CD31 Compact Disc Player
PREFACE Copyright and acknowledgements Copyright 2004 Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved. Primare Systems AB Renvägen 1 SE-352 45 Växjö Sweden Issue: CD31 The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication. However, our policy is one of continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commit ment on the part of Primare Systems AB. Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved. All other product names are trademarks or registered trade marks of their respective owners. FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home installations. EEC: This product has been de signed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020. This guide was produced by Condesign Ljungby AB. www.condesign.se 200503 I
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome to the CD31 Compact Disc Player... 1 Using the CD31 with other Primare products... 2 Technical specification... 3 Power connection... 4 Safety instructions... 4 Switching on and off... 4 USING THE CD31 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Playing a disc... 9 To stop play... 9 To pause a CD... 10 Locating a position on the disc... 10 To step between tracks... 10 To scan through the disc... 10 HOW TO GET STARTED Power Connection... 5 Switching on and off... 5 Back panel connections... 6 Audio outputs... 7 Data, RS232, TOS-link, AES/EBU... 7 Infra-red remote control... 7 Front panel controls... 8 PROGRAMMING THE CD31 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Changing the front panel display... 11 To change the time display... 11 Repeating playback... 11 Programming a selection of tracks... 12 Random selection of tracks... 13 To dim the front panel display... 13 III
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Welcome to the CD31 Compact Disc Player INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Primare CD31 Compact Disc Player! This chapter introduces you to its key features, and explains how you can use it to achieve superb sound from your CD collection. Every component of the CD31, from the CD transport to the audio output stage, has been designed to achieve the highest possible audio performance. The Primare CD31 Compact Disc Player uses an advanced DVS mechanism. A precision crystal clock oscillator is used in addition to the use of jitter correction Burr-Brown DIR1703 to ensure low jitter, for excellent audio performance. Precision digital to analogue conversion Digital to analogue conversion is performed by four 24 bit/ 96 Khz Burr-Brown PCM1704 of the highest selection, K-grade! Interpolation filtering is carried out by the excellent DF1704. Circuits capable of true 24 bit input data and 96 Khz sampling rate. DAC s are configured in a truly balanced configuration where each DAC uses its own current to voltage converter stage, finished in a single ended output stage with an active current source instead of, the more common, use of passive resistors. In addition to providing, the recommended balanced XLR audio outputs the CD31 also includes unbalanced RCA for analogue audio output. For digital outputs there is a selection of three options, RCA 75ohm (SPDIF), optical TOS-Link and the professional XLR 110ohm (AES/EBU). 1
INTRODUCTION No compromise power supply for the highest possible performance The Primare CD31 Compact Disc Player uses eight separate isolated power supplies for the digital, analogue circuits, and transport mechanism, for maximum isolation. For the analogue part, discrete and ultrafast regulation, placed very close to the analogue stage, is used The result is an extremely high signal to noise ratio, allowing you to take full advantage of the dynamic range possible with CD. Careful design for mechanical stability As with all Primare units, the CD31 Compact Disc Player is housed in an alloy heavy gauge steel chassis, which provides strength, rigidity, and screening, while being effective at damping vibrations from external sources. The front panel design isolates the display circuitry from the audio circuitry to avoid interference. Intuitive user interface In keeping with the philosophy of the Primare range of systems, the CD31 can be controlled through a very simple and intuitive interface, designed so that it will not distract you from the pleasure of listening to music on your system. In fact most of the features of the CD31 can be accessed through just six front panel push buttons. The full set of functions, including scan and programming, is available using the remote control supplied with the CD31. Alternatively, all the functions of the CD31 can be controlled by the C22 remote control, along with the other Primare components in your system. 2
INTRODUCTION Using the CD31 with other Primare products Although the CD31 Compact Disc Player is flexible enough to work with virtually any other equipment you have in your system, it is ideally suited for use with the Primare I30 Integrated Amplifier. A particular benefit of using the CD31 with a Primare preamplifier is that you can control your entire system with a single remote control, to give you a fully integrated system with the simplest possible user interface. Technical specification Mechanism DVS D/A Converter 4 x Burr-Brown 1704 K grade Output Analogue Unbalanced 2.0 VRMS Output Analogue Balanced 4.0 VRMS Output Impedance 100 Ohm Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 khz (-0.5dB) Signal to Noise Ratio 105 db Harmonic Distortion >0.01% (20 Hz 20 khz) Digital Output Coaxial (SPDIF) 75 Ohm Digital Output AES/EBU 110 Ohm Power Consumption Operating 34 W Power Consumption Standby 16 W Dimensions 430 x 385 x 100 mm Weight 10.5 kg Color Option Black, Titanium 3
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HOW TO GET STARTED This chapter introduces the back panel connections and the front panel controls of the CD31 Compact Disc Player. Power connection Warning: Before connecting power check that the required supply voltage, indicated on the back panel, cor re sponds to your local AC supply. If a different voltage is stated on the type plate do not connect the CD31 to the mains power, and seek advice from your dealer. Connect the mains power using the enclosed mains cable. NOTE: Always disconnect the CD31 and all other units in the system from the mains power before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables. Failure to do this might seriously damage the unit. Safety instructions To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the CD31. If you want to build in the CD31 you need to be sure to allow space of at least 20 cm behind, 10 cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit. This is to prevent fire or damage caused by overheating. Also make sure that the main switch is accessable. Switching on and off To switch on Use the main switch under the left-hand edge of the housing (1). During normal operation you can leave the CD31 switched on and in standby mode. To switch on from standby or to standby 1 Pressing on the front panel or on the remote control, will change the standby mode. 5
HOW TO GET STARTED Back panel connections A B C D I H G F E A. External IR/input B. Data port C. RS232 port D. Main power input and fuse E. Digital AES/ EBU output F. Digital TOSlink output G. Digital SPDIF output H. Analog RCA outputs I. Analog XLR outputs 6
