AMC CVT2030 - Manual (Page 5)

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
A/C OUTLET
The A/C convenience outlets are fitted so that
other components can be powered when your
amplifier is switched on.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE
CASE OF THE AMPLIFIER BE OPENED BY
ANYONE
OTHER THAN A QUALIFIED
ENGINEER, AS DANGEROUS VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT
INSIDE. ANY UNAUTHORISED
REPAIR MAY INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.
INPUTS
The inputs are via gold plated RCA type phono
connectors. The phono sockets on your AMC
amplifier are marked "L" for left and "R" for right
channels, with the left channel nearest the top
of the cabinet. Your connection leads will have
a white or black plug for left, and a red plug
for right.
LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS
The loudspeaker output terminals will accept
4mm (banana) plugs, pin connectors, spade
connectors or bare wires.
The amplifier has speaker outputs that will
match 4-8 Ohm speakers. Confirm the imped­
ance of your speakers then connect as follows:
For 8 Ohm Speakers, connect the negative
(black) speaker wire to the "common" negative
binding post.
Then connect the positive (red) cable to the 8
Ohm red binding post.
Repeat for the right speaker.
For 4 Ohm speakers, the negative (black)
connections are the same as the 8 Ohm, but
the positive or red connection must be to the
4 Ohm binding post. Your AMC amplifier is
capable of generating high peak currents, so
all connections must be checked to avoid
inadvertent short circuits, and to ensure a
good clean contact.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE
OUTPUTS BE SHORTED TOGETHER.
POWER SWITCH
The amplifier is turned on by depressing the
power switch. The small indicator above the
switch will glow green. Before switching on,
always set the volume control of your Pre Amp
to minimum to avoid damage to your
loudspeakers.
Note: Your AMC amplifier will play music within
a few minutes after being switched on. However
in common with other audiophile products, the
internal circuits take some time to stabilise fully,
and the best possible sound quality may not be
obtained until the amplifier has had some time
(possibly an hour or two) to warm up.
CHECK LIST
Should you have any difficulty in operating your
amplifier, switch off and check the following
before suspecting that a fault has developed:
No power and LED not illuminated
1. Check that all mains supplies, connections
and fuses are good and that the power is
switched on.
Power on and LED iiiuminated but no output
1. Check that the amplifier is connected to the
desired input.
2. Check that the loudspeakers are connected
correctly to the power amplifier.
Power on and LED iiiuminated but output
from one speaker only
1. Check that the input wiring is not faulty.
If in doubt, contact your dealer.
Loud hum heard through loudspeakers
when disc is selected
1. Check that the amplifier is correctly earthed
via the mains lead.
2. Check that other transformers in the vicinity
are not radiating into your amplifier.