JEFF ROWLAND CONTINUUM 250 Owner's Manual

JEFF ROWLAND CONTINUUM 250 Owner's Manual

Integrated amplifier

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  • Page 1 OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C O N T I N U U M 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 I N T E G R AT E D A M p l I f I E R...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t eg r at e d a m P L i F i e r Introduction Remote Transmitter Operation 10-11...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Jeff Rowland Design Group dealer With its combination of features such as that your CONTINUUM Integrated Amplifier or check the Jeff Rowland Design Group web precision electronic circuitry, exceptional serial number begins with the letters “CU.” site at www.jeffrowland.com.
  • Page 4: Product Features

    P R O D U C T F E A T U R E S OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r •...
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    P A C K A G E C O N T E N T S OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r Ensure that all of the auxiliary components listed below are enclosed within the shipping carton and accessory box.
  • Page 6: Initial Inspection

    I N I T I A L I N S P E C T I O N OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t eg r at e d a m P L i F i e r Inspect the shipping container for damage.
  • Page 7: Maintenance & Cleaning

    M a i n t e n a n c e & c l e a n i n g OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r All JRDG products are designed to provide a lifetime of enjoy- •...
  • Page 8: Protection Systems

    P r o t e c t i o n S y S t e m S If you have any questions about the care or cleaning of your CONTINUUM Integrated Amplifier, please contact your dealer or the JRDG factory before attempting to clean the chassis. The use of a cleanser or abrasive to clean the chassis that has not been approved by the factory will almost certainly damage the finish The CONTINUUM Integrated Amplifier is equipped with internal fuses...
  • Page 9: Installation, Use & Care

    I n s t a l l a t I o n , U s e & c a r e OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r Locate the amplifier as close as possible to its final installation point.
  • Page 10 • When operating the CONTINUUM, to 265 VAC without any adjustments if desired. The rear panel AC mains a properly grounded AC receptacle necessary. The CONTINUUM 250 switch is not intended for daily use. should be used. A potential shock Integrated Amplifier requires internal Switch failure may result.
  • Page 11: Remote Transmitter Operation

    R e m o t e t R a n s m i t t e R o p e R a t i o n OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r The CONTINUUM Integrated (1) INPUT SELECT: This button (3) VOLUME : The VOLUME...
  • Page 12 (5) BAL L: This button will shift the output of the amplifier towards the (7) BATTERY REPLACEMENT: When the remote begins to become left channel. Each press of the button will increase the output of left weak or will not function, it is likely necessary to replace the battery. channel by 0.5 dB and decrease the level of the right channel by Access to the battery is gained by removing the two Phillips head screws 0.5 dB.
  • Page 13: Front Panel Functions

    F r o n t P a n e l F u n c t i o n s OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r Before attempting any system inter con- (1) INPUT INDICATORS: Inputs 1 through 4 have a small indicator light below the Input Selector nection, please familiarize yourself with...
  • Page 14 and restore the output of the amplifier to the previous volume setting. (3) BYPASS MODE: The Bypass Mode allows the CONTINUUM to be installed in a home theater or surround sound system for optimal play- To avoid spurious noises and possible damage to other system components, the amplifier should be muted when connecting or back of stereo music sources when the multi-channel system is not in use.
  • Page 15: Rear Panel Signal Connections

    R e a R P a n e l S i g n a l C o n n e C t i o n S OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r The CONTINUUM Integrated Amplifier (1) UNBALANCED INPUTS: If you are using unbalanced RCA interconnects from your source offers unprecedented compatibility with...
  • Page 16 NOTE: Do NOT install RCA “shorting” plugs in the unbalanced line outputs. (2) BALANCED INPUTS: If you are using 3) BYPASS INPUTS: If the CONTINUUM is (5) BALANCED LINE OUTPUTS: The balanced XLR interconnects from your installed in a home theater or sound system, CONTINUUM has one pair of balanced amplifier source components, they should be the Left Front and Right Front output connec-...
  • Page 17: Rear Panel Power Connections

    R e a R P a n e l P O W e R C O n n e C t i O n s OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t eg r at e d a m P L i F i e r (A) LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS: Unscrew the knob that secures the speaker output connec- WARNING: Both positive and negative outputs are tors on both the LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT and the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT and pull the...
  • Page 18 (B) 12V REMOTE TRIGGER: A 1/8” (3.5 mm) mini-plug connector Install the AC Power Cable into the AC input connector (C) between the amp lifier and your AC mains outlet. is provided on the rear panel for remotely switching the amplifier between Operational and Standby modes.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r Output Power, Continuous RMS watts, 250 watts @ 8 ohms / 500 watts @ 8 ohms per channel both channels driven...
  • Page 20: Dimensions

    D I M E N S I O N S OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r 15.6 in.
  • Page 21: Optional Adjustments

    O P T I O N A L A d j u s T m e N T s OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! WARNING: The instructions in this section are meant for qualified JRDG service per sonnel only;...
  • Page 22 FIGURE 2: Location of jumpers on back of the rear panel jUMPERS DEFAULT POSITIONS SHOWN STEP 3: Locate jumper position STEP 4: Replace the bottom J2 on the rear panel board of the cover. Using a Using a 5/64" hex unit.
  • Page 23 O P T I O N A L A d j u s T m e N T s OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r FIGURE 4: Location of jumpers on back of the rear panel jUMPERS DEFAULT POSITIONS SHOWN...
  • Page 24 STEP 3: Locate jumper position J1 on the STEP 7: Test the remote with the CONTINUUM rear panel board of the unit. Using needle- Integrated Amplifier to make sure that the nose pliers, move the jumper from between units operate properly together. pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3.
  • Page 25 O P T I O N A L A d j u s T m e N T s OW N E R ’ S M A N UA L C o n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ 5 0 0 i n t e g r at e d a m P L i F i e r PHONO CARD ADjUSTMENTS If the Phono Card option has been factory in stalled, so that INPUT 1 on the rear of the...
  • Page 26 FIGURE 9: CONTINUUM Phono Card Details STEP 4: Adjust the Load Resistance and Gain settings on the plug-in Phono Card as shown in FIGURE 9. (Default Settings) STEP 5: Replace the bottom cover. Using a 5/64" hex wrench, reinstall the nine screws that secure the bottom cover to the chassis.
  • Page 27 P O B OX 7 2 3 1 , C O LO R A D O S P R I N G S , C O LO R A D O 8 0 9 3 3 U S A E - m A I L : j R D G @ j E f f R O w L A N D . C O m w w w.

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