Perreaux 200iX User manual

Owner’s Manual V1.0

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Thank you letter 3
I. Important safety instructions 3
II. Features 4
III. Installation 6
IV. Front panel 7
V. Rear panel / connections 9
Digital sources 11
AES / EBU 11
BT 11
Coaxial 11
USB 11
Optical 12
Analog sources 12
Balanced 12
Unbalanced 12
Phono 12
Speakers 13
Comms 13
Pre-amp / Amp 14
Power 14
VI. Menu 15
VII. App 23
VIII. Protection system 24
IX. Troubleshooting 25
X. Care and maintenance 27
XI. Technicalspecications 27
XII. Limited warranty 29
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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THANK YOU LETTER
Congratulations on your 200iX/300iX integrated amplier purchase!
From the entire team, we thank you for choosing a PERREAUX audio product.
Handmade and one of a kind, you can expect many years of high-quality listen-
ing pleasure from this unit. The following owner’s manual has been written to
assist in the setup operation and care for your PERREAUX 200iX/300iX integrat-
ed amplier. Please read thoroughly.
I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Explanation of symbols used in this manual or on the rear of the device:
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltages within the enclosure of sufcient magnitude to cause elec-
tric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation,
maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals.
Caution
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover.
• No user serviceable parts inside.
• Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
• Replace the mains fuse in the plug with one of the same type and rating.
• Disconnect supply cord before changing fuse.
Warning
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or
moisture. Shock hazard - do not open.
Mains Plugs
• This device is supplied with a non-rewireable mains plug for the intended
country.
• Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Perreaux dealer.
Should you need to change the plug please dispose of it carefully. A plug
with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket.
• The Brown wire must be connected to the Live (Line) supply pin.
• The Blue wire must be connected to the Neutral supply pin.
• The Green/Yellow wire must be connected to the Earth (Ground) supply pin.
• Please contact your dealer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt.
• Refer to the rear of the product for fuse and mains voltage information.
This product is designed to comply with international directives on the Restric-
tion of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electronic equipment. The wheelie bin
logo indicates compliance and that these products must be recycled or pro-
cessed as according to these directives.

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II. FEATURES
Your PERREAUX 200iX/300iX integrated amplier incorporates the following
design elements and features:
• PERREAUX iOS / Android Bluetooth remote control app
Your 200iX/300iX can be remotely controlled, congured and customized via
the PERREAUX Bluetooth iOS / Android remote control app available for down-
load from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Infrared (IR) hand-held remote control
The supplied PERREAUX hand-held infrared (IR) remote control offers direct
control over your 200iX/300iX. External control by IR is also offered via the IR
input on the rear panel, should the amplier be housed inside a cabinet or be-
yond the line-of-sight of the remote control.
• Digital multifunction controller
Your 200iX/300iX features a solid-state, stepped-attenuator offering precise
resolution with exceptional channel matching. The digital multifunction con-
trol providing volume control, function navigation and adjustment within the
200iX/300iX menu system.
• High-resolution 24 bit 384kHz ESI SABRE 9038 DSD Digital To Analog Con-
verter (DAC)
Digital audio processing and conversion duties are handled within the
200iX/300iX by the fully integrated ESI SABRE PRO 9038 DSD Digital To Analog
Converter (DAC). This ultra-high-resolution DAC features a USB Audio 2 input
capable of 384 kHz DSD digital audio playback with a 140dB dynamic range and
a dedicated, independent, galvanically isolated power supply.
• Integrated hi-resolution Bluetooth audio streaming
Your 200iX/300iX provides integrated hi-resolution CD quality Bluetooth audio
streaming allowing the connection and playback of audio from Bluetooth au-
dio equipped devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers.
•IntegratedPERREAUXMC/MMPhonoPreamplier
Your 200iX/300iX features a class leading integrated PERREAUX Moving Coil
(MC) / Moving Magnet (MM) Phono Preamplier providing selectable 40 or
60 dB of gain.
•IntegratedPERREAUXSXH2ClassAHeadphoneAmplier
Your 200iX/300iX incorporates the highly acclaimed PERREAUX SXH2 Class A
headphone amplier.
This dedicated headphone amplier circuit provides a clean, powerful output
suitable for 8-600 Ohm headphones with selectable impedance and power sav-
ing modes (page 20).

