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ECD2 ECD2 ECD2 ECD2
Compact Disc Player
Owners Manual
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Perreaux Industries Limited makes no warranty for the use of its products, other than those expressly contained in the warranty detailed herein. The Company assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document, reserves the right to change products or specifications detailed herein at any time without notice, and does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein. No licenses to patents or other intellectual p
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ii Introducing the Perreaux ii ECD2 Compact Disc Player Congratulations on your Perreaux ECD2 purchase. To realise the full potential of your unit you need to appreciate all aspects of its operation. Before installing the ECD2 into your system, read the entire manual carefully. Endeavor to understand every detail by familiarising yourself with the controls and features as you read. You will find it easier to install using the relevant sections of this manual as a reference. We have att
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iiii Important Safety Instructions iiii Note: All safety and operation instructions should be read carefully before the ECD2 is operated. Keep the Owners Manual in a safe place for future reference. The ECD2 should not be used near water, for example near a bathtub, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. The ECD2 should be rack mounted only in a heavy-duty rack or stand that is recommended for audio equipment use. Mounting to a wall or ceiling should be via a heav
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iii iii Table of Contents iii iii i i Introducing the Perreaux ECD2 Compact Disc Player.......................................... 3 i i ii ii ii ii Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................... 4 iii iii iii iii Table of Contents......................................................................................................... 5 1 1 1 1 Unpacking and Placement..........................................................
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1 1 Unpacking and Placement 1 1 The ECD2 is packaged for maximum protection. Please carefully read the instructions below before proceeding to unpack the unit. Be extremely careful. Unpacking Inspect both ends of the cardboard box and open at the end without the Procedure central staple by slitting the reinforced tape at either side. Fold back the flaps and tip the package on end and the inner box will slide out. Lay the inner box down flat and upright, open it conventionally by sepa
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2 2 Instant Install 2 2 If you are like us, the first thing you will want to do is to play your favourite piece of music through your new ECD2. The following instructions are written to enable you to achieve this as quickly as possible. These are not comprehensive instructions, but are designed to enable you to play music now! Note: Please take the time to read the ECD2 manual thoroughly as it incorporates many features, which will enhance its operation. Placement Best results will be
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3 3 Front Panel Functions 3 3 Power Switch Depress this switch to turn power ON. Depress the switch again to turn the unit OFF. Vacuum Fluorescent Display Display provides information regarding the status of the ECD2 and track/time information for the disc being played. ‘RPT’ Button Allows you to repeat the current track or the entire disc continuously until the feature is cancelled by pressing the RPT button or pressing ‘ ■’. The RPT button steps sequentially through the ava
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‘ ►’ Button Press this button to start playing the disc. If the disc drawer is open, it will close automatically. The number of the track being played and the and the elapsed time will be shown in the display, along with the PLAY indicator. ‘ ■’ Button This button stops a disc that is playing and resets the player, i.e. if play is resumed, the disc will start over from the first track. ‘ ’ Button Pressing this button returns to the beginning of the current track. Pressing twic
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4 4 Rear Panel Functions 4 4 Caution! Please make all changes at minimum volume setting. Only increase the volume after the connections have been made. Digital Output Using a standard 75 Ω coax digital cable with RCA termination, connect the digital output to the coax digital input on the external D/A converter. These high quality gold plated sockets are highly conductive, corrosion resistant, and provide less potential for corrosion induced distortion. Refer to Chapter 13 “Specif
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The ECD2 will operate satisfactorily within a voltage variation of up to ±5% of that voltage at which the unit has been set. If you require the voltage setting to be altered, e.g. relocation to another area, city or country, or extraordinarily high or low voltages, please contact your Perreaux dealer. Qualified service personnel can only perform this modification. Caution! Never attempt to connect the unit to the incorrect voltage. Severe damage can result from applying incorrect voltage
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5 5 Remote Control Functions 5 5 The ECD2 comes supplied with a 29 button Perreaux Universal infrared remote control. The remote control uses 2 x AAA batteries and may be changed by sliding forward the plastic cover located on the bottom of the remote. Note: Press the white button on the remote to select the code-set required to control the ECD2. The ECD2 uses the following functions: Open/Close When the disc drawer is closed, pressing this button, labeled O/C, opens the drawer.
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Search Backward / Search Forward These buttons, labeled and , fast reverse or fast forward through the currently playing disc as long as they are pressed. Direct Access These numeric buttons are used to directly access a track from the remote control instead of stepping through using the TRACK buttons. The first ten tracks on a disc can be selected by pressing the corresponding button on the remote control. For example, to play the eighth track, press . When accessing track
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Stop This button stops a disc that is playing and resets the player, i.e. if play is resumed, the disc will start over from the first track. Pressing the STOP button twice in quick succession cancels any programmed selections. Random This instructs the ECD2 to play tracks from the entire disc in random order. Once all of the selections have been played once, the disc will stop playing, unless the REPEAT function is utilised, in which case the random play will continue until t
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6 6 Special Design Philosophies 6 6 Perreaux has been designing and manufacturing only the highest quality audio componentry for more than a quarter of a century. Technology has continued to evolve rapidly over that time and our knowledge and application of design, materials and manufacturing techniques has advanced in tandem with this. Today’s Perreaux range comes closer to fulfilling our shared vision than at any other time in the past. To follow is a discussion on some of Perreaux desig
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“Form and function” are both tough masters. That is why our amplifier heat sinks are not hidden, but instead feature prominently in all our designs. We make no excuses for producing some of the most distinctive high-end audio products on the planet. We let “form and function” blend together in perfect harmony. This surely is the essence of true minimalist utilisation. Minimalism in a Wider Context John Pawson writes: “Clearly simplicity has dimensions to it that go beyond the purely a
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7 7 Special Design Features 7 7 Rugged Build Mechanical strength has been a hallmark of Perreaux products since the Quality company first started production back in 1974. The concept behind the physical design and construction is that each structural member should contribute to both rigidity and performance. Multiple There is a separate regulated power supply for each section of the CD player. Regulated One positive supply and one negative supply for the sensitive analog output Power stage
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8 8 Maximising System Potential 8 8 Interconnects An often-ignored area in high fidelity systems is the cabling connecting the and Speaker various components. Interconnect leads should be high quality cable with Cables substantial terminations. Gold plate is inherently resistant to corrosion, and an excellent conductor. The presence of corrosion induces distortion and poor conductivity will seriously interfere with sound quality. Terminations must plug snugly into sockets to maintain maxi
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9 9 Care and Maintenance 9 9 The ECD2 has been designed to provide many years of trouble free enjoyment. Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord-set from the rear of the amplifier before attempting to clean your ECD2 in the manner described below. Never apply liquid directly to the ECD2. Never use abrasives. Never rub in a circuilar motion. Cover The cover features a durable, high quality powder-coat finish. To remove finger marks and dirt, lightly rub the surface with
