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  • Page 1 RI-101 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 RI-101 | Version 1...
  • Page 3 (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 4 RI-101 | Version 1...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Turning the RI-101 on and off. . . 13 RI-101 Specifications ..31 RI-101 Front ... . 47 RI-101 rear panel ..14 Connecting the RI-101 .

  • Page 6: On A Personal Note

    Certificate Model: RI-101 Product ID/Serial __________________________________ Product Build Date __________________________________ Signed __________________________________ All products details, specifications and measurements are recorded for your RI-101 and kept by Vitus Audio. RI-101 | Version 1...

  • Page 7: 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 8: About This Manual

    About this manual Introduction to the Reference Series This is your RI-101 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 101 operating fast and simple.
  • Page 9 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-101 | Version 1...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Now remove the side protective foam, this will make it easier Foam Sides to grab hold of the RI-101. 6 pieces Two people carefully lift the amplifier out of the box, and put it directly onto the floor.

  • Page 11: 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-101 | Version 1...

  • Page 12: 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-101 is we have chosen to first add very different compared to the the new shunt resistors, and “standard”. The RI-101 uses a...

  • Page 13: Connecting

    2. connecting Turning the RI-101 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 14: Rear Panel

    2. connecting RI-101 rear panel Connecting the RI-101 Place the RI-101 on its shelf. Outputs Connect all the sources to the inputs of the RI-101, (labelled Speaker left INPUT 1 to 5 on the rear Speaker out panel.) Speaker right...
  • Page 15 (-) 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-101 Rear panel. Figure 5 Fuse RI-101 | Version 1...

  • Page 16: Operation

    3. operation Operation modes RI-101 Front panel. Figure 6 RI-101 | Version 1...
  • Page 17 3. operation 3 Operation modes The RI-101 has 3 operation modes 1.Normal mode. This is the mode you use when listening to music. 2. Menu mode In this mode you can alter the settings of the RI-101. 3. Standby mode.

  • Page 18: Functions - Left Front Panel

    3. operation Functions – left front panel RI-101 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 19: Functions - Right Front Panel

    3. operation Functions – right front panel RI-101 Right front panel. Figure 8 Normal mode Menu mode In the text-menu it is possible In normal mode there are to change the name of the 3 basic functions/buttons input. This is done by using...

  • Page 20: The Menu Structure

    Input name settings You can modify the settings If you only use some of the of the RI-101. You do this by inputs, it is possible to disable By default, the inputs are entering the menu. On page the inputs that are named input 1, input 2, etc.
  • Page 21 3. operation Remote settings Volume settings The RI-101 is shipped with a The RI-101 starts up in 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-101 can 101 should initialize.
  • Page 22 Check for update setting can be Change the initial dB step of the Select whether input X has to be turned on / off here. volume in the RI-101 to any step USED or not NOT USED.When between -99 dB and +8 dB APP VOL you select NOT USED input X will not be shown in the list of inputs.

  • Page 23: The Menu Structure

    INPUT 2 OFFSET -12 dB / +12 dB INPUT 1 TEXT S/PDIF USED USED / NOT USED Figure 9 The RI-101 Menu strukture Streamer EXIT BACK CHK UPD CHK ON / CHK OFF APP VOL APP ON / APP OFF...

  • Page 24: Operation & Service

    There are potentially contain no user serviceable dangerous voltages present parts except from the mains inside. Should your RI-101 fuse. Should your RI-101 show show signs of malfunction, signs of malfunction, please then please contact your contact your dealer or Vitus dealer or Vitus Audio.

  • Page 25: Mains Fuse

    For an explanation of how to In case of malfunction the replace the fuse see chapter 4 unit must be returned to Vitus “replacing a blown fuse”. Audio for repair. RI-101 | Version 1...

  • Page 26: Replacing A Blown Fuse

    Pull the fuse carrier out. There is a spare fuse Take the blown fuse out of available in the fuse carrier. the fuse carrier and throw it away. Figure 10 Replacing a blown fuse RI-101 | Version 1...
  • Page 27 4. operation & service Flip the spare fuse out using Place the spare fuse in the a pointy object.. fuse carrier and click the fuse in place. Push the fuse carrier back into the machine. RI-101 | Version 1...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Warranty Statement is due to the product being 3. REMEDY (modified to fit Vitus Audio) repaired or tampered with by In the event the above anyone other than Vitus Audio product fails to meet the 1.
  • Page 29 AVA Group A/S demo equipment needing original box, and returned to Hammershusvej 3H 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 30 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 31: Specifications

    6. specifications RI-101 Specifications Rated Output Power…….........2 x 300Wrms in 8 ohm Class AB Frequency Respon..............………..DC to +800KHz Signal to Noise Ratio……………………..……......………..……> 100dB THD+ Noise………………………....………………………..Better than 0,01% Input Sensitivity……....with volume set @ 0dB / RCA = 1,4V / XLR 0,7V RMS Input Impedance……..…....………….………...RCA = 22KΩ...

