD, D/A, TUNER, AUX, TAPE 2, TAPE 1.
Remote Control Operation
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