Octave V 70 SE [3/33] Contents

CONTENTS

Page

Introduction ................................................................................................. 3

1. Description of the V 70 SE ........................................................................... 7

2. Safety instructions ....................................................................................... 8

2.1 Before you begin .......................................................................................... 8

2.2 Placement .................................................................................................... 9

2.3 Warranty ....................................................................................................... 9

3. Getting started .............................................................................................. 10

3.1 Unpacking, package contents ...................................................................... 10

3.2 Removing the grille ...................................................................................... 10

3.3 Installing the power tubes ............................................................................ 11

3.4 Switching on for the first time: the soft-start feature .................................... 11

3.5 Checking the tubes (BIAS) ........................................................................... 12

3.6 Connecting other components ..................................................................... 12

3.7 Connection options: overview ...................................................................... 13

4. Front panel controls ..................................................................................... 14

5. Rear panel connections ............................................................................... 16

6. Advanced functions and connection options ................................................ 18

6.1 Protection ..................................................................................................... 18

6.2 Soft-Start ...................................................................................................... 18

6.3 Ecomode ...................................................................................................... 19

6.4 Front Channel ............................................................................................. 20

6.5 Pre-Out regulated ........................................................................................ 20

6.5.1. Using with an active subwoofer ................................................................... 20

6.5.2. Using in bi-amped systems .......................................................................... 20

7. Tubes ........................................................................................................... 21

7.1 Removing the grille (see 3.2) ....................................................................... 21

7.2 Tube layout .................................................................................................. 21

7.3 BIAS measurement facility ........................................................................... 22

7.4 Replacing the tubes ..................................................................................... 24

7.5 Running in the tubes .................................................................................... 24

7.6 Tube service life ........................................................................................... 24

8. The programmable remote control ............................................................... 25

9. Optional Phono - MC/MM ............................................................................. 25

10. Using Black Box or Super Black Box ........................................................... 26

10.1 The Black Box option ................................................................................... 26

10.2 The Super Black Box option ........................................................................ 27

11. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 28

11.1 Faults caused by external issues ................................................................. 28

11.2 Faults caused by tubes ................................................................................ 30

12. Specifications and dimensions ..................................................................... 32

13. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ............................................................. 35