Musical Fidelity A32 CD User Manual

A3.2 CD  
UPSAMPLING 24 BIT COMPACT DISC PLAYER  
WITH CD TEXT DISPLAY  
MUSICAL FIDELITY A3.2CD UPSAMPLING 24 BIT CD PLAYER  
POWER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
PREVIOUS  
NEXT  
LANGUAGE  
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  
Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A3.2 CD 24 bit CD Player.  
Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding  
musical reproduction.  
This model uses the latest 24 Bit DAC technology and jitter reduction  
techniques to achieve both an excellent technical specification and  
unparalleled sound quality.  
Æsthetically, the A3.2 CD is a perfect match for the A3.2 FM tuner and  
A3.2 CR Pre or A3.2 Integrated amplifier.  
Together these components 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.  
If you have any questions about your audio system,  
please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise.  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
IMPORTANT! (U.K. only)  
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 the plug, please remove the fuse holder and dispose of  
the plug safely, out of reach of children. It must not be plugged into a mains outlet.  
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:  
ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT EXPRESSLY  
APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY  
RESPONSIBLE FOR STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID  
THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
This CD player has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21,  
CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of  
1968", and is classified as a Class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous radiation during  
normal use because invisible radiation emitted inside this product is completely confined  
within the protective housing. However you must observe the following important  
warnings:  
CAUTION !  
THIS CD PLAYER USES INVISIBLE LASER LIGHT. WHEN THE PLAYER  
OPERATES, LASER LIGHT IS RADIATED INTERNALLY.  
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSINGS.  
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES  
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS  
RADIATION EXPOSURE CAUSING EYE INJURY.  
IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS A FAULT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHO-  
RISED MUSICAL FIDELITY SERVICE AGENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE  
IT YOURSELF AND DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN A FAULTY  
STATE.  
WARNING AND INFORMATION LABELS:  
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR,  
CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J, PART 1040 AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.  
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.  
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO TWO CONDITIONS:  
1
2
THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND  
THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING  
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
CAUTION  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ENGINEER. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FER FURTHER INFORMATION.  
MOUNT UNIT ON SOLID SURFACE. DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS OR COVERS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE.  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
COAXIAL  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR. CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J, PART 1040 AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE  
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO TWO CONDITIONS.  
1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND  
2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION  
MUSICAL FIDELITY  
A3.2 CD UPSAMPLING 24 BIT CD PLAYER  
MANUFACTURED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY LTD, 15-17 OLYMPIC TRADING ESTATE  
THIS APPLIANCE  
MUST BE  
EARTHED  
FULTON ROAD, WEMBLEY, MIDDLESEX, HA9 0TF, ENGLAND  
DIGITAL OUTPUT  
OPTICAL  
POWER CONSUMPTION 15W  
DATE OF  
MANUFACTURE  
SERIAL  
NUMBER  
CC  
50/60Hz  
IMPORTANT  
CAUTION -  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND  
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
VORSICHT! -  
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS,  
WENN DECKEL GEÖFFNET UND WENN  
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT IST  
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!  
FITTED INTERNALLY  
TO BASE OF CHASSIS  
VARNING -  
ADVARSEL -  
VAROITUS! -  
SYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NÄR DENNA DEL  
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRR AR URKOPPLAD.  
STRALEN AR FARLIG.  
USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING, NAR  
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.  
UNDGA UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRALING.  
SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ  
LASERDIODIN, JOKA LÄHETTÄÄ (NÄKYMÄTONTÄ)  
SILMILLE VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ.  
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USER INFORMATION  
LASER INFORMATION:  
Optical pick-up type:  
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation  
Block type : CDM14BL-5BD25  
Pick-up type : KSS213BA/F-NP  
Wavelength : 760-800nm  
RADIO - FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI)  
This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and operated in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications.  
However, it is designed to radiate minimal levels of RFI, and accordingly been testing to North  
American standards (FCC regulations - limits for a class B digital device persuant to part 15 of  
the rules). These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against excessive  
interference in a residential installation.  
Conversely, the product has also been checked to ensure that its own operation is not adversely  
affected by normal background levels of RFI received externally.  
