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1. R RW e Video CD included Super VCD e MP3CD AUDIO OUTPUT e 75 Ohm RCA coaxial SPDIF connector e Toslink optical cable output e HDMI Output connector SIZE AND WEIGHT e 440 W x 370 H x 130 D mm e Weight 13 kg WARRANTY e 3 years parts and labor Information and product specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notice Updated versions of this manual will be posted on our website at www goldmund com Please visit our support page at http www goldmund com support register to register your Goldmund product for warranty GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player 102. USER MANUAL GOLDMUND EIDOS 20650 CD Player Thank you for purchasing the GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player Please take some time to read this manual It is intended to provide you with useful information to make your pleasure of listening to your Goldmund equipment even higher INTRODUCTION GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player Goldmund was founded in 1978 and has ever since been dedicated to the accurate reproduction of sound and image At Goldmund we strive to lead in the creation development and manufacture of the industry s most advanced technologies including audio and video systems home networking and music distribution The guiding principle at Goldmund is to produce a precise sound with the least possible loss of quality through the different stages Goldmund will never adopt a technology before it is sufficiently developed to satisfy the high quality standards we set This is why Goldmund has often rejected mainstream technologies and developed its own GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player 1 Table of Contents oa A OO N COMPATIBILITY SETTING UP THE EIDOS 20CD OPERATING THE EIDOS 20CD MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player 2 O Oo oOo A V A R N I N G No connection or manipulation must be done before reading these instructions Damage to the player may result if the following instructions are not consciously understood and applied This extremely precision player posses
3. button closes the tray when it is open When loading a disc place discs in the disc tray with the label side facing up This key is used to start or resume Playback lt also cancels the Pause function Key used for the pause function When the Pause function is switched off by pressing the Start key the selection will start back at the exact location where it was interrupted Press to stop playback Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it stopped Pressing twice causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc if playback starts again Press to advance to chapters tracks Press and hold to perform fast forward scanning Press to go back to previous chapters tracks Press and hold to perform reverse playback scanning These functions accessible from the keyboard can also be achieved by the remote control transmitter GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player 8 MAINTENANCE CLEANING Always disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning your player Use a clean very soft damp cloth to avoid scratching the surface Dampen with clear water or a mild detergent solution Avoid harsh abrasives such as products containing sodium carbonate MAINTENANCE The GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD player usually requires no specific maintenance GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONIS COMPATIBILITY e Audio CD 12 and 8 cm size single sided e CD
4. econds to load and verify all settings before illuminating the display This delay is normal On completion the front display will be illuminated as you press any key or when pressing the remote control STANDBY ON button meaning the unit is now powered on This player features a screen saver If the player is stopped or paused and no button is pressed for five minutes the screen saver starts GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player 6 SETTING UP THE EIDOS 20CD BACK PANEL CABLE CONNECTIONS AUDIO CONNECTIONS The Goldmund EIDOS 20CD is equipped in standard with the following stereo output standard connectors o 75 Ohm RCA coaxial SPDIF connector o TOSLINK optical cable output o HDMI Output connector You may use these connectors to connect your player to a D A converter or digital preamplifier Goldmund recommends that the greatest care is taken when selecting the cable linking the player to the D A converter or digital preamplifier The very accurate signal provided by the EIDOS 20CD can easily be impaired by an imperfect connection Use a Goldmund Lineal cable from the coaxial output if you want to reach the most accurate jitter free connection for CD playback GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player 7 OPERAN THE EIDOS 20CD FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL KEYS OPEN PLAY PAUSE STOP gt gt lt lt Located near the disc drawer opening this button opens the tray to load the CD The same
5. ses new technical features which are a necessity for accurate tracking of today s high quality CDs Only careful installation and use can provide the satisfaction you are expecting The installation instructions must be carried out in full and the mentioned precautions taken to get the expected result and to avoid impairing the CD player s performance GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player 3 COMPATIBILITY FORMAT COMPATIBILITY Please note that the Goldmund EIDOS 20CD is compatible with the following formats Audio CD 12 and 8cm size single sided CD R RW Video CD included Super VCD MP3 CD ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT For technicians musicians and users who demand the very best in sound transcription we strongly recommend using the EIDOS 20CD in conjunction with a compatible separate D A converter or Universal Goldmund Preamplifier GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player 4 SETTING UP THE EIDOS 2O0C UNPACKING You will find in the GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD box The player The power cord The remote control and batteries fit before use This user manual ATTENTION Please keep the packaging in case you need to transport the player at a later date or if you have to send it for maintenance This packaging has been designed specifically to protect the EIDOS 20CD in transit Use of alternative packaging is likely to result in damage invalidating warranty cover LINE VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT The power supply of yo
6. ur unit has been adjusted to operate with the AC voltage of your area Check on the back panel of the unit in any doubt If you move after purchasing the player to an area using different mains voltage do not forget to switch the back panel selector to the new voltage of your area The player has been designed to tolerate both 50 and 60Hz mains voltage GOLDMUND EIDOS 20CD CD Player 5 SETTING UP THE EIDOS 20CD CHOICE OF PLAYER LOCATION Due to the specific quality of its Goldmund Mechanical Grounding construction the Goldmund Player is less critical than other designs in placement selection Feedback is mostly so low that no special precaution is required Nevertheless position the player as far as you can from all speakers if you want to totally avoid the air coupling between the speakers and the player Locate the player on a support providing the most rigid possible connection to the floor Solid coupling is essential and if your support is standing on a suspended floor at least one foot should be located over a supporting beam or close to a supporting wall for an optimal result POWER CONNECTION Plug the AC power cord into the back of the EIDOS 20CD and in a wall socket Switch the back power switch ON and press STANDBY ON on the remote control to switch the player on You can also use the OPEN CLOSE button to switch on the player and open the disc tray at the same time When first activated the system will take a few s
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