Musical Fidelity Stereo Receiver X V8 User Manual

X-PLORA V8  
X-V8 SERIES DAB/FM TUNER  
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  
Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity X-PLORA V8 tuner.  
This model uses the very latest DAB/FM radio text receiver to achieve excellent technical specification and  
unparalleled broadcast sound quality, a perfect answer to digital and analogue tuner requirements in a  
small, beautifully engineered package.  
Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction.  
Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush, but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they  
may harm the surface finish.  
If you have any questions about your audio system,  
Please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise.  
 
X-PLORA V8  
GENERAL ADVICE  
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORMATION  
Your new X-PLORA V8 is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but 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 X-PLORA V8 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 X-PLORA V8, 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 your dealer, who should then check the unit before further use. Entry of liquid into the X-  
PLORA V8 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 internal adjustments or fuses you  
can replace yourself. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.  
Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claim.  
Dust regularly with a soft cloth or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may  
harm the surface finish.  
The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment is complex and may, therefore, be adversely affected or damaged by  
lightning. For protection of your audio system during electrical storms, remove the mains plugs and disconnect any  
aerial lead.  
If after-sales service is required, to help your dealer identify the X-PLORA V8 please quote the serial number located  
on the rear panel of the unit.  
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X-PLORA V8  
ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION  
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DISPOSAL  
AFVAL  
The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the  
Het label op de achterzijde van dit apparaat, een  
afvalbak op wielen met een kruis doorgehaald, geeft aan dat dit  
apparaat niet samen met gewoon huishoudafval mag worden  
weggegooid. Om mogelijke schade aan onze leefomgeving te  
voorkomen dient dit apparaat, gescheiden van gewoon  
huishoudelijk afval, te worden afgevoerd zodat het op een  
milieuvriendelijke manier kan worden gerecycled. Neem voor  
beschikbare inzamelplaatsen contact op met uw gemeentelijke  
reinigingsdienst of met uw elektronica leverancier.  
back panel of the product indicates that the product must not be  
disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible 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 collection facilities.  
DISPOSITION  
La poubelle sur roulettes barrées X, qui apparaît en logo  
sur le panneau arrière du produit, indique que celui-ci ne doit pas  
être traité comme un déchet domestique commun. Afin de protéger  
l'environnement, ce produit électronique devra être géré  
séparément et donc recyclé selon les nouvelles normes  
Européennes Rohs concernant les déchets d'appareils électroniques.  
Prière de contacter les services concernés gouvernementaux ou  
votre point de vente pour l'élimination et l'enlèvement de déchets  
électroniques équipés de composants électroniques.  
HÄVITTÄMINEN  
Yliruksattua jäteastiaa kuvaava tarra tuotteen  
takalevyssä kertoo, että tuotetta ei saa käsitellä normaalina  
talousjätteenä. Ympäristön suojelemiseksi on tuote pidettävä  
erillään muusta jätteestä ja se on kierrätettävä ekologisesti  
kestävällä tavalla. Ota yhteyttä laitteen myyjään tai Pirkanmaan  
Ympäristökeskukseen lähimmän kierrätyskeskuksen löytämiseksi.  
AFSKAFNING  
DISPOSAL  
Logoet med en skraldespand med kryds over på bagsiden  
af apparatet indikerer at dette produkt ikke må kasseres som normal  
husholdningsaffald. For at forebygge mulig skade på miljøet, bedes  
De separere dette produkt fra andet affald, og sikre at det bliver  
genbrugt på en miljørigtig måde. Kontakt venligst de lokale  
myndigheder eller din forhandler for oplysning om nærmeste  
tilgængelige opsamlingssted for elektronikaffald.  
La etiqueta cruzada hacia fuera del compartimiento que  
aparece en el panel trasero del producto indica que el producto no  
se debe reciclarse como basura normal de la casa. Para prevenir  
daños posible al ambiente separe por favor el producto de otras  
basura para asegurarse de que puede ser reciclada de una manera  
ambientalmente segura. Entre en contacto por favor a su oficina  
gubernamental local o a su minorista para las instalaciones  
disponibles de la colección.  