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• High Contrast OLED digital display
Visual feedback, menu operation and system conguration on your 200iX/300iX
is supported via the front panel high contrast OLED digital display. This mono-
chromatic OLED display provides a wide viewing angle both horizontally and ver-
tically and increased visual clarity in both low-light and direct-light environments.
• AES EBU digital audio input
Your 200iX/300iX features a high-resolution AES EBU (XLR) digital audio input
providing 24-bit 192 kHz audio performance and compatibility with many high-
end and professional digital audio components.
• 2 x TOSLINK optical digital audio inputs
Your 200iX/300iX can accommodate up to 2 high-resolution digital audio input
devices equipped with TOSLINK optical audio outputs, providing 24-bit 192 kHz
audio performance.
• 2 x SPDIF coaxial digital audio inputs
Your 200iX/300iX features 2 high-resolution SPDIF coaxial (RCA) digital audio
inputs providing 24-bit 192 kHz audio performance
• Balanced XLR analog input pair
Your 200iX/300iX features a balanced analogue input pair via XLR connectors,
allowing optimal audio performance and compatibility with many high-end
and professional analog audio components.
• 5 x pairs of unbalanced (RCA) audio inputs
Your 200iX/300iX features 5 x pairs of unbalanced analogue audio via RCA con-
nectors, allowing line level compatibility with analog audio components such as
CD players, Phono Preampliers, Set top boxes and Tape machines.
• Home Theatre (HT) input Loop
Integrate your 200iX/300iX into your Home Theatre system using the select-
able Home Theatre (HT) input loop. This function allows your 200iX/300iX to
receive signal and provide power to the main L/R speakers as a component of
a surround sound system.
• User customisable interface
Many settings of the 200iX/300iX are user customizable – inputs may be re-
named, made active or inactive, input levels may be volume matched, inputs
congured to bypass the volume control, initial startup volume level set and
maximum volumes limiting enabled, providing seamless system integration
• Low Z impedance mode (only 200iX)
With the Low Z impedance mode engaged your 200iX can effortlessly drive
speaker loads as low as 2-1 Ohms. Suitable for use with electrostatic speakers.
• Capacitor-free signal path
The inputs of the PERREAUX 200iX/300iX are DC coupled and capacitor-free
improving low-frequency response and linearity. This provides audible stability
and improves reliability throughout the amplier’s lifetime.

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• Electronic and Electro Mechanical Protection
Your 200iX/300iX employs several forms of electronic and electro-mechanical pro-
tection, both for its own self-preservation as well as the protection of loudspeakers
and other components to which it is connected. The protection mechanisms in-
clude DC offset, over-current, AC power, internal DC fuse and thermal protection.
III. INSTALLATION
What’s in the box?
• Perreaux 200iX/300iX Class A /AB 200 watt stereo integrated amplier
• IEC Power Cable
• USB Cable
• IR Remote Control
• Bluetooth antenna (SMA / 50 Ohm, coaxial)
• Quick Start Guide
We recommend you retain the packaging for reuse in case you need to trans-
port the unit at a later date.
Placement
Your 200iX/300iX integrated amplier should generally be placed close to your
primary source component, keeping interconnect cabling short. Position all
other components of your system close enough to your 200iX/300iX to avoid
having to stretch or extend any of the interconnect cables.
If mounting to a wall or ceiling, it should be via a heavy-duty bracket or shelf
designed for audio equipment use.
Ventilation
Your 200iX/300iX requires dissipating considerable power in the form of heat. It
should be placed in a position that does not restrict the airow around it.
Allow at least 80mm (3 inches) above and to each side of the unit and mount
the 200iX/300iX on a at surface for air circulation to allow this heat to dissipate.
Do not sit directly onto a carpeted surface as it will prevent the heatsinks from
operating as designed.
If the device is used in a cabinet, air must be able to ow through. An enclosed
cabinet will severely restrict heat dissipation. Ensure that nothing is placed
above or below the amplier that might block or restrict the vents.
If the 200iX/300iX has inadequate ventilation and/or is played very enthu-
siastically for a prolonged period of time, its temperature may rise above the
designated operating level and the over-temperature protection will trip – dis-
connecting the output until it has cooled sufciently.
Ideally, your 200iX/300iX integrated amplier should not be located directly
above or adjacent to other heat-producing products such as radiators, other
power ampliers, etc. If multiple ampliers are being used and space is restrict-
ed, placing them side by side is preferable to stacking.

