Musical Fidelity A5 User Manual

A5 DAB/FM TUNER

DAB/FM Tuner with Remote Control

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A5 DAB/FM Tuner.

The A5 DAB/FM Tuner uses the latest technology in Digital Audio Broadcast

receiver circuitry coupled with a high quality FM tuner, and valve output stage to

give top quality reception of both analogue and digital stations. The FM section

also features RDS and radio text

Both DAB and FM programmes are extracted digitally and up sampled to 192kHz

sampling rate which allows the DAC to give better aliasing rejection, resulting in

clearer, more decisive sound from DAB as well as FM.

The audio output uses a 6922 dual triode valve per channel to give the soothing

valve sound to all your favourite stations.

Aesthetically, the A5 DAB/FM Tuner is a perfect match for

other products in the Musical Fidelity A5 Series .

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.

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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 the plug, please remove the fuse holder and dispose of the plug safely, out of
reach of children.

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

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.

It must not be plugged into a mains outlet.

(U.K. only)

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

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

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

WARNING - This appliance must be earthed

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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GENERAL ADVICE

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORMATION

Your new A5 DAB/FM tuner 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 A5 DAB/FM tuner 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 tuner unit, for example, a flower vase

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 tuner 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 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.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth 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.

If after-sales service is required, to help your dealer identify the A5 DAB/FM tuner please quote the
serial number located on the rear panel of the unit.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (R.F.I)

This product has been tested to ensure that its operation is not adversely affected by normal
background levels of R.F.I., and that it does not itself generate excessive amounts of interference.
However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity agent.

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CONNECTIONS and FACILITIES

8 9 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 POWER mains on/off switch
2 STORE button
3 SELECT button
4 DAB Menu button
5 INFO button

FRONT PA N E L

6 SEARCH button
7 BAND button
8 PRESET up/down buttons
9 TUNE –up/down buttons
10 DISPLAY and IR Remote control window

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 COAX digital output
2 OPTICAL digital output
3 F-TYPE connector for DAB and FM aerial

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REAR PANEL

4 PHONO line out RIGHT
5 PHONO line out LEFT
6 IEC Mains inlet socket

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