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AkitikA PR-102 Assembly Manual (80 pages)
Brand:
AkitikA
| Category:
Amplifier
| Size: 14 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Table of Figures
4
Section 1: about this Manual
7
Who Should Attempt this Project
7
Tools You'll Need
7
Helpful Tools
8
Project Overview
8
Important Safety Notes
8
About Components
8
Recommended Solder
9
Warranty
9
Section 2: about Building the Kit
10
Section 3: Building the Power Supply PCB
11
Component Order
11
Figure 1-Empty the Power Supply Components into a Soup Bowl
11
Figure 2-Component Side of Power Supply PCB before Loading
11
Install the Diodes
12
Install the Non-Polarized Capacitors
12
Install the Not so Tall Polarized Capacitors
13
Install the Fuse and Fuse Holder
13
Install the Tall Polarized Capacitors
13
Figure 3-Fuse Holder Body Solders into Board, Installing Fuse into Lid of Fuse Holder
13
Install the Regulators and Heat Sinks
14
Figure 4-Assembling Heatsink to a Regulator
14
Install the AGD-BGD Jumper
15
Install the Voltage Select Jumpers
15
Figure 5-Solder Heat Sink Mounting Rods to Retain the Heat Sink
15
Figure 6-Preparing Green Wire AGD-BGD Jumper
15
Figure 7-Install AGND to BGND Jumper
15
Figure 8-Preparing Power Supply Jumper Wires
15
These Components Are Not Loaded
16
Power Supply Inspection
16
Figure 9-Jumper Installation for 120 Volt Operation (Left Side) and 240 Volt (Right Side)
16
Figure 10-Power Supply before Transformer Is Installed, Wired for 120 Volts
16
Section 4: Chassis Assembly and Power Wiring
17
Protect Your PR-102
17
Install the Feet
17
Install the IR Detector Window
17
Figure 11-Install 4 Feet with 6-32X1/2" Silver Colored Screws
17
Figure 12-IR Window with Release Paper, die Cut Mounting Tape
18
Install Back Panel Power Connectors and Front Panel Power Switch
19
Figure 13-Installing Power Outlets and IEC Connector
19
Power Wiring
20
Figure 14-Insert Cable Ties, then Lay Twisted Pair into the Chassis Corner
21
Figure 15-Form Switch Wires to Avoid the Ground Stud
23
Figure 16-Adding Lug to Ground Harness
23
Connecting the Chassis Ground
24
Connect the Toroidal Transformer to the Power Supply
24
Figure 17-AC Power and Ground Wiring
24
Figure 18-Transformer and Power Supply Assembly Ready for Installation
25
Add Power Output Wires to the Power Supply
26
12 Volt Ground Wires
26
12 Volt Power Wires
27
Volt Power and Ground Wires
27
Connect Power Input Wires and Install the Power Supply
28
Prepare to Test the Power Supply
29
Figure 19-Fasten the Transformer to the Preamp Right Side Wall
29
Figure 20-Power Supply Assembled and Installed
29
Test the Power Supply
30
Section 5: Assembling the Controller
31
Component Side
31
Install the Resistors
31
Figure 21-Silk Screen of the "Component Side" of the Controller PCB
31
Install the Non-Polarized Capacitors
32
Install the IC's and Transistor
33
Install the Resistor Networks
33
Figure 22-Insert All the IC's so that the U-Shaped Indent Matches the Silk-Screen
33
Install the Ferrite Beads
34
Install the Control Cable Connectors and Controller Socket
35
Figure 23-14 and 16 Pin Cable Connector Installation
35
Figure 24-Showing Socket Orientation
35
Components to be Installed Later
36
Locations that Remain Unpopulated
36
You've Finished this Side of the Controller PCB for Now
36
Install the Push Buttons
36
Figure 25-Switch and LED Side of Controller Board
36
Install the Infrared Detector
37
Figure 26-Bending the IR Detector Leads and Setting the Mounting Height
37
Install the Leds
38
Figure 27-LED with White Spacer Added
38
Figure 28-Observe D8 Installed and Orientation of the Lead Frame of the LED
39
Install the Last Four Capacitors
40
Fit the Controller into the Front Panel
40
Figure 29-Completed Controller, Push-Button and LED Side and Component Side
40
Install the Controller Power Wire
41
Install the Controller PCB into the Front Panel
41
Install the Microcontroller
41
Test the Controller PCB
42
Test the Remote Control
42
Take a Break
42
Section 6: Assembling the Input Selector Board