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Dedicated circuit (recommended)
It is advisable to position your 200iX/300iX away from (and if possible, connected
to a power socket on a different circuit from) powerful electrical or electronic
products such as TV sets, computers, cookers, fridges etc. This will prevent the
possibility of the strong electrical and electromagnetic emissions or interference
given off by such devices adversely affecting the performance of your amplier.
Note: Some home electrical appliances can introduce DC noise into your sound
system which can be perceived as humming. A DC blocker, or line conditioner,
may help in this case.
IV. FRONT PANEL
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1. Power Button
2. Headphone output
3. Digital Multifunction Controller
4. Infrared Sensor
5. Multifunction navigation keys
6. High contrast OLED digital display
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300iX

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1Power Button The power button connects and disconnects the am-
plier from the mains power. The power indicator LED
shows the AC mains power status of your 200iX/300iX.
The LED is illuminated when the power button on the
front panel of the amplier is switched on and ashes
slowly to indicate the unit is powering up and initializing.
2Headphone output Your 200iX/300iX incorporates the highly acclaimed
PERREAUX SXH2 Class A headphone amplier. This ded-
icated headphone amplier circuit provides an isolated,
clean, powerful output, stable down to 8 Ohms and fully
capable of effortlessly driving headphones between 8
and 600 Ohms (see The Menu System, page 22).
3Digital Multifunction
Controller
Your 200iX/300iX features a solid-state, stepped-at-
tenuator offering precise resolution with exceptional
channel matching. The sealed package and mini-
mal mechanical contact, results in a smooth, reliable,
multi-functional, and effortless digital multifunction
control providing volume control, function navigation
and adjustment within the 200iX/300iX menu system
(see The Menu System, page 22).
Note: When the home theatre input (HT LOOP) is se-
lected, or an input is set to bypass the volume control
(see Bypass, page 19), the interface knob will have no
effect on the volume level.
4Infrared Sensor Receives infrared (IR) commands from the supplied
remote control. Ordinarily, your 200iX/300iX must have
unobstructed line-of-sight with the remote control in
order to respond to remote control commands.
If your integrated amplier is to be placed inside a cab-
inet, you may use the IR input at the rear of the unit
(see IR Input, page 12) to solve the problem.
5Multifunction navigation
keys
Use these buttons to control your 200iX/300iX integrat-
ed amplier (i.e. access menu, change source or mute
the volume). While in the menu, the interface knob can
be used, as well, to make any changes to the settings.
Note: The function of these buttons will differ depend-
ing on which state the amplier is in.
6High contrast OLED digital
display
Visual feedback, menu operation and system cong-
uration on the 200iX/300iX is supported via the front
panel high contrast OLED digital display. This mono-
chromatic OLED display provides a wide viewing angle
both horizontally and vertically and increased visual
clarity in both low-light and direct-light environments.

