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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on a personal note

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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from the creator

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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introduction

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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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

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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1. getting started

1. getting started

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

2. connecting

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2. connecting

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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2. connecting

Fuse

2. connecting

MP-I201 rear panel Picture

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3. operation

MP-I201 Front panel.

Class A/AB

MENU SELECT

STANDBY

MUTE

MP-I O