Chord Electronics ULTIMA INTEGRATED Manuale utente
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ULTIMA
INTEGRATED
Manual
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V1.0
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1 Contents
Introduction 2
Support and warranty 3
Connections and controls 4
Power connection 5
Inputs 6
Connecting to loudspeakers 7
Connecting to a power amp 8
Power on/o 9
Operation 10
12 V trigger 11
Placement 12
Technical specifications 13
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2 Introduction
The ULTIMA INTEGRATED is a highly advanced 125-watt amplifier containing the very latest Chord
Electronics ULTIMA circuit topology.
This manual provides all the information required to set up and operate the device, and further details
can be found online at: chordelectronics.co.uk/ultima-integrated
2.1 Safety and care
•Do not allow the device to come into contact with water or liquids.
•Do not spray cleaning products onto the device. Use a clean microfibre cloth to clean the casework.
•A further safety document is included in the box.
•The device does not contain any user-serviceable components. Do not attempt to open, dismantle or
apply internal third-party devices to it. Doing so will void the warranty.
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3 Support and warranty
For support, please contact the
supplying retailer before contacting
Chord Electronics. Further help can be
found at chordelectronics.co.uk/get-
support
At the point of sale, Chord Electronics Ltd. provides the ULTIMA INTEGRATED with a comprehensive
five-year warranty, which covers defects in materials and workmanship through fair usage.
The warranty is transferable with proof of purchase, however, the warranty on ex-demonstration units
begins from the retailer‘s date of purchase. Warranty claims must be made via the supplying retailer.
For the best possible support and service, please register your purchase with Chord Electronics at:
chordelectronics.co.uk/register-product/
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4 Connections and controls
4.1 Rear and front panels
A
L M N
B C D E F
GH
JK
AA/V bypass XLR inputs BPreamplifier XLR outputs CLine 1 XLR inputs
DLine 2 RCA inputs ELine 3 RCA inputs FLine 4 RCA inputs
G10 A IEC power inlet H12 V trigger connection JLoudspeaker terminals (right) *
KLoudspeaker terminals (left)* LVolume control/input selector
(combined)
MPower button/status sphere
NBalance control/AV bypass
selector (combined)
* Please observe polarities
WARNING: Ensure all system devices are switched o and any volumes are set to zero before making
any connections.
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4.2 Remote control
Note: greyed buttons are not functional on the ULTIMA INTEGRATED
Power button
Balance control
Dim
Input 1 Input 3
2x AAA batteries
(batteries supplied)
Mute
AV bypass select
Volume control +
Volume control -
Input cycle
Input cycle
Input 4 Input 2
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5 Power connection
Connect the amplifier to power using the supplied 10 A power cable. If hum or buzz occurs, try using a
good-quality (earthed) power distribution block
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6 Inputs
Connect the amplifier to balanced source components using XLR input 1, observing R/L connectivity.
Connect the amplifier to unbalanced source components using RCA inputs 2-4, observing R/L (red/
black) connections between the source and the amplifier.
Good-quality cables are recommended. For input selection see ‘Operation’.
6.1 AV bypass
The AV bypass feature allows the output of an AV processor or receiver to directly connect to the
amplifier’s balanced AV input. The amplifier’s volume control and signal processing are eectively
bypassed, so that the signal from the connected AV device reaches the power amplifier section as if
it were connected directly.
This can be useful for watching video where high-quality two-channel audio is desirable.
1) Connect the amplifier’s balanced XLR AV bypass input (A/V) to the corresponding output on the
partnering AV device.
2) Select the appropriate output on the connected AV device and ensure that AV bypass mode has
been selected on the ULTIMA INTEGRATED, by pressing and holding the ‘Balance/AV’ control knob
inwards (click) until purple is shown on the circular light ring. Pressing and holding a second time will
exit AV bypass mode and the circular light ring will return to white.
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7 Connecting to loudspeakers
Connect the amplifier to loudspeakers using good-quality loudspeaker cable, terminated with 4 mm
banana plugs. Observe L and R channel, and black/red polarity is consistent at both the amplifier and
loudspeaker end. If using spade plugs, unscrew the amplifier’s loudspeaker terminals, connect the
spades securely, and re-tighten the terminals. Although bare wire can be used, it is not recommended.
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8 Connecting to a power amp
The ULTIMA INTEGRATED can be used as a preamplifier to provide a signal for another power amplifier
if desired.
Connect the XLR PRE OUT ‘R’ to the right input on the corresponding power amplifier, and connect ‘L’
to the left input.
8.1 Bi-amping
The ULTIMA INTEGRATED can be used with an additional power amp to bi-amp compatible speakers.
All Chord Electronics amplifiers are gain-matched, if you wish to use another manufacturer’s power amp,
ensure the gain matches the ULTIMA INTEGRATED.
Before bi-amping, power the system o and ensure the speaker terminal links are removed or damage to
your speakers and amplifiers may occur.
When using an additional power amplifier, connect the XLR PRE OUT ‘R’ to the right input on the
corresponding power amplifier, and connect XLR PRE OUT ‘L’ to the left input. From the ULTIMA
INTEGRATED, run one pair of speaker cables to the high frequency inputs on the speakers (observing
polarity). From any matching power amplifier run a second pair of speaker cables to the low frequency
input on the speakers (observing polarity).
Note: the outputs from the ULTIMA INTEGRATED are always active. If in doubt please consult your
retailer.
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