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V. REAR PANEL / CONNECTIONS
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1. AES/EBU digital input
2. Bluetooth antenna input
3. Coaxial SPDIF digital inputs
4. USB digital input
5. Optical TOSLINK digital inputs
6. Chassis / Phono earthing terminal
7. Balanced XLR (analog input)
8. Unbalanced RCA (analog line inputs)
9. Phono / unbalanced RCA (analog input)
10. Home Theatre HT loop / unbalanced RCA
analog input
11. Speaker output terminals
13. Remote trigger output
14. IR input
15. IR output
16. RS232 Serial Communication port
17. Unbalanced RCA preamp output
18.UnbalancedRCAamplierinput
19. Unbalanced RCA analog line output
20. AC Mains fuse
21. AC Mains power socket
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1. AES/EBU digital input
2. Bluetooth antenna input
3. Coaxial SPDIF digital inputs
4. USB digital input
5. Optical TOSLINK digital inputs
6. Chassis / Phono earthing terminal
7. Balanced XLR (analog input)
8. Unbalanced RCA (analog line inputs)
9. Phono / unbalanced RCA (analog input)
10. Home Theatre HT loop / unbalanced RCA
analog input
11. Speaker output terminals
12. Remote trigger input
13. Remote trigger output
14. IR input
15. IR output
16. RS232 Serial Communication port
17. Unbalanced RCA preamp output
18. UnbalancedRCAamplierinput
19. Unbalanced RCA analog line output
20. AC Mains fuse
21. AC Mains power socket
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1AES/EBU digital input The AES/EBU input accepts digital signals from a
source component with an AES/EBU digital output.
The pin assignments of the AES/EBU XLR input con-
nector is:
2Bluetooth antenna input The 200iX/300iX provides CD quality, Bluetooth audio
streaming direct from any Bluetooth equipped PC,
laptop, smartphone or tablet. Supported codecs are
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX-LL, aptX-HD and LDAC.
In order to use the Bluetooth input, please follow the
next steps:
1. Select BT as the source within the 200iX/300iX.
2. Within the source device (e.g. smartphone), en-
able Bluetooth and connect to the 200iX/300iX (i.e.
“200iX/300iX Audio-xxxx”). The xxxx is unique to your
unit and noted on the back panel above the serial.
3. Play your favourite music in your source device; vol-
ume can be controlled both in the source device as
well as the 200iX/300iX.
The Bluetooth antenna input provides a SMA type, 50
Ohm, coaxial, screw connection for connection of the
wireless Bluetooth antenna (supplied).
Note: Bluetooth is switched off when you switch to an-
other channel to lower noise.
3Coaxial SPDIF digital inputs The 200iX/300iX features 2 High-Resolution Coaxial
SPDIF (RCA) digital audio inputs providing 24 bit 192
kHz audio performance.
4USB digital input Stream high resolution digital audio directly from your
computer via the integrated, ES SABRE Reference
9038 PRO 24-bit/384kHz asynchronous USB DAC.
Compatibility
• Windows 10 (release 1703) or later.*
• Mac users using OSX 10.6.3 or later.
Note: Always use a high quality USB connection cable
certied as USB Hi- Speed (cable provided with your
200iX/300iX). USB cable connections longer than 3m
may result in inconsistent audio performance.
* Starting with Windows 10, release 1703, a USB Audio
2.0 driver is shipped with Windows. Device is reported
as XMOS USB Audio.
Pin 1: Shield
Pin 2: +ve signal (hot)
Pin 3: -ve signal (cold)
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5Optical TOSLINK digital
inputs
The 200iX/300iX can accommodate up to 2 High-Res-
olution digital audio input devices equipped with Op-
tical TOSLINK audio outputs, providing 24-bit 192 kHz
audio performance.
6Chassis / Phono earthing
terminal
The Chassis / Phono earthing terminal on your
200iX/300iX is most often used for the ground wire of a
turntable. Connecting the ground wire from your turn-
table’s tonearm to this terminal usually minimizes any
hum or buzzing to which the turntable may otherwise
be susceptible. Your authorized PERREAUX dealer can
assist you in handling this problem if it should arise.
7Balanced XLR (analog input) The balanced (XLR) analog inputs accept audio signals
from source components equipped with balanced
+4dB professional audio outputs.
The pin assignments of the XLR input connectors are
shown in graphic:
Please refer to the owner’s manual of your source
component to verify that the pin assignments of
the XLR output connectors correspond to those of the
200iX/300iX. If this is not the case, you will need to re-
wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin con-
nects to the equivalent input pin.
8Unbalanced RCA (analog line
inputs)
The unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs accept sig-
nals from source components with single-ended RCA
outputs.
Inputs 2 / 3 / 5 provide line level connection of analogue
(-10dBv) audio components such as CD / DVD / Digital
audio players / Tape decks / Games consoles.
9Phono / unbalanced RCA
(analog input)
If you have a turntable you would like to use with the
200iX/300iX Input 1 functions as a Moving Coil / Mov-
ing Magnet phono preamplier. Connect the RCA in-
puts from your turntable, select the desired gain level
(+40dB / +60dB) from the 200iX/300iX PHONO MENU
located on-screen within the OPTIONS MENU: MENU >
OPTIONS > PHONO > GAIN
10 Home Theatre HT loop /
unbalanced RCA analog input
Input 4 is pre-congured as a home theatre loop (HT
LOOP) straight from the factory and bypasses the vol-
ume control. Please ensure the volume level of the
connected processor or receiver is suitably attenuated
before selecting this input. This function can be TOG-
GLED between or BYPASSED and used as a standard
analog line level connection by SELECTING MENU >
VOLUME > BYPASS > HT LOOP
Pin 1: Signal ground
Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting)
Pin 3: Signal – (inverting)
Shield ground: Chassis ground
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11 Speaker output terminals Your 200iX/300iX speaker output terminals are de-
signed to accommodate loudspeaker cables tted
with either the spade, banana or pin type plugs. If nei-
ther of these are available, the screw type output ter-
minals will also accommodate bare stripped cable.
12 Remote trigger input The remote trigger input allows a remotely connected
device to control the standby state of your 300iX. The
remote trigger input accepts a mono 3.5mm (1⁄8”) plug.
The remote trigger input accepts a voltage of 5-12V DC
to activate the amplier; please consult the remote de-
vice’s manual before connecting to the 300iX.
Note: Connecting a mono 3.5mm (1⁄8”) plug into the
remote trigger input will override the standby button
of the amplier as well as the standby button of the
remote control and App. Please disconnect the mono
3.5mm (1⁄8”) plug from the remote trigger input if the
300iX will no longer be controlled remotely.
13 Remote trigger output The remote trigger output allows your 200iX/300iX to
control the standby state of a remotely connected de-
vice. The remote trigger output accepts a mono 3.5mm
(⅛”) plug. The remote trigger output voltage is 12V DC
when the amplier is active.
The remote trigger output plug must meet the speci-
cations shown in graphic:
14 IR input The IR (infrared) input allows your 200iX/300iX to re-
ceive un-modulated commands from home automa-
tion systems or other components.
The IR input uses a stereo 3.5mm (⅛”) plug, and ac-
cepts voltages of 0V DC up to 12V DC. The plug must
meet the specications shown in graphic:
Using an external IR receiver module (for example,
Xantech 490-30 Micro Link™ IR receiver) allows the
amplier to be placed inside a cabinet or outside the
normal line-of-sight of the remote control. The plug
must meet the specications shown in graphic:
Sleeve Tip
Sleeve Ring Tip
Sleeve Ring Tip
Sleeve Tip
Sleeve: No connection
Ring: GND
Tip: Signal
Sleeve: +12VDC
Ring: GND
Tip: Signal
Sleeve Tip
Sleeve Ring Tip
Sleeve Ring Tip
Sleeve Tip
Sleeve Tip
Sleeve Ring Tip
Sleeve Ring Tip
Sleeve Tip
Sleeve: GND
Tip: Signal
Sleeve: GND
Tip: Signal

