Summary of Synergy
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Synergy stereo preamplifier owner’s manual.
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Introduction w elcome to the jeff rowland design group “family” and congratulations on your purchase of what is unquestionably one of the world’s finest audio preamplifiers. þ with its combination of industrial grade active and passive devices, precision electronic circuitry and accurately machined ...
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Product features þ five balanced xlr inputs per channel. þ balanced xlr main and record outputs. þ one balanced xlr “bypass” input per channel for use in home theater installations. þ all inputs and outputs can be used with single-ended rca terminated interconnects by using xlr/rca adapters (one mal...
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Initial inspection i nspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container, packing material, amplifier or accessories are damaged or missing, notify your dealer and the shipper (if a claim is to be made). Note: many shippers require notification and an inspection within twenty-four (2...
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Front panel function controls jeff rowland d e s i g n g r o u p listen select record select input term. Mono gain Õ gain Ô bypass phase mute listen record 1 2 3 4 5 bal cut r l s y n e r g y volume d c a b e f g.
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Front panel function controls b efore attempting any system interconnection, please familiarize yourself with the front panel controls of the synergy preamplifier and power supply. The descriptions below refer to the numbers associated with the features in the diagram above. Any of the controls desc...
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Front panel function controls, (cont.) jeff rowland d e s i g n g r o u p listen select record select input term. Mono gain Õ gain Ô bypass phase mute listen record 1 2 3 4 5 bal cut r l s y n e r g y volume j l k h i.
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Front panel function controls, (cont.) h bypass rocker switch: momentarily pressing the upper section of the bypass rocker switch enables the rear panel bypass inputs. The overall gain of the preamplifier remains fixed at 0 db (unity) gain. All other preamplifier functions are disabled except for re...
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Preamplifier and power supply rear panels 1 a e c c c 2 b d d b.
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Preamplifier rear panel a inputs 1-5 (female xlr): five (5) xlr fully balanced or single- ended inputs (via supplied xlr/rca adapters) are provided for line level signals only. Each input connector conforms to a pin #1 ground, pin #2 negative, pin # 3 positive standard. Both positive and negative te...
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Installation and operation jeff rowland d e s i g n g r o u p listen select record select input term. Mono gain Õ gain Ô bypass phase mute listen record 1 2 3 4 5 bal cut r l s y n e r g y volume 1.
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Installation and operation t he power supply is normally installed directly on top of the companion preamplifier. Be sure to install the supplied compliant isolation interface supports between each unit and underneath the preamplifier to avoid damage to chassis components and provide maximum mechani...
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Remote control features a the six-function, hand-held, ir remote transmitter permits remote operation of input selection, volume up/down, balance l/r and mute functions b the synergy power supply simultaneously receives transmitted data and displays a numerical volume control position from 0 to 63.5...
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Synergy performance specifications overall gain adjustable for each input ±20 db relative to unity gain (0 db) in 0.5 db increments input impedance adjustable for each input unbalanced 36k or 600 ohms balanced 36k or 600 ohms output impedance unbalanced 40 ohms balanced 80 ohms maximum input level 1...
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I f you have any additional questions regarding installation or operation, please contact your authorized jeff rowland design group dealer. Jeff rowland d e s i g n g r o u p.