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SUPER AUDIO CD RECEIVER RCD-CX1 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Manual del usuario Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning...
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub •...
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ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA CAUTION: To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet. The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the user. VORSICHT: Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen, ziehen Sie bitte den Stecker aus der Wandsteckdose.
Getting Started Accessories ······················································································2 Cautions on Handling ·····································································2 Cautions on Installation ·································································2 About Discs ·····················································································2 Discs Usable on the RCD-CX1 ·······················································2 Holding Discs ·················································································3 Loading Discs ·················································································3 Cautions on Loading Discs ·····························································3 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 Cautions on Storing Discs ······························································3 Cleaning Discs ···············································································4...
Super Audio CD with a double HD layer, offering extended playing time and high sound quality. e Hybrid disc Two-layer Super Audio CD with an HD layer and a CD layer. The signals on the CD layer can be played on a regular CD player. Wall...
Types of Super Audio CDs Single layer disc Dual layer disc Hybrid disc HD layer HD layer CD layer HD layer b What is the HD layer? The HD layer is a layer of high density signals for Super Audio CDs.
ENGLISH Cleaning Discs • If there are fingerprints or dirt on discs, wipe them off before using the disc. Fingerprints and dirt can impair sound quality and cause interruptions in playback. • Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to clean discs.
Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel Remote control sensor ································· (4) SOURCE button ·········································· (15) Power indicator ··········································· (14) Reverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons (8/–, +/9) ······································· (16, 19) Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ·····································...
ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Buttons Operable for All Functions (CD, PHONO, TUNER, LINE1, LINE2 and iPod) Buttons Operable When the Function is Set to “CD” The buttons listed at “Buttons Operable for All Functions” can also be used. Remote control signal transmitter ·············· (4) ON/STANDBY button ·································...
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Buttons Operable When the Function is Set to “TUNER” The buttons listed at “Buttons Operable for All Functions” can also be used. Number buttons ········································· (20) Channel +, – buttons (CH–/8, CH+/9) ································· (20) Tuning +, – buttons (TU–/6, TU+/7)···································· (19) CLEAR button ·············································...
Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the RCD-CX1. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. NOTE •...
Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the RCD-CX1, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from...
• Set the CARTRIDGE selection switch to “jMM” or “hMC” according to the cartridge being used. NOTE The RCD-CX1’s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when a record player is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal. iPod ®...
Connecting the Recording Components CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Analog connections CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck Digital connections CD recorder / MD recorder No digital signals are output for Super Audio CDs. n When connecting the optical digital output connector with an optical transmission cable (sold separately) Protective cap Match the shapes...
• When the power cord is plugged into the power outlet, the power indicator flashes orange for about 10 seconds. Do not unplug the power cord before the power indicator turns off and the RCD-CX1 enters Standby mode. • Only use the supplied power cord.
Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY [MENU/SET] [2/u] [5/ENTER] [8/i]...
ON/STANDBY to turn This setting is stored in the RCD-CX1’s memory and is not canceled even when the disc tray is opened or closed or the power is turned on or off. To change the setting, perform the above procedure again.
Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume <VOLUME> [VOLUME df] Either turn or press The volume level is displayed. [Variable range] –90.0dB 0.0dB b When lowering the volume from –90.0 dB, the display shows “– –.– dB” . Input Source Switching SOURCE Press to select input source.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit <2/5> <8/–, +/9> [NUMBER] [CLEAR] [REPEAT/ [PROGRAM/ RANDOM]...
Repeat Play or Random Play [REPEAT/RANDOM] Press [During Stop] Single-track repeat All-track repeat Random (indicator Random Repeat Single-track turns off) random repeat When setting is completed, press to play. [During Play] Single-track repeat All-track repeat (indicator turns off) b The display switches each time the button is pressed. [Selectable items] (Single-track repeat) : Only 1 track is played repeatedly.
32, 44.1, 48 kHz 64 ~ 160 kbps .WMA • With the RCD-CX1, the folder and fi le names can be displayed like titles. Up to 8 characters consisting of numbers, letters and the underscore can be displayed. Characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with asterisks.
Playing MP3 and WMA Files Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing music files in the MP3 or WMA format into the disc tray (vpage [MODE] Press and select “Folder Mode” or “Disc Mode”. Folder mode : The “WMA” or “MP3” indicator flashes. The files in the selected folder are played.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit [MENU/SET] [MODE] [5/ENTER] [2/u, 8/i, 4/o, 6/p] [NUMBER] [CLEAR]...
RDS broadcasts or where the signal from the RDS station is too weak. Clock Time (CT) Use this to correct the time of the clock on the RCD-CX1. [MENU/SET] q During CT reception, press for over 1 second.
• The RT mode cannot be used on the AM band or for FM stations not offering RDS broadcasts. iPod ® Playback With the RCD-CX1, you can listen to music on an iPod. It is also possible to operate the iPod from the main unit or remote control unit.
To switch between the Browse and Remote modes [MODE] Press Browse mode Operating mode that shows iPod information on the RCD-CX1 display. In this mode, it is not possible to operate the iPod directly or to perform the operations associated with the slide show function. Set the Remote mode to play slide shows.
ENGLISH Setting the Timer Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit <2/5> [MENU/SET] [2/u] [5/ENTER] [8/i]...
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[2/ u 8/i] to set the “hours” for the timer stop time. 0:00 0:00 [MENU/SET] [5/ENTER] Press The “hours” for the timer stop time are set. [2/ u 8/i] to set the “minutes” for the timer stop time. 10:00 10:00 [MENU/SET] [5/ENTER] Press...
[5/ENTER] Press The timer setting is set. ON/STANDBY Press to set the RCD-CX1 to Standby mode. The power indicator lights orange. Setting the Sleep Timer Use this function to automatically switch the power to the standby mode after a specifi c amount of time (minutes).
Other Functions Convenient Functions Auto Power On When the power is in standby, the power turns on when any of ON/STANDBY the buttons below other than is operated, and the respective operation is performed. <2/5> ·············· • The disc tray opens. •...
ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other components operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction.
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GCDH Symptom Cause Disc tray does not • The power is not on. • Turn on the power. open. “NO DISC” is • The disc is not properly loaded. • Reload the disc. displayed even though a disc is loaded. “00 : 00”...