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- Page 1 Wadia 2 Compact Disc Player Owner’s Manual W W W W A A A A D D D D I I I I A A A A 3 3 3 3 C C C C O O O O M M M M P P P P A A A A C C C C...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Never place the Wadia 302 CD Player near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat. Avoid placing the Wadia 302 CD Player where it will be subject to direct sunlight or low temperatures. This product is equipped with a three-prong IEC power cord that •... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Choosing a Location for the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player Connections Connecting to AC Power Questions about Connecting the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player Bypassing the Wadia Digital Volume Control Connecting Directly to an Amplifier Connecting to a Preamplifier Adjusting the Maximum Output Voltage... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction ____________________ All of us at Wadia would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 Compact Disc Player. We sincerely believe that your Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player is an intelligent purchase decision that will bring you many years of musical pleasure and satisfaction. -
Page 5: Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 Cd Player Design Philosophy
Player is one of the most outstanding values in the world of high-end music reproduction. Wadia Digital Volume Control with Direct-Connect™ The Digital Volume Control and Direct-Connect circuitry perform the functions of a preamplifier while the signal is in the digital domain. This... - Page 6 Swift Current I-V Converter The Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player is the first Compact Disc player in this price range to use Wadia’s patented Swift Current technology. This proprietary, custom-fabricated integrated circuit performs the sonically critical current-to-voltage conversion with no global negative feedback, resulting in demonstrably superior sound quality.
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Page 7: Installation
Installation _____________________ This section includes information on how to unpack and position your Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player. Unpacking After carefully unpacking your Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player, inspect for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do not plug your Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player into any outlet if you find shipping damage. -
Page 8: Installing Cone Feet
Installing Cone Feet The Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player is equipped with three cone feet that screw into inserts in the bottom panel. These feet will improve performance by reducing vibration. If the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player is sitting on a shelf that can be damaged by the sharp feet, place the steel discs under each foot to protect the shelf surface. -
Page 9: Connections
Connections ____________________ This section provides instructions to connect the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player to the rest of your music system. Below is an illustration of the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player rear panel, showing all inputs and outputs. Avoid allowing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or outputs. -
Page 10: Connecting To Ac Power
Connecting to AC Power Check to make sure your Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player has been manufactured for operation at your AC line voltage. Attempting to use your Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player at any voltage other than that specified on the rear of the unit may cause damage that is not covered by Wadia’s warranty. -
Page 11: Questions About Connecting The Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 Cd Player
Questions about Connecting the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player To help you decide the best way to connect the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player to your system, read the following list of question asked by Wadia owners: Direct-Connect™... -
Page 12: Bypassing The Wadia Digital Volume Control
Bypassing the Wadia Digital Volume Control Unlike conventional volume controls, there is absolutely no circuitry in the analog signal path of the Wadia Digital Volume Control -- no passive parts, switch contacts, resistors, or even circuit board traces. The Wadia Digital Volume Control operates in the digital domain; it comprises one computer-programming step in the Wadia’s digital filter... -
Page 13: Adjusting The Maximum Output Voltage
Second, if you are connecting the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player directly to your amplifier, you may need to adjust the Maximum Output Voltage to match the sensitivity of your amplifier or speakers. The Wadia Digital Volume Control performs best when operated in the top one-third of its range, (67 or higher). -
Page 14: Infrared Input And Pass-Through
Infrared Input and Pass-through The Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player is equipped with a pair of 1/8" mini-plug infrared (IR) pass-through jacks. The IR pass-through jacks can be used with an IR receiver/transmitter system to send remote control commands directly to the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player. -
Page 15: Choosing A Digital Cable
For maximum performance we recommend using an ST glass-optical cable, which can be purchased from your Wadia dealer, for any digital audio connections. Wadia Digital was the first company to use glass fiber-optic data-transmission in digital audio and we believe that it offers the best performance of all the available options. -
Page 16: Operation
Operation ______________________ This section describes how to operate the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player. Front Panel Display and Controls Below is an illustration of the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player front panel display and controls. Refer to the table on page 17 for information on each control. -
Page 17: Remote Control
Remote Control Below is an illustration of the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player remote control. Refer to the table on the following page for information about each command. -
Page 18: Operation Commands
Operation Commands Shown below is a table of all the controls on the front panel and the remote to operate your Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player. Refer to the page number noted for more information about each command. Command Open/Close Play... - Page 19 OPEN/CLOSE Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE key causes the disc-loading drawer to either open or close. You can also close the drawer by gently pushing on the drawer front, or by pressing PLAY or SKIP FORWARD. PLAY Pressing PLAY causes the unit to begin playing. If the drawer is open, pressing PLAY will close the drawer before playing begins.
- Page 20 MUTE The Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player has two mute modes that are automatically implemented under different circumstances. When the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player is in either software or relay mute, the Mute indicator on the front panel will illuminate. Note that the CD will continue playing even when the output is muted.
- Page 21 SINGLE To play a Single track first press the Single button (a ONE indicator will light in the display window), then press the numeric button(s) that correspond(s) to the track you would like to play. PROGRAM The PROGRAM key can be used to create a program to play tracks on a disc in any order you choose.
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Page 22: Appendices
Licensed Software updates for a fee. The customer may refuse to accept such Licensed Software updates. Environmental Care Wadia Digital makes every effort to minimize our environmental impact. We greatly appreciate it when our customers join our efforts. Please dispose of batteries and packing material in a manner that is... -
Page 23: Warranty
Warranty_______________________ Wadia warrants that Wadia products shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for: 5 years for parts and labor (excluding batteries) 1 year for the transport mechanism’s mechanical structure and associated electronics The warranty period begins at the date of retail sale by an authorized Wadia dealer and is subject to the following requirements and understandings: This is a non-transferable warranty applicable to the original... -
Page 24: Specifications
Specifications ___________________ Decoding Software:... DigiMaster 3.1 upsampling filter system Digital Processing Capability ... 24 Bits Digital Volume Control Range... 50 dB in one-hundred 1/2 dB steps Analog Outputs... 1 pair of Balanced (XLR) Digital Output ... 1 - S/PDIF (BNC) Digital Inputs (Optional) ...