Imagination Technologies MCP-601ES User Guide
Owner’s manual .........
Besitzerhandbuch ......
Manuel d'utilisation ...
Safety instructions
Sicherheitsvorschriften
Consignes de Sécurité
Keep the unit away from heat sources.
Do not use the unit near water.
Avoid objects or liquids getting into the unit.
Unplug the power lead if the unit will not be
used for a long period.
Mains safety
The unit uses a 230V AC 50 Hz power supply.
When replacing the fuse in the
supplied moulded mains plug,
always refit the integral fuse
holder/cover. Always fit a 5
amp fuse either in the plug or
adapter, or at the distribution
board.
Do not attempt to remove any screws or open
the unit. No user serviceable parts are inside.
For your safety, always obey the warning:
CAUTION - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO
NOT OPEN COVER
Halten Sie der MCP-601ES von Wärmequellen
fern.
Betreiben Sie der MCP-601ES nicht in
unmittelbarer Wassernähe.
Verhindern Sie jegliches Eindringen von
Flüssigkeit in das Innere der MCP-601ES.
Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr zum
MCP-601ES, wenn sie es für längere Zeit nicht
nutzen.
Sicherheit im Umgang
mit Netzstrom
MCP-601ES benötigt eine Betriebsspannung
von 230 Volt Wechselstrom mit 50 Hz.
Versuchen Sie keinesfalls der
MCP-601ES zu öffnen. Es
befinden sich keine Teile
innerhalb des Gehäuses, die
vom Benutzer gewartet werden
können.
Für Ihre Sicherheit beachten Sie folgendes:
ACHTUNG - GEHÄUSE NICHT ÖFFNEN -
LEBENSGEFÄHRLICHE SPANNUNG.
Ne pas placer l'unité à proximité d’une source
de chaleur.
Protéger l'unité contre la pluie et l’humidité.
Veiller à ce qu’aucun objet ou liquide ne
pénètre dans l'unité.
Débrancher le câble d’alimentation en cas de
non utilisation prolongée de MCP-601ES.
Sécurité électrique
L'unité doit être branché sur une tension secteur
de 230 V CA 50 Hz.
Ne pas tenter d’ouvrir l'unité.
Aucune des pièces se trouvant à
l’intérieur ne peut être réparée
par l’utilisateur.
Respecter la consigne de sécurité suivante:
ATTENTION – RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE – NE
PAS OUVRIR LE BOÎTIER.
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Edition 1 May 2002
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Ce manuel a été écrit par Bruce Murray et illustré par Nick Noble. C’est
un produit de VideoLogic Systems, Imagination Technologies Limited,
Home Park Estate, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire WD4 8LZ, United
Kingdom.
Premier edition Mai 2002
Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................... 2
Unpacking ............................................................................................ 3
Overview diagrams ............................................................................... 3
Front panel ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Rear panel ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting up....................................................................................... 4
Connecting to your audio source .................................................................................................... 4
Connecting to your speakers .......................................................................................................... 4
Connecting to the power ................................................................................................................. 4
Positioning your speakers..................................................................... 4
In the corner of a room ................................................................................................................... 5
In a long room................................................................................................................................. 5
In an L-shaped room....................................................................................................................... 5
In a small room .............................................................................................................................. 5
Switching on and off.............................................................................. 6
Accessories .......................................................................................... 6
Technical Support ................................................................................. 6
Warranty information ........................................................................... 6
Technical Specifications ........................................................................ 6
1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the PURE MCP-601ES multi-channel power amplifier.
The MCP-601ES dedicated slimline amplifier provides five discrete channels of low-noise distortion-free amplification. A low-noise toroidal
transformer and distributed power supply architecture enable high levels of simultaneous drive.
The MCP-601ES is part of the acclaimed LiFE 4/10 home cinema and hi-fi surround system which consists of the following 4 components:
DAP-601ES Advanced digital audio processor with full support for PCM Stereo, DTS (Digital Theatre Systems), Dolby Digital 5.1
formats and Dolby Pro Logic II (5.1), while providing a full range of EQ and DSP effects.
MCP-601ES Dedicated slimline amplifier providing five discrete channels of low-noise distortion-free amplification
SAT 4 Speaker Set Five D'Appolito satellite speakers, each with two custom made 4" Audax high definition aerogel drive units and the latest
20 mm textile dome Audax tweeter with neodymium magnets and ferrofluid cooling
SUB 10 Powerful subwoofer featuring a 10" ultra long-throw drive unit with high power voice coil, giving full deep bass response
For more information on the LiFE 4/10 system, visit our website or contact us using the details on the back cover of this manual.
