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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide REFERENCE 10 Stereo Preamplifier H I G H D E F I N I T I O N ® Ref 10.indd 1 4/17/13 1:21 PM... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface 3 Illustrations Audio Chassis 4 Power Supply Chassis 5 Warnings 6 Installation Installation of Vacuum Tubes 7 In Your System 8 Connections 9 Operation Power-Up Procedure 10 Front Panel Controls 11 Remote Control Only Controls 12 Interactive Touch Screen Operation 13 - 16 Troubleshooting 16 Maintenance Servicing 17... -
Page 3: Preface
Preface Thank you for selecting the Reference 10 as part of your music listening system. The engineers and designers at Audio Research have spent countless hours of listening and testing to create a preamplifier of the highest caliber for music reproduction. The Reference 10 has been designed to provide you many years of playback. -
Page 4: Illustrations
CABLE "B" PROC RECORD OUT MAIN OUTPUTS RIGHT INPUTS RIGHT OUTPUTS REFERENCE 10 -DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVERS REMOVED- TO PREVENT FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT UNIT CONTAINS VOLTAGES EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WHICH MAY BE HAZARDOUS UNIT MUST BE OPERATED IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION. -
Page 5: Power Supply Chassis
Illustrations Power Supply Chassis TO AUDIO CHASSIS CABLE "A" PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA MADE IN U.S.A. REFERENCE 10 TO AUDIO CHASSIS STEREO PREAMPLIFIER REMOTE TRIGGER CABLE "B" WARNING +12V TO PREVENT FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. -
Page 6: Warnings
Warnings To prevent fire, or shock hazard, do not expose your Reference 10 to rain or moisture. This unit contains voltages which can cause serious injury or death. Do not operate with cover removed. Refer servicing to your authorized Audio Research dealer or other qualified personnel. -
Page 7: Installation
After removing the top cover and the vacuum tubes packed in protective foam, see the accompanying illustrated sheet (fig. 1 + 2) for instructions on installing the tubes for your Reference 10 in their proper locations in the power supply and audio chassis. Note that the numbers written on each tube correspond to a ‘V’... -
Page 8: In Your System
Installation In your System While the Reference 10 does not dissipate an unusual amount of heat, it is important that it be provided with reasonable airflow to assure long, trouble-free operation. In addition, the following installation guidelines will help insure maximum sonic performance as well as reliable service: Operate unit in upright and horizontal position, prefer-ably on solid, non- metal shelving. -
Page 9: Connections
Connections Analog Connections Input Connectors: The Reference 10 provides seven pairs of BAL/SE input connectors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Processor. The BALANCED/SINGLE ENDED selector (touch screen) or BAL/SE (remote) should be selected to match the type of connection used (BAL or SE) on each input. -
Page 10: Operation
‘Now Loading’ for a few seconds, after which it will display the Audio Research logo followed by ‘Reference 10’ (fig. 3 + 4). The main display screen will then appear on the screen, and ‘MUTE’ will be flashing. Once ‘MUTE’... -
Page 11: Front Panel Controls
Power On/Off: (left button beneath rotary control) Supplies power from A.C. wall outlet to preamp; indicated by active display window. The Reference 10 requires approximately 40 seconds to warm up; this time is required to stabilize the power supply. See ‘Power-Up Procedure’ on the adjacent page for details. -
Page 12: Remote Control Only Controls
Never connect a source with a fixed level output (DVD player, tuner, CD, etc.) to the ‘Pass Thru’ input or the amplifier(s) and speaker system could be damaged when the Reference 10 is unmuted. BAL/SE: Select as appropriate for each input. For source components having balanced (XLR) connections to the Reference 10, select BAL. -
Page 13: Interactive Touch Screen Operation
Operation Interactive Touch Screen Operation The Reference 10 has been designed with a 7” interactive touch screen for reliable and easy usage. The interface is programmed so that the desired item for change simply needs to be touched to either toggle between functions, or bring up a secondary menu for function selection. - Page 14 8 Input Names: Selecting Input Names will allow you to customize the names of each input on the Reference 10. Once selected, the input bar will appear at the top of the screen with an alphanumeric keyboard below it. To change the name of any input, simply touch the input until it is highlighted and type in the new name.
- Page 15 9 Hours Meter: The Hours Meter displays the total number of hours the Reference 10 has been running. This is useful to gauge tube life and prepare for eventual replacement. The hours meter may be reset after the tubes have been changed by touching the ‘Reset’...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
Reference 10 needs troubleshooting. In the bottom right of the About screen is a ‘Defaults’ button. Selecting the defaults button will return all settings in the Reference 10 as they were shipped from the factory. Please note that resetting the Reference 10 back to factory settings does NOT reset the hours meter. -
Page 17: Maintenance
Refer any needed service to your authorized Audio Research dealer or other qualified technician. The vacuum tubes inside your Reference 10 are quality tubes and with normal use should not need to be changed for approximately 4,000 hours of use. Replacement tubes should be of equivalent quality and are available from Audio Research. -
Page 18: Limited Warranty
In the unlikely event that technical service beyond the ability of the importer is required, Audio Research will fulfill the terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty. Such product must be returned at the purchaser’s expense to the Audio Research factory, along with a photocopy of the dated purchase receipt for the product, a written description of the problem(s) encountered, and any information necessary for return shipment. -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications Frequency Response: +0 -3dB 0.1Hz to 200kHz at rated output. (BALANCED, 200k ohms load.) Distortion: Less than .006% at 2V RMS Balanced output. Gain: Main output (SE or BAL input): 12dB Balanced output, 6dB Single Ended output. Tape output: 0dB. (Pro- cessor input: 0dB Balanced) Input Impedance: 120K ohms Balanced, 60K ohms SE, Inputs (7): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, PROCESSOR. - Page 20 H I G H D E F I N I T I O N ® Specifications subject to change without notice. ©2013 Audio Research Corporation. Ref 10.indd 20 4/17/13 1:21 PM...
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