A1008 series top loading compact disc player (17 pages)
Summary of Contents for Musical Fidelity M3CD
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Instructions for use Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M3CD player. The M3CD consists of a top quality CD slot-loading mechanism with unsurpassed playability and a top quality over sampling 24 bit digital-to-analogue converter. This moves the digital artefacts to well outside the audio band, allowing easy removal without detriment to the top end of the audio band.
CONTENTS Section Page Safety Information – Laser information and warnings – Mains plug (UK only), modification warning General advice – Installation precautions Disposal information – EU disposal information – Introduction, cleaning, installation, power connections, audio Installation connections, digital connections Facilities and connections –...
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE CAUSING EYE INJURY. IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS A FAULT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED MUSICAL FIDELITY SERVICE AGENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE IT YOUR-SELF AND DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN A FAULTY STATE.
• If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used. WARNING: MODIFICATIONS THIS PRODUCT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. M3 CD manual issue 1...
Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. There are no user adjustments or fuses to change without qualification. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent. * Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claim.
ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION DISPOSAL The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back panel 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.
INSTALLATION Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of the new M3CD player. This unit will give top quality performance when used as a top quality CD player delivering the best performance possible from CD Cleaning Before cleaning the unit, switch off power at the mains switch and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Clean the cabinet and remote control unit using a moist cloth.
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FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS POWER Mains ON/OFF button - Track back button ▐◄◄ DISPLAY - Track forward button ►►▌ - PLAY/PAUSE button - EJECT button ►|▐▐ ▲ - STOP button CD SLOT █ IR RECEIVER lens 10 COAXIAL & OPTICAL digital outputs 12 IEC MAINS INPUT 11 RCA OUTPUTS right and left M3 CD manual issue 1...
REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET 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.
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OPERATION LOADING AND PLAYING COMPACT DISCS Switch on unit. To load a CD gently introduce the CD into the slot in the front panel. The mechanism will sense the presence of the CD and draw it in automatically. There is no need to use any force, if a CD does not go in, please check there is no CD already in the unit, then refer to the troubleshooting section P.15.
OPERATION TRACK SELECTION |◄◄ ►►| To change track, the track skip buttons on the front panel can be pressed to jump forwards or |◄◄ ►►| backwards one track in either direction. Corresponding TRACK buttons on the remote control are marked |◄◄...
OPERATION REPEAT PLAYBACK The REPEAT button on the remote control allows the repeated playback of either one track or all tracks on the disc. By pressing the REPEAT button once, only the current track is repeated, and the display shows PLAY 0:12 repeat track...
OPERATION If REPEAT is then pressed whilst in shuffle mode, machine reverts to repeat mode, cancelling shuffle function PLAY 0:39 repeat Pressing | selects the next track in random order. ►► SCAN INTRODUCTION The scan-introduction function allows play back of just the start of each track on the disc, for instance to locate a preferred track by ear.
OPERATION If at any time you wish to add a track to the list, press the CLEAR button to obtain the next step number. Alternatively, to delete a previous entry, press CLEAR a second time to remove the last entry. Repeated pressing of CLEAR will then erase each step in reverse order.
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Never open the case of the unit yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. If no e of the above actions affect a cure, please contact your dealer or Musical Fidelity service agent.
IEC type mains lead (10-Amp type) M3 remote control Batteries, LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type - 2 off Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. M3 CD manual issue 1...
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MANUAL HISTORY RELEASE DATE CHANGES M3 CD manual issue 1 21 January 2010 issue M3 CD manual issue 1 Page 17 of 17...