Nu-Vista 800 - Musical Fidelity
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1. Generously rated they are enough to drive even the most demanding loudspeakers with ease Low distortion and very quiet they will deliver all music types exactly as the artist originally intended The resultant performance achieved by this unit is among the best in the world It has excellent signal to noise ratio low distortion wide bandwidth and dynamic range with extraordinary resolution and fine detail 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 Nu Vista 800 on a stable horizontal surface where there is no risk of it being knocked or subjected to vibration such as from loudspeakers Important note During normal operation the unit dissipates an appreciable quantity of power at all times and it is important that it is well ventilated The top and bottom are perforated to allow the smooth flow of heat through the unit However the unit must not be enclosed in a cabinet or placed where the ventilation holes are impeded as this could result in excessive heat build up The Nu Vista 800 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 Power C2. Spike Foot Cups Remote Feet Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice SPECIFICATIONS 330 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms 52 Volts RMS 20Hz to 20 kHz onset of clipping 147 Volts peak to peak 120 Amps peak to peak 200 5 pairs per channel lt 0 005 typical 20Hz to 20 kHz gt 107dB A weighted 40 k Ohms 0 0 1dB 10Hz to 30 kHz 4 pairs line level RCA connectors 1 pair line level balanced XLR connectors 1 pair line level RCA connectors constant level LINE outputs 1 pair line level RCA connectors PREAMP outputs for e g biamping 2 pairs 4mm banana plug binding posts 115 230VAC 50 60Hz factory pre set 100VAC 50 60Hz alternative lt 0 5W in standby mode orange LED lit 130W on and idle blue LED lit 900 Watts maximum 39 kg 85 4 s Ibs 47 kg 103 2 5 Ibs 483 mm 187 mm 212 mm 510 mm 19 7 814 1534 10 Amp type Nu Vista Integrated remote LRO3 or AAA manganese alkaline type 2 off 4 off 4 off 4 off 4 off Page 13 JOW INSTA 83 0 6 MANUAL HISTORY DISPOSAL INFORMATION RELEASE DATE CHANGES Nu Vista 800 Integrated 16 July 2014 I issue SS LH e UU DISPOSAL 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 se
3. WUSUM SOC Instructions for use Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity Nu Vista 800 integrated amplifier The Nu Vista 800 uses our tried and tested ultra low distortion power amplifier circuitry which has enough current reserve to drive even the most demanding speakers with ease The low noise and distortion high quality Nu Vista preamplifier uses valve circuits used in our original Nu Vista products redesigned to fulfil our latest practices and expectations This completes the integrated amplifier giving a perfect sound from a great looking full size unit The Nu Vista 800 will aesthetically match with present and future Nu Vista series products Such a combination will yield one of the best high fidelity systems available at any price Used properly and caretully it 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 CUTAWAY VIEWS Showing Cylindrical Electrodes and Tripod Like Supports CATHODE HEATER PLATE GRID METAL SHELL CERAMIC BASE WAFER INDEXING LUGS Typical Single Ended Nuvistor Triode UK English valve mentioned hereafter refers to the electron valve kind also known as electron tube in other parts of the w
4. displayed Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect see page 8 Page 9 JSWYSTA 3360 G6 OPERATION BALANCED To use the BALANCED input connect source balanced outputs to the BALANCED input sockets see page 7 Select BALANCED input by rotating the source select control so BALANCED is displayed Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect see page 8 ILLUMINATIONS When used in darker environments for example listening or home theatre rooms It is possible to switch off selected features to minimise distraction The illumination features excluding the power standby LEDs can be switched on or off by pressing the DISPLAY button on the front panel There is also a corresponding button on the remote control To cover all options all 8 permutations are available for use tabulated below STEP DISPLAY BASE ILLUMINATION VALVE ILLUMINATION 1 default ON ON ON 2 ON ON 3 ON ON To select the desired step simply press the DISPLAY button on the front panel or remote until the required step is reached After step 8 the unit reverts back to step 1 Please note switching off the unit will store the current step When next switched on the remembered setting will be overridden temporarily until after the initial 12 second mute delay Once the delay is up the unit will revert to normal operation but with the step setting as previously selected Page 1
5. the remote control have the same functions as those on the front panel of the unit Other functions are only available by remote control As the handset uses an invisible infra red light beam the front edge must be pointed directly towards the receiver window at the front of the player without visual obstruction between them If the range of the remote control greatly decreases replace the batteries with new ones Do not mix old and new batteries two are required size AAA LRO3 or SUM 4 Please dispose of used batteries in accordance to local regulations MUSICAL FIDELITY NU VISTA 800 MUTE VOL MUTE mutes speaker outputs until pressed again a VOL UP increases amplifier volume VOL DOWN reduces amplifier volume CD selects amplifier CD input AUX IT HT AUX1 HT selects amplifier AUX1 HT input AUX2 selects amplifier input es TUNER selects amplifier TUNER input Q BALANCED selects amplifier BALANCED BALANCED input O DISPLAY C DISPLAY dims or switches off display and other illumination effects Page 8 JSWYSTA 3360 6 OPERATION Starting Once all connections are made switch on the unit using the POWER button front of the unit The display will light up and base LEDs under front panel will show RED This means the speaker outputs are muted and will remain in this state for about 12 seconds so no sound will be heard from the speakers Once the dela
