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Dear customer,

thank you for deciding on purchasing this quality product from X4-TECH.

This instruction manual will give you a general idea of how this device operates, as well as pro-
vide  you  with  information  on  cleaning  and  safety  procedures.  Please  take  a  few  minutes  to 
read and follow all safety and operating instructions found in this manual carefully, in order to 
maintain this products condition and ensure safe operation.

Should you have any additional questions or should any suggestions arise, please contact a spe-
cialized dealer or our service team for further information. 

We look forward to your recommending us to others and hope you enjoy using this tube ampli-
fier from X4-TECH.

Your X4-TECH team

All company and product names mentioned in this document are registered trademarks of 
their respective owners. All rights reserved. 

We assume no liability for damage occurred as a result of improper use or damage resulting 
from the failure to comply with the safety instructions found in this manual, improper operation 
or handling! Under such circumstances, all claims under warranty will become void. We assume 
no liability for consequential damage! 

This product is EMV-certified and fulfils all European and National guideline requirements. A 
declaration of CE conformity has been established for this product. Certification has been docu-
mented and entrusted to the manufacturer.

The X4-TECH hi-fi amplifier TubeBooster 3000 with integrated stereo receiver is intended for the 
amplification of low-level audio signals in home audio systems, which are intensified and trans-
ferred between signal sources and loudspeakers.

› Tube technology ensures excellent sound quality.

› The amplifier should only be used with a low-level audio source.

› This product is only authorized for connection to a 230 V~/50 Hz alternating voltage supply and 
is intended for indoor use only. 

Please adhere to all of the safety information/instructions found in this instruction 
manual!

Explanation of symbols

An exclamation mark is intended to inform the user of important information, operati-
on or maintenance instructions or that special attention is required.

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of unprotected, live parts or com-
ponents found within the product’s enclosure or of dangerous connections that upon 
contact may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Cables 
intended for such connections should only be connected by qualified personnel or you 
should only use ready to connect cables. There are no user-serviceable parts found in-
side the device, therefore the device is never to be opened.

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Intended use

Chapter 1

   Intended use

Summary of Contents for TubeBooster 3000

Page 1: ...Instruction manual Hi Fi stereo receiver with tube preamplifier ...

Page 2: ...ections 18 Connecting analog end devices 19 Connecting devices to digital connections 19 Connecting speakers 21 Chapter 6 General operation 21 Turning on and playing an audio source 22 Playing MP3 files via USB connection 22 Speaker selection 23 Chapter 7 Radio function 24 Chapter 8 RDS function 25 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 27 Chapter 10 Maintenance and cleaning 29 Chapter 11 Specifications 29 Tec...

Page 3: ...uideline requirements A declaration of CE conformity has been established for this product Certification has been docu mented and entrusted to the manufacturer The X4 TECH hi fi amplifier TubeBooster 3000 with integrated stereo receiver is intended for the amplification of low level audio signals in home audio systems which are intensified and trans ferred between signal sources and loudspeakers T...

Page 4: ...ompletely cut off the power supply to the device unplug the power plug from the wall outlet Merely turning the device off with the ON OFF button is not sufficient enough Make sure that receptacles are easily accessible 2 Safety information Always pull on the plug s grips and never on the cable to remove from a wall outlet Unplug the device from the power outlet if it is not in use for a longer per...

Page 5: ...ation This instruction manual contains information on how to operate and maintain this device Should a component require maintenance servicing or repairs then please consult a qualified dealer or service technician 1 Standby ON OFF Press to turn the device on off in a standby mode The device can only be completely turned off with the main switch found on the back of the device Turn the device on b...

Page 6: ...MP3 format files found on the inserted USB removable medium 17 Tuning and Press to search for a station frequency manually 18 Stereo Line IN Front panel input jack 3 5 mm jack e g for connecting an MP3 player 19 Balance control Rotate this dial to adjust the balance 20 Bass control Rotate this dial to adjust bass settings 21 Treble control Rotate this dial to adjust treble settings 22 LED indicato...

Page 7: ...d carefully sliding back into place Keep batteries out of children s reach Chapter 3 The device Chapter 3 The device Batteries are hazardous waste and do not belong in household waste Always remove batteries when not in use for longer periods of time Never leave batteries lying around unsupervised These could pose a choking hazard to child ren and pets if swallowed Seek emergency medical care imme...

Page 8: ...tations 9 ST MONO Press this button to switch between stereo and mono operation Chapter 3 The device Chapter 3 The device 10 STATION Use these buttons to select a preset station 11 Pause II Press to pause playback 12 AUTO MANUAL Press this button to switch between a manual search radio mode and automatic search 13 tt Tuning button Use during radio operation for radio frequency adjustments 14 u Pre...

Page 9: ...f the amplifier make sure that you enlarge the distance behind the device to avoid excessive heat build up Never place other amplifiers on top of the tube amplifier Selecting a proper location should be taken into consideration before setting up your device for example the distance to the next power outlet avoiding areas where the device may be exposed to direct sunlight vibration dust heat cold a...

Page 10: ...nections You have the opportunity to connect your CD DVD MD player or game console via the digital inputs as long as your end device has the respective digital output Devices can be connected via audio cable COAX1 COAX2 or optical fiber cable OPT1 and OPT2 Connecting speakers A two core wire connection is required to connect the speakers Isolate all wiring points Ensure that cables can not be dama...

Page 11: ... ON first before pushing the STAND BY ON OFF button on the front panel Tube technology requires a few seconds to warm up The word Ready will blink on display during this warm up phase Your device is ready for operation once this message disappears from display Rotate the VOLUME control dial completely to the left Adjust the TREBLE BASS and BALANCE controls to mid position Turn the audio source on ...

Page 12: ...irs The current status will be shown on display Note A speaker impedance of 8 16 ohm is required for operation with 4 speakers Your tube amplifier X4 TECHTubeBooster is equipped with a radio receiver for FM and AM recep tion and RDS Radio Data System function that can be used to display the current station tuned in to e g NDR1 or WDR 1 Select the input source TUNER on the device or remote control ...

Page 13: ...mote control to the remote sensor and press to operate Remove any objects found between the remote control and the remote sensor Make sure the distance between the remote control and the device does not exceed 8 m Buttons do not function on the device and or remote control Turn the device off and then on again As an alternative turn the device off unplug it from the power outlet and plug in again ...

Page 14: ...t conditions Repairs are only to be carried out by qualified personnel who are familiar with the hazards invol ved and the relevant regulations Transporting or sending the device Please retain the original box and the packaging material in case you need to transport or send the device out for maintenance at a later date Please note that the device should be repacked in the original packaging The b...

Page 15: ...m A or B 8 16 ohm A and B Harmonic distortion at 1 watt 0 003 Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio 120 dB Digital In 110 dB Analog In Channel separation 80 dB Antenna inputs FM 75 ohm AM Loop antenna Dimensions W x H x D 430 x 130 x 340 mm Weight 9 6 kg Delivery contents Receiver TubeBooster 3000 Power cable FM AM antenna Infrared remote control 2 x AA batteries Instruction manual...

Page 16: ...es http www x4 tech de We reserve the right to alter specifications and information contained in this manual without notice All brands mentioned are property of X4 TECH or of their respective owners X4 TECH assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this instruction manual 2009 X4 TECH All Rights Reserved Manufacturer x peer de GmbH Brackestraße 3 3815...

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