Plinius Odeon User manual
ODEON
MULTICHANNEL AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
www.pliniusaudio.nzld.com
Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................................2
Design Philosophy ...............................................................................................3
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................4
Placement & Ventilation ....................................................................................4
Care & Maintenance............................................................................................5
Precautions ................................................................................................................6
Front Panel Functions ........................................................................................7
Rear Panel Functions .........................................................................................8
Installation & Operation ....................................................................................10
Product Features ..................................................................................................13
Loudspeaker Selection .....................................................................................15
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................16
Specifications ..........................................................................................................17
Index ................................................................................................................................18
All operational, technical and descriptive material in this publication
is subject to change at any time without notice. For further product
information or queries, please contact your Plinius dealer.
Plinius products are designed and manufactured by
Plinius Audio Limited, New Zealand.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your decision to become the proud owner of this
Plinius Odeon Multichannel Amplifier.
This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your amplifier,
and to provide information about its design and the variety of ways it may be used.
We have designed and manufactured this amplifier to reproduce your favourite music
faithfully and accurately. With a little care and a full understanding of the operating
recommendations in this manual, your Plinius Odeon Multichannel Amplifier will
provide years of high-quality, trouble-free performance.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly before using your amplifier.
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Design Philosophy
From a distance you can see that the design of the Plinius products is more than
an applied styling exercise to the front panel. We have started from the ground up
to produce a casing for our electronics that is unrivalled in its physical strength and
visual simplicity.
Wherever possible we have reduced the number of parts needed and then invested
massively in refining and producing the remaining parts to the highest quality
achievable with state of the art computer controlled machines allied with expert
craftsman. Examples of this approach include the hydraulically formed corners on
the amplifiers giving much greater strength and the one piece housing for the remote
control that looks, feels and genuinely is robust.
As with music that you are not familiar with, truly innovative new designs can take time
to understand and enjoy. How often have you heard music that you were first unsure
of, that over repeated listening, has become a firm favourite?
Our designs are fundamentally different to many other companies, and we hope that
you will take the time to explore their unique character and qualities because we have
not made them different simply to be different. We genuinely believe that their visual
and tactile qualities do improve the experience of listening to music and that is our
design goal!
Ross Stevens
DESIGN DIRECTOR
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Unpacking
Open the box from the top and remove the accessories and polystyrene sheets.
Once you have removed all polystyrene sheets you may now proceed to lift the unit
from the box, You will require help with this, as this unit is very heavy. Retain the
packaging for future transportation of this unit.
Placement & Ventilation
Your Plinius Odeon Multichannel Amplifier may operate at a moderately high
temperature, especially during extended listening sessions. With this in mind, we
recommend the following guidelines for placement and ventilation:
• The ideal location is upon a rigid stand, away from direct contact with any
temperature sensitive materials, furniture or deep pile carpets.
• Ventilation through and around the amplifier should be kept unimpeded.
• Ensure heat vents (slots in the base and lid) are not covered or restricted in any way.
• Equipment racks should be of an open type with no closed side panels and no
closed front or rear panels. Ensure a minimum of 400mm clearance on all sides of
your Plinius unit to other equipment and the shelf above. Ensure the space between
the chassis and shelf below the unit is unobstructed at all times.
• DO NOT place this unit in an enclosed cabinet.
• DO NOT stack other audio components on top of this unit.
• NOTE: This unit has been designed for use in moderate climates only, not for tropical
conditions.
The Plinius Odeon design incorporates a very high level of mechanical decoupling of
the input and output. It can however still be influenced by acoustical feedback in the
operating environment. The use of acoustic cones or a suitably spiked amplifier stand
or table may further enhance the performance of this amplifier. Consult your Plinius
dealer for further advice if required.
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Care & Maintenance
With simple care and maintenance your Plinius product can be kept looking and
operating like new for many years to come.
MAINTAINING THE CONNECTORS
Exposed connectors such as the RCA connectors will be subject to environmental
factors, and over time the surface may degrade. This can be greatly reduced by fitting
readily available ‘RCA caps’ to reduce the effects of environmental elements on the RCA
connectors. These RCA caps or RCA shorting caps can also provide sonic benefits.
Connector cleaning products are also available to clean the RCA and cable connectors
and frequent checks and cleaning will help maintain a good signal connection.
NOTE: DO NOT use RCA shorting caps on output connectors or power amplifier input
connectors. Use RCA shorting caps on unused preamplifier stage input connectors only.
Standard RCA shielding caps can be used on any unused input or output connectors.
