Specifications, Set Soft Mute Offset

the RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys to select the desired input and then press ENTER to adjust level. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to adjust volume level accordingly and press ENTER again to exit.

Set Soft Mute Offset:

The volume level for Soft Mute is preset to - 20 dB below the current volume level. Press ENTER to adjust the desired input. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to adjust setting preferences and press ENTER again to exit.

Set Zone 2 volume:

Located at the bottom most Configuration Input screen, you will the find Zone 2 volume settings. ZONE 2 has been preset to 65.0. Press ENTER to edit volume level using the UP and DOWN arrow keys. Press ENTER again to exit Zone 2 volume level edit mode.

Zone 2 Function

When a 7.1 input is not enabled in Configuration Inputs, the SB (Surround Back) outputs (both RCA and XLR) are used as an additional volume controlled output for use in a second zone. If you have an external volume control for your second zone, adjust Zone 2 volume level to 84.0 (unity gain) for proper output to Zone

2.Input selection for Zone 2 is accomplished using the TAPE button found on both the remote and front panel. The red LEDs on the back panel will indicate which source is selected for TAPE/Zone 2 for output (XLR and RCA). As you continue to press the TAPE button, the display will cycle through the various inputs that will be routed to the TAPE/Zone

2output.

Specifications

Bandwidth Into >600 Ohms: DC-200KHz Volume setting for unity gain • 84.0

Signal to Noise Ratio @ 2 Volt RMS • >100 dB A weighted, 20Hz-20kHz Distortion @ 2 Volt RMS/ 1kHz <0.005%

Input overload: 10 V RMS

Output Impedance: 10 Ohms

Input Impedance: 20K Ohms

Gain: 16dB

Maximum Output Level: 10 V RMS Idle power draw • 21 Watts

Power Requirements • 110-120 VAC 50-60 Hz or 220-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Dimensions • 17.5” W x 14.5” D x 4.5” H (445 mm x 368 mm x 114 mm) Weight: 24lbs. (13 kg)

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PRe6 specifications

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