Integra CDC-3.4 User manual

Compact Disc Changer
CDC-3.4
Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-
tus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table spec-
ified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau-
tion when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous volt-
age points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and fol-
low local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade-
quate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-
like gap for warm air to escape.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
AVIS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Integra Compact Disc
Changer.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making con-
nections and turning on the power.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable you
to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment
from your new Compact Disc Changer.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
• 6-disc CD changer
• MP3 playback
• 24 bit 192 kHz D/A converter
• 128-times oversampling
• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
• Direct Digital Path
• Change up to 5 discs without stopping playback
• Cue up the next track or disc with the Next Selec-
tion function
• Repeat playbacks: All Discs, Entire Disc, Ran-
dom Tracks, Memory Tracks, Random Memory,
Single Folder, Single Track
• 40-track memory playback
• Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs
• Analog outputs
•compatible remote control
• Auto Power Down (on / off)
Make sure you have the following accessories:
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of
the product name indicates the color of the CDC-3.4. Spec-
ifications and operation are the same regardless of color.
CDC-3.4 Features
Supplied Accessories
RCA/phono audio connecting cable
cable
Remote controller (RC-778C) and two (AA/R6)
batteries
Power cord

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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-
out the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
your Integra/Onkyo dealer.
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-
tering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-
TION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
Pressing the [Standby/On] button to select Standby
mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not
intend to use the unit for an extended period,
remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Preventing Hearing Loss
Caution
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-
phones can cause hearing loss.
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure
Warning
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or
the like.
7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets
inside this unit, have it checked by your Integra/
Onkyo dealer.
8. Handling Notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-
nally bought it.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
for a long time, because they may leave marks on
the case.
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
• When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all
discs and turn off the power.
9. Installing this Unit
• Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.
• Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all
around this unit, especially if it’s installed in an
audio rack. If the ventilation is inadequate, the
unit may overheat, leading to malfunction.
• Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat
sources, because its internal temperature may
rise, shortening the life of the optical pickup.
• Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject
to vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the
unit on top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.
• Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its
side or on a sloping surface, because it may cause
a malfunction.
• If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR,
the picture and sound quality may be affected. If
this occurs, move this unit away from the TV,
radio, or VCR.
10. Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.
Read the following carefully:
Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical
pickup, one of the most important parts inside this
unit.
• Moisture condensation can occur in the following
situations:
– The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm
place.
– A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air
conditioner is hitting the unit.
– In the summer, when this unit is moved from an
air conditioned room to a hot and humid place.
– The unit is used in a humid place.
• Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility
of moisture condensation occurring. Doing so
may damage your discs and certain parts inside
this unit.
If condensation does occur, remove all discs and
leave this unit turned on for two to three hours. By
this time, the unit will have warmed up and any con-
densation will have evaporated.
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to
use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual
carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store
where you purchased the unit.
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try
to open the enclosure.
CAUTION:
CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF
CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARD-
OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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Precautions—Continued
The label on the right is
applied on the rear panel.
1. This unit is a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT and
employs a laser inside the cabinet.
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the
cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Controls & Connectors ........................6
Front Panel ..........................................................6
Display ................................................................7
Rear Panel ...........................................................8
Remote Controller...............................................9
Before Using the CDC-3.4..................10
Installing the Remote Controller’s Batteries.....10
Using the Remote Controller ............................10
Connections
Connecting the CDC-3.4 ....................11
Audio Connections............................................11
Connections ................................................12
Controlling AV Components that are Out of
Range.............................................................13
Basic Operation
Turning On the CDC-3.4.....................14
Turning On the CDC-3.4...................................14
Basic Playback ................................... 14
Loading Discs....................................................14
Starting Playback ..............................................15
Selecting Discs ..................................................15
Loading Discs During Playback........................15
Adjusting the Display Brightness......................15
Basic Operation.................................................16
Selecting MP3s..................................................17
Selecting Tracks by Number.............................18
Selecting MP3 Folders & Tracks by Number ...18
Displaying Information .....................................19
Advanced Operation
Advanced Playback............................20
Cuing Up the Next Track, Folder, or Disc ........20
Playing All Discs Repeatedly............................21
Playing One Track, Folder, or Disc Repeatedly...21
Using Random Playback...................................21
Using Memory Playback...................................22
MP3 & APD (Auto Power Down)
Preferences......................................24
Setting the MP3 & APD Preferences ................24
Initializing the MP3 Preferences.......................24
Others
Troubleshooting .................................25
Disc Notes...........................................26
Specifications .....................................27

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Controls & Connectors
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.
aStandby/On button (14)
This button is used to set the CDC-3.4 to On or
Standby.
bStandby indicator (14)
This indicator lights up when the CDC-3.4 is in
Standby mode.
cRepeat button (21)
This button is used with the Repeat function.
dRandom button (21)
This button is used with the Random function.
eDimmer button (15)
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
fDisplay button (19)
This button is used to display elapsed, remaining,
and total time information about the current disc or
track and various information about MP3 tracks.
gRemote control sensor (10)
This sensor receives control signals from the remote
controller.
hOpen/Close button (14)
This button is used to open and close the disc tray.
iDisc Select buttons (15)
These buttons are used to select discs. Playback
starts automatically when a disc is selected with one
of these buttons.
jPlay/pause button (15, 16)
This button is used to start and pause playback.
kStop button (16)
This button is used to stop playback.
l [  ]/[  ] & Folder [  ] / [  ] buttons
(16, 17)
These buttons are used to select the previous and
next tracks and to navigate folders on MP3 discs.
m[]/[] & Folder []/[]buttons (16, 17)
These buttons are used for fast reverse and fast for-
ward and to navigate folders on MP3 discs.
nDisc Skip button (14, 15)
This button is used to turn the disc tray when load-
ing or removing discs and to select discs for play-
back.
oDisc tray light
This light illuminates the disc tray. It comes on
when the CDC-3.4 is turned on and gets brighter
when the disc tray is open.
Front Panel
Dimmer Display
Standby/On
Standby
Play/Pause
Stop
Disc Skip
Open
/Close
Repeat Random
Folder Folder
Disc Select
123456
Direct Digital Path
123456 78 9
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Display
Disc tray

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Controls & Connectors—Continued
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.
aRANDOM indicator (21)
bMEMORY indicator (22)
cREPEAT indicator (21)
dDISC indicator
The number of the current disc appears here.
eFLDR (FOLDER) indicator
While stopped, the total number of folders on the
current MP3 disc are displayed. During playback,
the number of the current folder is displayed.
fNEXT indicator (20)
This indicator appears when using the Next Selec-
tion function.
gTRACK indicator
While stopped, the total number of tracks on the
current disc are displayed. During playback, the
number of the current track is displayed.
hNAME indicator
This indicator appears when the current disc is an
MP3 disc and a name (disc, folder, track) is being
displayed.
iTOTAL indicator (19)
This indicator appears when the total remain time is
displayed.
jREMAIN indicator (19)
kPlay / Pause indicator
lMP3 indicator
mDisc indicators 1–6 (14, 15)
Display
TRACK
NEXT TOTALDISC
MP3
3
6
2
5
1
4
FLDR
REPEAT
MEMORY
RANDOM
REMAIN
NAME
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Controls & Connectors—Continued
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.
aANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT (11, 12)
These RCA/phono connectors can be connected to
the analog audio inputs on a hi-fi amp or AV
receiver.
bCOAXIAL & OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT (11)
These connectors can be used to connect a CD-R,
MiniDisc, DAT recorder, digital amp, or other
equipment with digital inputs.
cREMOTE CONTROL (11, 12)
These (Remote Interactive) connectors can be
connected to the connectors on your other Inte-
gra/Onkyo AV components for interactive control.
To use you must also make analog audio con-
nections (RCA/phono) between the CDC-3.4 and
your other Integra/Onkyo equipment.
dAC INLET (14)
The supplied power cord is connected here. The
other end of the power cord should be connected to
a suitable wall outlet.
eRS 232
This RS-232 port can be connected to an external
controller.
fIR IN/OUT (13)
The IR IN connector can be used to connect a com-
mercially available IR receiver, which can be used
to pickup signals from the remote controller when
the CDC-3.4 is located in another room, installed in
a rack, or is out of range of the remote controller.
The IR OUT connector can be used to connect a
commercially available IR emitter, which can be
used to pass remote controller signals received by
the IR IN along to other AV components.
Rear Panel
IR
OUT
IN
MODEL NO. CDC- 3.4
2
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1 , NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI, OSAKA,
JAPAN
MADE IN CHINA
COMPACT DISC CHANGER
Integra
Division of
ONKYO CORPORATION
RATING:
AC 120
V 60 Hz 10 W
AC INLET
123
564

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Controls & Connectors—Continued
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthe-
sis.
aOn button (14)
This button is used to turn on the CDC-3.4.
bStandby button (14)
This button is used to set the CDC-3.4 to Standby.
cNumber buttons (18)
These buttons are used to enter track and MP3
folder numbers.
dSearch (>10) button (18)
This button is used to enter track numbers above 10
and to select MP3 folders.
eOperation buttons
Pause [] button (16)
This button is used to pause playback.
Stop [] button (16)
This button is used to stop playback.
Play [] button (15)
This button is used to start playback.
f[]/[] & Folder []/[] buttons (16, 17)
These buttons are used for fast reverse and fast for-
ward, and to navigate folders on MP3 discs.
gNext Selection button (20)
This button is used with the Next Selection function
for cuing up the next track.
hDisc Select [Disc 1]–[Disc 6] buttons (15)
These buttons are used to select discs. Playback
starts automatically when a disc is selected with one
of these buttons.
iOpen/Close []button (14)
This button is used to open and close the disc tray.
jRepeat button (21)
This button is used with the Repeat function.
kRandom button (21)
This button is used with the Random function.
lMemory button (22)
This button is used with the Memory function.
mClear button (23)
This button is used to cancel various functions.
n[]/[] & Folder []/[] buttons
(16, 17)
These buttons are used to select the previous and
next tracks, and to navigate folders on MP3 discs.
oDisc [+] & [–] buttons (15)
These buttons are used to select discs.
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Before Using the CDC-3.4
Notes:
• The batteries should last for about six months,
although this will vary with usage.
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of
batteries.
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.
• Flat batteries should be removed as soon as possible to
prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
To use the remote controller, point it at the CDC-3.4’s
remote control sensor, as shown.
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the
CDC-3.4 is subjected to bright light, such as direct
sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this
in mind when installing the CDC-3.4.
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in
the same room, or the CDC-3.4 is installed close to
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control-
ler may not work reliably.
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-
troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadver-
tently, thereby draining the batteries.
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the
CDC-3.4 is installed in a rack behind colored glass
doors. Keep this in mind when installing the CDC-3.4.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an
obstacle between it and the CDC-3.4’s remote control
sensor.
Installing the Remote Controller’s
Batteries
Using the Remote Controller
30
30
CDC-3.4
Approx. 16ft.(5m)
Remote control sensor

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Connecting the CDC-3.4
• Read the manuals supplied with your other audio
equipment.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed
all audio connections.
The CDC-3.4 has analog and digital (coaxial and opti-
cal) audio outputs. The digital outputs offer the best
audio quality, so if your digital recorder or amp has a
digital input you should use it.
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT
If your hi-fi amp or AV receiver doesn’t have a digital
input, use the supplied RCA/phono audio connecting
cable to connect the CDC-3.4’s ANALOG AUDIO
OUTPUTs to your amp’s analog CD inputs.
Notes:
• RCA/phono audio connecting cables are usually color
coded: red and white. Use red plugs to connect right-
channel inputs and outputs, and use white plugs to
connect left-channel inputs and outputs.
• Push each plug in all the way to
make a good connection (loose
connections can cause noise or
malfunctions).
• To prevent interference, keep
audio cables away from power
cords and speaker cables.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
If your CD-R, MiniDisc, or DAT recorder has a digital
input, use a commercially available coaxial or optical
fiber digital audio cable to connect the CDC-3.4’s
COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
to your recorder.
You can also use the digital outputs to connect to an amp
that has a digital input, for the best audio quality.
Notes:
• With MP3 tracks, the digital outputs only work if the
sampling rate is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
Optical Digital Output
The CDC-3.4’s optical digital connector has a shutter-
type cover that opens when an optical plug is inserted,
and closes when it’s removed. Push the plug in all the
way.
Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical
plug straight when inserting and removing.
Audio Connections
Right!
Wrong!
IR
OUT
IN
RS 232
AC INLET
RCA/phono audio
connecting cable
Optical fiber cable
(not supplied)
CD-R, MiniDisc, DAT recorder
or digital amp
Hi-fi amp, AV receiver
Optical INCD
RL
Connect one or
the other
Coaxial IN
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Connect one
or the other
Optical INCoaxial IN
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)

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Connecting the CDC-3.4—Continued
With (Remote Interactive) you can control the
CDC-3.4 together with your other -compatible Inte-
gra/Onkyo AV components. With some Integra/Onkyo
AV receivers you can use one remote controller to con-
trol all your Integra/Onkyo components and use the fol-
lowing special functions:
■Auto Power On
If your CDC-3.4 is connected to an -compatible Inte-
gra/Onkyo AV receiver, when you turn on the CDC-3.4,
the AV receiver will turn on and select the CDC-3.4 as
the input source.
■Direct Change
If your CDC-3.4 is connected to an -compatible Inte-
gra/Onkyo AV receiver, when you start playback on the
CDC-3.4, the AV receiver will select the CDC-3.4 as the
input source.
■Auto Power Off
When you set an -compatible Integra/Onkyo AV
receiver to Standby, all other AV components connected
via enter Standby as well.
■Dimmer
When you dim the display brightness on an -compat-
ible Integra/Onkyo AV component, the displays on all
other AV components connected via are dimmed as
well.
To use the functions, you need to connect one of the
CDC-3.4’s connectors to an connector on
another AV component in your system by using the sup-
plied cable.
See the manuals supplied with your other -compati-
ble AV components for more information.
Notes:
• Use only cables for connections.
•To use you must make an analog RCA/phono
connection between your CDC-3.4 and Integra/
Onkyo AV receiver even if they are connected digi-
tally.
• The CDC-3.4 has two connectors. You can con-
nect either one to your Integra/Onkyo AV receiver.
The other connector is for connecting additional -
compatible components.
• Connect the CDC-3.4’s connector to only Integra/
Onkyo AV components. Connecting to other manufac-
turer’s AV components may cause them to malfunc-
tion.
• Some Integra/Onkyo -compatible AV components
may not support the special functions described here.
Connections
IR
OUT
IN
RS 232
AC INLET
RCA/phono audio connecting cable
cable
Hi-fi amp, AV receiver
CD
RL
To use you must make an analog audio connection (RCA/phono)
between the CDC-3.4 and your other Integra/Onkyo equipment even if
they are connected digitally.
Coaxial IN
Coaxial cable (not supplied)

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Connecting the CDC-3.4—Continued
You can use the following multi-room kits to control the
CDC-3.4 when it’s out of range of the remote controller:
• Integra Multi-Room System (IR Remote Controller
Extension System)
• Multiroom AV distribution and control systems such
as those made by Niles®and Xantech®.
Notes:
• Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corpo-
raion.
• Niles is registered trademark of Niles Audio Corpora-
tion.
Controlling the CDC-3.4 When It’s Out of Range
If the CDC-3.4 is located in another room, installed in a
cabinet, or out of range of its remote controller, you can
use a commercially available IR receiver to pickup the
remote controller signals and feed them to the CDC-3.4,
as shown below.
Connect the IR receiver to the CDC-3.4 as shown below.
Controlling Other Out-of-range AV Components
If another AV component is out of range of its remote
controller, you can use a commercially available IR
emitter to retransmit the remote controller signals
received at the CDC-3.4’s IR IN, as shown below.
Connect the IR emitter to the CDC-3.4’s IR OUT, and
place the IR emitter in front of the other AV component’s
remote control sensor (usually located on its front
panel), as shown below. See the instructions supplied
with the IR emitter.
Only remote controller signals received by the
CDC-3.4’s IR IN are fed through to the IR OUT. Signals
picked up by the CDC-3.4’s remote control sensor are
not output.
Controlling AV Components that are Out of Range
IR
OUT
IN
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IR
OUT
IN
IR IN
CDC-3.4
Inside
cabinet
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block
IR receiver
Signal flow
CDC-3.4
from connecting block
Miniplug cable
Signal flow
IR
OUT
IN
IR IN
IR OUT
Connecting
block
IR receiver
CDC-3.4
IR emitter
Remote controller
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component
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OUT
IN
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Turning On the CDC-3.4
Before connecting the power cord and turning on the
CDC-3.4, connect all your AV components first (see
page 11).
Don’t forget to turn on your amp, and select the audio
input to which the CDC-3.4 is connected.
Note:
• You can turn on the CDC-3.4 and simultaneously open
the disc tray or start playback simply by pressing the
Open/Close [ ] button or the Play [] button respec-
tively. The CDC-3.4 will take a little longer to come
on.
Basic Playback
Notes:
• The CDC-3.4 supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs. To avoid
damaging your discs or CDC-3.4, be sure to put discs
in the centers of the disc bays.
• Only load discs that are supported by the CDC-3.4
(see page 26).
• To avoid personal injury, keep your hands away from
the disc tray as it closes.
• Always use the Open/Close button to open and close
the disc tray. Never push the disc tray, and don’t touch
or obstruct it while it’s opening or closing. Don’t press
down on the disc tray while it’s open. Doing so may
damage your discs or CDC-3.4.
Turning On the CDC-3.4
1Plug the supplied power cord into
the AC INLET. Then plug the other
end to a suitable wall outlet.
The standby indicator light up.
• Do not use a power cord other than the
one supplied with the CDC-3.4. The
power cord supplied is designed for
use with the CDC-3.4 and should not
be used with any other device.
• Never have the power cord discon-
nected from the CDC-3.4 while the
other end is plugged into the wall out-
let. Doing so may cause an electric
shock. Always connect by plugging
into the wall outlet last and disconnect
by unplugging from the wall outlet
first.
2Press the [Standby/On] button, or
the remote controller’s [On]
button.
The CDC-3.4 comes on, the display
lights up, the disc tray light comes on,
and the Standby indicator goes off.
When the CDC-3.4 is turned on, it
checks the carousel for discs and selects
the first disc that it finds.
To set the CDC-3.4 to Standby, press the
[Standby/On] button or the remote con-
troller’s [Standby] button.
Dimmer Display
Standby/On
Standby
Play/Pause
Stop
Disc Skip
Open
/Close
Repeat Random
Folder Folder
Disc Select
123456
Direct Digital Path
Standby/On
AC INLET
Standby/On
Standby
Loading Discs
1To open the disc tray, press the
Open/Close button.
Put a disc, label-side up, into
each disc bay.
2To access the other disc bays,
use the [Disc Skip] button or the
remote controller’s Disc [+] and
[–] buttons.
3To close the disc tray, press the
Open/Close button again.
A circle appears around the number of
the current disc.
Dimmer Display
Standby/On
Standby
Play/Pause
Stop
Disc Skip
Open
/Close
Repeat Random
Folder Folder
Disc Select
123456
Direct Digital Path
Disc Skip
Play/PauseOpen/Close
Dimmer
Open /Close
Current disc
Disc Skip
Open /Close
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5
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AIN

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Basic Playback—Continued
Notes:
• When you close the disc tray, the current disc will be
the one in the front-right disc bay. When you open the
disc tray, the last disc you selected (i.e., the current
disc), will be in the front-right disc bay.
• When the disc tray is closed, all of the disc indicators
appear until the CDC-3.4 has checked each bay for the
presence of a disc. If a bay is found to have no disc, the
corresponding indicator disappears.
The section explains how to select discs.
This section explains how to load discs without stopping
playback.
Note:
• The CDC-3.4 cannot play the next disc while the disc
tray is open. Be sure to close the disc tray as soon as
you’ve finish loading discs.
You can adjust the brightness of the display as follows.
Starting Playback
To start playback, press the Play/
Pause button.
Playback starts from the first track on
the current disc, continues with the sub-
sequent discs, and stops when disc #6
has been played.
Empty disc bays are skipped.
Tip: If you press one of the Disc Select
buttons, playback of the selected disc
will start automatically.
Selecting Discs
When playback is stopped
Use the Disc Select buttons to select a
disc. Playback will start automatically.
Or, use the [Disc Skip] button or the
remote controller’s Disc [+] and [–]
buttons to select a disc. In this case
you’ll need to press the Play [] button
to start playback.
During playback
Use the Disc Select buttons, [Disc
Skip] button, or the remote controller’s
Disc [+] and [–] buttons to select a disc.
The current disc will stop playing, and
the newly selected disc will be played.
On the display, the number of the cur-
rent disc has a circle around it.
Play/Pause
TRACK
DISC 3
6
2
5
1
4
REMAIN
Disc Skip
Play/Pause
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Loading Discs During Playback
1To open the disc tray, press the
Open/Close button.
The disc that’s currently playing
remains inside the CDC-3.4 and its disc
bay is empty and won’t come to the
front.
2Load or remove your discs, and
use the [Disc Skip] button or the
remote controller’s Disc [+] and
[–] buttons to access the other
disc bays.
3To close the disc tray, press the
Open/Close button again.
Playback of the current disc continues
uninterrupted until you stop playback
or select another disc.
Tip: If you press one of the Disc Select
buttons, the disc tray will close, and
playback of the newly selected disc will
start automatically.
Adjusting the Display Brightness
Press the [Dimmer] button
repeatedly to cycle through the
following options: normal, nor-
mal with disc tray light off, dim
with disc tray light off, dimmer
with disc tray light off.
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Basic Playback—Continued
■Stopping Playback
■Pausing Playback
■Fast Forward & Fast Reverse
Notes:
• If you fast forward all the way to the end of a disc, fast
forward will be cancelled and the next disc will be
played, unless it’s last disc, in which case playback
will stop.
• If you fast reverse all the way to the beginning of a
disc, fast reverse will be cancelled.
• For MP3 discs, fast reverse only works within the
MP3 track that’s currently playing.
■Selecting the Next or Previous Track
Notes:
• For MP3 discs, you can also select tracks in other fold-
ers.
• The [] and [] buttons only select tracks on
the current disc. So when the last track is being played,
the [] button has no effect, and when the first
track is being played, the [] button will select the
beginning of that track.
• During random playback, the [] button can be
used to select the next random track (see page 21).
• During memory playback, the [] and [] but-
tons can be used to select the next or previous track in
memory (see page 22).
Basic Operation
To stop playback, press the Stop
[] button.
Playback stops and the Play indica-
tor disappears.
To pause playback, press the
Pause [] button.
Playback pauses and the Pause indi-
cator appears on the display.
To resume playback, press the Play []
button or [] button.
Playback resumes and the Pause indi-
cator disappears.
To fast forward during playback,
hold down the [] button.
To fast reverse during playback,
hold down the [] button.
Release the button to cancel fast for-
ward or fast reverse.
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Pause
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To select the next track, press
[] button.
To select the previous track,
press [] button.
If you press the [] button during
playback or while playback is paused,
the beginning of the current track is
selected. Press it twice to select the
beginning of the previous track.
If you use the [] or [] button
to select a track while playback is
stopped, you’ll need to press the Play
[] button to start playback.
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Basic Playback—Continued
There are two modes for selecting MP3 tracks: Naviga-
tion mode and All Folder mode.
■Selecting MP3 Tracks in Navigation Mode
With Navigation mode you can select MP3 tracks by
navigating through the folder hierarchy. This mode can
only be used while playback is stopped.
■Selecting MP3 Tracks in All Folder Mode
With All Folder mode you don’t have to navigate the
folder hierarchy to find an MP3 track because all folders
that contain MP3 tracks appear at the same level. This
mode can only be used while playback is stopped.
■Playing the Selected Track
To play the selected track, press the Play [] button.
Tip: If you press the Play [] button while a folder is
selected, playback start with the first track in that folder.
■Cancelling Navigation or All Folder mode
To cancel Navigation mode or All Folder mode while
selecting MP3 tracks, press the Stop [] button.
Selecting MP3s
1While playback is stopped, press
the Folder [] button.
The CDC-3.4 enters Navigation mode
and “ [ ROOT ] ” appears on the dis-
play.
2Press the Folder [] button once
more.
The name of the first folder one level
down from root appears on the display.
If the disc has no folders, the name of
the first track is displayed.
3Use the Folder []/[] buttons to
select other folders and tracks at
the same level.
Folders that do not contain MP3 tracks
or folders cannot be selected.
4To access tracks or folders inside
another folder, select the folder,
and then press the Folder [] but-
ton.
Use the Folder []/[] buttons to
select the tracks and folders in that
folder.
To move up a level, press the Folder []
button.
Folder
MP3
1
4
FLDR NAME
Folder
MP3
1
4
FLDR NAME
Folder
Folder
TRACK
MP3
1
4
NAME
1While playback is stopped, press
the folder [] button.
The CDC-3.4 enters All Folder mode
and the name of the first folder appears
on the display.
2Use the Folder []/[] buttons to
select a folder.
You can select any of the folders on the
disc that contain MP3 tracks.
3To access the tracks inside the
folder, press the Folder [] but-
ton.
The name of the first track inside the
folder appears on the display.
Use the Folder []/[] buttons to
select the tracks in that folder.
To select another folder, press the
Folder [] button, and then use the
Folder []/[] buttons.
Folder
MP3
DISC
1
FLDR NAME
4
Folder
Folder
TRACK
DISC
MP3
1
4
FLDR NAME

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Basic Playback—Continued
This section explains how to select tracks by number.
Note:
• For MP3 discs, tracks in the current folder can be
selected.
This section explains how to select MP3 folders and
tracks by number.
Selecting Tracks by Number
Use the remote controller’s num-
ber buttons to enter the number
of the track that you want to play.
Playback starts automatically.
For track numbers 1 through 10, simply
press the corresponding button. For
track numbers above 10, press the
[Search] (>10) button and then enter
the numbers in order from left-to-right.
For example, to enter 25, press [Search]
(>10), [2], and then [5].
Search (>10)
Number buttons
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TRACK
DISC
Selecting MP3 Folders & Tracks by
Number
1Press the [Search] (>10) button
repeatedly until “–” appears
below the FLDR indicator on the
display.
If the disc contains ten or more folders,
“– –” appears.
2Use the number buttons to enter
the folder number.
Enter the numbers in order from left-to-
right. For example, to enter folder num-
ber 25, press [2] and then [5].
The name of the specified folder
appears on the display.
3Press the [Search] (>10) button
again.
Under the TRACK indicator, “–”
appears.
4Use the number buttons to enter
the track number.
Playback starts automatically.
If the folder contains 100 or more
tracks, single- and double-digit track
numbers must be preceded with zeros.
For example, to enter track number 32,
press [0], [3], and then [2].
Tip:
You can select any MP3 track on the
entire disc without specifying its folder.
To do this, press the [Search] (>10) but-
ton repeatedly until the FLDR indicator
disappears and “–” appears below the
TRACK indicator. Then use the num-
ber buttons to enter the track number.
Tracks on the disc are numbered in
order of hierarchy. Playback starts
automatically.
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Basic Playback—Continued
This section explains how to display various informa-
tion, including the remaining track time, remaining disc
time, disc name, track name, and various ID3 tags for
MP3 tracks, including title name, artist name, and so on.
■Audio CD
Elapsed track time: The length of time that the current
track has been playing (default display).
Remaining track time: The amount of time remaining
for the current track (REMAIN indicator appears).
Remaining disc time: The amount of time remaining
for the entire disc (REMAIN and TOTAL indicators
appear).
■MP3 Disc
Elapsed track time: The length of time that the current
track has been playing (default display).
Track name: Name of the current track.
Folder name: Name of the current folder.
Title name: Title of the current track (if ID3 tag pres-
ent).
Artist name: Name of the artist (if ID3 tag present).
Album name: Name of the album (if ID3 tag present).
Sampling rate and bit rate: Sampling rate and bit rate
of the current track.
Notes:
• To display the disc name, while playback is stopped,
press the [Display] button.
• If a track or folder name contains a character that can-
not be displayed, it will be displayed as “TRACK n”
or “FOLDER n,” “n” being the track or folder number.
You can set the CDC-3.4 so that it displays under-
scores in place of any undisplayable characters (see
page 24).
Displaying Information
During playback, press the [Dis-
play] button repeatedly to cycle
through the following options.
Dimmer Display
Standby/On
Standby
Play/Pause
Stop
Disc Skip
Open
/Close
Repeat Random
Folder Folder
Disc Select
123456
Direct Digital Path
Display
Display
TRACK
DISC
TRACK
DISC REMAIN
TOTALDISC REMAIN
TRACK
DISC
M
FLDR
TRACK
M
NAME
M
FLDR NAME
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Advanced Playback
With the Next Selection function you can cue up the
track, folder, or disc that you want to play next.
■Cancelling the Next Selection Function
To cancel the Next Selection function, press the [Next
Selection] button. The number of the specified track,
folder, or disc will flash on the display. Then press the
[Clear] button, followed by the [Next Selection] button.
The NEXT indicator will disappear.
■Changing the Specified Track, Folder, or Disc
To change the specified track, folder, or disc, press the
[Next Selection] button. The number of the specified
track, folder, or disc will flash on the display. Select
another track, folder, or disc as explained before, and
then press the [Next Selection] button.
Notes:
• If you specify a folder or track on a disc other than the
current disc, the name of that folder or track will not
be displayed.
• If you set the Next Selection function during memory
playback (page 22) or random playback (page 21),
when the current track finishes, the next specified
track, folder, or disc will be played and the Memory or
Random function will be cancelled.
• If after setting the Next Selection function you use the
Disc Select buttons, [Disc Skip] button, []/[]
buttons, the remote controller’s Disc [+]/[–] buttons,
or number buttons to select another track, or use the
Stop [] button to stop playback, the Next Selection
function will be cancelled.
• The Next Selection function works only once. When
playback of the specified track, folder, or disc starts,
the Next Selection function is reset.
Cuing Up the Next Track, Folder, or Disc
1During playback, press the [Next
Selection] button.
The NEXT indicator flashes on the dis-
play and “_” appears below the DISC
indicator.
2Use the Disc Select buttons to
select a disc.
“ALL,” which means all tracks on the
disc, appears on the display.
To select the entire disc, press the [Next
Selection] button to complete this func-
tion.
3To select a track, use the []/
[] buttons.
To select an individual track or folder
on an MP3 disc, you can use All Folder
mode, as explained on page 17 (note
that you don’t need to stop playback in
this case).
You can also select tracks and folders
by using the number buttons (as
explained on page 18). In this case, the
Next Selection function will be set once
you’ve entered the track number.
If you want to play all the MP3 tracks
in a folder, simply select that folder.
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Disc 1–6
Repeat
Random
Memory
Play
Stop
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NEXTDISC
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NEXTDISC
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4Press the [Next Selection] button
again to set the Next Selection
function.
The specified disc, folder, or track will
be played when, if you specified a disc,
the current disc finishes, if you speci-
fied a folder, when the current folder
finishes, and if you specified a track,
when the current track finishes.
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