CONTENTS From the creator 4. Operation and service Foreword Maintenance Mains supply voltage Mains fuse Introduction Fuse type About this manual Replacing a blown fuse 24-25 Introduction to the Signature Series Firmware updating 26-27 1. Getting started 5. Warranty What’s in 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 MP-D201 Mk.III Generally we’re after super neutral, super detailed and super dynamic Masterpiece DA Converter, we are sure you will enjoy it for many reproduction without “loosing” the nerve in the music which often years to come.
Mk.III operating quickly and easily. Although some operations are The Masterpiece Series was born out of requests from the market, It took us several years to get a foundation of products that could self-explanatory, we strongly suggest you read this manual to avoid unit.
1. GETTING STARTED 1. GETTING STARTED What’s in the box, and how Device overview to correctly unpack it Gently cut open the tape on the top of the box, making sure not Box contents let the knife protrude too much. Open the box and remove the Material: Aluminium for body parts foam top with all the included accessories.
1. GETTING STARTED 1. GETTING STARTED Turning the MP-D201 Mk.III on and off Always turn on the products beginning from the source: Digital input Pre-amplifier Power amplifier Always turn off your products in reverse order: Power amplifier Pre-amplifier Digital input Not following this procedure, may cause damage to any of your products/speakers.
2. CONNECTING 2. CONNECTING Connecting the MP-D201 Mk.III The rear panel Place the MP-D201 Mk.III on its shelf. Connect all the sources to the inputs of the MP-D201 Mk.III, Connect the outputs of the MP-D201 Mk.III. Carefully connect the mains to the MP-D201 Mk.III, after Service Port you have connected both inputs and outputs.
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION Operation modes Operation modes The MP-D201 Mk.III 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 MP-D201 Mk.III. 3.
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3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION Functions – Functions – left front panel right front panel INPUT INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE 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”...
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3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION The elements in the menu The elements in the menu You can modify the settings of your MP-D201 Mk.III by entering the menu and selecting the options you require. Refer to the menu structure diagram on page 21 for specific information.
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3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION The MP-D201 Mk.III menu structure MENU EXIT SETUP BACK EXIT VOL BP BP OFF / BP ON OUTPUT XLR OUT / RCA OUT DATA AutoStb o – 360 (min) RES. NO / RES. YES RESET V.INIT -80dB /+0dB LOGO ON / OFF...
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 or 230V 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 Take a small flat bladed screwdriver and place it under the Open the fuse carrier. Push the fuse carrier back into the back of the MP-D201 The fuse carrier is in place when you hear “CLICK”.
4. Press the power button above the IEC inlet on the rearplate. You can contact your local Vitus Audio dealer if you are uncertain 5. The display will show “NEW FW” 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 1 (L+R) 1 (L+R) 2. CONDITIONS its choice.
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Changing offset volume for inputs Changing display brightness INPUT INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY STANDBY EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2 Changing offset volume for inputs Changing display brightness A specific volume offset on the MP-D201 Mk.III can be set on each The display on MP-D201 Mk.III can be set to different brightness individual input, to accomodate for different output levels of different YOU PRESS...
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Changing initial volume step Disabling inputs INPUT INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY STANDBY EXAMPLE 3 EXAMPLE 4 Changing initial volume step Disabling inputs You can set the volume step that the MP-D201 Mk.III will initialize Each individual input on the MP-D201 Mk.III can be disabled in the on, every time it is taken out of standby mode.
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Changing input names Setting fixed volume for inputs INPUT INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY STANDBY EXAMPLE 5 EXAMPLE 6 Changing input names Setting fixed volume for inputs The input display text of the MP-D201 Mk.III can be set on each Each individual input on the MP-D201 Mk.III can be set to a fixed individual input.
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Configuring auto standby Restore factory settings INPUT INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY STANDBY EXAMPLE 7 EXAMPLE 8 Configuring auto standby Restore factory settings The MP-D201 Mk.III can be configured to automatically go into The MP-D201 Mk.III can be restored to it’s factory settings if needed.
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