Musical Fidelity A3.2 CD - Manual (Page 7)

Issue 6: March 2003
GENERAL ADVICE / INSTALLATION
A3.2 CD Instructions for Use Page 7 of 17
CLEANING
Before cleaning the CD player, always turn
off the power at the mains switch and
remove the mains plug from the wall out-
let. Clean the housing and the remote con-
trol unit using a moist cloth. We do not
advise the use of solvents, white spirits or
thinners, as they could damage the surface
finish of the unit.
INSTALLATION
Position the CD player on a stable, hori-
zontal surface where there is no risk of it
being knocked, or subjected to vibration
such as from loudspeakers.
Protect your CD player from humidity - if
the unit is moved from a cold place to a
warm room, moisture can form on the
pickup lens inside the player, preventing
the laser beam from reading the disc. If
this happens, remove the CD, close the
disc drawer, and leave the unit switched on
for an hour or so to allow sufficient time
for the moisture to evaporate.
AUDIO CONNECTION
The CD player should be connected to an
amplifier input by audio cables with
RCA/phono type plugs. These link the left
and right AUDIO OUTPUT sockets on the
rear panel of the CD player to the CD or
auxilliary input sockets on the amplifier.
Do not use any sockets on the amplifier
intended for “vinyl” phono cartridge input,
as the sensitive circuit will overload, pro-
ducing a severely distorted sound.
Alternatively, you can use the DIGITAL
OUTPUTS (coaxial or optical) for connec-
tion to an external digital-to-analog con-
verter or digital amplifier.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your
new A3.2 CD upsampling 24 BIT CD
player.
The A3.2 uses the latest technology for the
reproduction of your CD collection.
The digital data stream is first up-sampled
at 96kHz, which moves noise, jitter and
distortion artefacts well above the audio
band. It is then passed through a new, low
noise, low distortion 24-bit digital-to-ana-
log convertor operating at 96kHz, which
allows simpler filtering of the analog out-
put. This in turn gives an improved audio
response without the need for sharp filters
that degrade sound quality. The result is a
CD player which gives a smoother
response than previously possible with
none of the “hardness” of other players.
This model fully complements our A3.2
range of products, which enable its full
potential to be realised.
NOTES ON USING COMPACT DISCS
Always hold discs by the edges and make
sure they remain clean. Do not touch the
surface, or stick paper or adhesive tape to
either side of the disc. Keep discs away
from direct sunlight and heat sources, such
as radiators. Do not leave CDs in a car
parked in direct sunlight, as the tempera-
ture inside the car can become extremely
high. Clean discs with a cloth before play-
ing them. Do not use solvents to clean
your compact discs, such as benzene, thin-
ners, commercially available cleaners or
antistatic spray intended for analog
records. After playing, always return the
disc to its case for storage.