Blacknote CDP 500 User manual

Blacknote®
CDP 500
ITALIAN HI-TECH CD PLAYER
Owner’s Manual
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CDP-500 Italian Hi-Tech CD Player
Table Of Contents
-Congratulations & Introduction 3
-Contents of Packaging - Construction Features 4
-Set-Up Instructions - Positioning – Operating Conditions 4
-Operating Conditions 5
-Remote Control Function 6
-Technical Specifications 7
-Warranty, Customer Service, Warnings & F.A.Q. 8
-Troubleshooting 9
VERY IMPORTANT :Please read the following instructions carefully before
installing your Blacknote®CD Player

CDP-500 Italian Hi-Tech CD Player
Congratulations
Thank you for having purchased a Blacknote® product.
Introduction
Blacknote® is a very modern and Hi -Tech All
Digital line of products designed to achieve the best
audio performance available today.
The CDP-500 is an audiophile CD player can read
any kind of lossless high-Q CD disc.
It is built starting from a luxury triple layer front
luxury panel entirely made of black and silver
anodized aluminium .
The chassis is made of high mass steel coloured
with a specially selected dampening thick black
paint made for Blacknote® exclusively.
The aluminium transport if of the drawer type and
is designed to achieve excellent rotational stability helped by a sophisticated servo controlled
system called Natural -Speed™ that generates the minimum vibration possible let spinning the
disc quite as slow as an analog turntable.
The internal DAC uses a proprietary filter that enables the unit to reproduce a very large
bandwidth with low signal compression.
The five transformers super linear power supply of the CDP-500 enables the unit a hi gh quality
total control of all the different stages taking care of the critical areas of the unit . The five
transformer also allows the unit to have a particularly efficient electronic stability .
The transport m otor controlled by a custom Blacknote power generator enables the CD player to
lower the speed fluctuation to less than 0,0001% in any electrical system within 100 to 260 volt
range.
Also the power generator electrically isolates the CD Player to guarantee the best sound
performances available.
Congratulations & Introduction 3

CDP-500 Italian Hi-Tech CD Player
(Contents of Packaging )
1 PLAYER UNIT
1 REMOTE CONTROL
1 DETACHABLE AC POWER CHORD
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY CERTIFICATE .
(Construction features )
This section describes the special features of the CDP-500 CD Player , the construction features, the reasons for the
technical choices and the original ity of the design.
The CDP-500 is a CD Player made in a dimensionally standard rack chassis.
The chassis is particularly heavy to help dissipating vibration feedback.
The CDP-500 features four double triode tubes on the output stage
The CDP-500 features a tube power supply made with two double triodes .
The CDP-500 features four suspended Aluminium/Teflon feet to control acoustic feedback .
The Natural-Speed™ system ena bles the unit adjust the disc rotation speed depending on the effective need
improving the laser track ability.
The four transformers Super Linear Power Supply allows a precise and fine voltage setting in any specific critical
area of the electronic circu it where variations may affect the sound quality.
The Proprietary Digital to Analog converter allows the highest audio performance.
(Set-Up Instructions )
This section describes how to assemble and install your CDP-500 CD Player . The instructions are pure ly descriptive and
necessarily generic. If you have any doubts or difficulties with this procedure please contact your retailer who will know
how to assist you.
1) Open all the cartons inside the main box and look that all the components listed in the “conte nt section” are
present.
2) Carefully remove the CDP-500 CD Player chassis from the shipping box and foam .
3) Level carefully the unit on a solid shelf properly aerated to let the unit cool down.
4) Connect the audio cable (not supplied) to the amplifier. Note that the CDP-500 CD can be connected to RCA
unbalanced analog output or to the Balanced XLR analog outpu t both together .
5) The unit features a 24bit 75ohm coaxial digital output for eventual connection to external Digital/Analog
converters.
6) Connect the AC chord supplied.
CDP-500 back panel
Contents of Packaging - Construction Features 4

CDP-500 Italian Hi-Tech CD Player
(Operating Conditions )
Once the CDP-500 has been correctly assembled and positioned on a solid shelf and fully wired the player is ready to
play.
The CDP-500 front Panel replie s six basic function of the unit:
ON-OFF - It turns the unit ON/OFF c ompletely.
STOP
SKIP Forward Skip the track. Keeping pressed the unit searches on the track
listened FFW.
SKIP Reverse Skip the track. Keeping pressed the unit searches on the track
listened RWD.
PLAY It lets start playing the disc. Pres sing again the PLAY button the unit turn into
the PAUSE mode then continuing pressing the button the unit turns Playing and
Pausing alternatively.
OPEN/CLOSE
The eventual substitution of the tubes must be done exclusively from an authorized Blacknote ® technician otherwise
the warranty will be invalidated.
The CD Player must be kept OFF at least 30 seconds before turning it ON again otherwise it may get in protection the
unit freezing up all the functions.
Set-Up Instructions - Positioning – Operating Conditions 5

CDP-500 Italian Hi-Tech CD Player
(REMOTE CONTROL )
During PLAY mode the DISP key turns off the display for user convenience.
The MUTE key shut -off the unit.
To access directly to the tracks dial the number and w ait for automati c track access.
REPEAT mode works on a single track repeat pressing the RPT key once. Repeat all the disc pressing the button
twice.
PLEASE NOTE: The POWER button on the front panel completely turn OFF the unit . Normally we suggest to stand -by the unit by the remote to keep it ready
to express its top sound performance once playing. .
PLEASE NOTE: T he other Remote Keys work to control all Blacknote units with a single handset .
Remote Control Function 6

