Audio Note R-Zero - Manual (Page 2)

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CONNECTION - Mains
Use the supplied mains cable to connect the phono stage to the mains supply, ensuring
that the plug is firmly inserted to the mains input socket.
Connection - Turntable
One set of RCA output connectors are provided marked `INPUT`. The connectors are
colour coded with red and white bands for quick channel identification with red being the
right channel and white being the left channel. Connect the turntable lead to these
sockets. If you have an earth lead connect it to the screw earth terminal.
Connection to Pre-amp
One set of RCA output connectors are provided marked `OUTPUT`. The connectors are
colour coded with red and white bands for quick channel identification with red being the
right channel and white being the left channel. Connect the RIAA to any line input on
your pre-amp (eg: aux, av, etc).
Special Note: Make sure that all connections are tight and clean. For best performance, use good
quality audio interconnect. Although several companies manufacture good quality interconnect,
those manufactured by Audio Note are excellent!
USING THE R-ZERO
Once all connections are completed and checked, flip the main on/off switch located next
to the mains input socket to the “on” position. The red indicator on the front panel should
now be glowing. Being vacuum tube, the pre amplifier will take about 45 seconds before
it is ready for operation. The power amplifier may now be turned on.
when not in use. The power consumption is minimal. You may, however, prefer to turn
the unit off when not in use by using the “ON/OFF” switch located on the rear panel, next
to the mains inlet socket.
Bedding in time: The new pre amplifier requires about 200 hours of initial use (called
“bedding in time”) before the circuitry becomes stable and optimum performance is
realised. As the amplifier “beds in”, the sound will become more lucid, detailed and
expansive.
Once the RIAA-ZERO is “bedded in”, a warm-up time of approximately 30 to 45 minutes
is required each time the unit is turned on before optimum sonic performance is reached.
The RIAA-ZERO is designed for continuous operation and may remain switched on,
even when not in use. The power consumption is minimal.