Vitus Audio MP-I201 Owner's Manual

MP-I201

Owner’s Manual

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Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice, and whilst it is checked for accuracy, no liabilities can be accepted for errors.

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table of contents

on a personal note

Certiﬁcate . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

from the creator

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

introduction

About this manual . . . . . . . . 6

Introduction to the Masterpiece

Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Differences in temperature . . . 7

Handling the unit . . . . . . . . 7

1. getting started

Unpacking the box . . . . . . . . 8

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . 8

The topology of

the volume control. . . . . . . . 9

2. connecting

Connecting the MP-I201 . . . . . 10

Turning the MP-I201 on and off. 11

Moving and transporting

the MP-I201 . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MP-I201 rear panel: Plugs . . . . 12

MP-I201 rear panel Picture . . . . 13

3. operation

Operation modes . . . . . . . .15

Functions – left front panel . . .16 Functions – right front panel . .17 MP-I201 discription of

the elements in the menu. . . . . 18

MP-I201 menu structure . . . . . 19

4. operation & service

Safety notice . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Mains supply voltage . . . . . .20

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Mains fuse . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Replacing a blown fuse . . . . .22

5. warranty

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

6. specifications

MP-I201 Speciﬁcations . . . . . . 26

7. examples operation

Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Example 3 . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Example 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Example 5 . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Example 6 . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Example 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Example 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Example 9 . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Example 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Example 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Example 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Connecting devices 1 . . . . . . 40

Connecting devices 2 . . . . . . 41

8. pictures

MP-I201 Front. . . . . . . . . . . 42

MP-I201 Inside . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Certiﬁcate

Model: MP-I201

Product ID/Serial

__________________________________

Product Build Date

__________________________________

Signed

__________________________________

All products details, specifications and measurements are recorded for your MPI201 and kept by Vitus Audio.

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Foreword

First of all, thank you for choosing the Vitus Audio MP-I201 integrated amplifier, we are sure you will enjoy it for many years to come. When purchasing a Vitus Audio product, you are guaranteed a musical performance, which exceeds the current musical standards. Vitus Audio is dedicated to musical performance rather than technical details and high performance measures. We believe that many manufactures are blinded by the current available theory, instead of looking for new answers.

At Vitus Audio everything works until proven not to. This way we always try to push the limits and explore the unexplored. As a result of this, many of the solutions we use today are considered to be “impossible to ever get working”,however they have convinced many people and reviewers world wide of the opposite. Before any of our new topologies are implemented in our products, they are carefully reviewed by our dedicated listening panel. This way we can guarantee the correct level of musically performance and robustness.

Generally we’re after super neutral, super detailed and super dynamic reproduction without “loosing” the nerve in the music which often is a drawback of many high end amplifiers. Our real strongholds are complete silence, unbelievable depth and width in the soundstage resulting in a far more open sound with higher resolution

-you could say, closer to the artist. As a result of the above, our amps do not “focus” on any specific frequencies - i.e. no extension of top or bas, which of course results in high clarity of the midrange since it’s “naturally present”!

Hans Ole Vitus

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About this manual

This is your MP-I201 owner’s manual. The following pages will describe, as clearly as possible, how to get your MPI201 operating fast and simple. Although some operations are self-explanatory, we strongly suggest you read this manual to avoid any damage to the unit. The manual is designed to be helpful. If there are points you feel we could cover better, or that we have missed out – please tell us.

Important information is

presented like this. Ignoring this information may cause damage to you or the unit. Damage caused to the unit by ignoring this information might invalidate the warranty.

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Introduction to the Masterpiece Series

The Vitus Audio Masterpiece Series is a true high-end series of products, which is build on our true dedication to neutral music reproduction. Every detail is carefully thought through, and all choices made during development, where based purely on listening, and not measuring. Only the best available materials are used to ensure an overall quality which will last for many years, when treated right.

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100

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- 10

- 40

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Handling the unit

This unit is VERY heavy – make sure

to be at least two people to unpack the unit. You might damage both your back and the unit if extra care is not applied. Vitus Audio A/S cannot be held responsible for any damage that is a consequence of uncareful handling of the unit.