The following sections provide information on setting up and using your MCP-601ES.
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Unpacking
This section lists the contents of your MCP-601ES package. Contact us if any items are missing or damaged. We recommend you keep your
original packaging for future use.
UK only
Europe
1. MCP-601ES multi-channel power amplifier unit
2. Power cable with moulded UK 3-pin (5 A fused) plug or European 2-pin plug
3. Warranty registration card
Overview diagrams
Front panel
LiFE 4/10 Registration Details
Name ..............................................................................................................
Address ..........................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
Country ....................................................... Postcode ...................................
Telephone .................................................... Fax ...........................................
E-mail .............................................................................................................
up to 20 21 to 30 31 to 45 over 45
Age
Where did you hear about the LiFE 4/10 system?
........................................................................................................................
Purchased from ...............................................Date .......................................
Please enter serial numbers of your unit(s) below:
DAP-601ES .................................................................................................
MCP-601ES .................................................................................................
SUB 10 .................................................................................................
SAT 4
(
Black
Maple
)
................................. ........................................
............................. .................................. ........................................
Why did you choose LiFE 4/10? .......................................................................
.........................................................................................................................
What will you connect it to?..............................................................................
Manufacturer?..................................Model?.....................................................
Do you have any comments about the product(s)? ...........................................
.........................................................................................................................
How important to your buying descision were the following ?
Important Not important
Press reviews
1 2 3 4 5 6
Features
1 2 3 4 5 6
Design/appearance
1 2 3 4 5 6
VideoLogic/PURE name
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
Price
What are your 5 favourite magazines?
...................... ....................... ........................ ...................... ......................
Other products About your PC
Already bought Planning to buy in Processor type
Portable MP3 player 1 mth 3 mths 6 mths Intel Cyrix
DVD player 1 mth 3 mths 6 mths AMD
DAB Digital Radio 1 mth 3 mths 6 mths Other ...............................
Plasma screen 1 mth 3 mths 6 mths Speed (GHz)
Wireless speaker system 1 mth 3 mths 6 mths <750MHz 750-1.2
Home networking 1 mth 3 mths 6 mths 1.3-2.0 >2.0
Please send me more information about: VideoLogic products
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to make this information available to others please tick here
We appreciate any views you have on our products and would like your permission to quote them in
promotional material if appropriate. If you would prefer your views were NOT used, please tick here
Thank you for your time.
LiFE 4/10 Registrierungsdaten
Name .....................................................................................................
Adresse ..................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
Land........................................................ Postleitzahl ..............................
Telefon ....................................................Fax .........................................
E-mail ..................................................................................................
Alter
bis 20 21 bis 30 31 bis 45 über 45
Wie haben Sie sich über das LiFE 4/10-System informiert?
........................................................................................................................
Gekauft bei ........................................ Kaufdatum .....................................
Bitte tragen Sie unten die Seriennummern Ihrer Geräte ein:
DAP-601ES .................................................................................................
MCP-601ES .................................................................................................
SUB 10 .................................................................................................
(
Schwarz
Ahorn
)
................................. ........................................
SAT 4
............................. .................................. ........................................
Warum haben Sie sich für LiFE 4/10 entschieden?
.........................................................................................................................
Was werden Sie anschließen?...........................................................................
Hersteller?..................................Model?..........................................................
Haben Sie Anmerkungen zu den Produkten? ..................................................
..............................................................................................................
Wie wichtig waren bei Ihrer Kaufentscheidung die folgenden Punkte?
Wichtig Nicht wichtig
1 2 3 4 5 6
Presseberichte
Features
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
Design/Aussehen
1 2 3 4 5 6
Der Name VideoLogic/PURE
Preis
1 2 3 4 5 6
Welche sind Ihre 5 beliebtesten Magazine?
..................... ..................... ...................... .................... ...................
Andere Produkte Über Ihren PC
Bereits gekauft Plane zu kaufen in Prozessortyp
Portabler MP3-Player 1 Mt 3 Mte 6 Mte Intel Cyrix
DVD-Player 1 Mt 3 Mte 6 Mte AMD
DAB Digital Radio 1 Mt 3 Mte 6 Mte Anderer....................
Plasma-Bildschirm 1 Mt 3 Mte 6 Mte Takt (GHz)
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Vielen Dank für Ihre Zeit.
