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Instructions for use Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M8s 500s fully balanced dual mono power amplifier. The M8s 500s is designed to be partnered with present and future M8 series products. It is, in fact, based on the Titan design. It features a pair of twin high-current power amplifier sections connected in bridged mono configuration for the absolute best in dynamics and drive capabilities.
CONTENTS Section Page Safety Information – Mains plug (UK only) – Modification warning General advice – Installation precautions Disposal information – EU disposal information Installation – Introduction, cleaning, installation, power connections, audio connections Facilities and connections – Illustrations, main unit front & rear panels Operation –...
• 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...
Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. There are no end-user changeable internal adjustments or components. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent. * Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claim.
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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.
Cables note: Musical Fidelity does not make any interconnecting cables, nor do we endorse any particular third- party manufacturer’s cables. If advice is required, please refer to the Musical Fidelity or other local Hi-Fi dealer who can demonstrate suitable quality cable(s) for any particular setup.
FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS POWER LED blue STANDBY LED ON/STANDBY switch RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS Insulated 11 RIGHT BALANCED XLR (male) loop output 4mm banana posts 12 RIGHT RCA loop output socket TRIGGER input jack socket 13 IEC MAINS INPUT TRIGGER output jack socket 14 LEFT RCA loop output socket LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUTS Insulated 4mm 15 LEFT BALANCED XLR (male) loop output...
OPERATION SINGLE-ENDED (RCA) INPUT To use the RCA INPUT, connect RCA source outputs to the INPUT RCA sockets. Make sure the BALANCED/RCA switch is set for RCA. LEFT RCA output Pre-amplifier RIGHT RCA output RIGHT LEFT Speaker Speaker BALANCED/RCA switches set to RCA (UP) Rear view RCA leads connection diagram.
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OPERATION BALANCED (XLR) INPUT To use the XLR INPUT, connect XLR source outputs to the INPUT XLR sockets (see page 7). Make sure the BALANCED/RCA switches are set for BALANCED (down). LEFT XLR output Balanced pre-amplifier RIGHT XLR output RIGHT LEFT Speaker Speaker...
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OPERATION Speaker bi-wiring It is possible to “bi-wire” the outputs with suitable speakers. Such speakers must have at least four terminals; two for the treble, high frequency (or HF) driver and two more for the bass, low frequency (or LF) driver. Any “shorting links”...
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 M8s 500S, as this will invalidate the guarantee. Issue 1...
Depth (front to back) including terminals 460 mm (18⅛”) Standard accessories IEC type mains lead (10-Amp type) Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. E&OE. Issue 1 Page 12 of 13...
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