6. 0 EE P a a ten a a a a K P e p Gem KN k NV fa d A A Fi d NV fe d r NW Le k w i N i F j co _ F d em AT ew i rm i A VK amp SF FF d Re Fa NA VL k J e e d T r fy k P a a L A LN A j V a foo A i Lem il VK bg A d d f F of V NM L x d kd f L A e V 4 C F r V N d A Fi Y S kg Se mg GE ki T a _ mem NU VISTA 800 NTEGRATED AMPLIFIER SIZAL PLU Bass treble terminal links in source and mains leads omitted for clarity Bass treble terminal links in Speaker lead bi wiring NU VISTA 800 NTEGRATED AMPLIFIER ANAL IL RTE I I Bass treble terminal links removed source and mains leads omitted for clarity i Bass treble terminal links removed Speaker bi amping requires additional power amplifier CN oe Sea oleoleeoe NU VISTA 800 NTEGRATED AMPLIFIER ANAL PLU Y I I Bass treble terminal links removed source and mains leads omitted for clarity I Bass treble terminal links removed Page 11 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 Problem Probable Cause No power when Mains power plug is not fully inserted POWER button is into rear socket pressed No sound Mute function is still active Wrong connections between input sources and the unit S
7. connected modified For best results on all inputs analogue AND digital please use good quality screened coax signal and screens both separately connected at both ends Check connections and make sure they are secure Switch on Insert batteries correctly Change batteries for a new set Ensure there is no obstruction between the remote control and amplifier front Lighting such as fluorescent incandescent or even sunlight contains large amounts of infra red radiation Ensure such sources are not shining directly on the infra red window as this could swamp the signal from the remote control Also check the system and any other nearby remotes for stuck buttons Change batteries for a new set If none of these actions affect a cure please contact the dealer or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent Remember never open the case of the Nu Vista 800 as this will invalidate the guarantee Page 12 Output Power Voltage Current Damping factor Output devices Line input THD N Signal noise ratio Input impedance Frequency response Connections Line level inputs Line level outputs Speaker outputs Power requirement Mains voltages Consumption Weight Unit only unboxed in shipping carton Maximum Dimensions Wide Height on standard flat feet on pointed feet Deep front to back including terminals Standard accessories IEC type mains lead Remote control Batteries Felt pads Spike Foot
8. e Entry of liquid into the Nu Vista 800 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 internal adjustments or fuses you can replace yourself Refer all service work to an _ authorised Musical Fidelity 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 Nu Vista 800 please quote the serial number located on the rear panel of the unit Page 3 STA SCOT INSTALLATION Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of the new Nu Vista 800 integrated amplifier Great attention has been paid to internal layout isolating each circuit section to prevent possible interaction The unit features a finely tuned and tweaked Nu Vista valve preamplifier for smooth sound coupled with low noise and virtually no distortion The power amplifier consists of two top quality power amplifiers for the absolute best in separation and imaging
9. e outputs to the AUX1 input RCA sockets see page 7 Select AUX1 HT input by rotating the source select control so AUXILIARY 1 is displayed Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect see page 8 To use the AUX1 HT input as a Home Theatre input move the AUX HT switch to the HT position This input is now unaffected by the volume control allowing volume control on an external Home Theatre processor to be used directly Connect home theatre or other source outputs to the AUX1 HT input RCA sockets see page 7 Select AUX 1 HT input by rotating the source select control so HOME THEATRE is displayed IMPORTANT Take great care when using the inout in HT mode Ensure that the volume control is turned right down on the HT processor when first setting up The HT mode is designed for sources which require their own volume control to be used Connecting sources in HT mode with no volume control could result in damage to hearing and or speakers due to uncontrolled loud sounds AUX 2 To use the AUX 2 input connect source outputs to the AUX 2 input RCA sockets see page 7 Select AUX 2 input by rotating the source select control so AUXILLIARY 2 is displayed Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect see page 8 TUNER To use the tuner input connect tuner outputs to the TUNER input RCA sockets see page 7 Select TUNER input by rotating the source select control so TUNER is
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11. onnections The Nu Vista 800 is supplied with a standard IEC mains cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of the unit See page 7 When plugged in and mains supply is present the orange STDBY LED will light Audio Connections RCA Inputs Connect all RCA single ended sources to relevant analogue inputs see page 7 for more information Use good quality fully connected signal and ground coaxial phono cables for all RCA signal connections Take care with positioning all input leads try to ensure that they are well shielded and kept as far away from mains and speaker leads as possible XLR Balanced inputs Connect source balanced outputs to Nu Vista 800 balanced inputs using good quality XLR balanced leads Recommended lead wiring is shown on P 7 Note some products simply connect cold input pin 3 to ground This does no harm to unit but may result in an audible reduction in signal level from this input and a slightly worse signal to noise ratio Speaker Outputs Connect loudspeakers to the terminals on the back panel marked as LEFT and RIGHT SPEAKER outputs See WIRING P 11 for more details LINE output sockets allow loop through of analogue signals for example to pass on to a recorder or monitor It is also the ideal output to connect headphone amps into headphone amplifier will require its own volume control to allow listening level adjustment This output is the currently selected source but level is not changed by the f
