YBA Heritage A200S Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual
- June 3, 2024
- YBA
Table of Contents
YBA Heritage A200S Integrated Amplifier
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. 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 accompanying the product. This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using the product. Retain the manual for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the manual or on the amplifier.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous. Do not use this product outdoors or near any source of water for example next to a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc. Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings. Do not place this product on a bed, sofa, rug or similar soft surface, or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet, where ventilation may be impeded. We recommend a minimum distance of 100 mm (4 inches) around all sides and top of the product to provide adequate ventilation. Be sure that the ventilation holes below and on the top cover of your product are neither covered nor obscured by any object or dust. Locate the product away from naked flames or heat-producing equipment such as radiators, stoves or other appliances (including other electronic devices) that produce heat. The amplifier has been designed for use in moderate climates.
You should never attempt to service the product beyond that described in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. The only fuse used in this device is on the AC socket. Always use exactly the same fuse as the one provided with your unit. If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the product, turn the power off at once and unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer immediately. The product should be referred to qualified service personnel when: The power supply cord or plug is damaged The product has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the product The product has been exposed to moisture The product does not appear to function normally or exhibit a marked change in performance
Heritage A200S Integrated Amplifier
We thank you for your purchase of our YBA Heritage product. We are confident
that it will provide you with many years of listening pleasure. YBA Heritage
products have been manufactured with the same pride and attention to detail as
every other product made since our creation in 1981. Your new product will
give you the very best audio quality.
This user manual has been designed to give you all the information you need to
install, connect, set up, and use your product. For your own safety and to
ensure that no damage occurs, we strongly recommend that you read the safety
guidelines carefully before installation.
It is our recommendation that you use a rack or stand that is recommended for
use with audio equipment. If your equipment is on a portable rack it should be
moved with great care, to avoid any accidents. It is always advisable to
unplug the unit from the main supply before cleaning. The casework should
normally only require a wipe with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use
paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning or furniture cleaning
sprays or polishes as they can cause indelible white marks.
Only connect the product to a power supply of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the rear panel. Be sure to check the
noted voltage. Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Only use the
power supply cord supplied with your amplifier. Unplug the power cord or
switch it off if left unused for a long period of time.
This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard as well as CE and RoH regulations. The pictorial “crossed-bin” means the equipment must not be thrown with ordinary waste but must be collected for reuse, recycling, and other forms of recovery. If no longer required it must therefore be deposited in an appropriate collection point. YBA is a registered trademark of YBA SAS and is restricted for use by YBA, its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. All other brands and product names quoted in this manual are registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners. Disclaimer: All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication. However, as our engineers are always updating and striving to improve our products, your product may have a slightly different appearance, performance, or modified functionality than presented in this manual.
YBA Warranty Policy Information
YBA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following: The warranty period may vary from country to country and according to local regulations. Consult your dealer or distributor to confirm the warranty duration in your country. YBA will repair or replace this product (at YBA’s sole option) or any defective parts in this product within the terms of the warranty. YBA warranty applies to the original purchaser only. Always ensure that you retain the valid proof of purchase. YBA shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty in this product. Except to the extent prohibited by law, this warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other express and implied warranties. YBA warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
Warranty Procedure
To obtain warranty service, please contact the YBA authorized dealer from whom
you purchased this product. Your dealer will deliver the product to the
registered YBA service center. Shipping to the service center is at your cost
and your amplifier must be packed in either its original carton or packaging
affording an equal degree of protection. Proof of purchase in the form of a
bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that this product is
within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.
This warranty is invalid if
- the factory-applied serial number has been modified, altered, or removed from this product
- this product was not purchased from a YBA-authorized dealer
- the product shows any evidence of repair or attempts to repair not performed by a YBA-authorized service center.
