Vitus Audio RS-100 User manual

RS-100
Owner’s Manual

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errors.

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table of contents
on a personal note
Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
from the creator
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
introduction
About this manual . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction to
the Reference Series . . . . . . . 6
Turning the RS-100 on and off. . 7
1. getting started
Unpacking the box . . . . . . . . 8
What’s in the box. . . . . . . . . 8
RS-100 Functions of
the front panel . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. connecting
RS-100 rear panel. . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the RS-100 . . . . . 10
3. operation & service
Safety notice . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mains supply voltage . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mains fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing a blown fuse . . . . . 14
4. specifications
RS-100 Measurements . . . . . . 16
RS-100 Specifications . . . . . . 17
5. appendix
Connecting devices 1 . . . . . . 18
Connecting devices 2 . . . . . . 19
6. warranty
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7. pictures
RS-100 Front . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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on a personal note
Certificate
Model: RS-100
Product ID/Serial
__________________________________
Product Build Date
__________________________________
Signed
__________________________________
All products details, specifications and
measurements are recorded for your RS-100
and kept by Vitus Audio.

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from the creator
Foreword
First of all, thank you for
choosing the Vitus Audio
RS-100 power amplifier, we
are sure you will enjoy it for
many years to come. When
purchasing a Vitus Audio
product, you are guaranteed a
musical performance,
which exceeds the current
musical standards. Vitus
Audio is dedicated to musical
performance rather than
technical details and high
performance measures.
We believe that many
manufactures are blinded by
the current available theory,
instead of looking for new
answers.
At Vitus Audio everything
works until proven not to.
This way we always try to
push the limits and explore
the unexplored. As a result
of this, many of the solutions
we use today are considered
to be “impossible to ever
get working”,however they
have convinced many people
and reviewers world wide
of the opposite. Before any
of our new topologies are
implemented in our products,
they are carefully reviewed by
our dedicated listening panel.
This way we can guarantee
the correct level of musically
performance and robustness.
Generally we’re after super
neutral, super detailed and
super dynamic reproduction
without “loosing” the nerve
in the music which often is
a drawback of many high
end amplifiers. Our real
strongholds are complete
silence, unbelievable depth
and width in the soundstage
resulting in a far more open
sound with higher resolution
-you could say, closer to the
artist. As a result of the above,
our amps do not “focus” on
any specific frequencies - i.e.
no extension of top or bass,
which of course results in high
clarity of the midrange since
it’s “naturally present”!
Hans Ole Vitus

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introduction
About this manual
This is your RS-100 owner’s
manual. The following pages
will describe, as clearly as
possible, how to get your RS-
100 operating fast and simple.
Although some operations are
self-explanatory, we strongly
suggest you read this manual
to avoid any damage to the
unit. The manual is designed
to be helpful. If there are
points you feel we could cover
better, or that we have missed
out – please tell us.
Important
information is
presented like
this. Ignoring this
information may cause
damage to you or the
unit. Damage coused
to the unit by ignoring
this information might
invalidate the warranty.
Introduction to the
Reference Series
The Vitus Audio Reference
Series is a true high-end series
of products, which is build on
our true dedication to neutral
music reproduction. Every
detail is carefully thought
through, and all choices made
during development, where
based purely on listening, and
not measuring. Only the best
available materials are used to
ensure an overall quality which
will last for many years, when
treated right.
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introduction
This amplifier is
VERY heavy –
make sure to be
at least two people to
unpack the unit. You
might damage both
your back and the
amplifier if extra care
is not applied. Vitus
Audio A/S cannot
be held responsible
for any damage that
is a consequence of
uncareful handling of
the unit.

Turning the RS-100 on and off.
Always turn on the products beginning from the source:
CD player apre-amplifier apower amplifier.
Always turn off your products in reverse order:
Power amplifier apre-amplifier aCD player.
Not following this procedure,
may cause damage to any of
your products/speakers.
Damage caused to any of your
products/speakers by not following
this procedure will invalidate the warranty.
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Figure 1 Box exploded view
Foam top 1
Foam bottom
Box
Foam top 2
Foam Sides
6 pieces
RS-100
Brochure
Manual
Power Cable
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Unpacking the box
After you have opened the
top, it is possible to remove
the top protective foam which
gives you direct access to the
amplifier. In the top you will
find the remote, the power
cord and brochures. Now
remove the side protective
foam, this will make it easier
to grab hold of the RS-100.
Two people carefully lift the
amplifier out of the box, and
put it directly onto the floor.
Store the empty box and the
protective foam for later use.
What’s in the box
Foam top 1
Vitus Audio Brochure
RS-100
RS-100 Manual
Power Cable
Foam top 2
Foam Sides 6 pieces
Foam bottom
Box
1. getting started

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1. getting started
1. getting started
STANDBY.
Puts the RS-100 to standby.
In this mode the controls of
the RS-100 are deactivated.
The RS-100 does not shut
down in standby mode in order
to maintain an optimal working
temperature
Figure 6 RS-100 Front panel.
INPUTSTANDBY
RS-100
RS-100 Functions of the front panel
INPUT.
Press.
Choose between
input 1 and input 2
Press and hold.
Mutes the RS-100.
Press to unmute.