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Differences in temperature

After unpacking allow 24 hours for the product

to reach room temperature before connecting up and switching on. This is to allow condensation to dissipate, which might otherwise cause damage to the electronics. Remember also that condensation can form when you move the unit from a cold place to a warm place.

CAUTION

1. getting started

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Crate Top

Crate Bottom

Crate

MP-I201

Andromeda Power Cable

Standard Power Cable

Unpacking the box

After you have removed the top, it is possible to remove the top foam corners. Next to the ampifier you will find the power cord, brochure and manual. Now remove the sides Two people carefully lift the amplifier of the box bottom and put it directly onto the floor. Store the empty box and the protective foam for later use.

What’s in the box

MP-I201 2x Andromeda Power Cable Standard Power Cable CD containing Manual and Brochure

Foam Top Foam Bottom Crate Top Crate Crate Bottom

1. getting started

CD containing Manual and Brochure

Foam Corners Bottom

Foam Bottom

Foam Top

Foam Corners Top

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The topology of the volume control used in the MP-I201 is very different compared to the “standard”. The MPI201 uses a series of fixed resistor networks to control the volume. Relays are used to switch between the resistor networks. Across all volume steps, a fixed resistor is in series with the signal path. This gives the best performance possible. When you change volume, a different number of shunt resistors are used.

To prevent pop in the output, we have chosen to first add the new shunt resistors, and then wait a short time, before removing the unused shunt resistors at the new volume step. This will give a minor fall in volume before settling at the new volume step. It takes only very little time to get used to this type of operation of the volume, and it will give you superior sound quality over the traditional digital and analogue potentio meters.

The topology of the volume control.

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1. Place the MP-I201 on the floor.

2. Allow 24 hours for the product to reach room temperature

3. Connect all the sources to the inputs of the MP-I201.

4. Connect the Speaker output of the MP-I201.

5. Connect the MP-I201 with the PSU power cable.

6. Connect the mains to the MPPSU.

”-“output

Connecting the MP-I201

This is a true balanced amplifier, DO NOT connect the ”-“output (Figure 3) to any ground source, including chassis or signal ground, this will damage the amplifier.

Not following this procedure, may cause damage to any of your products/speakers. Damage caused to any of your products/speakers by not following this procedure will invalidate the warranty.

2. connecting

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Turning the MP-I201 on and off.

Always turn on the products beginning from the source:

CD player a power amplifier.

Always turn off your products in reverse order:

Power amplifier a CD player.

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Always follow this procedure.

1. Turn the MP-I201 off.

2. Disconnect the mains power supply (take the power cables out).

3. Wait 15 minutes to allow the MP-I201 to discharge.

4. Move/Transport the MP-I201

5. Allow 24 hours for the MP-I201 to reach room temperature.

6. Connect the MP-I201.

Moving and transporting the MP-I201

2. connecting

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MP-I201 rear panel: Plugs

MP-I201 Inputs.

Input 1,2,3. XLR

Input 4,5. RCA

Digital Power

Analog Power

MP-I201 Outputs

Speakers

Speaker out

Standard Power Cable

Andromeda Power Cable

XLR in

RCA in

Master Piece Series

MP-I201

NEUTRIK

PUSH

NEUTRIK

PUSH

NEUTRIK

PUSH

NEUTRIK

PUSH

NEUTRIK

PUSH

NEUTRIK

PUSH

Right Channel

HQ PC should be used

Left Channel

HQ PC should be used

Digital Control

Standard PC should be used

Input 5 Input 5Input 4 Input 4Input 3 Input 3

Input 2

Input 1

Input 2

Input 1

Preamplier Input

- -

+ +

Serienummer

her

This is a true balanced poweramplier. DO NOT under any circumstance

connect (-) speaker output

to ground.

Caution

Warning

To prevent re and shock

hazard, do not expose this device

to rain and moisture

Warning

Risk of electrical shock

DO NOT OPEN

No user serviceable parts inside

MAINS

RCA in

MP-I201 Rearpanel.

Speakers

Digital Power

Analog Power

XLR

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Fuse

2. connecting

MP-I201 rear panel Picture

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MP-I201 Front panel.

Class A/AB

MENU SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

MP-I O

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The MP-I201 has 3 operation modes

1.Normal mode.

