Musical Fidelity A3.2 CD Instructions For Use Manual

Musical Fidelity A3.2 CD Instructions For Use Manual

Upsampling 24 bit compact disc player with cd text display

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A3.2 CD
UPSAMPLING 24 BIT COMPACT DISC PLAYER
WITH CD TEXT DISPLAY
MUSICAL FIDELITY A3.2CD
UPSAMPLING 24 BIT CD PLAYER
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
PREVIOUS
NEXT
LANGUAGE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A3.2 CD 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.
Æsthetically, the A3.2 CD is a perfect match for the A3.2 FM tuner and
A3.2
Pre or A3.2 Integrated amplifier.
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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.
A3.2 CD
Instructions for Use Page 1 of 17
Issue 6: March 2003

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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. Æsthetically, the A3.2 CD is a perfect match for the A3.2 FM tuner and A3.2 Pre or A3.2 Integrated amplifier.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Repeat playback A-B repeat playback Shuffle playback Introduction search Programmed play Random music selection Autospace Switching off the display CD text discs CD text - other languages Basic problem solving A3.2 CD Instructions for Use Page 2 of 17 CONTENTS...
  • 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

    RADIATION EXPOSURE CAUSING EYE INJURY. • IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS A FAULT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHO- RISED MUSICAL FIDELITY SERVICE AGENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE IT YOURSELF AND DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN A FAULTY STATE.
  • Page 5: User Information

    However, if interference is experienced, for instance to radio or TV broadcasts, the user is rec- ommended 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 A3.2 CD to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the unit.
  • Page 7: General Advice

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new A3.2 CD upsampling 24 BIT CD player. The A3.2 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 Connections

    2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION MUSICAL FIDELITY A3.2 CD UPSAMPLING 24 BIT CD PLAYER MANUFACTURED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY LTD, 15-17 OLYMPIC TRADING ESTATE FULTON ROAD, WEMBLEY, MIDDLESEX, HA9 0TF, ENGLAND DATE OF...
  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    LOADING AND PLAYING COMPACT DISCS If mains power to the A3.2 CD player is switched on with a disc already loaded, it will automatically search for the disc and begin playing from the first track. However, if no disc is loaded, after approx-...
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Corresponding TRACK buttons on the remote control are also marked |<< and >>|. If either button is held down, the A3.2 CD will quickly step through the available tracks in the required direction. TRACK SELECTION (Remote control)
  • Page 11: Special Features

    From stop mode, pressing PLAY/PAUSE also begins shuffle play. If the A3.2 CD is already playing, play will continue until either the current track has finished, or either the track >>| button on the remote control or NEXT on the unit is pressed.
  • Page 12: Special Features

    If entry of more than 24 tracks is attempted accidently, the memory will not accept the extra ones. The following is then briefly displayed: A3.2 CD Instructions for Use Page 12 of 17 , number TRACK...
  • Page 13: Special Features

    The legend will appear in the display. AUTO SPACE In this mode, once the A3.2 CD has reached the end of a track the graphic will begin to flash and the elapsed time part of the display will change to count down from four seconds to zero before play of the next track begins.
  • Page 14: Special Features

    A small number of CDs released for sale more recently have additional text infor- mation contained in the recorded digital data. The A3.2 CD can individually display either the disc title, artist’s name or track title with appropriate control commands. Only CDs which are identified as having this text feature, either on the disc’s label or the library case,...
  • Page 15: Special Features

    LANGUAGE button is pressed “CAN’T SELECT” is displayed * If the LANGUAGE button is pressed while playing a multi-language text disc, the current language is displayed momentarily. A3.2 CD Instructions for Use Page 15 of 17 Issue 6: March 2003...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Never open the case of the A3.2 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 17: Specifications

    Digital outputs Power requirements Dimensions (approximate) Weight Standard accessories Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. Issue 6: March 2003 A3.2 CD 24 bit Delta-Sigma (Bitstream) Dual differential 8x oversampling...

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