Rotel RCD-991 User's Manual
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1. PROGRAM Button remote only amp 1 2 3 This button labeled PROG allows you to memorize as many as 20 tracks on the current disc for playback in a specific order For ex ample you could instruct the RCD 991 to play track 5 followed by track 3 followed by track 8 Programs can only be memorized from the handheld remote control To begin a program Insert a disc and press the OPEN button to close the drawer The RCD 991 will read the contents of the disc Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control The PROGRAM indicator will light the DISPLAY along with P 00 indicating that the unit is waiting for the first track to be memorized Enter the first track number using the DIRECT ACCESS buttons on the remote control Your selection will be memorized automati cally and the DISPLAY indicator will change to 01 indicating that one track has been memorized Continuing entering the rest of your selections using the DIRECT ACCESS buttons There is no need to press the PROGRAM button between selections each se lection is memorized as soon as it is entered Once you have memorized a play list the RCD 991 remains in PROGRAM mode until you open the disc drawer or press the STOP button twice in succession If you press the PLAY button the memorized program will play instead of the entire disc start ing with the first selection in the memorized list When a PROGRAM has been memorized most functions2. RCD 991 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Owner s Manual RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL APPLICABLE FOR USA CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR THE USAGE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT INSERT FULLY ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Complies with DHHS 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN YOU OPEN THE TOP COVER AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages inside the product s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock This symbol is to alert the user to important operating and maintenance service instructions in this manual and literature accompanying the product WARNING There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the unit to moisture or water Do not all
3. then all of the digits of the desired track number For example to play track 12 press gt 10 then 1 and then 2 Use the 10 button for the 0 digit To play track 20 press gt 10 then 2 and then 10 There is also a four by four matrix of track numbers 1 16 lo cated at the right side of the display This display indicates all of the tracks on the disc If there are more than 16 tracks on the disc all of the digits will light accompanied by the word OVER regard less of which track is playing This matrix is independent of the main numeric area of the DISPLAY which will always indicate the currently playing track even if above 16 The DIRECT ACCESS buttons may also be used to memorize tracks in PROGRAM mode see below SEARCH Buttons remote only amp These buttons fast forward or fast reverse through the currently playing disc as long as they are pressed While the buttons are pressed you will hear high speed audio Releasing the buttons re turns to PLAY mode Additional Features These convenience features add extra functionality to the RCD 991 including the ability to play high definition HDCD discs to memorize a group oftracks to be played to repeat a disc pro gram or track over and over to play the tracks on a disc in ran dom order to automatically play the first 10 seconds of each track to select from several available time displays and to select different dither modes HDCD HDCD High Definiti
4. 991 and the IR remote control at the front of this manual RCD 991 OPEN Button When the transport disc drawer is closed pressing this but ton automatically opens the drawer To close the drawer press this button again The drawer can also be closed by pressing the PLAY button When the drawer is open the DISPLAY will read OPEN When it is closed with no disc the display will read NO DISC When the drawer closes with a disc inserted the DIS PLAY will indicate the number of tracks on the disc and the total time ofthe disc in minutes and seconds PLAY Button Press the PLAY button to start playing the disc Ifthe disc drawer is open it will close automatically The number of the track being played and the time remaining will be shown in the display along with the PLAY indicator Normally the disc will start playing with the first track How ever you can select a different track using the TRACK but tons or the DIRECT ACCESS buttons see below before pressing the PLAY button to start playing a different track PAUSE Button This button is used to temporarily suspend play The disc continues to spin and play will be resumed from the current position The PAUSE indicator will light in the DISPLAY To resume playing the disc press the PAUSE button again or press the PLAY button STOP Button amp This button stops a disc that is playing and resets the player i e if play is resumed the
