JEFF ROWLAND 3 Manuel utilisateur

MODEL 3 MONO AMPLIFIER

OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Features

Unpacking Instructions

Installation

* Space requirements

* A.C. connections

Input Impedance Selection

Adjustable Gain

Signal Connections

* Single-ended input configuration

* Differential mode input configuration

Basic Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Jeff Rowland Design Group Model 3 Mono

amplifier.

Please take a few moments to read this owners manual. Contrary to popular belief, there

is actually quite a bit of useful information in an owners manual. The Model 3 offers

tremendous interconnection flexibility regardless of the preamp used. A thorough

understanding of your amplifier now can save you a lot of anxiety later.

Features

• Lack of overall or nested negative feedback eliminates time domain distortion.

• Proprietary distortion canceling techniques minimize amplitude related distortions.

• Each transistor individually tested and matched for optimum operating

characteristics.

• Constant output impedance is maintained over the entire audio range, allowing for

universal compatibility with associated equipment.

• The large number of high-speed bipolar output transistors provides uncompromising

reliability and eliminates the need for electronic protection circuitry.

• A single voltage amplification stage utilizes field effect transistors (operating in

transconductance mode), which increases low-level signal recognition.

• The absence of capacitors, inductors, fuses and protection circuitry throughout the

signal path eliminates the adverse effects of these devices.

• A specially designed toroidal power transformer is supported by the substantial

output stage capability.

• All critical circuitry is encapsulated in a thermally-conductive epoxy to ensure

excellent thermal stability, mechanical integrity and to facilitate ease of service.

Unpacking Instructions

In the shipping crate you will find:

--AC Power Cord

--Various Fuses

--XLR Shorting Plugs

--Performance Certificate

--Warranty Card (This form must be completed and returned to JEFF ROWLAND

DESIGN GROUP [or its authorized distributor if outside the U.S.A.] within 14

days of purchase. Not only will your amplifier be registered, but you will, in the

future, be informed of new products and services.

We strongly suggest that you save all packing materials

The amp can be lifted out of its crate while still wrapped in the plastic bag and

surrounded by the protective foam.

Installation

Locate the amplifier as close as possible to its final installation point. Allow access to the

back panel for making connections.

All Jeff Rowland Design Group products are convection cooled, eliminating the need for a

fan. When operating, the amp should have at least 2 inches of space on all sides. It is

acceptable to stack the amplifiers only if fresh air is allowed to circulate around them.

When the amp is in position, the power cord should be inserted first at the inlet on the

amplifier back panel, then connected to an appropriate power source. The amplifier is

equipped with a "stand-by" power switch, located and identified on the rear panel, as

well as an illuminated power push button switch on the front panel. The stand-by power

switch should be turned on initially after plugging in the AC power cord. The amplifier

will now be in stand-by mode, indicated by a dimly lit front panel button. The rear panel

switch should be left on at all times, maintaining stable operating parameters and

thereby improving performance, reliability and longevity. Power consumption in stand-by

mode is less than 25 watts, providing low-cost operation.

Pressing the dimly lit push button will switch the amplifier on for normal operation. Note

that the lamp intensity will increase and a faint "click" will be heard. All subsequent on-

off cycles should be initiated by the front panel switch.

If the front panel switch does not light, the amplifier does not power up or a fuse blows,

disconnect AC power, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual or contact your

dealer.

Input Impedance Selection

Your amplifier is provided with user-adjustable input impedance. A four (4) position

D.I.P. switch for each channel is located and clearly marked on the back panel. Jeff

Rowland Design Group has chosen 3 values of input impedance to cover the majority of

applications. If you want to change your input impedance, please turn off the front panel

power before doing so. Selecting from the switch codes shown below will provide the

specific input impedance desired by the user.

The "low" setting is for use with most direct-coupled solid-state preamplifiers such as

those made by Jeff Rowland Design Group; the "medium" setting is for use with most

solid-state, hybrid and some tube preamplifiers; the "high" setting is for use with most

tube preamplifiers. We have provided these different settings so that you may find which

one provides the best sonic results in your system. Your amp comes set from the factory

at the "medium" (20 k ohms) adjustment.

