Musical Fidelity X-80 User's Manual
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1. D ad om function on model CIRCUMSTANCES 1 NO USER SERVICEABLE os De X 60 COMPONENTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ENGINEER SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 TAPE REC VOLUME DOWN RIGH SPEAKER DESIGNED IN ENGLAND BY MUSICAL FIDELITY BUILT IN TAIWAN 4 aN X 80 Or A STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Audio MUTE button X 80 Integrated Amplifier Page 4 of 8 Issue 4 May 2004 X 80 Integrated Amplifier Page 5 of 82. or more times Alternatively direct access can be obtained by pressing buttons 1 2 3 or 4 on the remote control In either case a correspon ding blue indicator LED on the front panel will light to confirm your choice Now adjust the volume control to obtain the preferred sound level OPERATION TAPE RECORDING To record simply select the required source with the up or down input selector button on the front panel or directly from the remote control This source will now be routed to the X 80 s TAPE RECORD output for recording by the external tape deck You will still also be able to hear the selected source through the loudspeakers Note adjustment of the volume control has no effect on the recording level Issue 4 May 2004 X 80 Integrated Amplifier Page 7 of 8 All input output and power connections should be made with the mains power switched OFF INPUT CONNECTIONS The X 80 has four pairs of line level inputs controlled by the internal volume setting They all have the same input sensitivity and are therefore suitable for use with any source component having an output of at least 300mV The four left and right socket pairs on the rear panel are marked INPUT 1 2 3 and 4 corre sponding with the blue function indicator LEDs on the front panel Connect the left and right outputs from your audio components to each of the four sets of RCA sockets to suit your own order of preference Connect
3. X 80 SPECIFICATIONS Output Voltage RMS Peak Power Peak to peak output current Damping factor Output devices per channel Pre output impedance Line inputs Total harmonic distortion noise Signal noise ratio Input sensitivity for 5S Watts 8 Ohms Input impedance Overload margin Channel separation Frequency response Input facilities Output facilities Power requirement Dimensions Weight Standard accessories 21 Volts 20Hz to 20kHz one channel loaded 59 Volts 55 Watts one channel into 8 Ohms 17 4dBW 85 Watts one channel into 4 Ohms 28 Amps 77 2 50 Ohms lt 0 02 20Hz to 20kHz gt 93dB A weighted 175mV 220k Ohms 29dB gt 55dB typical 20Hz to 20kHz 0 0 4dB 4 pairs line level RCA connectors 2 amplifier channels via pair per channel binding posts 1 pair RCA audio outputs controlled by the volume 1 pair RCA tape record fixed line level output 100 115 230Volts AC 50 60Hz factory pre set 190 Watts maximum into 8 Ohms 15 Watts idle 218mm 8 6 inches wide 98mm 3 8 inches high including feet 339mm 13 4 inches deep including knob and rear terminals 6 5 kg 14 3 lbs unit only unboxed 8 kg 17 7 lbs in shipping carton IEC type mains lead 10 Amp remote control 2 batteries size LRO3 or AAA manganese alkaline type Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification
4. een them Pressing button numbers 1 2 3 or 4 selects a corresponding amplifier input Pressing the MUTE button mutes the SPEAKER output and PRE OUT sockets but has no effect on the TAPE OUT sockets for recording To show that the amplifier is muted the red LED on the front panel lights Press the MUTE button again to cancel mute function Front panel layout Front panel layout and the red LED will go out POWER 0n indicator LED blue POWER on off switch Audio MUTE indicator LED red Volume control Infra Red Receiver for remote control Input select button up Input indicator LEDs blue Input select button down Back panel layout Pressing the volume up or down buttons on the remote handset will advance the motorised volume control in the required direction This action also cancels the mute function Line level INPUT sockets 1 to 4 TAPE RECord output sockets If the range of the remote control greatly decreases replace the batteries with new ones PRE amplifier OUTput sockets Do not mix old and new batteries two are required size LRO3 or AAA manganese alka IEC mains power inlet line type Do not dispose of used batteries in a fire RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals 9 10 11 12 Input selection buttons 1 to4 Eo Note 7 CAUTION important Ay soreonz mm P input number I does VOLUME UP ON SOLID SURFACE not have PHONO DO NOT REMOVE POWER genes on cots O O O
5. or feature changes without notice X 80 Integrated Amplifier Page 8 of 8 X 80 DUAL MONO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER MUSICAL FIDELITY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity X 80 Integrated amplifier Used properly and carefully it should give you many years of outstanding musical reproduction Aesthetically the X 80 Integrated amplifier is a perfect match for the X RAY CD player and X PLORA FM tuner Together they form one of the finest hi fi systems available Dust regularly with a soft cloth or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents they may harm the surface finish If you have any questions about your audio system please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise MUSICAL FIDELITY Issue 4 May 2004 X 80 Integrated Amplifier Page 1 of 8 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT U K only This unit is supplied in the U K with a mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug If for any reason you need to cut off this plug please remove the fuse holder and dispose of the plug safely out of reach of children It must not be plugged into a mains outlet The wires in the mains lead supplied with this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Bline Neutral BO Wii caacecswisnddnestesistcsebuns Live WARNING This appliance must be earthed As the colours of the wires of the mains lead of
