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A1008 SERIES TOP LOADING COMPACT DISC PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A1008 CD player This model uses a professional quality top-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.
A1008 CD CONTENTS PAGE Laser product labelling Safety information Laser type Radio-frequency interference Installation precautions General advice User information EU disposal information Item disposal information Introduction Installation Installation Audio connection Notes on using compact discs Cleaning Illustrations - front and rear panels...
A1008 CD SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The A1008 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.
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Connect the CD player to a mains outlet on a different circuit from the receiver. • Consult a dealer or experienced TV/radio technician for help. If a problem persists, please contact Musical Fidelity's service department. Issue 1: 17 April 2007...
Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. There are no internal adjustments or fuses you can replace yourself. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent. Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claim.
A1008 CD ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION DISPOSAL The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on AFVAL the back pan el of the product indicates that the product must not Het label op de achterzijde van dit apparaat, een be disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible...
CD players’ OPERATE Protect your A1008 CD from humidity - if the unit is button to get the CD player back on again. moved from a cold place to a warm room, or in generally...
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A1008 CD FACILITIES AND CONNECTION FRONT PANEL 1. LOADER ARM in closed position 5. FRONT STOP button 2. FRONT DISPLAY 6. FRONT PREVIOUS button 3. OPERATE/STANDBY switch and indicator LEDs 7. FRONT NEXT button 4. FRONT PLAY/PAUSE button 8. IR lens REAR PANEL 9.
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A1008 CD FACILITIES AND CONNECTION TOP VIEW 16. LOADER ARM 19. TOP STOP button 17. TOP DISPLAY 20. TOP PREVIOUS button 18. TOP PLAY/PAUSE button 21. TOP NEXT button Issue 1: 17 April 2007 Page 9 of 17...
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A1008 CD 1008 REMOTE CONTROL 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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A1008 CD CD BASIC OPERATION If mains power to the unit is switched on with a disc LOADING AND PLAYING COMPACT DISCS already loaded, it will automatically search for the disc. NO DISC TRACK SELECTION (Remote control) Simply press the PLAY button to start a CD playing To load a disc, lift the arm up fully to allow access to the from the first track.
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A1008 CD CD BASIC OPERATION PAUSE Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button on the front or top panel whilst a disc is playing pauses playback of the disc. PAUSE appears in the display windows instead of PLAY. The disc will continue spinning, but the track does not advance and the CD's output is muted.
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A1008 CD CD SPECIAL FEATURES This function is obtained by pressing SHUFFLE on the REPEAT PLAYBACK The REPEAT button on the remote control allows the remote control with the unit either stopped or playing. If repeated playback of either one track or all tracks on the the A1008 is already playing, play will continue in disc.
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A1008 CD CD SPECIAL FEATURES That track number will now appear in the display: When all programmed tracks have been played, the CD player stops. The same track selection can then be STOP played again by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button on...
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Never open the case of the unit yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. If none of the above actions affect a cure, please contact your dealer or Musical Fidelity service agent. Issue 1: 17...
22¼ lbs Unboxed 12.6 kg 27 ¾ lbs Boxed unit including all accessories Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. Issue 1: 17 April 2007 Page 16 of 17...
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A1008 CD MANUAL REVISION RELEASE DATE CHANGES Issue 1 April 2007 release Issue 1: 17 April 2007 Page 17 of 17...
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