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A3.2 Integrated  Amplifier                  Instructions  for  use   Page 3 of 9

Issue 1:  March 2002

GENERAL ADVICE

INSTALLATION  PRECAUTIONS  and  USER  INFORMATION

Your new A3.2 Integrated 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 A3.2 Integrated 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 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 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 cabinet sides or top 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 A3.2 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 A3.2 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 interfer-
ence.  However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity agent.

Summary of Contents for A3.2

Page 1: ...fier Used properly and carefully it should give you many years of outstanding musical reproduction Æsthetically the A3 2 Integrated amplifier is a perfect match for the A3 2 CD player and the A3 2 Tuner 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 ...

Page 2: ...he 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 WARN...

Page 3: ...at high temperatures operate the unit in a well ventilated area and do not touch the cabinet sides or top 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 fus...

Page 4: ...2 POWER on off switch 3 Volume control with LED 4 Infra Red Receiver for remote control 5 PHONO input select button and LED 6 CD input select button and LED 7 TUNER input select button and LED 8 AUXILLIARY 1 input select button and LED 9 AUXILLIARY 2 input select button and LED 10 TAPE input select button and LED 11 Tape MONITOR button and LED Back panel layout 12 Right SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals 13...

Page 5: ...wards the receiver window on the front of the amplifier without visual obstruction between them Pressing the volume up or down buttons on the remote handset will advance the motorised volume control in the required direction The MUTE button mutes the SPEAKER output and PRE OUT sockets To show that the amplifier is muted the blue LED in the volume control knob goes out Press the MUTE button again t...

Page 6: ...e front panel to minimum anticlockwise CONNECTIONS All input output and power connections should be made with the mains power switched OFF INPUT CONNECTIONS The A3 2 Integrated amplifier has one pair of phono inputs which can be used either for moving magnet MM or moving coil MC pickups The phono input sensitivity requirement can be changed from MM to MC by press ing the push button switch located...

Page 7: ...l This source will now be routed to the A3 2 s TAPE RECORD output for recording by the external tape deck You will also be able to hear the selected source through the loud speakers Note adjustment of the volume control has no effect on the recording level OFF TAPE MONITORING The A3 2 amplifier has a single tape circuit with facilities for off tape monitoring with 3 head tape decks In conjunction ...

Page 8: ...r never open the case of the A3 2 Integrated amplifier your self as this will invalidate the guarantee Problem Possible Cause Remedy No power when POWER Mains plug not inserted Plug in securely button is pressed fully into rear socket No sound Tape monitor function has Switch off tape monitor been selected Wrong connections between Check audio input lead input sources and the A3 2 connections ampl...

Page 9: ...puts 300mV 200k ohms phono input MM 3 5mV 47k ohms phono input MC 350µV 47k ohms Signal noise ratio line inputs 103dB A weighted ref 120 Watts 8 ohms 95dB unweighted phono MM 96dB A weighted 89dB unweghted phono MC 88dB A weighted 82dB unweighted Power requirement 100 115 230Volts AC 50 60Hz factory pre set Power consumption 400 Watts maximum Dimensions 440 mm wide 95 mm high including feet 400 mm...

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