12. orld Page 2 Section Safety Information General advice Installation Facilities and connections Remote control handset Operation Problems Specifications Manual history Item disposal information CONTENTS Mains plug UK only modification warning Installation precautions Introduction cleaning installation power connections audio connections Illustrations main unit front amp rear panels Operation and illustration Starting Volume Mute CD AUX1 HT AUX2 TUNER Balanced Illuminations Wiring Basic fault finding Product specifications Page A 5 10 11 12 13 14 Page 3 VISTA SOC 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 b
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14. peakers not connected or incorrectly wired Sound cut Loose connection Output overload or short circuit Sound is not Speakers are connected out of precise lacking in phase i e connections to one bass and stereo speaker image and are reversed Hum Audio connector plug not fully pushed in Cable Fault Unsuitable cable e g cable grounds not connected No audio output or Incorrect or missing connections too low level output Remote control Amplifiers POWER off does not work One or more batteries fitted the wrong way round Batteries are flat Remote control is not pointed directly towards the front panel of the amplifier Interference from another source Remote control Batteries are running out range has greatly reduced Remedy Plug in securely Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cancel Check audio input lead connections Check speaker cables Check speaker and input connections Switch unit off Check speaker connections for shorting strands or wires When all has been double checked reduce volume and switch unit back on N B Take great care when bi wiring or bi amping that speaker bass and treble linking straps are removed see speaker manual for more information Ensure speakers are connected with same polarity at amplifier and speaker ends Insert plug securely Check cable is connected at both ends N B Some esoteric cables have internal wiring intentionally dis
15. ront panel volume control PRE OUT output sockets allow analogue signals controlled by the volume to pass on to for example an external power amplifier This is useful for bi amping or active subwoofer connection where volume out needs to be controlled by the Nu Vista 800 front panel volume knob Page 6 ee FACILITIES amp CONNECTIONS 4 5 6 1 SOURCE selector 4 ON STANDBY Button 2 DISPLAY 5 IR RECEIVER window 3 VOLUME control 6 DISPLAY AND LED functions button 7 8 9 De oc Oll al TUNER LNeouT PRE OUT o M a J Gi ei A QO Xi Kach c Geh DE EM Zei O eer Z SZ OO WI XS B CAUTI ON juntas beis MOUNT UNIT ON SOLID SURFACE ONO MOVE SCROWS 7 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS right 11 CD AUX1 HT AUX2 TUNER line input RCA 8 HT AUX function selector for AUX1 HT SES input 12 LINE OUT fixed output RCA sockets 9 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS left 13 PRE OUT volume controlled output RCA sockets 10 XLR BALANCED inputs left and right 14 IEC MAINS INPUT XLR Balanced input and output lead Pin functions connections 1 Ground cable shield Female m 2 Normal polarity hot or 3 Inverted polarity cold or for reference no XLR signal leads supplied Page 7 JEVWISUA SOC REMOTE CONTROL The universal remote control shown below enables functions from this and related units to be operated from a convenient distance Equivalent buttons on
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17. y is up the base LEDs go green indicating unit is ready for use and any source material selected and playing will be heard through the speakers For the first 15 mins or so the Nu Vista valves are still warming up and the valve illumination will be yellow in colour After approx 20 mins the valves will have reached full thermal equilibrium and are at their best performance which is indicated by the illumination turning green Volume The volume should be adjusted for normal listening levels This is done by turning the volume up down knob on the front panel Adjusting the volume can also be achieved by pressing the volume up down buttons on the remote control handset see page 8 Mute Remote Control only The sound from the speakers may be muted by use of the MUTE button on the remote see page 8 Press once and LEDs under the unit and illumination around the valves will light RED indicating muted state No sound will be heard from the speakers To return to listening simply press the MUTE button again so LEDs are no longer red CD To use the CD input connect CD player outputs to the CD input RCA sockets see page 7 Select CD input by rotating the source select control so CD is displayed Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect see page 8 AUXILIARY 1 HT To use the AUX1 HT input as a standard input move the AUX HT switch on the back panel to the AUX position Connect sourc
18. y 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 If 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 S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT Page 4 IW STA Booo GENERAL ADVICE Installation Precautions amp User Information This new Nu Vista 800 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 Only connect the Nu Vista 800 to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the unit 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 Nu Vista 800 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 your dealer who should then check the unit before further us
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