RS-100 rear panel
Outputs
Speaker left
Speaker right
Ground/Earth
Inputs.
Input 2. XLR
Input 1 RCA
Power
Figure 4 Plugs
Speaker out
Speaker out
Ground
RCA
Power
XLR in
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2. connecting
Connecting the
RS-100
Place the RS-100 on its shelf.
Connect all the sources to the
inputs of the RS-100, (labelled
INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 on the
rear panel.)
Connect the Speaker output of
the RS-100.
This is a true balanced
amplifier, DO NOT connect
the ”-“output (Figure 3) to
any ground source, including
chassis or signal ground, this
will damage the amplifier.
Figure 3 ”-“output

Figure 5 RS-100 Rear panel.
MODEL RS-100
SERIAL No.
100
VOLTS 50 / 60 Hz
115 230
GND / EARTH
Input 2 Input 1 Input 2Input 1
+
-
This is a true balanced
poweramplier. DO NOT
under any circumstance
connect (-) speaker output
to ground.
Caution
+
-
This is a true balanced
poweramplier. DO NOT
under any circumstance
connect (-) speaker output
to ground.
Caution
To prevent re and shock
hazard, do not expose this device
to rain and moisture
Warning
Use this connection with care
Connecting it to other units
with impropper GND may
damage this unit. Such
damage will not be covered
by warranty!
Caution
NEUTRIK
PUSH
NEUTRIK
PUSH
MAINS
To prevent re and shock
hazard, do not expose this device
to rain and moisture
Warning
Ground
Speaker out RCA in Power
XLR in
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2. connecting
2. connecting
Fuse

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3. operation & service
Safety notice
The Vitus Audio RS-100
contains no user serviceable
parts except from the mains
fuse. Do not attempt to open
the case. There are potentially
dangerous voltages present
inside. Should your RS-100
show signs of malfunction,
then please contact your
dealer or Vitus Audio.
Mains supply voltage
Any unit may be set for
operation in 100V, 115V or
230V A.C. Units are shipped
set for the mains supply
voltage according to the
destination. The voltage
setting can be updated later
by your dealer, if necessary.
Maintenance
Vitus Audio products are
designed to run for many years
without the need for regular
maintenance. Our products
contain no user serviceable
parts except from the mains
fuse. Should your RS-100 show
signs of malfunction, please
contact your dealer or Vitus
Audio.

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3. operation & service
Mains fuse
The mains fuse is accessible
from the outside of the
amplifier. You will find the
mains fuse, just below the
power inlet. If the fuse blows,
then you can easily replace
it. The fuse only blows on the
occurrence of power surges
or if there is a fault in the
unit. Normally power surges
cause no other damage other
than blowing the fuse. When
the fuse blows repeatedly on
replacement, then the unit
most likely has a malfunction.
In case of malfunction the
unit must be returned to Vitus
Audio for repair.
Fuse type:
20x5mm 6,3A T(230V) /
10A T(115V) / 12A T(100V)
HRC fuse
Replacing the fuse with a fuse
of a type and rating different
from the original fuse, might
result in damage to the unit
and injury to you (the user).
Damage to the unit as a result
of wrongly replacing the
mains fuse, will invalidate the
guarantee.
For an explanation of how to
replace the fuse see chapter 3
“replacing a blown fuse”.
3. operation &
service

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3. operation & service
4 There is a spare fuse
available in the fuse carrier.
2 Loosen the fuse carrier.
Using a flat object for example
a flat screwdriver.
3 Pull the fuse carrier out.
1 The fuse carrier is placed
on the back under the power
connector
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Replacing a blown
fuse
REMOVE THE POWER CABLE
In the following steps we will
show you how to replace a
blown fuse.
5 Take the blown fuse out of
the fuse carrier and throw it
away.
spare fuse
the fuse carrier
blown fuse

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3. operation & service
3. operation &
service
6 Flip the spare fuse out using
a pointy object..
7 Place the spare fuse in the
fuse carrier and click the fuse
in place.
9 Push the fuse carrier back
into the machine.

