Musical Fidelity BPC5000 User manual

Instruction Manual
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Contents
Safety Information...............................................................................3
Installation ...........................................................................................4
BPC Compatibility Chart ...................................................................5-6
Facilities & Connections................................................................ 7-10
Troubleshooting…..............................................................................11
Technical Specifications M6x 250.5 .......................................... 11-12
Item Disposal Information for Europe...............................................13

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Note: Unauthorized opening of the
equipment will invalidate any warranty claim.
Safety Information
This unit is designed and built to provide
trouble-free performance . As with all
electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few
precautions:
•Heed all warnings shown on the back of the
product .
•Only connect the unit to a mains outlet
having the same voltage as marked at the
back of the unit .
•Always ensure that when disconnecting
and reconnecting your audio equipment the
mains supply is switched off .
•Position the mains lead and signal
interconnects where they are not likely to
be walked on or trapped by items placed on
them .
•Do not use near water, or place water-filled
containers on the device, for example, a
flower vase or potted plants . If water does
spill inside, immediately pull out the mains
plug from the wall socket and inform the
dealer, who should then check the unit
before further use. Entry of liquid into the
device is dangerous and may cause electric
shock or fire hazard.
•Do not place the unit near direct heat
sources such as radiators, direct sunlight
or other equipment.
•Do not remove any covers or try to gain
access to the inside . There are no user
adjustments or fuses to change without
qualification. Refer all service work to an
authorized Musical Fidelity agent .
The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment are
complex and may, therefore, be adversely
affected or damaged by lightning . For
protection of the system during electrical
storms, remove the mains plugs . If after-sales
service is required, to help the dealer identify
the product please quote the serial number
located on the rear panel of the unit .
WARNING - This appliance MUST be earthed .
Precautions & User Information
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

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Installation
Introduction
This unit has been designed for maximum
performance. It easily powers your speakers at high
levels and allows you to fully enjoy audio and video
sources with great dynamics.
Note: In normal operation, the unit dissipates a
small quantity of power at all times, and it is
important that it is adequately ventilated. The device
must be protected from humidity –if the unit is
moved from a cold place to a warm room, leave the
unit for an hour or so to allow sufficient time for the
moisture to evaporate.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the unit, switch off power at the
mains switch and remove the mains plug from the wall
socket . Clean the cabinet and remote-control unit
using a moist cloth . Using solvents, white spirit or
thinners is not advised, as they could damage the
surface finish.
Installation
Position the unit on a stable, horizontal surface
where there is no risk of it being knocked or
subjected to vibration such as from loudspeakers .
Power Input Connections
The unit is supplied with a standard IEC mains cable
which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of the unit .
Power Output Connections
Connect your analogue and digital sources, power
amps and integrated amps to the power outputs
on the back panel. Use good quality power cables
or the cables your source or amplifier units were
shipped with.
You can use the zones on the backpanel to split
up your amplifier, digital and analogue source
components. Amplifiers have the biggest power
draw, so make sure to connect them to the zone
with the most VA on your BPC. Additionally,
confirm with your amplifier’s manual that its power
draw does not exceed the maximum power output
of that zone. Use the chart on the next to pages to
see which Musical Fidelity devices are best paired
with which BPC and which zone.
Digital and analogue sources usually have much
lower power requirements, so you’ll be safe in
almost all cases and all zones.
We recommend to split up digital and analogue
source units. Use one zone exclusively for digital
sources, like streamers, DACs and CD players. And
connect analogue sources like preamplifiers or
turntables to a different zone.
It's OK to mix and match analogue preamps with
power amps, as long as the power amp leaves
enough power for the preamp in the zone it’s
connected to.

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BPC Compatibility Chart
BPC600
BPC1200
product
type
300W
300W
200W
1000W
M2si
power amplifier
-
-
-
1
M2s CD
digital source
MD
MD
MD
MD
M3si
power amplifier
-
-
-
1
M3s CD
digital source
MD
MD
MD
MD
M3x Vinyl
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
M6x Vinyl
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
M6x DAC
digital source
MD
MD
MD
MD
M6s CD
digital source
MD
MD
MD
MD
M6si
power amplifier
-
-
-
1
M6si500
power amplifier
-
-
-
-
M6s PRE
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
M6s PRX
power amplifier
-
-
-
1
M8xi
power amplifier
-
-
-
-
M8s PRE
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
M8s-700m
power amplifier
-
-
-
-
M8s-500s
power amplifier
-
-
-
-
V90-Blu5 HD
digital source
MD
MD
MD
MD
MX-Stream
digital source
MD
MD
MD
MD
MX-DAC
digital source
MD
MD
MD
MD
Nu-Vista Vinyl
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
Nu-Vista 600
power amplifier
-
-
1
1
Nu-Vista 800
power amplifier
-
-
-
-
Nu-Vista 800.2
power amplifier
-
-
-
-
Nu-Vista PAM
power amplifier
-
-
-
-
Nu-Vista PAS
power amplifier
-
-
-
-
Nu-Vista PRE
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
Nu-Vista CD
digital source
MD
MD
MD
MD
MD: multiple digital sources. Connected more products from "digital sources" up to maximum output
power of the zone.
MA: multiple analogue sources. Connected more products from "analogue sources" up to maximum
output power of the zone.
1: single product in zone. Power consumption of the product is already close to maximum output power
of the zone.
- : means that power consumption of the product exceeds the output power of the zone.
Don't mix analogue and digital sources in one zone.
Don't mix power amplifiers with digital sources.

