Rega Brio 3 Manuel utilisateur

Contents

Introduction..................................................................1

Installation........................................................................2

Input Connections...........................................................3-5

In Use.................................................................................5

Specifications.................................................................6

Troubleshooting.......................................................7-11

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Introduction

Your REGA amplifier has been designed to reproduce music

effectively and easily.

The Brio3has been built to Rega's discriminating standards of

reliability and quality to ensure many years of musical enjoyment.

An amplifier's function is to boost the tiny signal generated by a

cartridge or other source so that it can drive loudspeakers. It is vital

that the amplifier achieves this without changing the signal and so

distorting the music.

We have avoided superfluous gadgets such as tone controls or a

head phone socket as they obstruct the signal path and degrade the

produced sound quality. In common with all REGA products, the

Brio3has been built using unusually high quality components and

no frills, so that you can simply switch on, sit back, and let your

amplifier speak for itself.......

Mission Statement

Rega’s philosophy is to make high quality products at sensible prices, as a means

of reproducing music as faithfully as possible. Rega is committed to the design

and development of new and existing products, both in hi-fi and other areas, that

will perpetuate Rega’s values of quality and value for money.

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Installation

The Brio3will work well on most surfaces, such as a shelf or table,

provided there is sufficient air around the amplifier to prevent

overheating. To avoid magnetic interference, site the amplifier as far

away from the turntable as the tone arm lead will allow. If possible,

place it to the left of the turntable. Keep other equipment, such as

tuners, cassette decks or CD players away from the amplifier. Never

stack other hi-fi equipment on top of the amplifier.

Ventilation

The heat produced by the Brio3is dispersed to the air by the case,

particular from the base. Ensure that the case has an unobstructed

air passage around it. Never place the amplifier on carpet, rugs,

bedding, or other hi-fi equipment.

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Input Connections

All the inputs and the tape outputs are made via RCA (Phono) type

connectors. The sockets on Rega amplifiers are clearly marked left

and right.

Right: always the lower row and marked in RED

Left: always the upper row and marked in WHITE

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TURN OFF THE AMPLIFIER WHEN CHANGING LEADS

ESPECIALLY SPEAKER CABLES.

Rear Panel Connections

Earthing: Earthing is done via the Phono socket ground for Rega

turntables so a separate earth is not necessary. In the unlikely event

that your tonearm needs to be earthed to the amplifier, the grounding

tag may be connected to the case grounding screw above the input

sockets.

Phono Input

The Phono input can be used with moving magnet (MM) or HIGH

OUTPUT moving coil (MC) cartridges.

Rega Research Limited, England

CDPHONO TUNER LINE1

TAPE

IN OUT

Left

SPEAKERS

Right

IEC

Grounding Screw

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Compact Disc Input

The CD input is suitable for use with most types of CD players.

Tuner Input

The tuner input is suitable for use with most tuners.

Line Input

The Line input enables the connection of another source, such as a

second tape machine, tuner, video recorder, etc...

Tape Input/Output

Almost any tape machine can be used with the Brio3, including

compact cassette, video cassette, reel to reel, DAT and DCC.

Tape Output

This output monitors any one of the inputs selected by the input

selector.

NOTE: This function is disabled when tape input is selected.

Loudspeakers

The Brio is capable of driving all normal Hi-Fi loudspeakers with a

stated impedance of 8 ohms and above. (Most Loudspeakers are

nominally 8 ohms).

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Loudspeaker Cable

We recommend using good quality cable such as our own, or similar

types made by QED or Naim. Very expensive cable claiming to use

special materials and technologies along with "solid core" or OFC

types are not recommended. Try to keep cable runs to either speaker

of similar length. Your Rega dealer will be able to make up specific

lengths of cable for you with plugs (where required) already fitted.

Never join cables together to increase their length.

Damage by shorting: Never short (i.e. touch together), the bare

ends of the speaker cable on any amplifier. However, the protection

circuit will prevent damage in the case of accidental shorting.

In Use

Switching On

The Brio is turned on by depressing the power switch on the left of

the control panel. An LED in the power switch will glow red. At turn on

an audible thump may be heard through the speakers, this is normal.

WARNING: Never switch the amplifier on with the volume control set

at or near maximum. After switching off, the LED will glow for several

seconds before fading while the remaining charge in the smoothing

capacitors is dumped.

Input Selection

The Brio3's five inputs - Tape, Line1, Tuner, CD and Phono are

selected by turning the selector knob to the required input.

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Brio3Specifications

Input sensitivity for rated output level.

Phono input sensitivity = 3mV @ 47KΩin parallel with 100pF.

Maximum input level = 150mV @ 1Khz.

CD, Tuner, Line 1, Tape input sensitivity = 206mV @ 24KΩ.

Power output 230V or 115V supply voltage.

49 Watts both channels driven into 8Ω.

58 Watts only one channel driven into 8Ω.

64 Watts both channels driven into 4Ω.

84 Watts only one channel driven into 4Ω.

Tape output level.

Tape output level (with rated input levels) =198mV @ 470Ω.

Power consumption.

148 Watts @ 230V or 115V (49 Watts both channels driven into 8Ω).

Standby power consumption.

11.5 Watts

Features.

Fold-back short circuit protection.

Reactive load protection.

150 Watt output transistors.

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Troubleshooting

(No power, power switch LED does not light up)

Is the mains

supply connected

and the socket

switched on?

Is the front panel

power switch fully

depressed?

Has the fuse in the mains

plug blown? (plug in another

appliance to check)

Contact your Rega Dealer

Correct the fault

YES

Contact your

Rega Dealer if it

appears faulty

Replace fuse in plug

YES

Is the mains socket live?

(plug in another appliance to

check)

Check household

fuses or contact an

electrician

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Troubleshooting

(Power on, power switch LED lit but no output)

Is the amplifier

connected to the

desired input and the

correct input selected?

Are the speakers

connected correctly to

the amplifier?

Is the volume

set to the

minimum?

Contact your Rega Dealer

Correct the

fault

YES

Is the CD selected

but no disc in the

machine?

YES

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Troubleshooting

(Power on, sound from one speaker only)

Are the connections between

the speakers and the amplifier

secure and functioning

correctly?

Are both channels of

the speaker connected

and working properly?

Are the cartridge

connections at the head

shell functioning? Check

cartridge tags

The speaker is

at fault

Contact your Rega Dealer

YES

YES YES

Check the source

component for faults. Swap

the output leads and check to

see if the fault swaps over

Correct the fault by plugging

them in. If the wires are loose or

not correctly soldered, contact your

Rega dealer

There may be a fault in the

amplifier/speaker chain. Swap

speaker cables. Does the fault

swap channels?

The

source is at

fault

The amplifier or speaker

cables are at fault

YES

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