Musical Fidelity F2 User manual

MUSIC L FIDELITY

F STEREO PREAMPLIFIER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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Preamplifier. Used properly and car

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give you many years of outstanding musical reproduc-

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The F2 is the result of our continuous research

and development program and is designed for

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you have any questions about anything in your

audio system

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please consult your dealer who is there

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PLEASE READ

IMPORTANT

This unit is supplied in the UK with a mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp

plug. If

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for any reason

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you need to cut off this plug

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please observe the following

safety precautions. Please dispose of the cut-off plug safely. It

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be plugged

into a mains power supply.

The wires in the mains lead supplied with this appliance are coloured in ac-

cordance 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 corre-

spond 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 termi-

nal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or coloured green or green-and-

yellow

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or by the earth symbol

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-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 BS 1363 plug

，

a 10 amp fuse must be used.

WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference

(RF

This hi-fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation will not be ad-

versely affected by normal background levels ofRF

It is possible that if this prod-

uct is subjected to abnormally high levels of RFI the unit may be susceptible and not

perform as expected. In the unlikely event of this happening on a regular basis

，

please contact Musical Fidelity

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s service departmen

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 equipmen

e electronics in modern hi-fi equipment is complex and hence may be dam-

aged by lightning. Itis 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 should be removed from sockets and aerial leads

disconnected.

Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your hi-fi equipment

the mains supply is switched off.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

Your new F2 is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance but it is

necessary to observe a few precautions. Please ensure that you have complied with

them before you connect any AC power to your amplifie

Retain this guide for

future reference.

Heed all warnings on the back of

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Do not use near water.

the unit.

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Place your F2 where there is

adequate ventilation.

Only connect the unit to a power

supply of the type marked on the back

of the unit.

Position the power supply lead

and signal interconnect leads where

they are not likely to be walked on or

trapped by items placed on them.

BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON

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Do not place the preamplifier

near direct heat sources such as radia-

tors or other equipment that produces

heat.

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Do not remove any covers or try

to gain access to the inside. The war-

ranty will be invalid if the unit has

been tampered with. There are no

user adjustments within. Refer all

service work to an authorised Musical

Fidelity agent.

困The F2 is fitted with a mains

fuse. In the unlikely event that this

fuse blows

，

take your F2 to your audio

dealer. DO NOT try to replace the

fuse yourself or you will invalidate the

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You should make all connections to the F2 before switching on.

Follow this routine before you listen for the first time

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and each time you

change any connections.

1 Check all the inputs and outputs to the F2.

2 Then check again.

3 Turn the volume control to

4 Now you can switch on the power and carefully advance the volume to

the level you want and enjoy the music.

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CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES

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BACK PANEL

Phono/Chassis Earth

Phono/Aux input

CD input

CDV input

Tuner input

Tape 1 monitor input

Tape 2 monitor input

Tape 1 record output

Tape 2 record output

Preamp output

IEC mains inlet

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FRONT PANEL

Power indicator LED

Power on/off switch

Tape 1 monitor button

Volume control knob

Output to Tape 2 selector

Source selector knob

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FOR THE BEST RESULTS

We strongly recommend that you use the FX2 power amplifier manufactured by

Musical Fidelity.

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s is designed for perfect electrical and sonic compatibility with the F2. When

paired

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they produce truly extraordinary results which afford an unprecedented level

of musical communication

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articulation and dynamics.

One ofthe design aims of the F2 was that it should be relatively insensitive to the

effects of interconnect cables. Although it is important that you use low impedance ，

low capacitance cables

，

the exact make and model are not too importan

Similarly

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lot of fuss is made about different types of plugs and sockets; once again

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the F2 is

very insensitive to these differences

A large amount of time

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effort

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money and energy has been expended to ensure

that your F2 will produce optimal results with almost any cables or connectors. We

hope that this makes your installation and listening easier and more enjoyable.

CONNECTIONS

All connections should be made with the power OFF.

The F2 has 6 inputs

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Phono Aux

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CDV

，

Tuner and two Tape decks.

The F2 has separate Source and Output to Tape 2 selector knobs. This is a very

flexible arrangement which allows you to listen to one source whilst recording an-

othe

The source selector is used to select which input you wish to listen to

，

this

source will also be sent to the Tape

outputs for recording on Tape

The Output to

Tape 2 selector operates independently and selects which source is sent to the Tape 2

record outputs only. If you have only one tape deck it is suggested that you connect

this to Tape 2 so that you can control which source you wish to record separately from

the source you wish to listen to.

THE PHONO AUX INPUT

The first input of the F2 is an Auxiliary Line inpu

Optionally this can be fitted

with an MM Phono adaptor

，

please contact your dealer for further details.

TAPE DUBBING

To record from Tape

to Tape 2 select Tape

on the Output to Tape 2 selecto

If you wish to hear the recording being made also select Tape 1on the Source selec-

To record from Tape 2 to Tape 1 select Tape 2 on the Source selector.

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OUBLESHOOTING

Basic troubleshooting of an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting of any other

electrical or electronic equipmen t.Always check the most obvious possible

causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look for

，

check the following:

Problem Probable Cause Reme

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No power when Mains plug not inserted Plug in securely

POW R is pressed correctly

Hum when listening to Incorrect earthing of Either connect or

turntable pickup arm cable disconnect the pick-up

arm earth wire to the

earth terminal on back

panel

No sound Volume control is set to Turn up the volume

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Power amplifier is not Check cables and power

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Speakers are not connected Check speaker cables

Tape monitor is selected Switch off Tape monitor

Tape monitor button in) ([ ape monitor button

out)

Wrong input is selected Check input selection

Sound is not precise

，

Speakers are connected out Make sure that both

lacking

bass and of phase speakers are connected

stereo image correctly

If none of these actions effect a cure

，

please contact your dealer

，

or an author-

ised Musical Fidelity service agent. Remember

，

never open the case of the F2 your-

self

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as this will invalidate the guarantee.

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SPECIFICATIONS

F2 PREAMPLIFIER

Inputs

THD

Frequency response

Input sensitivity

SIN ratio

3 Line

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2 Tape

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Phonol Aux

0.02 20Hz - 20KHz

10Hz - 50kHz0.5 dB

150mV

>78dBunweighted

>94dB

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weighted

>70dB

Dependent on input level

10 Watts

1001115 230

Volts

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50 60Hz

(Factory Preset for country)

480 x 120 x 340mm (W x H x D)

Height includes feet

7.5 Kgs. (unpacked)

9.5 Kgs. (packed)

Crosstalk

Tape outputs

Power consumption

Power requirements

Dimensions

Weight

MM PHONO OPTION

SIN ratio

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DECLARATION OF C’ONFORMITY CERTIFICATE

Equipmen t: F2

Manufacturer: Musical Fidelity Limited

Address: MF House

15-17 Olympic Trading Estate

Fulton Road

Wembley

Middlesex HA9 OTF

Description of Equipmen t: High Fidelity Preamplifier

Tested to European Standards:

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EN 55020: 1994

EN 55013: 1990

BSEN 60-065 :1994

I CERTIFY THAT THE APPARATUS IDENTIFIED ABOVE CONFORMED

TO THE REQUIRE

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NTS OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVES LISTED BELOW

WHEN THE PRODUCT LEFT OUR FACTORY:-

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Signed: Date: 03.09.96

Company Name: Musical Fidelity Limited

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MUSIC L FIDELITY

Musical Fidelity Limited

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London ，England

Specifications and details are correct

as we go to press

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but in the interest of

product improvement they may be

subject to change during manufacture

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