Musical Fidelity A5.5

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A5.5 CD

A5.5 SERIES COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH VALVE OUTPUT STAGE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A5.5 CD player

This model uses a professional quality drawer loading CD transport, ultra low jitter 24 Bit DAC technology

and further jitter reduction techniques to achieve both an excellent technical specification and unparalleled

CD sound quality. This is complemented by an ECC88 valve buffer stage to give a high quality valve audio

output.

The A5.5 is a perfect answer to CD requirements in a beautifully engineered package.

Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction.

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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Summary

Laser Product Safety Information

Class 1 Laser Product Warnings

Details on internal laser radiation, protective housings, and handling.

Laser Identification and Compliance

Information on the laser manufacturer, type, wavelength, and FCC compliance.

General Advice and Precautions

Installation and Usage Precautions

Guidelines for safe setup, placement, and avoiding hazards like water and heat.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Instructions on how to clean the unit and what agents to avoid.

Item Disposal Information

Environmental Disposal Guidelines

Instructions for environmentally safe disposal and recycling of the product.

Installation and Connections

Player Features and Disc Handling

Overview of player capabilities and guidelines for handling compact discs.

Placement and Power Setup

Advice on unit placement, humidity protection, power connection, and switch-on.

Audio and Digital Output Connections

Details on connecting amplifier inputs and digital audio streams.

Front and Rear Panel Overview

Front Panel Controls and Display

Identification and function of buttons, display, and IR receiver on the front panel.

Rear Panel Connectivity Ports

Details on audio outputs (analog/digital) and the power inlet on the rear panel.

Remote Control Operation

Remote Control Basics

How to use the remote, battery requirements, and infra-red operation.

Button Functions Explained

Detailed explanation of buttons for tuner, amplifier, and CD playback controls.

CD Basic Operation

Loading and Playing Discs

Procedure for loading discs and initial playback.

Playback and Track Control

Using Play, Pause, Stop buttons and selecting tracks.

CD Special Features

Repeat and Shuffle Playback

How to use repeat (track/disc/A-B) and shuffle playback modes.

Advanced Playback Functions

Using Intro Scan and Programmed Playback features.

Programmed Playback and Display

Program Management

Entering, editing, clearing, and executing programmed track sequences.

Display Brightness Control

Adjusting the brightness level of the player's display.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problem Diagnosis and Solutions

Common problems like no power, no playback, hum, and remote control issues with remedies.

Disc Compatibility and Care

Advice on disc types, piracy concerns, and handling damaged discs.

CD Specifications

DAC and Output Specifications

Technical details on DAC circuit, jitter, linearity, and output levels.

Connections and Power Requirements

Information on line level, digital outputs, power input, and consumption.

Dimensions and Accessories

Physical dimensions of the unit and its shipping carton, plus included accessories.