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  Instructions For Use. Page 7

X-A2

TROUBLESHOOTING

Basic troubleshooting of an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting of any other
electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes
first.  To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the following:

If none of these actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical

Fidelity service agent.  Remember, never open the case of the X-A2 yourself, as this will
invalidate the guarantee.

Problem

Probable Cause

Remedy

No power when POWER
is pressed

Mains plug not inserted
correctly

Plug in securely

PSU unit not connected
to main unit

Plug PSU umbilical lead
into back of main unit

No sound

Volume control is set
to minimum

Turn up the volume

Mute is selected

Press mute button on
remote control

Preamplifier not connected
to Power amplifier

Check phono cable
connection between units

Unit has not yet come out
of power-up mute

Wait 10-15 seconds on
power-up for unit to
un-mute

Tape Monitor button is
depressed

Press Tape monitor
button

Speakers are not connected,
or are connected incorrectly

Check speaker cables

Sound is not precise,
lacking in bass and
stereo image

Speakers are connected
out of phase

Make sure that both
speakers are connected
correctly

Summary of Contents for X-A2

Page 1: ...and electronically the X A2 matches perfectly with the X RAY CD player and the other X Ponent units Together they can form one of the finest hi fi systems that you can own The X A2 has been designed to be switched on continuously The PSU should be positioned as far away from the X A2 as possible We suggest that the PSU is placed on the floor near the mains outlet Dust regularly with a soft duster ...

Page 2: ...or coloured black If connecting to a BS1363 plug a 10 amp fuse must be used WARNING Speaker Terminals In order to comply with BSEN60 065 safety regulations the 4mm banana plug holes have been fitted with plastic blanking pieces Removal of these will invalidate any safety approval of this unit WARNING Radio Frequency Interference RFI This hi fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation w...

Page 3: ...ut 6 Tuner input 7 Aux 1 input 8 Aux 2 input 9 Aux 3 input 10 Tape input 11 Tape record output 12 Preamp output 13 External PSU input 14 Right loudspeaker output 15 Left loudspeaker output FRONT PANEL 1 Power on indicator LED 2 Volume control 3 Tape monitor button 4 Source selector switch 1 2 3 4 14 15 ...

Page 4: ...r ý ý Do not place the amplifier near direct heat sources such as radiators or other equipment that produces heat ý ý Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside The war ranty will be invalid if the unit has been tampered with There are no user adjustments within Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent ý ý There are fuses in the X A2 In the unlikely event th...

Page 5: ...s is attached to this permanent preamp output TheX A2 sbuiltinpowerampscanthen for instance drive the left and right channel tweeterswhilsttheX A50sorX A200sdrive the left and right channel bass units LOUDSPEAKERS To get a realistic soundstage and full dynamic range from your X A2 use it with loudspeakers of a reasonable efficiency An average rating for a loudspeaker these days is about 88dB This ...

Page 6: ...r Supply Unit be positioned on the floor as far away from the X A2 as possible This ensures that there is no magnetic interaction between the X A2 and the power supply unit thus giving best performance The X A2 has been designed so that it may be left switched on indefinately if desired WARNING Heat When in use the X A2 gives off heat from its casework Never put anything on top of your X A2 Always...

Page 7: ... POWER is pressed Mains plug not inserted correctly Plug in securely PSU unit not connected to main unit Plug PSU umbilical lead into back of main unit No sound Volume control is set to minimum Turn up the volume Mute is selected Press mute button on remote control Preamplifier not connected to Power amplifier Check phono cable connection between units Unit has not yet come out of power up mute Wa...

Page 8: ...FIER X A2 00 01 Power output 75 watts per channel 8Ω THD 0 007 at 1kHz 0 04 20Hz 20kHz 1W unweighted 0 008 20Hz 20kHz 1W A weighted Frequency response 10Hz 50kHz 1dB Inputs 6 Line Input sensitivity 300mV S N ratio 92dB unweighted 100dB A weighted Power consumption 400 watts maximum Dimensions 230 x 110 x 345mm W x H x D Width and height include feet Standard accessories X A2 power supply unit ...

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