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BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER
CD 3 N
Owner's Manual
BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER CD3N

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  • Page 1 BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER CD 3 N Owner's Manual BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER CD3N...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ● Specifications… ……………………………………………………………… 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CD3N. Please read through and refer to this Owner's Manual to use your CD3N safely and adequately. It is recommended that you keep the unit's packaging available for future transportation needs.
  • 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 CD3N 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 CD3N, when foreign objects have fallen into the CD3N, when the CD3N has been exposed to rain or moisture, when the CD3N does not operate normally, or when the CD3N has been dropped.
  • Page 5: Handling Precautions

    Turning power on: Turn on the CD3N’s power first, before turning on the DA converter or amplifier connected to the CD3N. Turning power off: Turn off the amplifier’s power first, before turning off the CD3N.
  • Page 6 ❻ Installation Use of an audio rack is recommended to maximize the sound quality and performance of the CD3N. Installation and use of the CD3N 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

    CD3N 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 CD3N 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 CD3N exclusively, and should not be used for other devices. I V E...
  • 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 CD3N is turned on, the 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.
  • Page 11: Inside The Cd Door

    Refer to page 10 about the digital filter function. ❻ Word Clock Indicator The LED will light up when CD3N works with the clock coming from an external clock generator connected with the CD3N word clock input. ❼ Track Skip...
  • 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 CD3N works with the external clock the blue LED at the right side of the display panel lights up.
  • Page 13: Connections

    CD3N User's Manual Connection Analog output connection to an amplifier with the volume control ●Balanced XLR Connect to the balanced XLR terminals on an amplifier with the balanced cables. ANALOG OUTPUT WORD DIGITAL OUTPUT CLOCK INPUT CD PLAYER RIGHT LEFT...
  • Page 14 CD PLAYER CD3N ●COAXIAL Connect to the COAXIAL terminal of the D/A converter with a 75Ω COAXIAL (RCA) cable. ANALOG OUTPUT WORD DIGITAL OUTPUT CLOCK INPUT CD PLAYER RIGHT LEFT CD3N AC LINE ●TOS LINK Connect to the TOS LINK terminal of the D/A converter with an optical cable.
  • Page 15: Playback

    NOTE: Make sure you place the disc on the turntable with the label side facing up, and place the stabilizer on the disc before closing the CD door. Stabilizer The CD3N may be unable to read the disc unless you place the stabilizer correctly. Use only the provided Pad side CD stabilizer.
  • Page 16: Digital Filter

    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 CD3N is not in use. The stabilizer can be kept on the turntable when unused.
  • Page 17: Remote Control Unit

    NOTE: There are no Search buttons on the front panel of the CD3N. ❾ Stop Button Press this button to stop playback. ❿ DISP (Display) Button Press this button to cycle the CD3N’s display through its various modes. Each press of the...
  • Page 18 Press to select a digital filter FLAT or PULSE. ● Precautions on Using the Remote Control Unit ❶ When operating the remote control, point it towards the remote sensor on the CD3N’s front panel. Make sure nothing is blocking the front panel where the remote sensor is located.
  • Page 19: Programmed Playback

    CD3N User's Manual month), remove the batteries to prevent leakage. ❸ If the batteries leak, use a cloth to wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones. ❹ Do not heat or disassemble batteries, and never dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire.
  • Page 20 CD PLAYER CD3N ● Playback in Program Mode Press the PLAY/PAUSE button while the “PRGM” indicator is shown on the display to play the programmed tracks. NOTE: To return to the normal playback mode, press the PROGRAM button while playback is stopped.
  • Page 21: Tips And Hints

    Maintenance ● If the surface of the CD3N 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 CD3N 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 CD3N. Install the CD3N 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

    CD3N User's Manual Specifications Playable Discs Audio CDs and finalized Audio CD-R/RWs Spindle Drive System Belt-Drive Pickup Drive System Belt-Drive CD Stabilizer Diameter 120mm, Weight 370g (Brass) AES/EBU x 1(Hot=2): 2.5Vp-p/110Ω Digital output COAXIAL x 1: 0.5Vp-p/75Ω TOS x 1: -1 ~ -15dBm EIAJ Word Clock Input BNC x 1: 44.1kHz...
  • Page 24 CEC Co., Ltd., Japan 1303-A...

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