43
Install the Resistors
43
Figure 30-Silkscreen Side of the Input Selector Board Shows Component Locations
43
Choosing CD Attenuation
45
Adding 12 Db of Attenuation to the CD Input
45
Adding no Attenuation to the CD Input
45
Install the Small Capacitors
46
Install the Diodes
46
Install the Bypass Capacitors
46
Install the Integrated Circuit Sockets
47
Install the Control Cable Connector
47
Figure 31-Align Socket Feature with Silk Screen
47
Install the Relays
48
Install the Transistors
48
Figure 32-Correct Orientation for P1 on the Selector Board
48
Install the Tall Film Capacitors
49
Install the Electrolytic Capacitor
49
Install J1 and J2
49
Install the Input Jack Shield
50
These Connectors Are Not Populated
50
Figure 33-Mounting the Input Connector Shield
50
Install Input Selector Signal Wiring
51
Figure 34-Assembled Input Selector Board (some Kits Have Black Relays)
51
Install Input Selector Power Wiring
53
Install the Op-Amp Integrated Circuits into the Sockets
53
Mount the Input Selector PCB
54
Test the Input Selector PCB Power Drain
54
Figure 35-Insert Opamp so Semi-Circular Indentation in IC Package Matches Silk-Screen
54
Install 16 Pin Ribbon Cable
55
Test Input Selector Control Interface
55
Figure 36-16 Pin Ribbon Cable Orientation and Installation
55
Note about H1 and H2
56
Take a Break
56
Section 7: Assembling the Tone-Volume-Balance Board
56
Install the Resistors
56
Figure 37-Silkscreen Side of the Tone Volume Board Shows Component Locations
56
Install the Motor Driver IC
58
Install the Diodes
58
Figure 38-Orientation of IC6
58
Figure 39-C13 and C14 Installation (C13 Shown)
58
Install C13 and C14
59
Install the Sockets for IC1 through IC3
59
Install the Bypass Caps
59
Install the Relays
59
Install the 14-Pin Cable Connector
60
Install the Remaining Non-Polar Capacitors
60
Figure 40-Carefully Note the Connector Orientation
60
Figure 41-Install Jumper Wires in the C5 and C6 Positions
60
Install the Polarized Electrolytic Bypass Capacitor
61
Install the Bipolar Transistors
61
Install the Tone Control Pots
61
Volume and Balance Motor Pot Installation
61
Figure 42-Motor POT Wire Preparation
61
Figure 43-Motor POT Wiring Detail
62
Final Inspection
63
Install the Op-Amps
63
If You Installed Sockets
63
Figure 44-Assembled Tone Volume Board (Oblique View)
63
Figure 45-Tone Volume Board Viewed from Directly above
64
Section 8: Preliminary Final Assembly
65
Wire and Install the Front Panel Input Connector
65
Install the Headphone Jack
65
Figure 46-Connecting Wires to Front Panel (FP) 1/8" Phono Jack
65
Figure 47-Inserting 1/8" Jacks in the Front Panel
65
Connect Power to the Tone Volume PCB
66
Tone Volume Signal Wiring
66
Install the Tone Volume PCB
67
Test the Tone Volume PCB Step 1
67
Test the Tone Volume PCB Step 2
67
Figure 48-Showing 14 Pin Ribbon Cable Installation and Orientation
67
Section 9: Final Mechanical Assembly
68
Final Mechanical Assembly
68
Figure 49-Install Plastite Screws (6) in the Holes between the Left and Right Channel Input
68
Section 10: about the Preamp Architecture
69
Features
69
Figure 50-Two of the Three Cover Plates Have Been Installed
69
Gain Customization
70
Specifications
70
Appendix 1 - Shielded Cable Preparation
71
Block Diagram
73
Schematics
74
Figure 51-Tone Volume Schematic
74
Figure 52-Controller Schematic
75
Figure 53-Controller Schematic
76
Figure 54-Input Selector
77
Figure 55-Input Selector
78
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AkitikA PR-102 Assembly Manual (78 pages)
STEREO PREAMPLIFIER
Brand:
AkitikA
| Category:
Amplifier
| Size: 13 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Table of Figures
4
Section 1: about this Manual
6
Who Should Attempt this Project
6
Tools You'll Need
6
Helpful Tools
6
Project Overview
6
Important Safety Notes
7
About Components
7
Recommended Solder
7
Warranty
7
Section 2: about Building the Kit
8
Section 3: Building the Power Supply PCB
9
Component Order
9
Figure 1-Empty the Power Supply Components into a Soup Bowl
9
