Musical Fidelity CD Pre24 User's Manual
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1. Initially 1a Total tracks and total time SETENE INDEX MIS SEC 33 57 2 Track remaining time CD TERT ae aes PRESS TRACK INDEX MIN SEC 1 23 43 then after a few seconds 1b CO TEXT DISC TITLE 3 Disc remaining time OD TERT MIN BEC 34 56 Cs TERT Then with each press of the TIME button the display will cycle between the two text states 4 Track title original play mode 2 Main artist s name MAIN ARTIST CH TEXT 1 Return to la then 1b Issue 4 May 2002 Instructions for Use Page 16 of 19 eee a a CD TEXT OTHER LANGUAGES Other Languages A limited number of CD text discs also have an other language option In this case after loading the disc the dis play shows the current or default language after murt has been appeared underneath the text legend If the player cannot read one of the lan guages identified in the disc s digital data the display will show OTHER LANG after loading the text CD To change language with a suitable text disc before playing the text CD Press the LANGUAGE button on the front panel The current operating language will then appear in the display Press NEXT or PREVIOUS on the front panel or lt lt or gt gt on the remote con trol to find the required language Press the LANGUAGE button again to store the setting Notes If a non text disc is loaded p2. Specifications CONTENTS Mains plug U K only Modification warning Warnings Radio frequency interference Installation precautions User information Use and illustration Front and rear panel illustrations Interconnection procedure Switching on Input source selection Mute function Line input monitoring Tape recording Loading and playing discs Pause Index points Track selection Search Displaying playback time Repeat playback A B repeat playback Shuffle playback Introduction search Programmed play Random Music Selection Programmed play continued Autospace Display on off CD text discs Other languages Basic problem solving Instructions for Use Page 2 of 19 ee nee ee SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT UK only This unit is supplied in the U K with a mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug If for any reason you need to cut off the plug please remove the fuse holder and dispose of the plug safely out of reach of children Jt 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 Green and yellow Earth Blt ha Neutral BrOWihise cdeeeetiitcnsciitesiseeses Live 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 your plug proceed as
3. Do not remove any covers or try to gain access refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent There are no internal user adjustments NOTE Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claims There are fuses inside this product In the unlikely event that one blows refer the unit to your audio dealer Do NOT try to replace the fuse yourself as this will invalidate the warranty Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush For more thorough cleaning of the cabinet and remote control use a moist cloth We do not recommend the use of solvents such as white spirit or thinners as they could damage 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 of your audio system during electrical storms remove the mains plugs and disconnect any aerial lead If after sales service is required to help your dealer identify the CD Pre please quote the serial number located on the rear panel of the unit Issue 4 May 2002 CD Pre 4 Instructions for Use Page 6 of 19 en ee ee ee REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL The remote control enables most functions of the CD pre amplifier to be operated from a con venient distance Equivalent buttons on the remote handset have the same functions as the those on the front panel of the unit Some operations are only available via the handset As the
4. dirty Clean disc surface Remote control does not work POWER switch is off Set switch to on One or more batteries inserted Insert batteries correctly the wrong way round Batteries are flat Change batteries do not mix old and new ones Remote control is not pointed Ensure there is no obstruc directly towards the front tion between the remote panel of the pre amplifier control and front panel Remote control range has Batteries are running out Change batteries do not greatly reduced mix old and new ones If none of the above actions effect a cure please contact your dealer or Musical Fidelity service agent Do not open the case of the CD Pre yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee Issue 4 May 2002 re Instructions for Use Page 18 of 19 SPECIFICATIONS CD Pre 4 Combination CD player digital amp analogue pre amplifier CD SECTION DAC architecture 24 bit Delta Sigma Bitstream Dual differential 8 times oversampling CD or DVD audio conversion only Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz lt 0 02dB Channel balance 20Hz to 20kHz lt 0 02dB Stereo separation 20Hz to 20kHz gt 98dB Total harmonic OdB digital level 0 002 distortion at 1kHz 10dB digital level 0 004 70dB digital level 0 050 Signal noise ratio 20Hz to 20kHz 114dB A weighted Audio output at digital OdB level 1kHz 2 14VRMS nominal Total correlated jitter lt 189pS PRE AMPLIFIER SECTION Direct Analogue AtoD
