MOTHERSHIP - Audio Amplifier FATMAN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MOTHERSHIP FATMAN

Mothership Manual UK.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH

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Mothership Manual UK.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 2 Service Please contact your local authorised dealer or reseller. Congratulations on your choice of the Fatman iTube Mothership by TL Audio. We have used years of audio engineering experience to bring you a product that will truly enhance your listening experience. In order to obtain the best performance from this system please read this owners manual thoroughly and use your Mothership only in accordance with its instructions.

MotherShip Mothership Manual UK.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 3 USER MANUAL ENGLISH Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that the unit is connected to the correct power supply as indicated on the unit. Unplug the Mothership when not in use for a long period. Always make sure power cables are placed safely and are not obstructing a walkway.

This product can get hot. Do not touch the tubes and keep away from babies and children.

To avoid risk of electric shock, do not attempt to remover the cover or the back of unit - there are no user serviceable parts.

When this product is moved from a cool to a warm place, condensation may occur on the surface of the vacuum tube. In this instance, please allow 1 hour before attempting to operate the unit. This will avoid leakage or blowout of the vacuum tube due to sudden heat.

The Mothership should be serviced by an authorised service engineer in the event of any of the following circumstances. Read instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read thoroughly before attempting to operate the Fatman Mothership.

Retain Instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Follow all instructions detailed in this manual.

Observe all safety warnings given in this manual.

This unit should NOT be situated in close proximity to water. Avoid placement near bathtubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pool, sauna etc.

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or to extremes of temperature or humidity.

Do not place near direct heat sources such as radiators, stoves, gas fires, naked flames or candles.

Ensure that the unit is placed on a clean, dry and flat surface before operation.

Do not drop unit, apply excessive force to the controls or place heavy objects on top of the unit.

Do not allow excessive levels of dust to gather on the units.

To clean, use a soft dry cloth. If necessary, use a damp cloth without any solvents.

Ensure that the area in which the unit is situated has adequate ventilation. Do not place the Mothership in a position where its ventilation may become obstructed. Avoid placement on beds, sofas, rugs, enclosed bookcases / cabinets and any other area which may cause interference to the ventilation of the product thus causing it to overheat.

1. The power supply or cord sustains damage.

2. The unit is struck by a falling object.

3. The unit is exposed to rain or moisture.

4. Liquid is inadvertently spilt on the unit.

5. The unit does not seem to operate normally or

exhibits a sudden change in performance.

6. The unit has been dropped.

Any unauthorised changes or modifications to this equipment would render the manufacturer's warranty null and void.

Mothership Manual UK.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 4 Amplifier Connections SPEAKER SPEAKER EngineRoom EngineRoom ControlRoom AUDIO SOURCE

Before attempting to make any connections to or from the unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other components to which connections are being made. Make sure that all connections between this unit and other components are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (Right) to R, + to + and - to - Also , refer to the owner's manual of each component that is connected to this unit.

Always turn OFF the power switches when connecting or disconnecting from mains power.

It is recommended that you disconnect the power supply from the mains when the unit is in a protracted period of non-use (holidays, etc).

When connecting speakers, ensure they have an impedance of between 4 & 8 ohms. MotherShip Mothership Manual UK.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 5 USER MANUAL ENGLISH Amplifier Connections

Connect using high quality, bare(stripped) speaker wire. Please note that if your speaker wires are not connected properly you may hear no sound or if polarities are reversed, you will hear oddities in the signal path with an unnatural loss of bass frequencies. insulation inside the speaker terminals so that no bare wire is visible.

Make sure the wire holders are firmly screwed in to prevent wires from becoming loose. If wires touch, the speakers and or the unit could be damaged. When using bare speaker wires, fit at least 1.6mm of Connecting the iTube Dock

1. Video Output: Connect the video cable (yellow)

in between the video output connector (yellow) of the iTube and the video input of your TV.

2. Audio Output: Connect the audio cable from the

audio output of the ITube docking station to the audio input of the the iTube Valve amplifier.

1. Backrest.

2. iPod dock connector.

3. iPod dock input connected

4. Power indicator.

3. S-Video Output: Use an S-Video cable (not

included) to connect S-Video output of your iTube to the S-Video input of your TV.

4. Power adaptor in: Connect power cable between

iTube and mains supply. ERRATUM PLEASE USE THE ON SWITCH ON THE REMOTE CONTROL TO TURN ON THE DOCK.

Mothership Manual UK.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 6 Control Room: Front & Rear Panel Controls Power Switch Source Volume POWER SWITCH - Press this switch to ON for power. The indicator will illuminate while the power is ON. Press to OFF to switch off the power. Please Note The Following: Before switching ON the power, be sure to set the volume control to the lowest setting in order to avoid damage to the speakers - the speaker-protection circuit will mute the volume for a few seconds after power is switched ON. SOURCE - For selecting the different Signal Source. VOLUME CONTROL - To increase or decrease the volume. ATTENTION: Your Control Room should only be re-started 5 minutes after switching off, to avoid damaging the tubes.

AC Power Input Mothership Manual UK.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 7 USER MANUAL ENGLISH Engine Room: Front & Rear Panel Controls Power Switch POWER SWITCH - Press this switch to ON for power. The indicator will illuminate while the power is ON. Press to OFF to switch off the power. Please Note The Following: Before switching ON the power, be sure to set the volume control to the lowest setting in order to avoid damage to the speakers - the speaker-protection circuit will mute the volume for a few seconds after power is switched ON. ATTENTION: Your Engine Room should only be re-started 5 minutes after switching off, to avoid damaging the tubes.

