qualiton APX200 User manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a qualiton APX200 amplier!
It is designed to deliver a high standard of musical performance. The
innovation in engineering and manufacturing this product guarantees
amusement for a long time, thanks to the output transformer made by us.
We wish you many pleasant hours of musical experience with your
qualiton APX200!

CONTENTS
PREFACE .............................................................................................................................................. 2
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE................................................................................................................. 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................... 4
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS............................................................................................................... 5
REAR PANEL TERMINALS ................................................................................................................ 6
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................... 7
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - PLACEMENT ............................................................................ 8
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - OPERATION.............................................................................. 9
FIRST INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................ 11
CONNECTING...................................................................................................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 13
MARKINGS........................................................................................................................................... 15
WASTE MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................... 16
WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................... 17
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................................................................... 18

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Before installing the Qualiton APX 200, please study
this user manual carefully!
Operating your power amplier in a manner it is de-
signed for ensures you an utmost musical experien-
ce and a reliable operation.
If you have any questions on our products or ser-
vices, please do not hesitate to contact us on our
website www.audiohungary.com
PREFACE

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- 1 pc – Qualiton APX200 stereo amplier
- 1 pc – User manual
- 1 pc – Standard mains cable
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
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NOMINAL OUTPUT POWER
2 X 100 W, stereo
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
< 1 % (measured by 1 kHz sine wave - nominal output
power)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
15 Hz - 100 kHz (-3 dB - nominal output power)
INPUT SENSITIVITY
665 mV, asymmetrical
GAIN
32,5 dB (8 Ω) ; 29,5 dB (4 Ω)
INPUT IMPEDANCE
10 kΩ
NOMINAL LOAD IMPEDANCE
4 Ω és 8 Ω
OUTPUT POLARITY
non inverting
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
> 101 dB
POWER CONSUMPTION
150W (quiescent) and 640W (maximum)
VACUUM TUBE SET
4 db 6P45S; 2 db 6N23P; 2 db 12AX7LP
WEIGHT
29,6 kg
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
1 2 3
4
1
2
3
4
Main switch
Bias check rotary
switch
Volume control
Front panel bias
indicator

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REAR PANEL TERMINALS
INPUT OUTPUT
L
R
LEFTRIGHT
004488
21 3 4 5 6 7 8 910
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2 x 100W stereo amplifier
230V 50hz
MAX 640W
T 6.3 L
1Input (RCA) Left side (L)
9
10
2Input (RCA) Right side (R)
3Output - Right side (8 Ω)
4Output - Right side (4 Ω)
5Output - Right side (0 Ω)
6Output - Left side (0 Ω)
7Output - Left side (4 Ω)
8Output - Left side (8 Ω)
Built-in fuse box in the AC socket AC socket

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- Due to the vacuum tube construction of the amplier,
the it may heat up during use. Thus, choose a loca-
tion for installation where the appliance can be well
ventilated!
- Make sure that cables connecting the amplier to the
speakers as well as cables connected to the ports of
the amplier can be effortlessly connected.!
- Appliance can only operate with 50 Hz frequency and
230V AC voltage! The standard AC socket and the
fuse box are placed at the rear panel.
- Never operate the amplier through an ungrounded
outlet!
- The amplier can be connected to an audio system
through RCA ports at the rear panel. Input sensitivity
is 665 mV.
- According to the nominal impedance of the speakers
used, the amplier outputs are speaker ports marked
0 Ω and 4 Ω as well as 0 Ω and 8 Ω.
- Never operate the amplier without a sufcient load!
Do not power up the amplier until correct loads (4 Ω
or 8 Ω, marked on the amplier) are connected to the
output ports!
INSTALLATION

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- Avoid relocating the appliance from cold to warm
surroundings! Sudden temperature changes can
lead to moisture condensation. Please wait until
moisture is evaporated before putting your amp-
lier into operation!
- The aforesaid applies to the very rst installation
of the amplier as well. Prior to the rst installa-
tion, leave the amplier at its place of operation at
least for 2 hours. Once this time is over, the amp-
lier can be powered up!
- The appliance is designed for indoor use. Do not
operate it in wet, humid surroundings!
- Do not store any electrical device or object in a pe-
rimeter of 200 millimetres around your amplier!
- The ventilation holes of the amplier must not be
covered (by tablecloth, curtain, newspaper, book,
etc.)! Impairing ventilation can lead to overhea-
ting and irregular operation conditions!
- Do not use the appliace next to heating sources
and radiators! Keep it away from hot or dusty en-
vironment and ame!
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - PLACEMENT
200 mm
200mm 200mm

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- Improper installation may cause breakdown!
- Before powering up your amplier, make sure
cover, ports, plugs and cables are checked for in-
tactnesss!
- You must not start up damaged or faulty applian-
ce. In case of any malfunction, unplug your amp-
lier immediately!
- Components must not be changed or repaired by
the user. In case of a malfunction, the cover must
not be opened or removed!
- In case of an emergency, unplug your amplier
immediately!
- In case of a faulty operation, contact our service!
- Improper repair may lead to a loss of warranty!
- The appliance may only be used by qualied
adults or children above 14 years of age if super-
vised by a qualied adult!
- Keep the appliance out of the reach of children!
- Make sure your domestic animal does not lie or
sit on the top of the appliance!
- Irrespective of protection circuits built in in your
amplier, always make sure it is connected and
operated in a proper manner!
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - OPERATION

