M1LPS User Manual - Musical Fidelity
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1. MM MC l TI PHONO STAGE AE al Ze MUSICAL FIDELITY Instructions for use Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M1 LPS The M1 LPS consists of a top quality phono stage with precise RIAA or RIAA IEC frequency response It features switch selectable inputs for both moving coil and moving magnet cartridge types and high quality buffered outputs This combination yields one of the best high fidelity systems available at any price It is designed particularly to be partnered with Musical Fidelity M1 M3 ME6 series products or to add top quality phono playback to any system The M1 LPS 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 CONTENTS MM MC ME PHONO STAGE Meee eel Be S 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 power connections audio 6 connections Facilities and connections Illustrations main unit front amp rear panels 7 Operation Switch on and introduction 8 Problems Basic fault finding 9 Specifications2. Audio connector plug not fully pushed in Cable fault Unsuitable Cable e g cable grounds not connected High gain of M1 LPS amplifying normal circuit transients Cartridge and or tone arm not aligned properly Cartridge fault or worn needle Dirt on record Plug in securely Check audio input and output lead connections Check cartridge wiring Use MM input for MM cartridges MC input for MC cartridges Some high level output MC cartridges are suitable for use on MM inputs check cartridge manufacturers specifications Double check cartridge wiring using cartridge and turntable manuals wiring diagrams Check plugs are inserted fully and securely Check turntable earthing lead is connected to earthing post on M1 LPS Disconnect earthing lead from earthing post Investigate for earth loops elsewhere in system Insert plug securely Check cable is connected at both ends N B some esoteric cables have internal wiring intentionally disconnected modified For best results on all inputs AND outputs please use good quality screened coax fully connected signal to signal screen to screen Not a fault It is recommended that the volume level on amplifier is turned down if switching the M1 LPS on or off or pressing MM MC switch whilst connected Carefully follow turntable instructions to correctly re align tone arm and cartridge Replace needle or cartridge Clean dust and dirt from record Use
3. ive IM OS MANUAL HISTORY PHONO STAGE RELEASE DATE CHANGES Issue 1 3 9 2013 1st issue Issue 2 25 10 2013 Weights corrected M1 LPS Manual Issue 2 Doc MUSICAL FIDELITY Page 71 of 17
4. DN 2 SERIAL NUMBER l 6 OUTPUT left and right RCA 7 MAINS INPUT IEC socket 5 MOVING MAGNET input left and right RCA M1 LPS Manual Issue 2 Doc MUSICAL FIDELITY Page 7 of 11 uc Im Oe OPERATION PHONO STAGE Switch on and introduction Make sure the unit is fully connected up and plugged into the mains Check that the cartridge turntable outputs are connected to the correct inputs MM or MC for the cartridge being used The orange STBY LED will be lit indicating the presence of mains supply Press the POWER STBY button on front panel The STBY LED will go out and the blue POWER LED should light up Choosing cartridge type Select the cartridge being used by pressing the MM or MC button The MM MC LEDs show current selection and the selected input sockets are switched in A short delay occurs between switching cartridge type to prevent loud noises being transmitted through system and speakers Please note A great deal of effort has gone into making sure that the unit exhibits no loud noises through the system during switching options or on off However once installed into a hifi system it is still a very high gain amplification amplifier at the beginning of a high amplification chain Therefore cranking the main amplifier volume to maximum and listening for clicks thumps is neither recommended nor sensible With this in mind it is strongly recommended that the MM MC button is only pressed when the volume is
