OWNER’S MANUAL

CLASSIC LINE 099 PREAMPLIFIER

HIGH END MADE IN GERMANY

VERSION: 1.2 from August 15th 2018

Dear Audiophile, Thank you for choosing this Burmester audio component. We sincerely appreciate your trust in our products. You have purchased a unit, which excels in musical fidelity and combines uncompromising manufacturing quality with technical innovation and the highest degree of operating flexibility. We recommend reading this user manual in its entirety before initial operation. It will enable you to make full use of all capabilities of this outstanding audiophile instrument. Should you have any further questions, please contact your dealer or us directly. Talk to us about your special requests, even if they seem out of the ordinary. We happily accept technical reasonable challenges. Enjoy your enhanced listening pleasure. Your Burmester Team

CONTENT INTRODUCTION 1 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 3 FRONT AND REAR VIEW OF THE 099 4

The Front Panel 4 The Rear Panel 5

THE REMOTE CONTROL 6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 GETTING STARTED 11 CONNECTIONS 12

Analog Inputs 12 Adapter Plugs 12 Digital Inputs 12 USB Port 13 Analog Output 13 Digital Output 13 Headphones Output 14 Remote 14 Burlink 14

OPERATION AND CONTROL FEATURES 15 AC Mains switch 15 Switching On/Off 15 Volume Control 15 Input Selection 15 Phase Modification 15 Sampling Rate 15

SETUP MENU 16 Input Level 17 Startup Volume 17 Input Selection via Remote 17 Disabling the Control Knobs 18 Output gain adjustment 18 Fixed Output Level 19 Factory Default Settings 19

BURLINK 20 Connections 20 Commands 20

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22

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INTRODUCTION Please read the operating instructions for your audio component in their entirety and retain them for further reference. If you have any questions please contact your authorized Burmester dealer. Operating temperature An operating temperature that is either too high or too low may cause malfunction.

Therefore, we recommend letting the unit sit for a while after unpacking before connecting and operating it.

Placing When choosing a location for the unit you should keep the following in mind: - Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. - Avoid exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity or dust.

- Ensure sufficient air circulation around the housing. Do not place the unit in an enclosed space.

- Slots and openings of the unit are designed for air circulation. They must not be covered up.

- Please make sure that the unit is not in range of dripping or splattering water. Do not put containers with liquid on top of it.

- Open fire sources such as burning candles must never be put on top of the unit. AC power Use only the supplied three-core power cable to connect the 099 to your AC outlet. The

ground lead must not be disabled under any circumstances and the unit should only be connected to a grounded AC outlet. The power supply of the unit automatically adjusts to the available voltage in your household. Therefore, the 099 may be connected without problem to any established AC voltage.

Getting started Switch off all components of your audio system before installing the preamp. Switch them

back on only after you have made sure that every component has been correctly and completely connected.

Do not try to operate the unit if it obviously has been damaged or liquid has penetrated it. Terminals The pins of the terminals on the rear panel must not be touched. Contact with fingers could

cause static discharge and damage the unit’s sensitive electronics. Connecting cables We manufacture balanced and unbalanced interconnects and speaker cables in any desired

length. The impedance of our cables has been optimized for all BURMESTER components to ensure the finest sound quality. For best AC hookup we recommend our triple-shielded BURMESTER POWER cable.

IR sensor The IR sensor accepts signals from the remote control and should not be covered up by

objects. Heat generation Be careful when touching the unit during operation. The housing may get warm.

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Reset If the preamp does not respond to command inputs it can be reset by switching it off and

back on using the AC mains power switch on the rear panel. Lightening strikes During the summer months, malfunctions often occur due to voltage spikes in the power

lines after lightening strikes. Unplugging the unit from the AC outlet offers the only effective protection. Switching the unit off using the mains switch does not suffice since voltage spikes can arc over separated contacts.

Fuses The fuses are located inside the unit and should be changed only by a qualified technician. Warranty We offer a warranty of 3 years for this unit. It is a precondition that the unit has been

hooked-up and operated correctly and is mechanically undamaged. Opening the unit, modifying it or dismantling outlets will void the warranty instantly.

Maintenance Never wipe the housing with a wet cloth or use chemical cleaning agents for routine care.

Always make sure that no liquid enters the housing.

This symbol on your unit points to the fact that the owner’s manual contains important operating instructions.

This symbol on or in your unit warns of dangerously high voltage.

EU law states that this unit may not be discarded in regular household trash. It has to be delivered to special recycling places for electronic equipment.

PLEASE NOTE: Only a qualified technician may open the preamp. Opening the unit creates the danger of coming in contact with dangerously high voltages. Therefore, the unit must always be unplugged before removing the lid.