Figure 2-Component Side of Power Supply PCB before Loading
9
Install the Diodes
10
Install the Non-Polarized Capacitors
10
Install the Not so Tall Polarized Capacitors
11
Install the Fuse and Fuse Holder
11
Install the Tall Polarized Capacitors
11
Figure 3-Fuse Holder Body Solders into Board, Installing Fuse into Lid of Fuse Holder
11
Install the Regulators and Heat Sinks
12
Figure 4-Assembling Heatsink to a Regulator
12
Install the AGD-BGD Jumper
13
Install the Voltage Select Jumpers
13
Figure 5-Solder Heat Sink Mounting Rods to Retain the Heat Sink
13
Figure 6-Preparing Power Supply Jumper Wires
13
Figure 7-Install AGND to BGND Jumper
13
These Components Are Not Loaded
14
Power Supply Inspection
14
Figure 8-Jumper Installation for 120 Volt Operation (Left Side) and 240 Volt (Right Side)
14
Figure 9-Power Supply before Transformer Is Installed, Wired for 120 Volts
14
Section 4: Chassis Assembly and Power Wiring
15
Protect Your PR-102
15
Install the Feet
15
Install the IR Detector Window
15
Figure 10-Install 4 Feet with 6-32X1/2" Silver Colored Screws
15
Figure 11-IR Window with Release Paper, die Cut Mounting Tape
16
Install Back Panel Power Connectors and Front Panel Power Switch
17
Power Wiring
18
Figure 12-Installing Power Outlets and IEC Connector
18
Figure 13-Insert Cable Ties, then Lay Twisted Pair into the Chassis Corner
19
Figure 14-Form Switch Wires to Avoid the Ground Stud
21
Connecting the Chassis Ground
22
Figure 15-Adding Lug to Ground Harness
22
Figure 16-AC Power and Ground Wiring
22
Connect the Toroidal Transformer to the Power Supply
23
Figure 17-Transformer and Power Supply Assembly Ready for Installation
23
Add Power Output Wires to the Power Supply
24
12 Volt Ground Wires
24
12 Volt Power Wires
25
Volt Power and Ground Wires
26
Connect Power Input Wires and Install the Power Supply
26
Figure 18-Fasten the Transformer to the Preamp Right Side Wall
27
Figure 19-Power Supply Assembled and Installed
27
Prepare to Test the Power Supply
28
Test the Power Supply
28
Section 5: Assembling the Controller
29
Component Side
29
Install the Resistors
29
Figure 20-Silk Screen of the "Component Side" of the Controller PCB
29
Install the Non-Polarized Capacitors
30
Install the IC's and Transistor
31
Install the Resistor Networks
31
Figure 21-Insert All the IC's so that the U-Shaped Indent Matches the Silk-Screen
31
Install the Ferrite Beads
32
Install the Control Cable Connectors and Controller Socket
33
Figure 22-14 and 16 Pin Cable Connector Installation
33
Figure 23-Showing Socket Orientation
33
Components to be Installed Later
34
Locations that Remain Unpopulated
34
You've Finished this Side of the Controller PCB for Now
34
Install the Push Buttons
34
Figure 24-Switch and LED Side of Controller Board
34
Install the Infrared Detector
35
Figure 25-Bending the IR Detector Leads and Setting the Mounting Height
35
Install the Leds
36
Figure 26-LED with White Spacer Added
36
Figure 27-Observe D8 Installed and Orientation of the Lead Frame of the LED
37
Install the Last Four Capacitors
38
Fit the Controller into the Front Panel
38
Figure 28-Completed Controller, Push-Button and LED Side and Component Side
38
Install the Controller Power Wire
39
Install the Controller PCB into the Front Panel
39
Install the Microcontroller
39
Test the Controller PCB
40
Test the Remote Control
40
Take a Break
40
Section 6: Assembling the Input Selector Board
41
Install the Resistors
41
Figure 29-Silkscreen Side of the Input Selector Board Shows Component Locations
41
Choosing CD Attenuation
43
Adding 12 Db of Attenuation to the CD Input
43
Adding no Attenuation to the CD Input
43
Install the Small Capacitors
44
Install the Diodes
44
Install the Bypass Capacitors
44
Install the Integrated Circuit Sockets
45
Install the Control Cable Connector
45
Figure 30-Align Socket Feature with Silk Screen
45
Install the Relays
46
Install the Transistors
46
Figure 31-Correct Orientation for P1 on the Selector Board
46
Install the Tall Film Capacitors
47
Install the Electrolytic Capacitor
