Musical Fidelity A-3 CD-Player Owners manual
INTRODUCTION
A3 CD
24 BIT COMPACT DISC PLAYER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity
A3 CD 24 bit CD Player.
Used properly and carefully, it should give you many years of
outstanding musical reproduction.
The A3 CD uses the latest 24 Bit DAC technology and jitter
reduction techniques to achieve both an excellent techni -
cal specification and unparalled sound quality.
Aesthetically, the A3 CD is a perfect match for the
A3 FM tuner and A3 or A300 integrated amplifiers.
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 anything in your audio system,
please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise
you.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT!
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 this plug, please observe the following safety precautions.
Please dispose of the cut-off plug safely. It must not be plugged into a mains power supply.
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 - Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
This hi-fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation will not be adversely affected by
normal background levels of RFI. It is possible that if this product is subjected to abnormally
high levels of 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.
The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment is complex and hence may be damaged by lightning.
It is possible that during electrical storms the operation of some equipment may be adversely
affected. For complete protection of your hi-fi system during such storms, mains plugs and aerial leads should be disconnected.
Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your hi-fi equipment the mains
supply is switched off.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
To comply with North American regulations this equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
WARNING - ANY MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGES TO THIS
UNIT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY
WHO ARE THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE
COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com munications. As it cannot be guaranteed that interference will not occur in a particular installation the user is encouraged to try to correct any interference experienced, for instance to
radio or TV broadcasts, by one or more of the following measures.
• Identify the source of interference, turn off the CD player, check whether the
interference disappears.
• Re-orientate or relocate the receiving aerial.
• Increase the separation between the CD player and 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.
WARNING - THIS CD PLAYER CONTAINS A LASER
This equipment contains a laser which emits invisible radiation. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury.
Optical pick-up type: Manufacturer : Sony Corporation
Block type : BU-5BD10B. Pick-up type : KSS240A
Wavelength : 780-790 nm
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SAFETY INFORMATION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTS
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 comply with the following important cautions.
CAUTION !
• THIS CD PLAYER OPERATES WITH 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.
• IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS A FAULT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
AUTHORISED 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 - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
VORSICHT! - NSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS,
VARNING - SYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL
ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING, NAR
VAROITUS! - SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISALTAA
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
WENN DECKEL GEOFFNET UND WENN
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG UBERBRUCKT IST.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!
AR OPPNAD OCH SPARR AR URKOPPLAD.
STRALEN AR FARLIG.
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGA UDSAETTELSE FOR STRALING.
LASERDIODIN, JOKA LAHETTAA (NAKYMATONTA)
SILMILLE VAARALLISTA LASERSATEILYA.
FITTED INTERNALLY TO
TOP OF MECHANISM
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MUSICAL FIDELITY A3 CD 24 BIT CD PLAYER
POWER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FRONT PANEL
FACILITIES AND CONNECTIONS
OPEN/CLOSE PLAY/PAUSE STOP TRACK
1 POWER mains on/off switch
2 CD transport loading drawer
3 CD player display
4 OPEN/CLOSE to open and close
drawer
REMOTE CONTROL
13 OPEN/CLOSE
14 SEARCH buttons to scan for -
wards or backwards
15 TRACK back/forward buttons
to change to the last/next track
16 PLAY/PAUSE to start and
pause playback
17 Direct track access buttons
18 Special function buttons - see
manual for details
19 INDEX back/forward buttons
to select an index point
20 STOP to stop playback
REAR PANEL
5 PLAY /PAUSE to start CD playback
/ pause and resume CD playback
6 STOP to stop CD playback
7 SKIP BACK track selector
8 SKIP FORWARD track selector
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15
16
13
17
18
19
20
9 DIGITAL OUTPUT
coaxial
10 DIGITAL OUTPUT
11 Left and right
AUDIO OUTPUTS
12 IEC type mains inlet
optical
9 10 11 12
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