Musical fidelity x 10 d mk3 owners manual

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X-10 V3 Issue 2 May 2004Introduction Thank you for purchasing the X-10 V3 Tube Output Buffer. We sincerely hope that it will bring you many years of outstanding listening pleasure. Installation Precautions Your new X-10 V3 is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices, it is necessary to observe a few precautions : nDo not use the X-10 V3 near water. The unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must be placed on the unit. nKeep the X-10 V3 away from heat such as radiators. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. nOnly use the mains adaptor provided. The use of other adaptors could seriously damage your X-10 V3 . nPlace all connecting cables where they are not likely to be walked on or trapped by items placed on them. nX-10 V3 will operate in accordance with its specifications within the following environmental range : Temperature5 to 45 degrees Celsius Humidity10 to 90% non condensing This Hi-Fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation is not adverse- ly affected by normal background levels of Radio Frequency Interference (R.F.I.), and that it does not itself generate excessive amounts of interference. However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity agent. Never open the case of the X-10 V3 yourself, as this will invalidate the guar- antee. There are no user adjustments inside. Please refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.Connections All connections should be made before the mains adaptor is plugged in. Using good quality RCA leads (not supplied), connect the left and right outputs from your CD player or other audio source to the X-10 V3 LINE INPUTsockets. The LOOP OUTPUTsockets are simply duplicates ofthe LINE INPUT, and are directly connected internally. This is to allow further connection to other audio equipment if required. Now connect your X-10 V3 left and right OUTPUTSto the CD or auxil-iary inputs of your amplifier system.Input from CD player or other audio sourceOptional output to other audio equipmentAC inlet from mains adaptorConnect to amplifierPlug the AC connector lead from the power supply unit into the X-10 V3sinlet socket, and plug the power supply itself into a convenient wall mainsoutlet. The blue LEDon the front panel will light to confirm the unit isready for use. Allow a minute or so for the valves (tubes) to warm up, thensit back and enjoy the music. This product has been designed so that it may be left on indefinitely, butplease note that the mains adapter may become warm to the touch - this isnormal.BUILT IN TAIWAN