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-1- File this owner's manual in a safe place so you don’t misplace it. Save the carton and packing inserts in case you ever have to ship or move your C/DP-1000. Find the serial number which is printed on the unit’s rear panel and note it here for future reference or in case of casualty loss or theft: _________________________ Placement You[...]
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-2- A Note on Moisture Condensation and Dew If your C/DP-1000 is brought directly from a cold location to a warm room or if it is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the laser lens within the unit. If this occurs, the player will not operate. Remove the disc and leave the player in a warm, dry place for about an hour so the moistur[...]
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-3- ADAM-Advanced Digital Adapter Module 3 2 1 + Digital Output ST Optical AES/EBU G The ADAM is attached to a plate which replaces the one you just removed.There is a small 4 pin con- nector socket on the top of the main printed circuit board of your C/DP-1000, just inside the exposed opening of the rear panel. Attach the connector on the wire com[...]
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-4- Remote Control Handset The Remote Control Handset duplicates all front panel functions except power on/off. It also contains several additional functions. The remote uses 2 AA batteries; be sure to observe correct polarity. Repeat If you press this button, the disc will play over and over until you press the STOP or REPEAT button again. Display[...]
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-5- Caution Be patient while loading the disc. Never try to load the disc before the holder has opened fully. Never try to close the drawer before you are certain the disc is properly seated in the recess of the holder. If the machine tries to withdraw the holder with the disc only partially in place, it may ruin the disc. A disc that is warped may[...]
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-6- If you still have difficulty after trying the above, call your Parasound Dealer for further advice. If he cannot help you, call Parasound Technical Service during normal West Coast business hours at (415) 397-7100. We may be able to suggest some other diagnostic procedures. If we determine that the player must be returned for factory service, w[...]
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-7- Features and specifications subject to change without notice. C/DP-1000 Specifications Frequency Response 3 Hz-20 kHz, ±0.2 dB Signal to Noise Ratio > 110 dB, IHF A Dynamic Range > 100 dB Channel Separation > 115 dB, 1 kHz Low Level Linearity ± 1.5 dB down to -90 dB Analog Line Output Level 2 V, ± 0.1 V Suitable load ≥ 10 k Ω Co[...]
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-8- Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only) Your Parasound C/DP-1000 is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workman- ship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by the Parasound dealer where the unit was purchased. Warranty repair will be performed only when your purchase receipt is prese[...]