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DUAL MONO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity kW 500 Integrated amplifier. Used properly and carefully, it should give you many years of outstanding musical reproduction. Dust regularly with a soft cloth or soft brush, but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may harm the surface finish.
Removal of these will invalidate any electrical safety approval of this product. WARNING: Any modifications to this product not expressly approved by Musical Fidelity who is the party responsible for standards compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This product has been tested to ensure that its operation is not adversely affected by normal background levels of R.F.I., and that it does not itself generate excessive amounts of interfer- ence. However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity agent. kW 500 Integrated Amplifier...
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CONNECTIONS FACILITIES - MAIN UNIT Main unit front panel layout Main unit back panel layout Illuminated feet with multi-colour Right SPEAKER output indicator LEDs for power and mute terminals (two pairs) TAPE MONITOR selector button PRE-amplifier OUTput sockets and LED TAPE RECord output sockets PHONO input selector button and LED TAPE input sockets...
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CONNECTIONS FACILITIES - POWER SUPPLY Power LED (blue) Mains on / off push switch Power supply unit back panel layout Right power amplifier PSU output Pre-amplifier PSU output Left power amplifier PSU output Right power amplifier PSU fuse Pre-amplifier PSU fuse Left power amplifier PSU fuse Mains inlet - 16 Amp IEC type FOR USE ONLY...
Remaining buttons on this universal handset are for use with other Musical Fidelity products, and have no effect on the kW 500 Integrated amplifier. Equivalent buttons on the remote handset have the same functions as those on the front panel of the unit.
CONNECTIONS PRE-AMPLIFIER OUTPUT All input, output and power connections should be made with the mains power switched OFF. The kW 500 Integrated amplifier has its pre-amplifier output available from RCA sockets on the back panel marked PRE- INPUT CONNECTIONS OUT, and is controlled by the volume adjustment.
OPERATION STARTING ..TAPE RECORDING Press the POWER button on the front panel To record, simply select the required source of the kW 500 power supply unit. The blue with the input selector button on the front LED above the button should now light.
TROUBLESHOOTING Basic problem-solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the following: Problem Possible Cause Remedy No power when POWER Mains plug not inserted...
Power supply lead for pre-amplifier Remote control (universal type) Two batteries (type SUM-4, AAA, LR03) Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice kW 500 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 10 of 10...
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