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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION PLEASE NOTE: To protect its surface the 099 preamplifier is being shipped in a sturdy plastic bag. Please keep children away from this plastic bag to avoid the danger of suffocation. Unpacking To avoid damaging the finish of the housing, do not use sharp or pointy tools to open the

packaging. Please make sure that the content of the box is complete. Should anything be missing or if you notice any damage to the unit while unpacking it please do not install the preamp. Immediately contact your authorized dealer.

Content of box The box contains:

• 1 099 preamplifier in protective packaging • 1 Power cable • 4 Input adapters stereo jack to RCA • 1 Remote control • 1 Owner’s manual

Packing material We recommend retaining the original packing material in case you need to transport the unit

in the future. Setting up If the operating temperature is too low as well as too high it may cause malfunction.

Therefore, we recommend letting the unit sit for a while after unpacking before connecting it and turning it on. Carefully remove the unit from the packaging and set it up in an appropriate location. To protect the 099 from overheating make sure that the location offers sufficient ventilation. Avoid direct sunlight as well as unusual amounts of dust and humidity. Make sure that the location is sturdy enough to accommodate the weight of the equipment. Slots and other openings in the housing are designed for ventilation and must not be covered up by magazines, tablecloth, curtains and the like. If the unit has to be operated in an extremely warm environment it may be necessary to provide additional ventilation. Do not operate the unit in an extremely humid environment such as a bathroom or some similar location.

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FRONT AND REAR VIEW OF THE 099

THE FRONT PANEL

(1) Input selection LEDs (5) Input selector knob switches between inputs (2) PHASE LED illuminates in case of a 180˚ phase (6) IR sensor for remote commands shift for each input (7) Volume control knob adjusts the playback (3) AUDIO-LED illuminates at 192kHz sampling rate if a volume

digital input has been selected (8) POWER switch for ON/OFF switching

(4) Volume level LEDs (9) POWER LED indicates the operating state

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THE REAR PANEL

(10) AC mains terminal (20) USB input port (11) AC mains switch (21) REMOTE output socket (12) BURLINK interface RS-232 with control LEDs (22) REMOTE input socket (13) BURLINK interface USB port with control LEDs (23) balanced preamp output (14) Headphones preamp output right channel XLR

(15) Headphones socket for 6.3mm jack (24) unbalanced pre-amp output RCA

(16) digital TOSLINK Throughput output (25) balanced preamp output (17) digital RCA output SRC converted left channel XLR

(18) digital inputs RCA (26) balanced input AUX

(19) digital inputs TOSLINK (27) balanced input TAPE

(28) balanced input TUNER

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THE REMOTE CONTROL All functions of the 099 may be controlled by remote. Just point the remote directly at the IR sensor (6) and press the appropriate buttons. *If this function has been activated in the menu

POWER button switches the preamplifier on or off

STATION buttons advance through the inputs sequentially *

Input selection buttons activate selected inputs

VOLUME buttons raise or lower the output volume of the 099

DIM button Pressed shortly, it turns the front panel illumination on or off Held down, it changes the phase angle

NUMERICAL buttons activate the corresponding input *

AUDIO button Pressed shortly: changes the sampling rate Pressed longer: changes the USB class

Navigation buttons guide you through the menu

MENU button turns menu function on or off

OSD button switches between headphones and XLR output

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POWER button The POWER button switches the preamp on or off, provided the AC mains switch on the

rear panel has been switched ON and the POWER toggle on the front panel has been set to STBY.

Input selection The buttons TUNER and TAPE activate the two inputs Tuner and Tape. Pressing the DISC

button activates either CD or DVD input, depending on which has been used last. Pressing DISC repeatedly switches back and forth between CD and DVD input The AUX button activates whichever auxiliary input has been used last. Pressing the button repeatedly switches between the inputs AUX, TV, SAT, NET and USB. The numerical buttons 1 to 9 activate the designated inputs. The mapping of the input numbers corresponds to the top-to-bottom sequence of inputs engraved on the front panel, i.e.: 1=TUNER, 2=TAPE, 3=AUX and so forth. You may also navigate sequentially through the inputs by pressing the STATION+ and STATION- buttons, with STATION+ in increasing and STATION- in decreasing order. REMEMBER: To be able to select the various inputs using the buttons STATION +/- or the numerical buttons you must first activate the function “input selection by remote control” in the SETUP MENU.

VOLUME buttons The buttons VOLUME + and VOLUME – raise or lower the playback volume. Volume levels

are indicated by the Volume LEDs (4) on the front panel. Briefly pressing the respective button changes the volume level in small increments. Holding it down changes the level quickly.

DIM button Pressing the DIM button briefly switches the illumination on the front panel on or off. If “off”

has been selected the illumination will light up only temporarily after each change of settings. If you choose MENU the LEDs will stay lit as long as you navigate the menu and go out again shortly after you leave the MENU function.

