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TRV A300SE

300B SINGLE ENDED INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you 2

Diagram 3

General Instructions 4

Specifications 4

Opening the Package 4

Connections 5

Operation 5

Warning 5

Warranty 5

Troubleshooting 6

Product Image 7

Distributor 7

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The information in this manual is subject to change without further notice.
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THANK YOU!

Thank you for selecting TRV-A300SE as the heart of you Audio System.
TRV-A300SE is one of the high-end, well engineered, and affordable audio
products of Triode Corporation Japan. Our designers and craftsmen are
proud to share the dedication and effort that was vital in making this
unique work of art that reproduces the best of music.

Tri products are considered by many as one of the best values with the
very best of workmanship and sound quality in the high-end audio market.

To attain our top-notch quality, we simply fused together the knowledge

of our designers and the best quality parts, and let our craftsmen unleash
their passion in creating the best of arts. Next, we gathered all of our music
loving friends, let them listen to an extensive spectrum of music composi-
tion, from the most simple to the most exquisite, and this is what we got…
TRV-A300SE .

For more TRI products visit our website at: http://www.triode.co.jp

Again, many thanks for choosing TRI products

Junichi Yamazaki
President
Triode Corporation of Japan
2-17-10 Hanata Koshigaya-shi
Saitamaken Japan 343-0015
Phone: 81-48-962-7109

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DIAGRAM

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Diagram 1. TRV-A300 front panel

Power switch Volume

Power indicator Input selector

Diagram 2. TRV-A300 back plate

Input jack L channel output

R channel output Power socket (with fuse)

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I GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Two 300B’s are used for class A S.E amplification.

• The toroidal power transformer and EI audio output transformer are specially
manufactured for TRI TRV-A300 by applying our unique process, which has
low magnetic leakage, wide frequency response and low impedance.

• Two 6SN7’s are used in the preamplifier.

• All-vacuum tube design, all hand-made.

II SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT 2X8W (RMS, 8ohm)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE 10Hz - 50Khz
THD 0.3%
S/N RATIO 85dB
INPUT IMPEDANCE 250kohm
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 6 – 8 ohm
INPUT SENSITIVITY 600mV
POWER REQUIREMENTS ~100V/110V/120V, 50/60Hz
WEIGHT 11.5 Kg
DIMENSION (mm) W230 x H175 x D390
POWER CONSUMPTION 100W

III OPENING THE PACKAGE

Please check the carton carefully whether there are any damages before you open it.
Put it on a flat surface with the arrow upward. take away the sealed tape and open the
carton, then you’ll find:

• An amplifier of TRI TRV-A300

• An operation manual
• A warranty card
• A power supply cord
• Two fuses

Note: Please fill out your warranty card in time, and hand it in to your dealer or
send it to the sales department of our company to ensure the after-sales service.
Take out the amplifier carefully, watch the front panel and read the diagram 1.

Note: Be sure to use at rated voltage. Please check whether the rated voltage
marked on the back plate corresponds to your line voltage. If not, please contact
your dealer.

Suggestion: Please keep the carton and the other wrappings well, perhaps you’ll
use them when move the amplifier.
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IV CONNECTION

• Select the suitable output impedance for your speaker and connect the amplifier
to the speaker with specialized sound cable, don’t confuse L with R.
• Connect the amplifier to your sound source, don’t confuse L with R. Select the
suitable input mode for the sound source.
• Then connect the power cord. At first insert the cord plug into the power socket,
and next, insert the other end of the cord into an electrical outlet.

V OPERATION

Note: Be sure to set the volume to the lowest position before turning on the
amplifier.

When you’re sure the connections are right, turn it on by pressing the power
button, then the indication lamp will light up, indicating the amplifier is working. After
preheating for several minutes, the amplifier will work normally. Then you can
increase the volume to the level you want and enjoy the music.

Note: To prevent damage to circuit, never short-circuit Positive (+) and Negative
(-) speaker terminals.

Be sure to set the “VOLUME” control to the lowest position before

turningon or disconnecting the speakers while the unit is on.

VI WARNING

• Be careful when carrying in order to avoid damaging.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, don’t remove the cover.
• Don’t attempt to repair the product by yourself.
• No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personal.
• Keep liquid away from the amplifier. If you spill liquid into the unit, pull out
• the power plug at once and consult your dealer.

VII WARRANTY

• This product is warranted for a period of twelve months beginning from the Date
of purchase.
• To obtain warranty service, the warranty card bearing your dealer’s info or
signature must be returned to your dealer or our company within ten days from
the date of purchase.
• The defective product must be returned to your dealer or our company for
repairing when your dealer or our company accepts your requirement.
• The warranty doesn’t extend to any product that has been opened by you without
permission of our company.

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VIII TROUBLESHOOTING

Basic troubleshooting of an amplifier is similar to the troubleshooting of any

other lectrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious
possible causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the
following.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

No power when POWER is - Power cords are not properly - Plug power cords to power
pressed. inserted to source source securely.

- The fuse may be broken or - Replace the fuses with new

damaged one of the same type.

The location of music is not - L and R inputs or outputs are - Remove and reconnect cables
correct. may be inverted, or the positive and terminals accordingly.
and negative speaker terminals
are inverted

No Sound - Volume control is set to - Turn up the volume

minimum

- Source Selector settings are - Check Source Selector

wrong

- Speakers are not connected - Check Speaker Cables

- Wrong input selected - Check Input Selection

The noise is overloud - Sound cables are not properly - Replace the signal cables with
shielded a good one

- The signal cable, power supply - Put the connections in good

cord and the video frequency order. Keep the signal cable
cable are placed too close or get away from the others
tangled up

- Components or circuits are in - Contact your dealer

trouble

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IX PRODUCT VIEW

PERSPECTIVE INTERNAL WIRING

BACK

X DISTRIBUTOR

TWIN AUDIO VIDEO INC.

P.O. BOX 681
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Mobile : (951) 347-2732
Phone : (909) 954-2175
Fax : (909) 954-2176
E-mail : [email protected]