INSTALLATION
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of the new M1 ViNL 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 ViNL 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 VINL must be protected from humidity – if the unit is moved from a cold place 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 ViNL 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
MMinputs: Connect left and right outputs from turntable/moving magnet cartridge to left and right MM input on M1 ViNL. Use good quality fully shielded and connected (signal and ground) cables for optimum signal transfer and minimum hum.
MC inputs: Connect left and right outputs from turntable/moving coil cartridge to left and right MC input on M1 ViNL. 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 and
Make sure that the cartridge/turntable outputs are connected to the correct INPUTs for MM or MC. High output MC cartridges are catered for in both MM and MC input options.
RCA Outputs: Connect left and right outputs to left and right line input on pre- or integrated amplifier. Use good quality fully shielded and connected (signal and ground) coaxial cables for optimum signal transfer.
XLR (balanced) outputs: Connect left and right XLR outputs to left and right XLR line input on pre- or integrated amplifier. Use good quality fully shielded and connected (signal and ground) XLR cables for optimum signal transfer.
Trigger Connections
Trigger input: Connect system triggering device output to this socket. Use good quality 3.5mm mono jack cable. Unit accepts
Trigger output: Connect further devices in the system to be triggered into this socket. Use good quality 3.5mm mono jack cable. Unit passes on +12V DC at up to 60mA, for further devices.
Earth Connection
The green earthing post should only be connected when excessive hum is experienced. Connect the turntable earthing lead to this post if hum is noticed. If hum worsens when this post 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 in this unit. Thus the M1 ViNL may not be the root cause of hum detected in a system.
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.
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