5. LINE level inputs only e g an AUX input for the outputs of the M1 LPS never open the case of the M1 LPS as this will invalidate the guarantee M1 LPS Manual Issue 2 Doc MUSICAL FIDELITY Page 9 of 11 MM MC ME ono TILES SPECIFICATIONS MM input Frequency response RIAA IEC 0 2dB Input sensitivity 2 5mV in for 300mV out at 1 kHz Input impedance 47KO Input capacitance 50pF THD at 1 kHz lt 0 01 Overload margin 31dB Signal to noise ratio gt 90dB A witd MC input Frequency response RIAA IEC 0 2dB Input sensitivity 300uV in for 300mV out at 1 kHz Input impedance 47KQO THD at 1 kHz lt 0 01 Overload margin 31dB Signal to noise ratio gt 88dB A wtd Line level outputs Power requirement Weight Dimensions Standard accessories 1 pair RCA phono Mains voltages Consumption Unit only unboxed In shipping carton 220 mm Oe 100 mm 4 300 mm 12 IEC moulded mains lead left and right 300mV rms nominal 90 250V AC 50 60Hz universal power supply 2 Watts maximum on Less than 0 5W in standby orange LED on 3 1 kg 7 Ibs 4 6 kg 10 Ibs including accessories Wide High including feet Deep front to back including terminals 10 Amp type Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice E amp OE M1 LPS Manual Issue 2 Doc MUSICAL FIDELITY Page 10 of 11
6. Product parameters 10 Manual history Revisions history 11 M1 LPS Manual Issue 2 Doc MUSICAL FIDELITY Page 2of11 PHONO STAGE mac MILES 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 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 e 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 e The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red e The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black e f 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
7. S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT M1 LPS Manual Issue 2 Doc MUSICAL FIDELITY Page 3 of 11 IS GENERAL ADVICE MM MC lat PHONO STAGE Installation Precautions amp User Information This new M1 LPS 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 The M1 LPS has a built in universal power supply that can be connected to mains of between 90 to 250V AC r m s 50 60Hz without modification 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 LPS 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 LPS 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 Fid
8. ch zu vermeiden muss das Produkt fachgerecht entsorgt und von anderem Abfall getrennt werden Wenden Sie sich bei Fragen hierzu an Ihren Fachh ndler oder an eine ffentliche Informationsstelle MAF VAL mums 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 kest v ll tavalla Ota yhteytt laitteen myyj n tai Pirkanmaan Ymparistokeskukseen l himm n kierratyskeskuksen l yt miseksi E BER AFSKAFNING BBS Logoet med en skraldespand med kryds over p bagsiden af apparatet indikerer at dette produkt ikke m kasseres som normal husholdningsaffald For at forebygge mulig skade p milj et bedes De separere dette produkt fra andet affald og sikre at det bliver genbrugt p en milj rigtig m de Kontakt venligst de lokale myndigheder eller din
9. e to a warm room leave the unit for an hour or so to allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate Please note Musical Fidelity currently do not make any interconnecting cables nor do we endorse any particular manufacturer s cables If required please refer to the Musical Fidelity dealer who can advise on suitable quality cables for any particular setup Power Connections The M1 LPS is supplied with a standard IEC mains cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of the unit The unit features a universal power supply that can work anywhere in the world without reconfiguring Audio Connections The cartridge turntable outputs should be connected to corresponding MM or MC INPUTs MM input Connect left and right outputs from turntable moving magnet cartridge to left and right MM input on M1 LPS Use good quality fully shielded and connected signal and ground cables for optimum signal transfer and minimum hum MC input Connect left and right outputs from turntable moving coil cartridge to left and right MC input on M1 LPS Use good quality fully shielded and connected signal and ground cables for optimum signal transfer and minimum hum If connecting a high output MC cartridge to the MC input results in a excessively high sound output it is perfectly in order to move it to the MM input if preferred RCA Outputs Connect left and right outputs to left and right line input on pre or integrated amplifier Use good quality ful
