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The M8xi is designed to be partnered with present and future M8 or M6 series products or alternatively, may be used with any other high quality hi-fi components. This combination yields one of the best high-fidelity systems available at any price.
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 2...
Heed all warnings shown on the back of the product. • Only connect the M8xi to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the unit. • Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your audio equipment the mains supply is switched off.
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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.
Power Connections The M8xi is supplied with a C19 IEC mains cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of the unit (see page 7) Audio Connections RCA Inputs: Connect all RCA single-ended sources to relevant analogue inputs (see page 7 for more information).
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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Connect trigger output of controlling device to input socket. Use good quality 3.5mm jack cables (fully connected signal and ground) Unit accepts ±4 to ±15V DC trigger inputs. The M8xi can then be switched on or off by remote device(s) connected to its trigger input.
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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 2 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 2 Page 12 of 13...
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MANUAL HISTORY RELEASE DATE CHANGES Issue 1 05.11.2019 issue 17.06.2020 Issue 2 updated dimensions Issue 2 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...
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