5. on the disc Issue 4 May 2002 DISC PLAY If PLAY PAUSE is pressed the CD player will go into play mode an arrow confirm ing playback will appear on the left and the current track and index point will be displayed similar to the following example Again the calendar grid shows playback progress of the first 20 tracks only When all tracks on the CD have been played playback stops and the display reverts to PAUSE Pressing the PLAY PAUSE button whilst a disc is playing pauses playback of the disc A pause symbol ll appears in the dis play window next to the play arrow The disc will continue spinning but the track does not advance and the CD Pre s output is muted Pressing PLAY PAUSE again resumes playback from the same place INDEX POINTS Some CDs contain index points within a track to separate a musical piece into dif ferent movements If used these index point numbers one or two digits up to 99 will appear in the display under the inpex graphic Otherwise index number 1 will be displayed Instructions for Use Page 11 of 19 S E ee ees CD BASIC OPERATION STOP Playback can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP button once TRACK SELECTION To change track the track skip buttons NEXT and PREVIOUS can be pressed to jump forwards or backwards one track in either direction Note that a single press of the PREVIOUS button restarts play back at the beginning of the curren
6. page 17 Digital monitor LED see page 10 PREVIOUS CD track button DIGITAL 2 input selector button and LED CD drawer POWER mains on off switch CD drawer OPEN CLOSE button Tape monitor LED see page10 CD STOP button CD input selector button and LED Volume control knob with LED REAR PANEL LINE INPUT 1 analogue 23 TAPE OUTPUT analogue INPUT 1 optical left and right left and right see page 10 INPUT 2 optical LINE INPUT 2 analogue 24 LINE OUTPUT analogue DIGITAL MONITOR left and right left and right to amplifier digital co axial LINE INPUT 3 analogue 25 INPUT 1 digital co axial LINE OUTPUT left and right 26 INPUT 2 digital co axial digital co axial TAPE MONITOR LINE OUTPUT analogue left and right optical 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MUSICA FIDEYITY GD PRE METE FEFELE L l Lu J i ee AD CE E E i l O p IEC type mains inlet socket Issue 4 May 2002 Instructions for Use Page 8 of 19 CONNECTIONS amp PRE AMPLIFIER OPERATION BEFORE CONNECTING Ensure that mains power to the various components of your audio system is switched off Please note that audio con necting leads are not supplied with this product OUTPUT CONNECTION The CD
7. CD Pre 4 COMBINATION CD PLAYER AND DIGITAL ANALOGUE PRE AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity CD Pre Used properly and carefully it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction The CD Pre uses the latest 24 Bit DAC technology and jitter reduction techniques to achieve both an excellent technical specification and unparalleled sound quality sthetically the CD Pre is a perfect match for the A3 2 FM tuner and A3 2 amplifier Together these components form one of the finest hi fi systems available 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 you have any questions about your audio system please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise COMPACT MUSICAL FIDELITY USE DIGITAL AUDIO aS TEXT COMPACT Issue 4 May 2002 CD Pre 4 Instructions for Use Page I of 19 Issue 4 May 2002 Safety Information Safety Information continued User Information General Advice Remote Control Facilities and Connections Interconnection and Pre amp operation Pre amplifier Operation CD Player Basic Operation CD Player Basic Operation CD Player Special Features CD Player Special Features CD Player Special Features CD Text CD Text Troubleshooting
8. DtoA Maximum output for 2 2 Volts RMS input 8 4VRMS 8 2VRMS Distortion 20Hz to 20kHz lt 0 002 lt 0 004 Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz 0 0 02dB 0 0 37dB Crosstalk typical 85dB 90dB Channel balance 20Hz to 20kHz lt 0 01dB lt 0 02dB Signal noise ratio A weighted 20Hz to 20kHz 109dB 104dB Output impedance 50 Ohms These measurements made by linking the co axial digital output back to the digital monitor and using DIGITAL MONITOR function This is converting an analogue signal to digital and then back to analogue as when linking to a computer or CD recorder Power requirements 100 115 230V AC 50 60Hz Voltage factory preset for country 22 Watts Dimensions approximate 440mm 17 3 inches wide 140mm 5 5 inches high including feet 380mm 14 9 inches deep including terminals Weight 13 5Kg 29 7lbs unit only unboxed 17Kg 37 4lbs in shipping carton Standard accessories Remote control handset IEC mains lead 4 batteries type SUM 4 AAA LRO3 Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice Issue 4 May 2002 Instructions for Use Page 19 of 19
