Quad Elite Stereo 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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