Enregistrement du LiFE 4/10
Nom......................................................................................................
Adresse ..................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
Pays.......................................................... Code postal ............................
Téléphone .............................................. Fax ..........................................
E-mail ....................................................................................................
Age
moins de 20 21 à 30 31 à 45 plus de 45
Comment avez-vous eu connaissance du LiFE 4/10 ?
........................................................................................................................
Lieu d'achat ........................................ Date d'achat ..................................
Veuillez préciser le numéro de série de votre ou vos unité(s) ci-après :
DAP-601ES .................................................................................................
MCP-601ES .................................................................................................
SUB 10 .................................................................................................
SAT 4
(
Noir
Erable
)
................................. ........................................
............................. .................................. ........................................
Pourquoi avez-vous choisi le LiFE 4/10 ?
.........................................................................................................................
À quoi allez-vous le raccorder ?.........................................................................
Constructeur?..................................Modèle?....................................................
Avez-vous des commentaires concernant le(s) produit(s) ?...............................
..............................................................................................................
Quelle a été l'importance des facteurs suivants dans votre décision d'achat ?
Important Pas important
Articles de presse
1 2 3 4 5 6
Caractéristiques
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
Design/look
1 2 3 4 5 6
Marque VideoLogic/PURE
Prix
1 2 3 4 5 6
Quels sont vos 5 magazines préférés ?
..................... ..................... ...................... .................... ...................
Autres produits Votre PC
Déjà acheté Achat prévu dans Processeur
Lecteur portable MP3 1 mois 3 mois 6 mois Intel Cyrix
Lecteur de DVD 1 mois 3 mois 6 mois AMD
Radio numérique 1 mois 3 mois 6 mois Autre..............
Ecran plasma 1 mois 3 mois 6 mois Débit (MHz)
Système de HP sans fil 1 mois 3 mois 6 mois <750MHz 750-1.2
Réseau domestique 1 mois 3 mois 6 mois 1.3-2.0 >2.0
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1. Power Turns the amplifier on and off.
2. Five blue LEDs represent the five active channels.
Rear panel
L
SL C
R
SR
SW SW
INPUT
OUT
PURE MCP-601ES
by VideoLogic
Made in the UK
FRONT
LR
SL SR
3. INPUT Line level phono connections from your DAP-601ES or other decoder.
4. SW OUT Line level phono connections to your SUB 10 or other active subwoofer.
5. Speaker connections to your FRONT (L, R), REAR (SL, SR) and CENTRE (C) SAT 4 or other passive speakers.
6. Power socket and fuse holder with spare fuse.
REAR
+
C
-
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Connecting up
This section describes how to connect your MCP-601ES to your other audio components and to a power outlet, ready for use. Before connecting
devices to your MCP-601ES we recommend switching both devices off.
Connecting to your audio source
You connect your audio source to your MCP-601ES using the following connectors on the back panel:
INPUT (L, R, SL, SR, C, SW) Phono line-level inputs for left, right, surround left, surround right, centre and subwoofer. Connect to the
appropriate outputs of your decoder or other source. If you are connecting to a PURE DAP-601ES decoder, use
the six-way phono to phono cable included with your decoder.
Connecting to your speakers
You connect your speakers to your MCP-601ES using the following connectors on the back panel:
SW OUT Phono line-level output to your SUB 10 speaker system or other active subwoofer unit
FRONT (L, R) Binding post high-level speaker connections to your front SAT 4 or other passive speakers
REAR (SL, SR) Binding post high-level speaker connections to your rear/surround SAT 4 or other passive speakers
C Binding post high-level speaker connections to your centre SAT 4 or other passive speaker
Connecting to the power
Once all audio connections are complete, as described above, connect the supplied power cable to the power socket on the rear panel of your
MCP-601ES and the other end to a wall power outlet.
Positioning your speakers
This section provides some recommendations for where to position your speakers and how to layout the speakers in your room. The optimum
positioning of speakers depends on a number of factors including whether you listen mostly to movies or music and the furnishings you have in
your room. However, the shape and size of your room has perhaps the greatest effect on positional audio.
General positioning guidelines for each speaker are provided below:
Front speakers Place at about 45 degrees to each other, angled towards your listening position at about head height when you are
seated in your listening position.
Centre speaker Place at around the same height as the front speakers and as close to the screen as possible. The centre speaker is
commonly placed on top of your TV and usually lying on its side for stability.