9. EAT PLAYBACK A B repeat provides the option of playing just a certain section of the disc over and over again Find the beginning of the required section either by listening or using the display time as a guide When the desired starting point is reached press button A B on the remote control The display will show repeat and the flashing letter A When the disc has reached the end of the required section press the A B button again Letters A B will now be illuminated in the display and the unit continuously plays the selected part of the disc To cancel A B repeat mode press REPEAT on the remote control Graphics REPEAT OFF then briefly replace track index and time information in the display Issue 4 May 2002 SHUFFLE PLAYBACK The SHUFFLE feature allows tracks on the discs to be played in random sequence rather than the normal consecutive order Tracks are also played in a different order each time the disc is restarted or another disc loaded This function is obtained by pressing SHUFFLE on the remote control with the unit either stopped or playing If playing the word SHUFFLE in large let ters briefly replaces track index and time display information before a permanent red indication provides a reminder that the func tion has been activated From stop mode pressing PLAY PAUSE also begins shuffle play If the CD Pre is already playing play will continue until either the current track has fini
10. Pre should be connected to an analogue amplifier input by audio cables with RCA phono type plugs These link the left and right PRE OUT sockets on the rear panel of the CD Pre to corresponding line input sockets on the amplifier Do not use any sockets on the amplifier intended for vinyl phono cartridge input as the sensi tive circuit will overload producing a severely distorted sound Alternatively the DIGITAL OUTPUTS coaxial or optical can be used for connec tion to suitable digital equipment All three types of output can be used for feeding different equipment at the same time if required Note that the volume control only affects analogue audio line output to the amplifier not digital or tape outputs INPUT CONNECTION Analogue inputs are provided for three ana logue line sources and two digital optical or co axial Do not connect both co axial and optical leads to the same input Connect digital or optical input leads from the other audio sources in your system as required Issue 4 May 2002 The internal D to A convertor will also han dle digital data from an external CD or DVD audio source MAINS POWER CONNECTION Insert the accessory IEC mains lead plug into the rear panel socket and then the other end into a convenient wall outlet SWITCHING ON Before applying mains power to other audio components check that the volume control setting on the CD Pre is low knob turned anticl
11. RHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGA UDS TTELSE FOR STRALING FITTED INTERNALLY VAROITUS SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA LAITE SIS LT LASERDIODIN JOKA L HETT N KYM TONT TO B ASE OF CHAS SIS SILMILLE VAARALLISTA LASERSATRILYA i Issue 4 May 2002 Instructions for Use Page 4 of 19 TN USER INFORMATION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE RFD This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and operated in accordance with the instructions may cause interference to radio communications and other electronic equipment However it is designed to minimise RFI and accordingly been tested to North American stan dards FCC regulations limits for a class B digital device persuant to part 15 of the rules These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against excessive interference in a residential installation Conversely the product has also been checked to ensure that its own operation is not adversely affected by normal background levels of RFI received externally However if interference is experienced for instance to radio or TV broadcasts the user is rec ommended to try one or more of the following measures e Identify the source of interference by turning off power to the CD Pre or other equipment individually and checking whether the problem then disappears e Re orientate or relocate the receiving aerial e Move the CD Pre away from the receiver e Conne
12. RMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE CAUSING EYE INJURY IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS A FAULT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED MUSICAL FIDELITY SERVICE AGENT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE IT YOUR SELF AND DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN A FAULTY STATE WARNING AND INFORMATION LABELS THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J PART 1040 AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION f MUSICAL FIDELITY CD PRE Sus L J J l J Fo l f L CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS WENN DECKEL GE FFNET UND WENN SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG BERBR CKT IST NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT VARNING SYNLIG LASERSTRALNING N R DENNA DEL R PPNAD OCH SP RR AR URKOPPLAD STRALEN AR FARLIG ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKE
13. ct the CD Pre to a mains outlet on a different circuit from the receiver e Consult a dealer or experienced TV radio technician for help If a problem persists please contact Musical Fidelity s service department Issue 4 May 2002 Instructions for Use Page 5 of 19 ge a Sw ne GENERAL ADVICE INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS AND USER INFORMATION Your CD Pre 4 is designed and built to provide trouble free performance but as with all electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions Note all warnings shown on the back of the unit Only connect the CD Pre to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked on the back of the unit Always switch off the mains supply before before connecting or disconnecting your audio equipment 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 pre amplifier for example flower vases or potted plants If water does spill into the equipment immediately pull out the mains plug from the wall socket and inform your dealer who should then check the unit before further use Entry of liquid into the pre amplifier is dangerous and may cause electric shock or fire hazard Do not place the unit near heat sources such as radiators direct sunlight or above other equipment which becomes warm with use Do not obstruct ventilation slots
14. follows 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 by the earth symbol I The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black 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 Issue 4 May 2002 CD Pre 4 Instructions for Use Page 3 of 19 T WARNINGS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This CD player has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations title 21 CFR chapter 1 subchapter J based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 and is classified as a Class 1 laser product There is no hazardous radiation during nor mal use because invisible radiation emitted inside this product is completely confined within the protective housing However you must observe the following important warnings CAUTION THIS CD PLAYER USES INVISIBLE LASER LIGHT WHEN THE PLAYER OPERATES LASER LIGHT IS RADIATED INTERNALLY DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSINGS USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFO
15. he default mode e g after switch on shown below indicates the elapsed time for the currently playing track 2 minutes 34 seconds in this example Pushing the TIME button once changes the display to show the remaining time for the current track 4 minutes 29 seconds in this example Pushing the TIME button again changes the display to show the remaining time for the whole disc 33 mins 54 secs below Note Track and Index displays are not shown in this mode A third press of the TIME button will now bring the display back to the original elapsed track time mode Instructions for Use Page 12 of 19 Se ees CD SPECIAL FEATURES REPEAT PLAYBACK The REPEAT button on the remote control allows the repeated playback of either one track or all tracks on the disc By pressing the REPEAT button once you can repeat the entire disc or the pro grammed selections see page 14 over and over again Large letters REPEAT briefly replace track index and time information followed by a smaller permanent repeat legend underneath If the REPEAT button is pressed a second time only the current track is repeated Large letters REPEAT 1 briefly replace track index and time information followed by a repeati legend underneath Pressing REPEAT a third time cancels repeat mode Graphics REPEAT OFF then briefly replace track index and time infor mation before reverting to a normal disc play display A B REP
