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D Series
Compact Disc Player
Owners' Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CHECKINGTHEPOWERSUPPLYSETTING
PLUGFITTINGINSTRUCTIONS(UKONLY)
For your own safety please read the following instructions carefully
before attempting to connect this unit to the mains.
The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a 13A mains
plug fitted with a 3A fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it
isimportantthata3Aoneisused. Iftheplugneedstobechangedbecause
it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off
and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The
plug must then be disposed of safely, as insertion into a 13A socket is likely
tocauseanelectricalhazard. Shoulditbenecessarytofita3-pinBSmains
plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted as shown in this diagram.
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug. Connect them as follows:-
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Check that the rear of your unit indicates the correct supply voltage.
If your mains supply voltage is different, consult your dealer.
This unit is designed to operate only on the supply voltage and type that
is indicated on the rear panel of the unit. Connecting to other power
sources may damage the unit.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
This equipment must be switched off when not in use and must not be used
unless correctly earthed. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove the unit’s cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If the power cord
is fitted with a moulded mains plug the unit must not be used if the plastic
fuse carrier is not in place. Should you lose the fuse carrier the correct
part must be reordered from your Cambridge Audio dealer.
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The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter ‘N’ or coloured BLACK.
GREEN /
YELLOW
E
FUSE
The wire which is coloured BROWN must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter ‘L’ or coloured RED
BLUE
N
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an
equilateraltriangleisintendedtoalerttheusertothepresence
of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
L
BROWN
The wire which is coloured GREEN/
YELLOWmustbeconnectedtotheterminal
which is marked with the letter ‘E’ or
colouredGREEN.
CORD
GRIP
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltriangleisintended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant
to this appliance.
NOTE: If your model does not have an earth wire, then disregard this
instruction.
If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp fuse must be fitted, or if any
other type of plug is used a 3 Amp or 5 Amp fuse must be fitted, either
in the plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.
This product complies with European Low Voltage
(73/23/EEC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility
(89/336/EEC) Directives when used according to this
instruction manual. For continued compliance only
Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with
this product and servicing must be referred to qualified
service personnel
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This product is not user serviceable, never attempt to repair, disassemble
or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem. A serious electric
shock could result if this precautionary measure is ignored. In the event
of a problem or failure, please contact your dealer.
INSTALLATION
Please take a moment to read these notes before installing your D Series
Compact Disc player, they will enable you to get the best performance and
prolong the life of the product.
This unit may be installed on any sturdy, level surface. Since the power
transformers generate a magnetic hum field of moderate strength, a
turntable should not be located nearby.
REARPANELCONNECTIONS
Some features may not apply to all models
Refer to the diagram on your accompanying Owners’ Certificate
The unit requires ventilation. Do not situate it on a rug or other soft surface
and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles.
1. LINE OUTPUT
Use quality interconnect cables from these sockets to any line level
input on your amplifier
Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet.
Never allow this unit to come into contact with water or other liquids and
ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille. In either
event, switch it off immediately, disconnect it from the mains supply and
contact your dealer for advice.
2. OPTICAL / CLOCK INPUT
Industry standard 'Toslink' input for connection to DACs with a suitable
clock output. The result of this is the virtual elimination of the main
causes of distortion in every digital audio set-up.
Do not route the power cable so that it can be walked upon or damaged
by other items near it.
3. OPTICAL OUTPUT
Use this socket to connect to the input of a separate DAC or digital
recording machine. Use a high quality fibre optic interconnect cable
designed specifically for audio use.
Like all audiophile electronic components, this unit will perform best once
it has warmed up. When using for the first time it is advisable that it is left
on, playing music, for at least 36 hours prior to critical listening. For
subsequent use, a warm up period of 10-15 minutes is recommended for
maximumenjoyment.
4. DIGITAL OUTPUT
This coaxial output is for input to a separate DAC or digital recording
machine. Use a high quality 75 ohm BNC interconnect cable for this
connection (not one designed for normal audio use).
Do not plug your CD player directly into a power amplifier unless it has
a variable output level.
5. AC POWER SOCKET
Once you have completed all connections to the amplifier, plug the AC
Power Cable into an appropriate mains socket. Your Compact Disc
player is now ready for use.
If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period, switch it off and unplug
it from the mains socket.
To clean the unit, wipe its case with a moist, lint-free cloth. Do not use
anycleaningfluidscontainingalcohol,ammoniaorabrasives. Donotspray
an aerosol at or near your CD player.
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FRONTPANELCONTROLS
Refer to the diagram on your accompanying Owner’s Manual
LOADINGANDUNLOADINGDISCS
1. Press the POWER switch.
2. PresstheOPEN/CLOSEbutton. Thedisctraywillopen. Ifthedisctray
is blocked while operating, the tray will stop and automatically after
approximately 8 seconds.
1. POWER
This control switches the mains power to the Compact Disc player ON
and OFF.
3. When the disc tray has opened fully, place a disc carefully in the tray
with the label side facing up.
