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Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M1CDT Compact Disc transport.
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The
M1
COT consists
of
a top quality CD slot-loading mechanism with unsurpassed playability. The mechanisms
guaranteed to read a wide range
of
CODA, CD-R and CD-RIWdisks and features CD text which picks up track,
album and artist details, where available, from the disk.
This unit allows playback
of
44.1 kHz 16-bit SPDIF digital CD audio, via optical, coaxial RCA,
or
balanced XLR
connections for the absolute best
in
digital data transfer. It
is
designed particularly
to
be partnered with Musical
Fidelity
M1
CLiC
or
DAC to give a top quality CD playback option to either component. This combination yields
one
of
the best high-fidelity systems available at any price.
Alternatively it may be partnered with any othersuitable digital to analogue converter.
The
M1CDT 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
there are any questions about the audio system, please consult the dealer who is there to help and advise.
MUSICAL
FIDELITY

Section
Safety Information
General advice
Disposal information
Installation
Facilities and
connections
Remote control handset
Operation
Problems?
Specifications
Manual history
M1 COTmanual issue 2
Laser information and warnings
Mains plug (UK only), modification warning
Installation precautions
EU disposal information
CONTENTS
Page
3
4
5
6
Introduction, cleaning, installation, power connections, audio
connections, digital connections 7
Illustrations -main unit front & rear panels
Operation and illustration
Loading and playing compact disks
Play
Pause
Stop
Track selection,
Repeat playback
Shuffle
Scan
Programmed playback
Time
Basic fault finding
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SAFETY INFORMATION
CLASS
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The M1
COT is a CD player transport which has been designed and manufactured according to FDA
regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter
1,
sub-chapter
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 AUTHORISED MUSICAL FIDELITY
SERVICE AGENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE IT YOUR-SELF AND DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE
THIS PRODUCT IN A
FAULTY
STATE.
INTERNAL
LASER
WARNING
LABELS
CAUTIONI
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
CAUTION -INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHI -UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS,
WENN DECKEL GE0FFNET UNO WENN
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG
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INFO
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PRODU
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WITH
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THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES
21
CFR, CHAPTER 1,
SUBCHAPTER J, PART 1040
AT
DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
CLASS 1
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 . LASER PRODUCT
2.
THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT
MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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U SAFETY INFORMATION
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, 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
the 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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Installation, Precautions & User Information
GENERAL ADVICE
This new M1 COT 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
M1 COT 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 M1 COT, for example, a flower vase or potted
plants.
If water does spill inside, immediately pull out the mains plug from the wall socket and inform
the dealer,
who should then check the unit before further use. Entry of liquid into the M1 COT 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 user adjustments or fuses to
change without qualification. Refer all service work
to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.
* Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claim.
• Dust regularly with a soft cloth 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 ofthe audio system during electrical storms, remove the mains plugs.
If after-sales service
is required, to help the dealer identify the M1 COT please quote the serial number located
on the rear panel of the unit.
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ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION
~ ~ DISPOSAL
~ ~ The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back panel of the product indicates that
the product must not
be disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible harm to the
environment please separate the product from other waste to ensure that it can
be recycled in an
environmentally safe manner. Please contact local government office or retailer for available collection
facilities.
I I DISPOSITION
La poubelle sur roulettes barrees X, qui apparaTt en logo sur le panneau arriere du produit, indique que celui-ci ne
doit pas etre traite comme un dechet domestique commun. Afin de proteger l'environnement, ce produit electronique devra
etre gere separement et done recycle selon les nouvelles normes Europeennes Rohs concernant
les dechets d'appareils
electroniques. Priere de contacter les services concernes gouvernementaux
ou votre point de vente pour !'elimination et
l'enlevement de dechets electroniques equipes de composants electroniques.
-DISPOSAL
.I.. La etiqueta cruzada hacia fuera del compartimiento que aparece en el panel trasero del producto indica que el
producto no se debe reciclarse como basura normal de Ia casa. Para prevenir darios posible al ambiente separe por favor el
producto de otras basura para asegurarse de que puede ser reciclada de una manera ambientalmente segura. Entre en
contacto por favor a su oficina gubernamentallocal o a su minorista para las instalaciones disponibles de Ia colecci6n.
