JEFF ROWLAND Capri, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...capri s STEREO preAMPLIFIER OWNER S MANUAL CAPRI Stereo Preamplifier...

Page 2: ...oduction 2 Product Features 3 Package Contents 4 Initial Inspection 5 Maintenance Cleaning 6 7 Protection Systems 7 Installation Use Care 8 9 Remote Transmitter Operation 10 11 Front Panel Functions 1...

Page 3: ...the rear panel of the chassis Please include this number with any corre spondence regarding your CAPRI Stereo Preamplifier It has been my joy to create an audio component of enduring value that reflec...

Page 4: ...any world wide mains operating voltage Low power consumption permits constant power up operation to eliminate warm up time Optical encoder type volume control maintains quiet trouble free perfor mance...

Page 5: ...hat all of the auxiliary components listed below are enclosed within the shipping carton and accessory box Refer to the illustrations and verify that the proper components are included OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 6: ...ons and a minimum 72 hour burn in period prior to shipment and should therefore be in perfect operating condition upon delivery If the preamplifier does not operate correctly please notify your dealer...

Page 7: ...l fashion of most audio and video equipment there are a few rules that must be kept in mind when cleaning the equipment Please allow the front panel which is coated with an automotive grade polyure th...

Page 8: ...should be unplugged from the AC mains to avoid potential damage to the internal circuitry All other audio video system components should also be disconnected from AC mains power as hazardous voltages...

Page 9: ...it to be installed in any number of music film and surround sound systems For connection instructions for a typical two channel stereo system please see page 14 and 15 of this manual For instructions...

Page 10: ...not be modified in any way other than according to official service bulletins from JRDG Otherwise the factory warranty will be immediately voided Be sure the preamplifier is muted red front panel indi...

Page 11: ...sive input Once Input 4 has been reached the next press of the INPUT button will select the BYPASS input Another press of the INPUT button will return the selection to Input 1 2 MUTE This button will...

Page 12: ...the level of the right channel by 0 5 dB A total shift of 6 dB is possible The balance control is not continuous holding the button down will not continue to shift the balance The button must be repea...

Page 13: ...input source CD tuner phono etc connected to the associated rear panel inputs see Rear Panel Signal Connections on page 14 To select a desired input press the corresponding Input Selector Button When...

Page 14: ...e red indicator light below the MUTE button Pressing this button again will turn off the light and restore the output of the preamplifier to the previous volume setting To avoid spurious noises and po...

Page 15: ...to INPUT 1 For more information about the phono option please contact your dealer NOTE To prevent audible pops when switching between inputs install RCA shorting plugs available from your JRDG dealer...

Page 16: ...led and locked into the rear panel connector The unlocking tab must be pressed to disconnect the XLR intercon nect cable from the preamplifier The XLR inputs may be left open if unused Any XLR input c...

Page 17: ...r Cable into the AC input connector A between the preamp lifier and your AC mains outlet WARNING If the unit is plugged into a voltage different from the range listed on the back panel it will result...

Page 18: ...conditioner or cable we cannot recommend any particular type or brand for use with the CAPRI Please use your dealer s help and knowledge as a resource to select the proper accessories for your indivi...

Page 19: ...kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 100 dB Common Mode Rejection Ratio 85 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Channel Separation 105 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Input Impedance 48K ohms Balanced or Unbalanced Output Impedance 80 ohms Balance...

Page 20: ...Jeff Rowl and Design Group 2007 All Rights Reserved 19 6 2 in 156 mm 2 9 in 74 mm 2 41 in 61 mm 13 7 in 348 mm 7 5 in 192 mm D I M E N S I O N S OWNER S MANUAL CAPRI CAPRI S STEREO PREAMPLIFIER...

Page 21: ...CAPRI Stereo Preamplifier because of your actions Further accessing the interior of your CAPRI by removing the bottom Cover can expose you to dangerous potentially lethal electrical voltages Thus JRD...

Page 22: ...DISPLAY BLANKING ON See FIGURES 2 and 3 STEP 4 Replace the bottom cover Using a Using a 5 64 hex wrench reinstall the nine screws that secure the bottom cover to the chassis FIGURE 3 Jumpers J1 J2 Clo...

Page 23: ...APRI if interference occurs when using the factory default settings This interference could occur either from the CAPRI s remote interfering with other equip ment or vice versa Step 1 Unplug the CAPRI...

Page 24: ...ins 2 and 3 See FIGURES 4 and 5 STEP 4 Replace the bottom cover Using a 5 64 hex wrench reinstall the nine screws that secure the bottom cover to the CAPRI chassis STEP 5 Using a 1 Phillips head screw...

Page 25: ...m the wall AC outlet STEP 2 Place the unit upside down on a soft clean surface Using a 5 64 hex wrench remove the nine screws that secure the bottom cover of the unit Step 3 Locate and remove the phon...

Page 26: ...0 ohms Settings used for Moving Coil cartridges only H1 H2 Gain 40 dB Load 47K ohms Settings used for Mov ing Magnet cartridges only H1 H2 Gain 50 dB Load 47K ohms Settings used for High Output Moving...

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