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Madrigal Audio Proceed BPA 2 Owner's Manual

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Summary of Proceed BPA 2

  • Page 1

    Bpa 2 & bpa 3 power amplifiers.

  • Page 2: Caution

    2 caution risk of electric shock do not open caution: to reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The li...

  • Page 3

    3 important safety instructions please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your proceed power amplifier. 1. Always disconnect your entire system from the ac mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. This produc...

  • Page 4

    4 from all of us at madrigal audio laboratories, thank you for choosing this proceed power amplifier. A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of this precision device. Used properly, it will give you many years of enjoyment..

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    5 table of contents unpacking and placement ........................................................................ 6 unpacking .......................................................................................................... 6 placement .......................................................

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Placement

    6 unpacking and placement unpacking unpack your proceed ® bpa 2 or bpa 3 power amplifier and keep all packing materials for future transport . Shipment of the amplifier without the origi- nal packing material is not recommended. Locate and remove the heavy gauge ac power cord, which is tucked into a...

  • Page 7: Operating Voltage

    7 operating voltage the proceed bpa 2 and bpa 3 are factory-set for 100v, 120v, 220v, 230 or 240v ac mains operation at either 50 or 60hz, according to the country for which the unit was manufactured. ( 230v only in european union countries, in compliance with ce regulations. ) make sure that the la...

  • Page 8: A Quick Start

    8 a quick start we recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin listening to their new components, and that reading the manual is often done (if at all) at a later time—perhaps while listening to music through the new product itself. We strongly recommend that you read this manual th...

  • Page 9

    9 7 slowly raise the volume on your preamplifier congratulations! You should now be able to enjoy your favorite music while reading the rest of this manual. ( please, do read the rest of this manual. It contains much valuable information about your new amplifier which we could not possibly fit onto ...

  • Page 10: Special Design Features

    10 special design features congratulations on your purchase of a proceed bpa! While your new amplifier is straightforward in its use, it includes several design features which are responsible for its outstanding performance. A few of these are given below. Multiple monaural design consistent with th...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    11 front panel 1 power button pressing the latching power button connects the amplifier to the ac mains, turning it on . Power consumption when fully on and at idle is approxi- mately 140 watts for the bpa 2 and 210 watts for the bpa 3. At your option, you may also toggle the bpa between a standby m...

  • Page 12

    12 be used. When the indicator light is glowing red, the unit is in standby (see 1 above). If the indicator light is completely off, the amplifier is not re- ceiving power. Check your ac connections and the rear-panel ac fuse..

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    13 rear panel caution! Turn the volume on your preamplifier all the way down before attempting to connect anything to your proceed bpa 2 or bpa 3. 1 ac mains receptacle connect the ac power cord (included in the accessory pack) to the i.E.C.- standard ac receptacle on the rear panel of the bpa, then...

  • Page 14

    14 remote turn-on tip polarity your proceed dealer can help you take advantage of these design features to maximize your system’s versatility. 3 ac mains fuse one fast-blow fuse is located on the rear panel of the bpa. If it should be- come necessary, replace the fuse with the same type only. Refer ...

  • Page 15

    15 5 balanced audio inputs accepts right-channel and left-channel signals from preamplifiers with bal- anced outputs via high quality xlr connectors. The pin assignments of these xlr-type female input connectors are: pin 1: signal ground pin 2: signal + (non-inverting) pin 3: signal – (inverting) co...

  • Page 16: Care & Maintenance

    16 care & maintenance to remove dust from the cabinet of your amplifier, use a feather duster or a lint- free soft cloth. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Dampen the cloth with alcohol first and then lightly clean the surface of the amplifier with the...

  • Page 17: U.S. And Canadian Warranty

    17 u.S. And canadian warranty 90-day limited warranty this proceed ® product is warranted to be free from defects in material and work- manship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of pur- chase. To extend the warranty of this proceed product , return the warranty registra...

  • Page 18: Obtaining Service

    18 obtaining service we take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with our customers’ service needs. If your proceed component must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the problem...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    19 specifications the correlation between published specifications and performance is unreliable. A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All technical measurements must be sub- ject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation. Measurements of the pro- ceed bpa yield excellent results...

  • Page 20: Dimensions: Bpa 2 & Bpa 3

    20 dimensions: bpa 2 & bpa 3 ( note that the bpa 2 and the bpa 3 have the same external dimensions. The bpa 3 is shown below. ) t r i p l e m o n a u r a l a m p l i f i e r hpa power 0.695" 1.77 cm 5.25" 13.3 cm 17.46" 44.35 cm 1.40" 3.56 cm 19.55" 49.66 cm 15.47" 39.29 cm 17.26" 43.84 cm 16.87" 42...

  • Page 21: Rack Mounting

    21 rack mounting if you need or prefer to rack mount your amplifier, contact your proceed dealer about the optional rack mount kit. This purpose-designed assembly provides the needed ventilation for the heatsink “chimneys” of the amplifier as well as the sup- port required for this heavy component. ...

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    630365 © 5/1999 madrigal audio laboratories, inc. All rights reserved. Printed in u.S.A. M madrigal audio laboratories, inc. 2081 south main street, p.O. Box 781 middletown, connecticut 06457 usa telephone: (860) 346-0896 fax: (860) 346-1540 http://www.Madrigal.Com/ pr o c e e d r is a registered tr...