SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RE D THIS SECTION C REFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING! W RNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN W RNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR B CK). NO USER-SERVICE BLE P RTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QU LIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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8. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
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16. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the product.
Thank you for purchasing the nthem Integrated 225. The I225 is an integrated preamplifier and amplifier with high undistorted output. nthem products are engineered to recreate the passion of live performance and thrill of the best movie theaters by using the highest level of circuit design, superior build quality, innovative features, and intuitive ergonomics.
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1. INTRODUCTION continued … FRONT ND RE R P NELS 2 2 5 I N T E G R A T E D PHONO BALANCED RECORDER AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 TONE DEFEAT BASS TREBLE BALANCE MUTE POWER 1 –...
2. CONNECTIONS INPUT CONNECTIONS Connect source components and recorder according to the diagrams in the following pages. If using a turntable, connect it to PHONO input only. If the turntable is equipped with a ground wire, connect it to the ground terminal next to the PHONO input by unscrewing the terminal then inserting wire and tightening the screw terminal onto the wire.
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2. CONNECTIONS continued … Example 1: CD Player to Integrated 225 UDIO OUT BALANCED INPUT 2 2 5 I N T E G R A T E D RS-232 CONTROL 12 V I.R. TRIGGER RECEIVER DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED BY SONIC FRONTIERS INTERNATIONAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK –...
3. OPER TION POWER ON/OFF Power on is indicated when the LED above the from panel power button is lit. Front panel – power ON/OFF • Press POWER in the lower left of the front panel. POWER Remote control – power ON •...
3. OPER TION continued … B L NCE CONTROL If the center of the soundstage is off-center, rotate the balance control in the direction that the soundstage needs to be moved. The center position is the default. BALANCE TONE CONTROL To adjust the bass and/or treble level, rotate the Bass and Treble knobs on the front panel.
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SPECIFIC TIONS PHONO PRE MPLIFIER Input Resistance ..............47 k Input Capacitance .
SPECIFIC TIONS continued … POWER MPLIFIER Power Output (per channel, continuous RMS, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, <1% THD) 8 ......240 W one channel driven, 225 W both channels driven (FTC) .
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LIMITED W RR NTY C N D & US The warranty period on new nthem products is: 5 years: Separate power amplifiers and integrated amplifiers 3 years: udio/Video preamplifiers and receivers 2 years: Projectors, Blu-ray players 6 months: Projector lamps The warranty period begins on the date of purchase from nthem or an uthorized nthem Dealer.
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