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Plinius TAUTORO PREAMPLIFIER Instruction Manual
Summary of TAUTORO PREAMPLIFIER
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Ta u t o r o p r e a m p l i f i e r i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l www.Pliniusaudio.Nzld.Com.
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1 contents introduction 2 design philosophy 3 unpacking 4 placement & ventilation 4 precautions 5 preamplifier features – front panel 6 preamplifier features – rear panel 7 preamplifier features – remote 10 installation and operation 13 tautoro features 16 specifications 19 index 20 all operational,...
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2 introduction congratulations on your decision to become the proud owner of this plinius tautoro preamplifier. This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your preamplifier, and to provide information about its design and the variety of ways it may be used. We have designe...
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3 design philosophy from a distance you can see that the design of the plinius products is more than an applied styling exercise to the front panel. We have started from the ground up to produce a casing for our electronics that is unrivalled in its physical strength and visual simplicity. Wherever ...
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4 unpacking open the box from the top and remove the accessories from the foam end caps. You may now proceed to lift the unit from the box. Once the unit is removed you can proceed with the removal of the foam end caps. These caps are designed to fit on the front and back of the unit for maximum pro...
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5 precautions please take special note of the following precautions before operating your new preamplifier. This preamplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. We recommend that any work requiring removal of the lid be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician. Do not a...
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6 preamplifier features – front panel above: tautoro front panel layout display led an led on the front panel indicates that the power is on. When first switched on, the unit will go into standby and the display led will vary in brightness. When the unit is taken out of standby and is ready for use,...
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7 ht bypass led this small white led is on when the current source selection is the ht bypass input. This input can by selected using the remote control, or when the unit is taken out of standby via the remote trigger input. Headphone socket the socket below the volume control is for connection to a...
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8 input terminals the input terminals of your plinius tautoro preamplifier are easily accessible along the rear panel. Rca inputs left & right: these standard rca terminals are for use with unbalanced signals from any line level audio component such as a compact disc player, tuner, surround processo...
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9 pin 1 to gnd pin 2 to +signal pin 3 to –signal note: because of the way balanced xlr outputs are configured it is not possible to connect both xlr and rca at the same time. Line out these rca outputs are situated next to main outputs and are provided to interface to line level recording devices fo...
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10 remote ir socket this socket is for connecting to an external remote control sender. Some companies such as xantech manufacture these devices to enable multi-room remote control. Please see your plinius dealer for further advice. Ground lift switch this switch allows the signal ground to be disco...
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11 brightness then off. The next press of the button will cycle the display back to full brightness. Ht bypass the ht bypass button activates the tautoro home theater bypass mode. After pressing this the tautoro is bypassed and the signal is direct from the ht bypass input to the outputs. Note: beca...
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12 display the display button on the remote enables you to quickly adjust the display brightness. Use this button to toggle between high, low, and off settings. Note that whenever the cd drawer is ejected to change a compact disc, the display will automatically revert to full brightness. Cue buttons...
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13 installation & operation warning: risk of electric shock this preamplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. We recommend that any work requiring removal of the lid be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician. Do not place this amplifier in any position where liquid...
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14 source component output interconnects tautoro input output terminals the connection of the outputs of the plinius tautoro must be made by an ‘instructed person’ or by suitable ready made interconnect cables only. Connections for power amplifiers are provided at the rear of the unit. If using sing...
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15 phasing (or polarity) it is important to achieve good stereo imaging in your listening room. By observing the wiring instructions above, each preamplifier/power amplifier/loudspeaker combination should be in phase. If you experience poor stereo image and/or a lack of bass, check that all intercon...
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16 now that your plinius tautoro preamplifier is configured correctly, switch the power switch on the rear panel to on. The power led will vary in brightness indicating the unit is in standby. Use the front panel buttons or the source or standby buttons on the remote to take the unit out of standby....
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17 cartridge. Once the correct loading value has been determined, use the corresponding mini-switch to set the load value to one of 470r, 100r, 47r, or 22r. With none of the switches on, the loading will be set to 47k. Please consult your cartridge manufacturer for specific recommendations. Phono ga...
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18 mains/line fuse a mains/line fuse is fitted within the iec socket on the rear of the preamplifier. A small drawer at the bottom of this socket may be removed (after the iec plug is removed) by levering it out with a flat blade screwdriver. The fuse fitted should be rated at no greater than that s...
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19 specifications frequency response 20hz to 20khz +/-0.2db distortion typically hum and noise -80db at rated input level, a weighted input sensitivity for rated output 125mv rms unbalanced. 62mv rms balanced input impedance 50kw rated output level 500mv rms into 10kw or higher output source impedan...
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20 index display led 6 front panel layout 6 fuse protection 18 ground lift switch 10 iec power connector 9, 15 input terminals 8, 13 mains/line fuse 18 mains supply connection 15 mains switch 9 output terminals 8, 14 phasing 15 placement 4 rear panel layout 7 remote control 10, 17 safety precautions...