XTA ULTRAFIDE U500DC Operator's Manual

XTA ULTRAFIDE U500DC Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 U500DC Ultra Fidelity Audiophile Power Amplifier. Operators Manual www.ultrafideaudio.co.uk...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing an ULTRAFIDE/MC² product for your application, it really is appreciated. Please spend a little time reading through this manual, so that you obtain the best possible performance from the unit and become familiar with its operating requirements.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Declaration of Conformity ....................4 Introduction ........................5 Safety ..........................6 Installing .......................... 7 Basic Connections Set-up | AC mains power ..............8 XLR/RCA connectors ...................... 9 Binding posts | Cable types required ................10 Front and rear diagram ....................11 Other controls | Internal gain | Internal mains calibration ..........12 Operation and maintenance ..................13 Warranty information ....................
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the manufacturer: XTA Electronics Ltd (TRADING AS MC Audio, Ultrafide) Units 6-7 Kingsgate Heathpark Industrial Estate Honiton, Devon England EX14 1YG acknowledge our responsibility and self-certify the following products: Kind of equipment: Audio amplifier Commodity Code:...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The Ultrafide U500DC is a high-end The U500DC utilises two of our very dual channel power amplifier with two latest high speed push pull output stage integral power supplies and single mains (“Sigma”) amplifiers combined with connection, it is suitable for the most...
  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
  • Page 7: Installing

    Installing Installing Your Amplifier: Electrical Considerations The amplifier has been manufactured to comply with your local power supply requirements, but before connecting the unit to the supply, ensure that the voltage (printed on the rear panel label) is correct and SAFETY WARNING corresponds with that of the local supply.
  • Page 8: Basic Connections Set-Up | Ac Mains Power

    AC Mains Power rest of the audio system. The Ultrafide U500DC is set up to operate from either 230V nominal or 115V nominal, Audio input connections can be made at the 50 - 60Hz AC mains. The mains cable must rear of the amplifier via a pair of XLR’s and...
  • Page 9: Xlr/Rca Connectors

    Remote Standby Connectors ground loops. Sometimes additional ground bonding cables may be necessary to supress Mini Jack cables are used for remote power ground loops. up control and use the tip and outer ring for connectivity. A positive going edge will take ***Another trick, that is counter intuitive but the amplifier out of standby and a negative can be useful, is to run the audio signals...
  • Page 10: Binding Posts | Cable Types Required

    Basic Connection & Set Up / AC Mains Power Binding Posts conductor that behaves as a shield against radio interference. Two pairs of binding posts are provided for connection to loudspeakers. This All RCA-to-XLR connections should use allows separate conductors for Tweeter high quality cable with a dual, twisted and Woofer.
  • Page 11: Front And Rear Diagram

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  • Page 12: Other Controls | Internal Gain | Internal Mains Calibration

    Other Controls The Ultrafide U500DC has no volume controls Internal Mains Calibration or any other components that may degrade It is possible to configure the U500DC for use the sound quality of the signals it receives. with nominal 230V or nominal 115V mains...
  • Page 13: Operation And Maintenance

    Operation and Maintenance Apart from switching on and off there is no need for any further operational instructions. However, some consideration should be given to other factors. WARRANTY INFORMATION Do not operate the amplifier in wet conditions or spill liquid into it, as this may All ULTRAFIDE products are guaranteed for a period of FIVE (5) years from date of manufacture against faulty cause damage or endanger life.
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Audio Channels (quantity) 2 RCA (Single Ended) Audio Inputs 2 XLR (Balanced) NOTE: Both input types are always active; thus 2 sources can be summed if desired Input Impedance RCA and XLR Input RFI Filtering Capacitance 550pF RCA and XLR Audio Outputs 4 pairs Binding Post...
  • Page 15: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide PLEASE NOTE: This quick start guide is an overview to get you up and running quickly and easily. It contains basic information required to operate the U500DC. It is not a substitute for reading the manual, that contains lots of important information with regards to safety and setup requirements.
  • Page 16 XTA Electronics Ltd Trading as MC² Audio & Ultrafide Units 6-7 Kingsgate Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, Devon United Kingdom. EX14 1YG Tel: +44(0)1404 44633 Email: hello@ultrafideaudio.co.uk www.ultrafideaudio.co.uk...

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