Owner's Manual

PRE35 Preamplifier User Guide
7
GETTING STARTED
1 Unpack the PRE35
Your PRE35 is supplied with:
This User Guide
Mains cable
IR cable
Trigger cable
C25 remote control with batteries
AC Polarity Pen
If any of these items are missing please contact your
supplier. We recommend you retain the packaging in
case you need to transport the unit at a later date.
Note that the PRE35 is supplied with a protective film on
the display glass. Remove the film for a clearer whiter
display.
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2 Connect to a power amplifier
The PRE35 is designed to be connected to a power
amplifier with either balanced or unbalanced inputs.
If the power amplifier provides balanced inputs, such as
the Primare A35.2:
Connect the PRE2 or PRE3 L and R outputs from the
PRE35 to the L and R balanced inputs in the power
amplifier, using high quality XLR cables.
If the power amplifier only provides unbalanced inputs:
Connect the PRE1 L and R outputs from the PRE35 to
the L and R inputs on the power amplifier, using high
quality RCA cables.
Fixed-level analogue output
The PRE35 also provides a fixed-level analogue output
on the LINE output on RCA connectors, to allow you to
connect to active speakers or an analogue recorder.
3 Connect inputs
You can connect up to two balanced sources and up to
three unbalanced sources to the inputs on the back panel.
Balanced inputs
Connect balanced sources, such as the Primare CD35
CD player, to balanced inputs A1 and A2 using high
quality XLR cables.
Unbalanced inputs
Connect unbalanced sources to the unbalanced inputs
A3, A4, and A5 using high quality RCA cables.
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4 Connect power
Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the
PRE35 into the power connector on the back panel,
and connect the other end to a wall socket.
If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets please
contact your supplier for an alternative cable.
Note: See Phase , page 14, for information about getting
the best sound from your PRE35.
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WARNING: Always disconnect the PRE35
from the mains power before connecting or
disconnecting any cables.
Switch on the PRE35, using the switch on the back
panel.
The standby indicator will light up on the front panel.
To switch on from standby
Press O on the front panel or remote control.
The display shows:
PRIMARE
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