TplusA M 200 Series Reference DAC User Manual

TplusA M 200 Series Reference DAC

Product Information

The M 200 is a high-performance audio amplifier designed for use with loudspeakers. It features a power output of 420 Watts at 4 Ohms and 210 Watts at 8 Ohms. With a signal-to-noise ratio of 113 dB and low distortion levels of less than 0.002%, it delivers exceptional audio quality.

The M 200 has various input and output options, including high-level (RCA) and balanced (XLR) connections. It also supports system linking with the DAC 200 preamplifier using the E2 Link connection.

Key Features:

• Power Output: 420 Watts @ 4 Ohms, 210 Watts @ 8 Ohms
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 113 dB
• Distortion: < 0.002%
• Input Connections: High-level (RCA), Balanced (XLR)
• Output Connections: Loudspeaker terminals
• System Link: Compatible with DAC 200

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

Please read the safety instructions provided in the user manual before using the M 200 amplifier.

Installation and Wiring

Installation:

• Place the M 200 amplifier in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• Ensure that the speakers connected to the amplifier have an impedance of at least 4 Ohms.

Connecting the Mains Cable:

1. Insert the mains cable into the power socket located on the rear panel of the amplifier.
2. Refer to the safety instructions and installation section for correct power connection guidelines.

Wiring Diagram:

Refer to the provided wiring diagram for the correct connections of the M 200 amplifier, loudspeakers, and other audio devices.

Controls and Functions

Power On/Off:

• Press the power button to turn on/off the amplifier.
• The power button also activates/deactivates the automatic power-saving mode. Refer to the energy-saving section for more details.

Playback

Turning On the Amplifier:

• Press the power button to turn on the M 200 amplifier.

Energiesparmodus / Ein- und Ausschaltautomatik:

The automatic power-saving mode can be enabled/disabled using the power button. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on configuring this feature.

Protection Circuit

In case of any faults or issues, the protection circuit of the M 200 amplifier will activate. The LED indicators will blink rapidly in different colors to indicate specific conditions. Refer to the user manual for a detailed explanation of each LED indication.

Energy Saving Tips

To optimize energy usage, follow these tips:

• Enable the automatic power-saving mode when not in use.
• Ensure proper ventilation and avoid blocking air vents.
• Disconnect the mains cable when the amplifier will not be used for an extended period.

Connection and Wiring

Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on connecting and wiring the M 200 amplifier with other audio devices, loudspeakers, and system linking with the DAC 200 preamplifier.

Technical Specifications

Here are the technical specifications of the M 200 amplifier:

• Nominal Output Power: 420 Watts @ 4 Ohms, 210 Watts @ 8 Ohms
• Power Consumption: max. 500 Watts
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 113 dB
• Distortion: < 0.002%
• Dimensions: 5 kg, 11 lbs

Welcome

We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a T+A product. Your new T+A power amplifier is a Hi-Fi unit of the highest quality, designed and developed with a single aim as top priority: to satisfy the requirements of the audiophile music lover.
This unit is the embodiment of innovative thinking and solid quality, exploiting the finest materials and components available, and all these factors contribute to a machine which will satisfy you‘re most stringent demands and your most searching requirements for a period of many years.
Our production areas are supervised by highly qualified expert staff, and all final production units are checked comprehensively by a fully automated, computer-controlled system to ensure uniformly high quality. We guarantee that our products meet our own specifications to the full.
At all stages of production we avoid the use of substances which are environmentally unsound or potentially hazardous to health, such as chlorine- based cleaning agents and CFCs.
We also aim to avoid the use of plastics in general, and PVC in particular, in the design of our products. Instead we rely upon metals and other non- hazardous materials; metal components are ideal for recycling, and also provide effective electrical screening.
Our robust all-metal cases exclude any possibility of external sources of interference affecting the quality of reproduction. From the opposite point of view our products’ electro-magnetic radiation (electro-smog) is reduced to an absolute minimum by the outstandingly effective screening provided by the metal case.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the faith you have shown in our company by purchasing this product, and wish you many hours of enjoyment and sheer listening pleasure with your M 200.

