Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista CD operation manual

Instructions for use

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista CD player.

The Nu-Vista CD player uses our tried and tested ultra-low distortion upsampling Digital to Analogue Converter
circuitry, which has impressively flat response and virtually immeasurable noise and distortion.

To further enhance functionality, the DAC can be used with the inbuilt CD player, or with external digital sources
such as TV sound, set-top boxes and similar.

The Nu-Vista CD features a valve* buffer output circuit, similar to that used in our original Nu-Vista products. It
has since been refined, to fulfil our latest practices and expectations. This completes the CD player giving a
perfect sound from a great looking full size unit.

The Nu-Vista CD will aesthetically match with present and future Nu-Vista series products. Such a combination
will yield one of the best high-fidelity systems available at any price.

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

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 there are any questions about the audio system, please consult the dealer, who is there to help and advise.

* UK English “valve” mentioned hereafter, refers to the ‘electron valve’ kind, also known as electron “tube” in
other parts of the world.

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CONTENTS

Section Page

Safety Information

General advice

Installation

Facilities and connections

Remote control handset

Operation

– Laser information

– Mains plug (UK only), modification warning

– Installation precautions 6

– Introduction, cleaning, installation, power connections, audio

connections

– Illustrations, main unit front & rear panels 8

– Operation and illustration 9

– Starting

– CD

– Eject

– Loading CD

– Pause/Play

– CD Text

– Next

– Prev(ious)

– Stop

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Digital Inputs

Outputs and Illumination

Wiring Examples

Problems?

Specifications

Manual history
Item disposal information

– Use as a DAC

– Coaxial 1 Input

– Coaxial 2 Input

– Optical 1 Input

– Optical 2 Input

– Notes

– Nuvista Buffer outputs

– Balanced outputs

– Illumination options

– RCA Nuvista buffer outputs

– XLR balanced outputs

– Basic fault finding 15

– Product specifications 16

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SAFETY INFORMATION

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

The Nu-Vista CD is a CD player which has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR,
chapter 1, sub-chapter 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 YOUR-SELF AND DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE
THIS PRODUCT IN A FAULTY STATE.

INTERNAL LASER WARNING LABELS

CAUTION!
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT

CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICH! - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS,
WENN DECKEL GEÖFFNET UND WENN
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÖBERBRÖCT IST.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!
VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NÄR DENNA DEL
AR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD.
STRALEN AL FARLIG.
ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERSTRAKING VED ABNING, NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDEREER UDE AF FUNCTION UNDGA
UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRALING.
VAROITUSI - SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ
LASERDIODIN, JOKA LAHETTÄÄ (NAKYMATONTA)
SILMILLE VAARALLISTA LASERSATEILYA.

REAR PANEL

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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT! (U.K. only)

This unit is supplied in the U.K. with mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug. If, for any reason, it is necessary
to remove 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 the 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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GENERAL ADVICE

Installation, Precautions & User Information

This new Nu-Vista CD 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 Nu-Vista CD 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 Nu-Vista CD, 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 Nu-Vista
CD 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 are complex and may, therefore, be adversely affected or damaged by
lightning. For protection of the audio system during electrical storms, remove the mains plugs.

If after-sales service is required, to help the dealer identify the Nu-Vista CD please quote the serial number located
on the rear panel of the unit.

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