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Musical Fidelity M1 VINL manual

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  • Page 1

    Instructions for use Thank you for purchasing the Musi cal Fidelity M1 ViNL The M1 ViNL consists of a top quality phono stag e with precise RIAA or RIAA/IEC frequency response. It features switchable loa ding options for all cartridg e types and high quality buffered singl e ended and balanced outputs. This combination yield s one of the best high-[...]

  • Page 2

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 2 of 12 Section Page Safety Information – Mains plug (UK only), modification warning 3 General advice – Installation precautions 4 Disposal information – EU disposal information 5 Installation – Introduction, cleaning, installation, powe r connections, audio connectio ns 6 Facilities and connections – Illu[...]

  • Page 3

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 3 of 12 IMPORTANT! (U.K. only) This unit is supplied in the U.K. with mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug. If, for any reason, it is necessary to remove the plug, ple ase 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[...]

  • Page 4

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 4 of 12 Installation, Precautions & User Information This new M1 VINL is designed and b uilt to provide trouble-free perf ormance, but as with all electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions: • Heed all warnings sho wn on the back of the product. • The M1 ViNL has a built-i n universal po[...]

  • Page 5

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 5 of 12 DISPOSAL The crossed out wheeled bin label that ap pears on the bac k panel of the product indicat es that the product must not be disposed of as normal househ old waste. To prevent possib le harm to t he envir onment please separ ate the product from other waste to ensure t hat it can be recycled i n an env[...]

  • Page 6

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 6 of 12 Introduction Congratulati ons on the purchase of the new M1 Vi NL player. This unit will give top quality performance when used as a top quality record player delivering the best performan ce possible from vinyl recordings. Cleaning Before cleaning the unit, switch off power at the mai ns switch and remove t[...]

  • Page 7

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 7 of 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 DISPLAY LCD backlit black and white 2 POWER ON/STANDBY button 3 MM moving magnet selector button 4 MM-R MM load resistor selector button 5 MM-C MM load capacitor sele ctor button 6 MC moving coil selector button 7 MC-R MC load resistor selector button 8 RIAA/IEC respons e selector butt on 9[...]

  • Page 8

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 8 of 12 Switch on and introduction. Make sure the unit is fully connected up and plugged into the mains. Check that the cartrid ge/turntable outputs are connec ted to the correct inputs (MM or MC) for th e cartridge being used. The orange POWER/STBY LED will be lit indicating t he presence of mains supply. Press the[...]

  • Page 9

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 9 of 12 Choosing cartridge type Select the ca rtridge being used by pres sing the MM or MC button. The display shows cu rrent selection and the correct input sockets are automatically switch ed in. RIAA and RIAA/IEC This setting is common to both MM and MC cartrid ge types. The -IEC option alters the normal RIAA fre[...]

  • Page 10

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 10 of 12 Basic problem-solving wit h an amplifier is similar to tr oublesho oting other electrical or electro nic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible cau s es first, such as the following examples: Problem Probable Cause Remedy No power Mains power supply is not fully inserted into mains socket Mains p[...]

  • Page 11

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 11 of 12 SPECIFICATIONS MM input Frequency response RIAA or RIAA/IEC (selectable) ±0.2dB Input sensitivity 3mV in for 300mV out (at 1 kHz) Input impedance 47K  or 68K  selectable Input capacitance 50-400pF selectabl e THD at 1 kHz <0.01% Overload margin 31dB Signal to noise ratio >90dB “A”-wtd. MC i[...]

  • Page 12

    M1 ViNL manual issue 2.doc2 Page 12 of 12 MANUAL HISTORY RELEASE DATE CHANGES Issue 1 14th April 2011 1 st issue Issue 2 12 th January 2012 P.7 indicator 14 corrected.[...]