Loading and Playing Compact Discs, Pause

►▐▐.

OPERATION

LOADING AND PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

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 automatically returned into slot.

NO DISC

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

STOP	7 41:56

of 41 minutes 56 seconds

PLAY ►▐▐

If ►▐▐ button on front panel is pressed, the unit will begin playing from track 1, confirmed by the word PLAY

PLAY	1 0:01

appearing on the left of the 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 ►▐▐

PAUSE	1 0:03

Pressing the ►▐▐ 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 CD's output is muted. Pressing ►▐▐ again resumes playback from the same place.

PAUSE (Remote control)

On the remote control, PLAY ►and PAUSE ▐▐ buttons have separate functions at each end of the same button. Pressing ► will only control disc play, and pressing ▐▐ will not resume play.

STOP █

Playback can be stopped at any time by pressing the █ button on front panel. On the remote control, press

STOP. 1 0:00

either end of the button, not the middle part.

EJECT ▲

The CD may be removed by pressing the ▲ 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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OPERATION

TRACK SELECTION ◄◄ ►►

To change track, the track skip buttons ◄◄ and ►► 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 ◄◄ and ►►.

If the unit has stopped playing, a specific track can be accessed directly by pressing either ◄◄ or ►► to obtain the required track number, then pressing

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:

STOP. 1

Press 7:

	PLAY	17

After a small pause, machine plays selected track:
	PLAY	17	0:01

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.

If a 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.

)))	17 0:05

To search for a part ahead of the current track position, press the ►► button. The ► button will cancel and return to normal playing speed.

))) ))) 17 0:15

To speed up the search, press ►► again. Pressing ►► a third time or ► 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.

((( 17 0:05

To speed up the search, press ◄◄ again. Pressing ◄◄ a third time or ► reverts to normal playing speed.

((( ((( 17 0:15

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M1CDT specifications

The Musical Fidelity M1CDT is a high-performance CD transport designed for audiophiles who seek to maximize the playback quality of their CD collection. Renowned for its exceptional build quality and advanced technological features, this compact component delivers a stellar performance that appeals to both casual listeners and serious music enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the M1CDT is its precision-engineered CD transport mechanism. It utilizes a high-precision CD transport system that ensures accurate reading of discs, minimizing jitter and enhancing audio clarity. The robust construction of the unit helps to isolate vibrations, which is critical in maintaining the integrity of the audio signal during playback.

The M1CDT is designed with an asynchronous USB output that offers a direct connection to digital audio devices. This allows users to stream high-resolution audio files with impressive fidelity. Additionally, the unit features coaxial and optical digital outputs, providing flexibility in connectivity to various DACs and audio systems, making it versatile in different audio setups.

Another essential characteristic of the M1CDT is its ability to read CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM formats, allowing users to explore their entire catalog of digital music. The front panel is user-friendly with a clear display, enabling effortless navigation through tracks and discs.

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