Cary Audio Design CD 303 T SACD Owner's Manual

Professional version super audio cd player

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............2 Welcome Product Overview ................5 Unpacking and Installation ..............6 Specifications ..................8 Controls & Displays Front Panel ..................10 Rear Panel ................... 12 Remote Control................... 13 Pin Assignment ..................13 Playback Starting Playback ................16 Stopping Playback ................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The triangle with the lightning flash symbol displayed on the unit advises the user of dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the product’s enclosure. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside;...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 16.
  • Page 5: Welcome

    44.1 kHz to 96, 192, 384, 512 or 768 kHz to release all the information available from your disc library. This is the fourth generation of the Cary Audio Design CD 303 series of CD players. The Cary player simply gets the music across to you in a well balanced, “grab you by the throat,”...
  • Page 6: Unpacking And Installation

    If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase. Warranty restrictions apply. Consult the warranty section of this manual for details.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Operating the CD 303T SACD Professional Version 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 occur. Please read this manual carefully before operating your new CD 303T SACD Professional Version.
  • Page 8 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO (CD) ..............................2 Hz - 22 kHz (44.1 kHz) Frequency Range ..............................0.1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) Amplitude Linearity ..............................3 degrees (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Phase Linearity ..............................121 dB (1 kHz) Dynamic Range ..............................
  • Page 9: Controls & Displays

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL CD 303T SACD SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER Professional Version DIGITAL ANALOG OUTPUT OUTPUT TUBE SAMPLE-RATE CONVERTER OUTPUT 2CH/MULTI CH CD/SACD COAXIAL TOSLINK PREV. POWER OPEN/CLOSE PLAY STOP NEXT 1. POWER Press once to turn the power on. Press again to turn power off.
  • Page 10 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 8. STOP Press this button to stop playback. 9. AUTOMATIC SEARCH REVERSE Press this button to return the pickup to the beginning of the current track. Press again to return to previous tracks. 10. AUTOMATIC SEARCH FORWARD Press this button to move the pickup forward to the beginning of the next track.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following : Country Patent No. CARY AUDIO DESIGN United States 5,479,168 5,638,074 5,640,161 5,808,574 5,838,274 5,854,600 5,864,311 5,872,531 CD 303T SACD Player...
  • Page 12 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 8. RS 232 JACK Use this jack for connection to computer control. 9. POWER INPUT (AC IN) Connect to AC mains using the included power supply cord. 10. SOFTWARE UPGRADE PORT 11. DIGITAL OUTPUT JACK (TOSLINK) 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz digital data output from this jack. With SACD discs, no digital signals are delivered from Super Audio CD discs.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REMOTE CONTROL 1. POWER: Use to turn the power on and off. 2. PROGRAM: Preset tracks to be played by keying in track numbers. When using PROGRAM function, the player must be in STOP mode. 3. NUMBER: Use the number buttons to select a track.
  • Page 14 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 18. MUTE: Use to mute and resume sound. 19. RANDOM: Use to play all the tracks on the disc once in random order. 20. REPEAT: Use to repeat play. Press once for PROGRAM DELETE RANDOM single track, press a second time to repeat all tracks, and press a third time to clear.
  • Page 15: Playback

    PLAYBACK STARTING PLAYBACK CD 303T SACD SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER Professional Version DIGITAL ANALOG OUTPUT OUTPUT TUBE SAMPLE-RATE CONVERTER OUTPUT 2CH/MULTI CH CD/SACD COAXIAL TOSLINK POWER OPEN/CLOSE PLAY STOP PREV. NEXT 1. Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2.
  • Page 16: Various Playback Functions

    PLAYBACK VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS (REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ONLY) Playing a Specific Track [Direct Play] 1. Use the number buttons and “+ 10” button to select the desired track. Playback starts from the selected track. Stopping Playback Temporarily [Pause] 1. During playback, press the PAUSE button on the remote control unit. 2.
  • Page 17 PLAYBACK Finding the Desired Spot While Listening to the Sound Use this function to skip forward or backward while listening to the sound. This function comes in handy for finding a particular spot in the middle of long tracks. 1. During playback, press and hold in the button.
  • Page 18 PLAYBACK Repeat Play [Repeat Play] This button is used to play all the tracks repeatedly using this sequence: 1. In the PLAY mode, press the REPEAT button twice. • The "RepAll" indicator becomes illuminated. • To cancel the all-track repeat mode, press the REPEAT button three times.
  • Page 19: Setting The Top Priority Playback Layer (Sacd Only)

    PLAYBACK SETTING THE TOP PRIORITY PLAYBACK LAYER (SACD ONLY) The factory default setting for the top priority playback of the SACD disc layer is the SACD (stereo) layer. The user can change the SACD disc layer for top priority playback after the disc is loaded.
  • Page 20: Digital To Analog (D/A) Converter

    DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER USING AS A DIGITAL TO ANALOG (D/A) CONVERTER CD 303T SACD SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER Professional Version DIGITAL ANALOG OUTPUT OUTPUT TUBE SAMPLE-RATE CONVERTER OUTPUT COAXIAL TOSLINK 2CH/MULTI CH CD/SACD POWER OPEN/CLOSE PLAY STOP PREV. NEXT 1.
  • Page 21: Use With A Computer

    USE WITH A COMPUTER USE WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER If your Windows computer does not meet these minimum requirements, you may experience lagging of audio and possible freezing of your computer during operation: • Microsoft Windows XP (with SP2) or Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows 7 •...
  • Page 22: Service And Care

    (RA) from the Customer Service Department. Refer to the next section for details about returning equipment to Cary Audio Design. Should the unit be lost or damaged in shipment, Cary Audio Design will assume no responsibility if the shipping company refuses to pay for damage due to your improper packing or lack of insurance.
  • Page 23: United States Limited Warranty

    Proper maintenance, repair and use are important to obtain performance from this product. Therefore, please carefully read the Operating Manual. This warranty does not apply to any defect that Cary Audio Design in its sole discretion determines was caused by any of the following: •...
  • Page 24: Shipping Instructions

    SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio Design for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
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