qualiton P200 User manual

Qualiton P200 User’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................ 4
MARKINGS ............................................................................... 8
PREFACE ................................................................................... 9
BASIC INFORMATIONS ........................................................10
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE INFORMATION ...11
STEREO MODE SPECIFICATIONS......................................12
BRIDGE MODE SPECIFICATIONS.......................................13
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................14
FRONT PANEL........................................................................15
REAR PANEL...........................................................................16
UNPACKING............................................................................18
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE....................................................21
PLACEMENT...........................................................................22
INSTALLATION OF VACUUM TUBES .................................23
USING THIRD PARTY VACUUM TUBES ............................26
OPERATING MODES OF THE P200....................................27
STEREO MODE OPERATION ...............................................28
BRIDGE MODE OPERATION ................................................29
AMPLIFIER BLOCK DIAGRAM.............................................30
CONNECTION DIAGRAM - STEREO MODE ......................31
CONNECTION DIAGRAM - BRIDGE MODE .......................32
LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS.........................................33
AC MAINS CONNECTION ....................................................34
DESCRIPTION OF THE P200’s BIAS SYSTEM .................35
REPLACEMENT OF FUSE ....................................................36
WASTE MANAGEMENT .......................................................37
CONTENTS

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Improper installation may cause malfunction.
6. Do not use this apparatus near water.
7. Clean only with a dry cloth.
8. Do not block any ventilation openings since this
may lead to re. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding‑type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacment of
the obsolete outlet.
11. Connect mains power supply cord only to a
mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
12. Be careful with appliance cables. Do not lead
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them across sharp surfaces, do not clam them
together and do not leave them in a hanging
position. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
13. You must not operate the appliance with
damaged cables.
14. Before powering up your amplier, make sure
protective cover, ports, plugs and cables are checked
for intactness.
15. Only use attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.
16. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip‑over.
17. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
18. No user‑serviceable parts inside. Improper
repair may lead to loss of warranty. Refer servicing
to qualied service personnel.
19. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
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the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
20. You must not start up damaged or faulty
appliance. In case of any malfunction, unplug your
amplier immediately.
21. In case of a malfunction, the protective cover
must not be opened or removed.
22. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
23. Do not touch the appliance or its mains cable
with wet hands.
24. In case of re, you must not use water to
extinguish the re, even if the amplier is switched
off.
25. The appliance may only be used by qualied
adults or children above 14 years of age if
supervised by a qualied adult.
26. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
27. Make sure your domestic animal does not lie or
sit on the top of the appliance.
28. If you do not use your amplier for a long time,
unplug the appliance carefully.
29. To completely disconnect this equipment from
the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord
plug from the AC receptacle.
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30. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
31. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such
as sunshine, re or the like.
32. WARNING! To reduce risk of re or electrical
shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.
33. CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove cover.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompan‐
ying the appliance.
CAUTION! Hot Surface! Do Not Touch!
Protective cover of the product may become
hot when operating this product continuously.
The crossed‑out wheeled bin is the European
Union symbol for indicating separate
collection for electrical and electronic equipment.
This product contains electrical and electronic
equipment which should be reused, recycled or
recovered and should not be disposed of with
unsorted regular waste. Please return the unit or
contact the authorised dealer from whom you
purchased this product for more information.
The product meets the relevant directives
and standards of the European Union.
Supplied with alternating current (AC).
115 V / 230 V Nominal supply voltage.
50 Hz / 60 Hz Nominal supply frequency.
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MARKINGS

Before installing the Qualiton P200 stereo vacuum
tube power amplier, please study this user manual
carefully.
Operating your power amplier in a manner it is
designed for, ensures you an utmost musical
experience and a reliable operation.
If you have any questions on our products or
services, please do not hesitate to contact us on our
website: www.audiohungary.com
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PREFACE

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BASIC INFORMATIONS
For your convenience, please ll out
the following lines to facilitate any future
technical assistance and repair service:
Serial Number:
_______________________________
Date of purchase:
_______________________________
Dealer Name:
_______________________________

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND
SERVICE INFORMATION
If at any time you have any questions about your
Qualiton product, do not hesitate to contact your
local Qualiton dealer, who is at your disposal. If you
or your dealer need more help, you can receive
technical assistance at:
Audio-Hungary Ltd.
132 Derkovits Street
4400, Nyíregyháza, Hungary
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
If it becomes clear that your Qualiton product needs
service, you should still contact your local dealer
rst. You can also contact us directly for more
instructions at one of the contact details above.

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STEREO MODE SPECIFICATIONS
Rated output power 2 x 100 W
Input impedance, Balanced Stereo IN 40 kOhm
Input impedance, Unbalanced Stereo IN 10 kOhm
Input sensitivity, Balanced Stereo IN 480 mV, to rated output
Input sensitivity, Unbalanced Stereo IN 480 mV, to rated output
Gain +35.4 dB (RL = 8 Ohm)
Frequency response 18 Hz to 60 kHz (-3 dB, rated output)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 1.2% (f = 1 kHz, rated output)
Signal-to-noise ratio > 100 dB (RL = 8 Ohm, rated output)
Load impedance 4 or 8 Ohm

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BRIDGE MODE SPECIFICATIONS
Rated output power 1 x 200 W
Input impedance, Bridge IN 20 kOhm
Input sensitivity, Bridge IN 1V, to rated output
Gain +32 dB (RL = 8 Ohm)
Frequency response 20 Hz to 55 kHz (-3 dB, rated output)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 2% (f = 1 kHz, rated output)
Signal-to-noise ratio > 100 dB (RL = 8 Ohm, rated output)
Load impedance 8 Ohm

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Number of input ports / channel 1 unbalanced Stereo IN
1 balanced Stereo IN
1 balanced Bridge IN
Number of output ports / channel 1 unbalanced Power OUT
Tubes required 4 x KT120 (KT150 or KT170 optionally)
2 x 6922
2 x 12AX7
Weight 26 kg
Dimensions 43 x 46 x 21 cm
Power requirement 720 W

1
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FRONT PANEL
1. POWER ON indicator LED.

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REAR PANEL
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12 3 4 7 8 9
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REAR PANEL
1. UNBALANCED STEREO INPUT accepts high level,
stereo program source signal.
2. BALANCED STEREO INPUT accepts high level,
stereo program source signal.
3. STEREO INPUT / BRIDGE INPUT selector switch.
4. BALANCED BRIDGE INPUT accepts high level,
monaural program source signal.
5. RIGHT POWER OUTPUT - Connections for a
4 or 8 Ohm loudspeaker.
6. LEFT POWER OUTPUT - Connections for a
4 or 8 Ohm loudspeaker.
7. BRIDGE POWER OUTPUT - Connections for a
8 Ohm loudspeaker.
WARNING! In BRIDGE mode the amplier has a
differential oating output, none of the output
terminals must be connected to ground potential.
8. IEC Appliance AC INLET with built-in main fuse
holder to connect the Qualiton P200 to a live AC
outlet.
9. MAIN SWITCH with position indicator.

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UNPACKING

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UNPACKING
TOP
PLASTIC BAG

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UNPACKING
PLASTIC BAG
FABRIC BAG
FABRIC BAG