I I RIFIUTI
L'etichetta del cassonetto barrato riportato sui retro dell'apparecchio indica che
11 prodotto non deve essere
smaltito tramite
Ia procedura normale di smaltimento dei rifiuti domestici. Per evitare eventuali danni all'ambiente, separare
questo prodotto
da altri rifiuti domestici in modo che possa venire riciclato in base aile procedure di rispetto ambientale. Per
maggiori dettagli sulle aree
di raccolta disponibili, contattate l'ufficio govenativo locale od il rivenditore del prodotto.
-FACHGERECHTE ENTSORGUNG:
> '· <. Das auf der Gerateruckseite angebrachte Label deutet darauf hin, dass das Produkt nicht mit konventionellem
Hauskehricht entsorgt werden darf.
Um Schaden und Verschmutzungen an Umwelt und Mensch zu vermeiden, muss das
Produkt fachgerecht entsorgt und von anderem Abfall getrennt werden. Wenden Sie sich bei Fragen hierzu
an lhren
Fachhandler oder
an eine offentliche lnformationsstelle.
-- AFVAL
-Het label
op de achterzijde van dit apparaat, een afvalbak op wielen met een kruis doorgehaald, geeft aan dat dit
apparaat niet samen met gewoon huishoudafval
mag worden weggegooid. Om mogelijke schade aan onze leefomgeving te
voorkomen dient dit apparaat, gescheiden van gewoon huishoudelijk afval, te worden afgevoerd zodat het
op een
milieuvriendelijke manier
kan worden gerecycled. Neem voor beschikbare inzamelplaatsen contact op met uw gemeentelijke
reinigingsdienst of met uw elektronica leverancier.
+- HAVITTAMINEN
Yliruksattua jateastiaa kuvaava tarra tuotteen takalevyssa kertoo, etta tuotetta
ei saa kasitella normaalina
talousjatteena. Ympariston suojelemiseksi
on tuote pidettava erillaan muusta jatteesta ja se on kierratettava ekologisesti
kestavalla tavalla. Ota yhteytta laitteen myyjaan tai Pirkanmaan Ymparistokeskukseen lahimman kierratyskeskuksen
loytamiseksi.
• - AFSKAFNING
• - Logoet
med en skraldespand med kryds over pa bagsiden af apparatet indikerer at dette produkt ikke ma kasseres
som normal husholdningsaffald. For at forebygge mulig skade
pa milj0et, bedes De separere dette produkt fra andet affald,
og sikre at det bliver genbrugt pa en milj0rigtig made. Kontakt venligst de lokale myndigheder eller din forhandler for
oplysning
om ncermeste tilgcengelige opsamlingssted for elektronikaffald.
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ME THN TOniKH YnHPELIA ANAKYKI\OLHL H ME TO KATALTHMA ArOPAL
riA nEPILLOTEPEL 1\EnTOMEPEIEL.
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INSTALLATION
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase
of
the new M1
COT player. This unit will give top quality performance when
used as a top quality
CD
player delivering the best performance possible from CD
Cleaning
Before cleaning the unit, switch off power at the mains switch and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
Clean the cabinet and remote control unit using a moist cloth. Using solvents, white spirit or thinners is not
advised, as they could damage the surface finish.
Installation
Position the
M1
COT on a stable, horizontal surface where there
is
no risk of it being knocked, or subjected to
vibration such as from loudspeakers.
Important
note:
In
normal
operation, the
unit
dissipates
a small
quantity
of
power
at all times, and
it
is
important
that
it
is adequately ventilated. The
top
and
bottom
are perforated
to
allow
the
smooth
flow
of
heat
through
the unit. It is therefore
not
recommended
that
the
unit
is
enclosed
in a
cabinet
or
placed
where the
ventilation
holes
are impeded as
this
could
result
in excessive heat build-up.
The
M1
COT
must
be
protected
from
humidity
-
if
the
unit
is moved
from
a
cold
place
to
a warm
room, leave the
unit
for
an
hour
or
so
to
allow
sufficient
time
for
the
moisture
to
evaporate.
Power
Connections
The M1CDT
is
supplied with a standard IEC mains cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back
of
the unit
Digital Connections
RCA
digital
(SP/DIF)
output:
Connect RCA digital receiver to RCA digital outputs. Use good quality fully
connected (signal and ground) coaxial digital cables for optimum RCA digital signal transfer.
Optical
(TOSLINK)
output:
Connect optical digital receiver to optical output. Use good quality "Toslink" cables,
for optimum signal transfer.