MAINTAINING THE SWITCHES
Switches should be maintained by using each various switch setting periodically.
Even if a switch or a switch setting is not used, it is a good idea to toggle small
switches and turn rotary switches though the full range of the switch several times in
succession to keep the contacts active. Performing this simple action will promote
longevity of the switch contacts.
SURFACE CLEANING
From time to time you may wish to clean the surface of your Plinius equipment to
remove dust, or any material build up from the atmosphere or on commonly used
controls. Your Plinius product is made up of parts that have a hard anodised or a
powder coat finish and will clean easily without being damaged.
Cleaning should be carried out using a soft cleaning cloth, dry or with either a small
amount of water or a very mild surface cleaner, while observing the following guidelines:
• As a safety precaution, always switch the equipment off prior to cleaning
• Always use a cloth that is soft and clean
• Never use abrasives or polishing compounds anywhere on the unit
• Never apply liquid directly to the surface of the unit
• Use the cloth dry or with mild surface cleaners of either liquid or foaming type
• Apply only small amounts of cleaner to the cloth
• DO NOT rub the surface but wipe clean only. Excessive rubbing may dull powder
coat or wear the screen printed text.
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Precautions
PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW AMPLIFIER.
• The Plinius Odeon Multichannel Amplifier can deliver in excess of 200 watts into 8
ohms. This amplifier is also capable of a very large peak current delivery.
• The Plinius Odeon Multichannel Amplifier operates in Class AB. It is capable of
generating heat that could have an adverse effect on other electronic equipment,
furniture, etc.
• DO NOT leave flammable material on the amplifier whilst running, as this could
pose a serious fire risk.
• This amplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. There are some alterations
that may be made by you, the owner. However, we recommend that any work
requiring removal of the lid be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced
service technician.
• DO NOT attempt to connect any input of this amplifier to its own outputs.
• DO NOT earth any output terminal or connect any of these terminals together
without following the instructions in this manual or seeking qualified assistance.
• DO NOT place this amplifier in any position where liquids, or any foreign material
may accidentally enter it.
• DO NOT connect any voltage source, short circuit, earth/ground or appliance
(other than suitable high fidelity loudspeakers) to the amplifier output terminals.
• DO NOT expose the unit to dripping or splashing.
• DO NOT place objects filled with liquids on the unit, e.g. vases.
• DO NOT place sources of naked flame on the unit, e.g. candles.
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Front Panel Functions
The front of the Plinius Odeon Multichannel Amplifier incorporates all the facilities you
will require on a daily basis.
1. DISPLAY LED
An LED on the front panel indicates the mode of operation. When first switched on
the unit will go into standby and the LED will vary in brightness. When the unit is taken
out of standby the LED will flash for a short time as part of the initialisation sequence,
then remain lit. LEDs in the lid of the Odeon will also light to show how many modules
are fitted and operating correctly.
2. STANDBY BUTTON
Pressing this button toggles between operate and standby modes. On exiting standby
the power LED will flash for a short time as part of the initialisation sequence, then
remain lit and the incoming signal will be amplified. In standby mode the power LED
will vary in brightness.
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Rear Panel Functions
This panel incorporates the terminals for connecting input signals from the source, as
well as outputs to the loudspeakers, power switch, and mains supply. Please remember
that your Plinius Odeon Multichannel Amplifi er is a high quality electronic instrument
capable of an exceptional level of performance. Be sure that you understand your
system’s requirements fully before you make any connection to this amplifi er.
1. INPUT TERMINALS
The input terminals for your Plinius Odeon Multichannel Amplifier are easily accessible
at the top of the channel module panels. Depending on the configuration of your
amplifier when it was purchased, there will be up to six modules fitted, each with it’s
own input connection/s. The Dual Amp modules have two RCA input connectors, one
for each of the two amplifier channels on the module itself.
• RCA INPUT: This standard RCA terminal is for use with unbalanced signals from
most signal sources such as home theatre processors and stereo preamplifiers.
• XLR BALANCED INPUT: XLR connectors fi tted to this amplifi er are for use with
balanced line signals from audio preamplifi ers. Balanced signals are carried via a
three way cable that connects all three pins at each end of the interconnect cable.
NOTE: Because of the way our XLR and balanced inputs are configured it is not
possible to connect both XLR and RCA at the same time.
2. RCA/XLR SELECTOR SWITCH (MONO MODULE ONLY)
Each fitted module incorporates a switch that selects the input terminal to be used. It
is possible to use different input types for each channel. Note that there should never
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