However, if interference is experienced, for instance to radio or TV broadcasts, the user is rec-  
ommended to try one or more of the following measures:  
• Identify the source of interference by turning off power to the CD player or other  
equipment individually, and checking whether the problem disappears.  
• Re-orientate or relocate the receiving aerial.  
• Move the CD player away from the receiver.  
• Connect the CD player to a mains outlet on a different circuit from the receiver.  
• Consult a dealer or experienced TV/radio technician for help.  
If a problem persists, please contact Musical Fidelity's service department.  
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GENERAL ADVICE  
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORMATION  
Your new A3.2 CD 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 CD 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 CD player, 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 CD player is dangerous, and may cause electric shock or fire hazard.  
Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators, direct sunlight or other  
equipment.  
Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. There are no internal user  
adjustments. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.  
NOTE: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claims.  
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.  
The remote control enables most functions of the CD player to be operated from a convenient  
distance. Several of the features described in this manual are only available via the remote  
handset. Equivalent button inscriptions on the remote control have the same functions as the  
player’s front panel buttons. As the remote control system uses an invisible infra-red light  
beam, the transmitter must be pointed directly towards the receiver window on the player and  
visual contact must exist between them. If the range of the remote control greatly decreases,  
replace the batteries with new ones. Do not mix old and new batteries.  
If after-sales service is required, to help your dealer identify the A3.2 CD player please quote  
the serial number located on the rear panel of the unit.  
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GENERAL ADVICE / INSTALLATION  
INTRODUCTION  
CLEANING  
Congratulations on the purchase of your  
new A3.2 CD upsampling 24 BIT CD  
player.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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  
AUDIO CONNECTION  
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  
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.  
records. After playing, always return the  
disc to its case for storage.  
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FACILITIES AND CONNECTIONS  
MUSICAL FIDELITY A3.2CD UPSAMPLING 24 BIT CD PLAYER  
POWER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
PREVIOUS  
NEXT  
LANGUAGE  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
FRONT PANEL  
5
PLAY/PAUSE to start CD playback,  
pause, or resume playback  
STOP to end CD playback  
PREVIOUS track selector  
NEXT track selector  
1
2
3
POWER mains on/off switch  
CD transport loading drawer  
CD player display (incorporates  
infra-red remote control receiver)  
6
7
8
9
4
OPEN/CLOSE to open and close drawer  
LANGUAGE selector  
REMOTE CONTROL  
10  
11  
(CD functions only - remaining buttons  
are for other Musical Fidelity products)  
12  
10 OPEN/CLOSE CD tray  
11 Special function buttons  
- see pages 11 to 14  
12 Direct track access buttons  
13 SEARCH buttons to scan  
forwards or backwards  
14 TRACK back/forwards buttons  
(equivalent to PREVIOUS and  
NEXT buttons on player front)  
15 STOP to end CD playback  
16 PLAY/PAUSE to start, pause  
or resume CD playback  
13  
14  
16  
15  
REAR PANEL  
17  
18  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
left and right  
DIGITAL OUTPUT  
- optical  
19  
DIGITAL OUTPUT  
- coaxial  
IEC type mains inlet  
20  
20  
17  
18  
19  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
CAUTION  
MOUNT UNIT ON SOLID SURFACE. DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS OR COVERS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ENGINEER. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FER FURTHER INFORMATION.  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
LEFT  
RGHT  
COAXIAL  
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR. CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J, PART 1040 AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE  
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO TWO CONDITIONS.  
1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND  
2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION  
MUSICAL FIDELITY  
A3.2 CD UPSAMPLING 24 BIT CD PLAYER  
MANUFACTURED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY LTD, 15-17 OLYMPIC TRADING ESTATE  
THIS APPLIANCE  
MUST BE  
EARTHED  
FULTON ROAD, WEMBLEY, MIDDLESEX, HA9 0TF, ENGLAND  
DIGITAL OUTPUT  
OPTICAL  
POWER CONSUMPTION 15W  
DATE OF  
MANUFACTURE  
SERIAL  
NUMBER  
IMPORTANT  
CC  
50/60Hz  
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BASIC OPERATION  
LOADING AND PLAYING COMPACT  
DISCS  
DISC PLAY  
If PLAY/PAUSE is pressed, the CD player  
will go into play mode, an arrow confirm-  
ing playback will appear on the left, and  
the current track and index point will be  
displayed similar to the following example:  
If mains power to the A3.2 CD player is  
switched on with a disc already loaded, it  
will automatically search for the disc and  
begin playing from the first track.  