AES/EBU XLR (balanced)
output:
Connect AES/EBU digital receiver to AES/EBU output. Use good quality
fully connected (signals and ground) AES/EBU balanced digital cables for optimum AES/EBU digital signal
transfer.
Trigger
Connections
Trigger
input:
Connect system triggering device output to this socket. Use good quality 3.5mm mono jack
cable. Unit accepts 4.5V-15V
DC
triggering, either polarity.
Trigger
output:
Connect further devices
in
the system to
be
triggered into this socket. Use good quality 3.5mm
mono jack cable.
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7 8
9
DISPLAY
6
.........
-Track
forward
button
POWER
ON/STANDBY
button
7
A
-EJECT
button
~~JJo-111-
PLAY/PAUSE
button
8
IR
RECEIVER
lens
I -STOP
button
9
CD
SLOT
.........
-
Track
back
button
CAUTION
M
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TU
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ON
SO
LID
SU
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.
DO
NOTR
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SCREWS
OR
COVERS
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FOR
FURTHER
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PR
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CO
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PART
15
OF
THE
FCC
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S.
OPERATI
ONIS
SUBJECT
TO
TWO
CONDITIONS
1
THIS
DEVI
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NOTCA
USE
H
AR
MFUL
IN
TE
RFERENCE.
AND
2
THIS
DEVICE
M
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A
CCEPT
ANY
I
NTERFERE
NCE
RECEIVED.
IN
CLU
DIN
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INTERFEREN
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TH
AT
M
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CA
USE
UNDE
S
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ED
OPERATION.
OP
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OUTPUT
C
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10
11
COAXIAL
(RCA)
digital
output
12
OPTICAL
(TOSLINK)
digital
output
AES/EBU
(XLR)
digital
output
13
14
15
13
TRIGGER
(3.5mm
jack)
input
14
TRIGGER(3.5mm
jack)
output
15
MAINS
INPUT
(IEC)
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REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET
The remote control shown below enables functions from the M1COT to be operated from a convenient distance.
Equivalent buttons on the remote control have the same functions as those on the front panel
of the unit. Other
functions are only available by remote control.
As the handset uses an invisible infra-red light beam, the front edge must be pointed directly towards the
receiver window at the front
of the player, without visual obstruction between them.
If the range of the remote control greatly decreases, replace the batteries with new ones. Do not mix old and
new
batteries- two are required, size AAA, LR03 or SUM-4.
Please
dispose of used batteries in accordance to local regulations.
Power- COT on I standby mode
Numeric Keypad
1-9& 0 for programming tracks
CD
navigation section
SEARCH .,. .,. -forward/b through track
TRACK
1~ ~ backwards one track
SEARCH ~ ~ backwards through track
CD Features section
SCAN- plays first 10 seconds of each
track
REPEAT- repeats whole disk or selected
tracks
CHECK
-check pre-programmed tracks
PROGRAM -programs selection and
order
of tracks
STOPI - Stop playing CD
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PAUSE PLAY II .,. -stop/start CD
playback
.,. .,.I jump to next track
AlB sets repeat start/end to repeat
section
of track
SHUFFLE -plays back tracks
in
random order
CLEAR-clears selected pre
programmed track
TIME -Changes time played to ti
me
remaining
PAUSE II -pause CD playback
PLAY .,. -start CD playback
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LOADING AND PLAYING COMPACTDISCS
Switch
on unit. To load a CD gently introduce the CD into the slot in the front panel. The mechanism will sense
the presence
of the CD and draw it in automatically.
There is
no need to use any force, if a CD does not go in, please check there is no CD already in the unit, then
refer
to the troubleshooting section P.15.
If a
CD is already inside at switch-on, it will be temporarily ejected to 2/3rd the way out. Change the CD if
required, or wait a few seconds until
it is automatica returned into slot.
The unit will scan the contents of the disc. After a short delay, the display window then shows the total number
of tracks available
on the CD, and total playing time. In the following example there are 7 tracks, lasting a total
of
41 minutes 56 seconds
PLAY~III
If ~Ill button on front panel is pressed, the unit will begin playing from track 1, confirmed by the word PLAY
appearing
on the left ofthe display, with 1 in the centre and elapsed time on the right.
When all tracks
on the CD have been played, the display shows STOP and total number of tracks on the disc.
