Esoteric A-100 owner manual Front panel features, Remote control sensor

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Front panel features

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When the LINE IN/DIRECT IN switch on the rear panel is set to “DIRECT IN”, the front panel buttons will not work except for the POWER switch. This is normal for DIRECT mode operation.

Note: The following 3 controls will only work in the “LINE IN” (Integrated amplifier) mode.

AINPUT

Select the terminal to which the equipment to play is connected.

BMUTING

Use this button to mute the sound.

CVOLUME

Turn this knob to adjust the volume.

DPOWER

Use this switch to turn the unit on and off.

The indicator lights in red once when you turn on the unit. Then the indicator lights in blue after 1 minute and audio is output. The indicator lights in red also when the protection circuit is operating (page 14).

<Once the unit is turned off, wait for at least 5 minutes to turn it on again in order to protect the tubes.

ERemote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control unit. Point the remote control unit at this sensor when operating the remote control unit (This works in the rear panel “LINE IN” setting only).

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Contents 100 Important Safety Instructions Contents What’s in the box MaintenancePlacement of the unit Before useConnection method Connection using speaker cables with banana plugsSpeaker connection About the speaker cableRight speaker Connection example Connecting speakersWhen 4$ speakers are connected When 6$, 8$ or 16$ speakers are connectedWhen biwiring 6$, 8$ or 16$ speakers When biwiring 4$ speakersOther connections Analog audio input terminals Line Bias switchVolume control motor cover Signal GND connectionDirect terminal Line IN/DIRECT in switchConnection Direct Remote control sensor Front panel featuresVOLUME, INPUT, Muting Remote control unitProtection circuits How to insert the batteriesBattery Replacement Precautions concerning batteriesGeneral TroubleshootingSpecifications 382mm 252mm 486mm Teac Esoteric Company

A-100 specifications

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