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1. Contents Page RICCOMUCRNS ote annentceefadadeweedahanceret 3 Safety WISUUCUIONS lt 5 nr cieneres oeadwar ores 4 Armiplinier contos ee ernir ia 5 Remote control 0 c cece eee eee 6 Amplifier connections 00 7 HOWTO USG ot adnrgt ah cee pur aiia es 8 Maintenance na na 9 Troubleshooting n a naana 10 Specifications sicesirisierireriris ved n ass 2 SVC E e area e a a sex a tot 12 Congratulations on your choice of the Fatman iTube by TL Audio We have used years of audio engineering experience to bring you a product that will truly enhance your listening experience In order to obtain the best performance from this system please read this owners manual thoroughly and use your iTube only in accordance QE QED c with its instructions USER MANUAL ENGLISH Kit Contents iTube Vacuum Tube Amplifier with iPod dock High quality directional speaker cables Aux source audio cable for connection of portable media devices Phone MP3 CD and Computer Video cable to connect between amplifier and TV screen Red i sonically matched speakers for optimum performance Safety Instructions Please read the following precautions before attempting to operate the iTube power supply as indicated on the unit Unplug the iTube when not in use for along period Always Read instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read thoroughly before attempting to opera2. AC Power Input S Video Output Line Inputs Composite Video Output REAR PANEL ATTENTION Your iTube should only be NOTE re started 5 minutes after switching off to avoid damaging the tubes Although product is pictured without the cage cover the cage covering the tubes must be in place during operation This product can get hot Keep away from babies and children Remote Control Next Fast Stop Select Down Menu Back Mute Foward Light Play Pause Power Previous Repeat Shuffle Up Volume Bass Treble Button Rewind Menu Control speaker functions Control iPod functions Power Button Press to turn on the iTube When an iPod is docked into the dock and dock is turned power indicator will illuminate on some iPod functions can be controlled using the ae speaker system s remote control Master Volume Press the button to increase p 7 master volume Press the button to decrease Play Pause song Press play pause button master volume Turn off iPod Press and hold play button Treble Volume Press the button to increase Skip to next song Press next fast forward treble volume Start a song again Press previous rewind Press the button to decrease treble volume Play previous song Press previous rewind twice Bass Volume Press the button to increase Fast forward song Press and hold next fast forward bass volume Rewind a song Press and hold previous rewind Press the button to decrease bass v
3. cover or the back of unit there are no user serviceable parts When this product is moved from a cool to a warm place condensation may occur on the surface of the vacuum tube In this instance please allow 1 hour before attempting to operate the unit This will avoid leakage or blowout of the vacuum tube due to sudden heat The iTube should be serviced by an authorised service engineer in the event of any of the following circumstances 1 The power supply or cord sustains damage 2 The unit is struck by a falling object 3 The unit is exposed to rain or moisture 4 Liquid is inadvertently spilt on the unit 5 The unit does not seem to operate normally or exhibits a sudden change in performance 6 The unit has been dropped Any unauthorised changes or modifications to this equipment would render the manufacturer s warranty null and void CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN USER MANUAL ENGLISH Amplifier controls ripen Q 7 vancs s TUGE RED IR receiver LED Power button Input select Volume FRONT PANEL The indicator light above the power switch will illuminate when the power is ON To switch power OFF simply turn switch in the alternate direction Before switching on the power please set the volume control to a low setting to avoid damage to your speakers Please note that a speaker protection circuit will mute speaker sound for a few seconds after power is switched ON Speaker Outputs
4. to operate normally please check the following points to determine if the fault can be corrected with one of the simple suggestions below If you feel your unit is still faulty after reading this please contact your authorised dealer or service centre SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY No Power Front LED is off No Sound from speaker system Acoustic image Is unstable characterised by unnatural sound and insufficient low range tonal quality iPod volume does not increase audio volume Crackling sound from speakers Power adaptor is not connected properly Mains supply is off If from remote battery needs replacing Volume control is turned down Speakers are not connected properly Input Select incorrect The positive and negative polarities of the iTube and speaker system are not matched iPod volume control only controls volume to the headphone jack Bad connection A problem with your audio source 7VJQRE ReEDb i Make sure power is firmly plugged in Test with another appliance different socket Replace battery Turn volume up slowly until desired level Check wires are firmly and correctly inserted Ensure that you have control selected to either iPod dock or Aux depending on which you are using Reconnect the speakers ensuring the polarities are aligned to the iTube Use the iTube s amplifier volume control when the iPod is docked Check connection if iPod is in docking stati
