Musical Fidelity A-5 Integrated Owners manual

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DUAL MONO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated amplifier.

Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical

reproduction.

Aesthetically, the A5 Integrated amplifier is a perfect match for the 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.

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!

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.

(U.K. only)

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

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

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

WARNING - This appliance must be earthed

It must not be plugged into a mains outlet.

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

Your new A5 Integrated 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 Integrated 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 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 Integrated amplifier
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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