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JEFF ROWLAND CONTINUUM 250 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: INTEGRATED amplifier

Summary of CONTINUUM 250

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    Ow n e r ’ s m a n ua l co 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.

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s ow n e r ’ s m a n ua l co 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 2 product features 3 package contents 4 initial inspection 5 maintenance & cl...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 2 if you have any additional questions regarding the installation or operation of the con...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 3 • two pairs xlr input connectors for balanced system configurations. • two pairs rca input connectors for unbalanced system configurations. • one pair high-current, balanced line level outputs plus one pair ...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 4 ensure that all of the auxiliary components listed below are enclosed within the shippi...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 5 inspect the shipping container for damage. If any portion of the shipping container, packing material, amplifier, or accessories are damaged or missing, notify your dealer and the shipper (if a claim is to b...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 6 all jrdg products are designed to provide a lifetime of enjoy- ment and listening pleas...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 7 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 ab...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 8 locate the amplifier as close as possible to its final installation point. Allow access...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 9 the jrdg continuum integrated amplifier has been designed to operate at the highest level of efficiency and performance in any normal operating situation; however, there are a few important use and care prin...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 10 (3) volume : the volume up button will increase the output level of the amplifer in 0....

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 11 (7) battery replacement: when the remote begins to become weak or will not function, it is likely necessary to replace the battery. Access to the battery is gained by removing the two phillips head screws t...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 12 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 co n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ ...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 13 (3) bypass mode: the bypass mode allows the continuum to be installed in a home theater or surround sound system for optimal play- back of stereo music sources when the multi-channel system is not in use. P...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 14 (1) unbalanced inputs: if you are using unbalanced rca interconnects from your source ...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 15 3) bypass inputs: if the continuum is installed in a home theater or sound system, the left front and right front output connec- tions from the surround processor should be installed in the bypass input con...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 16 (a) loudspeaker outputs: unscrew the knob that secures the speaker output connec- tors...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 17 install the ac power cable into the ac input connector (c) between the amp lifier and your ac mains outlet. Warning: if the unit is plugged into a voltage different from the range listed on the back panel, ...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 18 output power, continuous rms watts, both channels driven 250 watts @ 8 ohms / 500 watt...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 19 d i m e n s i o n s ow n e r ’ s m a n ua l co 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 4. 7 5 in. (121 mm) 15.5 in. (394 mm) 15.6 in. (396 mm) 5.3 in. (13 5 mm) 13.5 in. (343 mm).

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 20 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 co n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ ...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 21 step 3: locate jumper position j2 on the rear panel board of the unit. Using needle-nose pliers, move the jumper from between pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3, display blanking on. (see figures 2 and 3) step 4:...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 22 j1 j2 figure 4: location of jumpers on back of the rear panel figure 5: jumpers j1-j2;...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 23 step 7: test the remote with the continuum integrated amplifier to make sure that the units operate properly together. Step 8: after verifying proper operation, replace the remote housing and reinstall the ...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1 24 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 co n t i n u u m 2 5 0/ ...

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    © j e f f r ow l a n d d e s i g n g r o u p 2 0 0 9 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . 25 step 4: adjust the load resistance and gain settings on the plug-in phono card as shown in figure 9. Step 5: replace the bottom cover. Using a 5/64" hex wrench, reinstall the nine screws that secure the bot...

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    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 ow l a n d . C o m w w w. J e f f r ow l a n d . C o m t e l e p h o n e ( 7 1 9) 47 3 -1 1 8 1.