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Nu-Vista M

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Instructions for Use.  Page 9 of 10  

TROUBLESHOOTING

Basic troubleshooting of an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or
electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first.  To give you a few
ideas of what to look for, check the following:

If none of these actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical

Fidelity service agent.  Remember, never open the case of the Nu-Vista M

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yourself, as this will

invalidate the guarantee.

issue 1/26.10.2000

Problem

Probable Cause

Remedy

No power when POWER
is pressed

Mains plug not inserted
correctly

Plug in 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
depressed

Press Tape monitor
button

Remote control unit will
not operate

POWER switch set to OFF

Set switch to ON

Batteries not inserted in
remote  control unit

Insert batteries

Batteries flat

Change batteries

Remote control not pointed at
IR receiver lens

Ensure line of sight
between remote control
and IR receiver lens is not
obstructed

Range of remote control
has dramatically reduced

Batteries running out

Change batteries

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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