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15 IR output The IR (infrared) output allows your 200iX/300iX to re-
lay un-modulated commands received via the IR sen-
sor on the front panel, or to pass on commands from
home automation systems or other components re-
ceived via the IR input.
The IR output uses a mono 3.5mm (⅛”) plug, and trans-
mits voltages from 0V DC up to 12V DC. The plug must
meet the specications shown in graphic:
16 RS232 Serial Communication
port
The RS-232 (RJ45) serial communication port is used
both for downloading new operating (rmware) soft-
ware into your 200iX/300iX integrated amplier and for
external control of the amplier by home automation
systems such as Control4™, AMX™ and Crestron™.
17 Unbalanced RCA preamp
output
The unbalanced (RCA) preamp outputs provide a sin-
gle-ended preamp level (relative to volume control)
audio signal for connection to an external power am-
plier or active subwoofer. This output is not active
when Headphones are connected.
18 UnbalancedRCAamplier
input
The unbalanced (RCA) amp in inputs allow direct connec-
tion to the power amplier section of your 200iX/300iX
when used in conjunction with the Separates function.
19 Unbalanced RCA analog line
output
The unbalanced (RCA -10dBv line level) analog line out-
puts provide a single-ended line level analogue audio
signal, suitable for recording from the selected source
component input. This output is disconnected when
INPUT 4 / HT Loop is selected; to prevent any potential-
ly damaging feedback loops.
20 AC Mains fuse The AC mains fuse is user serviceable, and should al-
ways be replaced with the same type and rating (see
technical specications for type and rating)
Notes: Fuses do not blow without a reason. Any doubts
about fuse failure should be conveyed directly to your
PERREAUX dealer.
Ensure your 200iX/300iX is disconnected from the
mains power before attempting to change the fuse.
21 AC Mains power socket The IEC standard AC mains power socket is used with
a removable IEC mains power cord to supply your
200iX/300iX integrated amplier with power.
Prior to connection to the AC mains, please check the
voltage label on the rear panel to ensure that your am-
plier conforms to the power supply in your area. Nev-
er attempt to connect the unit to an incorrect voltage
– severe damage may result.
Sleeve Tip
Sleeve Ring Tip
Sleeve Ring Tip
Sleeve Tip
Sleeve: GND
Tip: Signal

