Goldmund SR8 User Manual

Summary of SR8

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    Goldmund was founded in 1978 and has ever since been dedicated to the accurate reproduction of sound and image. At goldmund, we strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the industry’s most advanced technologies, including audio and video systems, home - networking and music dis...

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    This high quality controller possesses new technical features which are necessary for an accurate multi-channel processing of the today’s best audio multi-channel signals. Only a careful use can provide all the satisfaction you are expecting. All handling must be performed according to the following...

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    1 preliminaries 2 unpacking 3 choice of the sr 8 location 4 power supply 5 first installation and connections 5.1 power connection 5.2 computer configurator 5.3 sources connection 6 front panel functions 6.1 input source selection 6.2 output volume adjustment 7 remote control 8 cleaning 9 technical ...

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    P r e l i m i n a r i e s please read very carefully the following instructions. This high-precision unit will provide the best digital signal possible to your digital-input power amplifiers thanks to its unique technology. For exacting technicians, musicians, and all amateurs who demand the very be...

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    2 user’s manual - goldmund sr8 universal preamplifier u n pa c k i n g you will find in the package: • the controller itself, • the power cord, • the remote control, • this owner's manual. Unpack carefully the above-mentioned parts. Keep the whole package for future use. Warning if you need to retur...

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    3 user’s manual - goldmund sr8 universal preamplifier c h o i c e o f t h e s r 8 l o c at i o n select a very rigid support, as for your cd player transport. The distance between the sr8 and the power amplifiers is usually not critical since the signal is carried in the digital domain. However, you...

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    User’s manual - goldmund sr8 universal preamplifier f i r s t i n s ta l l at i o n a n d c o n n e c t i o n s p o w e r c o n n e c t i o n plug the ac power cord to the power supply and in a wall socket. The preamplifier is and remains on power as soon as the power switch located on the back pane...

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    6 user’s manual - goldmund sr8 universal preamplifier f r o n t pa n e l f u n c t i o n s i n p u t s o u r c e s e l e c t i o n the back panel inputs are selected by turning the front panel left knob. The first 4 positions are for digital inputs, the 3 next for analogue inputs. When a digital inp...

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    7 user’s manual - goldmund sr8 universal preamplifier r e m o t e - c o n t r o l your sr8 has built-in remote-control for volume, balance and input selection. The mute circuit can also be activated by the remote. To mute or de-mute the sr8 with the remote, press the "mute/stby" key briefly. To put ...

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    8 user’s manual - goldmund sr8 universal preamplifier c l e a n i n g always disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning your preamplifier. To clean the metal of the preamplifier, always use a very soft cloth to avoid scratching the surface. Use a soft cloth slightly wet for usual...

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    9 user’s manual - goldmund sr8 universal preamplifier t e c h n i c a l d ata f r o n t pa n e l c o n t r o l s • 2 knobs for input selection and volume control. • individual control by leds of the input selected for listening. • direct led format, balance and function display. • 2 characters numer...