Traynor Block 10 - Master Section; Link System

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Master Section
13. Master Control
The Master Volume controls the overall output level of the Block amplifier.
14. Headphones
TheHeadphonesjackisastandard¼-inchTRS(stereo)phonejack.Whenused,itdiscon-
nects the audio to the speakers so you can listen privately.
15. Balance (Link Pan)
UsetheLinkPancontroltoadjustthebalanceoftheleft/rightsignalswhenusingtheHead-
phonesorforleft/rightbalanceoftheLinkedBlockamps.
16. Line Out (balanced)
Locatedatthefront,thisXLRjackisusedprimarilytoconnectdirectlytomixingconsoles.
Use this when performing live or in a recording studio. The Master Volume control has no ef-
fect on the line out audio level.
Note: Please note that the signal from Channel 4 does not mix in with the main bus (Link)
signal and is not sent to the line out. It is meant for stage monitoring only
Post-EQ / Pre-EQ Selector
ThePost-EQ/Pre-EQselectorenablestheaudiosignalbeingsentthroughtheLine
Outtoeitherdirectlyfromthepostgainstage(pre-tonecontrols)orafterthetone
control stage.
Ground Lift
TheGroundLiftswitchwasaddedtohelppreventunwantedaudiblehumandbuzz
that may occur if the unit’s electrical ground is affected by ‘ground loops’ when
connectedusingtheLineOut.
Link System
TheLinkfeatureoftheBlockseriesampliersallowtwoBlockampsconnectedtooperateas
asinglestereosystem.TheLinkedsystemunitswillbefullyintegratedwitheachotherallow-
ing use of inputs on both amplifiers.
Note: the Line Outs of “each” unit will output only the source from that particular unit.
17. Link
UseastereocabletoLinktwoblockunitstocreatealeftandrightstereosystem.TheLink
connection is designed to work only with the same model Block amplifier.
Link Pan Control
UsetheLinkPanControl,locatedonthefrontpaneltoadjustthebalanceoftheleft/
rightsignalsfortheBlockampsthatareLinked.
Amplifier
18. Cooling system
Keep the rear of the Block Series amplifiers free and clear, this will allow the units to remain
as cool as possible, always keep that area clear so that the heat is dissipated properly other-
wise the unit will overheat and shut down.