5. disc will start over from the first track Pressing the STOP button twice cancels any pro grammed selections see below TRACK Buttons These buttons are used to select tracks on the disc When a disc is playing pressing the right TRACK button advances to the beginning of the next track Pressing the left TRACK but ton returns to the beginning of the current track Pressing twice quickly in succession returns to the beginning of the previous track The new track number appears in the DIS PLAY These buttons are also used to select a track before pressing the PLAY button or when memorizing tracks for the PRO GRAM play mode see below These selections are made by continuously pressing the TRACK buttons until the desired track is reached In PROGRAM mode the TRACK buttons advance or reverse to the next track in the memorized selection list R T E L COMPACT DISC PLAYER RCD 991 DIRECT ACCESS Buttons remote only These eleven numeric buttons labeled 1 through 10 and gt 10 are used to directly access a track from the remote control instead of stepping through the tracks using the TRACK buttons The first ten tracks on a disc can be selected by pressing the cor responding button For example to play the third track press the 3 button on the remote control The number of the selected track will appear in the center of the DISPLAY and the track will play To select track 11 or higher first press the gt 10 button
6. ER button The DITHER DISPLAY will change to indicate the kind of dither then being generated Remember that dither induced sonic differences are subtle and that there is no wrong setting for your RCD 991 Experiment to find the most pleasing dither selection The DITHER DISPLAY located to left of the main DISPLAY shows a single digit indicating the types of dither provided by the RCD 991 as follows A blank dither setting indicates that dither is off Dither settings from 0 through 6 are seven progressively higher levels of ultrasonic noise shaped dither The 0 setting provides minimum amplitude dither which corrects quantiza tion errors only The 1 6 settings add increasing levels of ul trasonic 30 80 kHz weighted dither designed to smooth out non linearity errors in multi bit D A converters The 1 setting indicates the least amount of noise shaped dither the 6 set ting indicates the highest level A dither setting of 7 is minimum amplitude triangular PDF dither This low level broadband dither is not weighted to wards the ultrasonic range and is intended to correct quanti zation errors only It has a similar effect as the 0 setting but with a different type of noise A blank dither setting indicates that dither is off R T E L COMPACT DISC PLAYER RCD 991 Specifications Total Harmonic Distortion Noise Intermodulation Distortion Frequency Response 0 5 dB Channel Balance Phase Linearity Channel Separation Si
7. GITAL OUT a ANALOG OUT OPTI COAX Figure 2 Analog Outputs PREAMPLIFIER BALANCED BALANCED INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT TUNER 1 BR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ROTEL OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE COMPACT DISC PLAYER POWER CONSUMPTION 20W 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 RCD 991 BALA ICED OU UT DIGITAL OUT COAX 9 a I NM PREAMPLIFIER INPUT 44 SEARCH gt gt TUNER AUX 144 TRACK gt gt I PLAY Figure 3 Digital Outputs WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 BALANCED BALANCED OUTPUT OUTPUT RIGHT LEFT ANALOG OUT ROTEL COMPACT DISC PLAYER id MODEL NO RCD 991 POWER CONSUMPTION 20W RCD 991 o Ld D A CONVERTER L DIGITAL INPUT ANALOG pon EN PREAMPLIFIER il INPUT 4 g 2 o 8 R E 3 gt gt Contents About Rotel Getting Started A Few Precautions Placement AC Power and Control AC Power Input Power Switch and Power Indicator Output Connections Analog Outp
8. SPLAY To stop scanning and re sume normal operation at the current track press the SCAN but ton again or press the PLAY button TIME Button Remote Only amp Normally the RCD 991 displays the elapsed time of the currently playing track The TIME button allows you to step through two al ternative time displays Pressing the button once displays the time remaining in the current track which counts down as the track continues playing Pressing the button a second time displays the RCD 991 time remaining on the entire disc or memorized program Pressing the button a third time reverts to the standard elapsed time display When the TIME feature is activated the word REMAIN appears in the DISPLAY DITHER Button front panel only DITHER Display Dither is a very small amount of digital noise added to a sig nal to improve CD player s overall sound quality Proper types and amounts of dither can improve a digital to analog converter s linearity particularly during very soft low level musical passages Dither s precise effects vary depending on the exact dither type and level chosen D A converter type other system characteristics and the type of music being played The RCD 991 allows you to choose different types and levels of dither The effects may vary but careful listening will re veal what selection is best for your system and musical taste Select different dither types by sequentially pushing the DITH
9. a choice of analog or digital output sig nals The analog output signal from the built in Digital to Analog converter is used with conventional analog audio components The digital output which provides an unprocessed digital data signal is used with outboard D A converters or digital processors Note To prevent loud noises that neither you nor your speakers will appreciate make sure the CD player is turned off when you make any signal connections Analog Outputs See Figure 2 for wiring illustration The analog output signal is available from two different types of connectors on the back panel of the RCD 991 A pair of standard RCA jacks supplies a conventional unbalanced analog output sig nal from the RCD 991 to the source inputs of an audio preamplifier integrated amplifier or receiver Alternatively a pair of three pin XLR style jacks supplies a balanced line analog output signal for use with preamplifiers that are equipped with similar input con nections RCA connections are found on virtually all components Not as many components feature XLR connections but when available they may provide less chance of noise and improved signal qual ity Use whichever type of signal connection matches your par ticular system configuration Select high quality audio interconnect cables Connect the left channel output of the RCD 991 to the left channel source input on the preamplifier or other component Connect the right output