Adjustable Gain

The overall gain structure of your Model 3 amplifier can be adjusted to one of four

different values, 20, 26, 29.5 or 32 dB. (Your amp comes set from the factory at the 26

dB adjustment.) The Model 3 can thus be used with dissimilar-gain preamplifiers, as well

as with a wide variety of analog and digital sources (since many digital sources [compact

disc players, digital to analog converters] have high output voltages relative to tuners,

tape decks, etc.). This feature allows the volume control of your preamp to be used in its

optimum position. It also permits you to tailor the gain structure for use with high or

low-efficiency speakers.

The gain switches are located on the underside of the plug-in modules and should only

be adjusted by your Jeff Rowland Design Group dealer. Incorrect installation of these

modules will result in damage to the amplifier circuitry which cannot be covered under

warranty.

Signal Connections

The amplifiers from JEFF ROWLAND DESIGN GROUP offer unprecedented compatibility

with associated equipment. In all cases turn the front panel power off before

connecting or disconnecting signal wires. "Hot patching" is not recommended.

A series of descriptions follows to explain the hookup schemes most commonly utilized

in home stereo applications. For a more thorough understanding of the terms used in

this section, please read the enclosed paper on differential mode technology.

The back panel of the amplifier is clearly marked with the following:

• paralleled right and left channel outputs

• remote power switch connector

• right and left channel inputs (single-ended non-inverting, single-ended inverting and

differential inputs)

• right and left channel input impedance adjust

• AC power switch

• AC power connector

• AC line fuse

Operation with a single-ended output preamplifier

For standard operation, insert the interconnect cables from your preamp to the non-

inverting RCA inputs. Insert shorting plugs into each of the inverting RCA inputs. If you

desire inverted operation, reverse the above procedure. Either of the two paralleled

outputs can be used, or all four if you are bi-wiring your speakers.

Operation with a balanced output preamplifier

Insert the output of your preamplifier into either the differential XLR input or both the

single-ended inverting and non-inverting RCA inputs. You can then utilize either of the

two paralleled outputs, or all four if you are bi-wiring your speakers.

Basic Troubleshooting

If your amplifier does not turn on:

1. Make sure the power cord is connected to both the inlet at the back of the amp and

an appropriate AC power source.

2. Check the power supply fuses located next to the AC inlet; there are two fuses--one is

a spare.

If your amplifier shuts down after being turned on, with or without the presence of

signal:

1. Check the rail fuses; on the Model 3, these are located on the inside of the amp

adjacent to the encapsulated transformer. A fuse can often look good even if it is

actually bad. If possible, check the fuses with a meter.

2. If the fuses are good, disconnect the inputs from the amp and see if it will power up

again. Your amplifier will generally only shut down if it senses DC, thus protecting your

speakers. Certain associated equipment can occasionally pass DC.

If the above suggestions do not work or you are having other problems,

please contact your Jeff Rowland Design Group dealer.

Technical Specifications

Output power

100 watts RMS continuous, 8 ohms

200 watts RMS continuous, 4 ohms

320 watts RMS continuous, 2 ohms

Power Bandwidth 0.15 Hz to 175 kHz, -3 dB

Slew Rate 45 volts per microsecond

THD and Noise Less than .03%, 1 kHz, 8 ohms, 20 watts

Less than .08%, 1 kHz, 8 ohms, 100 watts

Damping Factor Greater than 120, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 ohms

Greater than 80, 100 kHz, 8 ohms

Output Current 32 amps peak, continuous

80 amps peak, 0.1 ohm, 20 msec, 1 kHz

Overall Gain Selectable: 20, 26, 29.5, 32 dB

Sensitivity 136 mV, 1 watt, 8 ohms

Input Impedance Selectable: 100k, 20k, 600 ohms

Power Requirements 100V-240V

Dimensions 19 in. W x 8.75 in. H x 24 in. D

48 cm W x 22 cm H x 61 cm D

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