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A3.2 

CR

Pre                                    Instructions for Use   Page 3 of 9

Issue 5:  March 2003

GENERAL ADVICE

INSTALLATION  PRECAUTIONS  and  USER  INFORMATION

Your new A3

.

CR

pre-amplifier 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 

A3

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CR

pre-amplifier 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 pre-amplifier, for example,
flower vases 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 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 other equipment.
The case of this amplifier can run at high temperatures - operate the unit in a well ventilated
area, and do not touch the side heatsink fins after periods of use at high output power.

Do not remove covers or try to gain access to the inside.  There are no internal user adjust-
ments.  Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.

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

There are fuses inside the A3

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CR

pre-amplifier.  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, 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 A3

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CR

Pre, 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 interfer-
ence.  However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity agent.

Summary of Contents for A3.2 CR

Page 1: ...nd carefully it should give you many years of outstanding musical reproduction Aesthetically the A3 2 CR Preamplifier is a perfect match for the A3 2 CR Power amplifier A3 2 CD player and the A3 2 Tuner Together they form one of the finest hi fi systems available today Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents they may harm the surface f...

Page 2: ...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 ...

Page 3: ...high temperatures operate the unit in a well ventilated area and do not touch the side heatsink fins after periods of use at high output power Do not remove covers or try to gain access to the inside There are no internal user adjust ments Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent NOTE Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claims There are fuses in...

Page 4: ... 19 20 21 22 23 24 Front panel layout 1 Power on indicator LED blue 2 Power on off switch button 3 Mute LED blue 4 Volume control 5 Infra Red Receiver 6 PHONO input select button and LED 7 CD input select button and LED 8 TUNER input select button and LED 9 AUX 1 input select button and LED 10 AUX 2 input select button and LED 11 TAPE input select button and LED 12 TAPE MONITOR button and LED Back...

Page 5: ...nt of the pre amplifier without visual obstruc tion between them Pressing the volume up or down buttons on the remote handset will advance the motorised volume control in the required direction Pressing the MUTE button mutes audio output from the LINE OUT sockets but has no effect on the TAPE OUT sockets for recording To show that the line output is muted the blue LED in the volume control knob go...

Page 6: ...rear panel are marked CD TUNER AUXILIARY 1 AUXILIARY 2 and TAPE to correspond with function buttons on the front panel Using good quality co axial audio cable connect the left and right outputs from your CD player tuner tape deck or phono record deck to the appropriate RCA input sockets on the back panel PRE AMPLIFIER OUTPUT Left and right audio outputs are provided from RCA sockets on the back pa...

Page 7: ...will now be routed to the A3 2 Pre s TAPE RECORD output sockets for recording by the external tape deck You will also be able to hear the selected source through the loudspeakers Note adjustment of the volume control has no effect on the recording level A3 2 CR Pre Instructions for Use Page 7 of 9 Issue 5 March 2003 OPERATION OFF TAPE MONITORING In conjunction with a 3 head cassette deck off tape ...

Page 8: ... No power when MAINS Mains plug not inserted Plug in securely POWER switch is operated fully into the rear socket No sound Tape monitor function has Cancel tape monitor been selected see page 7 function by pressing the MONITOR button again Mute function is selected Press mute button on the remote control Wrong connections between Check audio lead inter the A3 2 CR Pre and ampli connections between...

Page 9: ...cy response reference IEC RIAA see graph Signal noise ref 1Volt RMS output 94dB Moving Magnet A weighted at half volume 83dB Moving Coil A weighted at half volume Input sensitivity for 1 Volt RMS output 2 5mV Moving Magnet 350µV Moving Coil Input impedance 47k Ohms Overload margin 31dB Inputs 5 pairs line level via RCA connectors 1 pair phono MM MC switchable via RCA connectors Outputs 1 pair RCA ...

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