10. elity 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 of the audio system during electrical storms remove the mains plugs If after sales service is required to help the dealer identify the M1 LPS please quote the serial number located on the rear panel of the unit M1 LPS Manual Issue 2 Doc MUSICAL FIDELITY Page 4 of 11 PHONO STAGE MM MC Im 1 J d ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION rR DISPOSAL Kapp 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 g i DISPOSITION La poubelle sur roulettes barr es X qui appara t en logo sur le panneau arri re du produit indique que celui ci ne doit pas tre trait comme un d chet domestique commun Afin de prot ger l environnement ce produit lectronique devra tre g r s par ment et donc recycl selon les nouvelles no
11. forhandler for oplysning om n rmeste tilg ngelige opsamlingssted for elektronikaffald se AIAAIKAZIA ANOPPIYH TO ZHMA ME TON AIATETPAMMENO TPOXHAATO KAAO AMOPPIMATON ZTHN NIQ OYH TOY MHXANHMATO AHAQNEI OTI TO MPOION AYTO AEN MPENEI NA AIAXEIPIZOEI ZAN ZYNHOIZMENO OIKIAKO ANOBAHTO MPO ANO YTH ENAEXOMENHE ENIBAPYNZHz TOY NEPIBAAAONTOS EXOPIZTE TO NPOION ANO TA AMA ANOPPIMATA QTE NA EZAZ AAIZOEI H ANAKYKAQZH TOY ME TON MPENONTA TPONO NAPAKAAOYME NA ENIKOINONHZETE ME THN TONIKH YNHPEZIA ANAKYKAQZHZ H ME TO KATAZTHMA ATOPAZ FIA NEPIZZOTEPES AENTOMEPEIEX M1 LPS Manual Issue 2 Doc MUSICAL FIDELITY Page 5 of 11 MM MC lat PHONO STAGE Introduction 5 INSTALLATION Congratulations on the purchase of the new M1 LPS player This unit will give top quality performance when used as a top quality record player delivering the best performance possible from vinyl recordings 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 LPS on a stable horizontal surface where there is no risk of it being knocked or subjected to vibration such as from loudspeakers Important note The M1 LPS must be protected from humidity if the unit is moved from a cold plac
12. ly shielded and connected signal and ground coaxial cables for optimum signal transfer Earth Connection There is no harm done if no connection is made to this terminal as it is not always needed anyway for example some turntables have their own earthing arrangement The green earthing post should only be connected when excessive hum is experienced Connect ce the turntable earthing lead to this post if hum is noticed If hum worsens when the earth post is thus connected then disconnect immediately and investigate the cause elsewhere Note some systems may have more than one direct earth point s already involved This could cause hum problems that may only become apparent on connecting the M1 LPS Thus the M1 LPS may not be the root cause of hum detected in a system even if it is the only device that appears to be making the hum apparent M1 LPS Manual Issue 2 Doc MUSICAL FIDELITY Page 6 of 11 MM MC PHONO STAGE MNT Ri S FACILITIES amp CONNECTIONS 1 POWER ON STANDBY button DN MOUN iTUNIT DN SOLIDS Geer O NOT REMOVE SCREWS 2 MM MC Cartridge type selector button OR CO ug JERA AMT CIRC sar ts e OMEN TS Ihe SS USER SERVIC REFERS awer UAL FIED ENG INEE nO SEE OWN INPUTS 3 EARTH 4mm banana post 4 MOVING COIL input left and right RCA OR FURTHER INFORMA TION yp AREA FIDELITY INPUT VOLTAGE 30 250V THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED AY S0 60Hz OUTPUT IMPORTANT
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14. turned down or muted to avoid any accidental loud transients getting though to the speakers Once options are set the volume should then be turned back to normal listening level M1 LPS Manual Issue 2 Doc MUSICAL FIDELITY Page 8 of 11 MM MC PHONO STAGE LLLE e pn N T Lj d J e Eege d Si PROBLEMS Basic problem solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment Always check the most obvious possible causes first such as the following examples No power Mains power supply is not fully inserted into mains socket or rear socket Sound too quiet loud Sound is not precise lacking in bass and stereo image Plop or click heard in speakers when switching on or changing inputs Distorted sound Distorted and loud sound Line outputs of M1 LPS plugged into PHONO amplifier inputs of following amplifier If none of these actions affect a cure please contact the dealer or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent Remember off or Wrong connections between input sources and the unit Cartridge incorrectly wired Cartridge turntable outputs in wrong input Cartridge incorrectly wired Input connector plugs not fully pushed in Output connector plugs not fully pushed in Turntable not earthed or needs earthing Turntable already earthed and earthing further creates hum loop in system Earth loops already in system
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