Notes

User manual

Symbols and notes on the back of the M 200

Safety notes

For your own safety please consider it essential to read these operating instructions right through, and observe in particular the notes regarding setting up, operation and safety.

The operation instructions, the connection guidance and the safety notes are for your own good – please read them carefully and observe them at all times. The operating instructions are an integral part of this device. If you ever transfer the product to a new owner please be sure to pass them on to the purchaser to guard against incorrect operation and possible ha-zards.
The device is intended to be connected to a mains out-let with protective earth connector. Please connect it only with the mains cable supplied to properly instal-led mains outlets with protective earth connector. The power supply required for this unit is printed on the mains supply socket. The unit must never be con-nected to a power supply which does not meet these specifications.
This device is connected to the power supply as long as the power cord is connected.
Even if the device is switched off and the status indi-cators are dark, the device still carries mains voltage inside. To disconnect the device completely from mains power supply, the mains plugs must be with-drawn from the wall socket. Please make sure that the mains plugs are easily accessible. Even when the unit is in standby mode, it has a low power consumption. If the unit is not to be used for a long period disconnect it from the mains supply at the wall socket.

The device is designed to operate in a tem-perate climate and altitudes up to 2000 m above sea level. The range of permissible operating temperatures is +10 … +35°C. This device is designed exclusively for reproducing sound and/or pictures in the domestic environment. It is to be used in a dry indoor room which meets all the recommendations stated in these instructions. Where the equipment is to be used for other purposes, especially in the medical field or any field in which safety is an issue, it is essential to establish the unit’s suitability for this purpose with the manufacturer, and to obtain prior written approval for this usage.

If the unit gets very cold (e. g. when being transported), condensation may form inside it. Please do not switch it on until it has had plenty of time to warm up to room temperature, so that any condensation evaporates completely.
Before placing the unit on sensitive lacquer or wood surfaces please check the compatibility of the surface and the unit‘s feet on a non-visible point and if ne-cessary use an underlay. We recommend a surface of stone, glass, metal or the like. Please consider the weight of the device. Never place the device on an unstable surface; the machine could fall off, causing serious or even fatal injury. Many injuries, especially to children, can be avoided if the following simple safety precautions are observed:

• Use only such items of furniture which can safely bear the weight of the device.
• Ensure that the device does not project beyond the edges of the supporting furniture.
• Do not place the device on tall furniture (e.g. books-helves) without securely anchoring both items, i.e. furniture and device.
• Explain to children the hazards involved in climbing on furniture to reach the device or its controls.

The unit should be set up in a well ventilated dry site, out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. The unit must not be located close to heat producing objects or devices, or anything which is heat sensitive or highly flammable.
The ventilation openings must not be covered or clo-sed. If the system components are to be stacked then the device must be the top unit. Do not place any ob-ject on the top cover. The device is not designed to be operated on a soft surface (such as bedding, pillows, etc.).
When installing the unit on a shelf or in a cupboard it is essential to provide an adequate flow of cooling air, to ensure that the heat produced by the unit is dissipated effectively. Any heat build up will shorten the life of the unit and could be a source of danger. Be sure to leave free space of 10 cm around the unit for ventilation.
Liquid or particles must never be allowed to get inside the unit through the ventilation slots. Mains voltage is present inside the unit, and any electric shock could cause serious injury or death. Never exert undue force on mains connectors.
Protect the unit from drips and splashes of water; ne-ver place flower vases or fluid containers on the unit. Do not place naked flame sources, such as candle lights on the device.
Disconnect the mains plug at the wall socket before cleaning the case.
The surfaces of the case should be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth only.
Never use solvent-based or abrasive cleaners!Before switching the unit on again, check that there are no short-circuits at the connections, and that all cables are plugged in correctly.
If the device has been in storage, or has not been used for a protracted period (> two years), it is essential to have it checked by a specialist technician before re-use.

The terminals (marked with the -symbol) can carry high voltages.

Always avoid touching terminals and sockets and the conductors of cables connected to them. Unless ready-made cables are used, all cables connected to these terminals and sockets must always be deployed by a trained person.

In its original condition the unit meets all currently valid European regulati-ons. It is approved for use as stipulated within the EC.
By attaching the CE symbol to the unit T+A declares its conformity the EC directives and the national laws based on those directives. The declaration of confor-mity can be downloaded from www.ta-hifi.com/DoC. The original, unaltered factory serial number must be present on the outside of the unit and must be clearly legible! The serial number is a constituent part of our conformity declaration and therefore of the approval for operation of the device. The serial numbers on the unit and in the original T+A documentation supplied with it (in particular the inspection and guarantee cer-tificates), must not be removed or modified, and must correspond.
Infringing any of these conditions invalidates T+A conformity and approval, and the unit may not be ope-rated within the EC. Improper use of the equipment makes the user liable to penalty under current EC and national laws.
Any modifications or repairs to the unit, or any other intervention by a workshop or other third party not authorised by T+A, invalidates the approval and ope-rational permit for the equipment.
Only genuine T+A accessories may be connected to the unit, or such auxiliary devices which are themsel-ves approved and fulfil all currently valid legal require-ments.

The only permissible method of disposing of this product is to take it to your local collec-tion centre for electrical waste.
Registration according to the EU directive
“Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment” WEEE-Reg.-No.: DE 72473830W

The case should only be opened by a qualified spe-cialist technician. Repairs and fuse replacements should be entrusted to an authorised T+A specialist workshop. With the exception of the connections and measures described in these instructions, no work of any kind may be carried out on the device by unquali-fied persons.
If the unit is damaged, or if you suspect that it is not functioning correctly, immediately disconnect the mains plug at the wall socket, and ask an authorised T+A specialist workshop to check it.
The unit may be damaged by excess voltage in the power supply, the mains circuit or in aerial systems, as may occur during thunderstorms (lightning strikes) or due to static discharges.
Special power supply units and excess voltage pro-tectors such as the T+A ‚Power Bar‘ mains distribution panel offer some degree of protection from damage to equipment due to the hazards described above. However, if you require absolute security from damage due to excess voltage, the only solution is to discon-nect the unit from the mains power supply and any aerial systems.
To avoid the risk of damage by overvoltages we recom-mend to disconnect all cables from this device and your HiFi system during thunderstorms.
All mains power supply and aerial systems to which the unit is connected must meet all applicable safe-ty regulations and must be installed by an approved electrical installer.
The device is not designed for use by children. The device must not be operated unsupervised. Make sure that it is out of reach of children.
Batteries shout not be exposed to excessive heat like sunshine, fire or the like.
Very loud continuous listening to program material via earphones, headphones and loudspeakers can lead to permanent loss of hearing. Prevent health risks and avoid permanent hearing at high volume.
If the device has to be stored, place it in its original packaging and store it in a dry, frost-free location.
Storage temperature range 0…40 °C

Installation and wiring

Installation
Carefully unpack the unit and store the original packing material carefully. The carton and packing are specially designed for this unit and will be needed again if you wish to move the equipment at any time. Install the unit in a suitable location. Please observe all information on connection and installation in chapter Safety notes on pages 26 and 27.

Connecting a preamplifier
Connect the right preamp output to the M 200 which drives the right speaker and the left preamp output to the M 200 for the left speaker. Depending on the preamp used, the connection can be made either via IN 1 (balanced – XLR) or IN 2 (unbalanced – Cinch/RCA) of the M 200. Only one type of connection (balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA) can be used at a time. The unused input must be left free. If both types of connection are available at the preamplifier, for maximum sound quality, we recommend the balanced XLR connection.