∆ΙΑ∆ΙΚΑΣΙΑ ΑΠΟΡΡΙΨΗΣ  
ΤΟ  
ΣΗΜΑ  
ΜΕ  
ΤΟΝ  
∆ΙΑΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΟ  
RIFIUTI  
ΤΡΟΧΗΛΑΤΟ ΚΑ∆Ο ΑΠΟΡΡΙΜΑΤΩΝ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΙΣΩ ΟΨΗ  
ΤΟΥ ΜΗΧΑΝΗΜΑΤΟΣ  
L'etichetta del cassonetto barrato riportato sul retro  
dell'apparecchio indica che il prodotto non deve essere smaltito  
tramite la procedura normale di smaltimento dei rifiuti domestici.  
Per evitare eventuali danni all'ambiente, separare questo prodotto  
da altri rifiuti domestici in modo che possa venire riciclato in base  
alle procedure di rispetto ambientale. Per maggiori dettagli  
sulle aree di raccolta disponibili, contattate l'ufficio govenativo  
locale od il rivenditore del prodotto.  
∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ ΤΟ ΠΡΟΙΟΝ ΑΥΤΟ ∆ΕΝ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΝΑ  
∆ΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΘΕΙ ΣΑΝ ΣΥΝΗΘΙΣΜΕΝΟ ΟΙΚΙΑΚΟ ΑΠΟΒΛΗΤΟ.  
ΠΡΟΣ ΑΠΟΦΥΓΗ ΕΝ∆ΕΧΟΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΠΙΒΑΡΥΝΣΗΣ ΤΟΥ  
ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ, ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΕ ΤΟ ΠΡΟΙΟΝ ΑΠΟ ΤΑ  
ΑΛΛΑ  
ΑΠΟΡΡΙΜΑΤΑ ΩΣΤΕ ΝΑ ΕΞΑΣΦΑΛΙΣΘΕΙ Η ΑΝΑΚΥΚΛΩΣΗ  
ΤΟΥ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΠΡΕΠΟΝΤΑ ΤΡΟΠΟ.  
ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΟΥΜΕ ΝΑ ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΗΣΕΤΕ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΤΟΠΙΚΗ  
FACHGERECHTE ENTSORGUNG:  
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ΑΓΟΡΑΣ ΓΙΑ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ  
Η
ΜΕ ΤΟ ΚΑΤΑΣΤΗΜΑ  
ΛΕΠΤΟΜΕΡΕΙΕΣ.  
Das auf der Geräterückseite angebrachte Label deutet  
darauf hin, dass das Produkt nicht mit konventionellem  
Hauskehricht entsorgt werden darf. Um Schäden und  
Verschmutzungen an Umwelt und Mensch zu vermeiden, muss das  
Produkt fachgerecht entsorgt und von anderem Abfall getrennt  
werden. Wenden Sie sich bei Fragen hierzu an Ihren Fachhändler  
oder an eine öffentliche Informationsstelle.  
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X-PLORA V8  
INSTALLATION  
INTRODUCTION  
Congratulations on the purchase of your new X-PLORA  
POWER CONNECTION  
V8  
The power lead should be connected to a Musical Fidelity  
power supply unit designed for this product, such as the  
TRIPLE-X (see your dealer for more information). The  
connector from this tuner mates with the 4-way socket  
labelled X-PLORAV8 on the rear of the power supply unit.  
The connector should fit comfortably with a small click when  
properly seated. Do not force the connector.  
DAB/FM tuner.  
The X-PLORA  
V8  
is an advanced DAB/FM receiver with  
radio text features for FM. Its case design complements the X-  
V8  
series components which include an Integrated amplifier  
and CD player all in the same convenient size.  
The tuner is designed to bring DAB into the realms of hi-  
fidelity sound reproduction to complement the very latest  
technology DAB/FM receiver circuit. Great attention has been  
paid to internal layout, isolating each circuit section to prevent  
possible interaction. The result is a DAB/FM tuner which has  
a smoother response than previously possible with none of the  
“hardness” of other units.  
The resultant performance achieved by this unit is among the  
best in the world. It has excellent signal to noise ratio, low  
distortion, extraordinary resolution and fine detail.  
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.  
We do not advise using solvents, white spirit or thinners as  
they could damage the surface finish.  
UPGRADE PATH  
Early in 2007 two interesting new X-V8 series products are  
coming.  
- The TRIPLE-X170 PSU is an upgrade Power Supply Unit.  
It increases the power of your X-T100 to 85+85 wpc and  
improves its peak current. The TRIPLE-X170 PSU will power  
the X-T100, X-RAYV8 and X-PLORAV8 simultaneously. Any  
product connected to it will sound better.  
