Emotiva BASX CD-100 User Manual
Emotiva BASX CD-100 User Manual

Emotiva BASX CD-100 User Manual

Precision cd transport

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  • Page 3 Do not install the BasX CD-100 on any stand, shelf, or other piece of furniture that is unable to support its weight. If a cart is used to move the unit, use caution to avoid injury from tip-over.
  • Page 4 Only replace the fuse(s) in the BasX CD-100 with fuse(s) of proper value and voltage rating. The BASX CD-100 should only be cleaned as directed in the manual. Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the unit and NEVER spray liquids into the vents. Care should be taken so that small objects do not fall into the inside of the unit.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    BasX CD-100 Front Panel ....................9 BasX CD-100 Rear Panel ..................... 11 BasX CD-100 Remote Control .................. 13 Care and Maintenance ....................16 Specifications ......................... 17 Emotiva Audio Corporation Three-Year Limited Warranty ......18 Accessories ........................21 Notes ..........................22 Page 1...
  • Page 6 X CD-100 Precision CD Transport Page 2...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    DAC, allowing the CD-100 to deliver truly phenomenal audio quality. Whether you use the BasX CD-100 as a precision bit-perfect digital CD transport, or connect the analog output of its advanced DAC to your preamp, we’re certain the CD-100 will elevate your CD listening experience to the next level.
  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual will provide you with the information you need to get started enjoying your BasX CD-100 Precision CD Player and Transport. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as possible.
  • Page 9: Features

    X CD-100 Precision CD Transport Features The Emotiva BasX CD-100 Precision CD Player and Transport is a two-channel audio CD player that combines rugged reliability, bit-perfect digital performance, and superb sound quality in a single attractive and convenient source component. The precision CD transport in the CD-100, with its standard built-in error correction, delivers bit-perfect digital data to the superb quality internal DAC, which decodes it into a true audiophile quality analog signal.
  • Page 10: Unpacking

    If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack it, please contact Emotiva immediately. Gently remove your BasX CD-100 from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material.
  • Page 11: Supported Formats

    X CD-100 Precision CD Transport Supported Formats The BasX CD-100 can be used to play all standard (Red Book) audio CDs, including: • Pre-recorded commercial audio CDs (standard; Red Book). • Audio CDs recorded on a computer or CD recorder (CD-Rs).
  • Page 12: Connections

    X CD-100 Precision CD Transport Connections The BasX CD-100 may be connected as a stand-alone audiophile CD player, or as a digital audio CD transport. Both connection types may be used simultaneously, and there is no special configuration required for either. (All analog and digital outputs remain active at all times, and may be used at the same time.)
  • Page 13: Basx Cd-100 Front Panel

    X CD-100 Precision CD Transport BasX CD-100 Front Panel PRECISION TRANSPORT CD-100 1. VFD Display Bright, clear, easy to read VFD status display. 2. Motorized CD Loading Tray Precision, motorized CD loading tray handles discs gently yet firmly. Note: The CD Loading Tray opens and closes when you press the Eject button on the front panel or the remote control.
  • Page 14 X CD-100 Precision CD Transport 3. Transport Control Buttons Previous Button - press once to return to the beginning of the current track; press it a second time (quickly) to return to the beginning of the previous song. Pressing this button repeatedly will move “back”...
  • Page 15: Basx Cd-100 Rear Panel

    Aux or Line if your preamp doesn’t have an input labelled CD, or if that input is already in use. 2. Trigger Output Whenever the BasX CD-100 is On, a 12 VDC signal is sent from the Trigger Output to control other devices. 3. Digital Audio Outputs...
  • Page 16 50 or 60 Hz, and will automatically detect and adjust itself to the correct voltage for your area. 5. AC Power Switch Switches the main AC power to the BasX CD-100. When this switch is Off, no controls operate, and the BasX CD-100 cannot be turned On using the remote control.
  • Page 17: Basx Cd-100 Remote Control

    X CD-100 Precision CD Transport BasX CD-100 Remote Control 1. Standby (Power) Button Press the Standby button to toggle the CD-100 between Standby and On. The halo ring around the Standby Button will illuminate amber in Standby mode and blue when the CD-100 On. (The rear panel Power switch must be On to operate the CD-100.)
  • Page 18: Eject Button

    (the time elapsed on the current track). 5. Eject Button Eject Button - opens the CD loading tray on the BasX CD-100. Press the Eject button once to open the CD Loading Tray when it is closed; press the Eject button once to close the CD Loading Tray when it is open.
  • Page 19 X CD-100 Precision CD Transport 6. Repeat A-B Button and Single Button Repeat A-B Button - (while a CD is playing) instructs the BasX CD-100 to play an audio selection repeatedly. Press the Repeat A-B button once to mark the beginning of your selection (REP A- appears in the top right hand corner of the display).
  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    If necessary, the BasX CD-100 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. • If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the BasX CD-100, it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag, followed by wiping with a clean rag dampened with plain water and drying with a soft dry rag or cloth.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    X CD-100 Precision CD Transport Specifications Connectivity: Stereo unbalanced analog audio outputs: 1 set Digital audio outputs: 1 Coax S/PDIF; 1 Toslink optical S/PDIF Formats Supported: Stereo audio CDs; (Red Book standard); prerecorded or computer recorded, including HDCD MP3 audio CDs; prerecorded or computer recorded CDs containing two channel MP3 audio files The stereo audio CD layer (Red Book standard) from Hybrid SACDs Output Level: Unbalanced outputs: +7.5 dBV (2.35 V RMS)
  • Page 22: Emotiva Audio Corporation Three-Year Limited Warranty

    The original owner must make a claim within the Term of the Warranty. A claim shall not be valid (and Emotiva has no obligation related to the claim) if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the “How do you get service?”...
  • Page 23 365 days of the Term, Warrantor shall refund to you the purchase price that you paid for the Product; and (ii) if the claim was submitted after the first 365 days of the Term, Emotiva shall issue you a credit equal to the purchase price that you paid for the product. The credit may only be used for the purchase of merchandise from Emotiva, and cannot be used for freight charges.
  • Page 24 What if my product is damaged on the way to you? Emotiva is not liable for damages that may incur while an item is in transport to us. Please purchase insurance when you ship your item. If your Product was not adequately packaged, we will refuse receipt and the damaged package will be returned to you at your cost.
  • Page 25: Accessories

    Using high-quality speaker cables and audio interconnects will ensure that you get the best sound quality and maximum reliability from your BasX CD-100 and the rest of your audio system. Emotiva Audio offers high-quality speaker cables and audio interconnects that feature solid engineering, premium build quality, excellent performance, and reasonable cost.
  • Page 26: Notes

    X CD-100 Precision CD Transport Notes All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products without prior notice. User Manual Revision 1.0 February 2017 Page 22...

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