HOW TO GET STARTED Audio outputs The CD31 provides alternative audio outputs. Analogue output The analogue output provides for both the recommended balanced XLR outputs and the conventional unbalanced RCA for connection with an appropriate stereo amplifier. Digital output The CD31 Compact Disc Player provides one S/PDIF, one TOSlink and one AES/EBU digital output for connection to a digital preamplifier or digital surround processor. Infra-red remote control The CD31 is controlled by an infra-red remote control pointed at the front panel. The CD31 can also be controlled by using the IR-input at the backpanel. Switch off the CD31 using the main switch under the left-hand edge of the housing. Hold down the button at the front and then switch on again by using the main switch. The standby indicator lamp will blink three times. For security reasons this setting disappears every time the CD31 player is switched off by using the main switch. To re ac ti vate the IR-input at the backpanel the above de scribed pro ce dure has to be repeated. Data, RS232 The DATA input is intended for use with future products. The RS232 port will allow you to connect to a home automation installation system. It will also allow you authorized personnel to connect to the CD31 for service and future upgrades. 7
HOW TO GET STARTED Front panel controls The main functions of the CD31 Compact disc player can be accessed using the 6 front panel push buttons. Information about the CD31 operation is shown on the display. H A B C D E F G A. Repeats a track, or the entire disc. B. Restarts the current track, or steps to the previous track. C. Steps to the next track. D. Display, informs you about operation in progress. E. Opens or closes the disc tray and also stops the disc. F. Plays or pauses the disc. G. Switches the CD31 to standby, or switches it on from standby. H. Disc tray 8
USING THE CD31 COMPACT DISC PLAYER This chapter explains how to operate the CD31 Compact Disc Player, using either the front panel controls or the remote control. Playing a disc To insert a disc Hold down the button on the front panel, or on the remote control, to open the tray. Place the CD in the tray with the label facing upwards. Press the button on the front panel or the remote control to close the tray. The front panel display shows that a CD is placed in the tray. The CD31 is now ready to play. Alternatively press one of the buttons 1-9 and, if required, +10 on the remote control to start playing a specific track. For example: To play track 16; press the +10 button followed by the 6 button. To play track 22; press the +10 button twice, followed by the 2 button. While a disc is playing the front panel display shows the current track number and the elapsed time of the current track. To play a disc Press the button on the front panel, or the button on the remote control. To stop play Press the button on the front panel or the remote control. 9
USING THE CD31 COMPACT DISC PLAYER To pause a CD Press the button on the front panel or the button on the remote control. The front panel shows PAUSE. You can then resume play by pressing the button on the front panel or the button on the remote control. Locating a position on the disc You can step between tracks to locate a particular track on the disc, or you can scan forwards or backwards to locate a position within a track. To scan through the disc Press once the button to reverse scanning or the button to start forward scanning. You can use the button on the front panel or the remote control. You can increase the scanning by pressing the button (reverse) or the button (forward) again. There are four different scan speeds. As you scan the disc, the front panel display shows the current track and the and position within the track. Press the button on the front panel, or the button on the remote control to start playing from the position you have located. To step between tracks Press the or buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The front panel display shows the number of the track as you step. When you release the button the current track starts playing from the beginning. 10
PROGRAMMING THE CD31 COMPACT DISC PLAYER This chapter explains how to use the more advanced features of the CD31 Compact Disc Player which you can access from the remote control. Changing the front panel display You can change the front panel time display to show elapsed and remaining time for the current track, or elapsed and remaining time for the entire disc. To change the time display Press the DISP button on the remote control. The display switches between the following four options: Elapsed time for the current track Repeating playback To repeat the current track Press the button on the front panel, or the Repeat button on the remote control. The front panel shows REPEAT TRK Remaining time for the current track Elapsed time for the entire disc To repeat the entire disc Press the button on the front panel, or the Repeat button on the remote control twice. The front panel shows REPEAT DSC: Remaining time for the entire disc 11
PROGRAMMING THE CD31 COMPACT DISC PLAYER To repeat a specific section of a disc (Repeat A-B) During this operation the disc has to be running. Press the TOP button on the remote control at the start of the section you want to repeat. The front panel display shows REPEAT A: Programming a selection of tracks The CD31 Compact Disc Player allows you to program a selection of tracks on the current disc. You can then play just the tracks you have selected. You can step through your selection with the or buttons. Press the TOP button again at the end of the section you want to repeat. The front panel display shows REPEAT AB: The compact discplayer will then automatically return to the start of of the section you have marked and play back repeatedly. To program a selection of tracks Press the MEM button on the remote control while the disc is stopped. The front panel display shows PGM SEQ. Select with buttons 1-9 and, if required, the +10 button As you select tracks the front panel display shows the number of the track you are programming and the number of the step in the program, the duration of the track. Turn off repeat Press the TOP button again. The REPEAT AB symbol in the front panel display will be cleared. 12
PROGRAMMING THE CD31 COMPACT DISC PLAYER To play the selection you have programmed Press the button on the remote control. The currently played track always flashes in the tracklist on the front panel display Press the button on the remote control to stop the CD. Press the MEM button for a new selection or press the MEM button twice and the compact discplayer reverts to normal playing mode. Random selection of tracks Press the MODE button on the remote control. The front panel display will show RND SEQ. Press the button on the remote control to stop the CD. Press the MODE button on the remote control and the compact discplayer will revert to normal playing mode. To dim the front panel display Press the DIM button on the remote control. There are three levels of illumination and blank. Press the DIM button again to restore the normal display Press the button on the remote control. The compact disc player selects random tracks from your CD. 13