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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL PREAMPLIFIER Dialog Dialog Dialog Dialog...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation Warranty and Service Operation Front panel controls Connections – rear panel Quick start instructions Setup and menu structure Unity Gain DIALOG with DIRECTOR remote control Modules UNBAL-INPUT module BAL-INPUT module UNBAL-OUTPUT module BAL-OUTPUT module PHONO-INPUT module DIGITAL-INPUT module What if...

  • Page 3: Preface

    The control logic and power supply for individual modules is provided by the base unit. The base unit is the heart and the control center of DIALOG. A microprocessor manages and controls all modules and the system automatically detects each module.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Software updates will be necessary whenever a newly developed module, that did not exist at the time of purchase of your DIALOG is to be used. The currently loaded software version is displayed in the info menu of DIALOG. On our website you can find the latest software version, and determine whether an update is needed.

  • Page 5: Warranty And Service

    2.3 Warranty and Service By chosing the DIAOLOG preamplifier, you have purchased a high quality and technologically advanced product. In order to meet TRIGON's requirements , every product must undergo numerous quality tests in every stage of production and a rigorous outgoing inspection.

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    Once the devices are acclimatized, we recommend that you first get acquainted with your new DIALOG preamplifier. The first step will be to connect the outboard power supply's captive low-voltage cable (5) to the DC input jack (20) on the back of the DIALOG's main chassis.
  • Page 7 To power the DIALOG on completely, press the on- off button (18) on the front of DIALOG. All three LEDs on the front panel of the PSU will light up and the power indicator LED on the main chassis (17) flashes while a few relay click softly.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls And Display

    DIALOG preamplifier was to keep the basic functions easy to use and intuitive – e.g. anyone is likely to associate the large knob (16) with the volume setting, the keys (11) and (12) with inputs selection, and the button (18) for turning the DIALOG on or off. DIALOG...
  • Page 9 Another push on the knob or turning the volume knob lifts the mute function is turned on and the previous volume level is restored. (17) Power Indicator LED: This LED lights up when the DIALOG is connected to the main power supply, with AC mains power switched on (switch 8). When the Standby button (18) is depressed, the LED flashes until the Dialog is powered up and ready for use.
  • Page 10 (18) Standby Button: Turns the Dialog on or off. When Power Indicator LED (17) is not lit, the man PSU is not turned on or not connected to AC mains NOTE: The DIALOG is equipped with an energy-saving power supply.

  • Page 11: Quick Start Instructions

    In the DIALOG SETTING menu there is a "info" sub- menu, which will inform you which software version is currently running on your DIALOG. The Aufspielvorgang for required software and a detailed description of the procedure, such as the operating software is recorded in the DIALOG is also available on our Internet site.
  • Page 12 The microprocessor checks which modules are available. There must always be at least one input module and one output module present to ensure useful configuration, otherwise you may get one of the following error messages: A - No input module detected (above) B - No otput module detected (below) In either case please shut down and disconnect the preamplifier from AC mains and verify that the respective modules are present and properly installed, or insert the...
  • Page 13 Display structure: The first line of the display indicates the number of the first occupied slot and the type of module present. As long as no specific name for an input has been set, it will be automatically designed as INPUT 1 in the second line of the display. The third line indicates the sub-menus for the configuration of the module and general setup.
  • Page 14 Editing the [IN] Menu: After high-lighting the [IN] menu enter the desired menu with key (13) to get the sub- menu screen below: Now you are in the [IN] sub-menu, where you can edit the following settings: ■] INPUT 1. Input selection SLOT 1 ] Enabled 2.
  • Page 15 ■] Name - - - - - - - - - Select a name for the selected input from a list with keys (11) and (12).This name will - - - - - - - - - INPUT be displayed when that input is selected. If no name is chosen will be displayed.
  • Page 16 Now you are in the [OUT] sub-menu, where they can make the following adjustments: ■] OUTPUT 1 1. Selecting the output to be edited SLOT 8 ] Reverse 2. Reverse cannels ■] OUTPUT 1 SLOT 8 On the first line select the output be edited with the keys (11) and (12). In this line you can also see the slot in which the module is installed, so that you can assign the output as desired.
  • Page 17 This menu allows to link a specific input to the Record Out connectors on the "UNBALANCED OUTPUT" module, when installed. This function is only possible if at least one module "UNBALANCED OUTPUT" are installed in a slot. Using the keys (11) (12) you can select the input to be fed to the REC OUT connectors.
  • Page 18 Various sub-menus can be accessed with key (13) (down) and key (10) (up). [■] Vol. Base Level This function allows setting the initial volume level assumed by the Dialog upon turn- This value can be set with the volume knob (16) or with keys (11) (12).
  • Page 19 Software version. [SET] menu The currently installed Software version is displayed in the first line, after the TRIGON Logo. The second line [INS] displays the information about installed input modules and number of available inputs.

  • Page 20: Unity Gain

    If the epilogue should be looped in a surround setup, because the two main speakers are connected at DIALOG, then it may be useful to adjust the volume setting on the surround amplifier only. For this DIALOG has the UNITY GAIN function.
  • Page 21 Now the volume control is bypassed for the selected input. With button (13) you leave the UNITY GAIN menu. To switch off UNITY GAIN again, you go back into the UNITY GAIN menu and press the arrow key (11). Now, the volume is adjustable by using the volume knob for this input again.
  • Page 22 Key (2) switches the DIALOG from/to standby mode (PSU most be powered up). Key (3) toggles the DIALOG's display on or off in steps. Pressing once turns off the text portion, pressing again turns the volume display off. Pressing a third time turns...
  • Page 23 The same goes for adjustments that are usually displayed on the text display. Key (4) recalls the SET UP menu of the DIALOG, just like the button {9} ENTER on the front of the unit. (See section above).

  • Page 24: Modules

    DIALOG this new module can also operate. Therefore, is located on the back of DIALOG a USB socket (17), which you can connect to a computer to update to the latest "firmware" (software mode) in the DIALOG. The software is provided free download at our website for available.

  • Page 25: Unbal-Output Module

    Die PIN-out: Pin-1 = Ground Pin-2 = Signal + Pin-3 = Signal – Up to seven BAL-INPUT modules can be used in one DIALOG. Together with one BAL-OUTPUT module the DIALOG becomes a fully balanced preamplifier. 4.3 UNBAL-OUTPUT module UNBAL-OUTPUT...
  • Page 26 Also, the gain of the PHONO module must be adapted to the used pickup. This setting is made on the front of the DIALOG. Up to seven PHONO modules can be installed in the DIALOG. 4.5.1 The Necesscary Software To operate the PHONO module, the DIALOG requires the firmware with the version V0.10 or higher.
  • Page 27 The switches are for adapting to MM cartridges. S3 to S8 are normally not necessary for MM and are switched off. 4.5.4 Table A of the switch settings for the input capacitance Input Impedance S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 Input Capacitance 47pF 47000,0 100pF...
  • Page 28 4.5.5 Table B Switch settings for the input resistors 100p 47p 1800 1000 470 Input resistance calculated in Ohm 47000,0 1733,6 979,2 634,2 465,3 369,8 317,6 269,9 219,0 195,2 179,6 163,3 149,4 137,9 130,0 121,2 99,8 94,5 90,7 86,4 82,3 78,7 76,1 73,0...
  • Page 29 Display menu Phono gain (54dB here are just set) The gain adjustment is on the DIALOG with the arrow keys (11) and (12). Table (C) also provides you again a few benchmarks. In the User s instruction usually the value of the output voltage of the pickup is specified.
  • Page 30 : 40 x 73,5 x 173,5 mm ( BxHxT ) DAC Modul Four digital source devices can be connected to a DAC module. Use the arrow keys (11) and (12) on the front panel of the DIALOG to choose the input. Following inputs are available: 2x Coax (Cinch) SPDIF...
  • Page 31 4.6.1 The necessary Software To drive the DAC module DIALOG needs firmware version V1.36 or higher. If the installed firmware is "older" than V1.36 ( ), so you need only the number is less than 1.36 perform an update. (See section 4.1) 4.6.2 The connectors on the back...
  • Page 32 4.6.3 The settings and menus As described in detail under 3.5.1, the names of the inputs can be set individually. In the initial state (factory setting), the coax digital inputs with the names shown in the following images A, B coax, and USB Opt appear. The gain of each input is individual adjustable.
  • Page 33 Display when the USB input is selected. 4.6.4 Technical Data DAC Module Inputs : 2x Cinch SPDIF, 1x Toslink, 1x USB Distortion (THD + N) : < 0.03% Frequency response (analogue) : 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+-1dB) Signal / Noise ratio : -106 dB Weight : 350g...

  • Page 34: What If

    What if... This chapter is ment to help you troubleshooting, locating and eliminating small problems. 5.1 ... nothing happens? - Is the power cord properly connected? - verify that everything is plugged in correctly. - Is the AC outlet live, or was a breaker tripped? - check electric panel. - Is the main power switch on the back of the PSU (8) on? –...

  • Page 35: Errors Are Made By Man Or Machine

    5.3 ... errors made by man or machine? The DIALOG has been designed to be used under normal operating conditions as a high quality audio pre-amplifier for domestic use. Unrealistic test such as listening to a un-used input at high volume will result in noise coming from the speakers, which is perfectly normal.
  • Page 36 Development and Assembling by: Trigon Elektronik GmbH Trigon Elektronik GmbH Trigon Elektronik GmbH Trigon Elektronik GmbH Crumbacher Str. 60 D-34277 Fuldabrück-Bergshausen Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 561 - 20753880 FAX:+49 (0) 561 – 20753888 e-mail: trigon@trigon-audio.de web: www.trigon-audio.de...

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