47
Install J1 and J2
47
Install the Input Jack Shield
48
These Connectors Are Not Populated
48
Figure 32-Mounting the Input Connector Shield
48
Figure 33-Assembled Input Selector Board
49
Install Input Selector Signal Wiring
50
Install Input Selector Power Wiring
51
Install the Op-Amp Integrated Circuits into the Sockets
52
Mount the Input Selector PCB
52
Figure 34-Insert Opamp so Semi-Circular Indentation in IC Package Matches Silk-Screen
52
Test the Input Selector PCB Power Drain
53
Install 16 Pin Ribbon Cable
53
Figure 35-16 Pin Ribbon Cable Orientation and Installation
53
Test Input Selector Control Interface
54
Note about H1 and H2
54
Take a Break
54
Section 7: Assembling the Tone-Volume-Balance Board
55
Install the Resistors
55
Figure 36-Silkscreen Side of the Tone Volume Board Shown Component Locations
55
Install the Motor Driver IC
57
Install the Diodes and the Low-Profile Capacitors
57
Install C1 and C2
57
Install the Sockets for IC1 through IC5
57
Figure 37-Orientation of IC6
57
Install the Bypass Caps
58
Install the Relays
58
Install the 14-Pin Cable Connector
59
Install the Remaining Non-Polar Capacitors
59
Install the Polarized Electrolytic Bypass Capacitor
59
Figure 38-Carefully Note the Connector Orientation
59
Install the Bipolar Transistors
60
Install the Tone Control Pots
60
Volume and Balance Motor Pot Installation
60
Figure 39-Motor POT Wire Preparation
60
Figure 40-Motor POT Wiring Detail
60
Final Inspection
61
Install the Op-Amps into the Sockets
62
Figure 41-Assembled Tone Volume Board (Oblique View)
62
Figure 42-Tone Volume Board Viewed from Directly above
62
Section 8: Preliminary Final Assembly
63
Wire and Install the Front Panel Input Connector
63
Install the Headphone Jack
63
Figure 43-Connecting Wires to Front Panel (FP) 1/8" Phono Jack
63
Figure 44-Inserting 1/8" Jacks in the Front Panel
63
Connect Power to the Tone Volume PCB
64
Tone Volume Signal Wiring
64
Install the Tone Volume PCB
65
Test the Tone Volume PCB Step 1
65
Test the Tone Volume PCB Step 2
65
Figure 45-Showing 14 Pin Ribbon Cable Installation and Orientation
65
Section 9: Final Mechanical Assembly
66
Final Mechanical Assembly
66
Figure 46-Install Plastite Screws (6) in the Holes between the Left and Right Channel Input
66
Section 10: about the Preamp Architecture
67
Features
67
Figure 47-Two of the Three Cover Plates Have Been Installed
67
Gain Customization
68
Specifications
68
Appendix 1 - Shielded Cable Preparation
69
Block Diagram
71
Schematics
72
Figure 48-Tone Volume Schematic
72
Figure 49-Controller Schematic
73
Figure 50-Controller Schematic
74
Figure 51-Input Selector
75
Figure 52-Input Selector
76
Figure 53-Input Selector
77
Figure 54-Power Supply Schematic
78
AkitikA PR-102 Assembly Manual (68 pages)
Brand:
AkitikA
| Category:
Amplifier
| Size: 7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Table of Figures
4
Section 1: about this Manual
6
Who Should Attempt this Project
6
Tools You'll Need
6
Helpful Tools
6
Project Overview
6
Important Safety Notes
7
About Components
7
Recommended Solder
7
Warranty
7
Section 2: about Building the Kit
8
Section 3: Building the Power Supply PCB
9
Component Order
9
Figure 1-Empty the Power Supply Components into a Soup Bowl
9
Figure 2-Component Side of Power Supply PCB before Loading
9
Install the Diodes
10
Install the Non-Polarized Capacitors
10
Install the Not so Tall Polarized Capacitors
11
Install the Fuse and Fuse Holder
11
Install the Tall Polarized Capacitors
11
Figure 3-Fuse Holder Body Solders into Board, Installing Fuse into Lid of Fuse Holder
11
Install the Regulators and Heat Sinks
12
Figure 4-Assembling Heatsink to a Regulator
12
Install the AGD-BGD Jumper
13
Install the Voltage Select Jumpers
13
Figure 5-Solder Heat Sink Mounting Rods to Retain the Heat Sink
13
Figure 6-Preparing Power Supply Jumper Wires
13
Figure 7-Install AGND to BGND Jumper
13
These Components Are Not Loaded
14
Figure 8-Jumper Installation for 120 Volt Operation (Left Side) and 240 Volt (Right Side)