16. ime displays are briefly replaced by the word DISPLAY OFF to con firm this mode has been engaged but the display remains lit until play is selected Pushing the button a second time briefly shows DISPLAY ON to confirm that the function has been cancelled When in display off mode pressing any but ton will cause the display to return briefly to confirm the new status before again switch ing off Instructions for Use Page 15 of 19 LSE CD TEXT CD TEXT DISCS A small number of CDs released for sale If a title or name has more than twelve char more recently have additional text informa acters the first 12 only will be diplayed tion contained in the recorded digital data after the title or name has finished scrolling The CD Pre 4 can individually display either the disc title artist s name or track With disc playing title with appropriate control commands Each press of the TIME button the display Only CDs which are identified as having will cycle between four states this text feature either on the aise disc s label or the library case f DIGITAL AUDIO Original state will have text function on the la Track title CD Pre 4 TRACK When a text disc is first loaded a red TRACK TITLE cp text legend appears in the display a CD TEXT window then after a few seconds 1b Track elapsed time Text is shown on the front display as follows MIN SEC When the disc is first loaded 1 23 45
17. ockwise Press the power switch and the front panel display will light to confirm that the unit is ready for use INPUT SOURCE SELECTION Choose the required input source either by pressing the front panel function buttons or corresponding buttons on the remote control marked LINE 1 2 or 3 or DIGITAL 1 or 2 The appropriate front panel LED will then light to confirm your selection In the case of digital inputs if no digital data is being received at the selected input socket the associated LED will flash instead of remaining constant Turn the volume control to obtain the pre ferred level of sound Instructions for Use Page 9 of 19 PRE AMPLIFIER OPERATION MUTE Remote Control Only Pressing the MUTE button once on the remote control will interrupt analogue out put to the amplifier Pressing MUTE again will restore audio output The LED in the volume control knob then goes off to indi cate that the outputs are muted This function does not affect tape monitor or digital outputs If the CD Pre is powered off while still muted the effect will be cancelled when next switched on DIGITAL MONITORING Remote Control Only Any selected input source can be monitored with suitable external equipment from the digital co axial and or optical output sock ets A digital input source co axial only can be monitored by pressing DIGITAL MONI TOR on the remote control This does not affect the selected inp
18. r to the recorder s user manual or consult your dealer Instructions for Use Page 10 of 19 a E CD BASIC OPERATION LOADING AND PLAYING COMPACT DISCS If mains power to the CD Pre 4 is switched on with a disc already loaded it will auto matically search for the disc and begin playing from the first track However playback will not be audible if the input has previously been set to another source before being switched off The CD button must therefore be pressed first If no disc is loaded after about 3 or 4 sec onds the unit will display the following To play a disc press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the transport drawer When the drawer is fully extended insert the required disc with the label facing upwards and then press either the OPEN CLOSE or PLAY PAUSE button to close the transport drawer again If OPEN CLOSE is pressed the disc drawer closes and the CD player scans the contents of the disc After a short delay the display window then shows for approx imately 4 seconds the total number of tracks available on the CD and total play ing time for example Display time O on the left then replaces the temporary track and time information indicating that a disc is loaded but not yet playing The calendar grid pattern at the right hand end of the display also confirms tracks available for playing up to the first 20 but remains displayed In the above example there are 4 tracks
19. remote control uses an invisible infra red light beam the transmitter must be pointed directly towards the receiver window on the front of the pre amplifier without visual obstruc tion between them If the range of the remote control greatly decreases replace the batteries with new ones Do not mix old and new batteries four are required type SUM 4 AAA or LRO3 aanrennen a l UBENDE H ner i ra S 2 i of i JOPENADLOSE name a PLAY PAUSE OPEN CLOSE CD tray HE I anam barisna cont i i i to start pause or resume CD playback ran cae een Laid 3 CD direct track access buttons CD special feature buttons see pages 13 to 15 E KUE MIRAY a p L Anninint SEARCH buttons to scan CD forwards or backwards TRACK back forwards buttons STOP to stop CD playback UREE LIne Input source selector buttons MUTE butt i VOLUME up down see page 10 Issue 4 May 2002 CD Pre 4 Instructions for Use Page 7 of 19 Ses FACILITIES AND CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL NEXT CD track button 1 LINE 1 input selector button and LED Display incorporates infra red 2 LINE 2 input selector button and LED remote control receiver 3 LINE 3 input selector button and LED CD PLAY PAUSE button CD PRE MUSICAL FIDELITY DIGITAL 1 input selector button and LED CD LANGUAGE button see
