MXI-2080
MXI2080
and
MXI2150
Remote Controlled
Stereo Integrated Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
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CONTENTS
• Introduction 2
• Installation and Safety 2
• Accessories 2
• Setting up your system 3
• Rear panel connections 3
• Using your MXI 2180/2150 5
• Front panel controls 5
• System operation with Smart My-
Link® 7
• Remote Handset Operation 7
• Using the menu to customise your
amplifier 7
• Installing and replacing
batteries in the remote control 9
• Trouble-shooting guide 9
• Specifications 10
INTRODUCTION
The Myryad MXI2080 and MXI2150 Stereo
Integrated Amplifiers have been designed
to deliver a combination of high quality
sound reproduction and elegant styling.
This Owner’s Manual applies to both
models as they operate in exactly the same
way. Where relevant in the following text
the term “MXI” is used to refer to both
models.
Both MXI amplifiers can accept up to eight
line-level input sources, including two tape
recorders. Outputs are provided for one
pair of loudspeakers. All functions can be
operated using the infra-red remote control
handset supplied. This remote can also
control Myryad CD players, Tuners and
DVD players.
The MXI2080 and 2150 offer a range of
expansion possibilities:
• A low-level "Bi-amp" output is
provided to feed a Myryad Power
Amplifier, allowing bi-amplified drive of
suitable loudspeakers (MXA2080 is
most suited to the MXI2080, while
MXA2150 is most suited to the
MXI2150).
• Preamplifier and Power Amplifier
sections can be split, allowing a
variety of systems to be implemented.
Either the preamplifier, or the power
amplifiers may be used separately –
or an audio processor may be
connected between them.
• The My-Link input/output can be
coupled to other Myryad products
which can then be remote-controlled
via the MXI’s infra-red receiver or viceversa.
• When linked via the Smart My-Link®
to other compatible Myryad M-Series,
MX-Series, Z-Series or Cameo
products a number of other features
become available which make the
system as a whole easier and quicker
to operate.
INSTALLATION AND
SAFETY
This amplifier generates a modest amount of
heat and thus requires ventilation. Do not
place it on a rug or other soft surface into
which it could sink, obstructing the air inlets
in its underside. Do not allow papers or cloth
to obstruct the ventilation grille in the top
cover. The amplifier should not be installed
in a built-in situation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided
CAUTION: TO PREVENT A FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT PERMIT THIS
PRODUCT TO BECOME WET. IF LIQUID
IS ACCIDENTALLY SPILLED ON IT,
IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF ITS POWER AT
THE WALL SOCKET AND UNPLUG THE
AC POWER CORD. ALLOW SUFFICIENT
TIME FOR COMPLETE EVAPORATION TO
OCCUR BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT
AGAIN. IF THE LIQUID IS ANYTHING BUT
WATER AND/OR ALCOHOL, A QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN SHOULD
EXAMINE THE UNIT BEFORE IT IS USED
AGAIN
Do not remove the cover, or attempt to
modify or repair the amplifier yourself. Refer
all servicing to a qualified technician.
ACCESSORIES
Your MXI is supplied complete with the
following accessories:
• Separate mains power cord to suit
country of sale.
• Two very short RCA-RCA (phono–
phono) interconnect cables to link
preamp outputs to power amp inputs.
• Myryad Slim System Remote.
• Two AAA batteries for handset.
• Slim System Remote Owner’s Manual.
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SETTING UP YOUR
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SYSTEM
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REAR PANEL
CONNECTIONS
Note: rear panel shown is for the
MXI2080. MXI2150 rear panel has a
similar layout but in a taller chassis.
1. Power Inlet
Before making any connection, check that
the mains voltage setting printed on the
rear panel is the same as your local
mains supply.
Plug the female (socket) end of the power
cord into the power inlet on the rear of the
amplifier. Plug the male (plug) end of the
cord into a "live" wall socket or a suitable
heavy duty extension cable.
UK version: The mains plug is supplied
fitted with a 5A fuse. It should only be
replaced with a fuse of the same rating
(5A) which complies with BS1362.
2. Power Switch
Press one side of this rocker switch (the
side nearer the edge of the rear panel) to
switch the amplifier ON and the other side
(towards the speaker terminals) to switch
it
OFF. When the POWER switch is in the
OFF position all power is disconnected
from the amplifier. In this condition the
amplifier cannot be powered up from the
front panel or the remote control. When
the POWER switch is in the ON position
(and the power cord correctly inserted
and plugged into a live wall socket) the
amplifier will power up in standby mode
(see Front Panel Controls, STANDBY,
below).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the POWER
switch is turned OFF before making or
changing any connections to the
amplifier.
3. My-Link input/output
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When the MXI is used in a system with
other Myryad products (e.g. MX-Series, MSeries, Cameo or Z-Series), all may be
joined together via the My-Link. The MyLink is a communications bus that allows
all the linked components to operate
together as a system and distributes the
remote commands received by any one to
each of the others. The simplest function
provided by the My-Link bus is that all
linked units will switch into or out of standby
mode when the MXI is switched into or out
of standby – either from the front panel or
the remote control.
Use a short RCA-to-RCA (phono-to-phono)
interconnect cable to connect from the MYLINK OUT socket on the MXI to the MYLINK IN socket on the next unit (e.g. CD
player). A second cable may then be run
from the MY-LINK OUT socket of that unit
to the MY-LINK IN socket on the next and
so on in “daisy-chain” fashion. Further
compatible Myryad products can be linked
in the same way. Inexpensive interconnects
may be used as the My-Link bus carries
only control signals, not audio, so these
cables have no effect on sound quality.
