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  • Page 1 RI-100 Owner’s Manual RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...
  • Page 2 (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Vitus Audio. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RI-100 Inside view ..46 5. warranty RI-100 Front ... . 47 2. connecting Warranty ... . . 26 Turning the RI-100 on and off.

  • Page 4: On A Personal Note

    Certificate Model: RI-100 Product ID/Serial __________________________________ Product Build Date __________________________________ Signed __________________________________ All products details, specifications and measurements are recorded for your RI-100 and kept by Vitus Audio. RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 5: From The Creator

    Foreword At Vitus Audio everything Generally we’re after super works until proven not to. neutral, super detailed and First of all, thank you for This way we always try to super dynamic reproduction choosing the Vitus Audio push the limits and explore without “loosing”...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this manual Introduction to the Reference Series This is your RI-100 owner’s The Vitus Audio Reference manual. The following pages Series is a true high-end series will describe, as clearly as of products, which is build on possible, how to get your RI- our true dedication to neutral 100 operating fast and simple.
  • Page 7 You might damage both your back and the amplifier 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. RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Now remove the side protective foam, this will make it easier Foam Sides to grab hold of the RI-100. 6 pieces Two people carefully lift the amplifier out of the box, and put it directly onto the floor.

  • Page 9: Device Overview

    1. getting started Device overview Front panel: Anodized Aluminium 435 mm Body: Powder coated Aluminium Total weight: 40 KG Figure 2 Device overview RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 10: The Topology Of The Volume Control

    The topology of the volume control. The topology of the volume To prevent pop in the output, control used in the RI-100 is we have chosen to first add very different compared to the the new shunt resistors, and “standard”. The RI-100 uses a...

  • Page 11: Connecting

    2. connecting Turning the RI-100 on and off. Always turn on the products beginning from the source: CD player a pre-amplifier a power amplifier. Always turn off your products in reverse order: Power amplifier a pre-amplifier a CD player. ...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    2. connecting RI-100 rear panel Connecting the RI-100 Place the RI-100 on its shelf. Outputs Connect all the sources to the inputs of the RI-100, (labelled Speaker left INPUT 1 to 5 on the rear Speaker out panel.) Speaker right...

  • Page 13: Ri-100 | V 06.09.2011

    (-) speaker output connect (-) speaker output to ground. to ground. Preout Input 4 Input 5 / RIAA Preout Input 5 / RIAA Input 4 MAINS Optional DAC interface Optional Headamp interface RI-100 Rear panel. Figure 5 Fuse RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 14: Operation

    3. operation Operation modes RI-100 Front panel. Figure 6 RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...
  • Page 15 In this mode you can alter the settings of the RI-100. 3. Standby mode. In this mode the controls of the RI-100 are deactivated. The RI-100 does not shut down in Standby Mode in order to maintain an optimal working temperature RI-100...

  • Page 16: Functions - Left Front Panel

    3. operation Functions – left front panel RI-100 Left front panel. Figure 7 Normal mode Menu mode In normal mode there are You enter menu mode, by 3 basic functions/buttons pushing the ”MENU” button available on the left front. once in Normal mode. In the...

  • Page 17: Functions - Right Front Panel

    3. operation Functions – right front panel RI-100 Right front panel. Figure 8 Normal mode Menu mode In normal mode there are In the text-menu it is possible 3 basic functions/buttons to change the name of the available on the right front: input.

  • Page 18: The Menu Structure

    You can modify the settings The RI-100 comes with 5 sound level, hence changing of the RI-100. You do this by inputs. The settings for between sources can result in entering the menu. On page each individual input can high sound level differences.

  • Page 19: Remote Settings

    3. operation Remote settings Volume settings The RI-100 is standard shipped The RI-100 starts up in with a Apple Remote. the same volume step on initialization. You can select The Apple remote that in which volume step, the RI- comes with the RI-100 can 100 should initialize.

  • Page 20: Discription Of The E L E M E N T S I N T H E M E N

    Change the initial dB step of the Change the settings of input X. m e n u . volume in the RI-100 to any step USED between -99 and12.dB Select whether input X has to be OUTPUT VOL.STEP...

  • Page 21: The Menu Structure

    INPUT 2 TEXT INPUT 3 OFFSET INPUT 4 -12 dB / +12 dB FIXED SET FIX FIX ON / FIX OFF INPUT 5 ADJUST -99 dB / +12 dB Figure 9 The RI-100 Menu strukture BACK RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 22: Operation & Service

    There are potentially contain no user serviceable dangerous voltages present parts except from the mains inside. Should your RI-100 fuse. Should your RI-100 show show signs of malfunction, signs of malfunction, please then please contact your contact your dealer or Vitus dealer or Vitus Audio.

