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OWNER’S MANUAL
IRIS COMPACT DISC
PLAYER
A Division of Rockford Corporation
613 South Rockford Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85281
602 - 967 - 3565
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Installation Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Operation Explanation Of Keys Page 2 ...................... Remote Control ........................ Page 4 Display Indications ....................... Page 5 Loading/Unloading Disc Page 7 .................... PlayingaDisc Page7 ........................
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INTRODUCTION The Hafler IRIS system is a major step forward in the world of audio technology. The IRIS CD completes an intensive engineering effort to create a series of components which offer superior performance combined with the unprece- dented convenience of the IRIS remote control. The basic operation and features of the IRIS CD Player are described in simplified form in figures 1 and 2. Although operation of the CD Player is possible by studying these diagrams only, complete appreciation o
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WARNING- Never allow the player to stand for long periods in direct sunlight or near any heat source. CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL The IRIS CD has two recessed male connectors on the back panel. They are internally connected together to allow the IRIS digital data-bus to “daisy-chain” to other IRIS-compatible accessories. Connect either end of the supplied ribbon-type umbilical cable to either of the CD’s connectors. Note that both of the cable’s connectors are keyed, and therefore fit only one wa
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2. DISPLAY Indicates the player’s present function. Displays details from the disc contents list. The indications on the display are detailed in Figure 2. 3. PLAY button For starting play (PLAY). For returning to the beginning of a track (REPLAY). 4. STOP button For stopping play. For erasing a program. 5. OPEN/CLOSE button For opening and closing the disc tray. 6. SHF (SHUFFLE) button For playing all tracks on a disc in random order. 7. PRG (PROGRAM) button For storing track numbers in a progra
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IRIS REMOTE CONTROL I TRANSMITTER You should re-read the remote section of the IRIS PREAMPLIFIER manual in conjunction with the following additional information. HANDSHAKE SYSTEM The umbilical connection established allows a very con- venient “HANDSHAKE” operation between IRIS SYSTEM COMPONENTS. In simple terms, your IRIS CD Player tells your IRIS Preamplifier that it is connected and powered. This tells the Preamplifier, when CD is selected, to automatically “transfer” the remote’s top eight (m
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CLEAR KEY The CLR (CLeaR) key on the remote transmitter causes the CD Player to stop and allows selection of another input source to the IRIS Preamp within 3 seconds. If another source is not selected within three seconds, the remote’s key functions will remain in CD mode. If you wish to select another source but keep the CD Player operational: j Press the HOLD key (prior to the CLR key). - This causes the CD Player to pause - Press the CLR key - Select another SOURCE To return to the CD Player:
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1 ’. 9 ---’ Lights up when the player is switched on. - Flashes during scanning of the disc contents list. 2. TRACK - The number of the track which is currently playing. - The number of tracks on the disc when the tray is closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button. 3. ARROW SYMBOL - Lights up when the tray is closed by hand, with PLAY, or with SHF. 4. TIME - The elapsed playing time in minutes and seconds of the track which is playing. - The total playing time of the disc when the tray is closed with OPE
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LOADING THE DISC Open the disc tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. - Insert the disc into the tray printed side up. - Handle disc by edges only - do not touch the surface. To close the tray: - Press the front of the tray lightly or OPEN/CLOSE, or press PLAY, to simply play the disc. - Press SHF to play the disc in random order. If ERROR lights up after the tray is closed, this means that the disc is upside-down, dirty, badly scratched or otherwise faulty. UNLOADING THE DISC Open the tray by pressing OP
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GOING BACK TO THE BEGINNING OF A TRACK (REPLAY) Press PLAY - The current track starts again from the beginning. SELECTING ANOTHER TRACK DURING PLAY SELECTING A HIGHER TRACK NUMBER Press )1 (NEXT) until the desired track number appears on the display. - The playing time indication disappears. - Play is interrupted until selecting is finished. - As soon as the playing time indication returns, the selected track begins to play. ifw (NEXT) is pressed while playing the last track, ERROR lights up to
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SEARCHING FOR A PARTICULAR PASSAGE DURING PLAY Hold << (SEARCH) down to search backward to the begin- ning. Hold >> (SEARCH) down the search forward to the end. As soon as the button is released play restarts at once. The length of time for which the button is held down determines the search speed: - The first three seconds searching is relatively slow. - After approximately four seconds searching is slightly faster. - After approximately seven seconds searching reaches highest speed. At the fir
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Press PRG - The PROGRAM indicator will light up and the display will indicate ‘7 P’. Go back to ‘3.’ using H (PREVIOUS) Press PRG again - You will now see ‘3P’. Continue this sequence until track 10 has been stored. When the last number has been stored the display - will show ‘10P’ continuously. CHECKING THE PROGRAM (REVIEW) The stored program sequence may be checked by press- ing PRG. - The REVIEW indication lights up. - All the track numbers appear in the programmed sequence on the display. -
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PLAYING THE PROGRAM Press PLAY - The ARROW SYMBOL will light up. - The first number of the program appears on the display. - Play begins as soon as the time display of the first track is shown. - As play continues the selected sequence and the corresponding track numbers will appear. - While playing, the entire program can be reviewed by pressing PRG. - Pressing H (PREVIOUS) or H (NEXT) during programmed play will change the track to the previous or next track in the sequence. All player functio
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POWER For switching on and off OPEN/CLOSE: Open and close the disc tray DISPLAY SEE DETAIL PLAY. Starts play or returns to track beginning STOP Stops or erases a program PAUSE: Briefly interrupt or return from interrupted play- SHF: Play all tracks on a disc in random order PRG: For storing/erasing/checking the program REPEAT. Repeat a disc or a program FIGURE ONE << SEARCH >> Fast search to a particular passage during play - < PREVIOUS/NEXT > Select previous/later track during play or programmi
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PROGRAM: Indicates storage of the first track of a program TRACK: Indicates number of track playing PAUSE: Indicates pause mode TIME: Indicates playing time in minutes and seconds a REPEAT: In ndicat es repeat playing of disc SHUFFLE: Indicates playing disc in random order REVIEW: Indicates review of stored program selections ERROR: Indicates error in operating Ipa Indicates reception of remote control command wlndicates when tray is closed by hand, with PLAY, or SHF 15
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edge. You may breathe lightly on the disc first, to provide slight moisture. Warning: Cleaning agents for conventional vinyl records are not suitable for cleaning a Compact Disc, nor may detergents or abrasive cleaning agents be used. PLAYER MAINTENANCE When cleaning the player and face-plate, we advise a soft cotton cloth with a non-abrasive cleaner that is safe for Lexan and painted surfaces. DO NOT use paper towels or any course material to clean the face-plate as these materials may scratch
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SYMPTOMS AND THEIR LIKELY CAUSES Insufficient familiarity with the combination of a new product and new discs may lead to faults arising during use. These are generally caused by a simple error in operation or external factors. It is perhaps useful to check the points listed below and where possible remedy these before taking your player for repair. - Condensation has formed on the lens of the laser due to a dramatic change in temperature. This will disappear automatically after some time. - The
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may often simplify or even eliminate the need for factory service. The Hafler IRIS CD Player is warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase, including parts, labor, and return ship- ping costs from the factory to the owner within the Con- tinental USA. It is the owner’s responsibility to pay shipping (preferably UPS) to the factory: collect shipments will not be accepted. Units under warranty should be accompanied by a copy of a dated Bill of Sale. Use the original carton and all pack- aging
