Musical Fidelity A-308-CR CD-Player Owners manual

A308

UPSAMPLING 24 BIT COMPACT DISC PLAYER

POWER

LANGUAGE

MUSICAL FIDELITY

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

MUSICAL FIDELITY A308 24 BIT UPSAMPLING CD PLAYER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A308 CR24 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 A308 CRCD is a perfect match for the

A308 CRPre or A308 Integrated amplifier.

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.

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CONTENTS

PAGE

3 Safety Information: - Mains plug (U.K. only)

- Modification warning

4 Safety Information: - Laser product labelling

5 User Information: - Radio-frequency interference

- Laser type

6 General Advice: - Installation precautions

- User information

7 General Advice: - Introduction

- Notes on using compact discs

- Cleaning

- Installation

- Audio connection

8 Facilities and - Illustrations - front and rear panels

Connections:

9 Remote Control: - Operation and illustration

10 Basic Operation: - Loading and playing discs

- Pause function

- Index points

11 Basic Operation: - Stop

(continued) - Track selection

- Search

- Displaying playback time

12 Special Features: - Repeat playback

- A-B repeat playback

- Shuffle playback

13 Special Features: - Introduction search

(continued) - Programmed play

- Random music selection

14 Special Features: - Autospace

(continued) - Switching off the display

15 Special Features: - CD text discs

(continued)

16 Special Features - CD text - other languages

17 Problems ? - Basic problem solving

18 Specifications

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT! (U.K. only)

This unit is supplied in the U.K. with a mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug. If, for any reason, you need to cut off the plug, please remove the fuse holder and dispose of the plug safely, out of reach of children. It must not be plugged into a mains outlet.

The wires in the mains lead supplied with this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow..............Earth

Blue................................Neutral

Brown................................Live

WARNING - This appliance must be earthed

As the colours of the wires of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or coloured green or green-and-yellow, or by the earth symbol:

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This CD player has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a Class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous radiation during normal use because invisible radiation emitted inside this product is completely confined within the protective housing. However you must observe the following important warnings:

CAUTION !

• THIS CD PLAYER USES INVISIBLE LASER LIGHT. WHEN THE PLAYER

OPERATES, LASER LIGHT IS RADIATED INTERNALLY. DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSINGS.

• 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 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.

WARNING AND INFORMATION LABELS:

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J, PART 1040 AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE. THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO TWO CONDITIONS: 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING

INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

CAUTION

MOUNT UNIT ON SOLID SURFACE. DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS OR COVERS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE.

AUDIO OUTPUT

RIGHT

CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND

VORSICHT! - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS,

VARNING - SYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NÄR DENNA DEL

ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING, NAR

VAROITUS! - SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ

DIGITAL OUTPUT

LEFT OPTICAL COAXIAL

INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

WENN DECKEL GEÖFFNET UND WENN SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT IST NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!

ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRR AR URKOPPLAD. STRALEN AR FARLIG.

SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGA UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRALING.

LASERDIODIN, JOKA LÄHETTÄÄ (NÄKYMÄTONTÄ) SILMILLE VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ENGINEER. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FER FURTHER INFORMATION.

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR. CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J, PART 1040 AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO TWO CONDITIONS.

1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND

2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION

MUSICAL FIDELITY

C R

A308 24 BIT UPSAMPLING CD PLAYER

MANUFACTURED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY LTD, 15-17 OLYMPIC TRADING ESTATE

FULTON ROAD, WEMBLEY, MIDDLESEX, HA9 0TF, ENGLAND

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

POWER CONSUMPTION 15W

SERIAL NUMBER

THIS APPLIANCE

50/60Hz

FITTED INTERNALLY TO BASE OF CHASSIS

MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

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USER INFORMATION

LASER INFORMATION:

Optical pick-up type: Manufacturer: Sony Corporation

Block type : CDM14BL-5BD25 Pick-up type : KSS213BA/F-NP Wavelength : 760-800nm

RADIO - FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI)

This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and operated in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications.

However, it is designed to radiate minimal levels of RFI, and accordingly been testing to North American standards (FCC regulations - limits for a class B digital device persuant to part 15 of the rules). These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against excessive interference in a residential installation.

Conversely, the product has also been checked to ensure that its own operation is not adversely affected by normal background levels of RFI received externally.

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.

• Re-orientate or relocate the receiving aerial.

• Move the CD player away from the receiver.

• 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.

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GENERAL ADVICE

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORMATION

Your new A308 CRCD is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions:

Heed all warnings shown on the back of the product.

Only connect the A308 CRCD to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the unit.

Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your audio equipment the mains supply is switched off.

Position the mains lead and signal interconnects where they are not likely to be walked on or trapped by items placed on them.

Do not use near water, or place water-filled containers on the CD player, for example, flower vases or potted plants. If water does spill inside, immediately pull out the mains plug from

the wall socket and inform your dealer, who should then check the unit before further use. Entry of liquid into the CD player is dangerous, and may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators, direct sunlight or other equipment.

Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. There are no internal user adjustments. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.

NOTE: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claims.

There are fuses inside the A308 CRCD. In the unlikely event that one blows, refer the unit to your audio dealer. Do NOT try to replace the fuse yourself as this will invalidate the warranty.

Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may harm the surface finish.

The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment is complex and may, therefore, be adversely affected or damaged by lightning. For protection of your audio system during electrical storms, remove the mains plugs and disconnect any aerial lead.

The remote control enables most functions of the CD player to be operated from a convenient distance. Several of the features described in this manual are only available via the remote handset. Equivalent button inscriptions on the remote control have the same functions as the player’s front panel buttons. As the remote control system uses an invisible infra-red light beam, the transmitter must be pointed directly towards the receiver window on the player and visual contact must exist between them. If the range of the remote control greatly decreases, replace the batteries with new ones. Do not mix old and new batteries.

If after-sales service is required, to help your dealer identify the A308 CRCD player please quote the serial number located on the rear panel of the unit.

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