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USB Sound System Owner's Manual Thank you for purchasing a CD5. Please read through and refer to this Owner's Manual to use your CD5 safely and adequately. It is recommended to keep the packaging available for future transport- ation needs.
Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Features ▷ CD5 is a CD player that uses CEC's proprietary belt-drive mechanism to minimize the vibration and electromagnetic noise from the spindle motor. High precision CD stabilizer which is inevitable to belt-drive system is easy-to-handle size, 7 cm in diameter. The combination between belt-drive mechanism and heavy stabilizer with big inertia contributes to high precision music reproduction.
CD5 User's Manual Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR REAR PANEL. IT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5 for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (For European Countries: ) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. This plug has two poles and a third grounding hole. The third hole is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
CD5 User's Manual For CANADA AC POWER CORD CONNECTION CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE BLADE WIDTH OF THE PLUG TO THE SLOT WIDTH. THE PLUG MUST BE FULLY INSERTED TO THE SLOT. Handling Precautions ❶ Connecting Other Devices Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before connecting or disconnecting other devices.
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CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5 ❻ Installation Use of an audio rack is recommended to maximize the sound quality and performance of this appliance. Installation and use of this appliance in the locations described below may cause deterioration in sound quality or malfunction: ▷...
CD5 User's Manual Compact Disc Handling ▷ W hen 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. ▷ S ince a compact disc can be played or recorded only on one side, discs should always be placed on the CD-Turntable with the label side up.
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CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5 ▷ D o not use cracked discs or irregularly shaped discs (octagonal, heart-shaped, or any other special shapes). These may cause this appliance to malfunction. CD-R/RW DISC ▷ T his appliance is able to playback CD-R/RW discs recorded in audio CD format and finalized.
❺ Two AAA Batteries for the remote control unit ❻ Owner's Manual ▷ Keep the packaging available for future transportation needs. ▷ T he power cord is for use with the CD5 exclusively, and should not be used for other devices. I V E I V E .
❽ ❶ POWER button Press the POWER button to turn the power ON or OFF. When CD5 is turned on ❾ CD display will blink "0 0:00" 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.
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CD5 User's Manual ❼ HEADPHONE jack Headphones output jack for a standard 6.3mm plug. Note: For using a headphone with 3.5mm mini plug, purchase a 6.3mm conversion plug from a dealer. ❽ VOLUME knob Turn the knob clockwise to increase or turn counterclockwise to decrease the headphones volume.
CD door. ❷ CD Stabilizer ❷ The CD Stabilizer for CD5 is heavy with a diameter of 7cm and weighing 330g. ❶ ■ Handle with care. Hold the edge ❸...
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Note: Mac PC (X10.6.8 or newer) does not require any additional driver for USB .0 audio device but Windows PC (XP or newer) needs to install CEC specialized USB driver to recognize CD5 as USB audio device and play PCM music sources. Compatible PC-Music player should be prepared yourself.
CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5 Remote Control unit Key Functions ❶ Numeric Keys Press to select a track directly for play- back or to enter a programmed playback order. To select ex. 4-track press +10 twice and then 4.
(-) poles positioned correctly, and put the cover back on Battery Replacement Period If the distance at which the remote control unit can be used to operate CD5 seems to be decreasing, replace both batteries with new ones. Precaution on handling batteries ▷...
CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5 Digital Filter Press the FILTER button on the remote control to select a digital filter type FLAT or PULSE when CD or an external SPDIF/PCM signal is played. ■ Click noise may happen from speakers or headphones when changing the digital filter.
■Make sure you place the disc on the CD- turntable with the label side facing up, and place the CD stabilizer on the disc before closing the CD door. CD5 is unable to read the disc unless you place the CD stabilizer correctly.
Place the CD stabilizer on the CD-turntable even without disc and slide the CD Door closed with your hand. NOTE: Do not leave a disc on the CD-turntable when the CD5 is not in use.
CD5 User's Manual Programmed CD Playback Programming Up to 3 tracks in a customized playback order can be programmed by using the remote control unit while playback is stopped. Track number Playback order ❶ Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control unit to activate the program mode.
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CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5 Checking, Adding, Changing and Deleting Programmed Tracks Programmed tracks can be checked, added, changed and deleted under the program mode while playback is stopped. ❶ Check the Playback Order of Programmed Tracks Press the CHECK button repeatedly to show the playback order of programmed tracks.
❶ Y our PC connecting via USB will recognize CD5 as CEC CD5 HS USB Audio. ❷ P ress the SOURCE button on the front panel or the USB button on the remote control to select USB.
CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5 Maintenance of Rubber Belt Periodical maintenance or check is not required for a rubber belt used for all CEC belt-drive CD transports and players. However, the tension of the belt may be lowered by using for years which may result unstable reading of information on CD, noise during music reproduction and/or jump of the music.
Maintenance ❶ If the surface of the CD5 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 CD5 case.
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 CD5. Install the CD5 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.
CD5 User's Manual Service Contact Preparation In case you need to contact a service center please prepare the following information. Model name and serial number: Purchase date: Dealer name and contact information: Description of the unit's problem:...
CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5 Specifications Playable Disc Audio CD and finalized Audio CD-R/RW Spindle Drive System Belt-Drive CD Stabilizer Diameter approx. 70mm, Weight approx. 330g (Brass) COAXIAL x 1: 0.5Vp-p/75Ω Digital output TOS x 1: -1 to -15dBm EIAJ...
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