Oracle Audio Technologies 2000 Transport Turntable User Manual
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1. Oracle Audio Technologies CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 Transport Owner s Manual FOREWORD This is your CD Owner s Manual The following pages will describe as succinctly as possible the assembly of your new CD Although some operations are self explanatory we strongly suggest you read this booklet to better understand the importance of the different key adjustments Your CD is a precision instrument and its performance will be affected by the different adjustments It is important to set up your CD with the utmost care for an outstanding musical performance and enjoyment FOR YOUR RECORDS Oracle CD Serial Number Power Supply Serial Number Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Dealer s Phone Purchase Date We suggest you keep your sales slip together with this owner s guide CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION POUR REQUIRE LE RISQUE DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE QU n L ARRIERE IL NE SE TROUWE AL INTERIEUR AUCUNE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE PIECE POUVANTETRE R PAR E PAR L USAGER REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL S ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN COMPETENT DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK Oracle Audio Technologies 2 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS E ele EE 4 Pack and unpack NEE 5 Suspension Fine Tuning EE 7 Con2. You now have a choice of analog connections You might even consider running both at the same time To utilize the analog RCA capabilities connect your pair of RCA terminated interconnect cables from the rear of the player to your preamplifier or integrated amplifier CD INPUT To utilize the analog balanced XLR connections connect your pair of XLR terminated interconnect cables from the rear of the player to your preamplifier or integrated amplifiers XLR inputs Connection to the Pre Amplifier CD input e Connect your pair of RCA terminated Analogue Interconnect cables from the rear of the player to your pre amplifier Digital input CD input Note It is not necessary to use digital output unless connecting to a separate stand alone DAC Note We strongly suggest the use of the best possible Analogue Interconnect Simultaneous Connection of an External Digital to Analogue Converter It is possible to simultaneously use the BNC 75 Ohms Digital output to compare the players internal Digital Analogue converter with that of an external stand alone D A converter e Plug your digital optical interconnect to the rear of the player and connect it to your stand alone D A converter e Connect the Analogue outputs to an Auxiliary input at the rear of your pre amplifier e Balance the volume between the two D A converters through the external converter volume control should this facility be available e Switch from CD to
3. sit back and ENJOY PURE MUSIC To Play a Different Compact Disc e Press the Stop function selector and repeat the To Play a Compact Disc procedure e Remove the aluminium top cover and put it to one side Important Press the Disc Reset function selector every time a new compact disc is placed on the CD turntable so it can be properly initialized Oracle Audio Technologies 14 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION For your convenience and to increase ease of use your new Oracle CD Player Drive is supplied with an Infra red remote control facility To enable you to reap the benefit of this facility please spend a few minutes reading these simple instructions Beginning at the top or front of the handset the various buttons function keys will be described on the left of the page What the button does and how to do it is described on the right or the page FUNCTION KEY Red Button STBY Numeric Buttons 1 0 Scan Button SCAN Programme Button PROG Time Button TIME Fast Button FAST WHAT IT DOES amp HOW TO DO IT This is the Standby button and this allows the display screen to be turned off as if the unit was out of service Whilst the player looks as if it is switched off the optimum operating temperature is maintained PRESS the STBY button once and the display goes out PRESS the STBY again and this will have a similar effect as pressi
