Concept 5 5 owners manual 1st gen

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Manual

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' Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Concept
receiver. We think you'll most appreciate
this product if you understand it in the
context of its design philosophy. Take a
few minutes and read this manual before
you set up the receiver; it'll save you a lot
of time, and will help you get the full
potential from the Concept.

The Concept 5.5 is the result of
a concentrated effort to design a line 0"
stereo receivers without compromise.
Every detail, from the action of the
controls to the surface area of the
internal heat sinks, has been carefully
thought out and crafted by a
distinguished international team of
designers and production engineers. A
laboratory standard of performance (5
augumented by bold visual definition. The
final product is a finely-crafted
instrument that will satisfy the most
discerning audiophile.

A myriad of design innovations
make the Concept 5.5 as easy to use as to
listen to. Most of the binary functions are
controlled by newly engineered push-
buttons for maximum operational
simplicity. The buttons themselves use
|ight»emitting diodes to provide DOSlllV-r
visual indication; the tape monitor
buttons glow red when depressed, Vvilllf
all others glow green.

The Concept 5.5 volume and TOW
controls have multiple detents to allow
precise adjustments that are easily
repeatable. A unique fourvrange tone
control system offersa new level of
control over the frequency response, so
you can get the best possible sound in
any environment.

A sophisticated tuner section Will
match the performance of the finest
separate tuners. Effective application I:
made of a 4-gang tuning assembly, lull
Quadrature detector, hand-picked flitlll
elements and the latest Phase-Lock Loop
circuitry. Tuning itself is unusually
smooth, due in part to the massive llilE nal
flywheel and bearing assembly. Exam
tuning is aided by a pair of calibrated
meters and a stereo indicator light.

The hallmark of the Concept 5.5 l5 a
standard of accuracy unmarred by srgniii-
cant audible or measurable distortion. lliis
has been achieved by selecting only
premium-quality parts and operating them
far below their rated capabilities. A
deliberate benefit of this design critei ion is
a dramatic decrease of breakdown due 0
parts failure.

Surely the most ambitious way l(
create a product, but consistent wnh
making the Concept 5.5 receiver the
ultimate synthesis of the technical, the
visual, and the tactile.

Unpacking

Save the shipping carton and all
packing materials. Theyll assure the
receiver's safety should you ever move or
ship the unit.

Placement

You should, of course, place your
receiver where it's most convenient.
However, keep it away from direct sunlight
or any other heat source, and dont block
the vents on the underside of the unit.
CAUTION: To prevent fire and avoid
shock hazard, do not expose the receiver to
rain or moisture.

Make sure the power is switched off
before making any connections.