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C.E.C. TL3N Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 BELT DRIVE CD TRANSPORT TL 3 N Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    "SuperLink" system. SuperLink connection with CEC's D/A converters, using high-quality BNC cables, ensures a perfect synchronized operation with the converter. ● In addition, a word clock input is equipped. Connecting an external clock generator to TL3N as well as the D/A converter the system works with zero- jitter.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install the TL3N near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) (For USA, Canada: ) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
  • Page 4 TL3N, when foreign objects have fallen into the TL3N, when the TL3N has been exposed to rain or moisture, when the TL3N does not operate normally, or when the TL3N has been dropped.

  • Page 5: Handling Precautions

    Turning power on: Turn on the TL3N’s power first, before turning on the DA converter or amplifier connected to the TL3N. Turning power off: Turn off the amplifier’s power first, before turning off the TL3N.
  • Page 6 ❻ Installation Use of an audio rack is recommended to maximize the sound quality and performance of the TL3N. Installation and use of the TL3N in the locations described below may cause deterioration in sound quality or malfunction: ● Locations exposed to direct sunlight, such as windowsills, and other exceptionally warm locations, such as near heating appliances (surrounding temperature higher than 35 °C), or exceptionally cold locations (surrounding...

  • Page 7: Compact Disc Handling

    TL3N User's Manual Compact Disc Handling ● Since a compact disc can be played or recorded only on one side, discs should always 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 8 CD -R/RW DISC ● The TL3N 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 9: Accessories

    ❺ Two AAA batteries for the remote control unit ❻ Owner's Manual NOTE: Keep the packaging available for future transportation needs. The AC power cord is for use with the TL3N exclusively, and should not be used for other devices. . , L ❻...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Functions

    Press the POWER button to turn the power ON or OFF. The switch will light up with a blue color while power is ON. When the TL3N is turned on, the display will blink “0 0:00” and the unit will check its tray for a compact disc.

  • Page 11: Inside The Cd Door

    F. Repeat indicator: lights up when repeat mode is enabled ❹ Word Clock Indicator The LED will light up when TL3N works with the clock coming from an external clock generator connected with the TL3N word clock input. ❺ CD Door Open the CD door sliding backward by hand when placing a compact disc on the tray.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Functions

    44.1kHz word clock input jack with a BNC type connector. Connect to an external clock generator using a BNC (75Ω) cable. When TL3N works with the external clock the blue LED at the right side of the display panel lights up.

  • Page 13: Superlink" Digital Signal Transmission System

    D/A converter. DATA: Sends audio data from the CD transport to the DA converter. Connection ●SUPERLINK Connection Connect the TL3N’s SUPERLINK terminals(MCK, BCK, LRCK, DATA) to the corresponding terminals on a D/A converter with four 75Ω BNC cables.
  • Page 14 CD TRANSPORT TL3N ●AES/EBU Connection Connect to the AES/EBU terminal of the D/A converter with a 110Ω XLR cable. ●COAXIAL Connection Connect to the COAXIAL terminal of the D/A converter with a 75Ω COAXIAL (RCA) cable. ●TOS LINK Connection Connect to the TOS LINK terminal of the D/A converter with an optical cable.

  • Page 15: Playback

    ❹ Close the CD door sliding forward by hand. The TL3N should automatically start spinning the disc to read its information, and the total number of tracks and the total playing time should appear on the display. If you leave the TL3N as it is without pressing the PLAY/PAUSE...

  • Page 16: Remote Control Unit

    Then remove the disc, replace the stabilizer on the turntable and slide the CD Door closed with your hand. NOTE: Do not leave discs on the turntable when the TL3N is not in use. The stabilizer can be kept on the turntable when unused.
  • Page 17 Press and hold these buttons to quickly search through the track being played. searches through the track backwards, searches forwards. NOTE: There are no Search buttons on the front panel of the TL3N. ❾ Stop Button Press this button to stop playback.

  • Page 18: Programmed Playback

    ● Battery Replacement If the distance at which the remote control unit can be used to operate the TL3N seems to be decreasing, replace both batteries with new ones. ● Battery Precautions ❶ Never use different types of batteries together. Both rechargeable and non- rechargeable batteries can be used, but the two should not be used together.
  • Page 19 TL3N User's Manual ❷ Select a track number by pressing the numeric keys on the remote control unit. The selected track will be added to the program. For example: Press key-5 to add the 5th track to the 1st playback order, then press key-3 to add the 3rd track to the nd playback order.

  • Page 20: Tips And Hints

    CD TRANSPORT TL3N ❶ Check the Playback Order for the Programmed Tracks Press the CHECK button repeatedly to show the playback order for the programmed tracks. The display changes to “- -” when you reach the next to the last track in the program.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance ● If the surface of the TL3N case becomes soiled, wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted neutral cleaning liquid. Be sure to remove any fluid completely. Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol, chemical cloths or bleaching agents as these may damage the surface of the TL3N case.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    If the disc is soiled, clean the surface of the disc. Do not use scratched, damaged or warped discs. ● Interference on the tuner The tuner is too close to the TL3N. Install the TL3N away from it or turn off the tuner’s power. ● Unresponsive to remote control Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front panel.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Silver / Black (limited version only) NOTES: ● TL3N contains a microcomputer that can malfunction due to the external noise or interference. If this seems to be the case, turn the unit off and wait for a short while before turning it back on and trying again.
  • Page 24 CEC Co., Ltd., Japan 1206-C...

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