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POWER AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A5
Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical
reproduction.
Aesthetically, the A5
A5
CR
CR
Power amplifier is a perfect match for the
Pre-amplifier and A5 CD player.
Together they 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.
CR
Power amplifier.
If you have any questions about your audio system,
please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise.
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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:
The A5 is a powerful amplifier and must necessarily supply high voltages
through the loudspeaker terminals. Therefore, to avoid any possibility of an
electric shock DO NOT TOUCH THE SPEAKER TERMINALS when the unit
is being used. To comply with BSEN60065 safety regulations, the 4mm
“banana” plug holes have been fitted with plastic blanking pieces. Removal of
these will invalidate any electrical safety approval of this product.
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
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Your new A5
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
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 amplifier, 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 amplifier 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
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.
Power amplifier is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as
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Power to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the
CR
Power amplifier please quote
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