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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a qualiton APX200 amplifier! It is designed to deliver a high standard of musical performance. The innovation in engineering and manufacturing this product guarantees amusement for a long time, thanks to the output transformer made by us.
PREFACE Before installing the Qualiton APX 200, please study this user manual carefully! Operating your power amplifier in a manner it is de- signed for ensures you an utmost musical experien- ce and a reliable operation. If you have any questions on our products or ser- vices, please do not hesitate to contact us on our website www.audiohungary.com...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NOMINAL OUTPUT POWER OUTPUT POLARITY 2 X 100 W, stereo non inverting TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO < 1 % (measured by 1 kHz sine wave - nominal output > 101 dB power) POWER CONSUMPTION FREQUENCY RESPONSE 150W (quiescent) and 640W (maximum) 15 Hz - 100 kHz (-3 dB - nominal output power) VACUUM TUBE SET INPUT SENSITIVITY...
APX 200 REAR PANEL TERMINALS Input (RCA) Left side (L) Input (RCA) Right side (R) Output - Right side (8 Ω) Output - Right side (4 Ω) INPUT OUTPUT RIGHT LEFT 2 x 100W stereo amplifier Output - Right side (0 Ω)
APX 200 INSTALLATION - Due to the vacuum tube construction of the amplifier, - The amplifier can be connected to an audio system the it may heat up during use. Thus, choose a loca- through RCA ports at the rear panel. Input sensitivity tion for installation where the appliance can be well is 665 mV.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - PLACEMENT - Avoid relocating the appliance from cold to warm - The ventilation holes of the amplifier must not be surroundings! Sudden temperature changes can covered (by tablecloth, curtain, newspaper, book, lead to moisture condensation. Please wait until etc.)! Impairing ventilation can lead to overhea- moisture is evaporated before putting your amp- ting and irregular operation conditions!
APX 200 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - OPERATION - Improper installation may cause breakdown! - Improper repair may lead to a loss of warranty! - Before powering up your amplifier, make sure - The appliance may only be used by qualified...
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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - OPERATION - At the mains cable and output ports, there is a - Never operate the amplifier through an unground- risk of electric shock! They must be handled with ed outlet! care! - The AC socket features a built-in fuse box. En- - If you do not use your amplifier for a long time, sure replacement fuses with rating T 6.3 L (type unplug the appliance carefully!
APX 200 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - OPERATION FIRST INSTALLATION - Be careful with appliance cables! Do not lead them - Connect your amplifier to the other elements of across sharp surfaces, do not clamplifier them tog- your sound system according to the connection...
APX 200 TROUBLESHOOTING Malfunction 1: Amplifier does not power up. 1.e Should the fault persist after going through points 1.a, 1.b, 1.c and 1.d, check the fuse of 1.a Make sure the amplifier is plugged in! the amplifier for intactness, according to the instructions stated in ’Safety Recommenda-...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Malfunction 2: The illumination of the front panel 3.d Be sure that the volume control knob is turned bias indicator does not turn warm white. 2.a Wait 90 seconds until the start-up delay circuits 3.e Be sure that the speaker cables are correctly are activated! Should the gauge illumination not connected to the correct ports! turn into warm white after 90 seconds, please...
APX 200 TROUBLESHOOTING MARKINGS 4.b Change your audio source! Make sure you are - The product meets the directives and stan- dards of the European Union. listening to a stereo record! 4.c Check the bias currents of the output power - Nominal supply voltage.
APX 200 WASTE MANAGEMENT - The appliance and its packaging are made of recyclab- le materials. - The appliance contains repairable or recyclable com- ponents and materials. Waste separation makes their recycling possible. - A faulty appliance or an appliance meant to be discar-...
WARRANTY The serial number of your appliance (engraved on a metal plate) is placed on its bottom. Please refer to this number while contacting our company. __________________________________________________________ Set of tubes used: Measurement conducted by: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Date: ________________ P.H. - 17 -...
We, Audio-Hungary Ltd., declare, taking this declaration under our total responsibility, that tube power amplifier model Qualiton APX200 is in conformity with EN 55013, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, and EN 55020 in accordance with the Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006.