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Instructions for use Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M8xi dual mono integrated amplifier. This amplifier is designed with high quality reproduction of single ended and balanced sources in mind. Two sets of balanced (XLR) inputs take care of balanced audio for the best in signal to noise, transient reproduction and dynamic range from balanced sources.
CONTENTS Section Page – Mains plug (UK only) Safety Information – Modification warning – Installation precautions & user information General advice – EU disposal information Disposal information – Introduction, cleaning, installation, power connections, audio Installation connections – Illustrations, main unit front & rear panels Facilities and connections –...
• If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used. WARNING: MODIFICATIONS THIS PRODUCT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Issue 1...
GENERAL ADVICE Installation precautions & user information This new M8xi Integrated Amplifier is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions: • This unit features a BRIDGED speaker output and should NOT be grounded on either speaker output terminal as both terminals are effectively “hot”, i.e.
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ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION DISPOSAL The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back panel of the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment please separate the product from other waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe manner.
Please note: Musical Fidelity currently do not make any interconnecting cables, nor do we endorse any manufacturer’s cables. If required, please refer to the Musical Fidelity dealer who can give up to date advice on good quality cables for any setup.
REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET The universal remote control shown below enables functions from this and related units to be operated from a convenient distance. Equivalent buttons on the remote control have the same functions as those on the front panel of the unit. Other functions are only available by remote control.
OPERATION Starting Once all connections are made, switch on the unit, using the POWER button front of the unit. Outputs are muted for about 5 seconds, so no sound will be heard. Once the 5 seconds is up, unit is settled, and ready for use.
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OPERATION COAXIAL inputs To use the COAXIAL inputs, connect an external source to the COAXIAL inputs (see page 7). Select COAXIAL input 1 or 2 by turning the Source selection wheel. Selecting the COAXIAL inputs can also be achieved by pressing the corresponding COAX button on the remote handset (see page 8).
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If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact the dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent. Remember; never open the case of the M8xi, as this will invalidate the guarantee. Issue 1 Page 11 of 13...
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IEC C19 type mains lead 16A M8xi remote control Batteries, LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type - 2 off Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. Issue 1 Page 12 of 13...
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MANUAL HISTORY RELEASE DATE CHANGES Issue 1 05.11.2019 issue Issue 1 Page 13 of 13...
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Musical Fidelity Limited London England HA9 0TF www.musicalfidelity.com Specifications and details are correct as we go to press, but in the interests of product improvement they may be subject to change during manufacture. March 2014...