• When connecting the DAC 200, please make sure that the volume control of the DAC 200 is enabled and the volume is set to a low value. Otherwise, connected speakers may be damaged.

Connecting loudspeakers
Two loudspeakers can be connected to the amplifier (SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B).
The load capacity of the loudspeakers connected to the device must be appropriate to the amplifier. When connecting only one loudspeaker, the speaker impedance must be at least 4 ohms (DIN rating). When connecting two loudspeakers, the impedance must be at least 8 ohms per loudspeaker. The speaker cables and connectors must be insulated in accordance with regulations, and the conductors must have a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.5 mm².
Connect the red terminal marked „+“ to the terminal marked „+“ on the speaker and the black terminal marked „-“ corresponding to the „-“ terminal on the loudspeaker. Screw the terminals tight and make sure that there are no short- circuits.
Also make sure that the left output of the M 200 is connected to the left speaker and the right output to the right speaker.

• When connecting loudspeakers with less than 4 ohms impedance or two loudspeakers with less than 8 ohms impedance per loudspeaker, the high currents in the power amplifiers may cause their overheating during prolonged operation at high volume, and the protection circuit will then automatically switch off the loudspeaker outputs or the entire device.
  • Screw the speaker terminals hand-tight, do not use pliers or similar.

Series 200 – system link
If the M 200 is used in combination with a DAC 200, the M 200 can be switched on and off comfortably and without time delay via the E2-Link system bus. For this purpose, connect the E2-Link sockets with the supplied bus cable.

Connecting the mains cable
Connect the power cord to the M 200‘s AC power input, then connect the device to the power supply. To achieve maximum possible interference rejection the mains plug should be connected to the mains socket in such a way that phase is connected to the mains socket contact marked with a dot. The phase of the mains socket can be determined using a special meter. If you are not sure about this, please ask your specialist dealer.

• Do not connect the M 200 and the other components to the mains until all necessary connections between the devices have been established.

Wiring diagram

• Use either the balanced XLR or the unbalanced RCA connection. If both types of connection are available (e.g. DAC 200), we always recommend the balanced connection.
  ** If the two M 200s are located further away from each other near the speakers, the E2-Link connection from the DAC 200 to the M 200s can also be made directly to each of the two M 200s. So that the connection does not have tobe daisy- chained.
  For this purpose, use the second E2 link socket at the DAC 200.

Connections

This chapter describes all matters of fundamental importance for installation and connection which are not relevant for the daily handling of the device, but which should nevertheless be read and observed before first use.

1. Balanced connections (XLR)
2. Unbalanced connections (RCA)
3. 
4. Loudspeaker terminals
5. System link
   • E2 Link This socket can be used to control the M 200 via the DAC 200. Connect this socket to the E2 Link socket of the DAC 200.
6. Mains input
   • The mains cable is plugged into this socket.
   • For correct connection refer to the sections Installation and Wiring and Safety Notes.

Controls and functions

1. On / Off switch
   A brief press on this button switches the device on and off. When the unit is switched on the indicator LED above the button lights up.

2. Damping factor

3. Loudspeaker outputs

Playback

Switching on and off
Automatic power on and off in combination with the DAC 200.
In combination with a DAC 200, the M 200 is automatically switched on or off via the E2 link connection. During the power-on process, it takes a period of time for all amplifier stages to reach their optimum operating points. During this time, the speaker LEDs flash (switch-on delay). As soon as the device is ready for operation, the speaker outputs are switched on and the speaker LEDs light up permanently.

Energy saving mode / automatic power on and off
The M 200 is equipped with an automatic switch-on function. If a music signal is detected at the M 200‘s inputs, it switches on automatically. During music pauses, the M 200 is automatically switched off after
approximately 30 minutes.
The automatic power-on function can be switched on and off as follows:

• Press the DF LO button until the LED above lights up red or green.
• Red indicates that the function is switched off and green that the automatic power-on function is active.
• The automatic power-on function can be switched on or off by a further brief press on the DF LO button.
• To store the setting, press and hold the DF LO button until the LED changes to the indication of the set damping factor.

