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W A D I A 8 6 0 C 0 M P A c T D I S C P L A Y E R
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER PRELIMINARIES A!I of us at Wadia would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player. We sincerely believe that your Wadia 860 will bring you many years of musical pleasure and satisfaction. While every new owner is anxious to begin listening, we encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the full capabilities of the Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player. If you are in a big hurry to list
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER INSTALLATION AND SET-UP Use care in unpacking your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player. inspect it for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do not plug your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player int o an Q AC outlet if you find shipping damage. We advise saving all packing materials so that the unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need arises. Accessories Provided with the Wadia 860 are the following accessories: AC power cord Four spiked feet wi
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER I I CONNECTING THE - Y TO YOUR SYSTEM Q - CHECK VOLTAGE 0 Q HERE! Check to make sure your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player has been Q manufactured for operation at C line voltage. Attempting to use your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player at any voltage other than specified on the rear of the unit may damage the unit. Damage caused by improper operation is not covered by Wadia warranty If the voltage specified is different from your AC voltage, contact your Wadia dealer. The best
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER Optimizing the Best performance is obtained when operating the Wadia Digital Volume Output Level Control in the top half of its range. If needed, the maximum output level of your Wadia 860 can be adjusted to match the overall sensitivity of your system so that the critical listening will take place with the volume control operating in the top half of its range. The maximum output level of the Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player is adjustable by means of a set of internal switche
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860 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Should I use a Balanced or Unbalanced connection? We recommend you use the balanced analog output from your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player, connected to a true balanced input. All things being equal, properly implemented balanced (also called differential) circuitry sounds better than unbalanced circuitry. The Wadia 860 is a true balanced design. It generates the inverted signal in the digital domain and all subsequent processing is done in balanced mode. Your Wadia 860 i
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER 860 GENERAL OPERATION Turning on Using the switch located directly above the AC power input, turn the switch the Wadia 860 to the ON position. The front panel of the Wadia 860 features basic controls that allow you to operate basic functions without using the Remote Control. VOLUME UP Increase the volume by l/2 / NEXT TRACK PREVIOUS TRACK This button will cause the This button will cause the unit to unit to advance to the next move to the previous track and track and begin
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER DISPLAY FUNCTIONS The Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player features a two part display screen. The top section shows the status of the CD transport. The bottom of the display indicates preamp functions. Turn-on Screen This screen is displayed each time the Wadia 860 is powered-up. After five seconds, the display will change to the Input Screen with CD input selected, then change again to the Volume Screen with the volume set to Zero. WRDIR 8 s 0 C D Input Screen The Input Select s
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The remote control included with your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player is a new design. The machined aluminum chassis is ergonomically pleasing in look, feel and use. The controls have been carefully laid out for the most convenient operation. The Wadia 860 remote control requires three batteries, which cover on the back of the remote by removing th e head screw. Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery holders. Balance Display / Programming
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WADIA 860 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Adjusting the Volume Whenever the volume control keys are pressed, the volume for both channels will be increased or decreased by an increment of 1 on the display screen. The range of the volume control is from 1 to 100, with each step representing 0.5 change in volume. Adjusting the Balance Relative volume of each channel can be adjusted via the balance control keys on the remote. Each time one of the balance keys is pressed, the volume on that channel is increase
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (continued) INDEX: Pressing these buttons allows access to the previous or next index point within a track that has such indexed sections. TRACK FORWARD/REV: Pressing these buttons allows access to the previous or next track on a disc. Pressing these buttons allows fast reverse or fast forward access through a track. STOP: Pressing this button while a Compact Disc is playing stop s PAUSE: Pressing this button, while a Compact Disc is playi
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER Single: To play a single track, press the single button (the single indicator will light in the display window), then press the numeric button(s) which corre- spond(s) to the track you would like to play. The transport will search for the selected track, and playback will start from the beginning of that track. At the conclusion of the track, the transport will enter the stop mode. To repeat one single track, press the single button (the single indicator will illuminate in
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER The Wadia 860 is designed in such a way that the unused digital outputs can be disabled. This can result in slightly better overall performance. See your dealer for information about these internal adjustments. Troubleshooting Lock-up If the Wadia 860 experiences a powerful static shock or sudden AC surge, it is possible to “lock-up” the computer circuitry. A locked-up computer may result in erratic display, no output, and no response to remote commands. If your Wadia 860
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER 860’ ! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! To get the best performance from your Wadia 860 CD Player, and for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. 1. Before operating the Wadia 860 CD Player please read all operating and safety instructions. 2. Never place the Wadia 860 CD Player near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stove, or other appliances that produce heat. Avoid placing the Wadia 860 CD Player where it will be subject to d
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 SPECIFICATIONS Decoding Software 32 Times Resampling Digital Processing 24 Bits Digital Resolution 21 Bits Analog Outputs One pair of Balanced (XLR); One pair of Unbalanced (RCA). Both can be used simultaneously. Digital Outputs 1 - Glass Fiber-Optic (ST), 1 - AES/EBU (XLR), 1 - (BNC), 1 - Plastic Optical (Toslink). Digital Inputs 1 - Glass Fiber-Optic (ST), 1 - AES/EBU (XLR), 1 - (BNC), 1 - Plastic Optical (Toslink). Output Impedance Less than 15 ohms Power Con
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Wadia Digital Corporation 624 Troy Street River Falls, WI 54022 • (715) 426-5900 • FAX (715) 426 5665 http://www.wadia.com