However, if no disc is loaded, after approx-  
imately 3 or 4 seconds the unit will display  
the following:  
Again, the calendar grid shows playback  
progress of the first 20 tracks only.  
When all tracks on the CD have been  
played, playback stops and the display  
reverts to:  
To play a disc, press the OPEN/CLOSE  
button to open the transport drawer.  
When the drawer is fully extended, insert  
the required disc with the label facing  
upwards and then press either the  
OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY/PAUSE button  
to close the transport drawer again.  
If OPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the disc  
drawer closes and the CD player scans the  
contents of the disc. After a short delay,  
the display window then shows for approx-  
imately 4 seconds the total number of  
tracks available on the CD, and total play-  
ing time, for example:  
PAUSE  
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button whilst a  
disc is playing pauses playback of the disc.  
A pause symbol ( ll ) appears in the dis-  
play window next to the play arrow.  
The disc will continue spinning but the  
track does not advance and the A3.2 CD's  
output is muted.  
Pressing PLAY/PAUSE again resumes  
playback from the same place.  
Display time 0 on the left then replaces  
INDEX POINTS  
the temporary track and time information,  
indicating that a disc is loaded but not yet  
playing.  
Some CDs contain index points within a  
track to separate a musical piece into dif-  
ferent movements. If used, these index  
point numbers (one or two digits, up to 99)  
will appear in the display under the  
graphic. Otherwise, index number 1 will  
be displayed.  
The “calendar” grid pattern at the right-  
hand end of the display also confirms  
tracks available for playing up to the first  
20, but remains displayed. In the above  
example there are 4 tracks on the disc.  
INDEX  
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BASIC OPERATION  
STOP  
track time remaining display (far right dig-  
its) will be seen to advance rapidly in the  
required direction. For both directions the  
unit will return to normal playback when  
the button is released.  
Playback can be stopped at any time by  
pressing the STOP button once.  
TRACK SELECTION  
To change track, the track skip buttons  
NEXT and PREVIOUS can be pressed  
to jump forwards or backwards one track  
in either direction. Note that a single press  
of the PREVIOUS button restarts play-  
back at the beginning of the current track.  
A double-press is needed to jump back to  
the previous track. Corresponding  
DISPLAYING PLAYBACK TIME  
There are three playback time display  
modes accessed progressively by pushing  
the TIME button on the remote control.  
The default mode (e.g. after switch on)  
shown below indicates the elapsed time for  
the currently playing track.  
TRACK buttons on the remote control are  
also marked |<< and >>|. If either button  
is held down, the A3.2 CD will quickly  
step through the available tracks in the  
required direction.  
(2 minutes 34 seconds in this example):  
TRACK SELECTION (Remote control)  
Pushing the TIME button once changes  
the display to show the remaining time for  
the current track (4 mins 29 secs in this  
example):  
A specific track can be selected directly by  
pressing the required track number button  
on the remote control. The chosen track  
then plays immediately.  
To play a track number with two digits,  
press the 10+ button on the remote control  
followed by the first digit, then the second  
digit. For example, to obtain track 27,  
press 10+ , then 2, then 7.  
Pushing the TIME button again changes  
the display to show the remaining time for  
the whole disc (33 mins 54 secs) below:  
SEARCH  
The SEARCH buttons can be used to fast-  
forward or fast-rewind during playback in  
a similar way to a video or tape cassette  
player. This permits location of particular  
passages at high speed with the audio play-  
back of the CD still active.  
(Note: Track and Index displays are not  
shown in this mode).  
Pressing the forward-search button (>>)  
fast winds forwards whilst the search back-  
wards button (<<) fast winds backwards.  
As the unit searches through a track, the  
A third press of the TIME button will now  
bring the display back to the original  
(elapsed track time) mode.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
REPEAT PLAYBACK  
SHUFFLE PLAYBACK  
The REPEAT button on the remote con-  
trol allows the repeated playback of either  
one track or all tracks on the disc.  