Warranty Exclusions
Maintenance and service or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear
Problems arising from the misuse of the product or use of this product for
non-domestic use
Damage to the outer chassis due to normal or abnormal wear and tear Faults
caused by extreme situations (such as damage due to lightning, floods,
moisture, or fire…)Faults caused as a result of a short-circuit on the
loudspeaker outputs Faults caused by shock or the result of the product being
dropped Damage or defects caused by the use of inadequate packing during
return to an authorized service center Faults caused by other devices or
accessories such as power cords, power filters, loudspeakers Damages due to
repairs, modifications, or cleaning by non-approved technicians or due to the
use of non-YBA parts Faults due to unauthorized opening or tampering with the
unit Any complete or partial loss of data/files
Discovering your A200S: Front view
- ON/OFF switch: Use this button to switch ON or switch OFF your A200S.
- Input selector: Select between the nine different inputs.
- DISPLAY and IR sensor: All information relating to the operation of your A200S appears here. Point the remote control to this zone to control your A200S from a distance.
- Volume control: To adjust volume, set to zero upon installation.
Using your YBA remote control
Point your remote control to the IR receiver located in the display window of
your A200S. Select the device you want to control between AMP, CD, and AUX. To
control the A200S, you need to select the AMP button.
Note: AMP will remain the active function until you select another
device.
- SOURCE+/SOURCE-: Press SOURCE+/SOURCE- to skip to the desired source.
- VOLUME+/VOLUME-: Press + to increase volume, or – to decrease the output volume of the amplifier.
- This is a universal control and does not require specific source selection.
- VIEW: Press to dim/brighten the display.
- FCT: Hold to store current volume level.
- AUDIO: Press to resume to the stored volume level. 6 MUTE: Press to mute. Press again to exit mute.
Note
PRESS means a short press on a key while HOLD means to keep the key pressed
for more than 3 seconds.
Discovering your A200S: Rear view
CAUTION
Before connecting or disconnecting any input or output:
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Always make sure you is in the OFF position. If you have any doubts, unplug the AC cable from the power inlet.
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Make sure all components connected to your amplifier are all set to off.
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Neatly arrange and organize wiring to and from your A200S and to and from all your components. Separate AC wires from audio cables to prevent hum or other unwanted noise from being introduced into the system.
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Balanced Audio input: This is a higher quality input that can reject noise and interference in the cable when used with equipment with balanced outputs.
XLR connectors should be wired: Pin 1 – Ground; Pin 2 – Hot (in-phase); Pin 3 – Cold (phase-inverted). -
RCA Audio inputs: Connect the RCA outputs of your source to the RCA inputs of your A200S. Be sure to connect the RIGHT output of your source to the R input of your amplifier and the LEFT output to the L input of your amplifier. Your A200S allows the connection of 5 external, line-level sources.
Note that the VIDEO input has a bypass feature. When you select VIDEO and then press < > OK in sequence, the pre-amplifier is bypassed. By pressing < > OK in sequence once more the A200S returns to its normal operating mode. -
PRE 0UT: Pre-amplified output. If you want to use a subwoofer, or active speakers, use this connection.
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Should you wish, you can disconnect power to the digital section of your A200S when using an analog source. Remember to re-engage this switch when using any digital input.
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Upgrade port: For service and future improvements. Not for use by end-users.
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Right and Left speaker output: When connecting speakers take care to connect in phase. The + of your speaker must be connected to the + of the A200S. Connect your RIGHT speaker to the R output of your A200S and the LEFT speaker to the L output. We recommend the use of banana plugs to prevent any short-circuit. The A200S can be used with 8Ω or 4Ω speakers.
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Power inlet: Use the main cable provided with your A200S. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging or unplugging the mains cable.
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Optical digital input: Connect to optical output from a digital audio source by an optical cable.
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USB input: The USB input allows a direct connection to a PC/Mac; The A200S operation is fully independent of your computer’s built-in soundcard and will operate whether your computer has a soundcard or not. This input can also be used for connection to a digital streamer or network player. This input does not support an external hard drive. The A200S has an integrated Bluetooth aerial which provides greater transmission distance. Bluetooth instructions Your A200S has a built-in CSR8675 Bluetooth V5.0 module. Supports high-quality music output.
- Switch the A200S source to “BT” status.
- After selecting “BLUETOOTH” ensure your device (i.e. phone or tablet) has Bluetooth switched on. It will show YBA A200S. Select this on your device and it will pair with the YBA A200S.
- When the device is connected, use the playback software to play music.
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