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BPC2400
BPC5000
product
type
200W
200W
2000W
3800W
600W
600W
M2si
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
1
1
M2s CD
digital source
MD
MD
MD
-
MD
MD
M3si
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
1
1
M3s CD
digital source
MD
MD
MD
-
MD
MD
M3x Vinyl
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
M6x Vinyl
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
M6x DAC
digital source
MD
MD
MD
-
MD
MD
M6s CD
digital source
MD
MD
MD
-
MD
MD
M6si
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
1
1
M6si500
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
-
-
M6s PRE
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
M6s PRX
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
-
-
M8xi
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
-
-
M8s PRE
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
M8s-700m
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
-
-
M8s-500s
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
-
-
V90-Blu5 HD
digital source
MD
MD
MD
-
MD
MD
MX-Stream
digital source
MD
MD
MD
-
MD
MD
MX-DAC
digital source
MD
MD
MD
-
MD
MD
Nu-Vista Vinyl
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
Nu-Vista 600
power amplifier
1
1
1
MA
1
1
Nu-Vista 800
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
-
-
Nu-Vista 800.2
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
-
-
Nu-Vista PAM
power amplifier
-
-
-
1
-
-
Nu-Vista PAS
power amplifier
-
-
1
MA
-
-
Nu-Vista PRE
analogue source
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
Nu-Vista CD
digital source
MD
MD
MD
-
MD
MD
MD: multiple digital sources. Connected more products from "digital sources" up to maximum output
power of the zone.
MA: multiple analogue sources. Connected more products from "analogue sources" up to maximum
output power of the zone.
1: single product in zone. Power consumption of the product is already close to maximum output power
of the zone.
- : means that power consumption of the product exceeds the output power of the zone.
Don't mix analogue and digital sources in one zone.
Don't mix power amplifiers with digital sources.

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Facilities & Connections BPC5000
1
1Power/Standby button and LED’s
The Power button turns the unit on or off. When turned on the left LED will light up blue.
The right LED lights up green if the BPC is in regular working status. Should the right LED
light up red, please check if your input voltage is correct (between 100V and 130V or
210V and 250V depending on which country you are in).
1Isolated 600VA Output Zones
2Isolated 3800VA Output Zone
3Power Reset Switch
4Mains IEC socket
Power Reset Switch
When the BPC detects an overload, the built in safety mechanism will prevent any
damage to the BPC or the connected devices and turn off the BPC. If needed and an
overload should have occurred, press the reset switch. Disconnect and connect all
devices one by one in case you need to troubleshoot what is causing the overload.
1
2
3
4

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Facilities & Connections BPC2400
1
1Power/Standby button and LED’s
The Power button turns the unit on or off. When turned on the left LED will light up blue.
The right LED lights up green if the BPC is in regular working status. Should the right LED
light up red, please check if your input voltage is correct (between 100V and 130V or
210V and 250V depending on which country you are in).
1Isolated 200VA Output Zones
2Isolated 2000VA Output Zone
3Power Reset Switch
4Mains IEC socket
Power Reset Switch
When the BPC detects an overload, the built in safety mechanism will prevent any
damage to the BPC or the connected devices and turn off the BPC. If needed and an
overload should have occurred, press the reset switch. Disconnect and connect all
devices one by one in case you need to troubleshoot what is causing the overload.
1
2
3
4

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Facilities & Connections BPC1200
1
1Power/Standby button and LED’s
The Power button turns the unit on or off. When turned on the left LED will light up blue.
The right LED lights up green if the BPC is in regular working status. Should the right LED
light up red, please check if your input voltage is correct (between 100V and 130V or
210V and 250V depending on which country you are in).
1Isolated 200VA Output Zone
2Isolated 1000VA Output Zone
3Power Reset Switch
4Mains IEC socket
Power Reset Switch
When the BPC detects an overload, the built in safety mechanism will prevent any
damage to the BPC or the connected devices and turn off the BPC. If needed and an
overload should have occurred, press the reset switch. Disconnect and connect all
devices one by one in case you need to troubleshoot what is causing the overload.
1
2
3
4