14
Figure 9-Power Supply before Transformer Is Installed, Wired for 120 Volts
14
Power Supply Inspection
15
Section 4: Chassis Assembly and Power Wiring
15
Protect Your PR-101
15
Install the Feet
15
Install the IR Detector Window
15
Figure 10-Install 4 Feet with 6-32X1/2" Silver Colored Screws
15
Figure 11-IR Window with Release Paper, die Cut Mounting Tape
16
Install Back Panel Power Connectors and Front Panel Power Switch
17
Power Wiring
18
Figure 12-Installing Power Outlets and IEC Connector
18
Figure 13-Insert Cable Ties, then Lay Twisted Pair into the Chassis Corner
19
Figure 14-Form Switch Wires to Avoid the Ground Stud
21
Connecting the Chassis Ground
22
Figure 15-Adding Lug to Ground Harness
22
Figure 16-AC Power and Ground Wiring
22
Connect the Toroidal Transformer to the Power Supply
23
Figure 17-Transformer and Power Supply Assembly Ready for Installation
23
Add Power Output Wires to the Power Supply
24
12 Volt Ground Wires
24
12 Volt Power Wires
25
Volt Power and Ground Wires
26
Connect Power Input Wires and Install the Power Supply
26
Prepare to Test the Power Supply
27
Figure 18-Fasten the Transformer to the Preamp Right Side Wall
27
Figure 19-Power Supply Assembled and Installed
27
Test the Power Supply
28
Section 5: Assembling the Controller
29
Component Side
29
Install the Resistors
29
Figure 20-Silk Screen of the "Component Side" of the Controller PCB
29
Install the Non-Polarized Capacitors
30
Install the IC's and Transistor
31
Install the Resistor Networks
31
Figure 21-Insert All the IC's so that the U-Shaped Indent Matches the Silk-Screen
31
Install the Ferrite Beads
32
Install the Control Cable Connectors and Controller Socket
33
Figure 22-10 Pin Cable Connector Pinout
33
Figure 23-Locating the Pins on the 16 Pin Cable Connector
33
Components to be Installed Later
34
Locations that Remain Unpopulated
34
You've Finished this Side of the Controller PCB for Now
34
Install the Push Buttons
34
Figure 24-Showing Socket Orientation
34
Figure 25-Switch and LED Side of Controller Board
35
Install the Infrared Detector
36
Figure 26-Infra-Red Detector for Remote Control Mounts 0.3" above Plane of Pcb
36
Install the Leds
37
Figure 27-LED with White Spacer Added
37
Install the Last Four Capacitors
38
Fit the Controller into the Front Panel
38
Figure 28-Completed Controller, Push-Button and LED Side and Component Side
38
Install the Controller Power Wire
39
Install the Controller PCB into the Front Panel
39
Install the Microcontroller
40
Test the Controller PCB
40
Test the Remote Control
40
Take a Break
40
Section 6: Assembling the Input Selector Board
41
Install the Resistors
41
Figure 29-Silkscreen Side of the Input Selector Board Shows Component Locations
41
Install the Small Capacitors
43
Install the Diodes
43
Install the Bypass Capacitors
44
Install the Integrated Circuit Sockets
44
Figure 30-Align Socket Feature with Silk Screen
44
Install the Control Cable Connector
45
Install the Relays
45
Install the Transistors
46
Install the Tall Film Capacitors
46
Install the Electrolytic Capacitor
46
Install J1 and J2
47
Install the Input Jack Shield
47
Figure 31-Mounting the Input Connector Shield
47
These Connectors Are Not Populated
48
Figure 32-Assembled Input Selector Board
48
Install Input Selector Signal Wiring
49
Install Input Selector Power Wiring
50
Install the Op-Amp Integrated Circuits into the Sockets
51
Mount the Input Selector PCB
51
Figure 33-Insert Opamp so Semi-Circular Indentation in IC Package Matches Silk-Screen
51
Test the Input Selector PCB Power Drain
52
Install 16 Pin Ribbon Cable
52
Figure 34-16 Pin Ribbon Cable Orientation and Installation
52
Test Input Selector Control Interface
53
Note about H1 and H2
53
Take a Break
53
Section 7: Assembling the Tone-Volume-Balance Board
54
Install the Resistors
54
Figure 35-Silkscreen Side of the Tone Volume Board Shows Component Locations
54
Install the Diodes and Low Profile Capacitors
55
Install the Relay and the Manual Pots
57
Install the Tall Capacitors
57