PAUSE
~Ill
Pressing the ~Ill button on front panel when disc is playing will halt playback. PAUSE appears in the display
windows instead of PLAY. The disc will continue spinning, but the track does not advance and the CO's output
is muted. Pressing ~Ill again resumes playback from the same place.
PAUSE (Remote
control)
On the remote control, PLAY ~and PAUSE II buttons have separate functions at each end of the same button.
Pressing
~ will only control disc play, and pressing II will not resume play.
STOPI
Playback can be stopped at any time by pressing the I button on front panel. On the remote control, press
either end ofthe button, not the middle part.
EJECT
.A
The CD may be removed by pressing the .A button on the front panel at any time. The CD will come out of the
slot to approx 2/3rds
of the way to allow easy removal.
Note: If the
CD is ejected but not removed, it will be retracted back into the mechanism for safety after a few
seconds. After the contents have been scanned, the
CD is ready to be played or ejected again.
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TRACK SELECTION I.,..,. 111-111-1
To change track, the track skip buttons 1.,...,.. and 111- ~~~>I on the front panel can be pressed to jump forwards or
backwards one track
in either direction.
Corresponding
TRACK buttons on the remote control are marked 1.,...,.. and 111- .... 1.
If the unit has stopped playing, a specific track can be accessed directly by pressing either 1.,...,.. or ...,..,.I to obtain
the required track number, then pressing
~~~>Ill-
TRACK SELECTION BY NUMBER (Remote control)
A specific track can be selected directly by pressing one of the ten track number buttons grouped in the centre-
section
of the remote control. The chosen track then plays. To play a track number with two digits, press the
second digit button
on the remote control within this delay period, example for track 17:
Press 1:
Press 7:
After a small pause, machine plays selected track:
Note: Track access will be faster on a disk with 9 or less tracks, due to the unit automatically not waiting for a
second button press
in the track number.
Ifa track number is chosen which is not available on the disc, the unit will ignore the entry.
TRACK SEARCH (remote control only) .,.. .,.. ..,.. ..,..
To play a particular part of a track, a search feature is provided. The search feature may be used to navigate
forwards or backwards to find the required track part. The audio is heard
in brief samples to aid searching.
To search for a part ahead of the current track position, press the
..,.. 111- button. The 111- button will cancel and
return to normal playing speed.
To speed
up the search, press 111-..,.. again. Pressing ..,.. ..,.. a third time or 111- reverts to normal playing speed.
To search for a part before the current track position, press the
.,.. .,.. button. The ..,.. button will cancel and return
to normal playing speed.
To speed up the search, press
~ ~ again. Pressing ~ ~ a third time or 111- reverts to normal playing speed.
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REPEAT
PLAYBACK
The REPEAT button
on
the remote control allows the repeated playback
of
either one track or all tracks
on
the
disc.
By pressing the REPEAT button once, only the current track
is
repeated, and the display shows
If the REPEAT button
is
pressed a second time, "repeat
disc"
is
displa instead, and the entire disc
is
then
played repeatedly.
Pressing REPEAT a third time cancels repeat mode.
AlB
PLAYBACK
"AlB" provides the option
of
playing 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 I B on the remote control.
The display will show
When the disc has reached the end of
th
I
B
button again, to display
and the unit continuously plays the selected part
of
the disc
in
this case, the segment of track 1 from 34
seconds to 1 minute 55 seconds. To cancel AlB repeat mode, press AlB on the remote control.
SHUFFLE
PLAYBACK
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. If the M1CDT is
already playing, play will continue
in
random order until all tracks
on
the disc have been played.
Pressing SHUFFLE again will put the M1
COT
in
continuous Shuffle mode, endlessly repeat the disk with the
tracks
in
shuffled order
Shuffle play is cancelled by pressing the SHUFFLE button a third time. The unit resumes normal play function,
continuing to the end
of
the disc
in
normal order starting from wherever
it
was left by the previous random
selection.
From pause, pressing
~Ill
also continues shuffle play.
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If REPEAT is then pressed whilst
in
shuffle mode, machine reverts to repeat mode, cancelling shuffle function
Pressing
..,.
..,.,
selects the next track
in
random order.
SCAN INTRODUCTION
The scan-introduction function allows play back ofjust the start of each track
on
the disc, for instance
to
locate a
preferred track by ear.
