Musical Fidelity A5.5 Instructions For Use Manual

Musical Fidelity A5.5 Instructions For Use Manual

A5.5 series compact disc player with valve output stage
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A5.5 SERIES COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH VALVE OUTPUT STAGE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A5.5 CD player
This model uses a professional quality drawer loading CD transport, ultra low jitter 24 Bit DAC technology
and further jitter reduction techniques to achieve both an excellent technical specification and unparalleled
CD sound quality. This is complemented by an ECC88 valve buffer stage to give a high quality valve audio
output.
The A5.5 is a perfect answer to CD requirements in a beautifully engineered package.
Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction.
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.

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  • Page 1 CD sound quality. This is complemented by an ECC88 valve buffer stage to give a high quality valve audio output. The A5.5 is a perfect answer to CD requirements in a beautifully engineered package. Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A5.5 CD PAGE 3, 4 Safety information General advice Item disposal information Installation Facilities and connections Remote control CD basic operation 11, 12 CD special features CD problems? CD specifications Manual history Issue 2: 27 September 2007 Laser product labelling...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    A5.5 CD The A5.5 is a CD player which 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.
  • Page 4 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 5: General Advice

    For protection of your audio system during electrical storms, remove the mains plugs and disconnect any aerial lead. If after-sales service is required, to help your dealer identify the A5.5 please quote the serial number located on the rear panel of the unit.
  • Page 6: Item Disposal Information

    A5.5 CD DISPOSAL The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back pan el of the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment please separate the product from other waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe manner.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Protect your A5.5 CD from humidity - if the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm room, or in generally...
  • Page 8 A5.5 CD 1. CD DRAWER 2. DISPLAY 3. ON/OFF switch 4. OPEN/CLOSE button 5. PLAY/PAUSE button 10. DIGITAL OPTICAL output 11. DIGITAL COAXIAL output Issue 2: 27 September 2007 FACILITIES AND CONNECTION FRONT PANEL 6. STOP button 7. PREVIOUS button 8.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    A5.5 CD The universal remote control shown below enables functions from this and related units to be operated from a convenient distance. Equivalent buttons on the remote control have the same functions as those on the front panel of the unit. Other functions are only available by remote control.
  • Page 10: Cd Basic Operation

    A5.5 CD LOADING AND PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NO DISC To load a disc, press OPEN/CLOSE button to gain access to the tray. Display will show “OPEN” OPEN When the tray is fully extended, gently place the disc, with the label facing upwards, centrally into the indentation and press the OPEN/CLOSE button again so the displays show “CLOSE”.
  • Page 11: Cd Special Features

    Press INTRO again to cancel introduction search mode. 1:55 If INTRO mode is cancelled while the A5.5 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 99 track numbers and then play them back in the held order.
  • Page 12 DISPLAY A5.5 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 13: Cd Problems

    Please note that due to “piracy” concerns, some record companies/pressing plants are creating disks that do not adhere to this standard. Such disks may –or- may not play in some –or- all CD player products of any manufacturer. We advise caution in using these disks, as the information contained therein has been deliberately manipulated and can cause audio degradation and/or playability problems.
  • Page 14: Cd Specifications

    Unboxed In shipping carton , including all accessories Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. CD SPECIFICATIONS Page 14 of 15...
  • Page 15 A5.5 CD RELEASE Issue 1 Issue 2 Issue 2: 27 September 2007 DATE September 2007 release Updated description front September 2007 page MANUAL REVISION CHANGES Page 15 of 15...

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