Install the Electrolytic Capacitors
57
Install the Sockets, Integrated Circuits and Transistor
57
Figure 36-Remember to Match Silk Screen and IC Orientation Mark
57
Install the Control Cable Connector
58
Install the Motor Pots (Skip for NR Version)
58
Figure 37-Identify Pin 1 for Proper Connector Installation
58
Figure 38-Motor POT Wire Preparation
58
Figure 39-Motor POT Wiring Detail
59
Section 8: Preliminary Final Assembly
60
Wire and Install the Front Panel Input Connector
60
Figure 40-Showing Location and Type of POTS for NR
60
Figure 41-Connecting Wires to Front Panel (FP) 1/8" Phono Jack
60
Install the Headphone Jack
61
Connect Power to the Tone Volume PCB
61
Tone Volume Signal Wiring
61
Figure 42-Inserting 1/8" Jacks in the Front Panel
61
Install the Tone Volume PCB
62
Install the Op-Amps into the Sockets
62
Test the Tone Volume PCB Step 1
63
Test the Tone Volume PCB Step 2
63
Figure 43-Showing 10 Pin Ribbon Cable Installation and Orientation
63
Section 9: Final Mechanical Assembly
64
Final Mechanical Assembly
64
Figure 44-Install Plastite Screws (6) in the Holes between the Left and Right Channel Input
64
Figure 45-Two of the Three Cover Plates Have Been Installed
64
Section 10: about the Preamp Architecture
65
Features
65
Specifications
65
Appendix 1 - Shielded Cable Preparation
66
Block Diagram
68
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AkitikA PR-102 Assembly Manual (68 pages)
Brand:
AkitikA
| Category:
Amplifier
| Size: 8 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Table of Figures
4
Section 1: about this Manual
6
Who Should Attempt this Project
6
Tools You'll Need
6
Helpful Tools
6
Project Overview
6
Important Safety Notes
7
About Components
7
Recommended Solder
7
Warranty
7
Section 2: about Building the Kit
8
Section 3: Building the Power Supply PCB
9
Component Order
9
Figure 1-Empty the Power Supply Components into a Soup Bowl
9
Figure 2-Component Side of Power Supply PCB before Loading
9
Install the Diodes
10
Install the Non-Polarized Capacitors
10
Install the Not so Tall Polarized Capacitors
11
Install the Fuse and Fuse Holder
11
Install the Tall Polarized Capacitors
11
Figure 3-Fuse Holder Body Solders into Board, Installing Fuse into Lid of Fuse Holder
11
Install the Regulators and Heat Sinks
12
Figure 4-Assembling Heatsink to a Regulator
12
Install the AGD-BGD Jumper
13
Install the Voltage Select Jumpers
13
Figure 5-Solder Heat Sink Mounting Rods to Retain the Heat Sink
13
Figure 6-Preparing Power Supply Jumper Wires
13
Figure 7-Install AGND to BGND Jumper
13
These Components Are Not Loaded
14
Figure 8-Jumper Installation for 120 Volt Operation (Left Side) and 240 Volt (Right Side)
14
Figure 9-Power Supply before Transformer Is Installed, Wired for 120 Volts
14
Power Supply Inspection
15
Section 4: Chassis Assembly and Power Wiring
15
Protect Your PR-101
15
Install the Feet
15
Install the IR Detector Window
15
Figure 10-Install 4 Feet with 6-32X1/2" Silver Colored Screws
15
Figure 11-IR Window with Release Paper, die Cut Mounting Tape
16
Install Back Panel Power Connectors and Front Panel Power Switch
17
Power Wiring
18
Figure 12-Installing Power Outlets and IEC Connector
18
Figure 13-Insert Cable Ties, then Lay Twisted Pair into the Chassis Corner
19
Figure 14-Form Switch Wires to Avoid the Ground Stud
21
Connecting the Chassis Ground
22
Figure 15-Adding Lug to Ground Harness
22
Figure 16-AC Power and Ground Wiring
22
Connect the Toroidal Transformer to the Power Supply
23
Figure 17-Transformer and Power Supply Assembly Ready for Installation
23
Add Power Output Wires to the Power Supply
24
12 Volt Ground Wires
24
12 Volt Power Wires
25
Volt Power and Ground Wires
26
Connect Power Input Wires and Install the Power Supply
26
Prepare to Test the Power Supply
27
Figure 18-Fasten the Transformer to the Preamp Right Side Wall
27
Figure 19-Power Supply Assembled and Installed
27
Test the Power Supply
28
Section 5: Assembling the Controller
29
Component Side
29
Install the Resistors
29