Surround speakers Place behind you and angled slightly towards you, or on the side walls pointing towards each other at around
30—60 cm above your head.
Subwoofer Place almost anywhere, generally best on the floor and not too close to walls or corners.
The following examples provide a good starting point for the most common types of room layout when you are using a DVD player and TV.
We recommend trying your speakers in the recommended configuration and then fine tuning the setup to suit your preference.
In all the examples given, the position of the subwoofer depends largely on your personal preference, as bass is directionless. As a general rule
you get more bass if the subwoofer is on the floor (which is our recommendation), if you place it near to a wall, or if you place it in a corner. You
get less bass if you move the subwoofer away from any of these surfaces.
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In the corner of a room
In a long room
This layout is not very symmetrical, so you have sounds reaching you at different times
and at different volumes.
Try the following:
z If speakers closer to you sound much louder than those further away, set the
balance for each speaker.
z If you’re much closer to the surround speakers than the front speakers, add some
surround delay.
A long room causes large variations in distance between speakers and the listening position.
You may also find that the surround sounds are lost behind you.
Try the following:
z If speakers closer to you sound much louder than those further away, set the
balance for each speaker.
z If you’re much closer to the surround speakers than the front speakers, add some
surround delay.
z If the surround information is being lost, move the surround speakers either
alongside you, or in front of you.
In an L-shaped room
In a small room
An L-shaped room has a large unused area that can damage the surround effect, lose
volume, and drain the sound of bass.
Try the following:
z If speakers closer to you sound much louder than those further away, set the
balance for each speaker.
z If you’re much closer to the surround speakers than the front speakers, add some
surround delay.
z If the bass is weak, increase the subwoofer’s balance, or place it near a wall or
in a corner.
z If the dialogue is indistinct, move the front and centre speakers closer together, or
increase the centre speaker’s balance.
A small room can stifle the surround sound if you are too close to the speakers, and
make the dialogue indistinct if the front speakers are behind the centre speaker.
Try the following:
z Place the screen along the widest wall for the best surround area
z If the bass is too strong, reduce the subwoofer’s balance, or move it away from walls
or corners
z Add some surround delay to make the room seem larger
z If you are very close to the centre speaker add some centre delay
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Switching on and off
Before switching on for the first time, check all connections and ensure that the volume on your source is turned down.
Ensure that the supplied power cable is connected and the power is on at the wall.
Push and release the Power button on the front of your MCP-601ES to switch the unit on or off. After about three seconds, the five blue power
LEDs will light up indicating that the unit is switched on.
Accessories
VideoLogic supply a range of accessories, including speaker cables, speaker stands and brackets and complementary products including the
DAB digital radios and LiFE 4/10 speakers and the DAP-601ES digital audio processor.
Visit our website at www.videolologic.com or call us on 01923 277 488 to find out more.
Technical Support
Should you have any problems with your MCP-601ES check your cable connections are correct and secure and that your cables are
undamaged.
If you still have a problem with your unit, contact your retailer, visit our website at www.videologic.com or contact us using the details on the
back cover of this manual for the latest support information.
Warranty information
VideoLogic Systems Ltd. (“VideoLogic”) warrants to the end user that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship in the
course of normal use for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
Please return the enclosed warranty card to your nearest VideoLogic centre to register your product with us.
Technical Specifications
Power supply unit Custom mode, dual rail, high-power toroidal transformer. Separate rectification and smoothing for the front channels.
Massive banks of smoothing capacitance to ensure stable high-power performance.
Power output Stereo, 2 x 50W RMS at 1 kHz, 1% THD + N into 6 Ohms
Simultaneous, 5 x 45W RMS at 1 kHz, 1% THD + N into 6 Ohms
Frequency response <10 Hz — 50 kHz (+0 dB, -0.3 dB)
<10 Hz — 200 kHz (+0 dB, -3 dB)
THD + N -86 dB (0.005%) @ 1 kHz
SNR -97 dB (A-weighted)
Input sensitivity 400 mV RMS
Input impedance 11 k Ohms
Damping factor > 400 at 1 kHz
Gain 33 dB
Channel separation -90 dB @ 1 kHz
Controls Power on/off.
Input connectors Gold-plated phono inputs (L, R, C, SL, SR, SW)
Output connectors 4 mm touch-proof terminals for connection to speakers. 2 phono connectors for subwoofer loop through.
Power supply 230 V AC 50 Hz (UK/Europe), via IEC320 connector.
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