Pressing the DIM button longer (app. 2 seconds) inverts the phase angle of the activated

input between 0˚ und 180˚. A phase inversion by 180˚ is indicated by an illuminated PHASE LED (2).

AUDIO button If a digital input has been selected you can switch the sampling rate of the Sample Rate

Converter between 192kHz (AUDIO LED (3) illuminated) and 96kHz (AUDIO LED (3) is dark) by shortly pressing the AUDIO button.

Pressing the AUDIO button longer (app. 2 seconds) changes the USB Audio class. To be

able to do so, the USB input has to be selected. To confirm the USB Audio Class you have to check back with your operating system on the

PC. OSD button If headphones have been connected, the 099 offers the possibility to switch between the

Headphones jack (15) and the Output terminals (23), (24) and (25) back and forth. With headphones plugged in briefly press the OSD button. This activates the analog outputs and mutes the headphones output. To return to headphones output, briefly press the OSD button again. For details please refer to headphones output in the chapter CONNECTIONS.

MENU button The MENU button activates and deactivates the MENU function. Whenever the MENU

function is active, both the Phase LED (2) and the Audio LED (3) on the front panel are blinking.

Navigation buttons To navigate through the menu and select different options you may use the buttons

► ◄ ▲ ▼ and OK on the remote control of the 099. For details about using the menu please refer to the chapter SETUP MENU.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What kind of sources can I connect to the inputs of the 099? Analog sources with high-level outputs such as CD players, FM tuners, tape decks or phono preamplifiers may be connected to the analog inputs TUNER (28), TAPE (27) and AUX (26). If your analog sources do not provide balanced XLR output terminals please use the supplied stereo jack-to-RCA adapters. The digital RCA input terminals SAT (18) and NET (18) accept the RCA outputs of digital sources such as CD players, DVD players, DVB receivers, DAT recorders or music servers with a maximum sampling rate of 192kHz. The digital TOSLINK input terminals CD (19), DVD (19) and TV (19) accept optical outputs from digital sources such as CD players, DVD players, music servers etc. with a maximum 96kHz/24Bit sampling rate. A personal computer can be hooked up to the digital port USB-IN (20). Your PC will recognize the preamplifier as a sound card with the symbol „099-DAI“. What kind of components can I connect to the outputs of the 099? The balanced preamplifier output terminals (23), (25) as well as the unbalanced preamplifier output (24) can be connected directly to a power amplifier (operating mode VARIABEL) or to another preamplifier (operating mode FIX). The 6,3mm Headphones socket (15) accepts any kind of headphones. The RCA Headphones terminals (14) are provided for the connection of an external headphones amplifier (recommended in the operating mode FIX). The two digital outputs accept components with digital inputs such as DAT recorders. The digital RCA output (17) provides the data stream of the selected digital input in either 96kHz or 192kHz sampling rate. The optical output (16) directly passes the data of the selected input up to a rate of 96kHz. How can I turn the 099 on and off? To have power at all, the AC mains switch (11) on the rear panel must be switched on. The POWER switch (8) on the front panel provides for three operating modes:

1. If the POWER switch (8) is set to off the preamp is switched off. 2. If the POWER switch (8) is set to Standby and the Power LED (9) lights up orange the unit is in standby

mode. It can now be switched on by toggling the switch briefly upwards, by remote control, by the Remote In jack or by using the BURLINK interface. The 099 switches to active operating mode and the color of the Power LED (9) changes to red.

3. If the POWER switch (8) is set to Standby and the Power LED (9) shines red, the unit is in active operating mode. If it is switched off by toggling the switch briefly upward, by using the remote control, the Remote In jack or the BURLINK interface the operating mode passes into standby and the Power LED (9) changes its color to orange.

How can I adjust the volume? You can adjust the playback volume for selected input by using the Volume control (7) or the VOL + and VOL – buttons on the remote control. How can I select a playback source? For source selection you can use either the Input selector knob (5) on the front panel or the buttons TUNER, TAPE, DISC and AUX on the remote control. You also have the option to select inputs using the STATION +/- buttons or the numerical buttons on the remote. However, it requires this function to be activated via the MENU. For details refer to the chapter SETUP MENU starting on page 16.

