Maintenance Mains supply voltage Mains fuse Introduction Fuse type About this manual Replacing a blown fuse 22-23 Introduction to the Signature Series Firmware updating 24-25 1. Getting started 5. Warranty Unpacking the box, and how Warranty to correctly unpack it Heavy lifting –...
FROM THE CREATOR Foreword First of all, thank you for choosing the Vitus Audio SM-103 Mk.II Generally we’re after super neutral, super detailed and super dynamic Monaural Power Amplifier, we are sure you will enjoy it for many reproduction without “loosing” the nerve in the music which often is a drawback of many high end amplifiers.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION About this manual Introduction to the Signature Series This is your SM-103 Mk.II owner’s manual. The following pages will, Building on our dedication to neutral music reproduction, our Signature s clearly as possible, describe how to get your SM-103 Mk.II operating Series is a downscaled option to our Masterpiece Series.
1. GETTING STARTED 1. GETTING STARTED What’s in the box, and how SM-103 Mk.II device overview to correctly unpack it After you have removed the top of the box, remove the top corners. Box contents Next, remove the white foam front panel and the wooden sides of the box.
1. GETTING STARTED 2. CONNECTING Turning the SM-103 Mk.II on and off Always turn on the products beginning from the source: Source Pre-amplifier Power amplifier Always turn off your products in reverse order: Power amplifier Pre-amplifier Source Not following this procedure, may cause damage to any of your products/speakers.
(-) speaker output connect (-) speaker output the amplifier, after you have to ground. to ground. connected both inputs and outputs. Inputs Signature Series MAINS Mono Powerampli er SM-103 Mk.II ATTENTION: Never plug in/ Made in Denmark Made in Denmark Since 2004...
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION Operation modes The SM-103 Mk.II has 3 operation modes 1. NORMAL This is the mode you use when listening to music. 2. MENU In this mode you can alter the settings of the SM-103 Mk.II. 3. STANDBY In this mode the controls of the SM-103 Mk.II are deactivated.
Page 9
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION Functions – Functions – left front panel right front panel A/AB A/AB MUTE MUTE MENU SELECT MENU SELECT STANDBY STANDBY Normal mode Menu mode Normal mode Menu mode In normal mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons available You enter menu mode, by pushing the “MENU”...
Page 10
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION The elements in the menu The elements in the menu You can modify the settings of your SM-103 Mk.II by entering the menu and selecting the options you require. Refer to the menu structure diagram on page 19 for specific information.
Mains fuse Fuse type: Vitus Audio products are designed to run for many years without Any unit may be set for operation in 100V, 115V, 230V or 240V AC. The mains fuse is accessible from the outside of the amplifier. You Physical size - 20 x 5mm the need for regular maintenance.
4. OPERATION AND SERVICE 4. OPERATION AND SERVICE Replacing a blown fuse Replacing a blown fuse REMOVE THE POWER CABLE The fuse carrier is placed on the back of the external Take a small flat bladed screwdriver and place it over Push the fuse carrier back in place.
4. Plug the power chord into the SM-103 Mk.II. You can contact your local Vitus Audio dealer if you are uncertain 5. The display will show “new FT detected” while updating (this takes about 5 seconds).
XLR analogue RCA analogue Audio or an authorised Vitus Audio repair center by the customer damage to chassis parts. (See 6) at his or her sole expense. Vitus Audio will pay return freight of Available 2. CONDITIONS its choice. Sensitivity This Warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations.
Page 15
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Operate as class A A/AB MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY EXAMPLE 1 Operate as class A The SM-103 Mk.II can be set to operate in either Class AB or Class A mode. The standard Class of operation is Class AB. To set the unit to Class A mode, follow below steps.
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Changing operating mode Changing display brightness A/AB A/AB MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY STANDBY EXAMPLE 2 EXAMPLE 3 Changing operating mode Changing display brightness The display on SM-103 Mk.II can be set to different operating modes The display on SM-103 Mk.II can be set to different brightness levels according to your preference.
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Disabling inputs Changing input names A/AB A/AB MUTE MUTE MENU SELECT MENU SELECT STANDBY STANDBY EXAMPLE 4 EXAMPLE 5 Disabling inputs Changing input names The input display text of the SM-103 Mk.II can be set on each The input display text of the SM-103 Mk.II can be set on each individual input.
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Configuring auto standby Restore factory settings A/AB A/AB MUTE MUTE MENU SELECT MENU SELECT STANDBY STANDBY EXAMPLE 6 EXAMPLE 7 Configuring auto standby Restore factory settings The SM-103 Mk.II can be configured to automatically go into standby The input display text of the SM-103 Mk.II can be set on each after a set time period, after no buttons on the remote or front individual input.
Page 19
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: vitusaudio.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Signature Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers