Musical Fidelity manual Operation, FACILITIES see page, X - P, Page 6 of, X-P200Power Amplifier

OPERATION

INTRODUCTION

Your X-P200 can be connected either as a conventional stereo amplifier, or alternatively in “bridge” mode as a mono amplifier with higher output power - see page 4 and 5 for connection details.

It is intended for use with a pre-amplifier or similar audio level source with a volume control. We highly recommend the matching X-Pre preamplifier also available from Musical Fidelity.

Two stereo pairs of RCA audio input sockets marked “A” and “B” on the rear panel allow a choice between either of these input sources. Simultaneous mixed A and B operation is not possible.

Whichever input is chosen, a fixed “line level” audio output from the selected source is available from the adjacent OUTPUT RCA sockets for onward connection to another amplifier. This is to allow for “bi-amplification” (see below).

BI-AMPLIFICATION

The X-P200’s OUTPUT sockets allow “bi- amplification” of a speaker system using suitable external amplifiers and crossover networks. This enables the speaker drive units to be powered separately, giving noticeable improvement in clarity, imaging and bass weight.

In this arrangement, typically one X-P200 is used to drive the “tweeter” (high frequencies), and another to drive the “woofer” (low frequencies) of each loudspeaker enclosure. Thus, two X-P200s would be needed for a stereo pair, or four in bridge mode.

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If in doubt about bi-amplification, please contact your dealer for advice.

BEFORE SWITCHING ON . . . .

Plug the accessory IEC mains lead into the rear panel socket, then the other end into a wall outlet.

Turn the volume control on your pre- amplifier to minimum.

OPERATION

Press the POWER button on the X-P200 amplifier - the blue power LED on the front panel will light indicating that the unit is ready for use. However, for about six seconds no sound will be heard from your speakers, and the red mute LED will be lit, confirming initial mute action.

Press the INPUT selector button on the front panel to switch between A and B input as required. A corresponding blue LED above the button will light to confirm your selection.

Now adjust the volume control on your pre- amplifier to obtain the preferred sound level.

If “bridge” loudspeaker operation is required, press the MODE button on the front panel to switch over to this function. A corresponding blue LED above the button will light to indicate which system is in use. Press the MODE button again to revert to normal stereo.

Please note that if STEREO mode is accidently selected with the speakers wired for “bridge” operation, sound will be distorted, and lack bass. Similarly, if switched to BRIDGE mode with speakers wired for stereo operation, sound quality will

FACILITIES (see page 6)

Power indicator	Mute indicator	Input indicator	Loudspeaker
			mode indicator
LED (blue)	LED (red)	LEDs (blue)	LEDs (blue)

INPUT	MODE
X - P 2 0 0

Power on/off push-	Input mode	Loudspeaker mode
button switch	push-button switch	push-button switch

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