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Prisma CD1
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 CD1 Compact Disc Player Congratulations on your Perreaux CD1 purchase. To realise the full potential of your unit you need to appreciate all aspects of its operation. Before installing the CD1 into your system, read the entire manual carefully. Endeavour 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
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iiii Important Safety Instructions iiii Note: All safety and operation instructions should be read carefully before the CD1 is operated. Keep the Owners Manual in a safe place for future reference. The CD1 should not be used near water, for example near a bathtub, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. The CD1 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
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iiiiii Table of Contents iiiiii i i Introducing the Perreaux CD1 Compact Disc Player ...............................................3 i i i ii i Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................4 i ii i i ii ii i Table of Contents ..............................................................................................................5 i ii ii i 1 1 Unpacking and Placement.............................................
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1 1 Unpacking and Placement 1 1 The CD1 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
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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 CD1. 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 CD1 manual thoroughly as it incorporates many features, which will enhance its operation. Placement Best results will
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3 3 Front Panel Functions 3 3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display Display provides information regarding the status of the CD1 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 available options. Pressing the button once repeats the current track, displaying REPEAT 1 in the displ
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‘■’ 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 twice quickly in succession returns to the beginning of the previous track. The new track number is shown in the display. ‘’ Button Pressing this button advances to the beginning of the next track. The new track number is shown in the display
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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 75Ω 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 “Spec
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The pin assignments of the balanced XLR output connectors are as follows: Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal – (inverting) Shield ground: Chassis ground Caution! Please refer to the operating manual of your preamplifier; integrated amplifier or receiver to verify that the pin assignments of the input connectors correspond to the CD1 balanced outputs. In the event that they are not compatible, the interconnecting cable will need to be altered to sui
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AC Mains Input and Fuse AC Mains Input An IEC-standard mains input is provided at the rear of the unit. The AC cord set is removable, allowing you to upgrade to a cord set of your preference. Caution! Prior to connection to the AC mains, please check the voltage label on the rear panel to ensure that your unit conforms to the power supply in your area. Never attempt to connect the unit to the incorrect voltage. Severe damage can result from applying incorrect voltage to the unit.
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5 5 Remote Control Functions 5 5 The CD1 comes supplied with a 36 button Perreaux Universal infrared remote control. The remote control uses 2 x AAA batteries and may be changed by removing the black perspex insert. Note: Press the button on the remote to select the code-set required to control the CD1. The CD1 uses the following functions: Open/Close When the disc drawer is closed, pressing this button opens the drawer. To close the drawer, press the button again. When
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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 numbers greater than 10, press followed by the track number. For example, to select track 15, press followed by and . The number of the sel
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Random This instructs the CD1 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 the STOP button is pressed. When the RANDOM feature is in use, the word RANDOM is shown in the display. Repeat This button allows you to repeat the current track or the entire disc continuously until the feature is cancelled by pre
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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
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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 purel
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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
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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
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9 9 Care and Maintenance 9 9 The CD1 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 CD1 in the manner described below. Never apply liquid directly to the CD1. 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