Mothership Manual UK.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 8 Troubleshooting If your Mothership fails to operate normally, please check the following points to determine if the fault can be corrected with one of the simple suggestions below. If you feel your unit is still faulty after reading this, please contact your authorised dealer or service centre. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY - Unit fails to turn on with POWER switch - Power adaptor is not connected properly. - Mains supply is off. - Make sure power is firmly plugged in. - No Sound. - The volume control is set to the fully counter-clockwise position. - Connection cords are not connected securely to the INPUT terminals. - Speakers are not connected properly. - Turn clockwise. - No sound is heard from one / both speakers. - Speakers are not properly connected. - The signal input is not properly connected. - Connect correctly. - Connect correctly. - The acoustic image is unstable. - The positive and negative polarities of the unit and speakers are not matched. - Re-connect correctly. - Connect securely. - Connect securely. Specification Engine Room x 2

Frequency Response: Frequency Response: 20Hz~20KHz±0.5dB

Harmonic distortion: ≤2%

Signal to noise ratio: ≥93dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥90dB

Signal to noise ratio (MM): -75dB

Input impedance: 100Kohm

Input Sensitivity: 500mV

Output impedance: 0ohm, 4ohm, 8ohm

Power Supply: (L x W x H) 380X390X185mm ≤0.05% (L x W x H): 340x290x160mm 12 KGs 12AX7x4, 12AT7x1, 6P6P x 1,5Z3Px1 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 51kgs KT88x12, 6N8Px4,ECC88x2 Specifications are subject to change without notice.

10-30KHz ± 0.5dB FbyATMAN TLAudio

Mothership Manual DE.qxd 10/25/07 9:23 AM Page 1 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DEUTSCH

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Mothership Manual DE.qxd 10/25/07 9:24 AM Page 8 (B x H x T) 380X390X185mm

Röhren: 51kgs KT88x12, 6N8Px4,ECC88x2 (B x H x T): 340x290x160mm 12 KGs 12AX7x4, 12AT7x1, 6P6P x 1,5Z3Px1 Mothership Manual ES.qxd 10/25/07 9:23 AM Page 1

High End Vacuum Tube Amplifier with Pre-Amp FbyATMAN TLAudio

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Mothership Manual ES.qxd 10/25/07 9:23 AM Page 8 (L x W x H): 340x290x160mm

(L x W x H) 380X390X185mm

Tubos utilizados: 51kgs KT88x12, 6N8Px4,ECC88x2 Mothership Manual FR.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 1

High End Vacuum Tube Amplifier with Pre-Amp FbyATMAN TLAudio

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Mothership Manual FR.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 5

1. Video Output: Connect the video cable (yellow)

in between the video output connector (yellow) of the iTube and the video input of your TV.

2. Audio Output: Connect the audio cable from the

audio output of the ITube docking station to the audio input of the the iTube Valve amplifier.

3. S-Video Output: Use an S-Video cable (not

included) to connect S-Video output of your iTube to the S-Video input of your TV.

4. Power adaptor in: Connect power cable between

iTube and mains supply. ERRATUM PLEASE USE THE ON SWITCH ON THE REMOTE CONTROL TO TURN ON THE DOCK.

Mothership Manual FR.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 6 Mothership Manual FR.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 7 Audio Signal Input

Mothership Manual FR.qxd 10/25/07 9:25 AM Page 8 - No sound is heard from the left and /or the right speaker The Power Output:

Frequency Response: Frequency Response: 20Hz~20KHz±0.5dB

Harmonic distortion: ≤2%

Signal to noise ratio: ≥93dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥90dB

Signal to noise ratio (MM): -75dB

Input impedance: 100Kohm

Dimensions: 0ohm, 4ohm, 8ohm

Weight: (L x W x H) 380X390X185mm

Vacuum Tube: 51kgs KT88x12, 6N8Px4,ECC88x2 Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(L x W x H): 340x290x160mm 12 KGs 12AX7x4, 12AT7x1, 6P6P x 1,5Z3Px1 FbyATMAN TLAudio

Mothership Manual IT.qxd 10/25/07 9:24 AM Page 1

High End Vacuum Tube Amplifier with Pre-Amp FbyATMAN TLAudio

Mothership Manual IT.qxd 10/25/07 9:24 AM Page 2 Congratulations on your choice of the Fatman iTube Mothership by TL Audio. We have used years of audio engineering experience to bring you a product that will truly enhance your listening experience. In order to obtain the best performance from this system please read this owners manual thoroughly and use your Mothership only in accordance with its instructions.

MotherShip Mothership Manual IT.qxd 10/25/07 12:01 PM Page 3 Mothership Manual IT.qxd 10/25/07 9:24 AM Page 4 Connessioni SPEAKER SPEAKER EngineRoom EngineRoom ControlRoom AUDIO SOURCE

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Mothership Manual IT.qxd 10/25/07 9:24 AM Page 8 (L x P x H) 380X390X185mm

Valvole impiegate: 51kgs (L x P x H): 340x290x160mm 12 KGs 12AX7x4, 12AT7x1, 6P6P x 1,5Z3Px1 FbyATMAN TLAudio