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VI. MENU
The menu system can be used to congure the 200iX/300iX to customize as-
pects of its operation to suit your requirements, to operate in a particular type
of installation, or to view important functional data.
Home Screen
The home screen provides easy access to the basic functions of the integrated am-
plier: volume control, input selection and mute. It also provides an easy to read
and highly legible depiction of the selected input and current volume setting.
Volume Control
Adjust the volume setting using the interface knob on the front panel
(or using the remote control). The display will show the volume level in
decibels (dB). The maximum volume setting is +31.5dB, while lower vol-
ume settings progress into the negative range with the minimum being
-96.0dB.
Input Selection
Scroll through the available inputs using the ∧/∨buttons on the front
panel (or using the remote control).
Notes: The labels for the inputs, as displayed on the front panel, can be
customized for your convenience (see Labels, page 17).
Disabling an input (see Enable, page 18) removes it from selection by
scrolling from the front panel or remote control (although it is still avail-
able for selection via the menu system and the remote control s-keys).
Mute
Mute the volume by pressing the MUTE button on the front panel (or
using the remote control). The mute mode is indicated by the volume
level being replaced with MUTED in the display, which ashes while mute
mode is enabled.
If you increase the volume while mute is enabled, the mute mode will
be canceled and the volume will increase from the muted level. This
is a safety measure to avoid situations where the volume might be in-
creased while muted, only to have the system un-muted to an unex-
pectedly high volume.
When mute is canceled, the volume level replaces MUTED in the display
and stops ashing.
Notes: If the mute level is set to a customized setting (see Mute Level,
page 19) the volume level will be attenuated by this amount when mute is
enabled. The attenuated mode is indicated by the volume level changing
to the reduced level in the display, which ashes while attenuated.
If you decrease the volume while attenuation is enabled, the volume level
will reduce whilst remaining in the attenuated mode.
When mute is canceled, the volume level will increase by the set attenu-
ation level.

