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Safety Precautions _______________ To get the best performance from your Wadia 302 CD P 3 layer, and for 3 3 your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions: Never place the Wadia 302 CD Player near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat. Avoid placing the Wadia 302 CD Player where it will be subject to direct sunlight or low temperatures. • This product is equipped with a three-prong IEC power cord that in
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Contents _______________________ Safety Precautions 2 Introduction 4 A Brief History of Wadia 4 Wadia 3 3 3 302 CD Player Design Philosophy 5 Installation 7 Unpacking 7 The Accessory Kit 7 Installing Batteries In Remote Control 7 Installing Cone Feet 8 Choosing a Location for the Wadia 302 3 CD Player 8 3 3 Connections 9 Connecting to AC Power 10 Questions about Connecting the Wadia 302 3 3 3 CD Player 11 Bypassing the Wadia Digital Volume Control 12 Connecting Directly to an A
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Introduction ____________________ All of us at Wadia would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the Wadia 302 Com 3 pact Disc Player. We sincerely 3 3 believe that your Wadia 302 CD P 3 3 3 layer is an intelligent purchase decision that 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
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Wadia’s digital expertise and record of accomplishment exceed those of any audio company, but technology alone does not guarantee musical performance. Wadia designs are born of a delicate balance of technology shaped by a passion for music. Wadia is proud to introduce the Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer, a breakthrough in sonic performance and value, and a strong evidence of our dedication to music reproduction. Wadia 302 CD Design Philo 3 3 3 sophy The Wadia 302 Com 3 pact Disc player
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Swift Current I-V Converter The Wadia 302 CD P 3 3 3 layer is the first Compact Disc player in this price range to use Wadia’s patented Swift Current technology. This proprietary, custom-fabricated integrated circuit performs the sonically critical current-to-voltage conversion with no global negative feedback, resulting in demonstrably superior sound quality. The Music Comes First As with all Wadia products, the Wadia 302 CD P 3 layer is the result of a 3 3 design philosophy that bridg
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Installation _____________________ This section includes information on how to unpack and position your Wadia 3 302 CD Player. 3 3 Unpacking After carefully unpacking your Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer, inspect for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do not plug your Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer into any outlet if you find shipping damage. Please save all packing materials so the unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need arises. The Accessory K
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Installing Cone Feet The Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer is equipped with three cone feet that screw into inserts in the bottom panel. These feet will improve performance by reducing vibration. If the Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer is sitting on a shelf that can be damaged by the sharp feet, place the steel discs under each foot to protect the shelf surface. Choosing a Location for the Wadia 3 302 CD Play 3 3 er The sound quality of all high-performance digital and analog components can be degr
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Connections ____________________ This section provides instructions to connect the Wadia 302 CD P 3 layer 3 3 to the rest of your music system. Below is an illustration of the Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer rear panel, showing all inputs and outputs. Digital inputs (Optional) IR pass through AC inlet and power switch (page 14) (page 14) (page 9) IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 RIGHT ANALOG OUTPUT LEFT IR IN RL IR OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. Analog outputs Digital output Maximu
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Connecting to AC Power Check to make sure your Wadia 302 CD P 3 3 3 layer has been manufactured for operation at your AC line voltage. Attempting to use your Wadia 302 CD P 3 3 3 layer at any voltage other than that specified on the rear of the unit may cause damage that is not covered by Wadia’s warranty. Using AC Line Conditioners Of the wide range of power line conditioners currently available, some can provide substantial improvement in sound while others actually degrade sonic per
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Questions about Connecting the Wadia 302 CD Play 3 3 3 er To help you decide the best way to connect the Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer to your system, read the following list of question asked by Wadia owners: Direct-Connect™ or Pre-Amplifier? The Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer is designed to produce excellent performance in systems with or without preamplifiers. However, in many systems a preamplifier is unnecessary when using your Wadia 302 CD 3 3 3 Player. The Direct Connect technology inco
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Bypassing the Wadia Digital Volume Control Unlike conventional volume controls, there is absolutely no circuitry in the analog signal path of the Wadia Digital Volume Control -- no passive parts, switch contacts, resistors, or even circuit board traces. The Wadia Digital Volume Control operates in the digital domain; it comprises one computer-programming step in the Wadia’s digital filter algorithm. If you are connecting the Wadia 302 CD P 3 3 3 layer to a preamplifier or amplifier
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Adjusting the Maximum Output Voltage The Maximum Output Voltage is the output voltage when the volume control is set to maximum setting (99). The Maximum Output Voltage is factory set to 4.0 V on the balanced output and 2.0 V on the unbalanced output. You can adjust the Maximum Output Voltage on the Wadia 302 CD P 3 layer to match your system by setting the two small 3 3 switches on the rear panel as shown in the table below. Switch Settings Maximum Output Voltage Attenuation Level
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Infrared Input and Pass-through The Wadia 302 CD P 3 3 3 layer is equipped with a pair of 1/8" mini-plug infrared (IR) pass-through jacks. The IR pass-through jacks can be used with an IR receiver/transmitter system to send remote control commands directly to the Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer. This may be useful for example, if the Wadia 302 CD P 3 layer is located outside the field of view 3 3 of your listening position. Optional Digital Inputs Digital inputs are available as an option
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Choosing a Digital Cable For maximum performance we recommend using an ST glass-optical cable, which can be purchased from your Wadia dealer, for any digital audio connections. Wadia Digital was the first company to use glass fiber-optic data-transmission in digital audio and we believe that it offers the best performance of all the available options. Based on our experience, here is a list of digital interface methods in descending order of performance: 1. ST-type Glass optical (as i
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Operation ______________________ This section describes how to operate the Wadia 302 CD P 3 layer. 3 3 Front Panel Display and Controls Below is an illustration of the Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer front panel display and controls. Refer to the table on page 17 for information on each control. 16
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Remote Control Below is an illustration of the Wadia 302 CD P 3 3 3 layer remote control. Refer to the table on the following page for information about each command. 17
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Operation Commands Shown below is a table of all the controls on the front panel and the remote to operate your Wadia 302 CD P 3 3 3 layer. Refer to the page number noted for more information about each command. Control Command Icon Description Location Page Open or close Front panel and Open/Close loading drawer remote 19 To begin playing Front panel and Play disc remote 19 Front panel and Stop Stop playing remote 19 Front panel and Pause Pause playing remot
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OPEN/CLOSE Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE key causes the disc-loading drawer to either open or close. You can also close the drawer by gently pushing on the drawer front, or by pressing PLAY or SKIP FORWARD. PLAY Pressing PLAY causes the unit to begin playing. If the drawer is open, pressing PLAY will close the drawer before playing begins. STOP Pressing STOP causes the disc to stop playing. PAUSE Pressing PAUSE suspends playing until play is pressed, or until pause is pressed again. Playi
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MUTE The Wadia 302 CD P 3 3 3 layer has two mute modes that are automatically implemented under different circumstances. 1. Software Mute: When the MUTE key is pressed on the remote control, the Wadia 302 CD P 3 layer DSP engine transmits a stream of 3 3 zero signal-level samples to the DAC section, which results in zero output. 2. Relay Mute: The Wadia 3 302 CD P 3 3 layer has mute relay connected between the positive and negative outputs. When this relay is engaged, it connects the p
