Musical Fidelity V-CAN II Instruction Manual

V-CANII Headphone Amplifier

Instructions

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the V-CANII
headphone amplifier. We sincerely hope that
it will bring you many years of outstanding
listening pleasure.

Installation Precautions

Your new V-CANII is designed and built to
provide trouble-free performance, but as with
all electronic devices, it is necessary to
observe a few precautions:
Do not use the V-CAN
must not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, must be placed on the unit.
Keep the V-CAN
radiators. No naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, should be placed on the
unit.

Power Supply Note:

Only use approved
power supply. The use of other adaptors or
supplies could seriously damage the V­CAN

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near water. The unit

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away from heat such as

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Musical Fidelity

DC

This Hi-fi product has been tested to ensure
that its operation is not adversely affected by
normal background levels of Radio
Frequency Interference (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.
Never open the case of the V-CAN

yourself,

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as this will invalidate the guarantee.
Place all connecting cables where they are
not likely to be walked on or trapped by
items placed on them.
The V-CAN
its specifications within the following

will operate in accordance with

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environmental range:

Temperature 5 to 45 degrees Celsius
Humidity 10 to 90% non condensing

There are no user adjustments inside.
Please refer all service work to an
authorised Musical Fidelity agent.

Connections

All connections must be made before the
mains adaptor is plugged in, and before any
amplifier connected is switched on. Always
switch off the equipment attached to the V­CAN

before connecting or disconnecting

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power, changing leads or inputs.
Inputs
Using good quality RCA leads (not
supplied), connect the left and right outputs
from a CD player or other audio source to
the V-CAN

LINE INPUT sockets. If

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connecting into an existing system, the V­CAN

can conveniently be connected to the

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TAPE REC outputs of any pre- or integrated
amplifier. If the TAPE REC outputs are still
required by e.g. tape or CD recorder, then
the LINE OUT of the V-CAN

replicates the

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original TAPE REC output and can be used
accordingly.

Outputs
Two headphone sockets are available to
allow a greater range of headphones to be
used without need of adaptors. Connect
headphones into the correct output socket of
the V-CAN

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Power
Plug the DC connector lead from the power
supply unit into the V-CAN

power inlet

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socket, and plug the adaptor itself into a
convenient wall mains outlet. The blue LED
will light to confirm the unit is ready for use.
Use
Adjust the volume control for a comfortable
listening level, sit back and enjoy the music.
These products have been designed so that
it may be left on indefinitely, but please note
that the mains adapter may become warm to
the touch - this is normal.

Front and back connections

DC power input socket

Volume control

BLUE Power LED

Left (white) & right (red)

Headphone jack 3.5mm

Headphone jack 6.35mm

RCA line outputs

Left (white) & right (red)
RCA line inputs

Basic problem-solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment.

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No power Power supply not switched on.

No sound Wrong connections between input

Wrong connections between the V-

Volume turned right down Check volume is adjusted

Hum Audio connector plug not fully

If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact the dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent.

the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of as normal household
waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment please separate the produc t from
other waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe manner.
Please contact your local government office or your retailer for available collection

acilities. f

arrière du produit, indique que celui-ci ne doit pas être traité comme un déchet
domestique commun. Afin de protéger l'environnement, ce produit électronique devra
être géré séparément et donc recyclé selon les nouvelles normes Européennes Rohs
concernant les déchets d'appareils électroniques. Prière de contacter les services
concernés gouvernementaux ou votre point de vente pour l'élimination et l'enlèvement
de déchets électroniques équipés de composants électroniques.

panel trasero del producto indica que el producto no se debe reciclarse como basura
normal de la casa. Para prevenir daños posible al ambiente separe por favor el
producto de otras basura para asegurarse de que puede ser reciclada de una manera
ambientalmente segura. Entre en contacto por favor a su oficina gubernamental local
o a su min rista para las instalaciones disponibles de la colección. o

indica che il prodotto non deve essere smaltito tramite la procedura norm ale di
smaltimento dei rifiuti domestici. Per evitare eventuali danni all'ambiente, separare
questo prodotto da altri rifiuti domestici in modo che possa venire riciclato in base alle
procedure di rispetto ambientale. Per maggiori dettagli sulle aree di raccolta

isponibili, contattate l'ufficio govenativo locale od il rivd

das Produkt nicht mit konventionellem Hauskehricht entsorgt werden darf. Um
Schäden und Verschmutzungen an Umwelt und Mensch zu vermeiden, muss das
Produkt fachgerecht entsorgt und von anderem Abfall getrennt werden. Wenden Sie
sich bei Fragen hierzu an Ihren Fachhändler oder an eine öffentliche
Informationsstelle.

lways check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:

Problem Probable Cause Remed

Check power supply is plugged in

Power plug is not fully inserted into
rear socket

source and the V-CANII

CANII output and headphones

pushed in

and switched on

Plug in securely

Check audio input lead
connections

Check headphone lead is
connected and secure

accordingly. Take care not to turn
up too high!

Insert plug securely

Remember; never open the case of the V-CANII, as this will invalidate the guarantee.