- The X-DACV8 is a super-performance Digital to Analogue  
Converter with a tube output. Its performance is verging on  
state-of-the-art and sounds extraordinary. The X-DACV8 is  
self-powered and also has power supply outlets for the X-  
RAYV8 and X-PLORAV8. When the X-RAYV8 is paired with  
the X-DACV8, what you have is a mini KW25 system (the  
KW25 Transport/DAC received incredible reviews which  
recon it’s probably the best CD player ever).  
INSTALLATION  
Position the X-PLORA  
V8  
on a stable, horizontal surface  
where there is no risk of it being knocked, or subjected to  
vibration such as from loudspeakers.  
AERIAL (ANTENNA)  
For ease of installation, a tri-band aerial is supplied with the  
unit. This covers the FM, DAB II, III and L-bands and picks  
up sufficient signal for most domestic purposes. However, if  
FM stereo background noise is obtrusive, radio text is  
corrupted or DAB cut-out is experienced, or unit is to be used  
in a fringe area, a rooftop DAB and FM aerial may be  
required. Please contact an approved aerial contractor with  
good local knowledge.  
The tri-band aerial is plugged into the tri-band antenna F  
connector at the rear of the unit, and should be securely  
fastened by tightening the nut.  
AUDIO CONNECTIONS  
Outputs: Connect your amplifier’s left and right TUNER or  
AUX (line level) inputs to the RCA sockets on the back panel  
marked as LEFT and RIGHT outputs.  
If desired, the unit can also be attached to an external DAC  
of your choice. The unit outputs COAX and OPTICAL digital  
signal stream at 48kHz.  
NOTE: The digital output works for DAB and FM.  
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X-PLORA V8  
POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS & WIRING  
3-component setup, standard power supply  
4-component setup, upgraded power supply  
X-PLORA V8  
X-PLORAV8  
X-RAYV8  
X-DACV8  
TRIPLE-X  
X-RAY V8  
XT-100  
Figure 1  
The standard 3-component setup using the original  
TRIPLE-X PSU (bottom left) is shown in figure 1.  
XT-100  
The power connector from the X-PLORAV8 mates with  
the 4-way socket labelled X-PLORAV8 on the rear of the  
TRIPLE-X PSU. The connector should fit comfortably  
with a small click when properly seated.  
TRIPLE-X170  
Figure 3  
The recommended power supply wiring for the four-  
component setup, including upgrade power supply and  
X-DACV8, is shown in figure 3.  
The power connector from the X-RAYV8 mates with the  
5-way socket labelled X-RAYV8 on the rear of the  
TRIPLE-X PSU. The connector should fit comfortably  
with a small click when properly seated.  
The power connector from the X-PLORAV8 mates with  
the 4-way socket labelled X-PLORAV8 on the rear of  
the X-DACV8. The connector should fit comfortably  
with a small click when properly seated.  
The power connector from the XT-100 Integrated  
amplifier mates with the 6-way socket labelled XT-100  
on the rear of the TRIPLE-X PSU. The connector should  
fit comfortably with a small click when properly seated.  
The power connector from the X-RAYV8 mates with  
the 5-way socket labelled X-RAYV8 on the rear of the  
X-DACV8.The connector should fit comfortably with a  
small click when properly seated.  
3-component setup, upgraded power supply  
The XT-100 integrated amplifier should be powered  
from the upgrade TRIPLE-X170 power supply unit.  
Connect your XT-100 to this supply through the 6-way  
XLR socket at the back. The X-PLORAV8 and X-  
RAYV8 are now supplied from the X-DACV8. This frees  
up reserve supply for the power amplifiers in the  
XT100.  
X-PLORAV8  
TRIPLE-X170  
X-RAYV8  
XT-100  
This is by no means an exhaustive list, as it is possible  
to use the original TRIPLE-X power supply, say, to  
supply the CD player alone further isolating it from the  
DAC and other circuits. The beauty of this system is its  
incredibly flexible allowing considerable tweaking to  
obtain optimum audio performance.  
Figure 2  
The upgraded 3-component setup using the TRIPLE-  
X170 PSU (bottom left) is shown in figure 2.  
The wiring is identical to that given under the standard  
setup shown above. Simply remove the TRIPLE-X PSU  
and use the TRIPLE-X170 PSU in its place.  