This is the mode you use when listening to music.

2. Menu mode

In this mode you can alter the settings of the MP-I201.

3. Standby mode.

In this mode the controls of the MP-I201 are deactivated.

The MP-I201 does not shut down in Standby Mode in order to maintain an optimal working temperature

Operation modes

3. operation

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Normal mode

In normal mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons available on the left front.

1. CLASS A/AB Selects between the 5 inputs..

2. MENU Switches to Menu mode.

3. STANDBY Switches in and out of Standby Mode

Menu mode

You enter menu mode, by pushing the ”MENU” button once in Normal mode. In the Menu mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons:

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and select settings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

Functions – left front panel

Class A/AB

MENU SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

MP-I O

MP-I201 Left Front panel.

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Functions – right front panel

Class A/AB

MENU SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

MP-I O

MP-I201 Right front panel.

Normal mode

In normal mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons available on the right front:

1.  Turns volume UP.

2. MUTE Mutes the output.

3.  Turns volume DOWN.

Menu mode

In the text-menu it is possible to change the name of the input. This is done by using the following buttons from the right front:

1.  Change selected character.

2. MUTE Go to the next character in the display.

3.  Change selected character.

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SETUP

Change the settings of the MP-I201.

CLASS

Select if the MP-I201 should operate as a Class A or Class AB amplifier.

OUT.M

Choose between output modus CLASSIC and ROCK

TEMP.M

Shows the temperature inside the MP-I201. LT1 LT2

DATA

Shows information about this MP-D201.

RESET

Restore the settings of the MP-I201 to its default settings.

V.INIT

Change the initial dB step of the volume in the MP-I201 to any step between -99 and12.dB

VOL.STEP

The MP-I201 has a standard volume step of -42 dB. You can set the volume step to a step, between -99.0 dB

to +6dB.This step will be the new volume step. Even when after the power cord has been disconnected the MP-I201 still starts up in the new volume step.

REMEMBER

Set the MP-I201 to remember the current volume step. The MP-I201 will start up in this volume step when it leaves standby. This volume step however is not remembered when the power cord is removed. Then the MPI201 will initiate in the volume step as it is deﬁned in the V.INIT sub-menu.

BRIGHT

Change the brightness of the display any step between 0 and 3.

OUT.M

Select between STEREO or MONO output.

INPUTS

Change settings for each input.

INPUT X

Change the settings of input X.

USED

Select whether input X has to be USED or not NOT USED.When you select NOT USED input X will not be

shown in the list of inputs.

FIXED

Lock and unlock the volume by switching between FIX ON/FIX OFF.

SET FIX

Set the volume of input X to a ﬁxed dB step. (Input X is now locked to a dB step and can not be adjusted with the volume control)

ADJUST

Adjust the ﬁxed dB step to any step between -99 and +12 dB. This function is only available when FIX ON is selected.

OFFSET

Select an offset- gain, between -12 and 12 dB, for input X. This function is only available when FIX OFF is selected

SENS

Change the sensitivity of the input. Select between ≤ 2 Vrms, ≤ 4 Vrms and ≤ 8 Vrms. The sensitivity level needs to be higher then the input level. To prevent clipping of the input

TEXT

Choose a name for input X.

MP-I201 discription of the elements in the menu.

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MP-I201 menu structure

RESET NO / RESET YES

Right CH

Left CH

RESET

BACK

SETUP

0 / 1 / 2 / 3BRIGHT

OUT.M

BACK

CLASSIC / ROCK

TEMP.M

Change the temperature scale by pressing the MUTE button

The MP-I201 will count down from 60 to 0 and restart, after modus change from CLASSIC to ROCK or ROCK to CLASSIC.

ºF/ ºC

LT1 / LT2 / RT1 / RT2

DATA

LEAVE

A / AB

CLASS

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

INPUT 5

BACK

USED / NOT USED

USED

BACK

INPUT 1

-99 dB / +12 dB

ADJUST

FIX ON / FIX OFF

SET FIX

BACK

-12 dB / +12 dB

8 Vmrs / 2 Vmrs

OFFSET

SENS

TEXT

FIXED

INPUTS

****

***

BACK

REMEMBER

VOL.STEPV.INIT

-99 dB / +6 dB

With FIX OFF

With FIX ON

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Safety notice

The Vitus Audio MP-I201 contains no user serviceable parts except from the mains fuse. Do not attempt to open the case. There are potentially dangerous voltages present inside. Should your MP-I201 show signs of malfunction, then please contact your dealer or Vitus Audio.

