Creek Audio Destiny Integrated - Manual (Page 3)

Destiny Integrated Amplifier
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE OPERATION
If the source component doesn't have sufficient output level to drive the Destiny to full power, press the button on the front panel marked Active.
This will introduce extra amplification into the pre-amplifier. In addition, the additional amplification is switchable in +3dB, +6dB and +9dB
(x 1.5, x 2, x 3) steps, selected by a slider switch on the bottom plate of the pre-amp section.
It will be necessary to turn the amplifier upside down to make this change, so please make sure the amp is switched off from the mains supply
first. The switch is factory set in the 3dB position (centre). When placed upside down with the back of the amplifier closest to you, slide the
switch to the left for 6dB gain, or to the right for 9dB gain.(6dB - 3dB - 9dB). Use a small screwdriver to move the switch.
If you are in any doubt please consult your dealer.
LED INDICATORS
When the Destiny amplifier is first switched on, the power LED will glow orange while in Standby.
By waking the amp from standby by pressing any of the ivory buttons with the exception of the button labelled AMP, the LED will then turn green.
The input selected by the front panel buttons or remote control will have a bi-coloured LED lit next to it. In normal operation it will be green.
Remote volume changes will cause the Standby LED to flash. Pressing the mute button on the remote handset will cause the speaker, input
and tape LED’s to turn orange and flash. Pressing the mute button again or increasing the volume from the remote handset will un-mute the
amp and the LED’s will turn green again. The amplifier will not be un-muted if the volume control is turned down.
Please note, muting can only be cleared by the remote handset or by pressing the Standby switch. If the LED in the IR window turns red it
indicates a temporary fault. If the amplifier stops working and the Power LED turns red, it indicates a fatal fault and your amplifier should be
returned to the supplying dealer for inspection.
PROTECTION MODES
The Destiny amplifier has a sophisticated, computer controlled, protection mechanism against over-temperature, over current drive and
output DC offset. If the amplifier is driven hard for a long time and has insufficient ventilation, or the ambient temperature is high, the signal will
be muted to enable the amp to cool down to an acceptable working temperature. If the output load is too low and the input signal too high it will
over-drive the amplifier so, for a short period of time, the amp will be muted.
Reducing the level will restore correct operation. The Destiny amp will automatically reduce the volume before un-muting the signal. If direct
current (DC) is input to the Destiny amp, it will sense this and cause the output to be disconnected, to avoid damaging the voice coil of the
loudspeakers. In the event of a failure of the amplifier, the output and/ or the mains supply will be disconnected. This may require it to be
returned to the dealer for servicing.
Please check with the dealer first for advice.
REMOTE CONTROL
The SRC2 is a System Remote Control Handset is designed to operate the Creek Destiny Integrated and Power
amplifier, CD player and Tuner. However, it can operate the older remote controlled Creek products and the new
Classic range also. It allows the user to operate the volume control, input and speaker selection, active or passive pre-
amp selection, mute and display brightness.
The coloured buttons allow the user to find the features dedicated to that device more easily. Use any of the blue
buttons to operate the CD player. Use any of the ivory buttons to operate the amplifier and any green buttons to
operate the tuner.
To extend the capability of the handset, the buttons coloured dark grey can be used for multiple functions. This can be
achieved by first pressing the product button just above the circle of buttons in the middle, CD, Amp, and Tuner. The
remote will then be programmed to make the dark grey buttons work for that device only, until another product button
is pressed.
So, if you want to select a specific track on the CD player, press the Blue CD button, then the numeric button at the top.
It isn’t necessary to press CD again if you want to select another CD track.
However, if you want to select a specific amplifier input, press the Ivory Amp button and then the numeric button at the
top which is marked with the required input label above, i.e. Aux1, CD, Tuner, AV, Aux2 and Tape. It isn’t necessary to
press Amp again if you want to select another Amp input.
If you require the Tuner to go to a specific pre-set station, press the Green Tuner button and then the desired pre-set
number button. It isn’t necessary to press Tuner again if you want to select another Tuner pre-set. Up and Down refers
to CD Track, Amplifier input, and Tuner pre-set. Disp refers to Display brightness for each product
Scan forward and back also refers to CD and Tuner plus any future Creek amplifiers that might have a remote balance
control.
Standby shuts down every device in range that can go into Standby– Some Creek products do not have this feature.
Please check the appropriate manual. Waking-up from standby requires a button to be pressed for each product, i.e.
wake up CD – press any CD button, except the CD product button, because that only programs the remote internally.
CREEK LINK
Destiny products have a special (CAN bus) serial link to enable them to be joined together and controlled and viewed from a remote location,
such as another room. This will require an optional Can to RS232 adapter and proprietary room controller. Watch Creek’s website for release
details.
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