Perreaux 6160/P Manuel d'utilisateur

6160/P6160/P6160/P6160/P 160Wx6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Owners Manual

9 2222 Instant Install If you are like us, the first thing you will want to do is to play your favouritepiece of music through your new 6160. The

10 Start your source component Switch on the source component both at the wall and on its front panel. Ensureyou have some source material inserte

11 3333 Front Panel Functions Power Indicator The indicator light is an LED that shows the status of your 6160 multi-channel power amplifier. Of

12 Clipping Indicators Under the numbered indication on the front panel insert screen, each of the sixchannels of the 6160 have an independent LE

13 4444 Rear Panel Functions Caution! Please make all changes at minimum volume setting. Only increase thevolume after the connections have been m

14 Caution! Never connect the amplifier’s output terminals to any device other than aloudspeaker. Please do not short circuit the amplifier’s output

15 Master Remote Trigger Input The master trigger input is used to take the 6160 in and out of standby. Themaster trigger input is designed to a

16 Input Sockets Accepts a standard single-ended input (RCA) from a preamplifier/processor withsingle-ended outputs. These high quality gold pla

17 5555 Bridging Channels Under typical conditions, for surround-sound or home theatre applications, thereare two channels available for the front

18 Caution! When in bridged mode, loudspeaker cables must be connected directlyfrom the amplifier to the loudspeakers. DO NOT connect to a speakers

1 Perreaux Industries Limited makes no warranty for the use of its products, other than those expressly contained in the warranty

19 6666 Special Design Philosophies Perreaux has been designing and manufacturing only the highest quality audiocomponentry for more than a quarter

20 “Form and function” are both tough masters. That is why our amplifier heatsinks are not hidden, but instead feature prominently in all our des

21 7777 Special Design Features Rugged Build Quality Mechanical strength has been a hallmark of Perreaux products since thecompany first started pro

22 Clipping Indicators Each of the six channels of the 6160 have an independent LED indicator whichwill illuminate if the output approaches clipping

23 8888 Maximising System Potential Interconnects and Speaker Cables An often-ignored area in high fidelity systems is the cabling connecting thevar

24 Note: 100 Watts is twice as loud as 10 Watts, not ten times as loud. Perreaux equipment is designed with substantial headroom built in – that i

25 9999 The Power MOSFET Today with the vast number of technical achievements occurring around theworld, many discoveries are overshadowed or obsc

26 their much smaller size, no filaments and greater reliability with reducedvulnerability to physical damage. Audio Applications When used in an au

27 High Frequency Response Probably, from the sonic quality point of view, the most important improvementis the power MOSFETs vastly superior high f

28 10101010 Care and Maintenance The 6160 has been designed to provide many years of trouble free enjoyment.It’s important to keep the exterior of

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29 11111111 Warranty Information and Obtaining Service 1 Year Limited Warranty The Perreaux 6160 is warranted to be free from defects in material

30 12121212 Extended Warranty Registration Form Please complete this form and either fax, mail or scan and e-mail it to PerreauxIndustries Ltd.

31 13131313 Faultfinding Your System Cause and Elimination of Hum Hum is a particularly annoying form of noise in any high fidelity system and atsom

32 à When a piece of equipment is supplied with a three pin mains/line supply lead all three pins must be connected in the correct fashion - see

33 Step 1 – Loudspeakers PREAMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER A B Change the loudspeaker leads from one loudspeaker to the other. If the faultremains in lou

34 If the fault stays in loudspeaker ‘A’, then it is probable that the fault may existwithin the amplifier. Caution: Changing of any connectors must

35 Faultfinding Flowchart Swap loudspeaker connections Fault in loudspeaker A Fault in loudspeaker A? Swap amplifier outputs Restore speaker cables

36 14141414 Specifications The 6160 specifications are detailed in brief and then subsequently in moredetail. In the detailed version, we attempt

37 Mains Input Voltage 100V, 110V, 120V, 220V, 230V or 240V AC at 50Hz or 60Hz (Set within the 6160 at time of manufacture) Dimensions Width ...

38 Dynamic Headroom...>1.5dBThis indicates the 6160 can pro

3 iiii Introducing the Perreaux 6160 Power Amplifier Congratulations on your Perreaux 6160 purchase. To realise the full potential ofyour unit y

39 15151515 Physical Dimensions

40 16161616 Contact Details For more information please contact your Perreaux dealer, or contact: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby A

41 Installation Notes

4 iiiiiiii Important Safety Instructions Note: All safety and operating instructions should be read carefully before the6160 is used. Keep the Owne

5 àDO NOT attempt to repair the 6160. In the event of a problem, please contact your Perreaux dealer. àDO NOT operate this product in an explosi

6 iiiiiiiiiiii Table of Contents iiii Introducing the Perreaux 6160 Power Amplifier ... 3 iiiiiiii

7 1111 Unpacking and Placement The 6160 is packaged for maximum protection. Please carefully read theinstructions below before proceeding to unpa

8 Ventilation Requirements The 6160 is a high-powered amplifier. For optimal performance, the unit MUSTreceive adequate ventilation. à Please do