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ArtoPlayer 1000. Unpacking Carefully lift the ArtoPlayer 1000 out of the box and make sure not to scratch the surfaces. Please save the packaging in a dry place for future use. Your ArtoPlayer 1000 is a delicate precision electronic instrument and should always be properly packed before transportation.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read carefully before the unit is operated. Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed warnings All warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Heat The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, direct sunlight or other components that produce heat. Ventilation The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, carpet, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation such as a book- case or closed cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the...
This will prevent unpleasant and loud noises coming from the loudspeakers and avoid the risk of damage to the equipment. Rear panel The rear panel of the ArtoPlayer 1000 has an input socket for the mains cable and outputs for both analog and digital signals. Analogue Outputs The ArtoPlayer 1000 has left and right channel analog outputs via RCA type connectors.
Digital Outputs There are two digital outputs on the ArtoPlayer 1000 – one via a RCA type connector and the other via a TOSLINK type connector. If you wish to use the ArtoPlayer 1000 with a separate D/A converter, connect this to either the RCA socket or the TOSLINK socket.
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A lot of audio products require a long warm up period in order to perform their best. This is not the case with ARTORA, since all of our products have been designed using the latest digital technology – and they all sound great, even when just turned on.
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‘LESS IS MORE’ The ArtoPlayer 1000 has three hidden switches incorporated in the words ‘LESS IS MORE’ on top of the cabinet. These three switches/ words control all basic functions of the ArtoPlayer. Please note that there are a couple of different functions hidden behind every word and in some cases two words must be pressed simultane- ously in order to activate the desired function.
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PLAY Insert a new CD or or press ‘MORE’ if there is already a CD in the player. STOP Press ‘IS’ for more than one second. EJECT Press ‘IS’ once when the CD is not playing or press ‘IS’ twice successively during playback.
REPEAT Press ‘LESS’ and ’MORE’ simultaneously for more than one second. Press both buttons again to turn off repeat mode. NEXT TRACK Press ‘MORE’ once. PREVIOUS TRACK Press ‘LESS’ once. FAST FORWARD Press ‘MORE’ for more than one second. FAST BACKWARDS Press ‘LESS’...
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Cleaners containing abrasives should NOT be used, as they will damage the finish of the cabinet. The user should NOT attempt to service the ArtoPlayer 1000 beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to authorized service personnel.
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ArtoRemote remote control (optional) Controls both ArtoPlayer 1000 and ArtoAmp 150 PLAY Press in order to play a disc from the first track. PAUSE Press once during play to pause the disc. Press again to resume playback. STOP Press for more than one second to stop the disc.
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A receiver behind the three small holes in the top right corner of the front panel of the ArtoPlayer 1000 receives infrared commands transmitted from the remote control. For reliable operation of the remote control, it is important that there is a clear line of sight between the handset and the ArtoPlayer 1000.
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Display & Dimmer Any touching of the remote control buttons will cause the ArtoPlayer display to be immediately lit in order to let you know that the command has been received. As a rule all display readouts will be dimmed to the chosen level three seconds after the last command.
In the unlikely event of service required beyond the capability of the importer, ARTORA will fulfill the conditions of the warranty. Such product must be returned to ARTORA together with a copy of the bill of sale for that product, a detailed description of the problem, and...
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This receipt must clearly list model and serial number, the date of purchase, the name and address of the purchaser and authorized dealer and the price paid by the purchaser. If these terms are not fulfilled, ARTORA will not cover the repair costs.
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Notice ARTORA reserves the right to modify the design of any product without obligation to purchasers of previously manufactured products and to change the price and specifications of any product without notice or...
SPECIFICATIONS ArtoPlayer 1000 D/A-converter: 24-bit / 192kHz (BB PCM1796) Analog out: Single ended via RCA Digital outputs: Coaxial and optical Signal to noise ratio: Better than 100 dB (A-weighted) Total Harmonic Distortion: Better than 0.002% @ 1 kHz Maximum output: 2.3 Vrms ( 1kHz @ 0 dB )
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