Adcom GIA-275 User Manual

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IntroductionCongratulations on your decision to purchase the GIA-275 Integrate DAC / Amplifier. Two channel audio isbetter than ever! The GIA-275 will work with all of your Bluetooth enabled portable devices and alsosupports playback of high resolution audio via a USB connection to your PC or media server. The GIA-275 isdesigned to reproduce the fidelity that high resolution audio has to offer. Equipped with analog and digitalinputs (optical, coax & USB), the GIA-275 hasn’t forgotten about your legacy components. You can connectyour flat screen TV through a digital connection or use your legacy analog and digital devices such as a CD,DVD, Blu-ray, cable box, satellite receiver etc. To realize the full potential of the GIA-275, and beforemaking any connections to it, please read these operating and installation instructions thoroughly.Key Features• Bluetooth V4 with A2DP & aptX full CD quality sound• 2 4 b i t 1 9 2 k H z h i g h r e s o l u t i o n a u d i o• Analog & digital inputs• Optical & Coax digital outputs• Front panel mp3 input• Front panel headphone jack• 80 watts of power at 8 ohms• 120 watts of power at 4 ohms• Remote controlUnpacking the GIA-275Before your new GIA-275 left our factory, it was carefully inspected for physical imperfections and testedfor all electrical parameters as a routine part of ADCOM’s systematic quality control. This, along with fulloperational and mechanical testing, should ensure a product flaw- less in both appearance andperformance. After you have unpacked the GIA-275, inspect it for physical dam- age. Save the shippingcarton and all packing material as they are intended to reduce the possibility of transportation damageshould the GIA-275 ever need to be shipped.In the unlikely event damage has occurred, notify your dealer immediately and request the name of thecarrier so a written claim to cover shipping damages can be initiated. The right to a claim against a publiccarrier can be forfeited if the carrier is not notified promptly in writing and if the shipping carton andpacking materials are not available for inspection by the carrier. Save all packing materials until the claimhas been settled.Placing the GIA-275The GIA-275 is a compact product that can get warm when used for extended periods or at high listeninglevels. It is good practice to ensure the GIA-275’s long-term, trouble-free operation to provide adequateventilation for the unit. Therefore, the GIA-275 should be kept away from external sources of heat such asradiators, hot-air ducts and direct sun light. We recommend that you DO NOT place components on top ofthe GIA-275. If you observe these recommendations the GIA-275 will perform reliably in any reasonableenvironment. You should also pay attention to such normal considerations as protection from excessivedust and moisture. Dust on the surface of the cabinet can be easily and safely removed with a duster suchas made by Swiffer™. Finger prints can be removed with a soft cloth (preferably microfiber) dampenedwith a mild non- ammonia cleaner.The optimal performance of your new GIA-275 will ultimately depend on the care with which you make theconnections between the GIA-275, the source devices and the loudspeakers. All input and output signalconnections should be made only with high quality, low-loss, low capacitance cables. Speaker connectionsMUST be made using banana plugs at the back of the GIA-275. For recommendations of the type andquality of interconnections that are best for your applications, consult with your ADCOM retailer.Safety InformationThere are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The unit mustbe connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel. Connect thecomponent to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do notmodify the supplied cable. Do not defeat grounding and/or polarization provisions. The cable should beconnected to a 3-pin polarized wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of thereceptacle. Do not use extension cords.