10. ed track by pressing the CLEAR button while the number is still flashing You may then con tinue the review procedure RANDOM Button remote only amp This instructs the CD player to play tracks from the entire disc in random order Once all of the selections have been played once the disc will stop playing unless the REPEAT Button see below has been engaged in which case the random play will continue until the STOP button is pressed When the RANDOM button is en gaged the word RANDOM appears in the DISPLAY REPEAT Button remote only This button allows you to repeat the current track or the entire disc continuously until the feature is cancelled by disengaging the REPEAT button or pressing STOP The REPEAT button steps se quentially through the available options Press the button once and the RCD 991 will repeat just the current track displaying the indicators REPEAT 1 in the DISPLAY Press the button a second time and the RCD 991 will repeat the entire disc displaying RE PEAT ALL in the DISPLAY Press the button a third time to cancel the REPEAT function As noted above REPEAT can be used in conjunction with the RANDOM play feature Note The REPEAT function is automatically cancelled when the disc drawer is opened SCAN Button Remote Only amp This feature automatically plays the first ten seconds of each track on the disc To activate the feature press the SCAN button The word INTRO appears in the DI
11. el retailer for answers to any ques tions you might have In addition all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments Save the RCD 991 shipping carton and all enclosed packing mate rial for future use Shipping or moving the RCD 991 in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe dam age that is not covered by the warranty R T E L COMPACT DISC PLAYER RCD 991 Fill out and send in the owner s registration card packed with the RCD 991 Also be sure to keep the original sales receipt It is your best record of the date of purchase which you will need in the event warranty service is required Placement Use common sense when placing the RCD 991 in a cabinet or when stacking other equipment Make sure that the shelf or cabi net can support its weight Do not stack heavy components on top of the RCD 991 Avoid placing the unit where it may be subject to excessive heat such as on top of a large power amplifier or near a heat register For best performance avoid placing the unit where it may be subject to vibration such as near a speaker AC Power and Control AC Power Input Your RCD 991 is configured at the factory for the proper AC volt age in the country where you purchased it either 115 volts or 230 240 volts The AC line configuration is noted on a decal on the back panel Note Should you move your CD player to another country it may be possible to reconfigure it for use on a diff
12. erent line voltage Do not attempt to perform this conversion yourself Opening the en closure of the RCD 991 exposes you to dangerous voltages Con sult a qualified service person or the Rotel factory service department for information The RCD 991 should be plugged directly into a 2 pin polarized wall outlet or into the switched outlet on another component in your audio system Do not use an extension cord Be sure the power switch on the front panel of the RCD 991 is turned off in the out position Then connect the supplied power cord to the AC power receptacle on the rear of the unit and the AC power outlet If you are going to be away from home for an extended period of time such as a month long vacation it is a sensible precaution to unplug your CD player as well as other audio and video compo nents while you are away Power Switch and Power Indicator The power switch is located on the front panel of your CD player To turn the CD player on push the switch in The LED indicator above the switch and the DISPLAY will light up indicating that the CD player is turned on To turn the CD player off push the button again and return it to the out position Note If you are using a switched outlet to turn on and off your CD player you should leave the power switch in the on position When AC power is applied to the unit it will power up in fully ac tive mode Output Connections The RCD 991 gives you
13. g instructions Infrared Remote Control Before using the IR remote control it is necessary to install two batteries supplied Remove the plastic cover on the back of the IR remote install the batteries observing the and polarity indications and reinstall the cover To use the IR remote control aim it at the IR sensor located on the front panel of the RCD 991 Display A lighted DISPLAY on the front panel of the RCD 991 provides useful information about the status of the unit activation of spe cial features and track time information for the disc being played Each of these indicators is described in the detailed op erating instructions that follow PROGRAM REPEAT 1 INTRO 1 2 3 4 RANDOM 5678 gt i 9 1011 12 REMAIN 13 14 15 16 Disc drawer A motor driven disc drawer located in the center of the RCD 991 slides out to accept a compact disc and retracts to play the disc Place the compact disc in the drawer label side up Make sure the disc is properly centered in the tray The drawer can be closed in two ways pushing the OPEN button or pushing the PLAY button Transport Control Buttons These buttons provide basic control functions for the disc trans port mechanism Except where noted all functions are available on the RCD 991 front panel and the IR remote control The circled numbers provide a convenient reference for finding the button on the illustrations of the RCD
