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CD 53 & CD50 Compact Disc Player
This CD player is designed to operate on 220-240 Volts
50Hz AC or 110-120 Volts 60 Hz AC. Normally the
equipment is supplied with a mains lead with a fitted 3 pin
plug suitable for the country it is to be used in. If the plug
needs to be changed, please follow the instructions
below.
PLUGFITTINGINSTRUCTIONS
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
Green / Yellow - Earth
In the UK the wires must be connected to the
terminals in the plug as follows:
Blue - N or Black
Brown - L or Red
Green / Yellow - E or Earth
NOTE
1. In the UK a 13-amp plug is used and should be fitted
with a 3 Amp fuse.
2. If a 3-pin plug with earthing contact is used, the
Green/Yellow wire must be connected to the E
terminal.
3. As with all electrical equipment, it is recommended
that the mains plug is removed from the wall socket
when not in use.
TO
ACHIEVE
MAXIMUM
PERFORMANCE
FROM
YOUR
CD
PLAYER:
1. Install the equipment in a location which is relatively
free of moisture and dust, and which is well
ventilated.
2. Avoid installing the equipment in a location exposed
to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as above a
heater or radiator).
3. The equipment may not be able to perform at its best
in an extremely cold or hot environment. Do not
attempt to use below 41o
F/5o
C or above
95o
F/35o
C.
4. Always handle discswith clean hands.
Avoid using scratched discs..
5. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
6. Do not attempt to clean the CD player or CD discs
with chemical solvents, as this may cause
irreparable damage. Use a clean, dry cloth, or
specially designed cleaning materials for discs.
7. If the CD player malfunctions, do not open the unit
and attempt to repair it yourself.This is a highly
technical product and requires specialist service -
return it to your dealer.
8. Use batteries (2 x AAA) of the same type in the
remote control handset. The use of odd or different
type cells will affect its performance. Batteries are
supplied.
NL E
Brown to
Live
Blue to
Neutral
Plug
CONGRATULATIONS
ON
YOUR
PURCHASE
Y
our new Compact Disc Player is designed to provide maximum enjoyment and years of trouble free service. If this is
your first CD player, you will find the compact disc system a major step forward in the science of audio technology. By
employing the most sophisticated digital and optical technologies, the compact disc not only offers the ultimate in sound
reproduction, it also provides operating features which have never been seen before in audio equipment designed for home,
such as fast access to any track on the disc, very simple programming and armchair control.
Please read this manual thoroughly. It will explain the features and operation of your CD Player and help to ensure a
trouble free installation. Please unpack your CD Player carefully. We recommend that you save the carton and packing material,
as they will be helpful should you ever need to move your unit or return it for service.
Your CD Player is designed to work in a horizontal position and it is important to allow at least two inches of space behind the
unit for adequate ventilation and for the cables. To avoid damage, never place the unit near radiators, in front of heating vents, in
direct sunlight or in an excessively humid or dusty location.
SAFETYINFORMATION
UK ONLY: FOR ADDED SAFETY, WHEN CONNECTING
THE AC MAINS LEAD TO A 3 PIN PLUG USE A 3A FUSE
APPROVED BY ASTA TO BS1362 - WITH
ASA MARK
Blue to
Neutral
Plug
Brown to
Live
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CD 53 & CD50 Compact Disc Player
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The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.
This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
some instances. If this product causes interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, try to correct this by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the radio or TV receiver.
Connect the equipment into a mains outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
SAFETYWARNINGS
Note:
The specification and design are subject to
change for improvements without notice.
OTHER
FEATURES
1. Infra-red remote control.
2. High precision DS digital to
analogue conversion.
3. Advanced DEM (dynamic element
matching) technology.
4. Low jitter filtered master clock
5. 3-beam optical laser pick up.
6. 16 program memory.
7. VFD display.
8. Shuffle function (random selection).
9. Repeat facility.
10. Intro scan facility.
11. A-B playback facility
CAUTION! Invisible laser radiation
when top cover is
removed.
Class 1 Laser Product
CAUTION
PERFORMING
ADJUSTMENTS OR
PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HERE MAY
RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS
EXPOSURE.
THE CD PLAYER
SHOULD NOT BE
REPAIRED BY
ANYONE EXCEPT
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
SPECIFICATION
Power requirementsAC 220-240 V 50 Hz - T 250 mA
and fuse rating:AC 110-120 V 60 Hz - T 500 mA
Power consumption20 W max 6 W standby
Frequency response1 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.25 dB
Output level, unbalanced 2.2 V RMS at 1kHz, 0 dB
Balanced4.4 V RMS at 1kHz, 0dB
Output impedance100 W , min load 1 kW
Output balanced200 W , min load 1 kW
Laser typeSemiconductor ALGaAs
Wavelength790 nm ± 25 nm
Light output (cw)0.18 mW typical
Signal to noise ratiobetter than 96dBs
Dynamic rangebetter than 96dBs
Number of channels2
Total harmonic distortion< 0.0015% at 1 kHz, 0 dB
Dimensions CD5343 x 7 x 25 cm
Dimentions CD5043 x 6 x 23 cm
Weight5 Kgs