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Why, for example, does my CD player sound louder than my DVD player? It is perfectly normal for source equipment from different manufacturers to have dissimilar output levels. With the 099 preamplifier you are able to adjust these output levels. We recommend using the loudest source as reference and raising quieter sources to the same level. How to adjust input levels is described in the chapter SETUP MENU starting on page 16. Why is the output level always so low when I switch the 099 on? The 099 preamplifier has been set up in the factory to always start up in the same lowest volume level. You can change the start-up volume level using the menu. How to do it is described in the chapter SETUP MENU starting page 16. Why does my system not play very loud despite high volume settings? Some power amplifiers have high input impedance. To provide these amps with a sufficiently strong signal you can raise the overall output level of the 099. The how-to you can find in the chapter SETUP MENU starting page 16. When should I switch the volume control of the 099 off? The idea of a pre-preamplifier is not new. This is a component without its own volume control that combines various signal sources and at a unified level passes them on to a high-quality preamplifier offering only a limited number of inputs. The 099 can play the role of a pre-preamplifier and has the additional advantage of not only combining analog but also digital input signals and passing them on to a preamp in highest audiophile quality. How to switch the volume control of the 099 off is described in the chapter SETUP MENU starting page 16. I don’t remember the changes I made in the menu. Can I reset my settings? Yes. The SETUP MENU describes how to return the 099 to the default factory settings. What are the BURLINK interfaces for? The BURmester-Link interfaces are proved for remotely controlling the preamp via PC, CrestronTM or AMXTM systems. You may control all Burmester components via this interface and, thus, do not need many different handheld remotes. Please ask your dealer for details about these control systems. BURLINK commands can be found on page 20. Can I listen to music over my speakers even when headphones are connected to the stereo jack? Yes. The 099 is the first preamplifier from Burmester that offers this possibility. For safety reasons it is usually not possible to play music via the speakers when headphones are connected to the headphones socket. As a consequence of this either/or you always had to unplug the headphones to listen to your speakers. With the 099 preamp you can make this change by pressing a button on the remote. Details are described in the chapter Headphones output on page 14.

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TROUBLESHOOTING The 099 does not power up

- Have you set the AC mains switch to ON? - The POWER LED is blinking green. This indicates either a defective fuse F1 or that the voltage supplied by

your AC outlet does not conform to standards. Please contact your authorized dealer. - The POWER LED is blinking orange. This indicates that a fuse in your 099 is defective.

The unit is switched on but I cannot change the volume

- Most likely the SETUP MENU function has been activated. If both the AUDIO and the PHASE LEDs are blinking you can exit the SETUP MENU function by pressing the MENU button on your remote control.

- If you have selected the USB interface as input make sure the volume level in your PC is not set to 0. Why do some input LEDs blink and others do not?

- All digital inputs blink when they do not detect a usable signal at the input terminal. This way the unit indicates if it receives correct digital data at the input. In other words, the input LED on the front panel starts blinking if a digital input has been selected without the corresponding terminal on the rear panel being connected to a source. Hence, the blinking is normal operating procedure.

I cannot activate the fixed output level

- To avoid the accidental setting of a fixed output level that may damage your power amp or active speakers the fixed output level setting has to be confirmed with a code. You will find the details how to do it in the chapter SETUP MENU.

I cannot switch the unit on and the POWER LED is blinking orange

- The power supply is unable to provide voltage to the main transformer. Using the AC Mains switch (11) turn the 099 off and wait for app. 30 seconds before turning it back on. If nothing happens try it again. If the error persists it is most likely that one of the fuses is defective. Please contact your authorized dealer.

The 099 does not play back music via USB port

- Please check the USB cabling and connection. - Please check if the 099 is set as the active sound device in your computer’s operating system. - Make sure that the volume of the operating system and the software music player is not set to zero. - Please use a music player software on your computer to play music via the 099 sound device. - Make sure that the operating system of your computer is able to handle the desired USB audio class. Try to

adjust the audio class by longer pressing the Audio button on the remote control.

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GETTING STARTED The 099 preamplifier sports the BURMESTER GREEN power supply. This power supply automatically adjusts to the available AC voltage. Therefore, it is possible to operate this equipment in any country that supplies electricity within the voltage limits printed on the rear panel of the unit. • Connect the desired in- and outputs of the preamplifier with the other components of your playback system. For

details please refer to the chapter CONNECTIONS. • Make sure the AC mains switch (11) on the rear panel has been set to OFF. • Connect the power cord to the AC mains terminal (10) and plug the AC plug into the wall outlet. • Make sure the POWER switch (8) on the front panel is also OFF. • Switch the AC mains switch (11) on the rear panel to ON. The POWER LED (9) will light up green for about

two seconds. During this time the power supply recognizes the available voltage and adjusts to it. After this procedure has been concluded the POWER LED (9) will go dark again.

• Now you can switch the preamplifier fully on using the POWER switch (8) on the front panel.

The following chapters of this Owner’s Manual will provide detailed instructions about the extraordinary possibilities and capabilities of the 099 preamplifier.

