Musical Fidelity CD Pre24 User Manual

CD Pre

COMBINATION CD PLAYER AND

DIGITAL / ANALOGUE PRE-AMPLIFIER

LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3

DIGITAL 1 DIGITAL 2 CD

DIGITAL

TAPE

MONITOR

POWER

LANGUAGE

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity CD Pre24.

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

musical reproduction.

The CD Pre24uses the latest 24 Bit DAC technology and jitter reduction

techniques to achieve both an excellent technical specification and

unparalleled sound quality.

Æsthetically, the CD Pre24is a perfect match for the

A3.2 FM tuner and A3.2 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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3 Safety Information: - Mains plug (U.K. only)

- Modification warning

4 Safety Information: - Warnings

(continued)

5 User Information: - Radio-frequency interference

6 General Advice: - Installation precautions

- User information

7 Remote Control: - Use and illustration

8 Facilities and - Front and rear panel illustrations

Connections:

9 Interconnection and - Interconnection procedure

Pre-amp operation: - Switching on

- Input source selection

CONTENTS

10 Pre-amplifier, - Mute function

Operation: - Line input monitoring

- Tape recording

11 CD Player, - Loading and playing discs

Basic Operation: - Pause

- Index points

12 CD Player, - Track selection

Basic Operation: - Search

- Displaying playback time

13 CD Player, - Repeat playback

Special Features: - A-B repeat playback

- Shuffle playback

14 CD Player, - Introduction search

Special Features: - Programmed play

- Random Music Selection

15 CD Player, - Programmed play - continued

Special Features: - Autospace

- Display on / off

16 CD Text: - CD text discs

17 CD Text: - Other languages

18 Troubleshooting: - Basic problem solving

19 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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WARNINGS

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 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.

MUSICAL FIDELITY CD PRE

ANALOGUE

INPUTS

LINE1 LINE 2 LINE 3

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

DIGITAL INPUTS

TAPE

MONITOR

TAPE OUT

PRE OUT

COAXIAL

FITTED INTERNALLY TO BASE OF CHASSIS

WEMBLEY, MIDDLESEX, HA9 OTF, ENGLAND

DIGITAL INPUTS

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

MONITOR

DIGITAL

OUTPUTS

COAXIAL OPTICAL

2 4

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21CFR, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J, PART 1040 AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FFC 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ENGINEER. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

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

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.

POWER COMSUMPTION 22W

THIS APPLIANCE

BE EARTHED

MUST

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USER INFORMATION

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 and other electronic equipment.

However, it is designed to minimise RFI, and accordingly been tested 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 Pre or other equipment individually, and checking whether the problem then disappears.

• Re-orientate or relocate the receiving aerial.

• Move the CD Pre24away from the receiver.

• Connect the CD Pre24to 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 CD Pre24is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions:

* Note all warnings shown on the back of the unit.

* Only connect the CD Pre24to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked on the back of

the unit.

* Always switch off the mains supply before before connecting or disconnecting your audio

equipment.

* 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 pre-amplifier, for example

flower vases or potted plants. If water does spill into the equipment, 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 pre-amplifier is dangerous, and may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

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

equipment which becomes warm with use. Do not obstruct ventilation slots.

* Do not remove any covers or try to gain access - refer all service work to an authorised

Musical Fidelity agent. There are no internal user adjustments.

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

* There are fuses inside this product. 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. For more thorough cleaning of the cabinet and

remote control, use a moist cloth. We do not recommend the use of solvents such as white spirit or thinners, as they could damage 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 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 CD Pre24, please quote the

serial number located on the rear panel of the unit.

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