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Thank you for your purchase of this Parasound component. It is among the finest compact disc
changers available. Its advanced 4th-generation digital technology and sophisticated analog circuits
bring digital music to life. A hybrid 1 bit/18 bit D-A converter, 8x oversampling, independent power
supply regulation and premium parts assure natural reproduction at any listening level. Its unique
digital output options offer the ultimate flexibility for CD transport operation with an external D-A
converter in the future, so your C/DC-1500 will never be out of date.
The C/DC-1500 has numerous convenience features which may not be obvious unless you take the time
to learn about them. Please take a few moments now to read these instructions completely before you
proceed. Whenever you are in doubt, refer to this instruction manual.
Save your carton and the packing inserts for future safe transport in case you move or your unit ever
requires shipping for repair. Note, the white printed carton is not itself strong enough for safe shipping,
so you absolutely must place it into an additional outer "overcarton" before shipment.
The AC cord, remote control, and audio cable are packed separately in the carton. This is a specially
selected audiophile grade cord and is the only cord we recommend for use with your C/DC-1500. Please
don't lose it. Before you proceed, find the serial number which is located on the rear panel of your unit
and record it here for future reference or in case of casualty loss or theft: _____________________
Your C/DC-1500 should be placed on a level and sturdy surface, out of direct sunlight. It should be in a
well-ventilated area, away from heating ducts or radiators. The area must be free of dust or excessive
humidity.
The location should be stable and isolated from speakers or foot steps to minimize vibrations that could
interfere with the sensitive optical laser, this could cause the error correction circuits to operate
excessively for other than defects in the CDs themselves. The unit should not be placed near any
component which generates a strong magnetic field, such as a power amplifier. Do not place your
C/DC-1500 directly on top of an amplifier that may generate excessive heat.
Do not place your CD changer nearby your radio or TV tuner since digital circuitry uses very high
frequency signals which could cause interference with clear broadcast reception; radiations from the
radio or TV tuners oscillator could pollute the clarity of CD reproduction.
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Summary of Contents for Parasound C/DC-1500
- Page 1 C/DC-1500 Compact Disc Changer-Transport Thank you for your purchase of this Parasound component. It is among the finest compact disc changers available. Its advanced 4th-generation digital technology and sophisticated analog circuits bring digital music to life. A hybrid 1 bit/18 bit D-A converter, 8x oversampling, independent power supply regulation and premium parts assure natural reproduction at any listening level.
- Page 2 You may prefer to try premium audio interconnect cables which are available from your Parasound dealer. The benefits of these are debated among audio hobbyists, and we cannot guarantee you will always hear an audible improvement to justify their cost.
- Page 3 There is a small 4 pin connector socket on the top of the main printed circuit board, just inside the exposed opening of your C/DC-1500's rear panel. Attach the connector on the wire coming from the ADAM to this connector; there is only one direction you can fit the plug onto the socket. Make sure it is firmly connected, but if there is resistance, don’t force it! Try the other direction first, so you don’t break the connector or damage the circuit board.
- Page 4 Operating Your C/DC-1500 Loading Discs To load discs, press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Next, load the disc(s) in the carousel label side up. Advance the carousel with the DISC SKIP button to load up to 5 discs. The carousel is exposed so you can change two discs without interrupting the disc currently in play.
- Page 5 Remote Control Functions The remote control handset duplicates all front panel functions except power on/off, but contains several additional functions described below. It uses 2 AA batteries (included). Disc Number and Disc Select These buttons allow direct access or sequential to the disc you want to hear. To play a specific disc and track, press the desired DISC NUMBER, TRACK NUMBER, and then PLAY.
- Page 6 Intro Search You can preview the discs in the carousel with the intro search feature. When you press the INTRO SEARCH and PLAY buttons on the remote, each track on all the discs in the carousel will be played sequentially for up to 99 seconds. You can select the desired intro time by pressing TRACK NUMBER and then INTRO CHECK buttons.
- Page 7 -changer is exposed to flourescent lights that emit RF that interfere with IR transmission If you still have difficulty after trying the above, call your Parasound Dealer or custom installer for further advice. If he cannot help you, call Parasound Technical Service between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST at (415) 397-7100.
- Page 8 C/DC-1500 Specifications Frequency Response 3 Hz - 20 kHz, ± 0.2 dB Signal to Noise Ratio 110 dB, IHF A Dynamic Range 100 dB Channel Separation 115 dB, 1 kHz Low Level Linearity ± 1.5 dB down to -90 dB Analog Line Output Level 2 V, ±...
- Page 9 Special Features Hybrid 1 Bit/18 Bit Ladder DAC Fully Programmable Incorporates Burr-Brown PCM-67P DAC Fully Remote Controlled 8X Oversampling Multi-Disc Control Error Correction and De-Glitching Circuit Discs May be Loaded in Play Mode High-Resolution Analog Circuitry Gold-Plated Tiffany Style RCA Jacks FR-4 Glass Epoxy Circuit Board Built-In Coaxial Digital Output Upgradeable to ST and AES/EBU Digital Output...
- Page 10 This warranty is provided by the Parasound dealer where the unit was purchased. Warranty repair will be performed only when your purchase receipt is presented to validate your ownership, date of purchase and authorized status of the selling dealer.
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