Musical Fidelity XPLORA Mk8 Owners manual

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X-PLORA

X-V8 SERIES DAB/FM TUNER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity X-PLORA V8 tuner.

This model uses the very latest DAB/FM radio text receiver to achieve excellent technical specification and

unparalleled broadcast sound quality, a perfect answer to digital and analogue tuner requirements in a

small, beautifully engineered package.

Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction.

Dust regularly with a soft duster 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.

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CONTENTS

PAGE

3 General advice

- - Installation precautions
User information

4 Item disposal information -

EU disposal information

-

5 Installation

6 Facilities and connections

Introduction

-

Installation

-

Aerial

-

Audio connection

- Illustrations - front and rear panels

7 Remote control

- Operation and illustration

8, 9 DAB button functions

- Band, auto tune, manual tune, presets,
info. menu

10 FM function buttons

- Auto tune, band, manual tune, presets,
mono/stereo, info. menu

11 Tuner problems?

- Basic tuner fault finding

12 Tuner specifications

13 Manual history

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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORMATION

Your new X-PLORA

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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 product.

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Only connect the X-PLORA

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 X-PLORA
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 X­PLORA

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is dangerous, and may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators, direct sunlight or other equipment.

Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. There are no internal adjustments or fuses you
can replace yourself. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.

Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claim.

Dust 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-PLORA

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please quote the serial number located

on the rear panel of the unit.

GENERAL ADVICE

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, for example, a flower vase or

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DISPOSAL

The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the
back panel of
disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible harm
to the environment please separate the product 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 facilities.

sur le pan
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.

aparece en
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 minorista para las instalaciones
disponibles de la colección.

dell'appare
tramite la procedura normale 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 disponibili, contattate l'ufficio govenativo
locale od il rivenditore del prodotto.

darauf hin
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.

the product indicates that the product must not be

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

neau arrière du produit, indique que celui-ci ne doit pas

DISPOSAL
La etiqueta cruzada hacia fuera del compartimiento que
el panel trasero del producto indica que el producto no

RIFIUTI
L'etichetta del cassonetto barrato riportato sul retro
cchio indica che il prodotto non deve essere smaltito

FACHGERECHTE ENTSORGUNG:
Das auf der Geräterückseite angebrachte Label deutet

, dass das Produkt nicht mit konventionellem

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ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION

AFVAL

Het label o
afvalbak p wielen met een kruis doorgehaald, geeft aan dat dit
apparaat n
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 gemeentelijke
reinigingsdienst of met uw elektronica leverancier.

takalevyss
talousjättee
erillään muusta jätteestä ja se on kierrätettävä ekologisesti
kestävällä tavalla. Ota yhteyttä laitteen myyjään tai Pirkanmaan
Ympäristökeskukseen lähimmän kierrätyskeskuksen löytämiseksi.

husholdni
De separe
genbrugt på en miljørigtig måde. Kontakt venligst de lokale
myndigheder eller din forhandler for oplysning om nærmeste
tilgængelige opsamlingssted for elektronikaffald.

ΤΡΟΧΗ
ΤΟΥ ΜΗΧ
∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ
∆ΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΘΕΙ ΣΑΝ ΣΥΝΗΘΙΣ
ΠΡΟΣ ΑΠΟΦΥΓΗ ΕΝ∆ΕΧΟΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΠΙΒΑΡΥΝΣΗΣ ΤΟΥ
ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ, ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΕ ΤΟ ΠΡΟΙΟΝ ΑΠΟ ΤΑ
ΑΛΛΑ
ΑΠΟΡΡΙΜΑΤΑ ΩΣΤΕ ΝΑ ΕΞΑΣΦΑΛΙΣΘΕΙ Η ΑΝΑΚΥΚΛΩΣΗ
ΤΟΥ Μ
ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΟΥΜΕ
ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ ΑΝΑΚΥΚΛΩΣΗΣ Η ΜΕ ΤΟ ΚΑΤΑΣΤΗΜΑ
ΑΓΟΡΑΣ ΓΙΑ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΛΕΠΤΟΜΕΡΕΙΕΣ.

o

iet samen met gewoon huishoudafval mag worden

HÄVITTÄMINEN
Yliruksattua jäteas

ä

kertoo, että tuotetta ei saa käsitellä normaalina
nä. Ympäristön suojelemiseksi on tuote pidettävä