20. ressing the LANGUAGE button has no effect If a text disc which does not have other languages available is loaded but not play ing when the LANGUAGE button is pressed CAN T SELECT is displayed If the LANGUAGE button is pressed while playing a multi language text disc the current language is displayed momen tarily Issue 4 May 2002 Instructions for Use Page 17 of 19 Ss TROUBLESHOOTING Basic problem solving with the CD Pre is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or elec tronic equipment Always check the most obvious possible causes first such as the following a O Problem Possible Cause No power when POWER Power plug is not inserted Plug in securely button is pressed fully into rear socket No sound TAPE MONITOR button has Press TAPE MONITOR been pressed button again to cancel MUTE button has been Press MUTE button again pressed to cancel Wrong input selected Select correct input Sound is severely distorted and Line output lead is connected Re connect lead to auxilliary the volume control needs to be to phono pickup input sockets sockets or other line level turned down very low of the amplifier amplifier input No playback when CD is load Disc has been loaded with Re load with label side up ed and NO DISC displayed the label side down Mistracking sound jumping Player receiving vibration Change position of player or shock away from speakers Disc is
21. s PROGRAM The word CONTINUE then briefly replaces track index and time display Note The entire program contents will be cleared if you open the disc compartment to load another disc but this does not cancel program mode itself AUTOSPACE The CD Pre s AUTOSPACE function can be used to insert 4 second silent spaces in between each track as it is played back This can be useful when making cassette recordings of CDs Some cassette recorders feature a track skip or search Issue 4 May 2002 function which uses the silent gap between tracks to locate each one individually However some CDs do not have long enough gaps between tracks for this function to operate properly AUTOSPACE can solve this problem Pressing the AUTOSPACE button once activates the function The legend avurospace will appear in the display In this mode once the CD Pre 4 has reached the end of a track the aurospace graphic will begin to flash and the elapsed time part of the display will change to count down from four sec onds to zero before play of the next track begins When zero is reached the aurospace legend stops flashing and play continues at the start of the next track Press AUTOSPACE again to cancel this mode DISPLAY The CD Pre s display can be switched off with the DISPLAY button on the remote control when a disc is playing However if the button is pressed without a CD being loaded or with a disc stopped track index and t
22. shed or either the track gt gt button on the remote control or NEXT on the unit is pressed Shuffle play is then further con firmed by the track number display digits briefly changing into segments revolving in a box formation If the SHUFFLE button is now pressed for a second time the word CONTINUE briefly replaces track index and time display infor mation The unit then resumes normal play function except that it now only plays pre viously unplayed tracks of the current disc unless others are then manually selected Shuffle play is cancelled by pressing the STOP button Instructions for Use Page 13 of 19 SSS eee CD SPECIAL FEATURES INTRODUCTION SEARCH The introduction search function allows play back of just the start of each track on the disc for instance to locate a preferred track by ear Press INTRO on the remote control and the display will briefly show The first ten seconds approximately of each title on the CD are then played or the first 10 seconds of any programmed titles see below The playback arrow in the dis play window flashes to indicate that this mode is activated Track playing time can be changed to approximately 20 or 30 seconds at any time during introduction mode Press INTRO twice or three times in quick succession instead of once and the revised time will be indicated on the display as bd r hi mr pS H SERH go SEL or n 1 wet pa aoe tay cS wt m m Pre
23. skip buttons As the second track number is selected the step number will be seen to change to a 2 indicating the program step being filled If you want to save a track twice in succes sion for example 9 followed by 9 then simply press button 9 twice Repeat the above procedure by pressing remaining track numbers required 9 9 again and 12 in our example Note that as tracks are added the total playing time indi cated increases by a corresponding amount plus one second per track This is to allow access time for the CD mechanism during the program play sequence If entry of more than 24 tracks is attempted accidently the memory will not accept the extra ones The following is then briefly displayed Instructions for Use Page 14 of 19 a ey CD SPECIAL FEATURES If at any time you make a mistake or wish to delete a track from the list press the CLEAR button to erase the last step Repeated pressing of CLEAR will then erase each step in reverse order If you wish to check the selection before playing back your program the CHECK button can be pressed to step through each track in turn At the end of the check sequence the display briefly shows To play the programmed tracks press PLAY PAUSE or INTRO if required see page 14 When all programmed tracks have been played the CD player stops The same track selection can then be played again by pressing the PLAY PAUSE button To cancel this mode pres