4. Maximum Output Impredance Lower than 100 Ohms Output Level 2 4 volts effectively Conversion Crystal CSA4390 24BIT Type Delta Sigma Signal to noise ratio 115 dB Dynamic Range 106 dB Oversampling 128X CD 2000 Transport 13W CD 2500 MK Il Player 18W AC Power Requirements Removable Power Cord 100 117 220 230 240V SOHz or 60Hz Included Remote Control Included Full Function Hand Brushed Aluminum with a Clear Laquer Costing Outbosrd Power Supply Warranty Included 2 Years from Purchase Date Overall Dimensions WHD 425mm x 150mm x 363mm 17in x Gin x 14 5in Weight 16 Kg 35 2 Ibs MA Zr Og E y Le j q Ber he fine Ar of E laying Plusie Oracle Audio Technologies Canada www oracle audio com info oracle audio com Phone 819 864 0480 FAX 819 864 9641 Oracle Audio Technologies CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual 20 We are confident your new Oracle product will give you many years of satisfaction You are now ready for the real and only purpose of all this to sit down and relax and to enjoy the Fine Art of Playing Music Oracle Audio Technologies Inc 6136 Boulevard Bertrand Fabi Suite 101 Sherbrooke Quebec Canada J1N 2P3 Phone 819 864 0480 Fax 819 864 9641 e mail info oracle audio com www oracle audio com Oracle Audio Technologies CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual 21
5. main chassis protective foam end caps e 1 main chassis hold down C shape foam spacer block Oracle Audio Technologies 4 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual PACK AND UNPACK YOUR CD Tools needed Phillips cross head or Pozidrive screw driver Small needle pliers Open the external box Carefully remove the 4 white foam protection corners Turn the brown box on its side so you can pull out the white internal cardboard box Carefully slide the white box out and stand it flat with the arrows on the side pointing up Open the box first by opening the end flaps then the front Remove the white foam layer to access the wooden box set it aside Accessories Foam Block Remove the power supply power cord and DC cord put it aside Remove the aluminium top cover and the Brilliance cleaner Remove the remote control and install the batteries Remove the magnetic disc clamp Remove the suspension covers and put them to one side for later installation The suspension covers will be installed following the suspension fine tuning should this be required Oracle Audio Technologies 5 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual Note Note Remove the wooden top cover using your Phillips screwdriver Grasp the plastic protective bag at each end using the handles and lift the whole Oracle player unit out of the box Open the plastic bag at one end only and remove the foam prote
6. Auxiliary so as to compare the two options Warning Lower the volume of the pre amplifier as there could be a major difference in gain this could cause damage to your loudspeakers Oracle Audio Technologies 10 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION e Connect the 15 pin DC signal cable to the rear of the CD turntable and secure it with the two locking thumbs screws e Connect the other end to the power supply and secure it as above On Off switch 15 pin OC Input IEC socket e Plug the AC power cord to the IEC socket at the power supply end and the other end to the line voltage wall socket e Turn the power supply ON indicated by the line on the rocker switch above the IEC socket the red L E D at the front of the power supply will now light up The OFF position is indicated by 0 on the rocker switch Important Warning CLASS 1 Laser Product It is essential that the protective top cover be installed and remains in place until the No Disc message appears in the CD display This also applies should the unit be switched off during a listening session NEVER remove this cover until the No Disc or the disc information message appears or re appears after a new switch on Oracle Audio Technologies 11 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual THE MAGNETIC DISC CLAMP Operation e Place the compact disc on your Oracle C
7. D turntable e Install the magnetic disc clamp To Remove the Magnetic Disc Clamp option 1 e Lift the compact disc by holding it from the periphery with the magnetic disc clamp installed To Remove the Magnetic Disc Clamp option 2 e Lift the magnetic disc clamp straight up The compact disc will follow because of the adhesion of the Urethane vibration damping trap to the compact disc surface Caution Since the adhesion will diminish as the Urethane picks up dust it is important to place your hand under the compact disc to prevent it from falling Please read the recommended maintenance procedure below e Peel the disc from the clamp this will break the close seal between the Urethane vibration damping trap and the compact disc Maintenance Your Oracle player is equipped with a very efficient magnetic clamp One of the key features of this clamp is the proprietary Urethane compound ring that acts as a vibration damping tap To obtain optimal performance keep the surface of the Urethane vibration damping trap clean at all times using your Brilliance cleaner or denatured alcohol mentholated spirits To extend the cleaning cycle to a maximum we recommended not setting the magnetic disc clamp with the Urethane facing down as dust would very quickly reduce the adhesion to the compact disc thus lowering the vibration damping trap efficiency Oracle Audio Technologies 12 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manu
8. P function can also be used if PROG or SHUF modes have been selected and works in exactly the same way PRESS once and the track being played will repeat PRESS twice and ALL the programmed selections PROG or the random play order SHUF will be repeated PRESS REP again and the selection will play the REP function was cancelled This function suspends the playing of the CD at the exact point that the PAUSE button was pressed This mutes the sound Oracle Audio Technologies 16 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual Stop STOP Play PLAY completely PRESS PAUSE again and play resumes from the exact point it was originally suspended This function stops the CD turntable from spinning and the laser from reading the digital information on the disc It also cancels all programmed functions and enables the current disc to be removed The CD turntable is now ready to accept another disc or to be switched off at the end of the current listening session The PLAY function is used to start a new listening programme When a CD is placed on the turntable the PLAY function will not operate until one of the two following function is activated a The RESET button on the CD Player Drive has been pressed b The STBY button on the remote control handset is pressed twice This starts the turntable spinning and the disc information is read by the laser The disc information will then appear on the main display screen Once the
9. al SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please Follow these Important Safety Tips for The Safe Operation of your CD Player The main Power On Off switch for your CD Player Drive is located on the rear of the power supply Note Do not activate this switch until you have read the instructions below 1 Before switching on your CD Player Drive it is essential that the aluminium top cover be correctly installed and remain in place until the CD display indicates the No Disc message 2 To start playing a CD remove the aluminium top cover select the CD you wish to play and place it on the CD turntable Install the magnetic clamp and replace the top cover 3 Press the Reset button and wait for the disc information to appear in the main CD display The information will show the number of tracks on the CD and the total playing time 4 Press Play and adjust the volume control on your pre amplifier sit back and ENJOY PURE MUSIC 5 To change a CD press Stop the CD display will again show the disc information Remove the aluminium top cover lift your CD using one of the methods described earlier Gently peel the clamp from the CD Select your next CD and place it on the CD turntable as described above Having placed the disc on the turntable the display will still show the details of the previous CD player until you press the Reset button only then will the new disc information be displayed Note These instructions may seem ext
10. aluminium top cover above the compact disc in its specially machined recess and position so that the two finger slots match the one on the player main chassis The slightly curved section of the finger slots should be facing the front of the unit This will give a more accurate operational mass of the main chassis This picture indicates the target setting of the suspension system The tool supplied will help you determine if a suspension fine tuning is required If no or only minor changes need to be performed you might select to leave the system as it is At this point the suspension top covers can be installed and the player moved to its final playing location To complete the final leveling of the plinth it will be necessary to use a spirit level The leveling will be achieved by adjusting the height of the threaded feet under the plinth Oracle Audio Technologies H CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual Note The reference to clockwise or counter clockwise is determined by viewing the spring module from above To proceed with minor changes to the suspension fine tuning please read the following information Make the Suspension Housing Sit Lower If the suspension housing is sitting to high as on this picture e With one hand apply a light down pressure to the main chassis while holding the suspension housing e Rotate the spring counter clockwise by very small increments until the suspension housing lightly r
11. ctive end cap Hold the plinth and slide the CD turntable assembly out of the bag Remove the C shape hold down spacer block Remove the inner protective bag Place the inner bag the 2 protective end caps and the C shape hold down spacer blocks back in the wooden box thus making sure they do not get lost Put the wooden top cover back up When repackaging it is important to use this inner protective bag to prevent surface damage to the clear lacquer finish Oracle Audio Technologies 6 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual SUSPENSION FINE TUNING Caution Do not attempt to lift the main chassis from the suspension towers as this could damage the connecting cable between the display module and the main chassis If the main chassis needs to be removed a special technical document is available from Oracle Audio Technologies or your local area distributor This work should always be carried out by an experienced and competent technician e Place your Oracle CD player on a flat surface to complete the set up procedure Suspension fin Tuning The suspension of your Oracle CD turntable has been calibrated at the factory but it possibly might require minor fine tuning before putting the player into service To help with this we have supplied a suspension calibration tool to assist with accurate measurement and calibration of each suspension tower Note Before beginning this step very carefully seat the
12. d the elapsed time of the track playing will show PRESS TIME once and the elapsed running time of the disc will show PRESS TIME again and the remaining running time of the disc will show This button is located next to both the track search forward gt and track search back lt lt buttons PRESS the FAST button to double the search speed before pressing the gt gt and aa Oracle Audio Technologies 15 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual Search Button aa gt gt A B Button A B Shuffle Button SHUF Previous Track 4 Next Track gt Repeat REP Pause PAUSE buttons The sound heard in order to find a particular section of track will be more difficult to identify using the FAST mode This function allows you to search forward or backwards through a track or the complete CD at approximately 10 times normal speed It is possible to hear the track CD whilst doing this enabling you to find a specific part of a track CD PRESS lt lt and the search runs back from where you are PRESS Bb and the search runs forward from where you are This button allows you to repeat a section of a track or the CD To do this listen for the starting point of the section you want to repeat and PRESS the A B button once Let the section run to where you want the repeated section to end then PRESS the A B button once more The selected section will now continue to repeat just that section un
13. disc information is displayed it is possible to play the CD by pressing PLAY button on the remote control handset Oracle Audio Technologies 17 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE LASER LENS Warning Extreme care is required when carrying out this procedure the drive and lens mechanisms are extremely delicate Routine Cleaning Cleanliness is essential in order to maintain optimum performance Routine cleaning of the laser lens should be carried out weekly in the following way 1 Turn off the power to the CD Player using the switch on the rear of the power supply 2 Unplug the supply power cord from the wall socket 3 Remove the aluminium top cover and the magnetic disc clamp 4 Using a clean cotton bud Q tip damped with denatured alcohol gently wipe the laser lens Warning Do not allow to drip into the mechanism Important Warning CLASS 1 Laser Product It is essential that the protective top cover be installed and remains in place until the No Disc message appears in the CD display This also applies should the unit be switched off during a listening session NEVER remove this cover until the No Disc or the disc information message appears or re appears after a new switch on Oracle Audio Technologies 18 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual FUSE REPLACEMENT If the power supply is connected to the line source and the switch is in t
14. ests against the step on the gauge Make the Suspension Housing Sit Lower If the suspension housing is sitting to low as on this picture e Gently raise the suspension housing with one hand e Using needle pliers insert the tip of the pliers near the end of the spring and hold it firmly e While holding the spring to prevent it from turning rotate by very small increments the suspension housing counter clockwise This will move the spring further out of the spring calibration sleeve thus making the suspension housing sit higher Note Do not allow the pliers to contact the aluminium parts since this could damage the clear lacquer finish Important In the unlikely event that your Oracle suspension system may need to be completely re calibrated please refer to the caution on the preceding page e When all suspension towers are fine tuned install the suspension covers Oracle Audio Technologies 8 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual CONNECTION PROCEDURE The analogue and or digital connections CD 2000 Transport Your Oracle CD transport is equipped with three digital outputs e BNC 75 Ohms output of 0 5 Volt peak to peak e XLR AES EBU 110 Ohms balanced output of 4 Volts peak to peak e Optical Hewlett Packard ST AT amp T glass Hp HFBR 1412 Use the designed output to transfer the signal to your Digital to Analog converter 15 pin DC input BNC XLR Optical Note We strongly suggest
15. he ON position the red L E D locate at the front of the unit will glow If it does not glow make sure the line signal coming from the wall outlet is operational If everything is normal follow the procedure below to proceed to the replacement of the line input fuse e Switch the power supply to the OFF position e Unplug the AC power cord at the power supply end e Use a flat blade screw driver and insert it in the slot at the top of the IEC socket to open the flap as shown on the picture e Use the same flat blade screw driver to gently extract the fuse holder e Using a continuity tester check the fuse for continuity Continuity means good fuse No continuity means fuse no good e Make sure to reinsert the fuse holder in the same direction as the arrow inside the cover Note There are 2 fuses inside the IEC socket the one under the 0 is the one in the signal path The fuse under the is a spare e Close the flap until it snaps in a fully closed position e Plug the AC power cord at the power supply end e Switch the power supply to the ON position Fuse Types CD Drive Fuse type 100 120V Right GMD 200mA 220 240V Right GMD 200mA CD Player Fuse type 100 120V Left GMD 200mA Right GMD 630mA 220 240V Left GMD 200mA Right GMD 630mA GMD Fuse Type only Important Note If the fuse keeps blowing it might be an indication of a defective power supply un
16. it please contact your dealer for advice Do not use a different value fuse than recommended Oracle Audio Technologies 19 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual ORACLE AUDIO Oracle Audio CD 2000 2500 MK Il Specifications Configuration Sol State Chassis Hand Brushed Aluminum Chassis with a Clear Laquer Costing CD Laser Mechanism CD 2000 Output Interfaces Philips CDPro Il BNC SP DIF Digital Audio Signal XLR AES EBU ST AT amp T Optical Audio Signal Oracle Audio CD 2000 CD Transport Interface Single Ended SP DIF Digis Audio Signal Format BNC Losd Impedance 75 Ohms Output Impedance 75 Ohms Output Level 0 5 Volts peak to peak 75 Ohms AES EBU Digitel Audio Signal Format XLR Losd Impedance 110 Ohms Output Impedance 110 Ohms Output Level 4 Volts pesk to peak 110 Ohms ST AT amp T Optical Audio Signal Standard ST Optical Interface glass optical Device HFBR 1412 High bandwidth Wave Length 820nm CD 2500 MK Il Output Interfaces Owce Audio CD 2500 MK ll CD Player Interface Power Consumption 1 Psir RCA Analog BNC SP DIF Digitel Audio Signal 1 Pair XLR Analog balanced output Single Ended SP DIF Digial Audio Signal Format BNC Losd Impedance 75 Ohms Output Impedance 75 Ohms Output Level 0 5 Volts peak to peak 75 Ohms RCA Analog Audio Signal Format Cardas Rhodium plated RCA connectors 5k Ohms minimum 50k Ohms
17. nection Glen H CEET 9 Power Supply COMMOCHOM EEN 11 Magnetic Re e EE 12 Operating nee e 13 Remote COn AAA 15 Laser Lens ei ae EE 18 e Ten EEN 19 O POCA ION Six sc ee 20 Oracle Audio Technologies 3 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual CONTENT We developed this packing material so that your new Oracle Audio CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport is afforded maximum protection It consists of e A double layer cardboard box e A module of foam packaging for the accessories e A wooden frame with internal foam packing protecting the CD turntable itself It is very important to preserve this packaging material since it is the only really safe method of transporting your Oracle CD turntable The following items are located in the upper foam structure e 4 suspension covers Magnetic disc clamp Aluminium top cover Oracle Power supply Suspension calibration tool Brilliance cleaner and lint free blue cloth AC power cord 15 pin DC signal cord Remote control handset and batteries 4 suspension covers magnetic disc clamp A aluminium top cover remote control 15 pin DC AC power cord suspension handset and signal cord calibration tool batteries Brillance cleaner and linth free blue cloth The following items are located in the wooden module e 1 CD turntable assembly e 1 plinth assembly including o 4 suspensions towers o 1 display module assembly e 1 main CD turntable chassis assembly e 2
18. ng the Disc Reset on the display keyboard function selector to initialize the selected disc If the unit was in a Standby mode after using the STBY button it must be pressed again so the player can resume the operational mode These buttons relate to the track numbers on your CD and run from 1 through 9 the 0 button becomes 10 by pressing first 1 then 0 The player is able to play merely by pressing a combination of two buttons any track on a CD that may contain anything up to 99 tracks This button permits you to SCAN a CD to find a particular track PRESS this button once and it plays the first few seconds of every track in numeric order Once you have heard the track you want PRESS the button again and your chosen track will play from the beginning This button allows you to select various tracks of a CD and play them in your chosen order To use this function you first select a track number using the numeric buttons having selected the track number PRESS PROG Move on using the numeric buttons to your next selection and again PRESS PROG Repeat this operation until you have programmed as many or as few tracks as you want The track selection will play in the order in which you have entered the track numbers The PROG function is cancelled by pressing STOP This button allows you to view various TIME options The default setting will indicate the number of tracks and the total running time of the disc is displayed PRESS PLAY an
19. remely basic but they must be followed exactly to ensure safe operation of this product Display Keyboard Function Selector The display module is equipped with five selector buttons The display module is equipped with five selector buttons D d 2 ala gt Disc Reset Down Up Play Stop Track Selector e Place a compact disc over the centering device of your CD turntable e Position the magnetic disc clamp over the centering device and make sure it is well seated e Very carefully seat the aluminium top cover over the compact disc in it s specially machined recess and position it so the two finger slots match the ones on the player main chassis The slightly curved section of the finger slots should be facing the front of the unit Oracle Audio Technologies 13 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual The performance of the Oracle CD turntable is significantly improved by using the aluminium top cover whenever the player is in use It provides a darker environment for the laser diode to more accurately pick up signals from the spinning compact disc To Play a Compact Disc e Press the Disc Reset function selector to initialize the selected disc This operation must be repeated every time a different compact disc is used e Select the track to be played by pressing the Up and Down function track selector e Press Play and adjust the volume control on your pre amplifier
20. the use of the best possible Digital Optical Interconnect cable available your dealer will help you make the right choice CD 2500 MK II Player Oracle Audio created a proprietary 2 IC chip circuit implementation of the balanced technology resulting in excellent audio performance The fully balanced technology offers a more open transparent sound with improved dynamics The Oracle Audio balanced circuitry greatly reduces transient demand on the component power supply further improving signal integrity and noise immunity Balanced audio interconnects utilize two conductors while standard RCA audio interconnects use only a single unbalanced conductor This enhanced design gives balanced audio interconnects the power to provide greater resistance against sources of noise RF EMI etc The result is a more pure signal transfer especially in longer run applications The industry standard NEUTRIK Oracle Audio Technologies 9 CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual XLR connection is utilized due to their robust design and high performance All internal wiring consists of twisted shielded wire Your Oracle CD Player is equipped with BNC output of 0 5 Volts peak to peak 75 Ohms RCA analog output XLR balanced analog outputs Impedance lt 100 Ohms Recommended impedance load 50 kOhms Minimum 5 kOhms Maximum effective output level 2 4 Volts Digital to Analogue converter type Delta Sigma Resolution 24 Bits
21. til you cancel the command by pressing STOP This command causes the track playing order to be played non numerically ascending Instead of the tracks being played from 1 through to say 10 it will play the tracks in a random order The track play order cannot be determined by the user when using this function This function must be chosen before the PLAY button is pressed The disc information will be displayed on the main display screen PRESS SHUF and the random track play order will be displayed along the bottom of the main display screen PRESS PLAY and the randomly selected order will start playing This button has two functions and is marked lt PRESS once and the track being played will start playing from the beginning again PRESS lt twice quickly and the previous track on the CD will play from the beginning This button only has function and is marked PRESS this button once and the next track on the CD will begin playing Each time you press this button the next track on the CD will begin to play in the normal ascending numeric order or the next programmed selection if you have used the PROG option If in the SHUF mode the next randomly selected track will begin to play This function permits continual repeat playing of the track being played by pressing the REP button once PRESS the REP button twice and the WHOLE disc will be repeated until the REP button is pressed again cancelling the repeat function The RE
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