Creek Audio VOYAGE i20 Instruction Manual - Page 14

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OVER-CURRENT

If you connect the i20 to a loudspeaker load that is too harsh for the amplifier to drive at high levels, or you accidentally short-circuit the out-

put terminals, or speaker cables, the i20 will immediately protect itself by discon¬necting the output through a relay in each channel. To avoid

this happening, do not connect speaker cables with the amplifier powered and amplifying a signal. If the load is too low and the level too high,

reduce the volume to a lower level. Once the fault has been cleared the amplifier will operate normally again. If that does not work, switch off the

amplifier and check the speaker wiring for shorts.

DC OFFSET

Direct Current voltage will push a speaker drive unit backwards or forwards. It has the potential to damage a loudspeaker if unwanted DC is not

removed quickly. Hence, this is automatically prevented by the amplifier's protection mechanism. If the 'DC presence' warning is displayed, try

reducing the volume level until the signal returns after a few seconds. If the volume is reduced to -80dB or muted it may have been triggered by

an internal fault. Contact your dealer or [email protected] for advice.

CAUTION

Never drive your amplifier to sound pressure levels that cause audible distortion. Distortion is an indication that either the amplifier or loud-

speakers are being pushed beyond their design limits and may result in permanent damage to the loudspeakers.

Warning: Sustained sound pressure levels above 105dB for more than a few minutes is detrimental to human hearing. Tinnitus or permanent

hearing damage may result.

It is appreciated by Hi-Fi enthusiasts that leaving equipment powered up continuously can improve the performance. However, this small im-

provement in sound quality for the first few minutes' use comes at the expense of a small, but continuous, power consumption from the mains,

which will increase your electric¬ity bill and reduced working life of the product. The amplifier draws approximately 20 Watts of power from the

mains when switched on and idle.

Creek recommends switching the amplifier off from the mains at the rear panel or wall socket if it is not going to be used for a prolonged time –

holidays and the like. Normal performance is achieved quickly due to its advanced thermal compensation circuitry.

Relays are used to route and mute signals inside the i20 and they produce a small mechanical clicking sound when operating. This is normal and

does not indicate a malfunction with the product.