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INTRODUCTION PREAMPLIFIER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity remote control preamplifier. Used properly and carefully, it should give you many years of outstanding musical reproduction. The A3 preamplifier has been designed to operate comfortably with the sonic capabilities of the new SACD format.
RFI the unit may be susceptible and not perform as expected. In the unlikely event of this happening on a regular basis, please contact Musical Fidelity's service department. The unit has also been tested to ensure that it does not radiate excessive levels of RFI that could affect other pieces of electronic or electrical equipment.
Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. The warranty is invalid if the unit has been tampered with. There are no user adjustments within. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent. Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may harm the surface finish.
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CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES MUSICAL FIDELITY A3 DUAL MONO PREAMPLIFIER PHONO TUNER SACD TAPE MONITOR POWER 9 10 preamplifier front panel layout preamplifier back panel layout Power on indicator LED RIGHT output Power on/off switch Phono earth connection Mute LED MM/MC selection switch...
Before switching on the stereo system For connecting the inputs or the outputs please read carefully the instructions on the Musical Fidelity recommend either the following pages. The functional arrange- 600mm X-LINX signal interconnects or ment of the controls makes the stereo sys- the highly rated Nu-Vista interconnects tem easy to operate.
OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL PHONO INPUT The remote control enables you to activate The A3 preamplifier has a phono input the main functions of the amplifier from for turntables fitted with either a moving the comfort of your armchair. Pressing the magnet cartridge (MM) or a moving coil volume up or down buttons on the remote cartridge (MC).
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OPERATION OFF TAPE MONITORING In conjunction with a 3-head cassette deck, off-tape monitoring allows the user to compare the recorded to original sound whilst a recording is made. To do this, first select the required source in the nor- mal way and start recording. The Tape Monitor button on the front panel can now be used to switch between the source sig- nal and the recorded signal allowing direct...
TROUBLESHOOTING Basic troubleshooting of an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the following: Problem Probable Cause Remedy Mains plug not inserted...
Remote control handset IEC type mains lead 2 x batteries (AAA, MN2400, LR03) Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. issue 2/12.10.2000 preamplifier Instructions for Use. Page 9 of 9...
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