Madrigal Imaging N38 manual Quick Start…, Turn OFF Your Associated Components

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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 thoroughly, as the Nº38 Preamplifier incorporates many unusual features which enhance its operation.

Fortunately, we can help you get some music up and running on your system quickly, so that you may begin enjoying your new preamplifier while reading more about it. The goal here is simply to make some music as quickly as possible.

The following procedure assumes that the rest of your system is already connected (e.g., power amplifier to speakers, etc.).

1TURN OFF YOUR ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

This minimizes the opportunity for a momentary electrical surge disturbing your system while making connections. If you have a large power amplifier, allow its power supply to fully discharge before proceeding (which may take as long as fifteen minutes).

2PLUG THE Nº38 INTO THE WALL OUTLET

Connect the AC cord to the male IEC connector on the center of the bottom panel of the Nº38, then connect the AC cord to the AC mains. When power is first applied, the Nº38 will initialize (showing all current input aliases), automatically select the first available input (AUX1), and set its output level to OFF.

3CONNECT A SOURCE TO INPUT 1 (INPUT 3 IF SINGLE-ENDED) Connect the output of your source with the Left and Right Input 1 XLR jacks on the rear panel of your Nº38 preamplifier. (Use the Input 3 RCA jacks if your source is single-ended. If used, press the Input 3 button on the face of the Nº38 to select this input.) High quality interconnecting cables such as Madrigal HPC will yield superior results, and are strongly recommended.

4CONNECT THE Nº38 OUTPUTS TO YOUR POWER AMP

The Left and Right Main Out jacks on the rear panel of the Nº38 should be connected to the corresponding inputs of your power amplifier. If your power amplifier has balanced inputs and you have appropriate high-quality cables (with XLR plugs at both ends), we recommend using the Balanced Main Outs. Otherwise, use the (single-ended) Main Outs from the preamplifier to your power amplifier. Once again, high quality interconnecting cables such as Madrigal HPC will yield superior results, and are strongly recommended.

5TURN ON YOUR SOURCE COMPONENT

6TURN ON YOUR POWER AMPLIFIER

7SLOWLY RAISE THE VOLUME ON THE Nº38 TO A COMFORTABLE LEVEL Congratulations! You should now be able to enjoy your favorite music while reading the rest of this manual.

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Contents Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc Operating ManualPage Important Safety Instructions Page Table of Contents Page Unpacking and Placement Operating Voltage Turn on Your Source Component Turn on Your Power Amplifier Quick Start…Turn OFF Your Associated Components Mode Button Mode IndicatorsFront panel Display Intensity ButtonOutput Level Inverted Polarity IndicatorMono Button Source Selector ButtonsBalanced Main Outputs Rear panelSINGLE-ENDED Main Outputs Balanced Inputs 1Record Outputs Slave and Master Communicator Ports External IR Input Remote Control Set-up and Installation DAT Not UsedVCR CASIf Your Alias MAY Require AN INPUT… Press and Hold the Mode Button AGAIN…Store Your Selection Press and Hold the Mode Button on the Front Panel Raise the Volume to Match Your ReferenceDecide Which Source has the Highest Output Select the Input Whose Level YOU would Like to Automate Press and Hold the Mute Button P O R T a N TPress and Hold the Mute Button Again Adjust the Volume Knob to Your Preferred SettingStandby Timer Time-outs in the Nº38 Operational Modes Page Using Surround Sound Processors Main Front Power Amplifier Ground Isolation Adaptor Linked Functions Care and maintenance Canadian Warranty Obtaining Service FAX SpecificationsDimensions Page Madrigal Audio Laboratories
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