2. OPEN/CLOSE
Allows you to open and close the disc tray, thus making it possible to
load a disc
4. To close the disc tray, press the OPEN/CLOSE button again. When
the tray with a correctly loaded disc is fully closed, the disc will start
turning automatically. After the CD player has read the disc it will be
instandbymode,thedisplaylookingliketheexamplebelow-herethere
are eight tracks on the disc, which have a total running time of forty
eight minutes and fifty five seconds
3. PROGRAM/REPEAT
Allows the program and repeat functions to be accessed
4. RANDOM
Allows the player to choose the order in which the tracks are played
5. STOP
Stops the CD playing
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6. PLAY/PAUSE
Plays the disc and pauses play
5. ThedisctraycanbeopenedatanytimebypressingtheOPEN/CLOSE
button. Only remove the disc after the tray has fully opened
7. SHUTTLE SWITCH
Skips between tracks and searches through tracks
NOTE
Do not put anything except a Compact Disc into the tray, foreign objects
may damage the mechanism.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Do not force the tray by hand during the opening and closing operations.
To avoid dirt and dust entering the mechanism, keep the disc tray closed.
This unit has been designed to
play Compact Discs bearing the
identification logo shown here. No
other discs can be used
If the Compact Disc is seriously scratched or too dirty the player may not
be able to read it or play it.
Never load more than one disc into the disc tray at one time.
OPERATION
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NORMAL DISC PLAY
1. Switch on your amplifier and set its input selector to the correct
position. Adjust the volume control to a minimum.
LOCATINGAPARTICULARPOINTINATRACK
1. Ensure that the disc is playing the desired track.
2. Turn the shuttle switch clockwise as far as it will go and hold it in this
position. The track time will fast forward.
2. Press the POWER switch.
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and load a disc.
3. Release the shuttle switch when the desired time has been reached.
Play will resume.
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the tray. The CD player
will read the disc and enter standby mode.
4. By holding the switch in the anti-clockwise position the track time will
fast-rewind
5. Press the PLAY button. The disc will start playing from the beginning
of the first track.
REPEATINGTRACKS
1. Ensure that the disc is playing the desired track.
6. When the last track has finished playing, the CD player will return to
standby mode.
2. Press the PROGRAM/REPEAT button. Repeat will appear on the
display. The selected track will now be repeated until the function is
turned off.
7. TostopthediscatanypointpresstheSTOPbutton. PressingthePLAY
button while the disc is playing will pause the disc, play can be
resumed by pressing the PLAY button again.
3. To repeat the whole disc press PROGRAM/REPEAT twice. REPEAT
ALL will appear on the display. The whole disc will now be repeated
until the function is turned off.
LOCATINGASPECIFICTRACK
1. Ensure that a disc is loaded and the player is in standby mode.
4. Press PROGRAM/REPEAT again to turn off the repeat function.
2. A quick clockwise turn of the shuttle switch will cause the track
number to increase by one.
PLAYING TRACKS IN A RANDOM ORDER
1. Ensure that a disc is loaded and the player is in standby mode
3. Repeat this until the required track is selected.
2. PresstheRANDOMbutton. TheCDPlayerwillnowplaytheentiredisc
in a random order.
4. Press PLAY. The disc will play to the end and then return to standby
mode
3. PressRANDOMtoexitRandomfunction. Thediscwillcontinueplaying
to the end in the correct order.
5. Turning the shuttle switch anti-clockwise will cause the track number
to decrease by one
4. Press the STOP button at any time to stop the disc and exit the random
function.
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PROGRAMMINGDISCPLAY
1. Ensure that a disc is loaded and the player is in standby mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
THERE IS NO POWER
2. Press PROGRAM/REPEAT. The Program setup will appear in the
display
Ensure that the AC power cord is connected securely.
Ensure that the plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched
on.
3. Using the shuttle switch or the remote handset skip to the track number
that you want to program as your first track.
Check fuse in the mains plug or adaptor.
4. Press PROGRAM/REPEAT. The desired track is now entered and the
program number increases by one.
THE PLAYER WILL NOT READ THE DISC
Check the disc is not loaded upside down.
Check that the disc is not too scratched or dirty
5. Repeat steps three & four until all your desired tracks are entered.
6. Press PLAY. The programmed tracks will play.
THERE IS NO SOUND
Ensure that the amplifier is set correctly
Check that the interconnects are inserted correctly
7. You can use the skip & search functions to move through your
programmed selection in the same way as normal playback.
THE DISC IS SKIPPING
Check that the disc is not too scratched or dirty
Ensure that the player is on a firm surface and is not subject to vibrations
8. Pressing STOP at any time will wipe the program and return the player
to standby mode.
USINGNUMERICALKEYS (OPERATIONFROMREMOTE
THERE IS A HUM COMING FROM THE SPEAKER
Ensure that all cable connections are secure
HANDSET)
You can use the numerical keys on your supplied remote handset to
choose tracks.
REMOTE HANDSET WILL NOT FUNCTION
Check that the batteries have not expired
Ensure that the signal is reaching the CD player
1. Ensure that a disc is loaded. The player can be in standby mode or
playing.
2. Simply press the number of the desired track and the player will play
the disc from the start of that track.
3. If the track number required is greater than ten and less than twenty,
press +10 followed by the second digit of the number. If the track
number required is between twenty and twenty-nine, press +10 twice
followed by the second digit of the number.
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