Quad Elite Mono Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION!

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NUT REMOVE COVER (DR BACK)
N0 USER-REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING T0 QUALIFIED PERSUNNEL

ADVERTISSEMENT: RISIJUE DE (HOE ELECTRIIJUE-
NE PAS OUVRIR

This symbol indicates that there are important operating
and maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying this unit.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting
a risk at electric shock is present within this unit.

Read these instructions

Keepthesernstructrons.

Heed allwarnings.

Followallinstructians.

Donotusethisapparatusnearwater,

Cleanonlywithdryrloth

Donotblockonyventilation openings.
lnstallinaccordancewiththemanufacturersinstructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus(includrngamplifierslthatproduce heat

Do notdeteat the safety purpose ofthe polarized or grounding type plug. it polarized plug has
two blades with one wrder than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. It the
provided plug does not tit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
MAINS SUPPLYAND SAFETY

Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage at all QUAD Elite
series units is shown on the rear panel, It this voltage does not
match the mains voltage in your area, consult your QUAD
deoleroboutconverting the unit.

The mains supply tuse on the rear panel is accessible when the
IEC mains plug has been removed, In the rare eventthat it has
broken, check torany obvious cause betore replacing the tuse
with one otthe correct rating and type. The tuse values are:

QUAD Elite Stereo Amplifier
220 , 230V (UK, Korea, etc.) T 3.i5AL 20mm Slow Blow
I007 I20VIUSA,Japan,etc,) T6.3AL 20mm Slow Blow
QUAD Elite Mono Amplifier
220 , 230V (UK, Korea, etc.) T3.I5AL 20mm Slow Blow
I 00 - I2OV (USA, Japan, etc.) T 6.3AL 20mm Slow Blow

WARNING: The mains pluq/appliance coupler is used as
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.

obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the porntwheretheyexittrom the apparatus.
Useanly attachments/accessonesspecihed by the manufacturer
Use only with o (art, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
nranvtacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when movingthecari/apparatuscombinafionto avoid iniuryfronitiprover.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periodsottinie
Refer all servrcrng to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or abiects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
morsture,does notoperate normally, or has been dropped.
Warning To reduce the risk otfire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture, The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no obrectfilled with
liaurds such asa vase otflowers should be placed an the product.
No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the product.
Caution; Changes or modifications notexpressly approved bythe manufacturer could void the
usersauthorityto operotethrsdevice

This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. Ithas been
designed in such a way that itdoes not require a solely connection to electrical earth.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO UK USERS

The appliance cord is terminated with o UKopproved mains plug
titted with a 5A tuse. It the tuse needs to be replaced, on ASTAor
BSI approved Est 362 tuse rated at 5Amust be used. ltyou need
to change the mains plug, remove the tuse and dispose of this
plug sately Immediately after cutting ittrom the cord.

Connecting a Mains Plug

Thewires inthe mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
code: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE: Green andYellaw: Earth.
As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings
identifying theterminols in your plug, proceed as tollows:

The BLUE wire must be
connected to the terminal GREEN
marked with the letter N or
coloured BLUE or BLACK, The
BROWN wire must be connected
to the terminal marked with the
letter L or coloured BROWN or
RED. The GREEN 8c YELLOW
wite must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter E orcoloured GREEN orGREEN
&YELLOWor marked with the Earth Symbol Je-

BLUE
(acurm)

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QUAD

ELITE
USER GUIDE

Elite Mono Power Amplifier
Elite Stereo Power Amplifier

CONTENTS

SAFETY CAUTIONS ....................................... I
MAINS SUPPLY AND SAFETY ................................ I
INTRODUCTION ......................................... 3
GUARANTEE AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION .................... 3
PACKING LIST AND UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT ............... 3
INSTALLATION ........................................... 4
INPUT SIGNAL CONNECTIONS .............................. 5
LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS .............................. 5
BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS USING AMPBUS .................. 6
AMPLIFICATION USING AMPBUS ............................. 7
USING ELITE AMPLIFIERS WITH NON-ELITE UNITS ................ 8
OPERATION ............................................. 9
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... IO
FURTHER INFORMATION ................................... I]
CARE 8: CLEANING ........................................ I'l
SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS .................................. I'I
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 12

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INTRODUCTION

The Quad Elite power amplitiers otter exceptional accuracy combined with high power delivery. The
amplitiers can be used either stand-alone or as an integral component ot the Elite series, a matched
range othi-tideiity equipment which can be connected using the Quadlinksystem.

Please read this manual tuily betore you begin to install and use the equipment.

Product Registration and Warranty

QUAD equipment is guaranteed against any detect in material and workmanship for a period of one
yeartrom the date at purchase. Prooi oI purchase is required torWarranty claims.

Please complete and return the enclosed Warranty Registration tormr Within the warranty period QUAD
will undertake replacement ot detective parts tree at charge provided that the tailure was not caused by
misuse, accident or negligence. Your statutory rights within the territory in which you purchased the
equipment are not attected by this wa rranty.

QUAD carries out regular reviews and reserves the right to adjust the specifications and performance
tram timeto time.

UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

The Elite Mono Amplifier carton contains:

° The Elite Mono Power-Amplifier

0 One iEC mainscabie with a plug suitable toryourarea
' OneAmpbus cable

° Elite Amplitier instruction Manual

° Warranty Registration Form.

The Elite Stereo Amplifier carton contains:

The Elite Stereo Power-Amplifier

' One iEC mains cabiewith a plug suitabletor yourarea
° OneAmpbus cable

' Elite Amplitier instruction Manual

Warranty Registration Form.

Consuitthedeaiertrom whom you purchased the equipment it any item is not present.

Carefully unpackaii the units and accessories. Take care notto damagethe surface tinish when undoing
the protective polythene sleeve. Retainthe packing materials tartuture use.

Retain the user manual and intormation concerning the date and place at purchase of your equipment
tortuture reterence.

ityou transferany unitto a third party please pass on this instruction manual along with the equipment.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

It you suspect that your power amplifier is not operating properly, here are a few simple checks you
should carryout betore returning the unit to yourdealer.

Belore making any checks on system wiring, in particularAMPBUS cables, please ensurethe amplitieris
switched otl and the volume control set at minimum. It you are in any doubt as to the satisfactory
operation olycurQuad Elite Series l'llrli equipment, please cansultyourappainled QUAD dealer

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

No front panel indication when power
is applied.

Mains outlet taulty or not SWItched on

Mains plug tuse ormains cable taulty

The lEC plug has not been pushed in tirmlyenough
The rearpanel fuse has blown

The Elite front panel indicator glows
white but there is no sound from either
speaker

You have selected the wrong input channel on the amplifier.
Loudspeakercobles misconnected ortaulty

No source connected to your preamplifierorthe source has iinished playing.
AMPBUS connections have been poorly made.

The cable between the amplitier phone input and the preamplifier is iaulty (non
Quad Elite systems)

You are getting the same channel on
both speakers

You have selected the wrong input channel on one Elite mono amplifier

The channels are reversed

You have selected the wrong input channel on the ampliiier.
Loudspeakercables are misconnected.
RCA input cables misconnected (non Elite systems)

There is a large hum or unpleasant
noise from the loudspeakers

Signal cable to amplifiertaulty (non Elite systems)
Faulty source equipment

After playing for a while, the amplifier
switches off

Faulty loudspeakersorloudspeakercable
Loudspeakerimpedance too low and/or
Amplitierploying too loudlyand overheating

Everytime the amplifier is turned on:
The fuse blows:
The lightflashes red:

Reterthe matterto yourdealer.

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