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X-PLORA V8  
FACILITIES AND CONNECTION  
FRONT PANEL  
1
2
3
1. BAND, SEARCH buttons and IR lens  
3. TUNE UP/DOWN, SEARCH buttons  
2. DISPLAY window  
REAR PANEL  
4
5
6
7
4. DIGITAL OUTPUTS RCA coaxial and optical  
6. DAB/FM aerial F-TYPE  
5. LEFT AND RIGHT RCA Phono outputs  
7. POWER CABLE for connection to Triple-X psu only  
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X-PLORA V8  
REMOTE CONTROL  
The remote control shown below enables functions to be operated from a convenient distance. Equivalent buttons on the remote  
control have the same functions as those on the front panel of the unit. Other functions are only available by remote control.  
As the handset uses an invisible infra-red light beam, the front edge must be pointed directly towards the receiver window at the  
front of the player, without visual obstruction between them.  
If the range of the remote control greatly decreases, replace the batteries with new ones. Do not mix old and new batteries - two are  
required, size AAA, LR03 or SUM-4.  
Please dispose of used batteries in accordance to local regulations.  
Tuner Buttons:  
INFO – To access broadcast information  
MENU – to choose options  
BAND – Selects DAB or FM  
AUTO TUNE – finds previous/next  
broadcast  
STORE – Stores station as preset  
MONO/STEREO – Option for weaker  
FM stations  
SELECT – To choose preset/DAB  
station  
DAC Buttons:  
PRESET ↑ ↓ selects preset  
DIG 1 – Selects DAC digital input 1  
DIG 2 - Selects DAC digital input 2  
DIG 3 - Selects DAC digital input 3  
USB - Selects DAC USB input  
TUNE ↑ ↓ steps up/down band  
VOLUME UP/DOWN – sets  
volume level  
Amplifier Buttons:  
MUTE – Mutes unit until pressed  
again  
PHONO – Selects Phono input  
AUX 1 – Select Source AUX1 or PDI  
AUX 2 – Select source AUX 2  
AUX 3 – Select source AUX 3  
DISPLAY – Dims display  
CLEAR – Clears selected pre  
programmed track  
CD Buttons:  
TIME – Displays Track Time/Time  
remaining  
A/B Sets repeat start/end to repeat  
section of track  
0-9 Buttons – Used to select track  
numbers  
SHUFFLE – Plays back tracks in  
random order  
CHECK – Check pre programmed  
tracks  
TRACK – Next/previous track  
PAUSE/PLAY – Stop/start CD  
playback  
PROGRAM – Programs selection and  
order of tracks  
INTRO – Player plays first 10 seconds  
of each track  
REPEAT – Repeats whole disk or  
selected tracks  
SEARCH – Fast forward/backward  
through track  
STOP – Stop playing/Eject CD  
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X-PLORA V8  
DAB FUNCTION BUTTONS  
DAB TUNER BUTTONS  
PRESET UP and PRESET DOWN (remote control)  
When the power is turned ON, the station you were  
previously receiving will be selected automatically.  
The name of the station appears in the display.  
PRESET UP/DOWN buttons are used to select one of  
ten DAB preset memory locations. Press select when the  
desired preset is displayed.  
STORE (remote control)  
BBCWorld Service  
BBC National DAB  
It is possible to store favourite stations in preset memory  
locations using the STORE button as follows:  
Tune to the station required:  
All settings, and stored stations, will be retained in  
memory while the unit is turned off. On selection, the  
last band (DAB/FM) and station is remembered.  
BBCWorld Service  
BBC National DAB  
BAND  
This button alternates the tuner between receiving DAB  
and FM stations  
Press PRESET UP/DOWN buttons until the desired  
preset. is displayed.  
BBCWorld Service  
<Empty preset  
SEARCH  
1>  
To update your tuner with locally available DAB  
stations Press the SEARCH button (AUTO TUNE on  
remote).  
Press and hold the STORE to accept this preset. The  
display will indicate the preset is saved,  
BBCWorld Service  
AUTO TUNE  
Preset  
1
saved  
QUICK SCAN  
The tuner will search through all the ensembles and  
pick out all the locally available stations.  
then reverts to the selected station  
Note: this will overwrite any station stored previously  
on this preset.  
Briefly pressing the button will display current preset  
without storing.  
™™™™™™™™™™™™™™™™ 0  
Searching...  
There are 10 presets available for programmes on the  
DAB band (in addition to the 10 provided for FM).  
Presets are remembered even if the unit is switched off.  
When a station is found, the name is briefly displayed  
and the station tally at the top right increments. Note: if  
there are stations already stored, the tally does not start  
from 0, but from the number of stations previously  
MONO/STEREO(remote control)  
™™™™™™™™™™™™™™™™ 1  
BBC Radio 1  
This button has no function when in DAB mode  
INFO  
stored. In this manner, the station list is updated.  