  • Page 23: Mains Fuse

    For an explanation of how to In case of malfunction the replace the fuse see pages unit must be returned to Vitus 24-25 Audio for repair. RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 24: Replacing A Blown Fuse

    Pull the fuse carrier out. There is a spare fuse available Flip the fuse out using a pointy in the fuse carrier. object (a pen for example). Figure 10 Replacing a blown fuse RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...
  • Page 25 Throw the blown carrier. fuse away. Done Place the spare fuse in the fuse Click the fuse in place. carrier. Push the fuse carrier back into the machine. RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Warranty Statement transported, or the defect (modified to fit Vitus Audio) is due to the product being 3. REMEDY repaired or tampered with by In the event the above 1.
  • Page 27 AVA Group A/S demo equipment needing original box, and returned to Sandgaardsvej 31, Birk warranty service must be Vitus Audio or an authorized DK7400 Herning packed in its original box Vitus Audio repair center by Denmark and returned to Vitus Audio the customer at his or her sole Att.: Customer Service...
  • Page 28 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...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Input Sensitivity……....with volume set @ 0dB / RCA = 2, 6 / XLR 5,2V RMS Input Impedance……..…....………….………...RCA = 22KΩ / XLR = 22KΩ Slew Rate…………………………....…………………………...…..> 35V/ μs Power Consumption (RMS): Standby…………………………………………………………..….....….< 3W Class AB (no load)………………………………....…………………..~ 90W Dimensions (W x H x D)……………………....…………..435x195x435 mm Weight………………………………………….....……………………...~40Kg RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 30: Appendix

    Enter the “MENU” submenu and scroll down using the  button. The display now shows Output. Press the “SELECT” button. The display now shows HEADPHONES. Press “SELECT” the output of the RI-100 is now changed from SPEAKERS to HEADPHONES RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 31: Example 2

    NO. Press the  button. The RESET NO display now shows RESET YES. RESET YES Press the SELECT button. The SELECT settings of the RI-100 have now RESET been restored. Figure 12 Example 2 Restoring settings RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 32: Example 3

    The display now shows NO PAIR. This means that the The remote is (fresh from the remote and the RI-100 are now box) not paired to the RI-100. unpaired. When you go into the menu to RI-100 Left front panel.

  • Page 33: Example 4

    7. appendix Example 4 Pairing the remote Changing the Re- Follow these steps and the RI-100 mote ID. 1.Press and hold the standbybutton. Follow these steps When two devices have the same Remote ID. Then you can 2.Press and hold the 1.Press and hold the...
  • Page 34 Figure 15 Example 5 Setting initial volume step Set the volume step to -30 using the  and the  buttons. Press SELECT and leave the menu. Next time you initialize the RI-100, the volume step will be -30. RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 35: Example 5

    RI-100 to remember REMEMBER SELECT the current volume step. The VOL.STEP RI-100 will start up in this volume step when it leaves standby. Figure 16 Example 6 Remember volume step This volume step however is not Go to REMEMBER press remembered when the power SELECT.

  • Page 36: Example 7

    7. appendix Example 7 Changing brightness from 0 to 1. You can adjust the brightness of the display. RI-100 Left front panel. Figure 7. Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the MENU “BRIGHTNESS” submenu, using the function buttons on...

  • Page 37: Example 8

    You can set the volume of an This is the volume step in which input to a fixed dB step. The V.INIT the RI-100 initialises as a standard. input is then locked to this dB BRIGHT Adjust the volume step to -30 dB step and can not be adjusted and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 38: Example 9

    SELECT BACK You can set different offset- DATA values for the different inputs. RESET You actually adjust the gain RI-100 Left front panel. Figure 7. of one individual input. This REMOTE will reduce the differences Press the“MENU”button to V.INIT in volume, when you switch enter Menu Mode.

  • Page 39: Example 10

    The amplifier now DATA not used. The system will skip automatically turn the volume RESET RI-100 Left front panel. Figure 7. the disabled inputs, up or down when you change REMOTE and jump to the next input.

  • Page 40: Example 11

    Changing the name of INPUT 1 to SCD-010. Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the TEXT MENU RI-100 Left front panel. Figure 7. submenu, using the function buttons on the left front LEAVE name of INPUT1 has now...

  • Page 41: Example 12

    ” sub-menu in the previous If you want to use an input- example. name that is not in the RI-100 Right front panel. predefined list, then it is Figure 8. The display is showing LINE 1 possible to manually add a MENU name to the list.

  • Page 42: Connecting Devices

    7. appendix Connecting devices Vitus Audio Products 3rd Party Products Reference Series On examples1 2 and 3 we show you how the RI-100 can RCD-100 be connected to other devices. Headphones In our examples we used the following devices RI-100 Integrated Amplifier...

  • Page 43: Connecting Devices 1

    7. appendix Connecting devices 1 Optional Modules. The RI-100 has 3 upgrade possibilities. RIAA module DAC interface Headamp interface Units Passive Speakers RI-100 Turntable Media Center Headphones Figure 24 Optional Modules RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 44: Connecting Devices 2

    7. appendix Connecting devices 2 Active Subwoofer. It is possible to connect an active subwoofer to the Pre-out. Units Passive Speakerss Active Subwoofer RI-100 Turntable RCD-100 Figure 25 Active Subwoofer RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 45: Connecting Devices 3

    RCD-100. The RCD-100 is used as a DAC. The RI-100 is powering the hi- and mid-tones. The RS-100 is connected to the PRE-OUT of the RI-100. The RS-100 is powering the bass Units Speakers (Hi-Mid) Speakers (Low)

  • Page 46: Pictures

    8. pictures RI-100 Inside view Picture 1 RI-100 Inside view RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

  • Page 47: Ri-100 Front

    8. pictures RI-100 Front Picture 2 RI-100 Front RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...
  • Page 48 Handcrafted in Denmark AVA Group A/S (Vitus Audio), Sandgaardsvej 31, DK-7400 Herning, Denmark, Phone: +45 9626 8046, Fax: +45 9626 8045 e-mail: info@vitusaudio.com, web site: www.vitusaudio.com design © audiography 2010 RI-100 | v 06.09.2011...

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