Musical Fidelity A3.5 Instructions For Use Manual

Musical Fidelity A3.5 Instructions For Use Manual

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UPSAMPLING 24 BIT COMPACT DISC PLAYER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A3.5 24 bit CD Player.
Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical
reproduction.
This model uses the latest 24 Bit DAC technology and jitter reduction techniques to
achieve both an excellent technical specification and unparalleled sound quality.
Aesthetically, the A3.5 CD is a perfect match for the A3.5 Integrated Amplifier.
Together these components form one of the finest hi-fi systems available.
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.
A3.5 CD
Instructions for use
Page 1 of 16
Issue 1: March 2005

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  • Page 1 This model uses the latest 24 Bit DAC technology and jitter reduction techniques to achieve both an excellent technical specification and unparalleled sound quality. Aesthetically, the A3.5 CD is a perfect match for the A3.5 Integrated Amplifier. Together these components form one of the finest hi-fi systems available.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Pause function Stop Track selection Search Displaying playback time Repeat playback A-B repeat playback Shuffle playback Scan introduction Programmed play Programmed play – continued Adjusting the display brightness Basic problem solving A3.5 CD Instructions for use CONTENTS Page 2 of 16...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used. WARNING: ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This CD player has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, sub-chapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a Class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous radiation during normal use because invisible radiation emitted inside this product is completely confined within the protective housing.
  • Page 5: User Information

    However, if interference is experienced, for instance to radio or TV broadcasts, the user is recommended to try one or more of the following measures: • Identify the source of interference by turning off power to the CD player or other equipment individually, and checking whether the problem disappears.
  • Page 6: General Advice

    • Heed all warnings shown on the back of the product. • Only connect the A3.5 CD to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the unit.
  • Page 7: Introduction / Installation

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new A3.5 CD upsampling 24 BIT CD player. The A3.5 CD uses the latest technology for the reproduction of your CD collection. The digital data stream is first up-sampled at 96kHz, which moves noise, jitter and distortion artefacts well above the audio band.
  • Page 8: Facilities And

    FRONT PANEL 5. STOP to end CD playback 6. CD player display (incorporates infra-red remote control receiver) 7. PREVIOUS track selector 8. NEXT track selector REAR PANEL A3.5 CD Instructions for use CONNECTIONS IEC type mains inlet Page 8 of 16...
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remaining buttons on this universal handset are for use with other, specific, Musical Fidelity products, and have no effect on the A3.5 CD player. Except for separate PAUSE and PLAY (see page 10), equivalent buttons on the remote control have the same functions as those on the front panel of the unit.
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    In the following example there are 7 tracks, lasting a total of 41 minutes 2 seconds : If mains power to the A3.5 CD player is switched on with a disc already loaded, it will automatically search for the disc.
  • Page 11: Basic Operation (Continued)

    Pushing the TIME button a second time cancels all time indication : A third press of the TIME button will now bring the display back to the original (elapsed track time) mode. (continued) . . . A3.5 CD Instructions for use Page 11 of 16...
  • Page 12: Special Features

    The word “shuffle disc” in the display indicates that the function has been activated. If the A3.5 CD is already playing, play will continue in random order until all tracks on the disc have been played.
  • Page 13: Special Features (Continued)

    PLAY on the remote control. Press INTRO again to cancel introduction search mode. If INTRO mode is cancelled while the A3.5 CD is still playing, the remainder of the entire disc will be played. PROGRAMMED PLAY The built-in program memory allows you to store up to 25 track numbers and then play them back in the held order.
  • Page 14: Special Features (Continued)

    Issue 1: March 2005 SPECIAL FEATURES DISPLAY A3.5 CD display brightness can be controlled in three levels by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control. The original setting is maximum brightness, but by pressing the DISPLAY button once, brightness is reduced, and a further press turns the display off.
  • Page 15: Problems

    Never open the case of the A3.5 CD yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. If none of the above actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer or Musical Fidelity service agent.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    IEC mains lead (10 Amp type), Remote control handset (A3.5 type, universal), 2 batteries size LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. A3.5 CD...

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