Perreaux ECD2 User's Manual
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1. Leading British architect John Pawson writes The Minimum can be defined as the perfection that an object achieves when it is no longer possible to improve it by subtraction This is the quality that an object has when every component every detail and every junction has been reduced or condensed to the essentials It is the result of the omission of the inessentials Perreaux has historically embraced the minimalist ethic from an audio design perspective only The concept of less equating to more has been at the heart of all Perreaux audio designs for more than a quarter of a century Minimalist Electronics We wish to maximise the quality of your listening pleasure by keeping the componentry and signal path as uncluttered short and clean possible All components in the signal path even those of the highest quality have an effect on the signal thereby altering the quality of the reproduction in some way Our aim is to recreate in its entirety the original performance by not adding or subtracting anything irrespective of the source Minimalist User Interface We carefully study the user interface and par down the number of buttons and associated clutter leaving just the essential and no more How tempting it has been over the years to loose sight of our core values as technology or trends have made it possible That is one of the reasons why our older products still have such a high resale value today The user interface2. ECDL Compact Disc Player Owners Manual QE TT AUK I OP PRR E AUX Perreaux Industries Limited makes no warranty for the use of its products other than those expressly contained in the warranty detailed herein The Company assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document reserves the right to change products or specifications detailed herein at any time without notice and does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein No licenses to patents or other intellectual property of Perreaux are granted by the Company in connection with the sale of Perreaux products expressly or by implication PERREAUX is a registered trademark of Perreaux Industries Ltd Terms and product names in this document may be trademarks of others PRPERREAUE This page has intentionally been left blank Features at a Glance PRERRE AUX L Introducing the Perreaux ECD2 Compact Disc Player Congratulations on your Perreaux ECD2 purchase To realise the full potential of your unit you need to appreciate all aspects of its operation Before installing the ECD2 into your system read the entire manual carefully Endeavor to understand every detail by familiarising yourself with the controls and features as you read You will find it easier to install using the relevant sections of this manual as a reference We have attempted to explain every feature and operational facet clearly and
3. 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 show in the display To resume playing the disc press the PAUSE button again or press the PLAY button OP PRR E AUX L a Stop This button stops a disc that 1s playing and resets the player 1 e 1f play 1s resumed the disc will start over from the first track Pressing the STOP button twice in quick succession cancels any programmed selections eno Random This instructs the ECD2 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 function 1s utilised in which case the random play will continue until the STOP button 1s pressed When the RANDOM feature 1s in use the word RANDOM is shown in the display Minimalist Design PRERRE AUN 1 Special Design Philosophies Perreaux has been designing and manufacturing only the highest quality audio componentry for more than a quarter of a century Technology has continued to evolve rapidly over that time and our knowledge and application of design materials and manufacturing techniques has advanced in tandem with this Today s Perreaux range comes closer to fulfilling our shared vision than at any other time in the past To follow is a discussion on some of Perreaux design philosophies that have been incorporated into the entire range
4. A7 YES Swap source output channels Fault in loudspeaker A7 YES Amplifier at fault YES Loudspeaker A at fault YES Loudspeaker cable at fault NO Loudspeaker cable at fault NO_ Input source at fault OP PRR E AUX L 13 Specifications In Brief PRERRE AUX L Specifications The ECD2 specifications are detailed in brief and then subsequently in more detail In the detailed version we attempt to explain the significance of each specification The correlation between published specifications and sonic quality can be unreliable A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing All technical measurements must be subject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation Measurements of the ECD2 reveal excellent results by any standards Tested at 115V and 230V after a 10 minute warm up period Audio Section Analog Output Rated OUMU ssn ira 2 0VRMs Ouputlmpedance MS ne EE E TAE a 1000 Digital Output Rated OUUU paren Owe PRR RS lit 0 5Vp p Load PELI E Gns a 75Q Frequency Responses 20Hz to 20kHz 0 5dB Total Harmonic Distortion THD N kiedo 0 004 1kHz Signal to Noise Ratio Raca OUMU SR RS a ct intomeedeet gt 105dB Dinamic Ransie arie 100dB Channel Depari ON arnee 110dB 1kHz Disrialto AnalosConveners airline Dual 20 bit Digital Pilla 8x oversampling Power CONS MIMpPUONs 22e nent ane nue 20W Audio Connections Audio Outputs Mo 1 pair RCA line level Pi
5. concisely In the event that something is still unclear to you your Perreaux dealer will be happy to assist you further Read this manual install your unit correctly and realise the sonic significance of your investment in Perreaux Perreaux products are designed to provide the utmost in sonic realism and electronic reliability with a functional yet elegant appearance that reflects the care and craftsmanship applied during all stages of construction o Rugged build quality o Multiple regulated power supplies o Dual 20 bit Burr Brown DAC 0 HDCD decoding o High speed processing with 96kHz over sampling o Digital output o Full function infrared remote control To maintain the consistently high quality that you expect from us and we expect from ourselves Perreaux products are handcrafted We maintain the human link throughout from design and construction through to the ultimate test your music your system your ears Because we too listen to our products we know that with your Perreaux you will discover many more of the musical secrets we strive to reveal From all of us at Perreaux Industries Limited thank you for choosing the Perreaux ECD2 compact disc player PRERRE AUN 1 Important Safety Instructions Note All safety and operation instructions should be read carefully before the ECD2 is operated Keep the Owners Manual in a safe place for future reference 0 The ECD2 should not be used near water for exampl
6. has and always will remain simple free from adornments clean and uncluttered Minimalist Aesthetics Our products appeal to those who seek the ultimate in audio exclusivity namely the perfect blend of form and function OP PRR E AUX L Form and function are both tough masters That is why our amplifier heat sinks are not hidden but instead feature prominently in all our designs We make no excuses for producing some of the most distinctive high end audio products on the planet We let form and function blend together in perfect harmony This surely is the essence of true minimalist utilisation Minimalism in a Wider Context John Pawson writes Clearly simplicity has dimensions to it that go beyond the purely aesthetic it can be seen as the reflection of some innate inner quality or the pursuit of philosophical or literary insight into the nature of harmony reason and truth VA Rugged Build Quality Multiple Regulated Power Supplies Dual 20 bit Burr Brown DAC HDCD Decoding PRERRE AUN Special Design Features Mechanical strength has been a hallmark of Perreaux products since the company first started production back in 1974 The concept behind the physical design and construction is that each structural member should contribute to both rigidity and performance There is a separate regulated power supply for each section of the CD player One positive supply and one negat
7. has been experienced by many of us Hum may result from a number of different situations and to make matters worse maybe caused by a seemingly illogical combination of circumstances One or more of three specific causes creates hum in the system Induced Hum Hum can be induced into the system from one or more sources and is generally associated with the radiation of noise from one system into another Hum and noise can be radiated from any object or system involving AC voltage and current such as power supplies in amplifiers motors switching equipment etc All of these may be found in your hi fi system or within your own home Hum may be induced into any part of the system so there are no specific instructions that can be given which will offer a guaranteed cure A good practice to adopt is to keep low level signal equipment such as phono systems tuners etc well away from high level signal equipment such as power amplifiers Alternatively careful designs must be employed to negate these effects on low level signal equipment Another good practice to adopt is to keep all signal leads away from power leads The practice of neatly tying excess leads together for a tidy looking installation should be resisted as this could be the cause of induced hum in the system Earth Loops Earth loops are a particularly annoying cause of hum in the system Earth loops are created by mains frequency current flowing in the screen of signal leads an
8. on the ECD2 20 Warranty Obtaining Service PRERRE AUN 1 Warranty Information and Obtaining Service The Perreaux ECD2 is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use to the original purchaser for a period of 1 year 365 days from the date of purchase from an authorised dealer or distributor To extend the warranty on your Perreaux ECD2 to three 3 years from date of purchase please return a fully completed warranty registration form along with a copy of the original receipt of purchase to Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand For the Extended Warranty Registration Form please refer to Chapter 11 Perreaux Industries Ltd may at its discretion allow the warranty on this product to be transferred Please contact Perreaux on info perreaux com requesting a transfer If during the warranty period the Perreaux ECD2 exhibits defects in materials and or workmanship it will be repaired or replaced at our option without charge for either parts or labour The warranty does not apply to any unit that has been misused abused or altered Any unit that is not performing satisfactorily may be returned to the factory in Auckland New Zealand for evaluation Return authorisation must first be obtained by either calling or writing to Perreaux prior to shipping the unit Perreaux Industries Ltd and it s authorised distributors and dealers shall not be held liable
9. NOT bypass any fuse n DO NOT attempt to repair the ECD2 In the event of a problem please contact your Perreaux dealer NN GU R W NN PRERRE AUX 1 Table of Contents Introducing the Perreaux ECD2 Compact Disc Player 3 Important Safety INStrUCHONs siria 4 Table corContents cdi ailalai 5 Unpacking and Placement siririna AEE EEr Ea 6 instantinstali nn aeaa a E metemta aes 7 Front PaNeLFUNGCHONS ptrriaialeni it lalla dai 8 KearFanerFUAGHONS xci addii ili alii sn 10 emote ControrFUNGHONS acilia it pe a 12 Special besign PNioSOphles villici 15 SPECIAL DESIGM Feature S 55e tree es eee sine encres eee et tends 17 IMaximising System Potential Lilia 18 Care and Mamtainhant e ss usine Me en ini ii 19 Warranty Information and Obtaining Service ss 20 Extended Warranty Registration Form rin 21 Faultiinding YOUur SYSTEM ES E iene 22 SDECINIGA TIONS Sd ee ie a ede cash annee antenne Sn ete le 27 PLY SICAL DIMENSIONS aria dia 29 Contact Detalls isso chee Sd thee te tte te Se ected iaia 30 PRERRE AUN 1 Unpacking and Placement The ECD2 is packaged for maximum protection Please carefully read the instructions below before proceeding to unpack the unit Be extremely careful Unpacking Procedure Inspect both ends of the cardboard box and open at the end without the central staple by slitting the reinforced tape at either side Fold back the flaps and tip the package on end and the inner box will sl
10. al Output Using a standard 750 coax digital cable with RCA termination connect the digital output to the coax digital input on the external D A converter These high quality gold plated sockets are highly conductive corrosion resistant and provide less potential for corrosion induced distortion Refer to Chapter 13 Specifications for more details 06 Analog Output Standard single ended outputs RCA supplying analog signals to the source inputs of an audio preamplifier integrated amplifier or receiver Using quality audio interconnect cables connect the left channel output of the ECD2 to the left channel input on the preamplifier or other component and the right channel output to the right channel input on the preamplifier or other component Refer to Chapter 13 Specifications for more details Serial Number The serial number is unique to your ECD2 Please record this number and store it in a safe place For any service related enquiry please be prepared to quote the product serial number to Perreaux personnel or their service representative Q Input Voltage and Fuse Rating Input Voltage It is important that the ECD2 be operated from the correct AC mains voltage This unit is factory set for the voltage applicable to the original country of destination Caution Caution Caution Caution PRERRE AUN 1 The ECD2 will operate satisfactorily within a voltage variation of up to 5 of that vol
11. ation on fuse ratings please refer to Chapter 13 Specifications This is the ONLY user accessible fuse Never replace the fuses with any other ratings other than the one specified on the rear panel Always ensure your ECD2 is disconnected from the mains supply before attempting to change the mains fuse Note Note PRERRE AUN 1 Remote Control Functions The ECD2 comes supplied with a 29 button Perreaux Universal infrared remote control The remote control uses 2 x AAA batteries and may be changed by sliding forward the plastic cover located on the bottom of the remote Press the white button on the remote to select the code set required to control the ECD2 The ECD2 uses the following functions Open Close When the disc drawer is closed pressing this button labeled O C opens the drawer To close the drawer press the button again When the drawer is open the display reads OPEN When it is closed with no disc the display reads NO DISC When the drawer closes with a disc inserted the display will show the number of tracks and the total time of the disc me Program Pressing this button labeled PROG allows you to memorise as many as 20 tracks on the current disc for playback in a specific order For example you could instruct the ECD2 to play track 6 followed by track 10 followed by track 2 To begin a program o Insert a disc and close the drawer The ECD2 will read the contents
12. by the track number For example to select track 15 press o followed by and The number of the selected track will appear on the display There is also a four by four matrix of track numbers 1 16 at the right side of the display This indicates all of the tracks on the disc If there are more than 16 all of the digits will illuminate accompanied by the word OVER regardless of which track 1s playing This matrix 1s 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 memorise tracks in PROGRAM mode IS Track Forward M Track Backward These buttons are used to select tracks on the disc When a disc 1s playing pressing the TRACK forward button advances to the beginning of the next track Pressing the TRACK backward button returns to the beginning of the current track Pressing twice quickly in succession returns to the beginning of the previous track Play Press the PLAY button to start playing the disc If the disc drawer 1s open it will close automatically The number of the track being played and the elapsed time will be shown in the display along with the PLAY indicator Normally the disc will start playing with the first track However you can select a different track using the TRACK buttons or the DIRECT ACCESS buttons before pressing PLAY to start playing a different selection w Pause
13. d becomes apparent with the lack of adequate earthing between the various pieces of equipment making up the hi fi system This is further compounded by the fact that the equipment earthing considerations vary between different manufacturers and countries Perreaux products used with equipment manufactured by other manufacturers may cause an earth loop situation but Perreaux products used with other Perreaux products will not cause an earth loop situation provided the following precautions are observed o The entire hi fi system must be connected to the same mains line power outlet This will ensure that each piece of the system shares the same earth or ground This rule applies to all installations of all brands of equipment A preamplifier or power amplifier may be operated from an extension cord plugged into the same mains line outlet Identifying and Isolating Problems Caution PRPER RE AUN 1 o When a piece of equipment is supplied with a three pin mains line supply lead all three pins must be connected in the correct fashion see your dealer if in doubt o Check all interconnecting signal leads for good connections both internal connections and firm contact with the sockets While the centre pin may make firm contact 1t is very important that the outer contact 1s also firm o Never remove the earth ground wire from the mains line supply of any piece of equipment This could be hazardous Broken Earth Connections This
14. e designed to enable you to play music now Please take the time to read the ECD2 manual thoroughly as it incorporates many features which will enhance its operation Placement Best results will be achieved when placed on a solid surface DO NOT place on a carpeted floor or cover the player Turn off associated components This minimises the potential to damage any other components when connecting your ECD2 into the system Connect ECD2 to amplifier Connect the output of the ECD2 to the un balanced RCA inputs at the rear of your amplifier Try to keep all interconnect cables as far from loudspeaker cables as possible and well away from all AC mains leads Switch on ECD2 After checking the supply voltage compatibility with the voltage rating on the ECD 2 rear panel insert the power cord set supplied into the rear of the unit and into the wall Switch on the socket at the wall and power up the ECD2 by depressing the switch on the front panel Switch on your amplifier Make sure your amplifier is connected to the mains and switch it on Insert your favourite CD Open the disc drawer by pressing the O C button and insert your favourite CD Press PLAY on the ECD2 Increase the volume Slowly increase the volume control of your amplifier to achieve a comfortable listening level CONGRATULATIONS Now that you have achieved your first objective sit back relax and please read the rest of the manual at your own
15. e near a bathtub kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool etc o The ECD2 should be rack mounted only in a heavy duty rack or stand that is recommended for audio equipment use n Mounting to a wall or ceiling should be via a heavy duty bracket or shelf designed for audio equipment use o The ECD2 should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce excessive amounts of heat 2 DO NOT place the ECD2 directly onto carpeted surfaces o Avoid exposing the ECD2 to extremely high or low temperatures o The ECD2 should be connected to a mains power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the rear of the unit O DO NOT disconnect the mains earth from the system o The mains power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it o The power cord of the ECD2 should be unplugged from the mains outlet when the unit is to be left unused for long periods or when attempting to connect or disconnect cables and before cleaning your unit o Care should be taken so that objects and or liquids do not accidentally fall inside the ECD2 n Please keep electrical equipment out of reach of children o Please unplug sensitive electronic equipment during electrical storms o Please replace any fuse with the value and type specified o Avoid operating the ECD2 with the cover removed 0 DO
16. for any freight or insurance charges Freight and insurance charges to and from the Perreaux factory will be the sole responsibility of the owner of the unit There is no other express warranty on the ECD2 Neither this warranty nor any other warranty express or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability of fitness shall extend beyond the warranty period No responsibility is assumed for any incidental or consequential damages In the event that you are experiencing difficulty with the ECD2 please as a first step follow the faultfinding procedures in Chapter 12 If after following this procedure you require further assistance please contact your Perreaux dealer 1 1 PRERRE AUN 1 Extended Warranty Registration Form Please complete this form and either fax mail or scan and e mail it to Perreaux Industries Ltd Fax 64 9 815 5981 Mail Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand E mail info perreaux com Alternatively complete the online Warranty Registration Form on our website www perreaux com 3 Year Extended Warranty Form PRERRE AUY 1 Name Address Suburb City Country Telephone E mail Website Product Purchased Serial Number Dealer Purchase Date 21 12 22 Cause and Elimination of Hum PRERRE AUN 1 Faultfinding Your System Hum is a particularly annoying form of noise in any high fidelity system and at some time
17. ide out Lay the inner box down flat and upright open it conventionally by separating the top tray from the bottom The product can now be removed from the bottom packaging This will be easier 1f you have someone to help you by holding the base of the box Alternately the bottom tray and player could be tipped upside down and the bottom packaging removed If opened in this manner please ensure that you turn the contents over again Note Be very careful to secure the unit if you are planning to flip the package upside down O Remove the two white polystyrene protectors off either side of the player leaving the black material covering Pull back the material and remove the protective black tissue from the front panel The player is now unpacked and ready for further installation Note Please retain all packaging material for future transport Box 1x ECD2 Compact disc player Contents 1 x ECD2 Product manual 1 x Perreaux remote control 2x AAA batteries 1 x Detachable AC power cord Placing The ECD2 should generally be placed close to your amplifier keeping the Your ECD2 interconnect cabling short Note Note PRERRE AUN 1 Instant Install If you are like us the first thing you will want to do is to play your favourite piece of music through your new ECD2 The following instructions are written to enable you to achieve this as quickly as possible These are not comprehensive instructions but ar
18. is a common cause of hum and noise in the system In many instances the only way to eliminate the possibility of hum problems arising through a broken earth connection somewhere in the system is to physically check every connection When experiencing a problem such as one channel not working or a noise in one channel it is good practice to adopt a method of isolating the problem to a specific item or area This practice will assist in diagnosing curing or at least advising your technician of the problem and result in a saving of time money and perhaps frustration A logical approach to isolating the probable cause of the problem 1s to start at the loudspeakers and work back to the music source eliminating each piece of equipment in turn Observe precautions regarding volume control settings Please make all changes at minimum volume setting Only increase the volume after the connections have been made Check that the entire system is connected in the proper manner and that the mains line supply is connected and switched on For clarity during this section we have labeled one loudspeaker A and the other loudspeaker B In this example loudspeaker A appears faulty Initial system connections SOURCE Ls ee oe 25 24 Caution PRERRE AUN 1 Step 1 Loudspeakers SOURCE Change the loudspeaker leads from one loudspeaker to the other If the fault remains in loudspeaker A then
19. isplay will show the number of tracks and the total time of the disc PRERRE AUX L QO gt Button Press this button to start playing the disc If the disc drawer is open it will close automatically The number of the track being played and the and the elapsed time will be shown in the display along with the PLAY indicator O n Button This button stops a disc that is playing and resets the player 1 e if play is resumed the disc will start over from the first track 14 Button Pressing this button 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 is shown in the display O gt l Button Pressing this button advances to the beginning of the next track The new track number is shown in the display STBY Button This button puts the ECD2 into STANDBY mode as indicated by the green standby light The display goes dark and the unit will not operate HDCD Indicator This light will illuminate to indicate that an HDCD encoded disc 1s being played D IR Sensor This is the infrared sensor to receive commands transmitted from the remote control Caution PRERREAUN 1 Rear Panel Functions PERREAUX L HLAL Fi ahi Tai te EC p _ 213 5 6 Please make all changes at minimum volume setting Only increase the volume after the connections have been made 11 Digit
20. ive supply for the sensitive analog output stage another one for the DAC section another for the clock generation of the DAC section and a further supply for the microcontroller and display The advantage of this is that there is complete isolation from stage to stage ensuring the analog section is completely free from digital noise The ECD2 s precision transport is backed up by Burr Brown s PCM1732 digital to analog converter featuring HDCD decoding The dual 20 bit multi level Delta Sigma operation with 8x oversampling ensures the ECD2 will deliver a high level of audio performance High Definition Compatible Digital HDCD is an encoding technique that allows a CD to have greater dynamic range focused 3D soundstage reduced distortion and increased detail When playing HDCD encoded discs the ECD2 can reproduce as much as 20 bit dynamic range HDCD discs are identified by an HDCD logo on the package No user action is required to play an HDCD encoded disc The player automatically senses HDCD encoding and enables the necessary circuitry The HDCD indicator on the front panel will light to indicate that an HDCD disc is being played Interconnects and Speaker Cables Positioning Ancillary Equipment Final Thoughts PRERRE AUN 1 Maximising System Potential An often ignored area in high fidelity systems is the cabling connecting the various components Interconnect leads should be high quality cable with s
21. loudspeaker A is at fault go no further If the fault now appears in loudspeaker B then the problem lies further up the line Move on to step 2 Step 2 Loudspeaker Leads SOURCE 7 Change the loudspeaker leads completely from left channel to right and from right channel to left by now swapping them at the amplifier output If the fault now appears in loudspeaker B then that loudspeaker lead 1s at fault go no further If the fault appears in loudspeaker A then loudspeaker leads are OK Move on to step 3 Restore the loudspeaker leads to their original connections at both ends Step 3a Inputs Channels SOURCE Ce aa a ab a a aa Change the input plugs on the rear of your amplifier as follows Change each input source in turn by swapping the plugs left to right and right to left If the fault changes to loudspeaker B on any one of the selected inputs then that particular input source is possibly at fault Move on to step 3b Caution Caution PRERRE AUN 1 If the fault stays in loudspeaker A then it is probable that the fault may exist within the amplifier Changing of any connectors must be carried out at a minimum volume setting Only increase the volume after the connections have been changed Step 3b Inputs Interconnects SOURCE Lessa Change the interconnect leads completely from left channel to right and from right channel to left by now s
22. of the disc o Press the PROG button on the remote control The PROGRAM indicator will show on the display along with P 00 indicating that the unit 1s waiting for the first track to be memorised o Enter the first track number using the DIRECT ACCESS buttons Your selection will be memorised automatically and the display will change to P 01 indicating that one track has been memorised Continue entering the rest of your selections using the DIRECT ACCESS buttons There is no need to press the PROG button as each selection is memorised as It Is entered Once you have memorised a play list the ECD2 remains in PROGRAM mode until the disc drawer is opened or the STOP button is pressed twice in succession If you press the PLAY button the memorised program will play instead of the entire disc starting with the first selection in the memorised list PRERRE AUX L ve Search Backward Search Forward These buttons labeled and fast reverse or fast forward through the currently playing disc as long as they are pressed 1X2X3X4aX5X6X7X8X9 0 Direct Access These numeric buttons are used to directly access a track from the remote control instead of stepping through using the TRACK buttons The first ten tracks on a disc can be selected by pressing the corresponding button on the remote control For example to play the eighth track press 8 When accessing track numbers greater than 10 press do followed
23. pace in your favourite armchair whilst sipping a hot cup of coffee You ll find the whole experience much more pleasurable whilst listening to music PERREAUX Note PAERIRE AUX Front Panel Functions O Power Switch Depress this switch to turn power ON Depress the switch again to turn the unit OFF Vacuum Fluorescent Display Display provides information regarding the status of the ECD2 and track time information for the disc being played RPT Button Allows you to repeat the current track or the entire disc continuously until the feature is cancelled by pressing the RPT button or pressing m The RPT button steps sequentially through the available options Pressing the button once repeats the current track displaying REPEAT 1 in the display Pressing a second time repeats the entire disc displaying REAPEAT ALL in the display Press a third time to cancel the REPEAT function The REPEAT function is automatically cancelled when the disc drawer is opened O C Button When the disc drawer 1s closed pressing this button opens the drawer To close the drawer press the button again Pressing gt or lightly pushing on the drawer itself can also close the drawer This can also be performed via the remote control When the drawer is open the display reads OPEN When it is closed with no disc the display reads NO DISC When the drawer closes with a disc inserted the d
24. requency range where the amplitude or strength of the output signal deviates from the source material by no more than 0 5dB Total Harmonic Distortion THD N 0 004 1kHz Total Harmonic Distortion Noise is the percentage of output signal which is made up of frequencies added due to harmonics of the fundamental frequency and noise SONATO NOKE RIU O cann alia gt 105dB The ratio of desired signal to noise signals present in the output This figure 1s referenced to the rated output of the CD player taking into full account all potentially annoying hum components DVI INA TORRES tert ree ta a ren rer gt 100dB The difference between the loudest and quietest portions of a signal Due to the increased dynamic range offered by HDCD encoding this specification must be greater than the 96dB limit inherent in the standard 16 bit CD format CRAIC Sepa aO PCR RR REA A 110dB 1kHz Refers to the immunity of a signal from one channel leaking to the other channel The higher the value the better the isolation of the two channels 1 4 Physical Dimensions PERREAUX 135 30 OP PRR E AUX L Contact Details For more information please contact your Perreaux dealer or contact Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand Ph 64 9 815 5452 Fax 64 9 815 5981 E mail info perreaux com Internet www perreaux com PRERRE AUX 1 Installation Notes 31
25. s that the bitterness of dissatisfaction lingers long after the fragrance of cheap price is forgotten hence our use of the term investment Note Cover Front Panel PRERRE AUN 1 Care and Maintenance The ECD2 has been designed to provide many years of trouble free enjoyment Please switch the unit off and remove the cord set from the rear of the amplifier before attempting to clean your ECD2 in the manner described below Never apply liquid directly to the ECD2 Never use abrasives Never rub in a circuilar motion The cover features a durable high quality powder coat finish To remove finger marks and dirt lightly rub the surface with a soft cloth If the dirt is not removed dip your cloth in a mild solution of soap and water squeeze excess moisture from it and then gently reapply to the surface Stubborn dirt may be removed by the application of a small quantity of methylated spirits applied directly to the cleaning cloth only and reworking the effected area Black Powder coat Finish The front panel is finished in the same durable powder coat as the cover and can be cleaned in a similar manner as described above Chrome Finish To remove finger marks and dirt on chrome finishes lightly rub the surface with a soft cloth containing a very small quantity of isopropyl alcohol methylated spirits on it 10 1 Year Limited Warranty 3 Year Extended Warranty Warranty Transfer Information
26. tage at which the unit has been set If you require the voltage setting to be altered e g relocation to another area city or country or extraordinarily high or low voltages please contact your Perreaux dealer Qualified service personnel can only perform this modification Never attempt to connect the unit to the incorrect voltage Severe damage can result from applying incorrect voltage to the unit Fuse Rating The fuse rating displayed here refers to the rating of the mains inlet fuse For more information on fuse ratings please refer to Chapter 13 Specifications Never replace the fuses with any other ratings other than the one specified O AC Mains Input and Fuse AC Mains Input An IEC standard mains input is provided at the rear of the unit The AC cord set is removable allowing you to upgrade to a cord set of your preference Prior to connection to the AC mains please check the voltage label on the rear panel to ensure that your unit conforms to the power supply in your area Never attempt to connect the unit to the incorrect voltage Severe damage can result from applying incorrect voltage to the unit Mains Fuse The ECD2 is equipped with a user serviceable AC mains fuse In the event of fuse failure always replace with the same type and value fuse Remember fuses do not usually blow without a reason Any doubts about fuse failure should be conveyed directly to your Perreaux dealer For more inform
27. ubstantial terminations Gold plate is inherently resistant to corrosion and an excellent conductor The presence of corrosion induces distortion and poor conductivity will seriously interfere with sound quality Terminations must plug snugly into sockets to maintain maximum conductivity and to avoid annoying earthing problems Speaker cabling is equally critical Use only solidly constructed cable of high purity copper or silver content Again gold plated terminations are recommended of the spade or banana plug type Use cables of equal length and as short as possible to maintain uniform electrical resistance at the lowest possible level If your amplifier is closer to one of your speakers than the other avoid coiling the longer lead as this can create inductance with the potential of reduced high frequency performance Keep all connections clean firm and tight The traditional adage that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link most certainly applies to audio systems Positioning of your source equipment tuner video disc tape record decks is important To avoid airborne frequency peaks place them well away from your loudspeakers and not in the corners of your listening area High fidelity systems are an investment deserving of careful thought and personal time Your preferences priorities and constraints will dictate the parameters of your purchase your ears will tell you what is the right choice for you Our experience tells u
28. wapping them at the source component s output If the fault stays in loudspeaker B then the interconnect lead is at fault go no further If the fault appears in loudspeaker A then the interconnect lead is OK Changing of any connectors must be carried out at a minimum volume setting Only increase the volume after the connections have been changed Should the fault prove to be in the amplifier it will be necessary to determine where the fault actually lies Most of this has been done for instance you now know what input s and what channel is affected This information will assist your Perreaux dealer or service person when or 1f any service is required If the apparent fault is noise in one or both channels and has been localised to the amplifier it will be necessary to determine whether or not the noise increases with the volume control whether or not the noise exists when no input at all is connected to the amplifier and what type of sound the noise is For example low frequency humming noise or high frequency hissing noise This information will also assist your service person in making repairs or adjustments ZI Faultfinding Flowchart 26 Fault in loudspeaker A Swap loudspeaker connections Fault in loudspeaker A Swap amplifier outputs Fault in loudspeaker B Restore speaker cables to original connections Swap amplifier source input channels Fault in loudspeaker
29. zia RP RE Gnu aseueeticaeus nae 75Q coax RCA Other Connections 1 x IEC AC mains input receptacle Mains Input Voltage 100V 110V 120V 220V 230V or 240V AC at 50Hz or 60Hz Set within the ECD2 at time of manufacture Dimensions PVCs neh ie 425mm 16 7 Heigl lia 88mm 3 5 Pipino 315mm 12 4 not including feet terminals and handles 27 Specifications 28 Explained PRERRE AUN 1 Fuse Ratings Mains input fuse TOO IZIV e E E 2SB slow blow 0 5A EDO IEEE 2SB slow blow 0 5A user serviceable Weight Noli lean en 7 0kg 15 41b CD player only GIOSS iaia Aaa 10 0kg 22 01b CD player accessories and packing material ANa RAT OUD SEE nn Ne 2 0V pms This is the reference output level to which other specifications such as signal to noise ratio and total harmonic distortion are referred Analog OULU WMD COAG Cc stars RS sae ale lt Davee ete es mis 1000 Output Impedance indicates the ability of the unit to drive the Line Level Output The low impedance of the ECD2 means that it will drive any combination of cable configuration length capacitance etc and component impedance with ease whilst maintaining signal integrity ICA OTUs ea 0 5V p p Indicates the peak to peak voltage of the signal from the digital output DigtaitoadIMPCdIN C E lea at 750 Specifies the load impedance required for the coaxial digital interconnect FF QU NEY R SDONSE is nl ts 20Hz to 20kHz 0 5dB Describes the f
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