KAFNING

AFS
Logoet med en skraldespand med kryds over på bagsiden

a produkt ikke må kasseres som normal

tet indikerer at detteaf appar

ngsaffald. For at forebygge mulig skade på miljøet, bedes

re dette produkt fra andet affald, og sikre at det bliver

∆ΙΑ∆ΙΚΑΣΙΑ ΑΠΟΡΡΙΨΗΣ

ΤΟ ΣΗΜΑ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ∆ΙΑΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΟ

ΛΑ Ν ΣΤΗΝ ΠΙΣΩ ΟΨΗ

ΤΟ ΚΑ∆Ο ΑΠΟΡΡΙΜΑΤΩ
ΑΝΗ ΑΤΟΣ
ΟΤΙ ΤΟ ΠΡΟΙΟΝ ΑΥΤΟ ∆ΕΝ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΝΑ

Ε ΤΟΝ ΠΡΕΠΟΝΤΑ ΤΡΟΠΟ.

p de achterzijde van dit apparaat, een

tiaa kuvaava tarra tuotteen

Μ

ΜΕΝΟ ΟΙΚΙΑΚΟ ΑΠΟΒΛΗΤΟ.

ΝΑ ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΗΣΕΤΕ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΤΟΠΙΚ Η

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X-PLORA

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new X-PLORA
DAB/FM tuner.
The X-PLORA
radio text features for FM. Its case design complements the X-

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series components which include an Integrated amplifier
and CD player all in the same convenient size.
The tuner is designed to bring DAB into the realms of hi­fidelity sound reproduction to complement the very latest
technology DAB/FM receiver circuit. Great attention has been
paid to internal layout, isolating each circuit section to prevent
possible interaction. The result is a DAB/FM tuner which has
a smoother response than previously possible with none of the
“hardness” of other units.
The resultant performance achieved by this unit is among the
best in the world. It has excellent signal to noise ratio, low
distortion, extraordinary resolution and fine detail.

UPGRADE PATH

Early in 2007 two interesting new X­coming.

- The TRIPLE-X170 PSU is an upgrade Power Supply Unit.
It increases the power of your X-T100 to 85+85 wpc and
improves its peak current. The TRIPLE-X170 PSU will power
the X-T100, X-RAY
product connected to it will sound better.

- The X-DAC
Converter with a tube output. Its performance is verging on
state-of-the-art and sounds extraordinary. The X-DAC
self-powered and also has power supply outlets for the X-

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RAY

and X-PLORAV8. When the X-RAYV8 is paired with
the X-DAC
KW25 Transport/DAC received incredible reviews which
recon it’s probably the best CD player ever).

INSTALLATION

Position the X-PLORA
where there is no risk of it being knocked, or subjected to
vibration such as from loudspeakers.

AERIAL (ANTENNA)

For ease of installation, a tri-band aerial is supplied with the
unit. This covers the FM, DAB II, III and L-bands and picks
up sufficient signal for most domestic purposes. However, if
FM stereo background noise is obtrusive, radio text is
corrupted or DAB cut-out is experienced, or unit is to be used
in a fringe area, a rooftop DAB and FM aerial may be
required. Please contact an approved aerial contractor with
good local knowledge.
The tri-band aerial is plugged into the tri-band antenna F
connector at the rear of the unit, and should be securely
fastened by tightening the nut.

AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Outputs: Connect your amplifier’s left and right TUNER or
AUX (line level) inputs to the RCA sockets on the back panel

marked as LEFT and RIGHT outputs.
If desired, the unit can also be attached to an external DAC
of your choice. The unit outputs COAX and OPTICAL digital
signal stream at 48kHz.
NOTE: The digital output works for DAB

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is an advanced DAB/FM receiver with

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and X-PLORAV8 simultaneously. Any

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is a super-performance Digital to Analogue

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, what you have is a mini KW25 system (the

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series products are

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on a stable, horizontal surface

FM.

and

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is

INSTALLATION

POWER CONNECTION

The power lead should be connected to a Musical Fidelity
power supply unit designed for this product, such as the
TRIPLE-X (see your dealer for more information). The
connector from this tuner mates with the 4-way socket
labelled X-PLORA
The connector should fit comfortably with a small click when
properly seated.

Do not force the connector.

CLEANING

Before cleaning the unit, switch off power at the mains
switch and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
Clean the cabinet and remote control unit using a moist cloth.
We do not advise using solvents, white spirit or thinners as
they could damage the surface finish.

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on the rear of the power supply unit.

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