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Entering and Navigating the Menus
Using the remote control:
• Press MENU.
• Navigate up or down the options within a menu using ∧/∨.
• Press > or OK to select an option.
• Press < to go back to the previous option or menu.
• Alter the setting using </>.
• Press OK to save a setting.
• Press MENU while setting an option to return to the menu.
• Press MENU while in the menu screen to exit the menu and return to
the home screen.
or
Using the front panel:
• Press the MENU button.
• Navigate up or down the options within a menu by rotating the inter-
face knob left or right or using the ∧/∨ buttons.
• Press the interface knob or the > button to select an option.
• Press the interface knob or the EDIT button to alter a setting.
• Press the < button to go back to the previous menu.
• Alter the setting by rotating the interface knob left or right or using the
∧/∨ buttons.
• Press the interface knob or the SET/SAVE button to select or store a
setting.
• Press the BACK button to return to the menu when altering a setting.
• Press the EXIT button to exit the menu and return to the home screen.
Note: For each option, currently selected enabled settings are indicated
by a solid box.
Main Menu
The menu system is comprehensive and intuitive, and provides access to set-
tings and features that allow you to customize how the 200iX/300iX works with-
in the context of your system.
The main menu is the top-level of the menu system and consists of ve
sub-menus:
• Input
• Volume
• Headphone
• Options
• System
Input
Each input on your 200iX/300iX integrated amplier can be custom-
ized in several ways to enhance either the performance or the ease of
use of the system.
Menu > Input > Input Select
The select menu allows you to choose a source input. An input will
be available for selection even if it is disabled (please refer to the
Enable paragraph within this section for further information).

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Input Default Label
Balanced (XLR) BALANCED
Input 1 PHONO
Input 2 INPUT 2
Input 3 INPUT 3
Input 4/HT HT LOOP
Input 5 INPUT 5
Coax 1 COAX 1
Coax 2 COAX 2
Optical 1 OPT 1
Optical 2 OPT 2
USB USB
Antenna BT
AES/EBU Input AES/EBU
Menu > Input > Labels
The labels menu allows you to customize the input name as it ap-
pears on the display. Any name can be entered, up to a maximum
of 11 characters (including spaces).
To change the selected input name via the front panel:
• Rotate the interface knob or press the </> buttons to scroll
through the available characters.
• Press the interface knob to add the selected character to
the input label and advance the label cursor.
• Press the DEL button to delete characters from the input
label and move the label cursor back.
• Press the SAVE button to store your customized input label.
• Press BACK to cancel changes and return to the menu.
To change the selected input name via the remote control:
• Press </> to scroll through the available characters.
• Press ∧to add the selected character to the input label and
advance the label cursor.
• Press ∨to delete characters from the input label and move
the label cursor back.
• Press the OK button to store your customized input label.
• Press MENU to cancel changes and return to the menu.
The factory default labels are as follows:

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Menu > Input > Volume Trim
The volume trim screen allows the volume level of each input to be
adjusted up or down, relative to the others, to equalize the volume
across all sources. For example if a CD player and a radio tuner are
connected, the CD player’s output volume may be louder than that
of the tuner so this feature saves volume adjustment when switch-
ing between these sources.
The factory default volume trim is ±00.0dB for all inputs except BT
(i.e. +4dB).
Note: The volume difference will not be visible on the volume dis-
play so when switching between offset sources, the volume display
will not reect the offset.
Menu > Input > Balance Trim
The balance trim screen gives you control over the relative vol-
umes of the left and right channels for each input. The volume of
one channel relative to the other can be changed in increments of
0.5dB, up to a maximum of 20.0dB.
This allows for compensation of any slight imbalance that may be
present on a particular source component. For example, the n-
est handmade cartridges are subject to small channel imbalance
problems.
The factory default balance trim is 00.0dB.
Menu > Input > Enable
The enable menu allows you to select which inputs are available
when scrolling through the inputs via the front panel or the re-
mote control.
Note: If an input is disabled, you will still be able to select it via the
input select menu, or the remote control s-keys.
The factory default has all available inputs enabled.
Menu > Input > Status
The status screen displays all the user customizable settings for a
particular input. A factory default setting is not applicable to the
status screen.
VolumeConguration
The volume is not directly adjusted by the knob on the front panel, as per tra-
ditional potentiometer volume controls; instead it is adjusted by software con-
trolled volume circuitry. Since the volume control circuitry is under software
control, it is possible to customize its behavior in a number of ways.
Menu > Volume > Initial Volume
The initial volume screen allows you to set the volume level that the am-
plier will be set to when it is powered up.
The factory default initial volume is -40.0dB.

