Cary Audio Design Audio CD Player Manual

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CD 306 SACD
Super Audio CD Player
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully
as it will inform you of the product specifi cations, proper installation and correct
operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines
on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.

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  • Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifi cations, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Welcome Product Overview ... 5 Unpacking and Installation ... 5 Specifications... Controls & Displays Front Panel ... 8 Rear Panel ... 10 Remote Control ... 12 Playback Normal Playback ... 14 Starting Playback ... 15 Stopping Playback ...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 4 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
  • Page 5 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
  • Page 6: Welcome

    If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, you should fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing cartons in case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Operating the CD 306 SACD Transport/Processor is a simple procedure, since each unit is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating situation. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner’s manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new CD 306 SACD in operation.
  • Page 8 AUDIO (SACD) Frequency Range Signal system Sampling frequency Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Audio Output Level Balanced 2 Hz - 100 kHz (2.822 MHz) 1 bit DSD 2.822 MHz 132dB 128dB 3.0V RMS (220 Ω output impedance) 6.0V RMS (440 Ω output impedance)
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front Panel POWER button: * Press once to turn the power on. * Press again to set to the "OFF" position and turn the power off. DIGITAL OUTPUT SAMPLE-RATE CONVERTER button: (CD only) * Use this button to switch the digital output sample-rate converter mode. OFF(44.1) --->...
  • Page 10 Front Panel AUTOMATIC SEARCH REVERSE button: * Press this button to return the pickup to the beginning of the present track. * Press again to return to other tracks. AUTOMATIC SEARCH FORWARD button: * Press this button to move the pickup forward to the beginning of the next track. * Press again to move ahead to other tracks.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    TOSLINK COAXIAL AES/EBU AES/EBU COAXIAL TOSLINK 44.1kHz-192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUTS Rs232 AC POWER CARY AUDIO DESIGN, INC., CD 306 SACD PLAYER 110v-120v 220v-240v i. LINK S200 Complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21CFR Subchapter J This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation...
  • Page 12 Rear Panel POWER INPUT(AC IN): * Connect to an AC power supply using the included power supply cord. RS 232 JACK DIGITAL INPUT JACK ( AES/EBU): * 44.1kHz -192kHz digital data is input to this jack. DIGITAL INPUT JACK ( COAXIAL): * 44.1kHz -192kHz digital data is input to this jack.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote Control D-SRC BRIGHT SACD/CD REPEAT DELETE PROGRAM TIME CLEAN RANDOM TEXT SACD DISPLAY 2CH/MULTI CH AES/EBU COAXIAL TOSLINK CD/SACD 44.1 ANALOG UPSAMLING MODE CD 306/SACD R/C Switching the power on and off. Opening and closing the disc holder. Interrupting play. Resuming play. Starting play.
  • Page 14 Remote Control D-SRC BRIGHT SACD/CD REPEAT DELETE PROGRAM TIME CLEAN RANDOM TEXT SACD DISPLAY 2CH/MULTI CH AES/EBU COAXIAL TOSLINK CD/SACD 44.1 ANALOG UPSAMLING MODE CD 306/SACD R/C BRIGHT Select the player display brightness levels. SACD/CD Select the layer of the SACD or CD. CLEAN Clears the last track number during programming.
  • Page 15: Normal Playback

    Normal Playback 3.1 Setting the Top Priority Playback layer for Super Audio CD * The SACD disk layer for top priority playback after the disc is loaded can be set. * The SACD disk layer set for top priority playback upon shipment from the factory (default setting) is the Super Audio CD (stereo) layer.
  • Page 16: Starting Playback

    Normal Playback 3.2 Starting Playback Press the POWER button to turn on the power. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. * The disc holder opens. Load the disc you want to play. For Super Audio CD, use the 2CH/MULTI CHANNEL button to set the layer to be played, as necessary.
  • Page 17: Various Playback Functions

    Various Playback Functions 4.1 Playing a specific track (Remote control unit only) D-SRC BRIGHT SACD/CD REPEAT DELETE PROGRAM TIME CLEAR RANDOM SACD TEXT DISPLAY 2CH/MULTI CH AES/EBU COAXIAL TOSLINK CD/SACD 44.1 ANALOG UPSAMPLING MODE 4.2 Stopping playback temporarily (Remote Control unit only) D-SRC BRIGHT SACD/CD...
  • Page 18 Various Playback Functions 4.5 Playing the tracks in the desired order (Remote control unit only) D-SRC BRIGHT SACD/CD REPEAT DELETE PROGRAM TIME CLEAR RANDOM SACD TEXT DISPLAY 2CH/MULTI CH AES/EBU COAXIAL TOSLINK CD/SACD 44.1 ANALOG UPSAMPLING MODE 4.6 Playing the tracks in random order (Remote Control unit only) D-SRC BRIGHT SACD/CD...
  • Page 19: Using The Cd 306 As A Digital To Analog (D/A) Converter

    Using the CD 306 SACD as a Digital to Analog (D/A) Converter 5. Select "AES/EBU" ,"COAXIAL" or "TOSLINK"button. Press the POWER button to turn on the power. Press the COAXIAL button. COAXIAL D-IN : NONE D-OUT: NONE A-OUT: NONE Analog Out is the first to appears on the display, then the external digital inputs sampling frequency appears .(Example: External digital inputs sampling frequency is 192kHz) COAXIAL D-IN : 192k...
  • Page 20: Service And Care

    Please retain and always use the original shipping carton for shipping the player. NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS Cary Audio Design will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense basis. At this time, the standard non warranty service bench fee is $125 with all parts used for repair charged extra.
  • Page 21: United States Limited Warranty

    CAVT 300B vacuum tube which has a (1) one year from purchase date exchange policy. Any digital drive design, whether a Cary Audio Design CD or SACD player or a Cary Cinema DVD player, has a limited one year parts and labor warranty against defects in manufacture. This is a limited warrant, for the original purchaser only and does not transfer to any subsequent owner.
  • Page 22 CARY AUDIO DESIGN 1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539 phone 919-355-0010 fax 919-355-0013 www.caryaudio.com o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o...

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