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- At the mains cable and output ports, there is a
risk of electric shock! They must be handled with
care!
- If you do not use your amplier for a long time,
unplug the appliance carefully!
- Do not block the openings of your amplier since
this may lead to re or electric shock!
- The protection rating of this appliance is IP20.
This means the appliance is protected from solid
objects larger than 12 millimetres. However, it is
not protected from moisture!
- Operation voltage is 230V AC, operation frequ-
ency is 50 Hz!
- Never operate the amplier through an unground-
ed outlet!
- The AC socket features a built-in fuse box. En-
sure replacement fuses with rating T 6.3 L (type
time-delay)!
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - OPERATION
INPUT OUTPUT
L
R
LEFTRIGHT
004488
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2 x 100W stereo amplifier
230V 50hz
MAX 640W
T 6.3 L

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- Be careful with appliance cables! Do not lead them
across sharp surfaces, do not clamplier them tog-
ether and do not leave them in a hanging position!
- You must not operate the appliance with damaged
cables!
- In case of re, you must not use water to extinguish
the re, even if the amplier is powered down!
- Never touch the appliance or its mains cable with
wet hands!
- Clean the appliance with a dry cloth while it is un-
plugged!
- Never operate the amplier without a sufcient
load! Do not power up the amplier until correct lo-
ads (4 Ω or 8 Ω, marked on the amplier) are con-
nected to the output ports!
- Connect your amplier to the other elements of
your sound system according to the connection
diagram!
- Plug in your appliance!
- Switch the main switch on the left to the position
”ON”.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - OPERATION FIRST INSTALLATION

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CONNECTING
8Ω / 50W +
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Madein Hungar y
Model: SV100
8Ω / 50W
+-
Madein Hungar y
Model: SV100
stereo preamplifier
230V 50hz
MAX 25W
T 1 L
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INPUT OUTPUT
L
R
LEFTRIGHT
0 04 48 8
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2 x 100W stereo amplifier
230V 50hz
MAX 640W
T 6.3 L
APX 200
APR 204 (OPTIONAL)
SV 100 SPEAKER (OPTIONAL)! SV 100 SPEAKER (OPTIONAL)!
RADIO
(OPTIONAL)
CD PLAYER
(OPTIONAL)
MAGNETOFON
(OPTIONAL)
TURNTABLE
(OPTIONAL)

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Malfunction 1: Amplier does not power up.
1.a Make sure the amplier is plugged in!
1.b Be sure the main switch at the front panel is in
’ON’ position!
1.c Should the fault persist after going through
points 1.a and 1.b, carefully check the mains
cable for intactness!
1.d Should the fault persist after going through
points 1.a, 1.b and 1.c, check whether the
front panel gauge illuminates red! If it does
not, check the power supply of your at!
1.e Should the fault persist after going through
points 1.a, 1.b, 1.c and 1.d, check the fuse of
the amplier for intactness, according to the
instructions stated in ’Safety Recommenda-
tions—Operation’!
1.f If the preceding points are all checked and the
amplier still does not power up (incl. the bias
indicator), please contact our company!
TROUBLESHOOTING

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Malfunction 2: The illumination of the front panel
bias indicator does not turn warm white.
2.a Wait 90 seconds until the start-up delay circuits
are activated! Should the gauge illumination not
turn into warm white after 90 seconds, please
contact our company!
Malfunction 3: No sound from the speakers.
3.a Check the operation of the amplier according
to section 1!
3.b Be sure that the audio source is connected to
the input ports of the amplier!
3.c Be sure that the audio source is turned on!
3.d Be sure that the volume control knob is turned
up!
3.e Be sure that the speaker cables are correctly
connected to the correct ports!
3.f Check whether the speaker cables are correctly
connected to the speaker ports!
3.g If the preceding points are all checked and the
fault persists, please contact our company!
Malfunction 4: No sound from one side, no stereo
sound.
4.a Check the operation of the amplier according
to sections 1 and 2!
TROUBLESHOOTING

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4.b Change your audio source! Make sure you are
listening to a stereo record!
4.c Check the bias currents of the output power
tubes according to the section ‚BIAS’! In case of
signicant current differences, some tubes may
need replacement.
4.d If the preceding points are all checked and the
fault persists, please contact our company!
- The product meets the directives and stan-
dards of the European Union.
- Nominal supply voltage.
- Nominal supply frequency.
- Product requiring waste separation.
- Warning! This component can only be repla-
ced by components specied in this user ma-
nual!
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MARKINGSTROUBLESHOOTING

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- The appliance and its packaging are made of recyclab-
le materials.
- The appliance contains repairable or recyclable com-
ponents and materials. Waste separation makes their
recycling possible.
- A faulty appliance or an appliance meant to be discar-
ded has to be sent or brought to an adequate waste
collection place or to our company site!
- For further information on waste disposal please con-
tact our company or local authorities.
WASTE MANAGEMENT

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WARRANTY
The serial number of your appliance (engraved on a metal plate) is placed on its
bottom. Please refer to this number while contacting our company.
__________________________________________________________
Set of tubes used:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Measurement conducted by:
Date: ________________ P.H.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Audio-Hungary Ltd., declare, taking this declaration under our total responsibility, that tube power amplier model Qualiton
APX200 is in conformity with EN 55013, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, and EN 55020 in accordance with the Directive 2006/95/EC
of 12 December 2006.
This declaration certies compliance with the indicated directives but implies no warranty of properties. The safety instructions of
the accompanying documentation shall be observed. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the
manufacturer.
Issuer:
Audio-Hungary Ltd.
Nádor Street 28.
4400 Nyíregyháza Hungary
Place, date: Hungary , 21.05.2016
Legally binding signature:
Andras Imre Fabian
Document: 2016/04.
Manufacturer:
Audio-Hungary Ltd.
Nádor Street 28.
4400 Nyíregyháza Hungary
We declare that the designated product(s): Qualiton APX200 is/are in
conformity with the European Directives:
EN 60065:2015
EN 55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011
EN 55014-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011