Musical fidelity nu vista m 3 owners manual

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Nu-Vista M3 Instructions for Use. Page 2of 10 SAFETYINFORMATIONIMPORTANT! 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 this plug, please observe the following safety precautions.Please dispose of the cut-off plug safely. It must not be plugged into a mains power supply. 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 earthedAs 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 - Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) This hi-fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation will not be adversely affected by normal background levels of RFI. It is possible that if this product is subjected to abnormally high levels of RFI the unit may be susceptible and not perform as expected. In the unlikelyevent of this happening on a regular basis, please contact Musical Fidelity's service department.The unit has also been tested to ensure that it does not radiate excessive levels of RFI that could affect other pieces of electronic or electrical equipment. The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment is complex and hence may be damaged by lightning. It is possible that during electrical storms the operation of some equipment may be adversely affected. For complete protection of your hi-fi system during such storms, mains plugs and aer-ial leads should be disconnected. Always ensure that when disconnecting and re-connecting your hi-fi equipment the mains supply is switched off.issue 1/26.10.2000

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Nu-Vista M3 Instructions for Use. Page 3of 10 GENERAL ADVICEissue 1/26.10.2000INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORMATIONYour new Nu-Vista M3 is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with allelectronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions. Heed all warnings on the back of the unit. Only connect the preamplifier to a mains outlet of the voltage marked on the back of the unit. The Nu-Vista M3 will operate in accordance with its specifications as long as the environ- mental conditions are kept in the following ranges:- Temperature5 to 45 degrees Celsius Humidity10 to 90% non condensing 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. The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the unit. Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators or other equipment that produces heat. Do not place the unit where it can be subjected to direct sun-light. Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. The warranty is invalid if the unit has been tampered with. There are no user adjustments within. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent. Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents -they may harm the surface finish. There are fuses in the unit. In the unlikely event that one blows, take your unit to your audio dealer. Do NOT try to replace the fuse yourself or you will invalidate the warranty. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. Keep out of reach of children. For battery disposal, refer to the manufacturers instructions. Important! Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claims. Note: To help your dealer identify your amplifier if after-sales service is required, please quote the serial number located on the rear panel of the unit.