By pressing the REPEAT button once, you  
can repeat the entire disc (or the pro-  
grammed selections - see page 12) over  
and over again. Large letters REPEAT  
briefly replace track, index and time infor-  
mation followed by a smaller, permanent  
The SHUFFLE feature allows tracks on the  
discs to be played in random sequence  
rather than the normal consecutive order.  
Tracks are also played in a different order  
each time the disc is restarted, or another  
disc loaded.  
This function is obtained by pressing  
SHUFFLE on the remote control with the  
unit either stopped or playing.  
REPEAT  
legend underneath.  
If the REPEAT button is pressed a second  
time, only the current track is repeated.  
Large letters REPEAT 1 briefly replace  
track, index and time information followed  
If playing, the word SHUFFLE in large let-  
ters briefly replaces track, index and time  
display information, before a permanent  
red indication provides a reminder that the  
function has been activated.  
by a  
REPEAT 1  
legend underneath.  
Pressing REPEAT a third time cancels  
repeat mode. Graphics REPEAT OFF  
then briefly replace track, index and time  
information before reverting to a normal  
disc play display.  
From stop mode, pressing PLAY/PAUSE  
also begins shuffle play.  
If the A3.2 CD is already playing, play  
will continue until either the current track  
has finished, or either the track >>| button  
on the remote control or NEXT on the unit  
is pressed. Shuffle play is then further  
confirmed by the track number display dig-  
its briefly changing into segments revolv-  
ing in a box formation.  
A-B REPEAT PLAYBACK  
“A-B repeat” provides the option of play-  
ing just a certain section of the disc over  
and over again.  
Find the beginning of the required section  
either by listening, or using the display  
time as a guide. When the desired starting  
point is reached, press button A/B on the  
remote control. The display will show  
If the SHUFFLE button is now pressed for  
a second time, the word CONTINUE  
briefly replaces track, index and time dis-  
play information. The unit then resumes  
normal play function, except that it now  
only plays previously unplayed tracks of  
the current disc, unless others are then  
manually selected. Shuffle play is can-  
celled by pressing the STOP button.  
REPEAT  
and the flashing letter A.  
When the disc has reached the end of the  
required section, press the A-B button  
again. Letters A-B will now be illuminat-  
ed in the display, and the unit continuously  
plays the selected part of the disc.  
To cancel A-B repeat mode, press  
REPEAT on the remote control. Graphics  
REPEAT OFF then briefly replace track,  
index and time information in the display.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
INTRODUCTION SEARCH  
briefly replaces track, index and time  
information, before a permanent red dis-  
play provides a reminder that the function  
has been activated.  
The introduction-search function allows  
play back of just the start of each track on  
the disc, for instance to locate a preferred  
track by ear.  
Press the numeric button of the track num-  
ber corresponding to the first track you  
wish to store (14 in our example is +10,  
then 4). That track number will now  
appear in the display under TRACK, number  
1 (being the first entry) will appear under  
STEP, and track playing time appears under  
MIN SEC. Alternatively, the track number  
can be selected by using the track skip but-  
tons ( |<< or >>| ).  
Press INTRO on the remote control, and  
the display will briefly show:  
The first ten seconds (approximately) of  
each title on the CD are then played (or the  
first 10 seconds of any programmed titles,  
see below). The playback arrow in the dis-  
play window flashes to indicate that this  
mode is activated.  
The calendar grid to the right of the dis-  
play also confirms this track selection.  
Next the second track to be programmed  
can be selected (7 in our example) either  
by entering the required number with the  
numeric buttons or again by using the track  
skip buttons. As the second track number  
is selected the step number will be seen to  
change to a 2 indicating the program step  
being filled.  
Track playing time can be changed to  
approximately 20 or 30 seconds at any  
time during introduction mode. Press  
INTRO twice or three times in quick suc-  
cession instead of once, and the revised  
time will be indicated on the display as:  
or  
If you want to save a track twice in succes-  
sion (for example 9 followed by 9), then  
simply press button 9 twice.  
Press STOP to cancel introduction mode.  
Note: Intro scan time will be memorised as  
long as the unit is powered on, even when  
another disc is loaded.  
Repeat the above procedure by pressing  
remaining track numbers required (9, 9  
again and 12 in our example). Note that as  
tracks are added, the total playing time  
indicated increases by a corresponding  
amount plus one second per track. This is  
to allow access time for the CD mecha-  
nism during the program play sequence.  
