Primare CD31 User manual

CD31 Compact Disc Player

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PREFACE
Copyright and acknowledgements
Copyright © 2004 Primare Systems AB. All rights re-
served.
Primare Systems AB
Renvägen 1
SE-352 45 Växjö
Sweden
Issue: CD31
The information in this guide is believed to be correct as
of the date of publication. However, our policy is one of
continuous development and so the information is subject
to change without notice, and does not represent a com-
mit ment on the part of Primare Systems AB.
Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB. All rights
reserved. All other product names are trademarks or regis-
tered trade marks of their respective owners.
FCC Warning:
This equipment generates and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause
interference to radio communications or radio and televi-
sion reception. It has been type-tested and complies with
the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for
a Class B computing device. These limits are intended to
provide reasonable protection against such interference in
home installations.
EEC:
This product has been de signed and type-tested
to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and
EN55020.
This guide was produced by Condesign Ljungby AB.
www.condesign.se
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the CD31 Compact Disc Player
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Using the CD31 with other Primare products
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Technical speci cation
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Power connection
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Safety instructions
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4
Switching on and off
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HOW TO GET STARTED
Power Connection
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Switching on and off
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Back panel connections
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Audio outputs
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Data, RS232, TOS-link, AES/EBU
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Infra-red remote control
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Front panel controls
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USING THE CD31 COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Playing a disc
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To stop play
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To pause a CD
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Locating a position on the disc
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To step between tracks
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To scan through the disc
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PROGRAMMING THE CD31 COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Changing the front panel display
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To change the time display
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Repeating playback
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Programming a selection of tracks
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Random selection of tracks
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To dim the front panel display
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Primare CD31 Compact Disc Player!
This chapter introduces you to its key features, and
explains how you can use it to achieve superb sound from
your CD collection.
Every component of the CD31, from the CD transport to
the audio output stage, has been designed to achieve the
highest possible audio performance.
The Primare CD31 Compact Disc Player uses an advan-
ced DVS mechanism. A precision crystal clock oscillator is
used in addition to the use of jitter correction Burr-Brown
DIR1703 to ensure low jitter, for excellent audio
performance.
Precision digital to analogue conversion
Digital to analogue conversion is performed by four 24
bit/ 96 Khz Burr-Brown PCM1704 of the highest selec-
tion, K-grade!
Interpolation  ltering is carried out by the excellent
DF1704. Circuits capable of true 24 bit input data and 96
Khz sampling rate.
Welcome to the CD31 Compact Disc Player
DAC´s are con gured in a truly balanced con guration
where each DAC uses its own current to voltage conver-
ter stage,  nished in a single ended output stage with an
active current source instead of, the more common, use of
passive resistors.
In addition to providing, the recommended balanced XLR
audio outputs the CD31 also includes unbalanced RCA
for analogue audio output.
For digital outputs there is a selection of three options,
RCA 75ohm (SPDIF), optical TOS-Link and the profes-
sional XLR 110ohm (AES/EBU).

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No compromise power supply for the highest
possible performance
The Primare CD31 Compact Disc Player uses eight
separate isolated power supplies for the digital, analogue
circuits, and transport mechanism, for maximum
isolation.
For the analogue part, discrete and ultrafast
regulation, placed very close to the analogue stage, is used
The result is an extremely high signal to noise ratio, al-
lowing you to take full advantage of the dynamic range
possible with CD.
Careful design for mechanical stability
As with all Primare units, the CD31 Compact Disc Player
is housed in an alloy heavy gauge steel chassis, which
provides strength, rigidity, and screening, while being
effective at damping vibrations from external sources. The
front panel design isolates the display circuitry from the
audio circuitry to avoid interference.
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Intuitive user interface
In keeping with the philosophy of the Primare range
of systems, the CD31 can be controlled through a very
simple and intuitive interface, designed so that it will not
distract you from the pleasure of listening to music on
your system.
In fact most of the features of the CD31 can be accessed
through just six front panel push buttons. The full set of
functions, including scan and programming, is available
using the remote control supplied with the CD31.
Alternatively, all the functions of the CD31 can be
controlled by the C22 remote control, along with the
other Primare components in your system.

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Technical speci cation
Mechanism
DVS
D/A Converter
4 x Burr-Brown 1704 K grade
Output Analogue Unbalanced
2.0 VRMS
Output Analogue Balanced
4.0 VRMS
Output Impedance
100 Ohm
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (-0.5dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio
105 dB
Harmonic Distortion
>0.01% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Digital Output Coaxial (SPDIF)
75 Ohm
Digital Output AES/EBU
110 Ohm
Power Consumption Operating
34 W
Power Consumption Standby
16 W
Dimensions
430 x 385 x 100 mm
Weight
10.5 kg
Color Option
Black, Titanium
Using the CD31 with other Primare
products
Although the CD31 Compact Disc Player is  exible
enough to work with virtually any other equipment you
have in your system, it is ideally suited for use with the
Primare I30 Integrated Ampli er. A particular bene t of
using the CD31 with a Primare preampli er is that you
can control your entire system with a single remote
control, to give you a fully integrated system with the
sim-
plest possible user interface.
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