Wadia 860 Information & Operation Manual

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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Does the Wadia Digital Volume Control compromise resolution? Can I bypass the Wadia Digital Volume Control? What about Analog Sources? Should I leave the Wadia 860 with the power on? Front Panel Controls .........8 General Operation Display Functions ......... .
  • Page 5: Preliminaries Brief History Of Wadia

    WADIA 860 PRELIMINARIES A!I of us at Wadia would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player. We sincerely believe that your Wadia 860 will bring you many years of musical pleasure and satisfaction.
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    This can damage input and/or output connectors. Unlocking the Place the Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player on its side on a surface that will Transport Mechanism not scratch the side panel. Use the key found in the accessories kit to unlock the transport laser assembly as shown on the label on the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 7: Connecting To Your System

    Disc Player Directly to chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. It is unlikely that a static a Power Amplifier shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the Wadia 860 Compact Disc Lock-Up under Trouble Shooting). Player circuitry to “lock-up” (see...
  • Page 8: Opitimizing The Output Level

    Control in the top half of its range. If needed, the maximum output level of your Wadia 860 can be adjusted to match the overall sensitivity of your system so that the critical listening will take place with the volume control operating in the top half of its range.
  • Page 9: Frequently Asked Questions

    Should I leave the Wadia 860 with the power on? The Wadia 860 is designed to be left with the power on with no harm or wear to the unit. All motors and laser circuitry turn off when the unit stops playing. If desired, the front display can be turned off (see Turning off fhe Disp/ay under Remote Operation).
  • Page 10: General Operation Front Panel Controls

    ON position. the Wadia 860 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS The front panel of the Wadia 860 features basic controls that allow you to operate basic functions without using the Remote Control. VOLUME UP Increase the volume by l/2 dB...
  • Page 11: Display Functions

    COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS The Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player features a two part display screen. The top section shows the status of the CD transport. The bottom of the display indicates preamp functions. Turn-on Screen This screen is displayed each time the Wadia 860 is powered-up. After five seconds, the display will change to the Input Screen with CD input selected, then change again to the Volume Screen with the volume set to Zero.
  • Page 12: Remote Control Operation

    WADIA 860 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The remote control included with your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player is a new design. The machined aluminum chassis is ergonomically pleasing in look, feel and use. The controls have been carefully laid out for the most convenient operation.
  • Page 13: Digital Volume Control

    Pressing the Phase Invert key on the remote control will cause the Wadia 860 to invert phase; pressing it again will switch the phase back to normal. If the Wadia 860 is in Phase Invert mode, this will be indicated on the Input Screen of the display.
  • Page 14: Index

    COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (continued) INDEX: Pressing these buttons allows access to the previous or next index point within a track that has such indexed sections. TRACK FORWARD/REV: Pressing these buttons allows access to the previous or next track on a disc.
  • Page 15: Single

    COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 Single: To play a single track, press the single button (the single indicator will light in the display window), then press the numeric button(s) which corre- spond(s) to the track you would like to play. The transport will search for the selected track, and playback will start from the beginning of that track.
  • Page 16: Appendices Troubleshooting

    WADIA 860 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Enabling/Disabling The Wadia 860 is designed in such a way that the unused digital outputs can the Digital Outputs be disabled. This can result in slightly better overall performance. See your dealer for information about these internal adjustments.
  • Page 17: Important Safety Precautions

    WADIA 860’ ! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! To get the best performance from your Wadia 860 CD Player, and for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. Before operating the Wadia 860 CD Player please read all operating and safety instructions.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    4) Wadia Digital shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the loss of property or other damage or losses due to the failure of a Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player. Wadia Digital will not pay for loss of use or inconvenience caused by the failure of a Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player.
  • Page 20 Wadia Digital Corporation 624 Troy Street River Falls, WI 54022 (715) 426-5900 FAX (715) 426 5665 http://www.wadia.com...

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