PROGRAMMED PLAY / R.M.S.  
The built-in program memory (Random  
Music Selection function) allows you to  
store up to 24 tracks and then play them  
back in the stored order. Each track is  
stored as a 'STEP' in the program.  
It is possible to store a track more than  
once in the same program if required.  
Example:- You wish to listen to tracks  
14, 7, 9, 9 and 12 in that order on a disc.  
With the disc loaded and the player  
stopped, first press PROGRAM on the  
remote control. The word PROGRAM  
If entry of more than 24 tracks is attempted  
accidently, the memory will not accept the  
extra ones. The following is then briefly  
displayed:  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
If at any time you make a mistake or wish  
to delete a track from the list, press the  
CLEAR button to erase the last step.  
Repeated pressing of CLEAR will then  
erase each step in reverse order.  
function which uses the silent gap between  
tracks to locate each one individually.  
However, some CDs do not have long  
enough gaps between tracks for this func-  
tion to operate properly.  
AUTOSPACE can solve this problem.  
If you wish to check the selection before  
playing back your program, the CHECK  
button can be pressed to step through each  
track in turn. At the end of the check  
sequence, the display briefly shows:  
Pressing the AUTOSPACE button once  
activates the function. The legend  
AUTO SPACE  
will appear in the display.  
In this mode, once the A3.2 CD has  
reached the end of a track the  
AUTO SPACE  
graphic will begin to flash and the elapsed  
time part of the display will change to  
count down from four seconds to zero  
before play of the next track begins.  
To play the programmed tracks press  
PLAY/PAUSE (or INTRO if required,  
see page 12).  
When zero is reached the  
legend stops flashing and play continues at  
the start of the next track.  
AUTO SPACE  
When all programmed tracks have been  
played, the CD player stops. The same  
track selection can then be played again by  
pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.  
Press AUTOSPACE again to cancel this  
mode.  
DISPLAY  
To cancel this mode, press PROGRAM.  
The word CONTINUE then briefly  
replaces track, index and time display.  
The A3.2 CD's display can be switched off  
with the DISPLAY button on the remote  
control when a disc is playing.  
Note: The entire program contents will be  
cleared if you open the disc compartment  
to load another disc, but this does not can-  
cel program mode itself.  
However, if the button is pressed without a  
CD being loaded, or with a disc stopped,  
track, index and time displays are briefly  
replaced by the word DISPLAY OFF to  
confirm this mode has been engaged, but  
the display remains lit until play is  
AUTOSPACE  
selected. Pushing the button a second time  
briefly shows DISPLAY ON to confirm  
that the function has been cancelled.  
The A3.2 CD's AUTOSPACE function can  
be used to insert 4-second silent spaces in  
between each track as it is played back.  
This can be useful when making cassette  
recordings of CDs. Some cassette  
When in display-off mode, pressing any  
button will cause the display to return  
briefly to confirm the new status before  
again switching off.  
recorders feature a track skip or search  
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SPECIAL FEATURES - TEXT  
CD TEXT DISCS  
A small number of CDs released for sale  
more recently have additional text infor-  
mation contained in the recorded digital  
data.  
If a title or name has more than twelve  
characters, the first 12 only will be dis-  
played after the title or name has finished  
scrolling.  
The A3.2 CD can individually display  
either the disc title, artist’s name or track  
title with appropriate control commands.  
With disc playing:  
Each press of the TIME button, the dis-  
play will cycle between four states:  
Only CDs which are identified as having  
this text feature, either on the  
disc’s label or the library case,  
will have text function on the  
A3.2 CD.  
Original state:  
1a: Track title  
When a text disc is first loaded, a red  
CD TEXT  
legend appears in the display  
window.  
then, after a few seconds:  
1b: Track elapsed time:  
Text is shown on the front display as  
follows:  
When the disc is first loaded:  
Initially (1a): Total tracks and total time  
2: Track remaining time:  
then, after a few seconds, (1b):  
3: Disc remaining time:  
Then, with each press of the TIME button,  
the display will cycle between the two text  
states:  
2: Main artist’s name:  
4: Track title: (original play mode)  
1: Return to 1a then 1b,  
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SPECIAL FEATURES - Other Languages  
Other Languages:  
A limited number of CD text discs also  
have an “other-language” option.  
