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Instructions for use Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M3i integrated amplifier. The M3i uses our tried and tested ultra low distortion power amplifier circuitry, which has enough current reserve to drive even the most demanding speakers with ease. A very low noise and distortion, high-quality preamplifier completes the integrated amplifier giving a perfect sound from a compact looking full size unit.
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CONTENTS Section Page Safety Information – Mains plug (UK only), modification warning – Installation precautions General advice Disposal information – EU disposal information Installation – Introduction, cleaning, installation, power connections, audio connections Facilities and connections – Illustrations, main unit front & rear panels Remote control handset –...
• If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used. WARNING: MODIFICATIONS THIS PRODUCT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. M3i manual issue 1...
GENERAL ADVICE Installation, Precautions & User Information This new M3i 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. •...
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.
INSTALLATION Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of the new M3i integrated amplifier. Great attention has been paid to internal layout, isolating each circuit section to prevent possible interaction. The unit features a finely tuned and tweaked preamplifier, for smooth sound coupled with low noise and virtually no distortion.
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FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS ON/OFF Button VOLUME control CD, TUNER, AUX1/HT, AUX2, AUX3, TAPE IR RECEIVER lens input selector buttons LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS right and left PRE, TAPE output RCA sockets HT/AUX selector for AUX1/HT input IEC MAINS INPUT CD, TUNER, AUX1/HT, AUX2, AUX3, TAPE input RCA sockets M3i manual issue 1 Page 7 of 13...
REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET The universal remote control shown below enables functions from this and related units 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.
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OPERATION Starting Once all connections are made, switch on the unit, using the POWER button front of the unit. The MUTE LED will light. Speaker outputs are muted for about 6 seconds, so no sound will be heard from the speakers. Once the 6 seconds is up the MUTE LED goes out, indicating unit is settled, and ready for use.
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OPERATION TAPE To use the TAPE input, connect external source to the TAPE input (see page 7). Select TAPE input by pressing the TAPE button so TAPE LED lights. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect (see page 8). M3i manual issue 1 Page 10 of 13...
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Change batteries for a new set. greatly reduced If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact the dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent. Remember; never open the case of the M3i, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
IEC type mains lead (10-Amp type) M3i remote control Batteries, LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type - 2 off Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. M3i manual issue 1...
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MANUAL HISTORY RELEASE DATE CHANGES M3i manual issue 1 December 2009 issue M3i manual issue 1 Page 13 of 13...
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