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  Instructions For Use. Page 7

X-P100

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-P100 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
X-P100  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-P100

Page 1: ...J FET in place of the Nuvistor triode The X P100 has been designed to offer almost indistiguishable sonic charateristics to the Nu Vista Aesthetically and electronically the X P100 matches perfectly with the X AS100 power amplifier X RAY 24 bit CD player and X PLORA tuner Together they form one of the finest hi fi systems available Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush but be careful whe...

Page 2: ...loured red The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black If connecting to a BS1363 plug a 10 amp fuse must be used WARNING Radio Frequency Interference RFI This hi fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation will not be adversely affected by normal background levels of RFI It is possible that if this product is sub...

Page 3: ...me control 3 Infra Red remote receiver lens 4 Tape monitor button 5 Source selector switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 BACK VIEW 6 Input from external PSU unit 7 Tape record output 8 Tape input 9 Aux 2 input 10 Aux 1 input 11 Tuner input 12 CD input 13 Preamp Output 14 Phono MM input 15 Phono chassis earth ...

Page 4: ...ey are not likely to be walked on or trapped by items placed on them ý ý Do not use near water ý ý Do not place the units 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 a...

Page 5: ...ut position and that the PSU s mains lead is disconnected 2 Plug the umbilical lead from the X P100 PSU into the back of the X P100 main unit 3 Connect the supplied mains lead from the IEC type socket on the back of the PSU unit and to a suitable mains outlet 4 Switch on your X P100 using the On Off button which is situated on the X P100 PSU front panel After a delay of approximately 10 15 seconds...

Page 6: ...emote control handset The Infra Red receiver is the small red lens marked I R situated on the front panel it is a good idea to place your X P100 suchthatthereisanunobstructedline of sight to this lens from around your listening room Pressing the volume up or down but tons on the remote handset will advance the motorised volume control in the desired di rection If either button is held down for mor...

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 X P100 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 m...

Page 8: ... Line MM phono THD 0 007 20Hz 20kHz unweighted 0 004 20Hz 20kHz A weighted Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 0 2dB S N ratio MM phono 72dB unweighted MM phono 78dB A weighted Line 81dB unweighted Line 90dB A weighted Dimensions 230 x 110 x 315mm W x H x D Width and height include feet Power consumption 20 watts maximum Standard accessories Remote control handset X P100 power supply unit IEC type mains...

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