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CONNECTIONS All input terminals of the 099 preamplifier are located on the rear panel. During the connecting procedure all individual components of your playback system must be turned off. As delivered from the factory the 099 will function as a simple straightforward preamplifier because some of its more sophisticated features have not yet been activated. However, the manifold possibilities to adjust and customize your 099 are easy to access and execute via a setup menu. If desired, the 099 can be easily reset to the factory settings. Analog inputs Line-level sources such as CD player, FM tuner, tape decks etc. can be connected to the

preamp using three balanced inputs marked AUX (26), TAPE (27) and TUNER (28). The connection can be made with XLR plugs as well as with 6,3mm stereo jacks. The labeling on the rear panel corresponds to the designation of the inputs on the front panel.

The balanced XLR inputs have the following pin polarity:

PIN1=GND, PIN2=NEG, PIN3=POS. The balanced input sockets for jacks have the following polarity:

Tip=POS, Ring=NEG, Sleeve=GND.

Adapter plugs In case your source components offer only unbalanced outputs you may still connect to the

balanced inputs by using jack-to-RCA adapters. Four adapters are supplied as standard, enabling you to connect two unbalanced source components. If you need more they can be obtained at your authorized dealer.

Digital inputs To connect digital sources like CD players, DVD players, Satellite Receivers or TV sets the

099 offers two digital RCA inputs (18) and three digital TOSLINK inputs (19). The labeling of the inputs on the rear panel corresponds to the designation of the inputs on the front panel. Please note: The digital TOSLINK inputs (19) can only process signals up to 96kHz/24Bit. If a 192kHz/24Bit input signal is received no music will play.

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USB port For the audio connection of computers, the 099 provides a USB input (20). This input

supports class 1 audio (up to 96kHz/24Bit) as well as class 2 audio (up to 192kHz/24 Bit) depending on the operating system of the computer. Since the USB input is a slave input, you cannot connect USB sticks or hard disc drives to it.

USB connection When the 099 is connected to a Microsoft® based computer for the very first time, the driver for USB Class 1 audio will be installed automatically. Afterwards you are able to choose the Burmester Class 1 audio output in your system settings of the operating system. If you now play any music on your computer, it will be transmitted to the 099. Unfortunately problems might occur with PCs working with Microsoft operating systems. Thus we recommend using Class 1 audio with Microsoft PCs. The Apple® operating systems support both, USB Class 1 and USB Class 2 audio. Both systems are recognized automatically. Simply choose the setting you like by longer pressing the Audio button on the remote control. The system settings now offers the option of which sample rate you want to choose.

USB-quality The 099 supports two types of USB connections: USB Class 1 audio and USB Class 2

audio. The two settings differ in their transfer quality. USB Class 1 audio supports up to 96 kHz / 24 Bit. Class 2 audio supports up to 192 kHz / 24 Bit The 099 only supports the USB 2.0 standard. Please note: You may control the playback volume with the PC as well as with the 099. Hence, if the volume level on the PC has been set to 0 the 099 receives no input signal.

Analog output To connect power amps or active speakers the 099 preamplifier offers a balanced preamp

output (23), (25) as well as an unbalanced preamp output (24).The signal from a selected source at these outputs is subject to the volume control. The XLR output terminal has the following pin polarity: PIN1=GND, PIN2=NEG, PIN3=POS.

Digital outputs The 099 offers the possibility to process incoming digital signals in the digital domain. It has

two digital outputs available. However, these two outputs have different functions. While the digital TOSLINK output (16) simply passes signals through irrespective of the selected input, the digital RCA output (17) passes signal in either 96kHz/24Bit or 192kHz/24Bit. Example: If the digital input receives a 44.1kHz signal, the optical output will also be 44.1kHz, while the digital RCA output (17) will supply either 96kHz or 192 kHz (see also the chapter about sampling rates on page 15). You can change the sampling rate with the remote control. By pressing the AUDIO button on the remote you can easily switch between 96kHz and 192 kHz. Please note: The digital TOSLINK output (16) can only process signal up to 96kHz. A 192kHz signal cannot be fed through to the optical output.

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Headphones output The 099 offers two outputs for headphones. A Headphones Preamplifier output (14) and

a conventional Headphones socket (15) for 6,3mm stereo jacks. The Headphones Preamplifier output (14) is designated for headphone amplifiers or wireless headphones. These outputs always receive the output signal, regardless whether headphones have been connected to the Headphones socket (15) or not. The Headphones socket (15) accepts headphones with a 6,3mm stereo jack and impedance greater than 16Ω. CAUTION: To avoid any damage the playback via the two preamplifier outputs RCA (24) and XLR (23), (25) is cut off automatically when a headphones jack is plugged in. For safety reasons the volume is adjusted to its lowest level when plugging the jack in or pulling it out of its socket. The playback volume of the headphones can be adjusted with the Volume control knob (7) on the front panel or with the VOLUME + and VOLUME – buttons on the remote. However, you do have the possibility to listen to music via the preamplifier outputs RCA (24) and XLR (23), (25) without having to unplug your headphones. By briefly pressing the OSD button on the remote you can switch between the Headphones jack (15) and the two preamplifier outputs RCA (24) and XLR (23), (25). For safety reasons the volume is adjusted down to the lowest level at each switch. The Headphones Preamplifier output (14) is not affected by these changes. It is always on.