In this case, after loading the disc, the dis-  
play shows the current or default language  
after  
MULTI  
has been appeared underneath  
legend.  
the  
TEXT  
If the player cannot read one of the lan-  
guages identified in the disc’s digital data,  
the display will show “(OTHER LANG)”  
after loading the text CD.  
To change language with a suitable text  
disc, before playing the text CD:  
Press the LANGUAGE button on the front  
panel. The current operating language will  
then appear in the display.  
Press NEXT or PREVIOUS on the front  
panel, or |<< or >>| on the remote control  
to find the required language.  
Press the LANGUAGE button again to  
store the setting.  
Notes:  
* If a non-text disc is loaded, pressing the  
LANGUAGE button has no effect.  
* If a text disc which does not have other  
languages available is loaded but not play-  
ing, when the LANGUAGE button is  
pressed “CAN’T SELECT” is displayed  
* If the LANGUAGE button is pressed  
while playing a multi-language text disc, the  
current language is displayed momentarily.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Basic problem-solving with a CD player is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or elec-  
tronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following  
examples:  
Problem  
Probable Cause  
Remedy  
No power when POWER  
button is pressed  
Power plug is not inserted  
fully into rear socket  
Plug in securely.  
No playback when disc is  
Disc is loaded with label side Re-load with label side up.  
loaded, “NO DISC” displayed down  
No audio output, or too low  
level output  
Connection to rest of stereo  
system is incorrect  
Check connections.  
Sound is severely distorted, and CD player audio lead is  
Re-connect lead to auxilliary  
sockets or other “line level”  
amplifier input.  
volume control needs to be  
turned down very low.  
connected to phono input  
sockets of the amplifier  
Mistracking (sound jumping)  
Player receiving vibration  
or shock  
Change position of player  
away from loudspeakers.  
Disc is dirty  
Clean disc surface.  
Insert plug securely.  
Hum  
Audio connector plug not  
fully pushed in  
Interference noise heard from Player too near tuner  
radio tuner  
Keep a reasonable distance  
between player and tuner,  
or switch off player power.  
Remote control does not work Player’s POWER switch set  
Set switch to on.  
to off  
One or more batteries inserted Insert batteries correctly.  
the wrong way round  
Batteries are flat  
Change batteries - do not  
mix old and new ones.  
Remote control is not pointed Ensure there is no obstruc-  
directly towards the front  
panel of the player  
tion between the remote  
control and player front.  
Remote control range has  
greatly reduced  
Batteries are running out  
Change batteries - do not  
mix old and new ones.  
Remember - the most vulnerable part of a CD playing system is the disc itself. The most likely  
cause of a disc not playing is that the disc itself is faulty, scratched or simply dirty. Never open  
the case of the A3.2 CD yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. If none of the above  
actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer or Musical Fidelity service agent.  
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SPECIFICATIONS :  
A3.2 CD  
Upsampling 24 Bit Compact Disc Player  
DAC architecture  
24 bit Delta-Sigma (Bitstream)  
Dual differential  
8x oversampling  
Disc mechanism  
Upsampling  
Sony  
96kHz  
Frequency response  
Signal / noise ratio  
10Hz to 20kHz +0 / -0.2 dB  
> 115dB 'A' weighted  
Total harmonic distortion  
Total correlated jitter  
Channel separation  
Linearity  
< 0.006% 10Hz to 20kHz  
< 170 pS  
> 100dB 20Hz to 20kHz  
< 0.2dB down to -90dB  
2.14VRMS at 1kHz nominal  
1 pair RCA connectors  
50 Ohms  
Audio output at digital 0dB level  
Analog output  
Analog output impedance  
Digital outputs  
1 optical (Toslink),  
1 S/PDIF (RCA connector)  
Power requirements  
100 / 115 / 230V AC 50 / 60Hz (factory preset)  
15 Watts  
Dimensions (approximate)  
440mm, 17.3 inches wide  
102mm, 4 inches high including feet  
375mm, 14.8 inches deep including terminals  
Weight  
6kg, 13.2lbs unit only, un-boxed  
8kg, 17.6lbs in shipping carton  
Standard accessories  
Remote control handset (universal type),  
2 batteries (type SUM-4, AAA, LR03)  
IEC type mains lead  
Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice.  
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