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- Page 1 REDGUM Audio DAC / CD Player RGCD2 RGDAC2 RGCD5ENR RGDAC5 Owner’s manual REDGUM Audio Pty Ltd 401 Belgrave - Gembrook Rd Emerald, VIC, 3782, Australia Ph: +61 3 9001 6788 redgumaudio.com ABN 45 093 132 515...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Why REDGUM?…………………………………………………………………………………1 Unpacking..................2 Connecting your CD Player to your amplifier........3 Digital In / Out …………………………………………………………………………….4 How to use your REDGUM CD Player..........5 Turning the CD Player on and of..............5 Using the Remote Control................6 Replacing the CDRom drive................ 7 Known ‘Quirks’....................8 Achieving the best sound from your system........9... -
Page 3: Why Redgum
Now that you’ve heard the story of the Australian river red gum, it’s time to listen to your very own REDGUM. We’ve carefully selected and lovingly crafted each piece before coupling it to some of the finest audio engineering that money can buy. -
Page 4: Unpacking
CD Player whenever you need to move it again in the future. If you need to repack your CD Player at a future time, replacement packaging is available from REDGUM Audio at a nominal charge. Contact REDGUM Audio Pty Ltd via the website. -
Page 5: Connecting Your Cd Player To Your Amplifier
USB In can be included as a standard feature. Connect as required. Audio connections: Using the REDGUM Audio Pipeline RCA lead supplied, connect the left and right Audio Out sockets to the appropriate input sockets on your amplifier. (N.B. NOT the Phono sockets!) If in doubt, consult the user manual supplied with your amplifier. -
Page 6: Digital In / Out
Digital in / out The Digital In socket is available for you to connect any source that is supplying SPDIF digital information, such as an external CD transport or a computer based music storage system The Digital Output socket allows output of the SPDIF digital signal for recording, processing any other purpose. -
Page 7: How To Use Your Redgum Cd Player
How to use your REDGUM CD Player The front panel of the REDGUM CD Player is held closed by two magnet catches in the top corners of the front panel. When applying pressure to open this for the first time, the catches can seem to release suddenly and allow the front panel to snap down and hit the stops. -
Page 8: Using The Remote Control
Using your Remote Control... -
Page 9: Replacing The Cdrom Drive
Remote Control functions |<< Jumps to start of track. (First press returns to start of the current track, a second press returns to previous track) PLAY Starts the disc playing from the track number displayed in the window. >>| Aborts current track and jumps to next track PAUSE Freezes playing and remains at the current place. -
Page 10: Known 'Quirks
2/ Remove the 4 wire power cable, the 40 pin IDE cable and the 2 pin digital cable from the rear of the CDRom drive. (Note the orientation of these plugs, for easy re-installation.) 3/ Turn the chassis upside down, and remove the 4 screws shown in the above drawing. -
Page 11: Achieving The Best Sound From Your System
The angle (toe-in) of the speakers At REDGUM Audio we recommend a 30 degree angle between the speakers. This provides a strong central image, and suitable 'timing' to provide good rear projection for Home Theatre. You should experiment,... -
Page 12: Your Listening Room
Your listening room Strange as this may sound, the room itself will have a profound afect on how your audio system responds. In fact, many experts consider the room to be as important to the sound as any other component in your system! Did you ever notice how it’s difficult to talk in some restaurants because you can’t hear each other over all the other conversations... -
Page 13: Other Helpful Hints
Other helpful hints Corrosion and sound system terminals Atmospheric corrosion can build up on speaker cable and interconnect terminals over time. Should this occur, removing and re-inserting wires and cables will improve the contact and hence the quality of signal transmission. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Circuit breaker Additional protection for your equipment is built into the CD Player in the form of a Circuit Breaker. Found on the rear panel of the chassis, it is a rocker switch with RESET and OFF positions. (See also section – Turning the CD Player on and of.) In the (unlikely) event of a power overload or an internal malfunction, the Circuit Breaker on the rear will activate (‘trip’). -
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications RGDAC2 / RGCD2 (DAC / CD Player ) Data re-clocking by Cirrus Logic using CS8412 crystal clock followed by Burr- Brown PCM1710U Dual 20 bit Digital to Analogue converter. Final Audio Stage by Analog Devices AD712J Dual Precision, High speed, BiFET Op Amp. -
Page 16: Warranty
Warranty REDGUM CD Players (excluding the CDRom drive) are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship, for SEVEN (7) years from the date of purchase by the original owner, subject to the following conditions and limitations. Warranty claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase, including date. -
Page 17: Warranty Registration
Scan and/or email the details on this page (including Serial Number) to warranty@redgumaudio.com. (Not necessary for factory direct purchases.) If you are not the original owner of this REDGUM product, feel free to send your unit’s details to owners@redgumaudio.com so that you can be placed on the REDGUM Owner’s Register.