  • Page 32: Examples Operation

    The display now shows RESET NO. Press the  button. The RESET SELECT display now shows RESET YES. RESET NO Press the SELECT button. The settings of the RI-101 have now RESET YES SELECT been restored. STANDBY Figure 11 Example 1 Restoring settings RI-101...

  • Page 33: Example 2

    Follow these steps Pairing the remote mote ID. 1.Press and hold the standbybutton. and the RI-101 When two devices have the same Remote ID. Then you can 2.Press and hold the Follow these steps change the remote id of one of Mute button.
  • Page 34 In the V.INIT submenu you REMOTE can adjust the initial volume V.INIT step. This is the volume step SELECT the RI-101 start up in when VOL STP SELECT it leaves standby mode. The initial volume step is set to -42 by default.

  • Page 35: Example 3

    RI-101 to remember REMEMBER SELECT the current volume step. The V.INIT RI-101 will start up in this volume step when it leaves standby. Figure 14 Example 4 Remember volume step This volume step however is not Go to REMEMBER press remembered when the power SELECT.

  • Page 36: Example 5

    7. examples operation Example 5 Changing brightness from 0 to 1. You can adjust the brightness of the display. RI-101 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 6

    This is the volume step in which V.INIT and can not be adjusted with the the RI-101 initialises by default. BRIGHT volume control. Adjust the volume step to -30 dB and press the SELECT button. The...

  • Page 38: Example 7

    SELECT BACK You can set different offset- EXIT values for the different inputs. DATA You actually adjust the gain RI-101 Left front panel. Figure 7. of one individual input. This RESET will reduce the differences Press the“MENU”button to REMOTE in volume, when you switch enter Menu Mode.

  • Page 39: Example 8

    The amplifier now EXIT not using. The system will skip automatically turn the volume DATA RI-101 Left front panel. Figure 7. the disabled inputs, up or down when you change RESET and jump to the next input.

  • Page 40: Example 9

    PRE/TAPE SETUP Press the“MENU”button to SELECT enter Menu Mode. BACK Navigate to the TEXT EXIT RI-101 Left front panel. Figure 7. submenu, using the function buttons on the left front DATA RESET 1.  Scroll forward in the REMOTE menu.

  • Page 41: Example 10

    ” sub-menu in the previous example. If you want to use an input- The display is showing LINE 1 name that is not in the RI-101 Right front panel. Figure 8. predefined list, then it is Press MUTE possible to manually add a...

  • Page 42: Examples Connecting Devices

    7. examples connecting devices Connecting devices Vitus Audio Products 3rd Party Products Reference Series On examples1 2 and 3 we show you how the RI-101 can RCD-100 be connected to other devices. Media Center In our examples we used the following devices...

  • Page 43: Connecting Devices 1

    7. examples connecting devices Connecting devices 1 Optional Module. The RI-101 has two possible upgrades: The RI-100 DAC and The RI-101 Streamer with DAC. Units Passive Speakers RI-101 with streamer Media Center Smartphone Figure 22 Optional Modules RI-101 | Version 1...

  • Page 44: Connecting Devices 2

    7. examples connecting devices Connecting devices 2 Active Subwoofer. It is possible to connect an active subwoofer to the Pre-out. Units Passive Speakerss Active Subwoofer RI-101 RCD-100 Figure 23 Active Subwoofer RI-101 | Version 1...

  • Page 45: Connecting Devices 3

    RCD-100. The RCD-100 is used as a DAC. The RI-101 is powering the hi- and mid-tones. The RS-100 is connected to the PRE-OUT of the RI-101. The RS-100 is powering the bass Units Speakers (Hi-Mid) Speakers (Low)

  • Page 46: Pictures

    8. pictures RI-101 Inside view Picture 1 RI-101 Inside view RI-101 | Version 1...

  • Page 47: Front

    8. pictures RI-101 Front Picture 2 RI-101 Front RI-101 | Version 1...
  • Page 48 Handcrafted in Denmark AVA Group A/S (Vitus Audio), Hammershusvej 3H, DK-7400 Herning, Denmark, Phone: +45 9626 8046 e-mail: sales@avagroup.nu, web site: www.vitusaudio.com...

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