REMOTE By connecting the DC OUT (21) socket with a corresponding DC IN socket of another

Burmester component you enable the 099 to remotely switch this other component on or off. In this operating mode the 099 functions as master. By connecting the DC IN (22) socket with the corresponding DC OUT socket of another Burmester component the preamplifier can be remotely switched on or off by this other component. In this case the 099 preamp functions as slave.

BURLINK The ports for BURmester-Link interfaces (12), (13) will accept all kinds of control systems

(for example PC, CRESTRON, AMX etc.). These systems offer a convenient way to control your complete playback system, for example using a programmable touch panel. The LEDs next to these ports marked T and R (for Transmit and Receive) indicate data exchange activity. The commands for controlling the 099 preamp can be found in the chapter BURLINK.

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OPERATING AND CONTROL FEATURES The operating controls of the 099 preamplifier are located on the front panel. The AC mains switch is located on the rear panel of the preamp. AC mains switch The AC mains switch (11), which completely separates the preamp from AC power, is

located on the rear panel above the AC mains input. Setting it to ON powers up the Standby transformer.

Switching On/off The POWER switch (8) switches the 099 on or off, provided the AC mains switch on the

rear panel has been set to ON. If the POWER switch (8) is set to „OFF“ all functions of the preamp have been disabled. If you toggle the POWER switch (8) from „OFF“ to „STBY“ the POWER LED (9) will light up orange and the preamp is in standby operating mode. Once in „STBY“ mode, the unit can be switched into full operating mode by toggling the POWER switch (8) briefly upward, by pressing the POWER button on the remote, by using the BURLINK interface or by the DC IN connection to another Burmester component. A red POWER LED (9) indicates full operating mode (ON). In this mode all functions of the preamplifier are powered up. CAUTION: Always switch the preamp off using the POWER switch (8) (Position OFF) first before you switch the AC mains switch (11) to OFF.

Volume control Using the Volume control knob (7) the playback volume can be adjusted in 64 increments

from 0 (off) to 63 (full volume). The selected volume level is indicated by Volume level LEDs (4) on the left side of the volume control knob. If a fixed output level has been selected in the SETUP Menu, the Volume control knob (7) is automatically disabled. In this setting the top LED of the Volume level LEDs (4) remains lit. The Volume control knob (7) is also used to change functions in the SETUP Menu.

Input selection Use the Input selector knob (5) to select the input that you want to play back via the

outputs. The selected input is indicated by a lit Input selection LED (1) on the right side of the Input selector knob. The selected input signal passes not only to the analog outputs but also to the digital outputs and the headphones outputs. The Input selector knob (5) is also used to change functions in the SETUP Menu.

Phase modification Not all manufacturers use the same pin polarity for XLR terminals. To account for these

differences the 099 offers the possibility to switch the phase on each individual input. This modification can only be done by remote and is activated or deactivated by pressing and holding the DIM button. When the phase of an input has been switched the PHASE LED (2) will illuminate.

Sampling rate For each digital input the 099 offers the possibility to individually select the sampling rate for

D/A conversion as well as for the signal at the digital RCA output. You can activate or deactivate this function by briefly pressing the AUDIO button on the remote. Choose the setting that sounds best to you. If the sampling rate of 192kHz/24Bit has been selected for an input the AUDIO LED (3) will illuminate.

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SETUP MENU The 099 preamplifier offers a whole range of special settings and functionalities that enable you to customize the unit according to your individual requirements. Use the SETUP MENU to navigate and choose special settings. Activate the menu by pressing the MENU button on the remote. When the menu function has been chosen the Phase LED (2) and the Audio LED (3) start blinking to indicate that the preamp is in menu mode. To navigate through the menu items use the Input selector knob (5) or the ► ◄ buttons on the remote. To change menu options use the Volume control knob (7) or the ▲ ▼ buttons on the remote. While in menu mode the Input selection LEDs (1) highlight the menu items and the Volume level LEDs (4) the different options for the menu items. While you are navigating the menu and customize your settings the music from the selected source keeps playing. Thus you can hear the immediate sound effect of the changes you’ve made. Please note: In our following instructions we assume that you’ve already activated the menu mode with the remote and that both LEDs (2) and (3) are blinking. Here is an overview over all menu items. The columns Input selection LED (1) and Volume level LED (4) explain how the 099 visualizes the different menu options. The following pages explain each item in detail.