CDP-500 Italian Hi-Tech CD Player
(Technical Specifications )
The following data describe the basic technical specifications of the CDP-500 CD player at the
time of drafting this manual. The specifications are subject to modification without notice. The
product complies with the requirements laid down in the EC regulations.
DIMENSIONS: 430mm L x 180mm H x 390mm D
WEIGHT: Kg. 16,00
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20KHz @ +/ - 0,3dB
ANALOG OUTPUT LEVEL: 2,5 volt RMS
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0,05% Max.
SIGNAL-NOISE: 95dB
DYNAMIC RESPONSE: 125dB
SPEED FLUCTUATION: 0,0001% Max.
DAC: 24bit – 192KHz
DIGITAL OUTPUT: 75ohm
ANALOG OUTPUT: Stereo RCA & XLR Balanced
POWER SUPPLY: 100/260Volt 50/60Hz Super Linear
POWER CONSUMPTION: 100watt Max.
Technical details may vary without notice
Technical Specifications 7

CDP-500 Italian Hi-Tech CD Player
(Warranty Certificate )
The warranty certificate is enclosed separately and to be valid must be comp leted fill and returned to Blacknote factory or
the official distribution. In all countries where there is an official distribution network, the dealer must stamp the warranty
certificate. In compliance with the laws in force, the dealer may modify the off icial Blacknote warranty certificate wholly or
partially without notice and without further mention being made in this instruction manual.
Due to the particular kind of item t he warranty does not cover the s at all.
(Customer Service )
All BLACKNOTE® products are the result of meticulous technological research, and consequently their correct functioning
is guaranteed. In spite of this it is possible that problems may emerge which non -specialist users cannot resolve. In this
case, contact your dealer who will advise you on how to resolve the problem.
Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the national distributor or without being authorized to do so. In such
cases both BLACKNOTE® and the distribution agents operating within your territory decline responsibility of any kind.
Please Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary in any moment without notice.
Warnings
1. Do not disassemble any part of the product.
2. Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
3. For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified personnel.
4. Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic
motors etc.
5. The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit.
6. Blacknote does not have re sponsibility for any improper use of this unit
(F.A.Q.)
ACTION
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO ADJUST IT
LEVELLING THE CD PLAYER
The CD Player is not
performing top level
Take care of levelling the unit with the
help of a spirit level .
The CD PLAYER tray does st icks
open even when the display
shows “closing” after the right
command is pressed
The CD Player bottom rails
are dry or dirty
With EXTREME care exclusively using
alcohol and a soft 100% cotton cloth sweep dust
and stains out.
Drop some liquid but adhe sive oil of the tray rails
and move the part in & out to share it well .
CLEANING THE CD PLAYER
The CD Player is dirty and
needs to be cleaned
Clean the Player exclusively using alcohol and a
soft 100% cotton cloth sweep dust and stains out.
Do not touch the writes of the front panel ever.
Any acid or synthetic cloth may irreversibly
damage the CD Player fine aesthetic.
Warranty Certificate – Customer Service – Warnings 8

CDP-500 Italian Hi-Tech CD Player
(Troubleshooting )
SYNPTOM
DESCRIPTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
THE CD PLAYER DOES
NOT START WHEN THE
UNIT IS SWITCHED ON
The AC CD Player plug is
disconnected from the AC wall plug
Connect it being sure that
the AC wall plug works
The Fuse is blown
Let your official Blacknote
dealer opens th e unit and change
the fuse. Don’t do it by yourself to
preserve the warranty valid
 The Unit is been turned ON
and OFF too quickly and turned into
protection.
Turn OFF the unit
exclusively from the back panel
switch, wait 30 seconds before
turning ON again the player.
The Disc just does not
start
The disc in the drawer is not
put with the label side UP
Properly insert the disc
with label UP
The disc inserted in ruined or
very dirty on its reading side
Change or clean the disc
with a soft cloth.
DIGITAL RCA OUTPUT
DOES NOT WOR K
When the CD Player is
connect to an external
D/A Converter does not
work
Check the functionality of the
D/A Converter

The Cable used for
connection is not 75ohm digital cable
Substitute the digital cable
with a 75 ohm one
Your AC home system is n ot
grounded
Contact your dealer for
assistance
REMOTE CONTROL DOES
NOT WORK
Remote control does not
reach any CD Player
function
Batteries are not inserted in
the remote control or out of work
Insert new batteries
properly
REPEAT FUNCTION DOES
NOT WORK
The CD Player does not
repeat the discs during
playing
The Remote control does not
reach the CD Player receiver during
the REPEAT Operation
Check the remote control
batteries work properly.
To activate the repeat
function the button must be
pressed once for the “ONE TRACK
repeat” and twice for ”REPEAT ALL
disc”
SPEAKER HUMMING
PROBLEMS
The speakers hum when
the CD Player is
connected to the
system

Be sure in your home AC
system ground is correctly
grounded
CD PLAYER DOES NOT
READ SOME DISCS
The CD Player is designed
under the RED BOOK standard
technology. Even though the unit is
compatible with all digital disc format
(except SACD) it may happen that
some disc of the extremely variety
available on the market may be not
read correctly by the unit
Always verify the disc
(especially the CD -R and CD-RW)
are compatible with the unit.
UNSTABLE AUDIO SIGNAL
or UNBALANCED AUDIO
OUTPUT
The internal tubes
exhausted
The unit worked for several
hundreds hours or they had a
electrical shock.
Contact your deale r to
replace the tubes
Troubleshooting 9