Press INTRO
on
the remote control, and if the player has stopped, the display will show
The first ten seconds (approximately) of each track
on
the
CD
can then be played
in
sequence
by
pressing
either
..,.Ill
on
the front panel, or
..,.
on
the remote control.
Press INTRO again
to
cancel introduction search mode. If INTRO mode
is
cancelled while the
M1
COT
is
still
playing, the remainder of the entire disc will
be
played.
PROGRAMMED
PLAY
The built-in program memory allows you
to
store
up
to
30
track numbers and then play them back
in
the held
order. Each track
is
stored
as
a "step"
in
the program.
With the
CD
loaded and the player stopped, first press PROGRAM
on
the remote control. The following
is
then
displayed:
On
the remote control, press the numeric button of the track number corresponding to the first track
you
wish
to
store (number 3 for example). That track number will now appear
in
the display:
If a second digit
is
required for the track number, it may
be
pressed directly after the first. When the track
number
is
correct, press PROGRAM again
on
the remote control -the next program step
is
selected, (program
2) and the program number increases, ready for a new entry with previous programmed track number still
displayed.
Continue entering track numbers
in
the same way
up
to a maximum of
30.
If more than
30
tracks are attempted
the memory will not accept any extra ones, and the display reverts
to
"PROGRAM 1
".
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If at any time you wish
to
add a track to the list, press the CLEAR button
to
obtain the next step number.
Alternatively, to delete a previous entry, press CLEAR a second time to remove the last entry. Repeated
pressing of CLEAR will then erase each step
in
reverse order. So to delete
an
entire program sequence from
the memory, press CLEAR repeatedly until "PROGRAM 1" is shown
in
the display.
When the last track number has been entered, press PROGRAM a final time, then the
..,.Ill
button
to
start the
program sequence.
If you wish
to
check the selection before playing back your program, the CHECK button can
be
pressed
to
step
through each program entry
in
turn.
If during this check sequence the
..,.Ill
button
is
pressed, the remaining part of your programmed selection will
play to the end of the sequence.
Otherwise, to play all the programmed tracks from the beginning of the sequence, press ..,.Ill. or
..,.
on
the
remote control directly from programming. You can also start the sequence from any point
by
stepping through
the programmed sequence with CHECK button until the desired starting track
is
displayed.
The
..,.
..,.I
button may be pressed to jump to the next track
in
the programmed sequence, or
1
~ ~
button to obtain
the previous track
in
the sequence.
When all programmed tracks have played, the
CD
player stops. The same track selection can then be played
again by pressing the
..,.Ill
button
on
the front panel, or
..,.
on
the remote control.
To repeat a programmed sequence continually, press REPEAT whilst playing the program.
To cancel this mode, press PROGRAM.
Note: The
program
contents
will
be
cleared
if
you
switch
off
the power,
or
load
another
disc. If, however,
the same
disc
is
loaded
again with the
power
still
switched
on, the
program
sequence
is
retained
in
the
memory.
TIME (remote
control
only)
Pressing the TIME button displays the word TRACK followed by the current track elapsed time. Pressing a
second time displays the word DISC then the total disk time elapsed.
Trigger
input
and
output
The unit can be triggered
to
switch
on
or off remotely by applying a ±4.5
to
±15V
DC
signal to the 3.5mm
(Ys")
TRIGGER INPUT from
an
external triggering device. Any futher devices
to
be triggered on/off may
be
connected to the TRIGGER OUTPUT jack as it replicates the TRIGGER INPUT signal. This will form a chain of
devices that will switch
on
and off together.
N.B. the on/off triggering action works from ANY device
in
the chain, whether at the beginning, middle or end of
the chain.
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PROBLEMS?
Basic problem-solving with a CD player is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the
most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
No power I display Power plug is not inserted into socket correctly Plug
in
securely into unit's IEC
socket.
No playback when disc
is loaded, Disc is loaded with label side down Re-load with label side
up
"NO DISC" displayed Incorrect disc type Please load a standard audio
CD
Dirty disc Clean disk and try again
Moisture/humidity or cold affecting laser lens Leave unit
on for an hour to allow
moisture to evaporate.
No audio output from DAC Incorrect or missing connections Check connections are secure.
Check cable
is connected at both
ends. N.B. some esoteric cables
have internal wiring intentionally
disconnected/modified. For best
results
on all inputs analogue AND
digital, please use good quality
screened coax; signal
and screen
directly connected both ends.
