tangent PreAmpster II Mini Stereo Pre-Amplifier User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- tangent
Table of Contents
tangent PreAmpster II Mini Stereo Pre-Amplifier
PreAmplifier:
- Power Indicator
- Bluetooth Indicator
- OPT Indicator
- Line In Indicator
- AUX Indicator
- Remote Sensor
- Volume Knob/Input Selector
- Antenna
- Line input RCA L/R Input
- AUX In
- Optical Input
- Pre-out RCA to Amplifier or Active speakers
- Subwoofer Output
- Power inlet
- On/Off Switch
- Selector Line In / Phono
- Standby mode selector
- Ground screw for Phono
Including in the package: Remote Control Instruction Manual
Remote control:
- Off Button
- Optical Source
- Volume +/-
- Previous/Next (BT mode)
- Line In Source
- Play/Pause (BT mode)
- AUX Source
- Bluetooth Source
Connect:
- Connect the power cord to the back of the amplifier then connect it to a wall outlet.
- Connect your devices to the desired input.
- Turn the power button to the On position, after two seconds the unit will enter working status and the input indicator will lit up.
- Press the Bluetooth, OPT, LINE or AUX button on the remote or the volume knob to choose
the desired audio source.
Control the playback via the remote control by pressing the buttons.
Bluetooth Pairing:
- Press the Bluetooth on the remote (or push the selector button) to activate the Bluetooth source.
- Activate Bluetooth on your phone/tablet and start searching for new Bluetooth devices.
- When your phone/tablet finds the Tangent PreAmpster II, choose this unit and begin pairing up.
(You can force the Ampster into pairing mode, with long press on BT)
Note: The preamplifier will shut off automatically if the temperature
exceeds 85°C, to indicate
this the Power indicator will turn orange. The amplifier will re-start
automatically when the temperature has dropped below 60±10°C.
Connect Your Device:
Connect your Active loudspeakers/power amplifier to the Left Right RCA Output.
Connect your subwoofer to SUB out.
Connect a CD player or other device via its RCA cable to the RCA L/R input.
Make sure you connect the “L” plug to the left input channel and the “R“ plug
to the right input channel.
Connect your phone/tablet/MP3 via an AUX cable to AUX Input.
Use the optical input by connecting a device using an optical fiber cable to
the Optical Input.
Note:
Remember to change into the desired source on the preamplifier.
EQ Setting:
- Increase treble: Long press (2-3sec) on Play/Pause increase with 2dB each time. (max.8dB)
- Decrease treble: Long press (2-3sec) on Skip backwards decrease with 2dB each time. (max.8dB)
- Increase bass: Long press (2-3sec) on Stop increase with 2dB each time. (max.8dB)
- Decrease bass: Long press (2-3sec) on Skip forward decrease with 2dB each time. (max.8dB)
- Reset EQ: Long press (2-3sec) on Enter will reset
Standby Mode:
- Standby ON: Only BT input can wake on signal
- Standby OFF: All inputs can wake on signal
- Note: Power consumption is higher in OFF mode.
- OFF mode: 1.4Watt
- ON mode: Below 0.5Watt
Indicator Function
Power/Standby indicator
Power: Power on-The product in power off status, then push the power source
button on rear panel at “ON” position the LED indicator blinks one time and
the startup sound from electric relay in the unit, af-ter about 2 seconds the
amplifier will be in working status. Note that the unit will remember the
settings from before it was powered off.
Power off:
Push the power source button at “OFF” position, and unit will go into power
off status.
Standby:
Press the standby button on the remote control, or push the Volume/selector
button, then the unit will go into standby, and the standby LED will be red
color. The unit is in standby status.
(When the Ampster goes into auto standby when inactive in 15min, you can wake
it up via bluetooth signal)
Power on (from standby mode): Press standby on the remote control or push the Volume/selector button. And after about 2 seconds the amplifier will be in last time working status before standby.
Bluetooth input indicator
Press to select Bluetooth as your audio source.
Optical input indicator
Press to select the input method as the optical audio source.
AUX input indicator
Press to select input method as 3.5mm audio jack line in.
Line-in input indicator
Press to select input method as wired RCA Line-in.(If you connect a turntable
without RIIA, you need to change the switch setting to Phono, to get the
correct sensitivity on the input)
Volume and input switch button
This selector can adjust volume (turn left or right) and also switch the input
mode (push) (For standby push and hold the button) (UK)
Important Safety Instructions:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, etc.:
- Do not place unit near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not block any ventilation openings of unit.
- The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the unit.
- Do not place any heavy loads onto the unit, and do not step on it, the load may fall and cause serious injury to the unit.
- Never unplug your unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grap the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.
- Repair or replace all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged immediately. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length, the plug, or the connector end.
- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
- During lightning or raining days, unplug the unit for additional protection dur ing thunderstorms or when the unit is not used for prolonged periods. This will prevent damage to the unit from lightning and power surges.
- Do not attempt to carry out any service work yourself. By opening or removing the cabinet, you may be exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Any service work should be carried out by qualified technicians.
- In the interests of safety and to avoid unnecessary energy consumption, never leave the unit switched on while unattended for long periods of time, e.g. overnight, while on holiday or while out of the house. Switch it off and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
- Clean only with dry cloth
- Please pay attention to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste. This product has to be disposed at an authorized place for recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. By collecting and recycling waste, you help save natural resources, and make sure the product is disposed of in an environmentally friendly and healthy way.
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste.There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.
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