Mains supply voltage

Any unit may be set for operation in 100V, 115V or 230V A.C. Units are shipped set for the mains supply voltage according to the destination. The voltage setting can be updated later by your dealer, if necessary.

Maintenance

Vitus Audio products are designed to run for many years without the need for regular maintenance. Our products contain no user serviceable parts except from the mains fuse. Should your MP-I201 show signs of malfunction, please contact your dealer or Vitus Audio.

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Mains fuse

The mains fuse is accessible from the outside of the amplifier. You will find the mains fuse, just below the power inlet. If the fuse blows, then you can easily replace it. The fuse only blows on the occurrence of power surges or if there is a fault in the unit. Normally power surges cause no other damage other than blowing the fuse. When the fuse blows repeatedly on replacement, then the unit most likely has a malfunction. In case of malfunction the unit must be returned to Vitus Audio for repair.

Fuse type:

Left and Right Channel:

230V : 20x5mm 6,3A T 115V : 20x5mm 10A T 100V : 20x5mm 12A T

HRC fuse

Digital Control:

230V : 20 x 5mm – 500mA – T

LBC fuse (Time lag fuse) 100-120V : 20 x 5mm – 1 A – T

- LBC fuse (Time lag fuse)

Replacing the fuse with a fuse of a type and rating different from the original fuse, might result in damage to the unit and injury to you (the user). Damage to the unit as a result of wrongly replacing the mains fuse, will invalidate the guarantee.

For an explanation of how to replace the fuse see chapter 4 “replacing a blown fuse”.

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service

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REMOVE THE POWER CABLE

In the following steps we will show you how to replace a blown fuse.

Different fuse types

The fuses in the Left (L) and Right (R) Channel are stronger than the fuse in the digital(D) control. Do not replace the L and R fuses with a D fuse, or the other way around.

See ‘Fuse Type’ for the correct fuse.

4 Remove the blown fuse and

take the spare fuse.

6 Click the fuse in place.

7 Push the fuse carrier in place.

Replacing a blown fuse

3 There is a spare fuse

available in the fuse carrier.

spare fuse

blown fuse

2 Take a small flat bladed

screwdriver and place it over the fuse carrier.

1 The fuse carriers are placed

on the back under the power connectors.

5 Place the spare fuse in the

fuse carrier after you removed the blown fuse.

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Warranty

Warranty Statement (modified to fit Vitus Audio)

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

LIMITED WARRANTY Vitus Audio warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser or no later than five (5) years from the date of shipment to the authorized Vitus Audio cooperating partner, whichever comes first, excepting any cosmetic damage to chassis parts. (See 6)

2. CONDITIONS This Warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations. The Warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s

manual, abused, or misused, damaged by accident or neglect or in being transported, or the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with by anyone other than Vitus Audio or authorized Vitus Audio repair center. The product must be packed in its original box and returned to Vitus Audio or an authorized repair center by the customer at his or her sole expense. Vitus Audio will pay return freight of its choice.

IMPORTANT! A returned product MUST be accompanied by a written description of the defect and a photocopy of the original purchase receipt. This receipt must clearly list model and serial number, date of purchase, the name and address of the purchaser and authorized dealer and the price paid by the purchaser. Vitus Audio reserves the right to modify the design of any product without obligation to purchasers of previously manufactured products and to change the prices or

specifications of any product without notice or obligation to any person.

3. REMEDY In the event the above product fails to meet the above Warranty and the above conditions have been met, the purchaser’s sole remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be to return the product to Vitus Audio or an authorized Vitus Audio repair center where the defect will be rectified without charge for parts and labor, except chassis parts. (See 6)

4. LIMITED TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Warranty is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser of the covered product and shall not be transferred to a subsequent purchaser of the product.

