Rega Cursa 3 User Manual

Contents
Introduction.............................................................................1
Design Innovation...................................................................2
Installation...............................................................................3
DC Protection..........................................................................4
Pre-Amp Outputs....................................................................5
Input Connection..................................................................6-8
In Use................................................................................9-10
Input Selection.......................................................................11
Output Level and Gain change..............................................12
Power Amp Connections......................................................13
Specifications.......................................................................14
Troubleshooting...........................................................15-19
Owners Log......................................................................20
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Rega Cursa 3 Specifications

General

Type	Preamplifier
Input impedance	47 kΩ
Inputs	1 x Phono
Power Supply	Mains
Phono Input	Yes
Tone Controls	Bass and Treble

Summary

Introduction

Design Innovation

Installation

DC Protection

Pre-Amp Outputs

Input Connections

Rear Panel Connections

Diagram illustrating rear panel inputs, outputs, and ground screw.

Phono Input

Earthing of Tonearm

Procedure for earthing the tonearm using the amplifier's grounding screw.

Line Inputs and Tape

Tape Input/Output

Using tape machines for input and monitoring facilities.

Using the Amplifier

Power On and Volume Control

Steps for powering on the unit and adjusting volume via front knob or remote.

Volume and Display

LED Display Dimmer

Method to adjust the brightness of the volume control LED display.

Input Selection

Input Selector and Remote

Procedure for selecting audio inputs and operating the optional remote control.

Pre-Amp Gain

Gain Settings and Levels

Details on setting pre-amp gain levels and corresponding output voltages.

Power-Amp Connections

Connection Configurations

Guides for connecting stereo, mono, and bi-amping configurations.

Specifications

Input/Output and Volume Specs

Input sensitivity, output levels, tape output, and volume control display details.

Power, Remote, and Environment

Power consumption, remote system, and recommended operating temperature.

Troubleshooting: No Power

No Power or LED Off

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues when the unit has no power or the LED is off.

Troubleshooting: No Output

No Audio Output

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues when the unit powers on but produces no audio output.

Troubleshooting: Single Speaker

Single Speaker Audio Issue

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues when audio is only heard from one speaker.

Troubleshooting: Hum (Both)

Hum Through Both Speakers (Phono)

Steps to diagnose and resolve loud hum through both speakers when 'phono' input is selected.

Troubleshooting: Hum (One)

Hum Through One Speaker (Phono)

Steps to diagnose and resolve loud hum through one speaker when 'phono' input is selected.

Owners Log