6. regularly with a soft cloth or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents they may harm the surface finish The electronics in modern hi fi equipment is complex and may therefore be adversely affected or damaged by lightning For protection of your audio system during electrical storms remove the mains plugs and disconnect any aerial lead If after sales service is required to help your dealer identify the X 80 Integrated amplifier please quote the serial number located on the rear panel of the unit RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE R FI This product has been tested to ensure that its operation is not adversely affected by normal background levels of R F I and that it does not itself generate excessive amounts of interference However if a problem persists please contact your Musical Fidelity agent Issue 4 May 2004 X 80 Integrated Amplifier Page 3 of 8 CONNECTIONS amp FACILITIES REMOTE CONTROL MUSICAL FIDELITY REMOTE CONTROL Buttons on the remote control with blue grey surround enable main functions of the ampli fier to be operated from a convenient distance Remaining buttons on this universal hand set are for use with other Musical Fidelity products and have no effect on the X 80 Integrated amplifier As the remote control uses an invisible infra red light beam the transmitter must be pointed directly towards the receiver window on the front of the amplifier without visual obstruc tion betw
7. roduct Only connect the X 80 Integrated amplifier to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the unit Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your audio equipment the mains supply is switched off Position the mains lead and signal interconnects where they are not likely to be walked on or trapped by items placed on them Do not use near water or place water filled containers on the amplifier for example flower vases or potted plants If water does spill inside immediately pull out the mains plug from the wall socket and inform your dealer who should then check the unit before further use Entry of liquid into the amplifier is dangerous and may cause electric shock or fire hazard Do not place the unit near heat sources such as radiators direct sunlight or other equipment The case of this amplifier can run at high temperatures operate the unit in a well ventilated area and do not touch the cabinet sides or top after periods of use at high output power Do not remove covers or try to gain access to the inside There are no internal user adjustments Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent NOTE Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claims There are fuses inside the X 80 amplifier In the unlikely event that one blows refer the unit to your audio dealer Do NOT try to replace the fuses yourself as this will invalidate the warranty Dust
8. the X 80 s TAPE RECord out put sockets to the line input sockets of the your tape deck CONNECTIONS OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Connect your loudspeakers to the pairs of terminals on the back panel marked as LEFT and RIGHT SPEAKER outputs Note the combined load impedance must not be less than 4 ohms PRE AMPLIFIER OUTPUT The X 80 amplifier has its pre amplifier output available from RCA sockets on the back panel marked PRE OUT and is controlled by the volume adjustment This is to allow bi amplification using suitable external amplifiers and crossover networks to power the speaker drive components separately giving noticeable improvement in clarity imaging and bass weight In this arrangement typically the X 80 s speaker outputs are used to drive the speaker s tweeter high audio frequen cies and an external stereo amplifier drives the woofer low frequencies The X 80 s PRE OUT RCA sockets would therefore be connected to the input of the external woofer amplifier in this example If you are in doubt about bi amplifica tion please contact your dealer for advice X 80 Integrated Amplifier Page 6 of 8 GENERAL ADVICE INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORMATION Your new X 80 Integrated amplifier is designed and built to provide trouble free performance but as with all electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions Heed all warnings shown on the back of the p
9. this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or coloured green or green and yellow or by the earth symbol L The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black If connecting to a BS1363 plug a 13 amp fuse must be used WARNING Any modifications to this product not expressly approved by Musical Fidelity who is the party responsible for standards compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment X 80 Integrated Amplifier Page 2 of 8 BEFORE SWITCHING ON Plug the accessory IEC mains lead into the rear panel socket then the other end into a wall outlet Turn the volume control on the front panel to minimum anticlockwise STARTING Press the POWER button on the X 80 amplifier the blue power LED on the front panel will light indicating that the unit is ready for use However for about six seconds no sound will be heard from your speakers and the red mute LED will be lit confirming initial mute action Select the required audio input source by pressing the lt or gt function button on the front panel one
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