Once all the locally available bands have been  
scanned, the unit reverts to the first station found by  
name (in alphabetical order), or the previous broadcast  
being listened to, if applicable.  
Displays the current broadcast information in the  
following order:  
- DAB programme text  
- Music Type  
- Network name  
TUNE UP/DOWN  
- Date and time (as transmitted by network)  
- Transmission mode and bit rate  
- Ensemble and frequency  
- Signal Strength  
To select a station, simply press the TUNE or ↓  
buttons to cycle through the list of receivable  
broadcasts in your area. When the required station is  
displayed, press the SELECT button to listen  
See the section on the PRESET buttons to store  
favourite stations for easy recall  
- Returns to top of this list  
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X-PLORA V8  
DAB FUNCTION BUTTONS  
MENU (DAB options, remote control)  
Press MENU to access menu options whilst in DAB  
mode.  
Use the TUNE up/down buttons to cycle through the  
options, and the SELECT button to choose displayed  
option.  
Menu options available for DAB are:  
Manual Tune: Allows manual search of ensembles and  
DAB frequencies  
Canadian L band: Enables Canadian L-Band  
European L Band: Enables European L band  
Service Base: Factory use only  
Customer Version: Software version reference  
System reset: RESETS all presets and performs a new  
scan of DAB band  
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X-PLORA V8  
FM FUNCTION BUTTONS  
AUTO-TUNE (remote)  
To auto search stations, press the AUTO TUNE  
button. The tuner will search upwards through the FM  
band and pick out the next station for you.  
PS:  
Preset  
FM  
saved  
1
and then revert to selected station.  
105.80MHz  
FM  
PS:  
FM  
Radio 1  
SEARCH  
This button functions in a similar manner to AUTO  
TUNE, however if pressed and held for more than a  
second, the tuner will scan back down the band to the  
previous station (the scan-down function is not  
available on the remote).  
Note: this will overwrite any station stored previously  
on this preset.  
Briefly pressing the button will display current preset  
without storing. There are 10 presets available for  
programmes on the FM band (in addition to the 10  
provided for DAB). Presets are remembered even if the  
unit is switched off.  
BAND  
This button alternates the tuner between receiving FM  
and DAB stations  
MONO/STEREO (remote control)  
This button enforces mono reception when inadequate  
aerial signal strength results in noisy stereo reception.  
MONO ‘forces’ mono at all times until the button is  
pressed again for AUTO. In AUTO mode, the tuner  
automatically switches according to signal strength.  
TUNE UP/DOWN  
To manually tune to a station, press the TUNE or ↓  
buttons to cycle through the FM band. Turning slowly  
gives fine-tuning steps (50kHz).  
When the required station frequency is displayed, the  
station should be heard, and after a few seconds radio  
text information is displayed, if available.  
INFO (remote control)  
Displays the current broadcast information in the  
following order:  
PS:  
FM  
PI: Programme identification*  
PTY: Programme type*  
Radio 1  
RT: Radio text*  
See the section on the PRESET buttons to store  
CT: Clock date and time (as transmitted by network)*  
MS: Music/Speech (info only)*  
DI: Decoder information*  
Signal Strength with bar graph  
Audio mode  
favourite stations for easy recall  
PRESET UP and DOWN (remote control)  
PRESET UP/DOWN buttons are used to select one of  
ten FM preset memory locations. Press select when the  
desired preset is displayed.  
AF: Alternate frequency*  
- Returns to top of this list  
* Relies on FM RDS. Not displayed if no or insufficient  
RDS signal.  
STORE (remote control)  
It is possible to store favourite stations in preset  
memory locations using the STORE button as follows:  
Tune to the station required:  
MENU (FM options, remote control)  
Press MENU to access menu options whilst in FM  
mode.  
Use the TUNE up/down knob to cycle through the  
options, and the SELECT button to choose displayed  
option.  
Menu options available for FM are:  
System reset: RESETS all presets and tuning to  
87.50MHz (beginning of FM Band)  
Customer Version: Current software version  
PS:  
FM  
Radio 1  
Press PRESET UP/DOWN buttons until the desired  
preset is displayed.  
PS:  
Preset  
FM  
empty  
1
Press and hold STORE to accept this preset. The  
display will indicate the preset has saved  
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X-PLORA V8  
TUNER PROBLEMS?  