Suitable interconnects are supplied with
Myryad CD players, Tuners, DVD players
and Power Amplifiers.
When Myryad products equipped with
Smart My-Link® are connected to the MXI
via the My-Link, many more powerful
system features are available (see
SYSTEM OPERATION WITH SMART
MY-LINK ®, page 7).
4. Loudspeaker outputs
The loudspeaker outputs are capable of
driving all loudspeakers with rated
impedances in the range 4 Ohms to 16
Ohms. The loudspeaker terminals are highcurrent binding-posts, coded red or black.
The terminals on the left side of the
amplifier (viewed from the front) and
marked "LEFT POWER AMPLIFIER"
should be wired to the left hand
loudspeaker. Those on the right, marked
"RIGHT POWER AMPLIFIER", should be
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wired to the right hand loudspeaker.
CAUTION: THE RED TERMINALS ARE
MARKED WITH A HAZARD SYMBOL TO
INDICATE THAT THEY CAN BE LIVE.
READ ALL THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT READY-MADE
LEADS BE USED WHERE POSSIBLE.
For correct stereo imaging it is important that
the two loudspeakers are wired "in phase".
To ensure correct phasing wire the black (-)
terminal on the amplifier to the black or "-"
terminal on the loudspeaker. The red (+)
terminal on the amplifier should be wired to
the red or "+" terminal on the loudspeaker.
The loudspeakers should be positioned as
recommended by the loudspeaker
manufacturer. The two loudspeakers should
always be placed at equal distances from the
main listening position and usually spaced a
similar distance apart. It is generally best to
keep the loudspeakers away from room
corners and many loudspeakers work best
away from all walls.
5. Power Amp Line inputs
For normal operation as an integrated
amplifier the MXI must have its preamplifier
connected though to its power amplifiers.
Using one of the short RCA-RCA (phonophono) interconnect cables supplied, connect
the Left Power Amplifier’s LINE IN to the
socket marked PRE-OUT LEFT. Use the
second interconnect between the Right
Power Amplifier LINE IN and PRE-OUT
RIGHT.
The MXI’s preamplifier and power amplifier
sections may be used separately by
removing these two interconnects.
6. Power Amp Line outputs
Each Power Amplifier’s line output is directly
connected to its line input - without buffering.
The line output allows power amplifiers to be
“daisy-chained” so that more complex
systems may be built.
7. Bi-amp outputs
Many loudspeakers today are made so
that the bass and treble sections can be
separated and fed from two sets of
speaker cables. This is known as "biwiring" and can yield a significant
improvement in sound quality. A further
sound quality gain may be made by "biamplifying" the loudspeaker - using two
separate power amplifiers to drive the
bass and treble sections.
The MXI makes provision for this with its
"BI-AMP" output, which can be used to
feed a separate Myryad Power Amplifier
(MXA2080 is most suited to the MXI2080,
while MXA2150 is most suited to the
MXI2150). The MXI loudspeaker outputs
would be connected, for example, to the
bass sections of the loudspeakers (left
and right) while the separate Power
Amplifier drives the treble. Further
information on bi-amplifier and triamplifier system wiring can be found on
the Myryad website www.myryad.co.uk.
8. Tape input/output
The Tape inputs and outputs are suited to
any type of tape recorder, including highquality "3-head" types which allow you to
monitor the signal off the tape whilst it is
being recorded. Connect a stereo cable
from the TAPE REC output sockets of the
amplifier to the LINE IN or RECORD IN
sockets on your tape deck. Connect a
second stereo cable from the TAPE
PLAY input sockets of the amplifier to the
LINE OUT or PLAY OUT sockets on your
tape deck.
Any source selected for listening on the
MXI (apart from LINE DIRECT) will
automatically be fed to the TAPE REC
output sockets for recording. If the CD-R
input is selected then tape copies may be
made from CD-R to TAPE. It is NOT
possible to copy from TAPE to CD-R.
9. CD-R input/output
The CD-R inputs and outputs are suited
to the analogue outputs/inputs of a digital
recorder (e.g. CD-R or Mini-Disc) or any
type of analogue tape recorder, but "offtape" monitoring is not possible using the
CD-R input. The wiring from CD-R to your
tape deck is identical to the TAPE wiring
described above.
Any source selected for listening (except
TAPE or LINE DIRECT) will automatically
be fed to the CD-R REC output sockets
for recording. It is NOT possible to record
from TAPE to CD-R.
10. Line Direct input
The LINE DIRECT input provides the
shortest, cleanest signal path through the
amplifier and will deliver the best sound
quality of all of the MXI’s line inputs. The
audio output from any high quality line
level source may be connected to this
input. It is not possible to make a
recording from a source connected to the
LINE DIRECT input using the MXI’s
TAPE or CD-R REC outputs.
11. CD input
Connect the audio output cables from a CD
player to these sockets. NOTE: this input
is for an audio signal, not for the digital
output from your player. If you do not
have a CD player then any other line level
source may be connected to this input.
12. Tuner input
Connect the audio output cables from a
radio tuner to these sockets. If you do not
have a tuner then any other line level
source may be connected to this input.
13. TV input
Connect the audio signal output cables
from a video-related source such as a TV
set or VCR to these sockets. Alternatively
any other line level source may be
connected to this input.
14. DVD input
Connect the stereo audio signal output
cables from a DVD player to these sockets.
Use the outputs marked L and R or LF and
RF (if the player has a built-in 5.1 channel
decoder). NOTE: this input is for an
audio signal, not for the digital output
from your player. If you do not have a
DVD player then any other line level source
may be connected to this input.
15. AUX input
The audio output from any line level source
may be connected to this input.
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