General Hints - VINCENT SP-20 Manuel D'utilisation

This main amplifier is equipped with a stereo audio input ("INPUT") on which the unit awaits the preamplified
signal of two audio channels. This is the audio information that the SP-20 provides for one or two pairs of
loudspeakers.

General hints:

No source with a standard line level signal ("LINE OUT") must be connected to this input. It is only
intended for preamplified signals (e.g. "PRE OUT").
This audio input must be connected to the output connectors ("OUTPUT") of a preamplifier. If the SP-20 is
used in a stereo system, connect the input connectors of the SP-20 with the preamplifier output sockets that
are usually labelled "PRE OUT R" and "PRE OUT L".
If the SP-20 is used in a multi-channel system, then the connection sockets of the desired channels in the
connection field of the decoder preamplifier usually marked with "AUDIO OUTPUT" must be connected
to the stereo input of this main amplifier.
SP-20
SP-20
CONNECTIONS FOR THE STANDBY CONTROL
Many AV-Systems consist of a multitude of individual components. To avoid the necessity of switching them
on and off before and after every use, many manufacturers have equipped their devices with what is
known as "POWER CONTROL" circuit or "TRIGGER". This kind of remote-controlled standby circuit is
used primarily for preamplifier and power amplifiers. Particularly for preamplifiers and main amplifiers
this kind of remote standby control is utilized, as power amplifiers are often placed far from other devices
near the speakers. To employ these functions, direct or indirect cable connections must be made between
the preamplifier (or integrated amplifier) and all the devices which support this function. The "POWER
CONTROL" function operates in such a way that each switching on or off of one device in the system (usu-
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CONNECTING THE PREAMPLIFIER
RCA connection
(POWER CONTROL)
RCA connection
stereo preamplifier
AV preamplifier