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  • Page 1 H I G H D E F I N I T I O N ® CD 6...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing the Reference 6 to be a part of your high performance music listening system. Since 1970, Audio Research has been creating some of the world’s finest audio equipment. Each piece is handcrafted in Minnesota, and has been designed to provide many years of listening enjoyment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warnings Installation Illustrations In Your System Connections Digital Inputs Digital Outputs Operation Analog Outputs Start-Up Shut-Down Break-in Front Panel Controls Remote Only Functions CD Door Functions/Warnings Software Installation Windows PC Software Installation Note to Mac OS Users Maintenance Removal of Previous Driver Versions Servicing About Fuse Replacement Cleaning...

  • Page 5: Warnings

    Audio Research dealer or other disconnect. qualified personnel. This unit is RoHS compliant. The detachable power cord on your CD6 is equipped with a heavy gauge, 3-conductor A note about packaging... cable and a standard three-prong Save all packaging in a dry place away grounding plug.

  • Page 6: Installation Illustrations

    POWER PREV PLAY NEXT PAUSE STOP INPUT ® DIGITAL CD PLAYER MODEL CD6 HIGH DEFINITION Rear Panel MODEL CD6 CAUTION DIGITAL CD PLAYER FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE ONLY DIGITAL INPUTS WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING IR INPUT...

  • Page 7: In Your System

    CD6. provided with reasonable airflow to assure long, trouble-free operation. In addition, Do not place or operate your CD6 on a soft the following installation guidelines will or irregular surface such as a rug. This help insure maximum sonic performance can prevent proper leveling and restrict as well as reliable service.

  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections Digital Connections Digital Outputs The CD6 offers four digital inputs, and two BNC: Use 75-ohm impedance coaxial cable standard digital output options. Which with locking BNC-type connectors. An option is best for your system will depend RCA/BNC adaptor is also supplied.
  • Page 9 The CD 6 should be the first component push the front panel Power switch to turn turned on in your system (along with on the CD6. The central green front panel any additional sources). If the CD 6 power LED will glow dimly for about a 40...
  • Page 10 Operation Front Panel Control Functions Next: Selects the next track to play. Continue pressing to cycle forward through Power: The Power switch turns the CD6 tracks. (Track number will appear on completely on for operation (indicated display.) by the LED being brightly lit), each time...
  • Page 11 Shuffle [SHUF]: Toggles between Shuffle The remote control unit includes all of the play (random playback order) and normal above described CD6 front panel control play (sequential playback). SHUFFLE functions plus the following additional appears in the display window when functions.
  • Page 12 Operation Remote Only Functions, continued Program [PROG]: Allows compiling a custom track selection and playback order Input: Select between CD playback and the of up to 20 tracks on a disc. With the digital inputs on the rear panel (2 Toslink, player in STOP mode, enter the desired USB, RCA).
  • Page 13 CD6 is powered up, the display will read “NO DISC”. If a CD is inserted (label side up) in the CD6, the CD door is fully closed and the CD6 is powered up, the CD will spin for a few seconds while the track information is accessed.
  • Page 14 Windows PC Software Installation Instructions Installation of the DAC USB Audio Device drivers is only necessary when using the USB 2.0 HS input on the CD6. Software installation is not necessary if only using the two Toslink or RCA inputs.
  • Page 15 Software Installation Open (unzip) the new USB DAC driver folder and install the new driver, using the “setup.exe” program, highlighted in the previous illustration. Follow the installation steps when prompted.
  • Page 16 Software Installation...
  • Page 17 The device should be shown as “USB DAC 2.0”, or, depending upon the operating system, it may appear as “USB DAC 2.0 192”. (Please note that you will only see this device in the control panel if the source player is attached to the USB port and power is on for the CD6).
  • Page 18 After the audio output driver is installed, your system drivers are configured and ready to play audio source files. Also, when the CD6 is connected and powered up, within the Windows: Control Panel/ Device Manager, you will be able to see the presence of the “DAC USB DEVICE”:...
  • Page 19 Software Installation If you open the window for that device, you will see the DAC USB device properties. Click on the “DRIVER” tab to see the current revision of the driver software installed.
  • Page 20 Speaker/Mixer” popup.) Select the “MIXER” and then choose the USB DAC 1/2 in order to set the audio output path to be directed to the DAC input. (Please remember that this output path will not show up or be selectable unless the CD6 is attached and powered up).
  • Page 21 Software Installation Removal of previous driver versions Uninstall any prior/existing Audio Research Corp. system Drivers (Windows OS). Using your PC system, find and open the Windows “Control Panel” features. Find and open the “Uninstall Programs” for your particular computer. This may be named:...
  • Page 22 Software Installation Find and select all programs named “DAC USB Driver” or similar, whose Publisher name is “AudioResearch”, “AudioResearchCorp” or “RigiSystems AG” or similar. Select Uninstall for each program found with this identity, and follow the directions to complete this process.
  • Page 23 Software Installation After you click “Finish” you should see an updated Program listing with the driver(s) removed:...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    About Fuse Replacement Cleaners containing abrasives should not The CD6 has two fuses; both are located be used as they will damage the brushed towards the back of the chassis on the grain of the front panel finish, as well as left.

  • Page 25: Limited Warranty

    Audio Research factory, along with a to the balance of warranty remaining photocopy of the dated purchase receipt after original shipment to the retailer or for the product, a written description importer.

  • Page 26: Fcc Rules

    FCC Rules Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Frequency Response: +0-3dB, 3Hz to 96kHz at rated output. 0.15dB 20Hz to 20kHz. (Balanced, 200k ohms load)@ 192kHz sample rate. Distortion: THD+N Less than .004% at 2V RMS BAL output. Signal-Noise-Ratio: 110dB Dynamic Range (AES17): 111dB IMD (SMPTE): .003% RMS Noise level: -95dBV (20-20kHz) Gain: 16.5dB Balanced, 8.3dB SE.
  • Page 28 D E F I N I T I O N ® 3900 Annapolis Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 www.audioresearch.com Specifications subject to change without notice. ©2015 Audio Research Corporation. Reproduction of this document in part or whole is expressly forbidden without written consent from Audio Research Corporation.

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