Getting started
1 Unpack the I35
Your I35 is supplied with:
- The Chromecast built-in Quick Start Guide
- Mains cable
- IR cable
- Trigger cable
- Antennas for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- C25 remote control with batteries
- AC Polarity Pen
If any of these items are missing please contact your supplier. We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit at a later date.
Note that the I35 is supplied with a protective film on the display glass. Remove the film for a clearer whiter display.
2 Connect speakers
The I35 is designed to be connected directly to a pair of loudspeakers.
- Connect the red wire from each speaker to the red terminal marked + and the black wire from each speaker to the black terminal marked –.
The terminals can accept speaker cables terminated with spade terminals, banana plugs, or bare wires.
To connect bare wires unscrew the terminal, pass the bare wire through the hole in the terminal bolt, and clamp the wire in place by screwing the terminal back down hand tight.
Analogue outputs
The I35 provides fixed-level and variable-level analogue outputs on the LINE and PRE outputs on RCA connectors, to allow you to connect to active speakers or an analogue recorder.
Digital output
The I35 also provides a coax digital output on an RCA connector.
3 Connect inputs
You can connect up to two balanced sources, up to three unbalanced sources, and up to six digital sources to the inputs on the back panel.
Balanced inputs
- Connect balanced sources, such as the Primare CD35 CD player, to balanced inputs A1 and A2 using high quality XLR cables.
Unbalanced inputs
- Connect unbalanced sources to the unbalanced inputs A3, A4, and A5 using high quality RCA cables.
Digital inputs
- Connect digital optical sources to the digital optical inputs D6 to D9 using optical cables.
- Connect digital coax sources to the digital coax inputs D10 and D11 using digital RCA cables.
You can also connect a USB flash drive to the USB-A input, and a PC or Mac to the USB-B input to use the I35 as an audio output device for your computer. For more information see Playing music from a drive or music server.
Streaming
You can also stream music wirelessly to the I35 from a mobile phone, tablet, computer, or other Prisma product via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, or via a wired Ethernet connection. For more information see Streaming music from a phone, tablet, or PC.
4 Connect the antennae
- Connect the two antennae supplied with the I35 to the ANT 1 and ANT 2 sockets on the back panel, and position the two antennae at a slight angle from the vertical.
One antenna is for Bluetooth connectivity, and the other one is for Wi-Fi connectivity.
5 Connect power
Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the I35 into the power connector on the back panel, and connect the other end to a wall socket.
If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets please contact your supplier for an alternative cable.
Note: See Phase for information about getting the best sound from your I35.
WARNING: Always disconnect the I35 from the mains power before connecting or disconnecting any cables.
- Switch on the I35, using the switch on the back panel.
To switch on from standby
- Press
on the front panel or remote control.
The display shows:
6 Connect to a network
For best results we recommend connecting via cable.
To connect via an Ethernet cable
- Connect an Ethernet cable between your router and the LAN socket on the back panel of the I35.
When the I35 is ready to set up the network the display will show:
- Install the free Google Home app on your mobile device.
- Run Google Home.
It will display New device found, I35.
- Click SET UP and follow the instructions.
After playing a test sound you will be prompted to select a name for your I35.
You will now be able to stream music to your I35.
To disconnect from the Ethernet network
- Remove the Ethernet cable.
To connect via Wi-Fi
When the I35 is ready to set up the network the display will show:
- Make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled on your mobile device.
- Install the free Google Home app on your mobile device.
- Run Google Home.
It will display New device found, I35.
- Click SET UP and follow the instructions.
After playing a test sound you will be prompted to connect to your home Wi-Fi network.
- Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
You will now be able to stream music to your I35.
To disconnect from the Wi-Fi network
Either:
- Select Wi-Fi settings for the I35 in the Google Home app.
- Select Forget this network.
Or:
- Reset the I35 to its factory defaults; see Factory reset.