CD-S6MK - CD Player VINCENT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CD-S6MK VINCENT

Instructions for use

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we thank you for the confidence you prove in purchasing our product. It will match your high demands towards sound and manufacturing quality.

Though it is understandable that you want to plug and play this product instantaneously, we encourage you to read this manual carefully before installation. It will help you in handling and operating this machine in your system and obtaining the best possible performance, even if it was installed by your dealer.

Please follow the security precautions, though some instructions may seem obvious.

In the appendix to this manual you will find a glossary explaining some established technical terms. If there are open questions your audio specialist dealer will help you. He also represents your contact person in case of needed warranty service or repairs after the warranty period and is interested to hear from your experiences with Vincent products.

We wish you plenty of joy with your / our product,

your Vincent-Team

Cher client,

Security precautions 36
User Information 37
Scope of delivery 38
Description of the device 38
Remote control 41
Installation 44
Operating the receiver 56
Tips 61
Troubleshooting 65
Technical Specifications 65
Glossary 63

english

1. USA System (Pin 2 = COLD, Pin 3 = HOT)

1. Europäisches System (Pin 2 = HOT, Pin 3 = COLD)

Signalkabel

1x XLR stereo, 1x Cinch stereo, 1x Digital Coaxial

This appliance was produced under strict quality controls. It complies with all established international safety standards. Nonetheless, the following instructions should be fully read and observed in order to prevent any hazard:

Do not open the appliance! Risk of electric shock! There are no parts in the appliance that require maintenance by the user.

Maintenance/Alterations

All equipment that is connected to the domestic mains voltage can be dangerous to the user if not handled properly. Leave maintenance work to qualified professionals. The product is only permitted for connection to AC 230Volt/50Hz, for earthed sockets and use in enclosed areas. Altering the product or manipulating its serial number voids the warranty. After a fault, leave the appliance's fuse to be replaced only by a professional with one of the same kind.

Power Cable Connection

Always pull the plug and never the power cable if you want to disconnect the appliance from the mains power. Make sure when setting up the appliance that the power cable is not squashed, severely bent or damaged by sharp edges. Do not touch the power lead with wet or damp hands. Use the power cable supplied or another one from Vincent.

Switching Off

Switch the appliance off every time before you connect or remove other components or loudspeakers, disconnect or connect it to the mains power, leave it unused for a longer period or want to clean its outside. On all amplifiers and receivers, wait approx. 1 minute after this before disconnecting or reconnecting the cable.

Moisture/Heat/Vibration

Contact of electrically operated equipment with liquids, moisture, rain or water vapour is dangerous for such equipment and the user and must be avoi

ded without fail. Take care that no liquids or objects get inside the appliance (ventilation slots etc.). It must be disconnected from the mains power immediately and examined by a professional if this happens. Never expose the appliance to high temperatures (direct sunshine) or strong vibration.

Heat Build-up

Make sure that a gap of 5cm remains around the appliance and that the surrounding air can circulate (do not install in enclosed cupboards). Vents must not be covered up.

Volume

The maximum tolerable volume is always reached well below the maximum possible setting on the amplifier. Be careful with the volume setting, therefore, in order to prevent damage to hearing. So that you do not expose yourself to high volumes unintentionally, always set to a low level before changing the input channel.

Cleaning

Pull out the power plug before cleaning the outside of the product. Whenever possible, use a soft, lint-free cloth that has been dampened. Do not use abrasives, solvents, thinners, flammable chemicals, polishes and other cleaning products that leave marks.

Batteries

Take note of the instructions for using batteries in the chapter "Remote Control".

OTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Setting up the appliance

How the system is set up has an effect on the sound quality. Therefore only place it on a suitable, stable surface. To make the most of your system's sound quality, we recommend placing the equipment on Vincent racks and not putting them on top of each other.

Old electronic equipment

This appliance is subject to the conditions set out in the European Directive 2002/96/EC. This is identified by the symbol of a crossed out waste bin on the appliance.

What this means for you as a consumer:

All old electrical and electronic equipment that is no longer used must be disposed of separately from domestic waste using places provided by the authorities. By doing so you can prevent damage to the environment and help to encourage manufacturers to produce more durable or reusable products. For further information about disposing your old appliance, please consult your local authority, waste disposal agency or the shop where you bought the product.

CE sign

This appliance complies with the current EU directives about attaining the CE mark and thus meets the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment (EMC regulations, safety regulations and regulations for low voltage equipment).

Declarations

This document was written by Andreas Böer. It is a product of Sintron Vertriebs GmbH, 76473 Iffezheim and may not be copied or distributed partly or in full without express, written consent.

"HDCD", "High Definition Compatible Digital" and the HDCD symbol are registered trademarks owned by the Microsoft Corporation.

Vincent is a registered trademark of Sintron Vertriebs GmbH, 76473 Iffezheim.

Vincent works continually to improve and develop its products. Therefore, the appearance and technical design of the appliance are subject to changes, as long as they are in the interest of progress.

The content of these instructions is for information purposes only. It can be changed at any time without prior notice and does not constitute any obligation on the part of the trademark's owner. The latter assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies, which may be included in these operating instructions.

Storage of the packaging

We strongly recommend that you keep the original packaging in case you need to transport the equipment again at a later date. Transport damages are mainly caused by improper packaging of the HiFi-devices. Because the original packaging fits the equipment accurately it will reduce the risk of damage if transport is necessary.

Explanation of the symbols

The lightening bolt tells you that dangerous voltages are present in the appliance, which can cause an electric shock.

This symbol brings your attention to particularly important information regarding operation and maintenance.

This symbol identifies useful information and advice about how to handle the appliance.

INCLUDED IN DELIVERY

Please check the contents of the packaging, which in addition to the appliance should contain the following accessories:

1 power cable
- 1 stereo set of RCA cables
- 1 remote control "CD PLAYER REMOTE CONTROL"
- 2 batteries AAA (LR3)
- this manual

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

The characteristics of valve amplifiers have been known for a long time. Their sound has its supporters in many hifi devices so they still very much have a part to play these days although transistors are much more robust and durable as amplifier components. Even in audio source devices there are amplifier circuits and with these too, the sound can be greatly improved by sophisticated amplifier circuitry. Today this approach is taken by only a few selected manufacturers.

The CD-S6MK is intended to fill precisely this gap. It uses a hybrid amplifier with transistors and valves. HDCD capability, a coaxial digital audio output and an adjustable headphone output connection are additional features of the equipment. A special property of this player is the symmetrical XLR audio output. The appearance of this device matches the other audio components from Vincent's tubeLine. In combination with the tuner and the amplifier components in this design line a system can be assembled whose sound and manufacturing quality are not common today.

FRONT VIEW

1. Disc tray

This drawer can be opened or closed to insert CD's with the button "▲" (OPEN/CLOSE) (9)(30).

2. Display window for the tube

The visible vacuum tube is a part of the electrical circuitry. You can adjust the brightness of the window's illumination with the switch "LAMP" (17).

3. Display with music calendar

The display shows track number, elapsed playing time and other information.

4. POWER

This is the main power switch for turning on and off the device. When switched off, the device is disconnected from the mains. The CD-S6MK has no standby option.

5. SR: Infrared receiver diode (Sensor Remote)

This diode receives the remote control commands. It does not serve as a display element.

6. WARM UP indicator LED

This LED is illuminated while after switching on the tubes are being warmed up.

7. (STOP)

Stops the current playback of a CD or switches from pause to the player's initial state.

8. II (PLAY/PAUSE)

Button for starting, interrupting and resuming the playback of the CD.

9. (OPEN/CLOSE)

Button for opening and closing the CD tray.

10. (BACK)

Button for going back one track.

11. (NEXT)

Button for going forward one track.

12. HDCD indicator LED

This LED is illuminated while an HDCD is being played.

13. PHONES: headphone socket

You can use this 6.3mm jack socket to plug in a headphone with an impedance of at least 32

14. LEVEL: volume knob

Use this knob to change the volume of the attached headphone.

REAR VIEW

15. AUDIO OUTPUTS:

analogue audio signal outputs

Either the RCA or the XLR sockets are connected to the relevant input of the amplifier, preamplifier etc. It is not necessary to also connect the digital signal output (16).

16. DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL:

digital audio signal output

If the amplifier, receiver or preamplifier is equipped with a digital coaxial input connector, the relevant CD player signal output may be connected to this. It is not necessary to connect an analogue (15) and a digital signal output (16) at the same time.

17. LAMP: Dimmer for the tube illumination

The setting of this switch affects the brightness of the illumination of the tube display window (2).

18. FUSE: Fuse holder

This small plastic housing holds the fuse. Refer to the security precautions.

19. AC: Power Connector

To establish the power supply, connect the plugs of the power cable to the device and to a suitable wall outlet.

REMOTE CONTROL

Point the front of the remote control directly at the front of the appliance, making sure there are no objects between the remote control and the appliance.

The distance between the remote control and the appliance should not be more than 7m as the reliability of the remote control is affected beyond this range.

Make sure that you do not point the remote control at an angle to the appliance, as beyond an angle of ± 30^ to the centre axis the appliance may not respond as well to the remote control. Change both batteries if the distance at which the remote control can be used effectively decreases.

BATTERIES

Using batteries

Handling batteries incorrectly can cause battery acid to escape or an explosion in extreme cases. The batteries must be correctly inserted taking note of the polarity, which is marked in the inside of the battery compartment.

In order to make full use of the batteries' life, do not mix new and used batteries. Make sure that you insert batteries of the same type.

Some batteries are rechargeable, others are not however. Take note of the precautions and instructions that are included on all batteries.

Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long time.

Under no circumstances must batteries be short-circuited, taken apart or heated up.

For environmental reasons, used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with local environmental regulations and not put with domestic waste.

Only use AAA (LR3) size batteries.

Changing/Inserting batteries:

a) Open and remove the battery compartment lid of the remote control by tugging sharply on the fishplate on the edge of the remote control. The battery compartment lid is held in place magnetically, there is no need to loosen the screws!

b) If necessary, remove used batteries and insert new ones correctly as shown by the diagram in the battery compartment.

c) Put the compartment cover back on and close the battery compartment.

BUTTONS OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

BUTTONS OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

20. DIMMER

Brightness adjustment for the display (3) on the front of the device.

21. REMAIN

Allows the remaining playing time of the current track or the remaining playing time of the CD to be displayed.

22. Number buttons

You can choose tracks directly with these buttons.

23. A-B

Allows repeated playback of a selected section within a track.

24. INTRO

All tracks on the CD are played for 10 seconds one after the other.

25. REPEAT

Repetition of the individual track or of the entire CD.

26. II (PLAY/PAUSE)

CD playing can be started and briefly interrupted with this button.

27. (Fast Forward)

You can wind forward quickly during playing with this button.

28. (STOP)

This button stops playing the current CD.

29. (Fast Rewind)

You can wind backwards quickly during playback with this button.

30. (OPEN/CLOSE)

Button for opening and closing the CD compartment.

31. CANCEL

Deletes the track programming set up with "PGM" (32).

32. PGM

You can specify (program) the order of playback of the tracks with this button.

33. RANDOM

For activating and deactivating random playing of the CD tracks.

34. (BACK)

Press this button to go back to a previous track in the sequence during playing.

35. (NEXT)

Press this button to go forward to a later track in the sequence during playing.

36. VOL+

Increases the output level of the analogue signal outputs "AUDIO OUTPUTS" (15).

37. VOL-

Reduces the output level of the analogue signal outputs "AUDIO OUTPUTS" (15). Only in few cases the setting "VOL" must be changed after set-up of the player to a volume other than the maximum "26" to suit the device connected to these outputs.

INSTALLATION

Set up the cable links in a sequence as follows. Connect the power cable between device and power supply only after all other connections have been made.

DURING INSTALLATION PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ADVICE:

Protective caps

Prior to the first installation the protective plastic caps must be removed from all the connections used at the rear of the unit.

RCA connections

Mechanically identical RCA

plugs are available for analogue and digital outputs. Make sure that you do not get these connections confused during installation!

Make sure that you do not mix up the analogue connectors for right and left. The RCA plugs for these are mostly colour coded as follows: red for the right channel, black or white for the left channel.

Cable connections

Make sure that all plugs fit tightly. Inadequate connections can cause noise interference, failures and malfunctions.

To make the most of the components' sound potential, only high quality loudspeakers and connecting cables, for example Vincent cables, should be used. Your local stockist will be glad to advise you about this.

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XLR connections

Note that European and US XLR signal use is different. This Vincent device uses the European system in accordance with Standard AES14-1992 of the Audio Engineering Society. The structure of the cable is in any event the same. Provided both connected devices meet the same standard, the signal connection is correct. This is always the case if both were manufactured by Vincent. If two devices with different standards are connected, the signal will then be inverted. In this case the signal use on one side of the connection must be changed. Your specialist dealer will assist you with this.

1.US System (Pin 2 = COLD, Pin 3 = HOT)

1. European System (Pin 2 = HOT, Pin 3 = COLD)

CONNECTION TO AMPLIFIER, RECEIVER OR PREAMPLIFIER

The CD-S6MK has two analogue signal outputs and one digital output connection on the back of the device. The signal from the integrated D/A converter can be input to a traditional analogue audio component (amplifier) via the analogue outputs (15). On the digital output (16) there is a digital output audio signal which can be processed by external D/A converters or digital processors.

Only one of the three outputs needs to be connected to play CDs. Select the appropriate connection between the CD player and your amplifier, preamplifier, receiver or converter. Bear in mind when doing this that the special sound qualities of the player's hybrid amplifier stage will only be exploited if one of the analogue outputs (15) is used to transmit the music signal.

Use of the analogue RCA output

This is where the stereo audio signal converted to analogue by the high quality integrated D/A converter and amplified by the Hybrid stage is output. One stereo set of RCA cable is required for connection to an amplifier. Connect the RCA connectors ("L" and "R") in the field "AUDIO OUTPUTS" (15) with the left and right audio connectors of the amplifier input (standard line level input) which is usually labelled "CD," "LINE IN" or "FRONT R/L".

Use of the analogue output with XLR connectors

This is where the stereo audio signal converted to analogue by the high quality integrated D/A converter and amplified by the Hybrid stage is output symmetrically. Two XLR cables are required for connection to an amplifier. Connect the XLR connectors "L" and "R" in the field "AUDIO OUTPUTS" (15) with the left and right connectors of the XLR amplifier input which is usually labelled "CD," "XLR IN," "BALANCED IN" or "FRONT R/L".

CONNECTION TO AMPLIFIER, RECEIVER OR PREAMPLIFIER

Use of the digital output

This output emits the music signal as a digital S/PDIF audio signal (PCM). The connection is only required if an external D/A converter is to be used or the player is to be connected to the coaxial digital audio input of an AV receiver or an AV preamplifier. To make the connection you need a coaxial cable with 75 characteristic wave impedance and with a RCA connector on both sides, which is not supplied with the device. Connect the connector "DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL" (16) of the device to the digital input socket of the amplifier which is usually labelled "DIGITAL IN" or "COAXIAL". The best sound is obtained in most cases by connection with one of the analogue outputs (15).

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

A set of headphones equipped with a 6.3 mm jack can be plugged into the "PHONES" socket (13) on the front of the appliance.

All headphones with an impedance of between 32 Ohm and 600 Ohm may be used. Unsuitable headphones with too low impedance may damage the amplifier or produce such unexpectedly loud volume that your hearing may be damaged. The volume should be reduced (14) for safety reasons before a set of phones is connected.

Check that the power supply to your home is appropriate to the device. The required voltage and frequency can be read on the back of the device beside the socket for the mains. If the power supply is appropriate, push the inlet connector of the supplied mains cable firmly into socket for the mains on the back of the device. Connect the other end of the mains cable to a mains socket.

OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS

Operation	Button(s)	Description
Switch on and off	POWER (4)	The amplifier is switched on and off using this button at the front panel, there is no standby option. When switched off the device is internally separated from the AC power. As a precaution, before switching on, the volume setting of your system's amplifier and the headphone volume (14) should be reduced. Once it is switched on, the "WARM UP" LED (6) lights up and the device needs a few seconds until it is ready for operation. It is ready when the warm-up LED has gone out.
Change the level of the analogue audio outputs (15) at the rear panel	VOL + (36)VOL - (37)	This function may only be activated with the remote control and only during playback. This control is to allow the adaptation of the player to the system (mainly the amplifier) and it must not be used to change the volume of the CD player in daily use. It is sufficient for almost all amplifiers/receivers/preamplifiers to put the setting to the maximum and to leave it there. A different value is only used if the CD player is much louder compared with the other sources at the amplifier/receiver or it is distorted (clipping). Hold down the "VOL+” button to raise the output level. Use the "VOL" to reduce it. The two-figure value of the volume appears in the display. The maximum signal level is reached with a setting of 26 and the minimum is at 00. This volume control has no effect on the volume of the headphones (13) connected to the CD player. The HDCD signal is only decoded if the volume is set to its maximum "26".
Change the brightness of the front panel display	DIMMER (21)	This function can only be operated using the associated remote control button. When repeatedly pressed, the display (3) brightness is periodically reduced (1x), switched off (2x) and restored to the original, maximum brightness (3x).
Change the volume of the connected headphones (13)	LEVEL (14)	This function can only be operated on the front of the device. Turn the dial "LEVEL" clockwise to increase the volume in the headphones and anticlockwise to reduce the volume. This volume control has no effect on the output level of the analogue "AUDIO OUTPUTS" (15) on the back of the device.
Set the illumination level of the tube display window	LAMP (17)	The display window for the visible tube (2) can be illuminated with one of three brightness settings, if that is desired. The switch "LAMP" allows selection between these three light levels as well as switching off the illumination (setting "OFF"). Switch position "1" provides the lowest intensity and setting "3" the maximum brightness. This function can only be adjusted on the back of the unit. The button "DIMMER" (21) has no effect on the illumination of the tube display window.

OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

Operation	Button(s)	Description
Start and pause playback	►II (8)(26) PLAY/ PAUSE	This button, both on the front of the device and on the remote control, starts playing the inserted CD and the symbol “►” appears on the display (3) during play. If there is no CD inserted, “NO DISC” appears in the display and pressing the button has no effect. If the button is pressed again while a CD is playing, play will be interrupted at the current position. This “PAUSE” mode is indicated in the display by the symbol “■”. During the pause the disc continues to rotate and when the button is pressed play continues from this position. The “PAUSE” function should only be used for brief interruptions.
Direct selection of a track	Number keys (22)	You can start playing a track at any time by keying in the track number on the remote control. For numbers over 10, you must press the “+10” button as often as necessary until it shows the relevant first figure of the number and then you key in the second figure. If there is no track of the keyed-in number on the CD, the player switches to “STOP” mode. If the player is paused, you cannot select any other track directly with the number buttons.
Stop playback	■ (7)(28) STOP	While a CD is being played, pressing this button stops the playing. If the player was in “PAUSE” mode, this mode will also be ended by pressing the “STOP” button. The total number of tracks on the CD and the total playing time appear in the display (3) again. This button is on both the front of the device and the remote control.
Skip to the following track	►I (11)(35) NEXT	When this button is pressed while the CD is playing, the current track stops playing and the next track in the sequence begins to play. If this button is pressed in “STOP” mode, you can choose all the CD tracks one after the other starting from track 02. Playback can then be started again with the “PLAY/PAUSE” button (8)(26). With the “CANCEL” button (31) the player goes back to “STOP” mode. The button is located both on the front of the device and on the remote control.
Skip to playback the previous track	►(10)(34) BACK	If this button is pressed once while the CD is playing, the current track stops and the actual track starts playing from the start again. Further presses skip to playing the previous tracks in reverse playing sequence. If this button is pressed in the “STOP” mode, you can choose all the CD tracks in reverse order starting with the last track. Playback can then be started again with the “PLAY/PAUSE” button (8)(26). With the “CANCEL” button (31) the player goes back to “STOP” mode. The button is located both on the front of the device and on the remote control.

OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

Operation	Button(s)	Description
Fast forward	► (27) (FAST FORWARD)	The track will be played at higher speed (fast forward) as long as you continue to hold down this button while the CD is playing. If the button is released, playback will continue at normal speed. If the CD play is stopped, then this button has no function. This play function too can only be used via the remote control.
Fast rewind	► (29) (FAST BACK)	The track will be played backwards at higher speed ("rewind") as long as you continue to hold down this button while the CD is playing. If the button is released, play will continue at normal speed in a forward direction. If the CD playback is stopped, then this button has no function. This play function too can only be used via the remote control.
Insert/Change the CD	► (9)(30) OPEN/CLOSE	With this button you open and close the disc tray so that a CD can be inserted or removed. This button is located both on the front of the device and on the remote control. If the text "OVER" appears in the display (3), then the CD contains more than 16 tracks. Some of the tracks cannot then be shown in the display's music menu.

OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

ADVANCED PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

Operation	Button(s)	Description
Delete the selected playing sequence	CANCEL (31)	This button deletes a program set up with the "PGM" function (32). If no pro- gram has been set up, then this button has no function. If the button is pressed during a pause, any selected program will be deleted and you can continue to play the current track and the remaining CD tracks with "PLAY/PAUSE" (8)(26). Just as with the program set-up, this action may only be performed with the remote control.
Switch between normal and random playback	RANDOM (33)	The function activated with this remote control button ensures that all the CD tracks are played in random order. This function cannot be used for playing a program set up with "PGM" (32). If this button is pressed during play or pause, the current track is stopped and the playing of all the CD tracks in ran- dom order begins. In the display, this play mode will be indicated by the text "RAN". Pressing the "RANDOM" button again switches off random playing and playing will continue from the current position.
Switch between playing the content of the CD once, repeating an individ- dual track and repeating all the tracks on the CD	REPEAT (25)	If this button is pressed once while the CD is playing, the current track will be played over and over again when it has finished. In the display (3) this operation mode is indicated by the text "REPEAT 1". If this button is pres- sed twice while the CD was playing, then the entire CD or the entire pro- gram will be played over and over again when it has finished. In the dis- play this operation mode is indicated by the text "REPEAT ALL". A third press of the key switches this function off. The desired repeat mode can also be switched on even when play is stopped or for a selected pro- gram. The "REPEAT" button is to be found only on the remote control.
Repeat a custom section of the track as an endless loop	A-B (23)	While the CD is playing, the first press of this key marks the start of the section (A) and the second press marks the end of this section (B). As soon as both points are selected, the player continues to play the marked extract over and over again until the "A-B" key is pressed again or "STOP" (7)(28) is pressed. In the display (3) this play mode is indicated with the symbol "A←B". After the A-B playback has been stopped with the "STOP" key (7)(28), the marked points will be deleted. This play opti- on too can only be controlled via the remote control.
Play a short introduction of every track	INTRO (24)	You can press this remote control key if the beginning of every track is only to be played for a brief time. In this mode the first ten seconds of the track will be played then it will skip to the next track in the sequence. This function is also known by the term "Intro Scan". Even if a program has been set up for the play sequence (32), all the CD tracks will each be played once for a brief time after the "INTRO" key has been pressed. Pressing this key again ends the Intro Mode and continues playing the remaining section from the current position onwards. The text "INTRO" will be shown on the display (3) while the "Intro Scan" is active. If this key is pressed during play or pause, the Intro Mode always starts with the first CD track.

OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

ADVANCED PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

Operation	Button(s)	Description
Program the playback order	PGM (32)	With this function it is possible to set up a desired playing sequence of the CD tracks. This also allows you to play a smaller selection of your own choice from all the CD tracks. This programming can only be done with the remote control. The "program" is set up by the following procedure: ·Press the PGM button. ·Enter the numbers of all the desired tracks one after the other on the number pad (22) of the remote control. For track 10 use the "10" button. For all other two-figure track numbers first press the "+" button as many times as necessary until the number of 10's is correct, then press the button for the last figure (for track 23 press the "+" button twice and the "3" button once). ·To confirm the program press "PGM" or "PLAY/PAUSE" (8)(26). The program will be run immediately. If the "REPEAT" function (25) is not then operated, the program will run once and then be deleted. The "REPEAT" play function (25) can also be applied to the programmed track selection. In this case, even if "STOP" (7)(28) is pressed, the program remains in the memory and it will run again with the next play. You can see on the display from the text "PGM" that a program is active. It is only if you press "CANCEL" (31), eject the CD or switch off the CD player that your own playing sequence is deleted.
Indication of the remaining playing time	REMAIN (21)	After pressing this remote control key while the CD is playing, the remaining time of the current track will be shown (indicated by the text "REMAIN" in the display (3)). Pressing the key again switches the display to the remaining playing time of the entire CD or the entire program, with the display then showing "REMAIN ALL". Pressing the key a third time switches back to the normal playing time display.

PLAYING HDCD's

Any HDCD inserted is recognised automatically. The HDCD LED will only light up if an HDCD is inserted, if it has been started and if the output level of the analogue outputs has been set to its

maximum value of "26" ("VOL" keys (36)(37)). The HDCD signal will only be decoded if this display lights up!

TIPS

Burn in/ Warm up

Your audio components need a certain time period until they reach maximum performance. The duration of this "warm up" time is very different for the various elements of your audio system. Higher and homogeneous sound quality is achieved while keeping the device switched on.

Your audio specialist dealer has enough experience to give you more information.

Net frequency noise

Some audio source devices may in combination with the amplifier cause a humming noise at power line frequency audible from your speakers. Usually, its volume varies with the volume setting of the amplifier. This is no sign of a defect or fault of your audio products but has to be eliminated. Generally, every wall-powered device connected to the ground wire of the power plug can cause this problem when connected to the amplifier.

Experience shows that this problem is mainly caused by antenna-connected components (as TV-sets or Tuners), personal computers, electrostatic loud

speakers, subwoofoers, record players or headphone amplifiers that are connected to the audio inputs of the amplifier. Another possible reason for humming noise is electromagnetic interference of other components' power supplies with pick-up systems of record players (change the place of the record player for a test).

In most electric devices the ground potentials of all signals are connected to each other at one central point, where they have one common connection. If the device uses the protective conductor of the wall outlet, the corresponding wire of the line cord is connected intractably to the metal housing of the device. This is mostly the point where the central grounding point is attached to. By doing this the housing is able to shield all signals from external radiated noise. Some main amplifiers are equipped with a "Ground Lift" switch. If it is activated, ground potential of the chassis and the protective ground wire are being separated from the central signal ground point. The protective ground wire keeps its function. Sometimes this helps prevent noise caused by errors in grounding.

If the problem occurs and cannot be solved by yourself your audio specialist dealer will help you.

SEARCH FOR ERRORS

Symptom	Possible Cause	Countermeasure
Unit does not work after pressing the power button	Mains cable is not connected to a suitable mains wall outlet.Mains cable has not been firmly inserted into wall power socket and the device's socket. Otherwise it may be defective.Unit fuse or unit is defective.	Connect to a functioning socket using a suitable mains voltage Check the power cable. If necessary, exchange it with a suitable mains cable and push its plug firmly into wall socket and the device's power connector.Contact your dealer.
An inserted disc is not read	An unsuitable data medium e.g. a DVD or a data CD-R has been inserted.Perhaps the CD is dirty or scratched.The CD was not inserted with the printed side up.A CD-R was written at too great a speed.	The relevant disc cannot be played with this player. The player can only play audio CDs and HDCDs.Clean the CD and try it again.Insert the CD in the correct position.The disc cannot be played.
Play does not start after pressing "PLAY/PAUSE" (8)(26)	If there is a large major in the ambient temperature, moisture may have precipitated in the player's drive.	After 1-2 hours the moisture should have evaporated and the CD will play again.
No sound on both channels although the unit is ready for use (front panel display (3) is functional)	A wrong input channel or a volume setting too low has been selected at the amplifier.The appropriate audio output of the player is not connected or not correctly connected with the desired input connector of the receiver/amplifier.CD playing has not been started.Output level "VOL" (36)(37) has been set too low with the remote control.	Check and correct the connections and settingsCreate an audio connection between the CD player and the receiver/amplifier as described in the "Installation" section.Start playback with "PLAY/PAUSE" (8)(26). Carefully increase the output level.
Front panel display does not work	It has been switched off before using "DIM-MER" (20).	Press the button "DIMMER" (20) one more time.
No sound in the headphones	Headphones not plugged in.The volume control "LEVEL" (14) has been set too low.CD playback has not yet been started.He headphones faulty.	Connect the 6.3 mm jack plug of the headphones to the connection socket "PHONES" (13).Cautiously raise the volume with this dial.Start playback with "PLAY/PAUSE" (8)(26).Use another set of headphones.

SEARCH FOR ERRORS

Symptom	Possible Cause	Countermeasure
No audio playback on one channel	One of the signal cables between CD player and amplifier input has not yet been plugged in or is defective.	Check the cable connections, tighten them if necessary.
	One of the loudspeaker cables or (if you are using pre & main amplifiers) one of the signal cables between pre and main amplifier is not correctly connected or is faulty.	Check all the connections of the amplifiers and whether the loudspeakers are working.
Poor sound quality	Analogue audio outputs of the CD player are connected to phono inputs of the amplifier/receiver/preamplifier.	Use a normal high level input ("CD" or "LINE IN") on these devices.
	The cable connections are not tight, the connectors are dirty or a cable is defective.	Check the cables and cable connections.
The remote control cannot perform any functions	No batteries inserted in the remote control, batteries are not inserted correctly or are depleted.	Check and replace the batteries if necessary.
	The line-of-sight between the remote control and the unit is obstructed, the range was exceeded or the hand unit was operated from a position too far to one side.	Try to point the remote control at the front of the unit only when the sight-line is clear, within a 7-metre distance and, if possible, facing the unit.
	The unit is not switched on.	Switch on the unit.
Humming low frequency noise is audible, even as no audio source is playing back	See section "Net frequency noise" in the chapter "Tips".	See section "Net frequency noise" in the chapter "Tips".

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

D/A converter:

Frequency response:

Total Harmonic Distortion:

Signal to Noise Ratio:

Dynamic Range:

Audio Output Voltage:

Outputs:

Channel Separation:

AC power connection type:

Dimensions (W× H× D)

Weight:

Colour:

Tubes:

24 bit / 96 kHz

10 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5dB)

< 0.003 %

95dB

100dB

2V± 1.6 dB

1x digital coaxial, 1x headphone jack 6.3 mm

90dB

230V/50Hz

430× 125× 330mm

9 kg

silver / black

3 × 12AX7, 1 × 12AU7

GLOSSARY

Audio Sources/Source devices

These are the components of your HiFi system and all other appliances, whose sound you want to hear over the system and are thus connected to the pre-amplifier, amplifier or receiver. This includes CD players, DVD players, tuners (radians), cassette players, DAT recorders, personal computers, record players, portable audio devices and many more.

Dynamics

The volume difference between the quietest and the loudest sounds possible in audio signals (without distortion or transition to noise).

Input sensitivity

Term for the smallest average (RMS) input voltage which causes the maximum output power at the maximum volume setting on the amplifier. Examples: 100mV to 500mV (Millivolts) on high level inputs, 2mV to 5mV on the phono MM input or 0.1mV to 0.5mV on the phono MC input.

HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital)

Listening tests showed that an increase in the resolution of digital CD recordings starting from 16 bits represents improvements in sound. HDCD is a recording/playback process for standards CD's with a sampling depth of 20 bits and data compression. In this patented procedure the sound material is recorded at a 20-bit sampling resolution. The sound quality compared with standard Audio-CD's is improved as a result. These discs labelled HDCD are downward-compatible to standard players, but can only be played to their full quality in special players. HDCD-signalling is stored in the lower value bits of the conventional sound sample, which represents inaudible alterations there. Only very few CD titles are obtainable in this extended format.

dB-Level

This is a way of describing any physical quantity; it is a common measurement for signal voltages and the volume. It is given in decibels (dB). Alternating signal voltages below 1V (RMS) are described as "line level" voltages, which are suitable as music signals for amplifier inputs. Inputs on amplifiers (mostly represented by RCA sockets), which are designed for signals on the CD player, tape recorder, DVD player etc. are also referred to as "line level inputs" or "high-level inputs". Those signal inputs must not be confused with inputs that accept preamplified signals.

RCA

RCA is the American name for coaxial RCA connectors and sockets, originally the abbreviation for "Radio Corporation of America", the name of a United States company. Both the plug and cable consist of a rod-shaped inner lead and a cylindrical-shaped outer lead. This enables a mono audio signal or a video signal to be transmitted. Compared to the XLR plug connector, this type of connection is also called "unbalanced signal connection".

XLR

Also: "Symmetrical Connection" or "balanced". A plug-and-socket connection for audio devices. It is round (with approx. 1.5cm in diameter) and has 3 contacts/pins. XLR is an alternative connection to RCA used to transmit NF-Signals in professional audio equipment. The advantage is one additional transmission path for the same but phase inverted signal. If the receiving device can process this, all inducted noise received in the cable screen can be eliminated. The signal voltage level used for this type of transfer is higher, so it is a more robust less sensitive signal path.

CONSIGNES DE SECURITE

1. Système US (Pin 2 = COLD, Pin 3 = HOT)

1x RCA stereo, 1x XLR stereo,

Please keep the receipt, store it together with this manual. The receipt is your proof for the beginning of the warranty period. Note the serial number in the following box, you can read it from the rear side of the device.

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