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Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M8 500S fully balanced dual mono power amplifier. The M8 500S is designed to be partnered with present and future M8 series products. It is, in fact, based on the Titan design. It features a pair of twin high-current power amplifier sections connected in bridged mono configuration for the absolute best in dynamics and drive capabilities.
CONTENTS Section Page – Mains plug (UK only) Safety Information – Modification warning – Installation precautions General advice – EU disposal information Disposal information – Introduction, cleaning, installation, power connections, audio Installation connections – Illustrations, main unit front & rear panels Facilities and connections –...
• If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used. WARNING: MODIFICATIONS THIS PRODUCT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Issue 1...
Heed all warnings shown on the back of the product. Only connect the M8 500S to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the unit. Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting audio equipment the mains supply is switched off.
ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION DISPOSAL The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back panel of the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment please separate the product from other waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe manner.
Power Connections The M8 500S is supplied with a standard IEC mains cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of the unit (see page 7) Audio Connections XLR Inputs: Connect any XLR balanced source to balanced analogue inputs (see page 7 for more information).
FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS POWER LED blue STANDBY LED ON/STANDBY switch RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS Insulated 11 RIGHT BALANCED XLR (male) loop output 4mm banana posts 12 RIGHT RCA loop output socket TRIGGER input jack socket 13 IEC MAINS INPUT TRIGGER output jack socket 14 LEFT RCA loop output socket LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUTS Insulated 4mm 15 LEFT BALANCED XLR (male) loop output...
OPERATION SINGLE-ENDED (RCA) INPUT To use the RCA INPUT, connect RCA source outputs to the INPUT RCA sockets. Make sure the BALANCED/RCA switch is set for RCA. LEFT RCA output Pre-amplifier RIGHT RCA output RIGHT LEFT Speaker Speaker BALANCED/RCA switches set to RCA (UP) Rear view RCA leads connection diagram.
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OPERATION BALANCED (XLR) INPUT To use the XLR INPUT, connect XLR source outputs to the INPUT XLR sockets (see page 7). Make sure the BALANCED/RCA switches are set for BALANCED (down). LEFT XLR output Balanced pre-amplifier RIGHT XLR output RIGHT LEFT Speaker Speaker...
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OPERATION Speaker bi-wiring It is possible to “bi-wire” the outputs with suitable speakers. Such speakers must have at least four terminals; two for the treble, high frequency (or HF) driver and two more for the bass, low frequency (or LF) driver. Any “shorting links”...
If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact the dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent. Remember; never open the case of the M8 500S, as this will invalidate the guarantee. Issue 1...
Depth (front to back) including terminals 460 mm (18⅛”) Standard accessories IEC type mains lead (10-Amp type) Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. E&OE. Issue 1 Page 12 of 13...
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