24. ss STOP to cancel introduction mode Note Intro scan time will be memorised as long as the unit is powered on even when another disc is loaded PROGRAMMED PLAY R M S The built in program memory Random Music Selection function allows you to store up to 24 tracks and then play them back in the stored order Each track is stored as a STEP in the program It is possible to store a track more than once in the same program if required Example You wish to listen to tracks 14 7 9 9 and 12 in that order on a disc With the disc loaded and the player stopped first press PROGRAM on the remote con trol The word PROGRAM briefly replaces Issue 4 May 2002 track index and time information before a permanent red display provides a reminder that the function has been activated Press the numeric button of the track num ber corresponding to the first track you wish to store 14 in our example is 10 then 4 That track number will now appear in the display under track number being the first entry will appear under strep and track playing time appears under min sec Alternatively the track number can be selected by using the track skip buttons lt lt or gt gt The calendar grid to the right of the display also confirms this track selection Next the second track to be programmed can be selected 7 in our example either by entering the required number with the numeric buttons or again by using the track
25. t track A double press is needed to jump back to the previous track Corresponding TRACK buttons on the remote control are also marked lt lt and gt gt If either button is held down the CD Pre will quickly step through the available tracks in the required direction TRACK SELECTION Remote control A specific track can be selected directly by pressing the required track number button on the remote control The chosen track then plays immediately To play a track number with two digits press the 10 button on the remote control followed by the first digit then the second digit For example to obtain track 27 press 10 then 2 then 7 SEARCH The SEARCH buttons can be used to fast forward or fast rewind during playback in a similar way to a video or tape cassette player This permits location of particular passages at high speed with the audio play back of the CD still active Pressing the forward search button gt gt fast winds forwards whilst the search back wards button lt lt fast winds backwards As the unit searches through a track the Issue 4 May 2002 track time remaining display far right dig its will be seen to advance rapidly in the required direction For both directions the unit will return to normal playback when the button is released DISPLAYING PLAYBACK TIME There are three playback time display modes accessed progressively by pushing the TIME button on the remote control T
26. ut source which will still be available from the tape or digital outputs This feature may be used together with a digital output to connect to a computer sound card or CD recorder providing it has digital inputs and outputs If the selected input source is digital CD or DVD audio formats only a converted ana logue signal will also be available at the tape output sockets Note that with this arrangement the CD Pre s volume control has no effect Issue 4 May 2002 TAPE MONITOR Remote Control Only The CD Pre 4 can be used in analogue mode for off tape monitoring from 3 head tape decks This allows the user to compare the original sound with the recorded version while the recording is being made In this case the recorder s left and right hand line output sockets should be connect ed to the CD Pre s tape input and the recorder s line input sockets to the CD Pre s tape output sockets To record simply select the required source with the appropriate button on the CD Pre s front panel or from the remote control Pressing TAPE MONITOR on the remote control will allow you to monitor what is being recorded and the matching blue LED on the front panel will light to confirm oper ation Press TAPE MONITOR again to cancel this mode On some 3 head tape decks there is an addi tional tape source switch which should be in the tape position for this arrange ment to function If in doubt refe
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