MENU ITEMS OPTIONS Input selection LED (1) Volume level LED (4)

Input level Page 17

Separate input level adjustment for each input

The LED of the selected input is illuminated

LEDs on the front panel indicate level boost or reduction

Startup volume Page17

Sets the volume level at which the preamp starts up All LEDs illuminate

The bottom three LEDs indicate the startup volume level

Input selection by remote control

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Deactivates the STATION +/– buttons and the numerical buttons on the remote

The TUNER LED goes dark, all other LEDs illuminate

LED on = activated LED off = deactivated

Turn controls on or off

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Enables or disables the control knobs on the front panel of the 099

The TAPE LED goes dark, all other LEDs illuminate

LED on = activated LED off = deactivated

Output gain adjustment

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Changes the overall gain of the 099 between High und Low

The AUX LED goes dark, all other LEDs illuminate

LED off = low (+0dB) LED on = high (+6dB)

Volume control Page19

Adjustable volume or fixed output level

The CD LED goes dark, all other LEDs illuminate

LED off = variable LED on = fixed level

Factory default settings

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Restoring the factory settings (Default settings as shipped)

The DVD LED goes dark, all other LEDs illuminate

LED blinks when the default settings are restored

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Input level In factory default setting, all inputs have been adjusted to the same gain level. Gain

adjustments of individual inputs may be necessary to avoid large volume jumps when switching between source components with dissimilar output levels. A perfect adjustment may not be possible in all cases but the 099 lets you lower or boost the gain by up to 14dB. This should be sufficient to adjust the inputs for most source components to an identical level. When adjusting the input levels we recommend using the loudest source as reference. Try to boost the other inputs to the same level. Should that not be possible try incrementally lowering the loudest source. When opening the menu the last active input will automatically appear as preset input. As indication the LED to the left of the input will illuminate. To choose a different input use either the Input selector knob (5) or the ► ◄ buttons on the remote control. Once you have selected the desired input you can use the Volume control knob (7) or the ▲ ▼ buttons on the remote control to adjust the gain. The adjustment range goes from -14dB to +14dB in 1dB increments. To exit the menu, simply press the MENU button on your remote.

Startup volume When the 099 preamplifier is switched on it always starts up with the same volume

level. This startup volume setting can be adjusted from level 01 to a maximum level of 20. To dial in this menu item use the Input selector knob (5) or press the ► ◄ buttons on the remote until all Input selection LEDs (1) are lit. Now you can use the Volume control knob (7) or the ▲ ▼ buttons on your remote to change the startup volume level. The bottom three of the Volume level LEDs (4) indicate the selected startup volume. To exit the menu, simply press the MENU button on your remote.

Input selection via remote If you would like to change inputs using the STATION+/- buttons or the Numerical

buttons on your remote this option has to be activated in the menu. Turn the Input selector knob (5) or press the ► ◄ buttons on your remote until the

TUNER LED in the row of Input selection LEDs (1) goes dark while all other LEDs are illuminated (see chart).

By turning the Volume control knob (7) or by pressing the ▲ ▼ buttons on the remote you can now activate or deactivate this option. When input selection via remote has been activated the center LED of the Volume level LEDs (4) is illuminated. To exit the menu, simply press the MENU button on your remote.

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Disabling the control knobs To prevent unwanted use of the 099 preamplifier the control knobs on the front panel

may be disabled. The unit will then only respond to the POWER switch. The 099 can now be controlled by remote only. This serves as child safety for example. Turn the Input selector knob (5) or press the ► ◄ buttons on your remote until the TAPE LED in the row of Input selection LEDs (1) goes dark while all other LEDs are illuminated (see chart). By turning the Volume control knob (7) or by pressing the ▲ ▼ buttons on the remote you can now activate or deactivate this option. When the control knobs are enabled the center LED of the Volume level LEDs (4) is illuminated. To exit the menu, simply press the MENU button on your remote.

Output gain adjustment If you are operating the preamplifier with power amps or active speakers with low

input sensitivity you may boost the maximum overall gain by +6dB. The adjustment is done in the menu under the AUX menu option. Turn the Input selector knob (5) or press the ► ◄ buttons on your remote until the AUX LED in the row of Input selection LEDs (1) goes dark while all other LEDs are illuminated (see chart). By turning the Volume control knob (7) or by pressing the ▲ ▼ buttons on the remote you can now activate or deactivate this option. When the high-gain option has been activated the center LED of the Volume level LEDs (4) is illuminated. To exit the menu, simply press the MENU button on your remote.

