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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Proceed compo- nent. 1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. This product is equipped with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection.
Table of Contents Unpacking and Placement ............... 6 Unpacking the CDP ................... 6 Remove the Transport Screw ................6 Placement of the CDP ..................6 Operating Voltage & Frequency ....................7 Voltage label ....................7 A Quick Start… .................... 8 Warm up/break-in period .................
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Programming by Omission ................30 Reviewing a Playlist ..................31 Deleting a Track from a Playlist ....................31 Adding a Track to a Playlist ......................31 Temporarily Ignoring a Program ......................31 Erasing a Program .................... 31 Customizing the CDP ................32 Navigating the User Setup Menu .....................
Unpacking and Placement Unpacking the CDP Unpack your CDP Compact Disc Processor and remove all accessories from the carton. Important! Keep all packing materials for future transport of your CDP . Shipping your new component in anything other than its purpose-designed packing material may result in damage that is not covered by the warranty.
Dealer. Any modification to this equipment will void all warranties. If the AC mains voltage or frequency indicated on your CDP is incorrect, please contact your local, authorized Proceed dealer or distributor. The CDP can easily be powered by a normal 15-ampere AC mains line. If other devices are also powered from the same AC line, their additional power con- sumption should be taken into account.
A Quick Start… We recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin listening to their new components, and that reading the manual is often done (if at all) at a later time—perhaps while listening to music with the new product itself. We strongly recommend that you read this manual thoroughly, as the CDP Compact Disc Processor incorporates many unusual features that enhance its operation.
(Please, do read the rest of this manual.) Warm up/break-in period Although your Proceed CDP Compact Disc Processor delivers outstanding perfor- mance straight out of the box, you should expect to hear it continue to improve as it reaches its normal operating temperatures and its various components “break-in.”...
To the contrary, the various stages of signal processing be- tween the laser pickup and the final output can only contribute additional jitter of their own. The Proceed CDP leaps beyond conventional digital audio technology by em- ploying a proprietary, closed-loop jitter-reduction system in conjunction with a double speed drive.
The CDP shares the handsome industrial design of other Proceed components Industrial Design such as the PRE preamplifier. Dark buttons against a light face simplify the opera- tion of the CDP , even in a dimly-lit room.
c d p mute display power program– program+ prev/rew play/pause next/f.fwd stop/drawer repeat time rem. on disc random program disc track PR O C E E D Front Panel, CDP POWER & POWER LED Assuming that the CDP’s power cord is connected to AC power, pressing this latching power button connects the CDP to the AC mains and turns on the unit.
PREV/REW BUTTON Pressing this button momentarily will return you to the beginning of the current track. Pressing it repeatedly will move you backward through the available tracks, one at a time. Pressing and holding this button will instead perform a reduced-volume reverse scan of the music, reminiscent of the audible rewind function found on many cassette decks.
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In addition to receiving IR commands, the CDP has the ability to teach a learning remote control its own commands from an IR transmitter located in this same area. (See Using Learning Remote Controls for more informa- tion.) TIME INDICATOR The time section of the display can be set to display any of the following four indications of time in minutes and seconds: time elapsed in track...
These four options are accessed by repeatedly pressing the button, display which cycles through the four modes. In effect, the CDP assumes you will be most interested seeing elapsed time on the current track; only depar- tures from that assumption are denoted by LEDs. The CDP will remember the last display mode selected and continue to display that information until you change it, except in stop...
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Pressing the button will cause an open drawer to close. If it stop/drawer senses a disc in the drawer, the CDP will take a moment to read the disc’s table of contents so that it may display the total number of tracks and the total time on the disc for your information.
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RANDOM LED INDICATOR By pressing on the remote control, the CDP will enter a random play rndm mode in which the order of the current disc’s playlist is scrambled, and then played. The on the front panel will illuminate to indicate random LED this mode.
d igital analog outputs inputs remote ~ ac mains digital eiaj spdif ® and High Definition Compatible Digital® are registered trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. remote please see bottom panel for voltage and other information c d p PR O C E E D b y M A D R I G A L A U D I O L A B O R AT O R I E S turn-on Rear Panel, CDP...
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If you choose to use the single-ended outputs of the CDP , connect its right- channel and left-channel single-ended outputs to the corresponding inputs on your preamplifier (or power amplifier if you are using the variable out- put mode of the CDP), using high quality single-ended interconnecting cable such as Madrigal’s CZ Gel-2.
CDP , please contact your Proceed dealer. The CDP also includes a remote turn-on output trigger that can control a Proceed power amplifier. If you choose to drive a Proceed AMP 2 directly from the CDP (using the CDP’s adjustable output mode), connecting this output with the matching input on the AMP 2 will allows you to turn both units on or off from the CDP remote control’s...
This turn-on output uses a two conductor ⁄ " mini-jack, as does the match- ing input on the power amp. They may be connected using any standard wire fitting those requirements. (Very little current is used, so there is no practical gauge requirement on the wire.) AC POWER INPUT This input accepts AC power from the AC mains (via the supplied AC...
Remote Control, CDP IR TRANSMITTER The CDP’s Remote Control sends infrared (IR) commands through its pro- jection lens, and the CDP receives IR commands through its Remote sensor window. (See “Front Panel, CDP”). If either of these lenses is obstructed, no /dwr IR commands can be received by the CDP .
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NUMERIC KEYPAD The numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 may be used to directly access in- dividual track numbers of discs played by the CDP . For example, to go di- rectly to track 13, press followed by , and then press .
