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C.E.C. TL53Z Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER TL53Z Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Specifications ………………………………………………………………… 26 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TL53Z. Please read through and refer to this Owner's Manual to use your TL53Z safely and adequately. It is recommended that you keep the unit's packaging available for future transportation needs.
  • Page 3 The analog circuit is basically a balanced design with an extremely short signal path. • The TL53Z uses an advanced switching power supply with an integrated AC line power purifier to avoid issues caused by the AC power line. It also has separate power supplies for its Transport and DAC sections, and independent voltage for its motor, servo, display, digital and analog circuitries.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufac- turer’s instructions. Do not install the TL53Z near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. (For USA, Canada: ) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
  • Page 5 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the TL53Z itself, its power-supply cord, or plug has been damaged in any way, when liquids have been spilled onto the TL53Z, when foreign objects have...

  • Page 6: Handling Precautions

    Turning power on: Turn on the TL53Z's power first, before turning on the amplifier connected to the TL53Z. Turning power off: Turn off the amplifier's power first, before turning off the TL53Z.
  • Page 7 If this happens, leave the TL53Z unused in the room for 1 to 2 hours (depending on the amount of condensation), so as to bring the unit's temperature closer to the room temperature.

  • Page 8: Compact Disc Handling

    CD PLAYER TL53Z Compact Disc Handling • Since a compact disc can be played or recorded only on one side, discs should al- ways be placed on the turntable with the label side up. • When taking a compact disc from its case, lift it out by holding the edge of the disc while pressing down on the center button of the case.
  • Page 9 These may cause the unit to malfunction. CD-R/RW DISC • The TL53Z is able to playback CD-R/RW discs recorded in audio CD format and finalized. Some CD-R/RW discs may be unplayable due to the quality of the CD-R/RW disc and/or the quality of the recording.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    5. Two AA batteries for the remote control unit 6. Owner's Manual Note: Keep the packaging available for future transportation needs. The AC power cord is for use with the TL53Z exclusively, and should not be used for other devices.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Functions

    Push this button to turn the power ON or OFF. When the TL53Z is turned on, the display will blink "00:00" and the unit will check its tray for a compact disc. Approximately 5 seconds later, the display will change to indicate the total number of tracks and the total playing time.
  • Page 12 CD PLAYER TL53Z ❹ PLAY/PAUSE ( )Button Press this button to start (or to temporarily stop) playback. ❺ Display A. ▷ Playback indicator: lights up during playback Pause indicator: blinks during pause mode C. Time display: indicates the elapsed time/remaining time for the track being played, total remaining time or total elapsed time D.

  • Page 13: Inside The Cd Door

    Turntable Label Side Pickup ❶ Stabilizer The TL53Z's stabilizer is rather large and heavy, at a diameter of 12cm and weigh- ing 120g. Dropping the stabilizer may damage it and decrease playback accuracy, so handle with care. ❷ Turntable Place a compact disc on the turntable, and place the stabilizer on top of the disc. The stabilizer can be left on the turntable when not in use.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Functions

    Use interconnect XLR cables to connect these XLR outputs to an amplifier with XLR line inputs, such as the AMP53. (Pinning: 1=Ground, 2=Hot, 3=Cold) The TL53Z is designed with a fully balanced circuit - using a balanced connection is recommended to maximize its performance.
  • Page 15 TL53Z User's Manual DIGITAL OUTPUT ❸ COAXIAL Standard digital (SPDIF) signal output jack with a RCA type connector. Connect to a digital audio device with a coaxial RCA input by using a RCA (75 Ω) cable. ❹ AES/EBU (Balanced) Connect to a digital audio device with a AES/EBU(XLR) input by using a XLR 110Ω...

  • Page 16: Operation

    1. Push the POWER button to turn the power on. 2. Open the CD door by sliding it towards the back of the TL53Z with your hand. 3. Place a disc on the turntable, and place the supplied stabilizer gently on top of the disc.
  • Page 17 NOTE: Discs will tend to adhere to the stabilizer when taken out. Make sure not to drop the disc by accident. Do not leave discs on the turntable when the TL53Z is not in use. The stabilizer can be kept on the turntable when unused.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Unit

    ◀◀ searches through the track backwards, ▶▶ searches forwards. NOTE: There are no Search buttons on the front panel of the TL53Z. ❹ Stop Button ( ■ ) Press this button to stop playback. ❺ PROG Button Press this button to enable programmed playback.
  • Page 19 ❾ DISP (Display) Button Press this button to cycle the TL53Z’s display through its various modes. Each press of the DISP button cycles the display in the following order: track number/elapsed track time (default display) ➡ track number/remaining track time ➡ total remain- ing time ➡...

  • Page 20: Programmed Playback

    CD PLAYER TL53Z Programmed Playback You can program up to 32 tracks in a customized playback order, by using the remote control unit while playback is stopped. (1) Press the PROG button on the remote control unit. The “PRGM” indicator will appear in the display, and the track number 1 should be shown blinking.
  • Page 21 TL53Z User's Manual Checking, Adding, Changing and Clearing Programmed Tracks You can check, add, change and clear the programmed tracks under the program mode while playback is stopped. Check the Playback Order for the Programmed Tracks Press the CHECK button repeatedly to show the playback order for the programmed tracks.

  • Page 22: Precautions On Using The Remote Control Unit

    (+) and negative (-) poles positioned cor- rectly, and screw the cover back on. Battery Replacement If the distance at which the remote control unit can be used to operate the TL53Z seems to be decreasing, replace both batteries with new ones. Battery Precautions •...

  • Page 23: Cautions Regarding Handling

    • Belt and Spindle Replacement The TL53Z uses a belt drive mechanism. The belt will gradually deteriorate over time. Possible symptoms resulting from this are; failure to read TOC, sound skip- ping, etc.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    CD PLAYER TL53Z Maintenance • If the surface of the TL53Z case becomes soiled, wipe with a soft cloth or use di- luted neutral cleaning liquid. Be sure to remove any fluid completely. Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol, chemical cloths or bleaching agents as these may dam- age the surface of the TL53Z case.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    ➡ Remove any objects blocking the sensor. ➡ Use the remote control unit at a shorter distance from the TL53Z. ➡ Replace the batteries in the remote control unit with new ones. NOTES: The TL53Z contains a microcomputer that can malfunction due to external noise or interference.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    CD PLAYER TL53Z Specifications AUDIO Audio CDs & Finalized CD-R/RWs re- Playable Discs corded in audio CD format Frequency Response 0Hz - 0kHz, +0/-0.dB S/N Ratio RCA: -101dB, XLR: -1dB (flat) RCA: 0.01%, Harmonic Distortion XLR: 0.00% (0dB, fs) RCA: <-11dB Channel Separation XLR: <-1dB (1kHz, 0dB)
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