5. DURATION OF WARRANTY This Warranty expires on the third (3rd) year anniversary of the date of purchase or no later than the fifth (5th) anniversary of the date of shipment to the authorized Vitus Audio cooperating

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partner, whichever comes first.

6. CHASSIS Damage or cosmetic defects are not warranted.

7. DEMONSTRATION EQUIPMENT Equipment used by an authorized cooperating partner for demonstration purposes is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment to the authorized cooperating partner. After the first year, demo equipment needing warranty service must be packed in its original box and returned to Vitus Audio by the cooperating partner at his or hers sole expense. Vitus Audio will pay return freight of its choice. A returned product must be accompanied by a written description of the defect on a VITUS AUDIO RETURNED GOODS AUTHORIZATION form. Dealer-owned demonstration equipment sold at retail within three (3) years of date from shipment to the dealer

is warranted to the first retail customer to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of the three (3) Year Limited Warranty remaining (as measured from the date of shipment of the equipment to the Vitus Audio partner. In the event warranty service is needed under these conditions, the owner of the equipment must provide a copy of his purchase receipt, fulfilling the requirements described under ”2. Conditions” above. The product must be packed in its original box, and returned to Vitus Audio or an authorized Vitus Audio repair center by the customer at his or her sole expense. Vitus Audio will pay return freight of its choice.

8. MISCELLANEOUS Any implied warranties relating to the above product shall be limited to the duration of this warranty. The warranty does not extend to any incidental or consequential costs or damages to the purchaser. Some countries do not allow limitation on how long an

implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country.

9. WARRANTOR Inquiries regarding the above Limited Warranty may be sent to the following address:

AVA Group A/S Sandgaardsvej 31, Birk DK7400 Herning Denmark Att.: Customer Service

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10. WARRENTY OUTSIDE DANMARK Vitus Audio has authorized distribution in many countries in the world. In each country, the authorized importing retailer or distributor has accepted the responsibility for warranty of products sold by that retailer or distributor. Warranty service should normally be obtained from the importing retailer or distributor from whom purchased your product. In the unlikely event of service required beyond the capabilities of the importer, Vitus Audio will fulfill the conditions of the warranty. Such products must be returned at the owner’s expense to the Vitus Audio factory, together with a photocopy of the bill of sale for that product, a detailed description of the problem, and any other information necessary return shipment. In many cases the retailer your purchased the product from, will handle this for you.

11. FURTHER INFORMATION Should you have any further questions related to our warranty – please contact us at the following email: info@vitusaudio.com

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INPUT

MENU SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

Front panel and body: Anodized Aluminium

Feet: Still Point Ultra-5

Total weight: ~125 KG

400 mm

430 mm

708 mm

675 mm

505 mm

500 mm 370 mm

46 mm

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INPUT

XLR RCA

Available 3 2

Sensitivity 0,7 V

rms

0,7 V

rms

Impedance 10KΩ 10KΩ

POWER CONSUMPTION

Standby <1W

Full Power 550W

RMS

OUTPUT

Speaker

Right

Speaker

Left

Available 1 1

Impedance 75 mΩ 75 mΩ

Power W (8/4 ohm) 700/1400 700/1400

Frequency response +800kHz +800kHz

Signal to noise ratio > 130dB > 130dB

THD + noise > 0,01% > 0,01%

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Example 1

Setting the MP-I201 to operate as a class AB ampliﬁer.

Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the CLASS submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and select settings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

Enter the CLASS submenu. The display now shows CLASS . Press the  button. The display now shows CLASS AB. Press the SELECT button. The MP-I201 have operates as a class AB amplifier.

LEAVE

SETUP

CLASS

CLASS A

CLASS AB

CLASS

SELECT

Figure 6 MP-I201 Left front panel.

INPUT

SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

SIA

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Class A/AB

MENU SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

MP-I O

MP-I201 Left Front panel.

The MP-I201 will count down from 60 to 0 and rerestart, after modus change from CLASSIC to ROCK or ROCK to CLASSIC.

Example 2

Setting the Right and Left channel of the MPI201 to play in ROCK modus.

Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the OUT.M submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and select settings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

Enter the OUT.M submenu. Change CLASSIC to ROCK for both channels, and leave the menu. The MP-I201 now counts down from 60 to 0 and restarts.