14. gnal to Noise Ratio Dynamic Range Digital to Analog Converters Digital Filter Linearity w o dither Linearity with dither 1 7 Speed Accuracy Wow amp Flutter Analog Output Impedance Analog Output Level Digital Load Impedance Digital Output Level Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions W x H x D Weight net 0 0035 1kHz 0 0035 1kHz 5 20 000 Hz 0 5 dB 0 5 degree gt 110 dB 1kHz gt 115 dB gt 100 dB Dual 20 Bit precision DAC 20 Bit 8x oversampling 1 0 dB 90dB 0 5 dB 90dB Quartz Crystal Precision 120 Ohms 2 Volts 75 Ohms 0 5 Volt Peak to Peak 120 Volts 60 Hz or 220 240 Volts 50 Hz 20 Watts 440 x 122 x 363 mm 173 8 x 413 16 x 145 16 inches 7 7 kg 16 9 Ib All specifications are accurate at the time of printing Rotel reserves the right to make improvements without notice Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trademarks of The Rotel Co Ltd Tokyo Japan HDCD is a registered trademark of Pacific Microsonics Inc Berkeley CA USA RCD 991 COMPACT DISC PLAYER The Rotel Co Ltd 10 10 Shinsen Cho Shibuya Ku Tokyo 150 0045 Japan Phone 81 3 5458 5325 Fax 81 3 5458 5310 Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading MA 01864 2699 USA Phone 978 664 3820 Fax 978 664 4109 Rotel Europe Meadow Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2RX England Phone 44 0 1903 524 813 Fax 44 0 1903 524 831 Rotel Deutsch
15. hile toroidal power transformers are manufactured in Rotel s own factory Rotel s reputation for excellence has been earned through hun dreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected re viewers in the industry who listen to music every day Their comments keep the company true to its goal the pursuit of equipment that is musical reliable and affordable All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many hours of enjoyment Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RCD 991 single disc Compact Disc player With its precision transport 20 bit 8 times oversampling digital circuitry dual differential 20 bit D A convert ers user selectable dither HDCD capability and Rotel s Bal anced Design the RCD 991 ensures the highest level of audio performance In addition full analog output capability both bal anced and unbalanced and digital outputs both optical and co axial provide maximum flexibility in system configuration When used as a standalone CD player or as a CD transport with an out board D A converter your Rotel RCD 991 will provide years of en joyment A Few Precautions Please read this manual carefully In addition to installation and operating instructions it provides valuable information on various RCD 991 system configurations as well as general information that will help you get optimum performance from your system Please contact your authorized Rot
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17. of the RCD 991 to the right channel source input on the preamplifier or other component Digital Outputs and Switch See Figure 3 for wiring illustration If you are using the RCD 991 as a disc transport with an outboard D A converter or other digital processor you need an unproc essed digital data stream from the RCD 991 taken before the built in D A converter This signal is supplied by the RCD 991 s back panel digital output jacks Both optical and coaxial digital signal connectors are provided Use whichever type best matches your other components Using a standard 75 ohm coax or optical digital cable connect the appro priate RCD 991 digital output jack to the digital input connector on the outboard D A converter A switch to the right of the digital outputs enables or disables the digital outputs To use the digital outputs this switch must be in the on position If you are not using the digital outputs we recom mend turning the switch off because it removes the digital output circuitry from the signal path Operation The RCD 991 can be operated using its front panel buttons or from corresponding buttons on the supplied infrared remote con trol Specific instructions for each of these controls are detailed below Some of the buttons are duplicated on the front panel and on the IR remote control However there are many instances where the buttons are only available on one or the other These are noted in the followin
18. on Compatible Digital is a system developed by Pacific Microsonics Inc that enhances a CD s sound quality It is based on the latest research in how we hear and depends on sophisticated algorithms or mathematical equations to optimize the link between the recording studio and our home In the recording process an HDCD encoder analyzes music to de termine how best to reproduce it The encoder then embeds a se ries of instructions on a CD along with the music These commands tell an HDCD equipped CD player how to best repro duce the complex musical signal so that we hear even more of the original recording than conventional CDs allow us to In addition to properly reproducing the enhanced sound quality of HDCD encoded discs an HDCD capable player performs signifi cantly better with conventional CDs thanks to an advanced digital filter that not only provides precise upsampling but optimizes the performance of the D A converter by minimizing quantizing errors with dither deglitching circuits and slew rate adjustments HDCD s operation is completely transparent The system automati cally senses an HDCD encoded disc and decodes it according to the instructions recorded on the disc The HDCD LED on the front panel lights to when an HDCD encoded disc is being played When playing conventional CDs you hear the music exactly as the artist intended but with a startling realism thanks to the au dible benefits of the advanced HDCD filter
19. ow foreign objects to get into the enclosure If the unit is exposed to moisture or a foreign object gets into the enclosure immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall Take the unit to a qualified service person for in spection and necessary repairs Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself Follow all operating instructions Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner Keep the ventilation inlets on the unit unobstructed For example do not place the unit on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that could block the ventilation slots If the component is placed in a bookcase or cabinet there must be suffi cient clearance around the unit and ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling Keep the component away from radiators heat registers stoves or any other appliance that produces heat The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel of the unit Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power sup ply cable or an exact equivalent Do not modify the supplied cable in any way Do not attempt to defeat grounding and or polarization provisions The cable should be connected to a 2 pin polarized wall outlet matching the wide blade of the plug
20. that would normally effect the entire disc operate on just the memo rized program For example the TRACK buttons advance to the next track in the memorized program not the next track on the disc Likewise the REPEAT button see below continuously plays the memorized program not the entire disc REVIEW Button remote only amp This button is used to review the memorized tracks in PROGRAM mode Press the button and the first memorized track number will appear in order in the DISPLAY flashing for approximately five seconds Pressing the REVIEW button again while the track num ber is flashing will continue the review sequence showing the next memorized track Continue pressing the REVIEW button to see the complete memorized track list If you do not press the REVIEW button while the track number is flashing the review process is terminated and the unit resumes whatever mode it was in before you started to review except that the last reviewed track number will remain active and shown in the display Note that you may remove a selection from the play list during the review procedure using the CLEAR button as described below CLEAR Button remote only 6 This button allows you to remove a track selection from the memorized program play list during the review procedure de scribed above Follow the review procedure until the desired track number is flashing Then instead of pressing the REVIEW button to continue remove the display
21. to the wide slot of the receptacle Do not use extension cords Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed pinched bent at severe angles exposed to heat or damaged in any way Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where it exits the back of the unit The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and or serviced by a qualified service agency if The power supply cord or plug has been damaged e Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit e The unit has been exposed to rain e The unit shows signs of improper operation The unit has been dropped or damaged any way Place the unit on a fixed level surface strong enough to support its weight Do not place it on a moveable cart that could tip over Figure 1 Controls and Connections ROTEL COMPACT DISC PLAYER RCD 991 PROGRAM REPEAT 1 ALL mo 1234 RANDOM gt a a ewan Bony i oven 121461516 PLAY PAUSE STOP CAUTION WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ROTEL OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE COMPACT DISC PLAYER MODEL NO RCD 991 AVIS RISQUE DE ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR POWER CONSUMPTION 20W PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 991 BALANCED BALANCED OUTPUT OUTPUT LEFT DI
22. uts Digital Outputs and Switch Operation Infrared Remote Control Display amp Disc drawer Transport Control Buttons OPEN Button PLAY Button 6 PAUSE Button amp STOP Button amp TRACK Buttons amp amp DIRECT ACCESS Buttons remote only SEARCH Buttons remote only amp Additional Features HDCD 2 PROGRAM Button remote only amp REVIEW Button remote only amp CLEAR Button remote only amp RANDOM Button remote only amp REPEAT Button remote only SCAN Button Remote Only 20 TIME Button Remote Only DITHER Button front panel only DITHER Display Specifications oo O O O O O 8 ON NNN NN NN OTD 09 Oo UO A 10 RCD 991 About Rotel A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufac ture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 30 years ago Through the years that passion has re mained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget is shared by all Rotel employees The engineers work as a close team listening to and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical stan dards They are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the best they can You are likely to find capacitors from the United Kingdom and Germany semi con ductors from Japan or the United States w
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