Item disposal information for Europe

DISPOSAL
The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back panel of

DISPOSITION
La poubelle sur roulettes barrées X, qui apparaît en logo sur le pa nneau

DISPOSAL
La etiquet a cruzada hacia fuera del compartimiento que aparece en el

RIFIUTI
L'etichetta del cassonetto barrato riportato sul retro dell'apparecchio

FACHGERECHTE ENTSORGUNG:
Das auf der Geräterückseite angebrachte Label deutet darauf hin, dass

enditore del prodotto.

AFVAL

Het label op de achterzijde van dit apparaat, een afvalbak op wielen met
een kruis doorgehaald, geeft aan dat dit apparaat niet samen met gewoon
huishoudafval mag worden weggegooid. Om mogelijke schade aan onze
leefomgeving te voorkomen dient dit apparaat, gescheiden van gewoon huishoudelijk
afval, te worden afgevoerd zodat het op een milieuvriendelijke manier kan worden
gerecycled. Neem voor beschikbare inzamelplaatsen contact op met uw gemeent elijke
reinigingsdienst of met uw elektronica leverancier.

HÄVITTÄMINEN

Yliruksattua jäteastiaa kuvaava tarra tuotteen takalevyssä kertoo, että
tuotetta ei saa käsitellä normaalina talousjätteenä. Ympäristön suojelemiseksi on tuote
pidettävä erillään muusta jätteestä ja se on kierrätettävä ekologisesti kestävällä
tavalla. Ota yhteyttä laitteen myyjään tai Pirkanmaan Ympäristökeskukseen lähimmän
kierrätyskeskuksen löytämiseksi.

AFSKAFNING

Logoet med en skraldespand med kryds over på bagsiden af apparatet
indikerer at dette produkt ikke må kasseres som normal husholdningsaffald. For at
forebygge mulig skade på miljøet, bedes De separere dette produkt fra andet affald, og
sikre at det bliver genbrugt på en miljørigtig måde. Kontakt venligst de lokale
myndigheder eller din forhandler for oplysning om nærmeste tilgængelige
opsamlingssted for elektronikaffald.

ΔΙΑΔΙΚΑΣΙΑ ΑΠ

ΟΡΡΙΨΗΣ

ΤΟ ΣΗΜΑ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΔΙΑΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΟ ΤΡΟΧΗΛΑΤΟ ΚΑΔΟ
ΑΠΟΡΡΙΜΑΤΩΝ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΙΣΩ ΟΨΗ ΤΟΥ ΜΗΧΑΝΗΜΑΤΟΣ ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ ΤΟ
ΠΡΟΙΟΝ ΑΥΤΟ ΔΕΝ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΝΑ ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΘΕΙ ΣΑΝ ΣΥΝΗΘΙΣΜΕΝΟ ΟΙΚΙΑΚΟ
ΑΠΟΒΛΗΤΟ. ΠΡΟΣ ΑΠΟΦΥΓΗ ΕΝΔΕΧΟΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΠΙΒΑΡΥΝΣΗΣ ΤΟΥ
ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ, ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΕ ΤΟ ΠΡΟΙΟΝ ΑΠΟ ΤΑ ΑΛΛΑ ΑΠΟΡΡΙΜΑΤΑ ΩΣΤΕ
ΝΑ ΕΞΑΣΦΑΛΙΣΘΕΙ Η ΑΝΑΚΥΚΛΩΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΠΡΕΠΟΝΤΑ ΤΡΟΠΟ.
ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΟΥΜΕ ΝΑ ΕΠ
ΑΝΑΚΥΚΛΩΣΗΣ Η ΜΕ ΤΟ ΚΑΤΑΣΤΗΜΑ ΑΓΟΡΑΣ ΓΙ Α ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ
ΛΕΠΤΟΜΕΡΕΙΕΣ.

ΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΗΣΕΤΕ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΤΟΠΙΚΗ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ

Specifications: Power 0.25W /channel into 32 Ohms
Output devices 2 per channel
Output impedance
Total harmonic distortion <0.005% typical 20Hz-20 kHz
Signal/noise ratio >109dB ‘A’ weighted
Input impedance 25 KΩ

Power requirement: 12V DC 500mA

Connections: Line level inputs:
Line level outputs:
Headphone outputs 1 Stereo Jack socket 6.35mm, ¼”
1 Stereo Jack socket 3.5mm, ⅛”
Power input 1.3mm DC power socket

Dimensions: Length 180mm 7”

Width 95mm 3 ¾”
Height 40mm including “feet”

Weight: Unit alone 350g 12¼oz
Total packed carton 1Kg 2 ¼lbs

Accessories
(supplied)

Power Supply Unit
Leaflet

Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may
result in specification or feature changes without notice. E&OE.

5Ω

20Hz to 80 kHz Frequency response +0, -1dB

1 pair line level RCA connectors,
1 pair RCA [connected to inputs as loop through]

including terminals and
volume

1 ⅔”

12V DC
V-CANII

500mA
Instructions

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Units 24-26

Fulton Road

Wembley

HA9 0TF

England

(+)44 208 8900 2866

http://www.musicalfidelity.com/

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