5. ains supply until after you have connected the AC power adaptor between them Itis recommended that you disconnect the power supply from the mains when the unit is in a protracted period of non use when on holiday travelling for instance QE QED SPEAKERS When connecting speakers ensure they have an impedance of between 4 amp 8 ohms Connect the speakers to the terminals using either the supplied speaker cable banana plug or high quality bare stripped speaker wire Please note that if your speaker wires are not connected properly you may hear no sound or if polarities are reversed you will hear oddities in the signal path with an unnatural loss of bass frequencies When using bare speaker wires fit at least 1 6mm of insulation inside the speaker terminals so that no bare wire is visible Make sure the wire holders are firmly screwed in to prevent wires from becoming loose If wires touch each other the speakers and or iTube could be damaged USER MANUAL ENGLISH Maintenance Switch off units when out of use Allow units to cool completely before cleaning Clean using a soft cloth or supplied brush periodically When cleaning the Vacuum tube take great care please only gently shake the tube to take it down and then install tubes in the same way after clean Do not attempt to clean the products with chemical solvents this may damage the finish of the iTube Troubleshooting If your iTube fails
6. olume O VJQRE ReEDb i USER MANUAL ENGLISH iTube Red i Connections TV Connect the AV cable o gt yellow to the video output yellow of the unit and to the video input of your TV OH Connecta S video cable notincluded to the S video output of the unit and to the S video input of your TV If your TV has S video input SPEAKER OUTPUT re To ot be FA loo White Red beal Walkman or MP3 MP4 Player CD PLAYER How to Use CONNECTIONS Before attempting to make any connections to or from the iTube firstly ensure that the iTube and all connecting devices are switched OFF When making connections to other devices from the iTube take the time to ensure that they are correct For instance L Left to L left and R right to R right Make sure connecting pins on wires are clean and dust free and that all connectors are inserted into the iTube fully and correctly Always turn both the power switches to the OFF position on the units when connecting or disconnecting the iTube tube amp or the power Supply POWER c Do not switch on the iTube or m
7. on check connection of the 3 5mm stereo cable Make sure it is connected line out audio out or headphone out of your source and NOT speaker out Unplug the 3 5mm stereo cable from the audio source then plug it into the headphone jack of an alternative source e g CD player Mp3 player USER MANUAL ENGLISH SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Sound is distorted Volume level on iTube is Decrease the volume to a too high more appropriate level Sound source is distorted WAV and MIDI files are often of poor quality therefore distortion and noise are easily noticed through a high quality system Try a different audio source such as music CD Radio Interference Too close to a radio tower Move speakers to different positions to see if interference Remote control doesn t Low battery Replace battery work Remote is not pointing in correct Point the remote control towards the direction or within range docking station within 20ft of the unit TV can not display Bad connection Check connection if iPod is in docking station check connection of output cable iPod video set up is incorrect Please check iPod video set up Specification Power Output 25Wx2 Frequency Response 20Hz 20KHz 1 5dB Harmonic Distortion lt 0 5 Signal To Noise Ratio gt 86dB Input Impedance 47KQ Output Impedance 40 8Q Valve Type 1x6E2 2x6N2 Power Supply AC100 120V 50 60Hz AC220 240V 50 60Hz Dimensions Amp 368 x 202
8. te the Fatman iTube Retain Instructions in a safe place for future reference Follow all instructions detailed in this manual Observe all safety warnings given in this manual This unit should NOT be situated in close proximity to water Avoid placement near bathtubs sinks washing machines swimming pool etc Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or to extremes of temperature or humidity Do not place near direct heat sources such as radiators stoves gas fires naked flames or candles Ensure that the unit is placed on a clean dry and flat surface before operation Do not drop unit apply excessive force to the controls or place heavy objects on top of the unit Do not allow excessive levels of dust to gather on the iTube To clean use a soft dry cloth If necessary use a damp cloth without any solvents Ensure that the area in which the unit is situated has adequate ventilation Do not place the iTube in a position where its ventilation may become obstructed Avoid placement on beds sofas rugs enclosed bookcases cabinets and any other area which may cause interference to the ventilation of the product thus causing it to overheat Ensure that the unit is connected to the correct O KUQE ReED i make sure power cables are placed safely and are not obstructing a walkway This product can get hot Do not touch the tubes and keep away from babies and children To avoid risk of electric shock do not attempt to remover the
9. x 150mm WxHxD Single Speaker 132 x 154 x 260mm WxHxD Weight Amp 5 8kgs Single Speaker 2 5kgs Service Please contact your local authorised dealer or reseller info fat man co uk www fat man co uk Qe Red i A FANAN ii ILA udio Apple the Apple logo and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries
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