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  • Page 1 Red Reference MK III CD Player...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Red Reference MK III CD Player ..........3 Product Description ............... 3 Inventory ..................3 When setting up ................4 Safety Warnings ................5 AC Power connection..............6 AC Connector and Switch ............. 6 Powering up................... 6 Powering down - long-term............6 Powering down - short-term ............

  • Page 3: Red Reference Mk Iii Cd Player

    Chord range. The Red Reference Mk III is a truly unique product. As a standalone CD player it is able to deliver the best reference CD playback. The addition of digital inputs and outputs also gives it the ability to act as both a CD transport and DAC for other audio components making it completely versatile.

  • Page 4: When Setting Up

    This is to ensure that the chassis metalwork of each item is connected together. 2. We recommend that an earthing method for your building be implemented. 3. Use the connecting points on your Chord unit and connect to an available earth point.

  • Page 5: Safety Warnings

    Removal of the top cover or tampering with any of the enclosed electronics may result in exposure to hazardous levels of laser radiation that could cause eye damage. To prevent injury this product should be returned for qualified service to Chord Electronics Ltd. There are no user serviceable parts within the Red Reference CD player.

  • Page 6: Ac Power Connection

    The Red Reference features a dual display system showing both system status and disc information. The red multi function display will read „CHORD‟ followed by the status information showing input, buffer, frequency settings and lock information. If Red Reference has no disc loaded, the top panel display with read “NO DISC”; if a disc has been loaded then the number of tracks and length of the CD will be shown.

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment Right Left AES/EBU Optical Right output Left output output output Input RCA–phono RCA-phono Input HD USB Input S/DIF2 OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT AES/EBU AES/EBU OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 WORDCLOCK INPUT Red Reference - rear panel connections All the input and output connections of Red Reference are situated on the rear panel of the transport.

  • Page 8: Coaxial Digital Output

    Coaxial digital output SPDIF OUTPUT Red Reference - coaxial connection Red Reference has one SPDIF output as shown above. This outputs digital audio data from any CD playing. All coaxial connections use BNC connectors with 75ohm impedance. Although less common than RCA-phono digital connectors, BNC connectors exhibit consistent impedance behaviour and are essential for the correct transfer of digital audio data.

  • Page 9: Aes/Ebu Digital Outputs

    AES/EBU digital outputs AES/EBU AES/EBU OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 For installations that require a long run of cable between the transport and digital-analog converter we would recommend using a balanced AES/EBU connection. The AES/EBU will output digital audio data from any CD playing and can either be used as two identical outputs or combined as one 176.4KHz dual data output.

  • Page 10: Optical Digital Output

    Optical digital output OPTICAL OUTPUT The optical digital output uses a standard TOSlink connection and can be used with DAC64 and several other digital to analogue converters. This outputs digital audio data from any CD playing. In particular an optical connection can be very useful in the prevention of earth loops, as there is no electrical connection between two products in a system.

  • Page 11: Wordclock Input

    Wordclock input WORDCLOCK INPUT A dedicated wordclock input may be required in professional recording and broadcast applications, generally wordclock outputs are not found in domestic audio products. As Red Reference is a reference-grade CD player, it is very likely that our Professional Audio customers will use it as a CD source and so may need to synchronise it within a larger digital system.