Basic problem-solving with a tuner is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check  
the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:  
Problem  
No power / display  
Probable Cause  
Remedy  
Power plug is not inserted into psu  
correctly  
Plug in securely fully into power  
supply’s X-PLORAV8 rear socket  
No audio output  
Insufficient DAB signal.  
Check aerial. Advice: page 5 AERIAL  
(ANTENNA)  
Check output connecting leads  
Leads incorrectly connected  
Check amplifier connections and select  
correct input  
Wrong input selected on amplifier  
Excessive background noise (hiss or Position of aerial incorrect.  
Reposition aerial.  
crackle on FM)  
Local signal strength insufficient.  
Consider a rooftop DAB/FM aerial  
page 5 AERIAL (ANTENNA)  
Audio cuts out on DAB  
Tuner does not display FM RDS  
station name and/or text  
Tuned station does not transmit the  
RDS feature  
RDS information feature therefore  
unavailable.  
Local signal insufficient to receive  
RDS properly  
Try repositioning the whip aerial if  
used. Improve the aerial.  
Remote control does not work  
One or more batteries fitted the  
wrong way round  
Insert batteries correctly  
Change batteries – do not mix old and  
new ones  
Batteries are flat  
Remote control is not pointed directly Ensure there is no obstruction between  
towards the front panel of the tuner  
the remote control and player tuner  
Remote control range has greatly  
reduced  
Batteries are running out  
Change batteries for a new set  
If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent.  
Remember; never open the case of the X-PLORA V8 yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.  
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X-PLORA V8  
TUNER SPECIFICATIONS  
TUNER:  
DAB Specifications  
Supported DAB modes:  
I, II, III, and IV VHF 174 240 MHz RF frequency range  
L-Band (standard and Canada) 1452 1492 MHz  
VHF sensitivity  
L-Band sensitivity  
-96 -97 dBm  
-95 -96.5 dBm  
(Measured to EN50248)  
(Measured to EN50248)  
L-band after error correction  
Band III after error correction  
Adjacent Channel Selectivity  
Far-off selectivity  
-15 dBm Maximum Input Signal for Pseudo channel BER with real value 0.02  
0 dBm  
32 33 dBm  
48 dBm  
(Measured to EN50248)  
(Measured to EN5024845)  
Acquisition sensitivity  
Input Impedance  
101 dBm  
50F type connector (to VHF/L-Band diplexer)  
FM Specifications  
RF Frequency Range  
RF Sensitivity  
87.5-108 MHz  
(S+N)/N=26dB, [email protected] 5 µV Dev. F.mod=1 KHz  
RF Limiting Sensitivity  
(S+N)/N Ultimate s/n ratio  
THD  
Stereo Channel Separation  
RDS data  
0.5 µV  
63 dB (90MHz@200mV/22.5KHz Dev. Fmod=1 KHz)  
0.5% (90MHz@200mV/75KHz Dev. Fmod=1 KHz)  
30 dB  
CENELEC EN50067 compliant  
WHIP AERIAL:  
Operating Frequency  
FM Band 88-108MHz  
Band III 174-240MHz  
L-Band 1452-1492MHz  
2dBi  
Gain  
FM & Band III  
L-Band  
5dBi  
Impedance  
75  
S.W.R.  
Polarization  
Connector  
<2.0:1 at res. freq.  
Vertical  
F-type  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Length  
-20 to +65°C  
-30 to +75°C  
Sleeve 36mm  
Retracted 153±10mm  
Extended 646±10mm  
180° swivel joint on plug with locking nut  
Mechanical Fixing  
CONNECTIONS:  
Digital outputs  
1 optical (Toslink), 48kHz  
1 S/PDIF (RCA connector), 48Hz  
1 pair RCA  
Line level outputs:  
Power requirement:  
For use only with suitable Musical Fidelity power supply e.g. Triple-X.  
Weight:  
4.0 kg, 8.8 lbs  
5.25 kg, 11.5 lbs  
unit only, unboxed  
in shipping carton  
Dimensions:  
219 mm, 8.6 inches  
wide  
88 mm, 3.5 inches  
340 mm, 13.4 inches  
high including feet  
deep including terminals  
Standard accessories:  
Tri-Band Whip aerial  
Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make  
improvements which may result in specification  
or feature changes without notice.  
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X-PLORA V8  
MANUAL REVISION  
RELEASE  
DATE  
6th September 2006  
18th Ocober 2006  
19th October  
CHANGES  
Issue 1  
Issue 2  
Issue 3  
[1st release]  
Added power supply  
wiring options  
Improved P.7  
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