No CD TEXT Displayed CD TEXT not present
on disc Insert disc marked with Compact
Disc Digital Audio TEXT logo (see
below)
CD TEXT not recorded
to disc (CD-R/RW) Make sure
CD TEXT writing option is
enabled when recording discs.
CD TEXT part of disc not readable Clean disc and try again.
Miss-tracking (sound jumping) Player
is receiving vibration or shock Move player away from loudspeakers
Disc
is dirty Clean disc surface
Moisture/humidity or cold affecting laser lens. Leave unit
on for an hour to allow
moisture to evaporate.
Cannot insert or eject
CD CD already present in unit Remove existing
CD by pressing ~-
CD misread If CD does not eject, try switching
unit off; then
on again.
Moisture/humidity or cold affecting laser lens. Leave unit
on for an hour to allow
moisture to evaporate.
Remote control does not work Battery(ies) fitted the wrong way round Insert batteries correctly
Batteries are flat Change batteries for a new set
Control
is not pointed directly towards the front Ensure there is no obstruction
panel ofthe player between the remote control and
player front
Batteries are r~nning out Change batteries -for a new set
Remote control range has reduced Batteries are running out Change batteries -for a new set
This product contains a
CD mechanism, which complies with the PHILIPS/SONY red book CODA
standard. It
is guaranteed to play all disks with the "compact disc digital audio" badge (see left), as well as
good quality CD-R and -R/W discs without any problems.
(ill0§~
DIGITAL AUDIO Please note that due to "piracy" concerns, some record companies/pressing plants are creating disks that
do not adhere to this standard. Such disks may
-or- may not play in some -or- all CD player products
I TEXT I of fH1i manufacturer. We advise caution in using these disks, as the information contained therein has been
deliberately manipulated and can cause audio degradation and/or playability problems.
We also advise caution with using cheap and/or computer type CD-R/RW disks for audio. To ensure optimum reliability and
performance
we recommend all home-generated COs intended for playback on this unit are recorded as CODA AUDIO COs
(i.e. not MP3, WAV, etc.) on good quality household brand AUDIO type CD-R/RWs; and burned at a slower speed, say, 16x.
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Output
Output impedance
Output
Connections
Digital outputs
Trigger input
Trigger output
Power requirement
Mains voltages
Consumption
Weight
Unit only, unboxed
In shipping carton & inc. accessories
Dimensions
75 ohms
110 ohms
RCA output
XLR output
44.1kHz
RCA SPDIF
XLR AES/EBU
0.7 V peak-peak nominal
5V peak to peak nominal (balanced)
16-bit Stereo digital stream
1
RCA coaxial connector SPDIF
1
TOSLINK optical connector
1
XLR AES/EBU balanced digital output
3.5mm (Ys") mono jack ±4.5 to ±15V DC
3.5mm (Ys") mono jack ±4.5 to ±15V DC
80-250V AC 50/60Hz universal power supply
10 Watts
maximum
3.5 kg (7% lbs)
4.0
kg (8Ya lbs)
Wide 220 mm (8%")
High, including feet 100
mm (4")
Deep (front to back) including terminals 300
mm (12")
Standard accessories
IEC type mains lead (10-Amp type)
M1 COT remote control
Batteries,
LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type- 2 off
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RELEASE
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M1 COT manual issue 1
1st February 2011
Issue 2
14th July 2011
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MUSICAL FIDELITY
Dear Fellow Music Lover,
Thank you for purchasing a Musical Fidelity product.
About thirty years ago, I started Musical Fidelity on my kitchen table. Finance was
supplied from my £500 limit on my credit card and $200 loaned
to me by my
mother-in-law. Everything else came from my passion and commitment to making
the best hi-fi I knew how.
Three decades have gone by in a blink
of an eye. Musical Fidelity products may
look different now, and they are made in a small factory instead
of on my kitchen
table, but my passion and commitment to their quality remains undimmed.
At Musical Fidelity, we use every ounce
of our experience, knowledge and
understanding
ofhi-fi to make sure that every product sounds fabulous, is a great
technical performer and,
of course, gives excellent value for money.
We hope that your Musical Fidelity product brings you huge musical satisfaction.
Welcome to the Musical Fidelity family. Thank you again.
Kindest regards,
Antony Michaelson
Founder, Musical Fidelity Limited