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O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
C/DP-1000 Compact Disc Player/Transport
Thank you for your purchase of this Parasound component. It is among the finest compact disc players
available. Its advanced 4th-generation digital technology and sophisticated analog circuits bring music to
life. Its hybrid 1 bit/18 bit D-A converter, 8x oversampling, independent power supply regulation and
premium parts assure natural reproduction at any listening level. Its digital output options offer the
ultimate flexibi
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A Note on Moisture Condensation and Dew If your C/DP-1000 is brought directly from a cold location to a warm room or if it is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the laser lens within the unit. If this occurs, the player will not operate. Remove the disc and leave the player in a warm, dry place for about an hour so the moisture can evaporate. Connecting Your C/DP-1000 Before making any connections, turn off the power on your power amplifier. This will avoid an accidental “bl
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The ADAM is attached to a plate which replaces the one you just removed.There is a small 4 pin con- nector socket on the top of the main printed circuit board of your C/DP-1000, just inside the exposed opening of the rear panel. Attach the connector on the wire coming from the ADAM to this connector; there is only one direction you can fit the plug onto the socket. Make sure it is firmly connected, but if there is resistance, don’t force it! Try the other direction first so you don’t break t
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Remote Control Handset The Remote Control Handset duplicates all front panel functions except power on/off. It also contains several additional functions. The remote uses 2 AA batteries; be sure to observe correct polarity. Repeat If you press this button, the disc will play over and over until you press the STOP or REPEAT button again. Display Press this button once to change from normal mode to time remaining on disc, press twice for time elapsed on disc, press three times to return to the n
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Caution Be patient while loading the disc. Never try to load the disc before the holder has opened fully. Never try to close the drawer before you are certain the disc is properly seated in the recess of the holder. If the machine tries to withdraw the holder with the disc only partially in place, it may ruin the disc. A disc that is warped may interfere with drawer operation. Do not try to play a warped disc. Maintaining Your C/DP-1000 Your C/DP-1000 is made to provide years of faithful ser
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If you still have difficulty after trying the above, call your Parasound Dealer for further advice. If he cannot help you, call Parasound Technical Service during normal West Coast business hours at (415) 397-7100. We may be able to suggest some other diagnostic procedures. If we determine that the player must be returned for factory service, we will give you specific instruc- tions, including a specific Return Authorization number. Pack your unit carefully in both its original carton and it
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C/DP-1000 Specifications Frequency Response 3 Hz-20 kHz, ±0.2 dB Signal to Noise Ratio > 110 dB, IHF A Dynamic Range > 100 dB Channel Separation > 115 dB, 1 kHz Low Level Linearity ± 1.5 dB down to -90 dB Analog Line Output Level 2 V, ± 0.1 V Suitable load ‡ 10 k W Coaxial Digital Output 75 W RCA, 0.5 V peak-to-peak Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.002% Wow and Flutter Unmeasurable; crystal accuracy Interchannel Phase Shift < 0.6 at 20 kHz Disc Defect Tracking up to 2000 μM Converter Type 1 bit -
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Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only) Your Parasound C/DP-1000 is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workman- ship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by the Parasound dealer where the unit was purchased. Warranty repair will be performed only when your purchase receipt is presented to validate your ownership, date of purchase and authorized status of the selling dealer. De- fective parts will be repaired or replaced without