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4. specications
RS-100 Measurements
Front panel: Anodized Aluminium
Body: Powder coated Aluminium
Total weight: 40 KG
Figure 2 Device overview
165 mm
180 mm
165 mm
435 mm
435 mm
35 mm

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RS-100 Specifications
4. specications
INPUT
XLR
Analog
RCA
Analog
Available 1 1
Sensitivity 0,7 VRMS 1,4 VRMS
Impedance 100KΩ 100KΩ
Slew rate 35V/ μs 35V/ μs
POWER
CONSUMPTION
Standby 3WRMS
Class AB 90WRMS
DIMENSIONS
Hight 195 mm
With 435 mm
Depth 435 mm
Weight ~42Kg
OUTPUT
Speaker
Right
Speaker
Left
Available 1 1
Impedance 75 kΩ 75 kΩ
Power WRMS (8/4 ohm) 300/600 300/600
Frequency response +800kHz +800kHz
Signal to noise ratio > 100dB > 100dB
THD + noise > 0,01% > 0,01%
4. specifications

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5. appendix
Connecting devices 1
The RL-101 is connected to
an RS-100 and to a Home
Theater. The RS-100 is
powering the speakers. The
Media Center is connected to
an input with a fixed volume.
This means that the volume
control of the RL-101 is
disabled on this input and the
volume is controlled by the
Home theater.
Units
RL-101
RS-100
RCD-010
RP-100
Speakers
Home Theater
Turntable
Media Center
Surround
Speaker Left
Input with
fixed volume
Surround
Speaker Right

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5. appendix
Connecting devices 2
The Media Center is
connected to the RCD-100.
The RCD-100 is used as a DAC.
The RI-100 is powering the
hi- and mid-tones. The RS-100
is connected to the PRE-OUT
of the RI-100. The RS-100 is
powering the bass
Units
Speakers (Hi-Mid)
Speakers (Low)
RI-100
RS-100
RP-101
RCD-100
Media Center
Turntable
Headphones
Figure 26 RCD-100 as DAC
Pre-out
Headphone interface
RCD-100
as DAC
Hi-Mid
Hi-Mid
Low Low
5. appendix

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Warranty
Warranty Statement
(modified to fit Vitus Audio)
1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LIMITED WARRANTY
Vitus Audio warrants the
product designated herein
to be free of manufacturing
defects in material and
workmanship, subject to the
conditions hereinafter set
forth, for a period of three
(3) years from the date of
purchase by the original
purchaser or no later than
five (5) years from the date of
shipment to the authorized
Vitus Audio cooperating
partner, whichever comes first,
excepting
any cosmetic damage to
chassis parts. (See 6)
2. CONDITIONS
This Warranty is subject to
the following conditions and
limitations. The Warranty
is void and inapplicable
if the product has been
used or handled other than
in accordance with the
instructions in the owner’s
manual, abused, or misused,
damaged by accident
or neglect or in being
transported, or the defect
is due to the product being
repaired or tampered with by
anyone other than Vitus Audio
or authorized Vitus Audio
repair center. The product
must be packed in its original
box and returned to Vitus
Audio or an authorized repair
center by the customer at his
or her sole expense. Vitus
Audio will pay return freight of
its choice.
IMPORTANT!
A returned product MUST
be accompanied by a written
description of the defect
and a photocopy of the
original purchase receipt.
This receipt must clearly list
model and serial number,
date of purchase, the name
and address of the purchaser
and authorized dealer and the
price paid by the purchaser.
Vitus Audio reserves the right
to modify the design of any
product without obligation
to purchasers of previously
manufactured products
and to change the prices or
specifications of any product
without notice or obligation to
any person.
3. REMEDY
In the event the above
product fails to meet the
above Warranty and the above
conditions have been met, the
purchaser’s sole remedy under
this Limited Warranty shall be
to return the product to Vitus
Audio or an authorized Vitus
Audio repair center where the
defect will be rectified without
charge for parts and labor,
except chassis parts. (See 6)
4. LIMITED TO ORIGINAL
PURCHASER
This Warranty is for the
sole benefit of the original
purchaser of the covered
product and shall not be
transferred to a subsequent
purchaser of the product.
5. DURATION OF WARRANTY
This Warranty expires on the
third (3rd) year anniversary
of the date of purchase or
no later than the fifth (5th)
anniversary of the date of
shipment to the authorized
Vitus Audio cooperating
partner, whichever comes first.
6. warranty