Figure 20-Silk Screen of the "Component Side" of the Controller PCB
29
Install the Non-Polarized Capacitors
30
Install the IC's and Transistor
31
Install the Resistor Networks
31
Figure 21-Insert All the IC's so that the U-Shaped Indent Matches the Silk-Screen
31
Install the Ferrite Beads
32
Install the Control Cable Connectors and Controller Socket
33
Figure 22-10 Pin Cable Connector Pinout
33
Figure 23-Locating the Pins on the 16 Pin Cable Connector
33
Components to be Installed Later
34
Locations that Remain Unpopulated
34
You've Finished this Side of the Controller PCB for Now
34
Install the Push Buttons
34
Figure 24-Showing Socket Orientation
34
Figure 25-Switch and LED Side of Controller Board
35
Install the Infrared Detector
36
Figure 26-Bending the IR Detector Leads and Setting the Mounting Height
36
Install the Leds
37
Figure 27-LED with White Spacer Added
37
Install the Last Four Capacitors
38
Fit the Controller into the Front Panel
38
Figure 28-Completed Controller, Push-Button and LED Side and Component Side
38
Install the Controller Power Wire
39
Install the Controller PCB into the Front Panel
39
Install the Microcontroller
40
Test the Controller PCB
40
Test the Remote Control
40
Take a Break
40
Section 6: Assembling the Input Selector Board
41
Install the Resistors
41
Figure 29-Silkscreen Side of the Input Selector Board Shows Component Locations
41
Install the Small Capacitors
43
Install the Diodes
43
Install the Bypass Capacitors
44
Install the Integrated Circuit Sockets
44
Figure 30-Align Socket Feature with Silk Screen
44
Install the Control Cable Connector
45
Install the Relays
45
Install the Transistors
46
Install the Tall Film Capacitors
46
Install the Electrolytic Capacitor
46
Install J1 and J2
47
Install the Input Jack Shield
47
Figure 31-Mounting the Input Connector Shield
47
These Connectors Are Not Populated
48
Figure 32-Assembled Input Selector Board
48
Install Input Selector Signal Wiring
49
Install Input Selector Power Wiring
50
Install the Op-Amp Integrated Circuits into the Sockets
51
Mount the Input Selector PCB
51
Figure 33-Insert Opamp so Semi-Circular Indentation in IC Package Matches Silk-Screen
51
Test the Input Selector PCB Power Drain
52
Install 16 Pin Ribbon Cable
52
Figure 34-16 Pin Ribbon Cable Orientation and Installation
52
Test Input Selector Control Interface
53
Note about H1 and H2
53
Take a Break
53
Section 7: Assembling the Tone-Volume-Balance Board
54
Install the Resistors
54
Figure 35-Silkscreen Side of the Tone Volume Board Shows Component Locations
54
Install the Diodes and Low Profile Capacitors
55
Install the Relay and the Manual Pots
56
Install the Tall Capacitors
57
Install the Electrolytic Capacitors
57
Install the Sockets, Integrated Circuits and Transistor
57
Figure 36-Remember to Match Silk Screen and IC Orientation Mark
57
Install the Control Cable Connector
58
Install the Motor Pots
58
Figure 37-Identify Pin 1 for Proper Connector Installation
58
Figure 38-Motor POT Wire Preparation
58
Figure 39-Motor POT Wiring Detail
59
Section 8: Preliminary Final Assembly
60
Wire and Install the Front Panel Input Connector
60
Figure 40-Completed Tone/Volume Board
60
Figure 41-Connecting Wires to Front Panel (FP) 1/8" Phono Jack
60
Install the Headphone Jack
61
Connect Power to the Tone Volume PCB
61
Tone Volume Signal Wiring
61
Figure 42-Inserting 1/8" Jacks in the Front Panel
61
Install the Tone Volume PCB
62
Install the Op-Amps into the Sockets
62
Test the Tone Volume PCB Step 1
63
Test the Tone Volume PCB Step 2
63
Figure 43-Showing 10 Pin Ribbon Cable Installation and Orientation
63
Section 9: Final Mechanical Assembly
64
Final Mechanical Assembly
64
Figure 44-Install Plastite Screws (6) in the Holes between the Left and Right Channel Input
64
Figure 45-Two of the Three Cover Plates Have Been Installed
64
Section 10: about the Preamp Architecture
65
Features
65
Specifications
65
Appendix 1 - Shielded Cable Preparation
66
Block Diagram
68
AkitikA PR-102 Assembly Manual (25 pages)
Brand:
AkitikA
| Category:
Amplifier
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Table of Figures
2
Section 1: about this Manual
4
Who Should Attempt this Project
4
Tools You'll Need
4
Helpful Tools
4
Project Overview
4
Important Safety Notes
5
About Components
5
Recommended Solder
5
Warranty
5
Section 2: Kit Building Hints
6
Section 3: Building the Phono Preamp
7
Component Order
7
Figure 1-Empty the Phono Preamp Components into a Soup Bowl
7
Figure 2-Silk Screen Shows Phono Preamp Component Locations
7
Install the Resistors
8
Install the Small Non-Polarized Capacitors
9
Install the Bypass Capacitors
9
Install the Integrated Circuits
10
Install Film Capacitors
10
Figure 3-Locating Pin 1 of the IC and Pin 1 of the PCB
10
Install the Electrolytic (Polarized) Capacitors
11
Install the Selector Jumpers
11
Install the Power Wires
12
Figure 4-Prepare 12" Length of Red/Black Zip Cord (Drawing Not to Scale)
12
Install the Signal Wires
13
Figure 5-Close-Up Showing Installation of Power, Ground and Signal Wires
13
Install Connectors and Front Panel
14
Figure 6-Hardware Detail for Installing the RCA Jacks and Insulating Washers into the
14
Install Mounting Brackets
15
Figure 7-Install both Jacks, Noting Orientation of Ground Lugs, Color Stripes, and Solder
15
Figure 8-Install the Mounting Brackets
15
Section 5: Configure the Options
16
Cartridge Loading
16
Figure 9-No Additional Capacitive Loading Is Selected with the Short Plugs as Shown here
16
High-Pass Filter Setting
17
Figure 10-Left Channel and Right Channel High Pass Jumpers
17
Gain Setting
18
Figure 11-P6 Sends Left Channel Gain, P5 Sets Right Channel Gain
18
Section 5 - Installing the Phono Preamp into the PR-101
19
Mechanical Installation
19
Power Connections
19
Figure 12-Phono Stage Installed but Power and Signal Not yet Routed and Connected
19
Signal Connections
20
Section 6: Tests and Final Assembly
21
Section 7: Hooking up a Turntable
21
Grounding Notes
21
Knurled Nut Contact to the Ground Wire
22
Figure 13-Additional Grounding Wire May be Needed
22
Section 8: about the Phono Preamp
23
Specifications
23
Appendix 1 - Shielded Cable Preparation
24
AkitikA PR-102 Assembly Manual (24 pages)
Headphone Amp
Brand:
AkitikA
| Category:
Amplifier
| Size: 3 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Table of Figures
3
Section 1: about this Manual
4
Helpful Tools
4
Project Overview
4
Tools You'll Need
4
Who Should Attempt this Project
4
About Components
5
Important Safety Notes
5
Recommended Solder
5
Warranty
5
Figure 1-Empty the Components into a Soup Bowl
6
Figure 2-Silk Screen Shows Headphone Amp Component Locations
6
Component Order
7
Install the Resistors
7
Install the Diodes
8
Selected Resistor Installation
8
Figure 3-Locating Pin 1 of the IC and Pin 1 of the PCB
9
Install the Bypass Capacitors
9
Install the Small Non-Polarized Capacitors
9
Install the Electrolytic (Polarized) Capacitors
10
Install the Integrated Circuits
10
Install the Relays, Transistors, and MOSFET
10
Section 2: Kit Building Hints
6
Section 3: Building the Headphone Amp
6
Section 4: Install the Wires
10
Power and Ground Wires
10
12 Volt Ground Wires
10
12 Volt Power Wires
11
Install the Signal Wires
12
Signal Input Wires - PR-101 Preamp
12
Figure 4-Close-Up Showing Installation of -12V, GND, and +12V Power Wires
12
Signal Input Wires - PR-102 Preamp
13
Signal Output Wires
14
Section 5 - Install the Headphone Amp into the PR-101
16
Mechanical Installation
16
Dismount the Tone/Volume Board
16
Figure 5-Tone/Volume Dismounted to Make Room to Install Headphone Amp
16
Mount the Headphone Amp Board
17
Wiring the Headphone Amp in
17
Headphone Jack Connections
17
Power Wiring
18
Figure 6-Headphone Jack Wiring
18
Figure 7-Headphone Amp Installed with Jack Wiring Completed
18
Reinstall the Tone/Volume Board
19
Signal Connections PR-101
19
Signal Connections PR-102
20
Section 6: Tests and Final Assembly
21
Section 7: about the Headphone Preamp
21
Specifications
21
Revision Notes
22
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