  • Page 12: Using Usb Hd Digital Audio

    Using USB HD Digital Audio Connection to the host computer Connect the Red Reference to the host computer by inserting the supplied USB lead into any available USB 2.0 socket. To support 192KHz the USB socket on the computer must be USB 2.0 or above. Once connected insert the other end of the supplied cable into the Red Reference making sure that the red dots are aligned and pointing upwards.
  • Page 13 Go to the control panel and launch the program and features (add/remove programs) utility. Look for the Chord Async USB 44.1kHz–192kHz driver item in the list. Double-click on it to launch uninstalling. Manually uninstalling the driver on a Windows-based PC Connect Red Reference to the PC.
  • Page 14 Then, select the “Voice” Tab. Again, select “Chord Async USB 44.1kHz– 192kHz” in the drop-down menu of the Playback area. Click on OK button. Please be advised that even if the Red Reference peripheral is listed as “kernel streaming”, it will operate in Direct Sound mode when listed here.
  • Page 15 Open the System Environment Settings from the Start menu. Open the Sound options from the System Environment settings. Select the Output tab and confirm the Chord Async USB 44.1kHz–192kHz USB audio codec appearance as the default output device. Sample Rate Setup Open the Audio MIDI Settings options (Application –...
  • Page 16 Here you have a list of the connected audio devices. The Red Reference is identified as a digital output device with the „Chord Async USB 44.1kHz- 192kHz‟ driver installed. Shown at the top of the list here. Right click the...
  • Page 17 Select the Advanced tab at the top of the window Here you can change the default format to the sample frequency you require. We recommend 2 channel 24 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality). Click the arrow and select the format.
  • Page 18 Then click OK It is also a good idea at this stage to set the Digital Output as the default sound output device. Highlight Digital Output as shown then click the Set Default button at the bottom of the page. Click the OK button to continue.

  • Page 19: Balanced Analogue Outputs

    Use the XLR style output connectors to connect the Red Reference to the XLR style input connectors of any model of Chord pre-amplifier. Ensure that you connect the left output on the Red Reference to the left input on the pre-amplifier. Also the right output should be connected to the right input on the pre-amplifier.

  • Page 20: Everyday Use Of Your Red Reference

    Everyday use of your Red Reference Loading and removing discs Loading the disc OPEN Firstly open the lid using the OPEN button on the front panel. Please note the lid is now fitted with a motorised mechanism that will automatically open and close the lid when the button is pressed.

  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    Basic operation OPEN PROG BUFF FREQ Red Reference – front panel controls Chord System Remote Control TRACK TOTAL TIME 176K PROGRAM SCAN SHUFFLE A – B REPEAT 1 PAUSE CD operation Status Red Reference – dual display For your convenience the main CD functions can be accessed from the top panel and on the supplied remote control.

  • Page 22: Status Display And Function

    Status display and function Using the BUFF, I/P and FREQ buttons on the front panel the Red Reference function can be selected. The status of these functions is indicated on the left hand display. On initial switch on and from standby the display will indicate the current settings. Pressing the input button will change between CD, USB,OPT and XLR functions.
  • Page 23 BUFF Pressing the BUFF button changes the RAMbuffer settings. Buffering is a processing operation where the digital input signal is stored in RAM (random access memory) for a period of time before it is passed through the Red Reference DAC circuitry. This period of time allows the Red Reference to analyse the input signal for any errors and to correct them.

  • Page 24: Cd Operation

    CD Operation PLAY To play the disc from the beginning, press “Play” ( ). To select a particular track, press the track number eg. 6, followed by the “Play” button. STOP To stop the disc, press “Stop” ( ). PAUSE To pause the disc at a particular time, press “Pause”...

  • Page 25: Advanced Functions

    Advanced functions Program Mode - Programming a track selection – Press the track number (eg. 7) followed by the „PROG‟ button, then the next track (eg. 4) followed by PROG, and so on until all tracks have been programmed. To play your selection, press PLAY.

  • Page 26: Trigger Outputs

    Trigger Outputs The Red Reference features two trigger outputs that can be used to remotely trigger other Chord equipment. The external trigger should be connected via a standard 1/8 inch / 3.5mm (mono or stereo) jack plug to the socket fitted to the rear of the unit.

  • Page 27: Product Specification

    Universal Input High Frequency Supply operates from 65V to 265V AC DIMENSIONS IN MM 420 x 140 x 325mm (Width x Height x Depth) WEIGHT 14Kg Chord Electronics Limited The Pumphouse Farleigh Bridge Farleigh Lane East Farleigh Kent ME16 9NB...

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