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Nu-Vista M

3

Instructions for Use.  Page 2 of 10  

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT!

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 this plug, please observe the following safety precautions.
Please dispose of the cut-off plug safely.  It must not be plugged into a mains power supply. 

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 - Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

This hi-fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation will not be adversely affected by
normal background levels of RFI. It is possible that if this product is subjected to abnormally
high levels of RFI the unit may be susceptible and not perform as expected.  In the unlikely
event of this happening on a regular basis, please contact Musical Fidelity's service department.
The unit has also been tested to ensure that it does not radiate excessive levels of RFI that could
affect other pieces of electronic or electrical equipment.
The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment is complex and hence may be damaged by lightning.
It is possible that during electrical storms the operation of some equipment may be adversely
affected.  For complete protection of your hi-fi system during such storms, mains plugs and aer-
ial leads should be disconnected.  

Always ensure that when disconnecting and re-connecting your hi-fi equipment the mains 
supply is switched off.

issue 1/26.10.2000

Summary of Contents for Nu-Vista M3

Page 1: ...ld give you many years of outstanding musical reproduction The Nu Vista M3 operates in Class A B which in our experience offers the ultimate in musical accuracy and pleasure For the best results Nu Vista interconnects and loudspeaker cables should be used Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush but be careful using cleaning or polishing agents they may harm the surface finish If you have a...

Page 2: ...ured 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 Radio Frequency Interference RFI This hi fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation will not be adversely affected by normal background levels of RFI It is possible that if this product is subje...

Page 3: ...it Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators or other equipment that produces heat Do not place the unit where it can be subjected to direct sun light Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside The warranty is invalid if the unit has been tampered with There are no user adjustments within Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent Dust r...

Page 4: ...5 Infra red receiver lens 6 Right PSU LED 7 Right Preamp power LED 8 Input select control Nu Vista M3 back panel layout 9 RIGHT speaker outputs 10 PREAMP output 11 TAPE RECORD output 12 TAPE input 13 AUX input 14 Tuner input 15 SACD input 16 CD input 17 Phono input 18 LEFT speaker outputs 19 Right power amp PSU input 20 Preamp PSU input 21 Phono earth terminal 22 Left power amp PSU input 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 5: ...PSU front panel layout 1 Mains on off switch 2 Power LED Nu Vista M3 PSU back panel layout 3 Right power amp PSU output 4 Preamp PSU output 5 Left power amp PSU output 6 Right power amp PSU fuse 7 Preamp PSU fuse 8 Left power amp PSU fuse 9 16A mains inlet issue 1 26 10 2000 P O W E R S U P P L Y U N I T ...

Page 6: ...ista M3 for Normal Stereo use LINE LEVEL I P CONNECTION The Nu Vista M3 has 5 line level inputs CD Tuner Aux SACD and Tape and 1 phono input which can be used for moving magnet MM cartridges All line level inputs are electrically identi cal and are suitable for use with any source component with an output voltage in the hundreds of millivolts mV This includes CD players Super Audio CD players SACD...

Page 7: ...between the PSU and the amplifier 3 After approx 20 seconds the Nuvistas will have heated up and the mute will switch off automatically 4 You can now and carefully advance the volume to the level you want and enjoy the music issue 1 26 10 2000 REMOTE CONTROL The Nu Vista M3 features Infra Red remote control of volume input selection and mute functions via the supplied remote control handset The In...

Page 8: ...o work If you are in any doubt consult your tape machine s manual issue 1 26 10 2000 PREAMP OUTPUT The Nu Vista M3 has a permanently active preamp output situated on the back panel This provides extra flexibility for use in multi room or surround sound sys tems etc This signal comes from the Nu Vista M3 s internal preamp and its output level is thus controlled by the front panel volume control Thi...

Page 9: ...securely One or more LEDs does not light when power is pressed PSU to Amplifer leads not connected correctly Check Connections No sound Volume control is set to minimum Turn up the volume Wrong input selected Select correct input Mute is selected Press mute button on remote control Unit has not yet come out of power up mute Wait 15 20 seconds on power up for unit to un mute Tape Monitor button is ...

Page 10: ...s Typically 102dB A weighted S N Ratio MM Typically 83dB A weighted Power consumption 1200W Power requirements 100 115 230V AC 50 60Hz Factory preset Dimensions Amplifier 482 x 145 x 470mm W x H x D Height includes feet Depth includes terminals PSU 365 x 145 x 250mm W x H x D Height includes feet Depth includes terminals Weight approx Amplifier 23kg un boxed PSU 16kg un boxed Nu Vista M3 Instructi...

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