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Note: The volume level will change to reect the current initial volume
setting and will change as you alter the initial volume setting, giving you
an indication of what the volume level is.
Menu > Volume > Maximum Volume
The maximum volume screen allows you to establish a maximum level to
which the volume can be set. It is particularly useful if the system is some-
times used by people who may not be as careful as you would be.
The factory default maximum volume is +00.0dB.
Menu > Volume > Balance
The balance screen gives you ne control over the relative volumes of the
Left and Right channels. The volume of one channel relative to the other
can be changed in increments of 0.5dB, up to 40.0dB; beyond this, the
output of the reduced channel will be muted entirely.
The factory default balance is 00.0dB.
Menu > Volume > Ramp
The volume ramp menu allows you to select the rates at which the volume
will ramp up or down when changing between inputs and when muting.
Selecting OFF results in no ramping of volume when changing between
inputs and a direct change in volume to the muted level. Selecting FAST,
MEDIUM or SLOW will result in a corresponding volume ramp rate. The
factory default volume ramp is MEDIUM.
Menu > Volume > Mute Level
The mute level menu allows you to select the level of attenuation the
mute level employs when it is engaged. Selecting MUTED will attenuate
the output entirely, whilst -10.0dB, -20.0dB, -30.0dB and -40.0dB will at-
tenuate the output by the respective level.
The factory default mute level is -40.0dB.
Menu > Volume > Bypass
The bypass menu allows you to select if the volume control is bypassed
for any of the analogue inputs. When a bypassed input is selected,
it becomes a unity gain (00.0dB) input and the volume control of the
200iX/300iX is disabled.
This is useful in situations where the 200iX/300iX is being used to pass
through a signal from a component with its own volume control, for ex-
ample a surround processor or receiver. Care should be taken to adjust
the volume control of the other component before selecting a bypassed
input, as the resulting volume level may be uncomfortably loud.
Note: INPUT 4 has the volume bypassed straight from the factory, and by
default is set to be used as a home theatre loop (HT LOOP).

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HEADPHONE
Menu > Headphone > Initial
The initial volume screen allows you to set the volume level that the am-
plier will change to when connecting headphones to the headphone
connector on the front of the 200iX/300iX.
The factory default initial volume is -50.0dB.
Menu > Headphone > Vol Trim
The volume trim screen allows the volume level to be adjusted to accom-
modate your headphone’s sensitivity. This adjustment will be applied to
all inputs.
The factory default volume trim is +06.0dB for all inputs.
Note: The volume difference will not be visible on the volume display so
when switching between offset sources, the volume display will not re-
ect the offset.
Menu > Headphone > Balance
The balance screen gives you ne control over the relative volumes of the
Left and Right channels. The volume of one channel relative to the other
can be changed in increments of 0.5dB, up to 40.0dB; beyond this, the
output of the reduced channel will be muted entirely.
The factory default balance is 00.0dB.
Menu > Headphone > Impedance
Low or high impedance settings can be manually selected for use with
headphones rated below or above 250 Ohms.
8-250Ω: This lowers the noise oor and protects sensitive headphones
from being over driven.
250-600Ω: Recommended for high impedance studio grade headphones.
The factory default impedance is 8-250Ω.
Menu > Headphone > CLASS A
The 200iX/300iX features our legendary SXH2 Class A headphone ampli-
er for personal headphone listening. The SXH2 incorporates an efcient
power saving function. Toggle between ON DEMAND and ALWAYS ON to
manage the power mode.
The factory default is ON DEMAND. Upon connecting headphones, the
amplier will be available after +2 seconds.
OPTIONS
Menu > Options > Display
The display menu allows you to congure various attributes of the LCD
screen and display layout.