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CD-77 Reference Class
Compact Disk Processor
Owner’s Manual
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FCC Declaration of Conformity - United States only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. N
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This products complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): o EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference o EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11) - Electromagnetic Immunity o EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) - Power Line Harmonics o EN61000-3
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WARNINGS The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this component. This component weighs over 35 kilograms. Do not place this component on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table as the component may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with car
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Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings. This component should be serviced only by qualified AMR service personnel when: A. The power cable or the power input socket has been damaged; B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the component; C. The component has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind; D. The component does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; E. T
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Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres. On power sources The mains power cable should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched, especially near the plug or back panel receptacle. The component should not be disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the component itself has been turned off. If this component is
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horizontal position only. Do not place heavy objects on the component. Keep the component and compact discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place vessels filled with liquids, such as vases, on the component. Touch-Sensitive Buttons On the front fascia of this AMR component are touch-sensitive buttons. Due to the wide variance of climes around the world, instances may arise where to activate a button:
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Contents WARNINGS 5 Section 1 - Unpacking and Setup 11 1a. Unpacking 12 1b. Setup 13 Section 2 - Component Overview 15 2a. Start-Up 19 Section 3 - Advanced Features 29 3a. OptiSample® 29 3b. DAC Input 31 3c. IR Link 31 3d. Crowbar ‘Muting’ Circuit 31 3e. OptiMains® Protection for Excessive Under/Over-Voltages 32 9
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Section 4 - Technical Features 33 Appendix - Troubleshooting & Maintanence 34 Troubleshooting 34 Maintenance 35 Specifications 37 10
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- COMPACTDISKPROCESSORCD 77 Analog Analog Outputs Outputs - Compact Disk Processor CD 77 USB Input IR Link CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT R L AC IN 90V 135V 260V Power On Off Designed and Engineered in Great Britain ! ～ No User Serviceable Components Inside. CAUTION ATTENTION For service,contact your Authorised RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE Dealer or Distributor.Any modifications to 190V DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR this equipment will void all warranties. SERIAL NO. Section 1 - Unpacking
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Thank you for purchasing this AMR reference class component. We hope you derive as much pleasure from using this component as we have enjoyed making it for you. 1a. Unpacking This section refers to the unpacking of the CD-77 and its subsequent setup. Upon unpacking, please find: i. CD-77 Reference Class Compact Disk Processor. ii. Aluminium CD puck. iii. RC-77 Remote Commander (with 2 x AAA batteries). Please check that all contents are iv. PC-77 OptiLink® Reference mains power cable. present v.
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1b. Setup The following diagram graphically illustrates the standard connection of the CD-77 in a two-channel system. Figure 1.3 - CD-77 System Setup (CD-77 + AM-77 + LS-77) System connec- Speaker R Speaker L tion using XLR connectors Sensitivity: 87dB 100 90 Sensitivity: 87dB 100 90 Impedance: 8Ohms HF 80 Impedance: 8Ohms HF 80 Peak Cont. Prog Power . Handing Handing :: 150W Level Adjustment 70 Peak Cont. Prog Power . Handing Handing :: 150W Level Adjustment 70 Frequency Response:() see graph 6
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i. Unpack the CD-77 and remove the protective foam insert inside the CD well. ii. Remove the protective sheet from the acrylic front panel. iii. Ensure the CD-77 is located on a level and solid surface capable of supporting at least 50 kgs. Optional IC-77 (XLR-type) iv. Using the spirit level located inside the CD well, check the CD-77 is on a level platform interconnect can v. Connect the IC-77 RCA-type interconnect via the left (blue/white) and right (red) leads to the be purchased respective
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- COMPACTDISKPROCESSORCD 77 Section 2 - Component Overview Figure 2.1 - CD-77 Front Fascia F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F1. STANDBY button: to place the CD-77 in active or standby mode. F2. REV/REVERSE button: to select the previous track/fast reverse. F3. PLAY/PAUSE button: to initiate playback/pause once a compact disk has been correctly loaded. F4. FWD/NEXT button: to select the following track/fast forward. F5. STOP button: to halt/stop play. 15
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Analog Analog Outputs Outputs - Compact Disk Processor CD 77 USB Input IR Link CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT R L AC IN 90V 135V 260V Power On Off Designed and Engineered in Great Britain ! ～ No User Serviceable Components Inside. CAUTION ATTENTION For service,contact your Authorised RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE Dealer or Distributor.Any modifications to 190V RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR this equipment will void all warranties. SERIAL NO. Figure 2.2 - CD-77 Rear Panel R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R11
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RC kHz IN VOL REMOTECOMMANDER -77 CD Processor Amplifier Figure 2.3 - RC-77 Remote Control RC1 RC2 RC-77: battery installation RC3 RC15 To install the 2 x AAA batteries, using a Philips screwdriver, RC4 RC14 remove the four screws at the four corners of the rear bat- RC5 RC13 tery compartment. RC12 Install the 2 x AAA batteries in the correct direction accord- RC11 ing to the baseplate inside the battery compartment. RC6 RC10 Replace the battery compartment and the four cover screws. RC9 RC7 RC8
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RC1. Numeric Pad: to enter track selections. RC2. REPEAT button: to select a repeat mode. RC3. A-B button: to select an excerpt from a track for repeat. RC4. DAC button: with a USB connection made, to bypass the transport and enter DAC mode. RC5. STANDBY button: to place the CD-77 in active or standby mode. RC6. REV/REVERSE button: to fast reverse or select the previous track. RC7. STOP button: to halt/stop play. RC8. PLAY/Pause button: to commence playback or to pause playback. RC9. FWD/NEXT bu
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2. Start-Up 1. Power On/Off Press the ‘POWER’ switch (R5) at the rear of the CD-77 to switch mains power ON to the CD-77. Once powered To switch the mains power OFF, press again and release. Always WAIT at least 20 seconds before switching OFF: always wait on again. This is to enable the OptiMains® circuit to shutdown properly. 20 seconds The display will light up to indicate the unit is switched on and ready for use. This should take just under 1 minute before switching as the OptiMains® circ
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2. Standby After start-up, pressing the STANDBY button (F1) on either the front fascia or the RC-77 (RC5), the CD-77 will switch to STANDBY mode. Standby will maintain power Standby to the non-valve circuitry By pressing this button again, the CD-77 will commence warm-up to prepare for operation. Under STANDBY mode, power to CD-77’s digital circuit is kept active in order to provide the optimum per- formance for the next listening session. However, power to the valves will be switched off to pr