LEAVE

SETUP

BACK

OUT.M

RIGHT CH

CLASSIC

ROCK

RIGHT CH

LEFT CH

CLASSIC

ROCK

LEFT CH

BACK

OUT.M

SELECT

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8........

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Example 3

Restoring the settings of the MP-I201

Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the RESET submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and select settings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

Enter the RESET submenu. The display now shows RESET NO. Press the  button. The display now shows RESET YES. Press the SELECT button. The settings of the MP-I201 have now been restored. The MP-I201 now automatically goes into standby mode.

Class A/AB

MENU SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

MP-I O

MP-I201 Left Front panel.

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LEAVE

SETUP

BACK

OUT.M

TEMP.M

DATA

RESET

RES:NO

RES:YES

SELECT

Class A/AB

MENU SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

MP-I O

MP-I201 Left Front panel.

Example 4

Setting the initial volume step.

Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the V.INIT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and selectsettings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

In the V.INIT submenu you can adjust the initial volume step. This is the volume step the MP-I201 starts up in when it leaves standby mode. The initial volume step is as a standard set to -40.

Set the volume step to -30 using the  and the  buttons. Press SELECT and leave the menu.

LEAVE

SETUP

BACK

OUT.M

TEMP.M

DATA

RESET

V.INIT

VOL.STEP

- O.O

VOL.STEP

SELECT

Next time you turn on the MP-I201, it will initialize in volume step -30 dB.

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Example 5

Setting the MP-I201 to remember the current volume step.

Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the V.INIT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and selectsettings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

In the V.INIT submenu you can set the MP-I201 to remember the current volume step. The MPI201 will start up in this volume step when it leaves standby. This volume step however is not remembered when the power cord is removed. Then the MPI201 will initiate in the volume step as it is deﬁned in the V.INIT submenu (example 9).

Go to REMEMBER press SELECT. The display now shows VOL.INIT.

The MP-I201 will now start up in the current volume step on initialization.

Class A/AB

MENU SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

MP-I O

MP-I201 Left Front panel.

LEAVE

SETUP

BACK

OUT.M

TEMP.M

DATA

RESET

V.INIT

VOL.STEP

REMEMBER

V.INIT

SELECT

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Example 6

Changing brightness from 1 to 2.

You can adjust the brightness of the display.

Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the “BRIGHTNESS” submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and select settings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

Enter the “BRIGHTNESS” submenu The display now shows “1”. Press the “” button. The brightness is now set to 2. Press “SELECT” to leave the. “BRIGHTNESS” submenu.The new brightness level is now saved.

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MENU SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

MP-I O

MP-I201 Left Front panel.

LEAVE

SETUP

BACK

OUT.M

TEMP.M

DATA

RESET

V.INIT

BRIGHT

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Figure 12 Example 6 RP-101

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INPUTS

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT

USED

NOT USED

USED

SELECT

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Example 7

Disabling inputs.

If you only use some of the inputs,then it is possible to disable the inputs that you are not using. The system will skip the disabled inputs, and jump to the next input. The following example illustrates how to disable Input 4.

Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode.

Navigate to the INPUT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and selectsettings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

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STANDBY

MUTE

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MP-I201 Left Front panel.

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SETUP

BACK

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INPUT1

USED

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FIX OFF

FIX ON

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Figure 22 Example 12 Changing the input name.

Example 8

Set the volume of input 1 to a ﬁxed volume step of -0.0 dB.

You can set the volume of an input to a ﬁxed dB step. The input is then locked to this dB step and can not be adjusted with the volume control. The following

example illustrates how to fix the volume step of Input 1 to

0dB.

Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode.

Navigate to the INPUT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and selectsettings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

Adjust the volume step to -0.0 dB and press the SELECT button. The display now shows SET FIX.

Input X is now locked to the chosen dB step and can not be adjusted with the volume control.

If you want to set FIX OFF, then repeate the sequence of the example and select FIX OFF.

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STANDBY

MUTE

MP-I O

MP-I201 Left Front panel.

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BACK

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INPUTS

INPUT1

INPUT

USED

BACK

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OFFSET

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Example 9

Changing the offsetgain of the inputs.