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: Press once to enter mode (repeating the entire repeat disc repeat disc, or an entire playlist if one is entered). This action will illu- minate the disc repeat LED . Press a second time to enter the mode (repeating a single track ad nauseam). A track repeat third press will cycle you back to normal operation, as will press- stop...
Pressing this button reduces the output level of the CDP by a mute: user-definable amount, and is indicated by the red mute LED above the round display window. The amount of volume reduc- tion can be changed by pressing and holding the mute button until the display changes to show the current mute level (from the factory, this will be “36”...
Optimum IR reception window 30° 30° If the requirements of your installation preclude a clean line of sight between the CDP and your listening position, you may want to consider using an infrared re- peater to route the remote control’s commands directly to the CDP , using the ex- ternal ir input on the rear panel.
Basic Operation Before operating your CDP , take a minute to become familiar with its controls and their locations. (See “Front Panel” and “Remote Control.”) To load a CD: Loading a CD 1. Enable the CDP’s controls by pressing if in standby . standby 2.
As soon as you release the button, play resumes. (Unless you had begun your fast search in the stop mode, in which case the CDP will enter pause at your chosen location, allowing you to cue up a particular point on the disc.) If you search past the beginning or end of a track, the laser pickup will move on to the previous (or next) track.
Track repeat takes priority over other functions such as . (Spe- next previous cifically, they will merely return play to the beginning of the repeating track.) To return to normal operation, press repeat again. To repeat (continuously) a specific phrase or passage on a CD (when learning A-B Repeat how to play a favorite solo, for example), press rpt a/b...
Programming the CDP Introduction to Playlists Rather than playing an entire CD, you may choose to play only certain selections. To do this, you create a “playlist” for that particular CD. It may be used immedi- ately upon being created, and will remain in memory until replaced by a differ- ent playlist.
remaining in the playlist. This next track will be shown with the green program LED lit to indicate that it is still in the playlist. 4. Using next previous , move to any other tracks you would pre- fer to skip, pressing to eliminate each track from the program –...
Customizing the CDP The CDP offers three user options that modify the way it operates to accommo- date individual tastes. These options are accessed through the User Setup menu, and include enabling the CDP’s volume control circuitry , setting a user-definable mute level, and enabling an autostandby function.
PRESS THE “NEXT” BUTTON TO CHANGE THE OPTION In this case, there are only two options: (fixed output) and (adjustable output). Thus as you press next , the setting toggles between the two op- tions. (You may also use prev down PRESS AND HOLD THE P+ BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR CHANGE The CDP’s display will show...
PRESS AND HOLD THE P+ BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR CHANGE The CDP’s display will show done when it has saved your choice to non- volatile memory . You may either allow the CDP to time-out (return to nor- mal operation), or press again to advance to user setting #3: program + autostandby (see next section).
Using Learning Remote Controls The CDP includes both an infrared receiver and an infrared transmitter. With this capability, it can “teach” a learning remote control any commands that might be needed for remote operation. Specifically, the CDP can send all of the necessary IR commands from its display window, enabling you to teach a learning remote any or all of its pre-pro- grammed commands, as well as some optional special commands that are avail-...
REPEAT THE PROCESS OF “TEACHING” NEW COMMANDS TO THE VARIOUS BUTTONS ON YOUR REMOTE CONTROL UNTIL ALL APPROPRIATE OR DESIRED FRONT PANEL COMMANDS HAVE BEEN LEARNED BY YOUR REMOTE WHEN FINISHED, EXIT THE TEACH IR MODE BY ALLOWING THE CDP TO “TIME-OUT”...
When the last item has been reached, pressing will return you program + to the beginning of the table. If no button is pushed for more than ten sec- onds, the CDP will “time out” and return to normal operation. special commands table Command Display...
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REPEAT THE PROCESS OF “TEACHING” NEW SPECIAL COMMANDS UNTIL ALL DESIRED COMMANDS HAVE BEEN LEARNED BY YOUR REMOTE CONTROL. If you take longer than approximately ten seconds between button pushes, the CDP will time out and return to normal operation. If this occurs, return to step #1 in this section.
Troubleshooting In general, refer any service problems to your Proceed dealer. Before contacting your dealer, however, check to see if the problem is listed here. If it is, try the suggested solutions. If none of these solves the problem, contact your Proceed dealer.
Care and Maintenance To remove dust from the cabinet of the CDP , use a feather duster. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Caution! Always apply the isopropyl alcohol to the soft cloth and then wipe the CDP with the dampened cloth.
Laboratories, Inc., P . O. Box 781, Middletown, CT 06457. Five Year Extended Warranty The extended warranty for this Proceed product is five (5) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, any Proceed component exhibiting defects in materials and/or workmanship will be repaired or replaced, at our option, without charge for either parts or labor, at our factory.
We take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with our customers’ service needs. If your Proceed component must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally, or whether to contact Madrigal for further service information or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization.
Telephone (860) 346-0896 FAX (860) 346-1540 If purchased in the United States or Canada, the warranty on this Proceed product is owner-transferable. If your product requires service, you must obtain a Return Authorization before shipping it to Madrigal. Madrigal reserves the right to repack any product which arrives improperly packed for shipment and to charge the owner for the required packing material.
Dimensions 17.25" 43.8cm c d p mute display power program– program+ prev/rew play/pause next/f.fwd 3.5" stop/drawer repeat time remaining 8.9cm on disc random program disc track PR O C E E D 14.25" 36.2cm 1.00" 2.00" 2.54cm 5.1 cm 12.27" 13.25"...
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Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. 2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 781 Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone: (860) 346-0896 Fax: (860) 346-1540 http://www.madrigal.com/ PR O C E E D is a registered trademark of Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. a Harman International company ®...
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