Consonance CD120 Linear User manual

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CD120 Linear
USER GUIDE
Congratulations on your new Consonance !
Every Consonance product is based on a simple philosophy:
The audio reproduction instrument shall reproduce the original musical sound, purely and
naturally.
It shall use Opera audio design reflecting natural music reproduction and styling to fit in with
any interior.
The products shall be easy to operate and shall be manufactured according to the best
quality principles.
All Consonance products are created with acoustical instruments in a concert situation as
point of reference. The music is reproduced exactly like the original and is limited only by the
quality of the recording.
Our aim is to give you the best possible music experience!
CONTENTS
Sound Advice page 2
General use page 2
Remote Control page 3
Use & Placement page 5
Cleaning page 5
Technical specifications page 5
Note & Warning page 6
Warranty page6

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SOUND ADVICE
The Consonance CD120LINEAR High End CD-player is easy to connect and operate and
requires no prior technical knowledge. However, to get the most out of the player's superior
sound and music quality, we have provided a brief description of the connections and use of
the player in order to provide a total music experience.
We recommend keeping this user guide for future reference.
GENERAL USE
The CD player has only six buttons. The buttons on the front panel have 6 functions.
Power on / off
The CD-player is switched on by pushing the power button on the left hand side of the front
panel. A flashing " -- -- --" blue light in the display indicates that power has been switched on.
By pushing the same button one more time the power is switched off.
Open / close
Pushing the open/close button on the right hand side of the front panel will open the CD tray
loader, and the CD can be placed in the tray.
To close the CD tray loader push the same button one more time.
The CD tray loader can also be closed by pushing the tray loader gently inwards.
Play
Pushing the play button on the right hand side of the front panel makes the player start
playing.
Pause
If the play button is pushed when a track is playing the player will go into pause mode. One
more push at the button and the player will start playing again from the same position on the

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CD. The pause function is indicated by the display flashing the track and time when the
pause was selected.
Stop
Pushing the stop button on the right hand side of the front panel makes the player stop
playing the CD.
Next track
Pushing the next track button on the left hand side of the front panel makes the player jump
to the next track on the CD. For every time this button is pushed the player will move one
track forward.
The player will automatically start playing from the beginning of the selected track each time
this button is pushed.
Previous track
Pushing the prev. track button on the left hand side of the front panel makes the player jump
to the beginning of the track that is playing. For every time this button is pushed the track
playing will move one track backwards. The player will automatically start playing from the
beginning of the selected track each time this button is pushed.
Additional functions available on the remote control
By using the Consonance Remote control the functions search (fast forward, fast backward
) and repeat can be selected.
fast forward
Searching fast forward is selected by holding down the button on the remote control.
The search speed will start slow and will increase to high after some seconds.
fast backward
Searching fast backward is selected by holding down the button on the remote control.
The search speed will start slow and will increase to high after some seconds.
Repeat CD
To repeat the complete CD, press the button once. “REP ALL” will be displayed on the
screen.
Repeat track
To repeat the track playing, press the button twice. “REP tr” will be
displayed for two seconds on the screen.
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Cancel repeat

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To cancel repeat, press the button third.
To cancel repeat, press the button third. “REP OFF” will be displayed on the screen.
Dim display
To dim the display on the screen, press the FA button. The display will change from bright to
dead on the screen.
Switch sampling
While the player in standby, press the FB button to switch the sampling
44.1/ 88.2kHz.
Track information
While the player in playing, press the FB button to show the track time, time left of the playing
track and time left of whole disc.
Back panel of CD-player
From left to right the connectors are :
AC Power connection 240V / 230V / 220V / 115V / 100V AC dependent on country.
Digital output Phono/RCA
Unbalanced outputs Phono/RCA right/left
We recommend to connect signal cables to the CD-player when the CD-player and all the
other units of the audio system is switched off.
The CD-player has two types of analog audio outputs: unbalanced audio signal with RCA
plugs (phono plugs) .

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The CD-player has got one RCA standard SPDIF digital audio output. Digital signal level is
0.5Vpp when terminated in 75 ohm load. This is the standard load impedance of external
DAC's and other recording equipment.
CONSONANCE REMOTE CONTROL
The Consonance CD120LINEAR can be controlled by remote control. Like other Hi-End
products, the number of buttons on the remote is kept to a minimum.
The remote control uses two 1.5-volt LR03 AAA batteries.
USE & PLACEMENT
The Consonance CD120 should be placed on a flat, hard surface for proper isolation against
vibrations. The CD-player performs best after being switched on for about 10 minutes for
heating upage A certain space is required for air circulation above and below the CD-player.
The CD-player must never be placed on a carpet or similar surface that obstructs air
circulation through the component. Nor must it be covered while in use or placed on a narrow
shelf or in another confined space.
CLEANING
The top cover are made of cherry wood, while the front panel and side panels are made of
brushed / blasted and anodized aluminum. Fingerprints or stains on the front panel, knobs or
top cover can be removed with a cloth moistened with warm water.
We wish you good luck in setting up and connecting your new CD-player and hope that it will
give you many years of joyful natural sounding music experiences!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Consonance CD120 linear High End CD-player
Specifications:
DAC resolution 16bit TDA1543
0dBFS signal output 2.35V RMS
Output Terminals Gold plated Tube RCA unbalanced
Frequency response Less than +/- 0.5 dB deviation 20Hz-20kHz
Phase response Less than 5 degrees deviation 20Hz-20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100dB
Crosstalk Less than -100dB
Distortion (RCA) Less than 0.12 %
Remote Control Philips RC-5 compatible IR system 36kHz modulation frequency
Dimensions / Weight 8.5cm x 43cm x 32cm (HxWxD) / 10kg
NOTE & WARNING
Consonance products should only be opened and / or serviced by certified Consonance
technicians. The device contains electronic components that can cause severe electric shock.
Work performed on Consonance products by unqualified personnel can cause serious
damage and personal injury.
Opening of the product by non-authorized personnel will void the guarantee.
The products must not be exposed to rain or moisture.
NOTE & WARNING
Consonance products should only be opened and / or serviced by certified Consonance
technicians. The device contains electronic components that can cause severe electric shock.
Work performed on Consonance products by unqualified personnel can cause serious
damage and personal injury.
Opening of the product by non-authorized personnel will void the guarantee.
The products must not be exposed to rain or moisture.
Warranty

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Opera audio guarantees each product manufactured by us to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to making good at our factory
any part or parts thereof which shall, within 1 year after delivery to the original purchaser, be returned to us
with transportation charges prepaid, and which an examination shall disclose to have been thus defective;
this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all other obligations
or liabilities on our part. This warranty shall not apply to any Opera audio product which shall have been
repaired or altered outside of our factory in any way so as to affect its stability, nor which has been subject
to misuse, negligence or accident. Warranties of the vacuum tubes are by the respective manufacturers,
usually 90 days.
Please mail or e-mail the Registration Card to the address as follows:
Registration Card
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Email
Telephone
Model
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer
The Opera Audio Co., Ltd.
No.2 JianXianQiaoLu
ChaoYang District
Beijing, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.opera-consonance.com