You can set different offsetvalues for the different inputs. You actually adjust the gain of one individual input. This reduces the differences in output volume, when you switch from one input to another. The offset-value can be set from -12 dB to +12 dB.

You cannot change the offset gain with FIX ON selected.

The following example illustrates how to change the offset-values: The signal on the source using line 2 is 3 dB higher than the signal on the source using line 1.

We will reduce the differences in volume between input 1 and input 2 by lowering the offset gain of line 2 with 3 dB.

Press the“MENU”button to

enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the INPUT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and selectsettings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

The ampliﬁer now automatically turns the volume up or down when you change between inputs.

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MUTE

MP-I O

MP-I201 Left Front panel.

LEAVE

SETUP

BACK

OUT.M

TEMP.M

DATA

RESET

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BRIGHT

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INPUT1

USED

BACK

FIXED

OFFSET

SENS

Vrms

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Example 10

Changing the sensitivity of input 1 from 8 V rms to 4 V rms

The sensitivity is as a standard set to 4 Vrms.

In this example we will change the sensitivity of input 1 from 4 Vrms to 2 Vrms.

Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the SENS submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and selectsettings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

In the SENS submenu you can adjust the sensitivity using the  and the  buttons. When you adjusted the sensitivity press SELECT. The new sensitivity is now saved.

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SETUP

BACK

OUT.M

TEMP.M

DATA

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V.INIT

BRIGHT

INPUTS

INPUT1

USED

BACK

FIXED

OFFSET

SENS

TEXT

LINE SCD-O2

TEXT

SELECT

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Example 11

Changing the name of INPUT 1 to SCD-010.

Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the TEXT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front

1.  Scroll forward in the menu.

2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and selectsettings.

3.  Scroll backward in the menu.

In the TEXT submenu you will find a list of predefined names, that you can choose from.

Scroll through the list using the  and the  buttons.

Select the name SCD-010 using the SELECT button.

The name of INPUT1 has now been changed from LINE 1 to SCD-010. Leave the TEXT submenu.

When you leave the Menu Mode the display will show SCD-010.

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Example 12

Changing the name of INPUT 1 to PICKUP

If you want to use an inputname that is not in the predefined list, then it is possible to manually add a name to the list.

In the text- menu it is possible to change the name of the input. This is done by using the following buttons from the right front:

1.  Change selected character.

2. MUTE Go to the next character in the display.

3.  Change selected character..

We will now change the inputname “Line 1” to PICKUP (Not in the predefined list) .

We continue from the “TEXT ” sub-menu in the previous example.

LINE

.INE

PINE

P.NE

PI.E

PICE

PIC.

PICK

PICK.

PICKU

PICKU.

PICKUP

TEXT

MUTE

The display is showing LINE 1

Press MUTE (The first character in the display starts blinking)

Press  or  until the first character has the value you want. Press MUTE (The second character in the display starts blinking)

Press MUTE when the last character in the display is blinking. The new device name is now saved, and then you can leave the TEXT sub-menu.

When you are editing the Input name, then you can save the changes at any time. You do this by pressing the SELECT button

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Connecting devices 1

We have an MP-L201 as linestage. The MP-L201 is connected to an MPD201 and a MP-P201. The MP-D201 is connected to an MP-T201 a PC and a Mediacenter. The MP-P201 is connected to a Turntable.

Units

Vitus Audio products Signature Series

MP-L201 MP-P201 MP-D201 MP-T201 MP-I201

3rd. party products

Turntable PC Media Center Speakers

MP-P201

Turntable

MP-D201

Media Center

MP-T201

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Connecting devices 2

We have an MP-L201 as linestage. The MP-L201 is connected to an MPD201 and a MP-P201. The MP-D201 is connected to an MP-T201 a PC and a Mediacenter. The MP-P201 is connected to a Turntable.

The MP-I201 are set to function as a Mono Amplifier.

Units

Vitus Audio products Signature Series

MP-L201 MP-P201 MP-D201 MP-T201 MP-I201

3rd. party products

Turntable PC Media Center Speakers

MP-L201

MP-P201

Turntable

MP-D201

Media Center

MP-T201

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