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Page 1: Instruction Manual
TOKO Digital Audio Player Instruction Manual The heart of music www.pliniusaudio.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
All operational, technical and descriptive material in this publication is subject to change at any time without notice. For further product information or queries, please contact your Plinius dealer. Plinius products are designed and manufactured by Plinius Audio Limited, New Zealand. -
Page 4: Introduction
We have designed and manufactured this product to reproduce your favourite music faithfully and accurately. With a little care and a full understanding of the operating recommendations in this manual, your Plinius Toko Digital Audio Player will provide years of high-quality, trouble-free performance. -
Page 5: Design Philosophy
Design Philosophy From a distance you can see that the design of the Plinius products is more than an applied styling exercise to the front panel. We have started from the ground up to produce a casing for our electronics that is unrivalled in its physical strength and visual simplicity. -
Page 6: Unpacking
Ensure a minimum of 100mm clearance on all sides of your Plinius unit to other equipment and the shelf above. If the unit is in an enclosed cabinet, the clearance should be greater than 400mm on all sides. -
Page 7: Care & Maintenance
SURFACE CLEANING From time to time you may wish to clean the surface of your Plinius equipment to remove dust, or any material build up from the atmosphere or on commonly used controls. Your Plinius product is made up of parts that have a hard anodised or a powder coat finish and will clean easily without being damaged. -
Page 8: Precautions
• DO NOT connect any voltage source, short circuit, earth/ground or appliance (other than suitable audio preamplifiers) to the Toko Digital Audio Player output terminals. • DO NOT use discs that are scratched or damaged. This may lead to unintended operation or malfunction. -
Page 9: Front Panel Functions
CD mode when a disc is played. 4. NETWORK LED This small white LED is ON when the Toko is switched to Network mode. In this mode the audio data stream is routed from the Network input socket to the internal Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC). - Page 10 the display easier from a distance. For example a CD with a total of 18 tracks, LEDs 1, 5, 10, 15 and 18 will be lit. 39 TRACKS OR LESS: LED 1 will be lit. Every fifth LED in between 1 and the final track will also be lit.
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Page 11: Rear Panel Functions
Rear Panel Functions The rear panel incorporates all the terminals for connecting the network audio stream to the Toko, the output signal to your preamplifier, AV receiver or integrated amplifier and connection to the mains supply. Please remember that your Plinius Toko Digital Audio Player is a high quality electronic instrument capable of an exceptional level of performance. -
Page 12: Mains Switch
This socket is for connecting to an external remote control sender. Some companies manufacture these devices to enable multi-room remote control. Please see your Plinius dealer for further advice. 5. MAINS SWITCH The heavy-duty rocker switch turns the Mains/Line Power to the amplifier ON or OFF. -
Page 13: Remote Control Functions
Remote Control Functions The Toko features a full function remote to control all actions of the unit. This section details the buttons of the Toko remote and how they are used. 1. REPEAT Press this button and the repeat light on the front panel will light up. - Page 14 Hold down either button to continually adjust the volume level. Note that these buttons do not control the Toko Digital Audio Player, and are included only to remove the need for two remotes, if more than one Plinius product is in your system.
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Page 15: Network Playback Control
Network Playback Control The Plinius Toko Network Audio Player is designed to be operated with the Plinius Arataki, however it can also be operated by other DLNA compatible media controllers. Media controllers such as the Arataki enable browsing of the music collection, selecting music to play, and controlling playback of the music through the Toko digital to analogue converter. -
Page 16: Installation & Operation
FOR PLACEMENT & OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT. CONNECTIONS Connections to your Plinius Toko should be made in the same order as they are listed in this section. DO NOT attempt to connect your Plinius Toko until you have read and fully understood these instructions. Although these instructions refer to the connection of the Toko to a preamplifier, the Toko can also be safely installed into multimedia systems by following the same installation guidelines. -
Page 17: Termination Quality
Check the unit is switched OFF, and connect the IEC end of the cable to the IEC socket at the back of the Toko. With the cord fully connected, switch the wall outlet ON. Now that your Toko is configured correctly, switch the power switch on the rear panel to ON. -
Page 18: Product Features
Product Features NETWORK AUDIO/COMPACT DISC AUDIO SELECTION The Toko Digital Audio Player will automatically default to Network stream mode at all times when there is no CD playing. To switch to CD Audio, insert a CD or press play with a valid CD in the unit. To switch to Network Audio, stop CD playback. - Page 19 NOTE: Scratched or damaged discs can adversely affect the performance and function of your Toko Digital Audio Player. Should you experience problems in playing standard Redbook discs, please inspect the condition of the disc surface.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
Check the system is working with another source to confirm the fault is not due to the preamplifier or power amplifier stages. • Check the Toko is working with a CD to confirm the fault is not due to the Media Server or Network components. NETWORK STREAM PLAYBACK OR DEVICE CONNECTIVITY PROBLEMS •... -
Page 21: Specifications
Specifications DLNA Digital Audio Player FREQUENCY RESPONSE DLNA 1.0/1.5 compatible 20Hz to 20kHz +/-0.2dB SUPPORTED AUDIO FILE SERVER DISTORTION DLNA Digital Media Servers <0.01% THD at rated input level SUPPORTED PLAYBACK CONTROL HUM AND NOISE DLNA Digital Media Controllers -100dB at rated input level, A weighted DLNA Mobile Digital Media Controllers MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL UPnP smartphone applications... -
Page 22: Quick Start Guide
DLNA compatible digital streaming devices. THE NETWORK ......WIRELESS ROUTER This device connects to your Plinius Toko and to your media server and has capability to create a wireless connection between this point and the Arataki controller. COMPONENT CONNECTIONS There are several ways to connect your components. - Page 23 • Launch the Arataki app to control CONNECT TOKO TO NETWORK playback through the Toko. • Connect the Toko to the network with • Check the Plinius Toko is connecting one of the following: to the Arataki on the network.
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Page 24: Index
Index Care & Maintenance................4 CD Slot......................7 Copy Protected CD ................16 Display LED’s .....................7 Firmwire upgrade ..................13 Front Panel Layout ................7 Ground Lift Switch ................9 IEC Power Connector ................10, 15 Mains/Line Fuse ..................16 Mains Supply Connection .............15 Mains Switch .....................10 Network Input Selection ..............16 Network Playback Control .............13 Output Terminals ...................9, 14 Placement ....................4... - Page 25 Note: This page has been left blank intentionally...
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