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Facilities & Connections BPC600
1
1Power/Standby button and LED’s
The Power button turns the unit on or off. When turned on the left LED will light up blue.
The right LED lights up green if the BPC is in regular working status. Should the right LED
light up red, please check if your input voltage is correct (between 100V and 130V or
210V and 250V depending on which country you are in).
1Isolated 300VA Output Zones
2Power Reset Switch
3Mains IEC socket
Power Reset Switch
When the BPC detects an overload, the built in safety mechanism will prevent any damage
to the BPC or the connected devices and turn off the BPC. If needed and an overload
should have occurred, press the reset switch. Disconnect and connect all devices one by
one in case you need to troubleshoot what is causing the overload.
1
2
3

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
Remedy
No power
Power plug is not inserted into
socket correctly .
Plug in securely into unit’s IEC socket .
Power LED lights up
red
Wrong input voltage.
Check your mains voltage and make sure you have the correct BPC for your
country.
BPC does not turn
on.
BPC went into overload
protection mode.
Press Reset Button on back panel and make sure connected devices are
not causing power overload on BPC. If necessary, disconnect all devices
and reconnect them one by one.
Technical Specifications BPC5000
Output Voltage
RFI attenuation
110-120V/220-240V
> 57dB @ 235kHz, > 40dB @ up 1MHz
Connections
Power Outlets
Isolated Power Zones
Peak Combined Power
Output
8 Outlets
2x 600VA zones, 1x 3800VA zone
5000VA / 20A
Power requirement
Mains voltages
Max. power consumption
110-120V/220-240V. AC 50/60Hz
4000W
Weight
Unit only, unboxed
In shipping carton & inc. accessories
38,9 kg
ca. 44,5 kg
Unit dimensions
Wide
High, including feet
Deep (front to back) including terminals
440 mm
162 mm
400 mm
Technical Specifications BPC2400
Output Voltage
RFI attenuation
110-120V/220-240V
> 57dB @ 235kHz, > 40dB @ up 1MHz
Connections
Power Outlets
Isolated Power Zones
Peak Combined Power
Output
6 Outlets
2x 200VA zones, 1x 2000VA zone
2400VA / 10A
Power requirement
Mains voltages
Max. power consumption
110-120V/220-240V. AC 50/60Hz
1920W
Weight
Unit only, unboxed
In shipping carton & inc. accessories
33 kg
ca. 39,5 kg

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Unit dimensions
Wide
High, including feet
Deep (front to back) including terminals
440 mm
162 mm
400 mm
Technical Specifications BPC1200
Output Voltage
RFI attenuation
110-120V/220-240V
> 57dB @ 235kHz, > 40dB @ up 1MHz
Connections
Power Outlets
Isolated Power Zones
Peak Combined Power
Output
4 Outlets
1x 200VA zone, 1x 1000VA zone
1200VA / 5A
Power requirement
Mains voltages
Max. power consumption
110-120V/220-240V. AC 50/60Hz
960W
Weight
Unit only, unboxed
In shipping carton & inc. accessories
20,6 kg
ca. 25 kg
Unit dimensions
Wide
High, including feet
Deep (front to back) including terminals
440 mm
125 mm
400 mm
Technical Specifications BPC600
Output Voltage
RFI attenuation
110-120V/220-240V
> 57dB @ 235kHz, > 40dB @ up 1MHz
Connections
Power Outlets
Isolated Power Zones
Peak Combined Power
Output
4 Outlets
2x 300VA zones
600VA / 3A
Power requirement
Mains voltages
Max. power consumption
110-120V/220-240V. AC 50/60Hz
480W
Weight
Unit only, unboxed
In shipping carton & inc. accessories
11,7 kg
ca. 15,5 kg
Unit dimensions
Wide
High, including feet
Deep (front to back) including terminals
440 mm
100 mm
400 mm
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Item Disposal Information for Europe
DISPOSAL
The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the
back panel of the product indicates that the product must
notbedisposedofasnormalhouseholdwaste.Topreventpossible
harm to the environment please separate the product from other
waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe
manner. Please contact your local government office or your
retailer for available collectionfacilities.
DISPOSITION
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surle panneauarrière duproduit,indiquequecelui-cinedoit
pas être traité comme un déchet domestique commun. Afin de
protéger l’environnement, ce produit électronique devra être géré
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contacterles services concernés gouvernementaux ouvotre point de
vente pour l’élimination et l’enlèvement de déchets électroniques
équipés de composantsélectroniques.
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aparece en el panel trasero del producto indica que el
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disponibles de lacolección.
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domestici. Per evitare eventuali danni all’ambiente, separare
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