Legacy Step One Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Legacy Audio Environmental Processor

Summary of Step One

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    2 registration 3. Owners record setup 4. Unit connections 6. Using the step one 7. Adjusting the step one 8. Unit care technology 9. Designer’s note 12. Specifications.

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    3 the model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them when calling upon your dealer regarding this product. Model no. _______________________________ serial no. _______________________________ date of purchase: __________...

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    4 single ended uniamplification option 1: preamplifier processor output to step one unbalanced input step one unbalanced variable output to processor input engage processor loop on preamplifier option 2: preamplifier output to step one unbalanced input step one unbalanced variable output to amplifie...

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    5 single ended biamplification preamplifier unbalanced output to step one unbalanced input step one unbalanced fixed output to high frequency amplifier input step one unbalanced variable output to low frequency amplifier input.

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    6 when uniamplifying using a single-ended stereo amplifier, step one can be used on an external processor loop of your preamplifier. It may also be inserted between your preamplifier and power amplifier. Step one may also be placed on a tape monitor loop to “see” the effect of the unit; but for norm...

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    7 step one is a dramatic addition to your legacy loudspeaker system. One of the most exciting features of the step one processor is its flexibility. No matter what size your listening room, no matter what sensitivity differences may exist between your amplifiers, no matter how far you sit from your ...

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    8 if you wish to clean your step one, use diluted ammonia based window cleaner. Do not use any abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents. Take care not to damage the aluminum faceplate, since aluminum is a medium hardness metal and can be scratched by the careless use of tools during the installation. ...

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    9 the step one environmental processor is an intelligent solution to the acoustical problems encountered in most hi-fi systems. No longer will you have to tolerate uncontrollable bass (room boom), glaring spectral balance or a congested soundstage. Easy to use, step one is inserted after your preamp...

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    10 2. Did you know the amount of bass that you hear is strongly dependent on the size of your listening room? Larger rooms can require much more low frequency power from a loudspeaker than smaller rooms. The cubic volume of your room determines how much your speaker’s output will be reinforced. Step...

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    11 step one’s sophisticated algorithm improves low frequency separation to more closely approximate the live performance. Bass will seem quicker and your soundstage will decompress. And while your high frequencies remain untouched, you will experience an obvious improvement in definition and “air” a...

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    12 frequency response 10hz to -3db at 35 khz maximum output 4.5 volts peak input impedance 47.5k ohms unbalanced 20.0k ohms balanced power supply 80va toroidal transformer with 27,200 µf ofcapacitance dimensions height: 2.5” faceplate, 3.0” overall width: 17.0” faceplate, 17.0” chassis depth: 12.0” ...

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    13 notes:.

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    14 © 2003 legacy audio 150 locust street. Macungie, pa 18062 phone: 610 965 0494 fax: 610 965 4915.

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