If the M 200 is operated in combination with a DAC 200, the automatic power-on function should be deactivated because the M 200 is switched on and off together with the DAC 200 without delay via E2-Link.
5 minutes before the device switches off automatically, the DF LO LED flashes to inform the user that the device is approaching automatic shutdown. If a music signal is detected during this time, the automatic shutdown timer will be reseted and starts again as soon as the music signal stops the next time.

Protection circuit

How it works

The M 200 is equipped with a microprocessor controlled protection circuit.
In case of an overload, overtemperature or any other malfunction the speakers are switched OFF immediately and the SPEAKER LED starts blinking. In this case please reduce the volume. After about 20 seconds the M 200 should switch ON again.

LED Error code

• LED A and LED B are flashing quickly in red
• LED A and LED B are flashing quickly in blue
• LED above the on/off switch flashes blue-violet
• LED above the on/off switch flashes red

Fault

• Overload or short circuit of the power amplifier
• Overload (Clipping)
• Overtemperature. The speakers have been switched off automatically.
• Extreme overtemperature. The M 200 has switched off to protect itself.

Troubleshooting

Many problems have a simple cause and a correspondingly simple solution. The following section describes a few difficulties you may encounter, and the measures you need to take to cure them. If you find it impossible to solve a problem with the help of these notes please disconnect the unit from the mains and ask your authorised T+A specialist dealer for advice.

Device does not switch on

Cause 1:
Mains lead not plugged in correctly.
Remedy:
Check connection, push connector in firmly.
Cause 2:
Mains fuse burned out.
Remedy:
Have the mains fuse replaced by an authorised specialist workshop. The rating of the replacement fuse must agree with the specification printed on the unit.

Combined with DAC 200. Machine switches on with a certain time delay

Cause:
The E2-Link cable between M 200 and DAC 200 is not or not properly connected.
Remedy:
Please check and properly install the E2-Link control-cable.

Loud humming noise from the loudspeakers

Cause:
Poor contact between the RCA or XLR plugs and sockets, or a faulty cable.
Remedy:
Please check all connections and cables thoroughly.

No output signal at the loudspeakers; the speaker-LED flashes (the PROTECTION circuit has tripped)

Cause 1:
The PROTECTION circuit has tripped due to overheating or overloading.
Remedy:
Reduce volume and wait for about 20 seconds. If the unit does not switch on again automatically, it has become too hot and should be left switched off for a few minutes to cool down.
If the M 200 doesn‘t turn on after a cooling period of 30 minutes, then please contact an authorised T+A retailer.
Cause 2:
Short-circuit in the speaker leads, e. g. stray wire ends touching at the speaker terminals, or mechanical damage to the cables.
Remedy:
Check speaker leads and terminals, twist wire ends together neatly, replace damaged cables.

Notes on energy saving

General information

The M 200 satisfies the requirements of the latest directives concerning energy-saving measures (EuP directive). The modern design of the mains power supply makes an important contribution to this.
The internal micro-processor constantly ensures that sub-assemblies which are not currently required are automatically switched off. The micro-processor itself operates in stand-by mode at a relatively low clock speed.
In stand-by mode the current drain of the M 200 is less than 0.5 Watt.
If you intend not to use the amplifier for a long period, it should be disconnected from the mains socket, i.e. the mains plug should be withdrawn from the wall socket or switch off the main switch.

Automatic power down function

The device features an automatic power-down function. If the M 200 detects no operation or no music signal approximately 30 minutes, it automatically switches to stand-by mode

• In countries outside the EU, in which the EuP directive has no validity, the automatic power-down feature can be disabled if necessary See chapter „Playback“.

Connection and wiring

Basic configuration

Bi-Wiring

Bi-Amping with A 200 and M 200

Technical Specifications

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