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Fixed output level The output volume of the 099 preamplifier may be set at a fixed level. In this

operating mode it can function as a busbar for different source components by passing their differing signals on at a uniform output level. If a fixed output level has been set the top LED of the Volume level LEDs (4) will illuminate. CAUTION: If the top Volume Level LED (4) is illuminated the preamplifier must not be connected directly to power amps or active speakers! It indicates that the outputs carry maximum signal gain, which may be enough to damage your power amplifier or active speakers. To prevent the fixed output level from being activated by accident it’s setting must be confirmed by a combination of numerals. Turn the Input selector knob (5) or press the ► ◄ buttons on your remote until the CD LED in the row of Input selection LEDs (1) goes dark while all other LEDs are illuminated (see chart). To confirm the fixed output level you must press the buttons 0, 9, 9, and OK in sequence on your remote. It must take you no more than three seconds between pressing the first and last button. Otherwise, the 099 exits the menu. If the confirmation was done correctly the center Volume level LED (4) blinks briefly to indicate that the fixed output level has been set. After that it stays lit. To return to variable output simply press a ▲ ▼ button on your remote or turn the Volume control knob (7) after the appropriate menu item (CD LED is not lit) has been selected. The center LED of the Volume level LEDs (4) will go dark and the 099 is back in variable output volume mode. CAUTION: Before you switch from variable to fixed output volume you must disconnect your power amp or active speakers from the preamplifier! To exit the menu, simply press the MENU button on your remote.

Factory default settings If you would like to reset your preamp back to the factory default settings you must

turn the Input selector knob (5) or press the ► ◄ buttons on your remote until the DVD LED in the row of Input selection LEDs (1) goes dark while all other LEDs are illuminated (see chart).

If you now turn the Volume control knob (7) in any direction or press the OK button on your remote the preamp will return to the factory default settings. During this process the center LED of the Volume level LEDs (4) is blinking. After the unit has been successfully reset, the preamp returns to the menu and the Tuner input. The factory default settings are as follows: - Phase of all inputs: 0° - Sampling rate of all inputs: 96kHz/24Bit - Gain setting of all inputs: 0dB - Startup volume: 01 - Input selection by remote: OFF - Control knobs on the front panel: ON - Output gain: +0dB - Volume control: variable. To exit the menu, simply press the MENU button on your remote.

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BURLINK

CONNECTIONS The BURLINK interface can be accessed either by the 9-pin D-SUB port (RS-232) (12) or by the USB port (13). Configuration of RS-232: 9600Baud, 8Bit, Parity: none, 1Stoppbit, and no hardware handshake. Before using the USB port the appropriate drivers must be installed. The software for the USB port is compatible with the operating systems WINDOWS 2000 and WINDOWS XP.

COMMANDS All necessary commands to control the 099 preamplifier are listed below. The commands must be sent in capital letters and each command must end with a „carriage return“ \r.

POWON\r switches the 099 on POWOFF\r switches the 099 into Standby mode INP+\r activates the inputs in rising sequence INP-\r activates the inputs in falling sequence INP1\r activates the Tuner input INP2\r activates the Tape input INP3\r activates the Aux input INP4\r activates the CD input INP5\r activates the DVD input INP6\r activates the TV input INP7\r activates the SAT input INP8\r activates the NET input INP9\r activates the USB port VOLUP\r raises the volume by one increment VOLDN\r lowers the volume by one increment VOLxx\r adjusts the playback volume to a fixed level xx (from 00 to 63) PHASE\r switches the phase of the activated input between 0˚ and 180˚ PHASE180\r inverts the phase of the activated input to 180˚ PHASE0\r inverts the phase of the activated input to 0˚

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AUDIO\r switches the D/A converter between 96kHz and 192kHz sampling rate AUDIO96\r changes the sampling rate of the D/A converter module to 96kHz AUDIO192\r changes the sampling rate of the D/A converter module to 192kHz USB\r switches between USB Class 1 and USB Class 2 USB1\r changes the USB input to Class 1 Audio USB2\r changes the USB input to Class 2 Audio DIM\r switches the LEDS on or off at each command DIM0\r switches the display on DIM3\r switches the display off TYPE\r shows the type of component VERSION\r shows the software version number SNR\r shows the serial number of the component MENU\r opens and exits the SETUP MENU NAV_UP\r corresponds to the ▲ button on the remote control NAV_DN\r corresponds to the ▼ button on the remote control NAV_LEFT\r corresponds to the ◄ button on the remote control NAV_RIGHT\r corresponds to the ► button on the remote control NAV_OK\r corresponds to the OK button on the remote (confirms command)

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TECHICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (W x H x D) 482 x 95 x 345 mm

(19 x 3.7 x 13.6 inch) Weight app. 8,5 kg

(approx. 18.7 lbs( Voltage requirement 100 V - 120 V 50Hz/60Hz 200 V - 240 V 50Hz/60Hz

Fuses F1, F2 slow 500mA E F3, F4 slow 1A E

F5 slow 50mA E Power consumption ON 25 W

STBY <1 W

OFF <1 W

PLEASE NOTE: The dimensions do not include the length of binding posts and the space needed for plugs of interconnect cables.

The technical data and design of this product are subject to change without notice.

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REMARKS

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