ALCHEMIST 8 CD User manual

ALCHEMIST
PRODUCT
EIGHT
CD Player
8
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

CONTROLS
FASCIA CONTROLS
The controls on the fascia of the Product
8CD Player are: Up, Down, Play, Stop,
Open/Close and Power. All functions
(except Power) are duplicated on the
Product 8CD Player remote handset.
UP:This function will increase the track
number by one.
DOWN:This function will decrease the
track number by one.
PLAY:Pressing this will set the Product 8
Transport in the play mode.
STOP:Pressing this function will cancel
any function or command that the
Product 8CD Player is currently
performing. Pressing this function twice
will also cancel any program sequence
that is outstanding.
OPEN/CLOSE:This function, when
pressed for the first time, will open the CD
drawer and allow you to load your CD
disc. Pressing this function again will load
the CD disc into the Product 8CD Player.
POWER:This will either fully power up
the Product 8CD Player or be completely
switched off.
The Product 8CD Player, for best results, should be mounted on a solid flat surface. At all times this surface should
be level. The Product 8CD Player should also be placed in a position free from direct sunlight, dust, heat and any
source of humidity.
The Product 8CD Player comes with an IEC mains lead fitted with the relevant plug type for the country of use. If
there is any need to change this then follows the relevant instructions for the plug type used.
There is an external replaceable fuse on the rear of the unit: refer to specifications for fuse value.
Never replace with a different value.
Be sure that your system is switched off whilst connecting / disconnecting any leads.
POSITIONING
MAINS POWER CONNECTION
PRODUCT 824Bit 192KHz Up-Sampling CD PLAYER
POWER STOP
DOWN PLAY
UP OPEN/CLOSE
REMOTE HANDSET
The Product 8CD Player supplies with a full
function handset. It needs two R03 AAA
1.5V batteries to operate and the functions
are as follows:
displ
prog
clear
check
a+b
shuffle
scan
repeat
time
space
vol-
vol+
mute
Power Standby (not used on the
Product 8CD Player)
Toggles the LCD display brightness,
on/medium/off
Program button
Delete a programmed track
Check programmed tracks
Scan all the tracks on the CD with
10 sec. intro
Random play
Open/Close the CD drawer
Search up
Search down
Stop
Track up
Track down
Play
Pause
Repeat a session of a track from a
specific point to another
Repeat all the tracks or a single
track
Toggles between the elapsed or the
remaining time of a track or the CD
Add 4 sec. in-between tracks
(not used on the Product 8
CD Player)
(not used on the Product 8
CD Player)
(not used on the Product 8
CD Player)
KEYPAD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
vol- mute vol+
displ
a+b shuffle
scan repeat
prog clear check
time space

SOURCE CONNECTIONS
As with all connections ensure that the equipment is switched off before you attempt to connect any cables.
Product 8CD Player
Product 8CD Player directly into your DAC.
Please note: As this player has been designed to incorporate all of today’s latest technologies, the two digital outputs
are configured to provide a 96KHz signal only. This will prove incompatible with any DAC that uses the older
48KHz signal.
The offers several output methods, Coaxial Audio, Balanced Audio, Coaxial Digital and
Balanced Digital. If you are using the audio outputs, ensure the ‘Right’ output is connected to the ‘Right’ input, and
‘Left’ output to the ‘Left’ input of your amplifier.
If you need to upgrade to another Digital to Analogue Converter, it can be done via either one of the digital outputs.
This will route the digital signal from the
GENERAL CAUTIONS
FCC Warning.
The Product 8CD Player may use or generate radio frequency. Please note that, if any unauthorised modifications
are made, the user may loose the right to operate this equipment.
If installed properly, the should not cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that, in certain installations, such interference will not occur. If interference does
arise (and this can be determined by switching the unit off and on), then try the following:
1, Increase the distance between the offending units
2, Connect the to a different mains supply to that of the affected unit.
3, For further advise or help please consult your dealer or an appointed engineer.
Please note: that when the cover of the has been removed there may bee some stray invisible
radiation from the laser assembly. Never look directly into the exposed beam.
Product 8CD Player
Product 8CD Player
Product 8CD Player
GENERAL CARE
NORMAL PLAY
Switch the Product 8CD Player ‘on’, then press the ‘open/close’ button to open
the drawer. Load the CD and press the ‘open/close’ again to close the drawer. Press
‘Play’ to begin.
PROGRAM PLAY
Load the CD as above, entre the first track of the playing sequence on the keypad,
then press ‘prog’ to store the first step. Repeat this procedure until the end of the
sequence.
You can review the whole sequence by pressing ‘check’, each time you press will
give you the next step in the sequence.
In the meantime, any unwanted track can be deleted by pressing ‘cancel’ when it is
shown on the display.
Finally, press ‘play’ to start the programmed sequence. The whole program will be
cancelled if ‘stop’ is pressed in stop mode.
RANDOM PLAY
Press ‘shuffle’ in stop mode, then press ‘play’. All of the tracks in the CD will be played
randomly until all of them have been played. To cancel random play, press ‘shuffle’ again
in stop mode.
REPEAT PLAY
Press ‘repeat’ the first time will play all the tracks in the CD or a program again after they
have been played. Press the second time will play one track continuously until a third
time is pressed to cancel it.
INTRO PLAY
Press ‘scan’ and the Product 8 CD Player starts to play the first 10 second of each or
remaining (if it is in play mode) track. Press ‘play’ to play the tack which is playing.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
!
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
CLASS 1 AUDIO PRODUCT
DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED IN HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND
DO NOT REMOVE ANY CHASSIS PANELS. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE - REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
MAINS FUSE:
Ensure correct rating and type
for voltage used!
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE
EARTHED.
MAINS INPUT AC ONLY~
This unit has been factory set
to operate at the voltage
marked below:
110 - 120V, 60Hz
Fuse Rating: T1A
Do not remove any panels for risk
of electric shock!
Peak Power Consumption: 12W
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
(SPDIF)
BALANCED
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
(AES/EBU)
BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT
(AES/EBU)
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(AES/EBU)
LEFT RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
220 - 240V, 50Hz
Fuse Rating: T500mA
Any cleaning of your PRODUCT 8CD Player should be done with a clean dry cloth or soft bristle brush. There
is no need to polish the gold effects, a simple dry wipe is sufficient.
Do not use any solvent or silicone based cleaning solutions as this may result in tarnishing.
Remember to replace all of your packaging in the box and re-seal. Keep the box for any future transportation of
your product.

Audio Output (RCA):
Audio Output (Balanced):
Digital Output (RCA):
Digital Balanced Output:
Power Consumption (Peak):
External Fuse Rating:
Dimensions ( W x H x D):
Weight (Packed):
2.3V R.M.S. @0dB
–2.3V R.M.S. @0dB
500mV PEAK to PEAK SPDIF
–500mV PEAK to PEAK AES/EBU
12 Watts
T1A@110-120V T500mA@220-240V
470mm x 360mm x 105mm
12Kg
PRODUCT 8CD PLAYER
In the unlikely event that we should discover something that would improve one of our products, we reserve the right to change
specifications without prior notice
All products made by Alchemist Products Ltd. UK.
ALCHEMIST, UNIT 1, FURZEWOOD HOUSE, CRANBOURNE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CRANBOURNE ROAD, POTTER'S BAR, HERTS, EN6 3JN. United Kingdom.
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
www.alchemist-audio.com e-mail: [e-mail]
SPECIFICATIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
!
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
CLASS 1 AUDIO PRODUCT