d — premier - Devialet

d — premier
USER MANUAL

Congratulations!
You’ve just acquired the most ambitious and innovative product in the world of hi-fi,
the D-Premier amplifier with hybrid technology . The D-Premier will provide you with the
most amazing listening experiences. Share them, discover new music, more than ever your pleasure
is the driving force behind our innovation.
Devialet strives to reach exellence with simplicity of use in mind.This manual contains all the
information you need to setup and use your D-Premier.You will find additional information on
our website www.devialet.com. Should you wish to share your opinion or comments, do not
hesitate to contact us.
To benefit from our product upgrades and support, please register your D-Premier online
via our website www.devialet.com.
Enjoy!
USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL — 01

What’s included in your d-premier package
• D-PREMIER
• REMOTE DEVICE (BATTERIES INCLUDED)
• POWER CABLE
• USER MANUAL
• WARRANTY BOOK
• MICROFIBER WIPE
• TEMPLATE FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING
• HEX KEY (TO CHANGE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE DEVICE)
SOURCE
BASS
INVERT
USER MANUAL — 02

D-Premier set-up
D-Premier can be placed horizontally, or mounted on the wall in a vertical position.
To mount it vertically, use the template provided. It indicates the positioning of fixing points
on the wall, the type of screws as well as assembly instructions. The slots beneath the unit’s feet
are designed to lock the D-Premier in place using appropriate screws.
The screen will automatically rotate when D-Premier is vertically mounted.
Do not cover the D-Premier to ensure proper cooling.
USER MANUAL — 03

Connecting sources & speakers
Remove the protective film from the D-Premier top panel.
Connect your sources and speakers. Then connect the D-Premier to the AC power supply
using the mains cord provided. Note that earth is required.
We recommend the use of the digital inputs (for a CD-player for instance).
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A B C D F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R
All the connecting ports are located at the rear of the amplifier, recessed under the rear panel.
To remove the rear panel, slide it horizontally.
To replace the panel, carefully position it in the guides and push firmly.
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A
B C
D
E F
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J K
L
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P
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SD CARD / SET-UP
SD CARD SLOT — FOR THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AMPLIFIER
OPTICAL 1 & 2 TOSLINK®
OPTICAL INPUTS — FOR CD, DVD, COMPUTER OR PORTABLE DIGITAL PLAYERS…
LINE 2 / PHONO (MC/MM) *
INPUTS RIGHT (R) AND LEFT (L) FOR TURNTABLE (MM)
LINE 1 *
INPUTS RIGHT (R) AND LEFT (L) FOR CD, DVD, COMPUTER, …
DIGITAL 2 *
S/PDIF DIGITAL INPUT FOR CD, DVD, COMPUTER, …
DIGITAL 1 *
S/PDIF DIGITAL INPUT FOR CD, DVD, COMPUTER, …
AES/EBU
XLR DIGITAL INPUT FOR PROFESSIONAL SOURCES
RIGHT SPEAKER & LEFT SPEAKER
UNIVERSAL LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT TERMINALS
RS-232
INPUT FOR HOME AUTOMATION (JACK 3,5MM)
MAINS 100-120/220-240V
POWER SUPPLY (EARTH REQUIRED)
HDMI IN & OUT
HDMI 1.3 INPUT & OUTPUT FOR HD FORMATS, SACD, BLU-RAY PLAYERS, HD TV…
GROUND FOR PHONO
RADIO AERIAL
TRIGGER IN/OUT
FOR CHAINED COMPONENTS (JACK 3,5MM)
* CONFIGURABLE INPUTS VIA SD CARD (see p. 08)
USER MANUAL — 05

Getting started & instructions
To turn on your D-Premier, press the main power button on the front panel .
Hold the remote device about 30cm from the amplifier and turn the main volume dial
to activate it. In everyday use, the main button on the front panel of the D-Premier
or the button 1 on the remote device allows you to:
- turn on the unit or activate sleep mode: short press
- turn off the unit: press and hold the button
1
2
3
1
2
3 4
POWER ON/SLEEP MODE CONTROL
VOLUME CONTROL
SOURCE SELECTION
Warning
D-Premier reproduces sounds with extreme linearity, i.e. without distortion even at high volume level.
Therefore you might be tempted to use it at unusually high levels. Take care of your ears and control
your listening levels during prolonged periods.
4
5
USER MANUAL — 06
AUDIO SIGNAL PHASE INVERSION
ON/OFF
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT (IF CONFIGURED)
2
5

D-Premier control screen
The control screen indicates by default the volume level (from -97,5dB to +30dB)
as well as the source selected.
Successive tapping on the button 3 allows you to change the desired source.
The analogue sources always appear in black. The connected digital sources appear in black or,
in orange when there are no signals.
BUTTON 3 BUTTON 3
DIAL
dB
2
BUTTON 5 BUTTON 4
(IF CONFIGURED)
USER MANUAL — 07
BUTTON
3
BY DEFAULT VALUE+
MUST BE MAINTAINED

Customise your D-Premier
The included SD card allows you to customise or configure the inputs (phono settings,
subwoofer activation,multiamplification, etc.) as well as upgrading the software.
Turn off the amplifier, eject the SD card located
at the rear of the amplifier.
USER MANUAL — 08
Insert the SD card in your computer.
Go to our website www.devialet.com and follow
the instructions under the ‘Customising
D-Premier’ section.

Once your upgrade or new settings are saved,
insert your SD card back into the D-Premier.
Turn on the unit, the screen will indicate that
the new settings are loading, this process is
automatic and may take a few minutes to
complete.
When the operation is processed, you may turn
on the newly configured unit.
USER MANUAL — 09

Changing batteries on your D-Premier’s remote device
D-Premier’s remote operates with tow AAA batteries LR03 1,5V (provided with the product);
life span is about 2 years (please recycle your used batteries).
The battery compartment is located at the back of the remote.
To access the batteries, unscrew the back panel using the hex key provided.
Insert the new batteries and replace the back panel.
Then get started again (see p.06)
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Technical specifications
d-premier
— MAXIMUM POWER: 2x240W
- SPEAKER IMPEDANCE RANGE: 8 TO 2
— 600W SWITCHED-MODE POWER SUPPLY
— D/A CONVERTER T.I. PCM 1792 192kHz/24 bits
— COLOR SCREEN
— INTERNAL IR SENSOR
— THD+N AT FULL POWER: 0.001%
— IMD SMTPE: 0.001%
— SNR: 130 dB UNWEIGHTED
— THERMAL DISTORTION: UNMEASURABLE
— OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 85%
— MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION: 600W — SLEEP MODE POWER CONSUMPTION: