Luxman D-380 User manual

Owner`s Manual
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
D-380

COMPACT DISC PLAYER D-380
Contents
Precautions ············································································································· 1
Features of This Unit································································································ 3
Discs This Unit Can Play Back················································································· 4
Before Use ·············································································································· 5
Names and Functions······························································································ 7
Connections ·········································································································· 13
How to Play Back Discs ························································································ 15
Stop/pause the Playback······················································································· 17
Skip/Fast-forward/Rewind ····················································································· 19
Direct search/repeated playback ··········································································· 21
Program Playback ································································································· 23
Random playback/disc information/zoom······························································ 25
Detailed Settings ··································································································· 27
Block Diagram······································································································· 29
Specifications ········································································································ 30
Before Asking for Repair Service············································································ 31

1
Precautions
DO NOT move this unit during playback.
During playback, the disc is rotating at high speed. Do not
try to lift or move this unit as the disc may be damaged.
Otherwise, the disc may be damaged.
When moving this unit
You must remove the disc and close the disc tray when
moving this unit. Then, press the OPERATION switch, and
after turning off the power, unplug the power cord from the
AC outlet. If the unit is moved with a disc remaining inside,
this can cause a malfunction.
Installation place
Install this unit in a location where good ventilation and heat
radiation are assured.
Especially, the installation of this unit where the direct sun-
light is present, where the temperature rises excessively
high such as close to a heater, or where it is humid or dusty
may cause a malfunction even if heat is efficiently released.
Therefore, do not install this unit in such places.
Note:
For heat dispersal, do not install this equipment in a con-
fined space such as a book case or similar unit.
* Note
Wall
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• Install the unit in a stable place such as in the audio rack.
• Do not install this unit near a television or color monitor.
Keep this unit away from such devices as cassette decks
that are subject to magnetism.
• Install this unit onto a level place when possible.
Avoid the following locations for
installation.
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight
• Places subject to humidity and with less ventilation
• Places where are extremely hot or cold
• Places subject to vibration
• Places subject to dust
• Places subject to oil, steam, and heat (such as kitchens)
Do not put articles.
Do not put articles on this unit.
To avoid heat emission
Do not place this unit on such device as an amplifier that
may emit heat. If the unit is installed on a rack, install the unit
below the rack where the amplifier is installed so as to avoid
heat emission from the amplifier and other audio devices.
When this unit is installed in a rack with
glass doors
While the glass doors are closed, do not open the disc tray
by pressing the open/close ( ) button of the remote con-
trol. Disc tray performance will be blocked, and that may
result in a malfunction.
Dew condensation
In winter, be careful when carrying this unit from a cold
place to a warm place or if the room temperature is sud-
denly raised by a heater or the like where this unit is in-
stalled. The unit interior (operating blocks and lens) will have
dew condensation on it. In such a condition, this unit cannot
work normally and playback is impossible. This depends on
the state of dew condensation, but you will be able to enjoy
the music if the unit is left untouched for one to two hours
after it has been turned on and the temperature of this unit
is maintained at room temperature until the condensation
dries.
Even in summer, dew condensation can occur if this unit is
directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner. In such
a case, the installation place should be changed.

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Batteries
Warning: Batteries used for the remote control shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
How to handle discs
• Do not use any deficient disc (with cracks, warp, etc.).
• Do not damage the signal surface of the disc or make it
dirty.
• Do not place paper or a sticker on the disc. They may
warp the disc and playback may become impossible.
In many cases, rental discs carry labels and paste may
protrude from under the label. Before use, check that the
disc is free from protruding paste or the like.
• Do not play two discs in a stack.
How to store discs
• Always put your discs in a case. Store them vertically
where high temperature, high humidity, and direct expo-
sure to sunlight are not prevalent. Places with extremely
low temperature should also be avoided.
• Read the caution notes carefully that are attached to
discs.
Disc cleaning
• If a disc is dirty from fingerprints or dust, the sound qual-
ity may be lowered. Lightly wipe the disc with soft cloth,
from the inside to outer periphery. (Don’t wipe it along the
circumference.)
• Do not use a volatile chemical such as benzine or thinner.
Record spray, anti-static agents, and other such materi-
als cannot be used either.
• Where the disc seems to be very dirty, dip soft cloth in
water, wring it well, and remove contaminants. Lastly, re-
move the moisture with dry cloth.
Disc in a specific shape
This unit cannot accept discs in specific shapes (heart-
shaped, hexagonal, etc.) for playback. Never use such
discs as they can cause malfunctions.
Lens cleaning
If the lens is dusty, sound skips may take place. Do not use
any cleaning discs available on the market because they
may hurt the lens.
Cleaning
• Usually, wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. When the dirt
is hard to remove, dip soft cloth in detergent diluted 5 or
6 times with water, wring it well, and remove contami-
nants. Then, remove the moisture with dry cloth.
• Do not use a solvent like alcohol, benzine, thinner, or
pesticide because such a substance can damage the ex-
terior. In addition, do not let this unit contact a rubber or
plastic form for a long time. That may damage the cabi-
net surface of the unit.
• When using a chemical cloth for cleaning, read the cau-
tion provided with the chemical cloth product.
• Before cleaning, unplug the power cord from the AC out-
let.

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Features of This Unit
Vacuum tube circuit
Single-stage amplification circuit using ECC82 (12AU7).
Low distortion is achieved thanks to P-G feedback from the
plate to the grid.
Fine-tuned EI-type output transformer is equipped.
Output switchover function
The output can be selected between the one through the
vacuum tube circuit from DAC IC and the one directly con-
nected from the solid-state circuit.
Articulation function
Magnetization of the output transformer that may cause the
deterioration of sound quality can be eliminated with use
of sound signals to be played back, by pressing the clear
button on the remote control.
8 mm thick aluminum base
A machined aluminum base with 8 mm in thickness is used
as a base of the CD mechanism. The rigidity of the chas-
sis structure is increased by combining with aluminum front
panel.
Jitter-reduction function
This unit is equipped with a circuit to reduce the clock jitter
in the system clock.
Zoom function
When the ZOOM switch on the remote control is pressed,
the track number and time information can be an enlarged.
4 playback modes
Playback mode can be selected from regular playback, pro-
gram playback, random playback, and repeat playback.
Dimmer function
The brightness of the display window can be switched over
from 4 steps.
Digital output OFF
The digital audio output can be deactivated to improve the
quality of analog audio output.
Filter selection function
The filter can be selected from the normal FIR filter or low
latency IIR filter.
Last memory function
Built-in flash memory can memorize settings such as dim-
mer, digital output ON/OFF, and digital filter, etc.
Analog output terminals
Introduction of 18 mm pitch RCA terminals with gold plating
allow even high-performance line cables with large plugs to
be connected.
PCM5102A manufactured by Burr-Brown
For DAC chip, PCM5102A manufactured by Burr-Brown is
used.
Original technologies
Our traditional round pattern board, OFC internal wiring, and
original custom-made parts are fully and luxuriously used.
Remote control (RD-26)
The remote control is encased in aluminum. Tactile switch-
es will satisfy users with a real operational feeling.
High-inertia power supply
High-inertia power supply circuit that combines a large-ca-
pacity EI-core-type power transformer with tailor-made
3,300 μF x 3 capacitor blocks.
Schottky barrier diode
Application of schottky barrier diode manufactured by Ni-
hon Inter Electronics Corporation that has less switching
noises and higher conversion efficiency to the DC voltage
for the power supply rectifier circuit.
LUXMAN’s original OFC wires
Our original OFC wires are used in the internal wiring to
achieve smooth signal transmission thanks to the non-plat-
ing process on the core wire.
The described company names and product names are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of each company.
―CD player

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Discs This Unit Can Play Back
Types of discs that can be played
The following marks are printed on disc labels, packages, or
CD jackets.
Types of discs this unit can play back
CD-RCD CD-RW
Types of discs this unit cannot play back
SACD
This unit can play back 8 cm CDs without using an adapter.
Do not use an adapter for 8 cm CDs.
• CD-R/CD-RW discs written by a recorder or PC may not
be played back (due to characteristics of discs, scratches,
dirt on discs, dirt on the lens of the unit, dew condensation,
etc.).
• Discs written by a PC may not be played back depending
on the application settings or environment. It is recom-
mended writing the discs in a proper format. (Refer to the
distributor of application for details.)
• Time information may not be displayed when an unfinal-
ized CD-R/CD-RW disc is played back.
• Refer to the precautions for discs for details on how to
handle CD-R/CD-R discs.

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Before Use
Check the accessories.
After unpacking, check if the following accessories are not
missing.
• Power cable
• Remote control (RD-26)
• “AAA” batteries (2 pieces)
• Safety cautions
• Owner's Manual (This document)
How to Use Remote Control
Insert batteries into the remote control.
1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control.
Put your finger on the battery cover claw and slide the cover
downward to remove the cover.
2. Put 2 AAA batteries in the battery case as shown in the illus-
tration on the battery case in consideration of the polarity !
and @.
3. In the reverse order of battery cover removal, put the battery
cover back to the opening of the remote control and slide the
cover upward until it clicks.
• Do not use a new battery and an old one together.
• There may be a case in which the voltages are differ-
ent between two batteries even though their shapes
are the same. Do not use the batteries of different
types together.
• If the remote control is not used for a long time (more
than 1 month), the batteries shall be removed from the
case. If the battery liquid leaks, wipe away the liquid
from the case before inserting new batteries.
• To discard exhausted batteries, follow the instructions
of each local authority.

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Remote control’s range
The remote control can be used by pointing at the remote
control infrared receiver on the front panel of main unit. The
effective distance is approx. 5 m from the main unit and 30°
on both sides from the control infrared receiver.
Do not expose the remote control infrared receiver to direct
sunlight or a strong light source. That may cause malfunc-
tion.
Effective distance:
approx. 5 meters
30° 30°

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Names and Functions
1. Operation switch (OPERATION)
Turns this unit to the operating state.
2. Operation indicator
Blinks during warm-up when the operation switch is turned
on and lights up when the operation state is activated af-
terward.
3. Disc tray
When inserting or removing a disc, this tray is opened or
closed by pressing the open/close switch ( ).
4. Open/close switch ( )
Opens or closes the disc tray.
5. Remote sensor (R)
Receives signals from the accessory remote control.
6. Display window
Displays the operation status of this unit.
It is composed of LED indicators and FL display tube.
Also, when the vacuum tube output is selected, the back
light of the vacuum tube will light up.
7. Vacuum tube output selection switch
(OUTPUT)
Changes the analog output circuit.
VACUUM TUBE: Selects the output through the vacuum
tube circuit.
SOLID STATE: Directly outputs from the D/A converter IC
without vacuum tube circuit.
8. Play switch ( )
Plays back a disc.
9. Play indicator
Lights up while a disc is being played back. Blinks while
playback is being paused.
10. Pause switch ( )
When this switch is pressed during playback, the playback
stops. When this switch is pressed again, the playback
starts again. During pause, the play indicator blinks.
11. Stop switch ( )
Stops playback.
12. Previous switch ( )
When this switch is pressed, the playback returns to the
beginning of track. When this switch is pressed twice, the
playback returns to the beginning of previous track.
13. Next switch ( )
When this switch is pressed, the playback jumps to the be-
ginning of next track.
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1. Vacuum tube display window
When the vacuum tube output is selected, the back light of
the vacuum tube will light up.
2. Digital output indicator (DIGITAL OUT)
Lights up when digital audio output is on.
The on/off of the digital output can be operated by the re-
mote control.
3. Track number (TRK)
“TRK” is indicated on the upper side, and the track number
is shown on the lower side when these display area shows
the track number.
4. Time display mode
The display mode of time is displayed. “REM” is displayed
when showing the remaining time of current track. “T-REM”
is displayed when showing the total remaining time of
disc. This display area does not light up when showing the
elapsed time of track.
5. Playback mode
“RD” is displayed during random playback. “PG” is dis-
played during program playback. This display area does not
light up during regular playback.
6. Time
Displays the elapsed time of current track, remaining time
of current track, or remaining time of disc. Time display is
switched over according to time display mode.
7. Repeat mode
Displays the mode for repeat playback. There are two types
of repeat playback: track repeat (T-REP) and all repeat
(A-REP).
Display window
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Names and Functions
1. Dimmer switch (DIMMER)
Adjusts the brightness of the main unit display window. The
brightness can be adjusted in 4 steps from light off to nor-
mal.
2. Digital filter selection switch (FILTER)
This switch changes the interpolation function of the 32-
bit digital filter. Select a filter depending on your taste. The
sound quality can be changed.
There are two types of filters, and the impulse response of
the interpolation function is shown in the diagrams on the
right.
This setting is stored on the flash memory even when the
power is turned off.
F-1 (normal FIR filter)
F-2 (low latency IIR filter)
Remote control
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2
3
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6
7
8
4
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3. Program switch (PROGRAM)
Programs the track numbers to play back in a desired order.
4. Numeric keys (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0)
These keys are pressed to specify the track numbers for
direct search or program.
5. Clear switch (CLEAR)
Cancels the program settings. Also, if this switch is pressed
for approximately 3 seconds while vacuum tube output is
played back, the articulation function (page 16) will be en-
abled.
6. Previous switch ( )
When this switch is pressed, the playback returns to the
beginning of track. When this switch is pressed twice, the
playback returns to the beginning of previous track.
7. Rewind switch ( )
When this switch is played during playback, audio is re-
wound.
8. Time display switch (TIME)
Switches the time display. Switches the elapsed time of
current track, remaining time of current track, or remaining
time of disc.
9. Open/close switch ( )
Opens or closes the disc tray.
10. Digital output selection switch
(DIGITAL OUT)
A switch to toggle between on and off of digital output
(COAX/OPT).
11. Repeat switch (REPEAT)
This switch is pressed to perform repeat playback. There
are two types of repeat playback: track repeat (T-REP) and
all repeat (A-REP).
12. Random switch (RANDOM)
This switch is pressed to perform random playback.
13. Enter switch (ENTER)
Executes the set or selected items.
14. Play switch ( )
Plays back a disc.
15. Next switch ( )
When this switch is pressed, the playback jumps to the be-
ginning of next track.
16. Pause switch ( )
When this switch is pressed during playback, the playback
stops. When this switch is pressed again, the playback
starts again. During pause, the play indicator blinks.
17. Fast-forward switch ( )
When this switch is played during playback, audio is
fast-forwarded.
18. Zoom switch (ZOOM)
When this switch is pressed during playback, the track
number and time are displayed in an enlarged manner.
19. Stop switch ( )
Stops playback.

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Names and Functions
1. Analog unbalance output terminals
(ANALOG OUT)
Coaxial output terminals to provide unbalanced playback
signals of this unit.
Connect these terminals to an unbalanced input of such
device as an integrated amplifier with a pin cable.
2. Coaxial digital output terminal (COAX)
This terminal is connected to an amplifier that has a digital
input terminal using a coaxial digital cable.
3. Optical digital output terminal (OPT)
Connect this terminal to such device as an amplifier that has
a digital input terminal using an optical digital cable.
This terminal is a shutter-type. Direct the cable connector
correctly when inserting the cable into the terminal. If the
cable connector is inserted forcibly to the wrong direction,
the terminal may be deformed, and the shutter may not be
able to close even after cable disconnection.
4. Power cable terminal (AC IN)
Connect the accessory power cable to supply the power
from the AC outlet on the wall.
Note:
This symbol represents CLASSII apparatus without
functional earth.
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Connections
CONTROL AMPINTEGRATED AMP
(B)
(A)
CD PLAYER
(Equipped with digital input terminals)
D/A CONVERTER
L R L R

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Before connecting
Before connecting other devices, connect the jack side of
the accessory power cable to the AC inlet of this unit.
When connecting, turn off the power supply of this unit and
the power supplies of auxiliary devices to prevent unex-
pected accidents that may be caused by noise.
How to connect power supply
Use the accessory power cable to insert the AC plug in an
outlet on the wall in the listening room.
How to connect output devices
1. Unbalanced connection with such device as
an integrated amplifier
(Refer to the connection diagram (A).)
Connect between the analog unbalanced output terminals
of this unit and the unbalanced input terminals of such de-
vice as an integrated amplifier amplifier with 2 (R and L) pin-
plug cables.
2. Digital output to such device as another D/A
converter
(Refer to the connection diagram (B).)
Connect between digital output terminal (COAX/OPT) of this
unit and such devices as a D/A converter and a CD player
equipped with digital input terminals with a coaxial digital
cable or an optical digital cable.
This terminal is a shutter-type. Direct the cable connector
correctly when inserting the cable into the terminal. If the
cable connector is inserted forcibly to the wrong direction,
the terminal may be deformed, and the shutter may not be
able to close even after cable disconnection.
Upper side
Lower side
The optical terminal is directed as illustrated.

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How to Play Back Discs
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Playback a disc
Remote control
•
Main unit
1. Press the OPERATION switch.
“-OPERATION-” appears on the display window. When the
indication disappears, the unit becomes operable.
When the vacuum tube output is selected, “VACUUM
TUBE WARMING UP” is displayed on the display window
and it counts down in seconds the time to become opera-
ble. (Approx. 30 seconds)
This warm-up time represents the time required for the
heater of the vacuum tube to be warmed up and the bias to
be stabled. During this time, operation other than open/
close ( ) is disabled.
To operate the unit instantly, choose the solid-state output.
2. Press the open/close ( ) switch.
The disc tray opens.
3. Put the disc on the disc tray according
to the guide on the tray.
4. Press the open/close ( ) switch.
The disc tray closes and the disc is loaded.
To start playback quickly, press the play ( ) switch without
pressing the open/close ( ) switch.
Or select a track by pressing a numeric key without press-
ing the open/close ( ) switch, and press the ENTER switch
or play ( ) switch.
Operation switches and numeric keys are not functional
during the period from disc loading to displaying of disc
type. Specifying the next operation, for example specifying
the number of tracks beforehand, can shorten the time be-
fore playback start.
5. Press the play ( ) switch.
There is a difference in sound volume. When vacuum tube
output is selected, the output voltage is 2.4 Vrms. When
solid state is selected, the output voltage is 2.1 Vrms.
Articulation function
Remote control
6. Press the CLEAR switch (approximately
for 3 seconds) during playback of
vacuum tube output.
During demagnetization, “ARTICULATOR” is displayed on
the display window, and the sound signal output will be
turned off. Then, the regular playback resumes after ap-
proximately 15 seconds.

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Stop/pause the Playback
Operation switch Open/close switch ( )
Play switch ( )
Stop switch ( )
Pause switch ( )
Play switch ( )
Pause switch ( )
Stop switch ( )
Open/close switch ( )