Mains supply voltage Mains fuse Introduction Fuse type About this manual Replacing a blown fuse 22-23 Introduction to the Masterpiece Series 7 Setting up your MP-P201 Mk.III 24-25 Firmware updating 26-27 1. Getting started 5. Warranty What’s in the box, and how...
FROM THE CREATOR Foreword First of all, thank you for choosing the Vitus Audio MP-P201 Mk.III Generally we’re after super neutral, super detailed and super dynamic Masterpiece Phonostage, 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 boxes, and how MP-P201 Mk.III device overview to correctly unpack them Gently cut open the tape on the top of each box, making sure not Box contents MP-P201 Mk.III let the knife protrude too much. Open the boxes and remove the USB with Manual INPUT MENU...
1. GETTING STARTED 1. GETTING STARTED Turning the MP-P201 Mk.III on and off Always turn on the products beginning from the source: Power supply unit Phonostage Pre-amplifier Power amplifier Always turn off your products in reverse order: Power amplifier Pre-amplifier Phonostage Power supply unit Moving and transporting the MP-P201 Mk.III...
2. CONNECTING 2. CONNECTING Connecting the MP-P201 Mk.III The rear panel Start by connecting all sources to the inputs of the MP-P201 Mk.III, then con- Intput 3 Input 4 Input 4 Input 3 Service Port nect the outputs of the MP-P201 Mk.III. Made in Master Piece Series Denmark...
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION Operation modes Functions – MP-PSU front panel INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE LOAD STANDBY POWER STANDBY POWER The MP-P201 Mk.III has 3 operation modes Normal mode In normal mode there are 2 basic functions/buttons available 1. NORMAL on the PSU Front panel.
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION Functions – MP-P201 Mk.III Functions – MP-P201 Mk.III left front panel right front panel INPUT INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE LOAD LOAD 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”...
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION The elements in the menu The MP-P201 Mk.III menu structure You can modify the settings of your MP-P201 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 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 Open the fuse carrier. Push the fuse carrier back into the back of the MP-T201. The fuse carrier is in place when you hear “CLICK”.
4. OPERATION AND SERVICE 4. OPERATION AND SERVICE Setting up your MP-P201 Setting up your MP-P201 Introduction Example 3. Setting the sensitivity of the phonostage. The cartridge has an output voltage of 0.25mV. We can choose from the following sensitivities. Set the sensitivity to 350 μV. The MP-P201 Mk.III, is build up in a whole new way.
4. Plug the power chord into the MP-P201 Mk.III. 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).
(See 6) Available 2 (L+R) 2 (L+R) at his or her sole expense. Vitus Audio will pay return freight of 2. CONDITIONS its choice. Gain MC: 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75dB This Warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations.
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Changing load step Changing display timer INPUT INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE LOAD LOAD EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2 Changing load step Changing display timer The load on the MP-P201 can be easily adjusted by following the The time from when having touched a button and the display steps below.
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Changing output Changing display brightness INPUT INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE LOAD LOAD EXAMPLE 3 EXAMPLE 4 Chnaging output Changing display brightness The MP-P201 can be set to output either to Output 1 or Output 2, The display on MP-P201 can be set to different brightness levels, according to your preference.
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Disabling inputs Changing input names INPUT INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE LOAD LOAD EXAMPLE 5 EXAMPLE 6 Disabling inputs Changing input names Each individual input on the MP-P201 can be disabled in the menu. The input display text of the MP-P201 can be set on each This will remove the input from being shown when changing inputs individual input.
7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 7. EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Configuring auto standby Restore factory settings INPUT INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE MENU SELECT MUTE LOAD LOAD EXAMPLE 5 EXAMPLE 6 Configuring auto standy Restore factory settings The MP-P201 can be configured to automatically go into standby The MP-P201 can be restored to it’s factory settings if needed.
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