Pro ceed Disk processor User manual

PR O C E E D
CDP Compact Disc Processor

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTICE
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 interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, 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 the receiver;
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
The information contained in the manual is subject to change without notice. The most current version of this manual will
be posted on our web site at http://www.madrigal.com.
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.
Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the EMC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the
European Community.

Important Safety Instructions
Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Proceed compo-
nent.
1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting
any cables, or when cleaning any component.
2. This product is equipped with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an
earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be
used. If your electrical outlets will not accept this type of plug, an adapter may be purchased.
If an adapter is necessary, be sure it is an approved type and is used properly, supplying an
earth ground. If you are not sure of the integrity of your home electrical system, contact a li-
censed electrician for assistance.
3. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.
4. AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product. If an extension cord must
be used, be sure it is an approved type and has sufficient current-carrying capacity to power
this product.
5. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components.
6. NEVER operate this product with any covers removed.
7. NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.
8. NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.
9. NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks.
10. NEVER bypass any fuse.
11. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.
12. NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your Proceed®dealer.
13. NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.
14. NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
15. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.

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Table of Contents
Unpacking and Placement ....................................................................... 6
Unpacking the CDP ........................................................................................... 6
Remove the Transport Screw ............................................................................ 6
Placement of the CDP ...................................................................................... 6
Operating Voltage
& Frequency ................................................................................................ 7
Voltage label .............................................................................................. 7
A Quick Start… ............................................................................................ 8
Warm up/break-in period ................................................................................. 9
Using the CDP as
a digital processor ............................................................................................ 9
Using the CDP as
a digital preamp ............................................................................................... 9
Special Design Features ........................................................................... 10
Transport Design ............................................................................................... 10
Digital Servo Control ........................................................................................ 10
Input/Output Versatility ................................................................................... 11
Fully balanced design ..................................................................................... 11
24 bit digital architecture
and HDCD® compatibility .............................................................................. 11
Volume Control ................................................................................................ 11
Industrial Design ............................................................................................... 11
Front Panel, CDP ........................................................................................ 12
the extended pause mode ............................................................................ 13
displaying volume ............................................................................................ 15
Rear Panel, CDP ........................................................................................ 18
IR input tip polarity.................................................................................... 20
AC power cord polarity ........................................................................... 21
Remote Control, CDP ................................................................................ 22
Conditions that Affect
IR Performance ................................................................................................ 25
Optimum IR
reception window .................................................................................... 26
Basic Operation ........................................................................................ 27
Loading a CD ................................................................................................... 27
Playing a CD .................................................................................................... 27
Pause ................................................................................................................. 27
Random Play .................................................................................................... 27
Navigating the Disc ......................................................................................... 27
Direct Time Access .......................................................................................... 28
Repeat Disc ...................................................................................................... 28
Repeat Track .................................................................................................... 28
A-B Repeat ....................................................................................................... 29
Adjusting Balance ........................................................................................... 29
Programming the CDP.............................................................................. 30
Introduction to Playlists .................................................................................... 30
Assembling a Playlist........................................................................................ 30

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Programming by Omission .............................................................................. 30
Reviewing a Playlist ......................................................................................... 31
Deleting a Track
from a Playlist ................................................................................................... 31
Adding a Track
to a Playlist ........................................................................................................ 31
Temporarily Ignoring
a Program ......................................................................................................... 31
Erasing a Program ............................................................................................ 31
Customizing the CDP ................................................................................ 32
Navigating the
User Setup Menu ............................................................................................. 32
Operation with Fixed
or Adjustable Outputs ..................................................................................... 32
Displaying Volume ........................................................................................... 33
User-definable Mute Level .............................................................................. 33
Autostandby ..................................................................................................... 35
Using Learning
Remote Controls ....................................................................................... 36
Teaching CDP Front
Panel Commands ............................................................................................ 36
Teaching Other
CDP Commands .............................................................................................. 37
special commands table ........................................................................ 38
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 40
Care and Maintenance ........................................................................... 41
U.S. and Canadian Warranty ................................................................... 42
90-Day Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 42
Five Year Extended Warranty ......................................................................... 42
Obtaining Service ..................................................................................... 43
Specifications ............................................................................................ 44
Dimensions ................................................................................................ 45
Installation Notes ...................................................................................... 46

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Unpacking and Placement
Unpacking the CDP Unpack your CDP Compact Disc Processor and remove all accessories from the
carton.
Important! Keep all packing materials for future transport of your CDP.
Shipping your new component in anything other than its
purpose-designed packing material may result in damage
that is not covered by the warranty.
Remove the Transport Screw Place the CDP Compact Disc Processor upside-down on a soft, clean surface. Re-
move the transport screw from the bottom of the unit and save it with the pack-
ing materials for future use.
Warning! The transport screw must be removed before operating the
CDP, since it immobilizes the transport mechanism during
shipping to prevent damage. This screw must also be
replaced before shipping the unit.
Placement of the CDP The CDP should be placed close to your preamplifier, thus keeping interconnect
cabling reasonably short. It may be placed on a shelf or in a cabinet where it is
convenient to operate.
Drawings are included in this manual to facilitate special installations and custom
cabinetry (see Dimensions).

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Operating Voltage
& Frequency
The CDP Compact Disc Processor is set at the factory (internally) for 100V, 120V,
200V, 220V, or 240V AC mains operation as appropriate for the country in which
it is to be sold. (230V/50Hz only in European Union countries, in compliance
with CE regulations.) Make sure that the label on the rear panel of the CDP (be-
side the AC input receptacle) indicates the correct AC operating voltage for your
location. Attempting to operate the CDP at an incorrect voltage can damage the
unit.
Neither the voltage nor the line frequency setting may be changed by the user.
Voltage label
WARNING: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE,
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR PROPER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE INSIDE; DISCONNECT AC – MAINS
CABLE BEFORE OPENING UNIT.
designed and manufactured in USA
MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
No User Serviceable Components Inside.
For service, contact Madrigal Audio Laboratories or an Authorized
Dealer. Any modification to this equipment will void all warranties.
cdp
S/N
PR O C E E D
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If the AC mains voltage or frequency indicated on your CDP is incorrect, please
contact your local, authorized Proceed dealer or distributor.
The CDP can easily be powered by a normal 15-ampere AC mains line. If other
devices are also powered from the same AC line, their additional power con-
sumption should be taken into account.

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A Quick Start…
We recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin listening to
their new components, and that reading the manual is often done (if at all) at a
later time—perhaps while listening to music with the new product itself. We
strongly recommend that you read this manual thoroughly, as the CDP Compact
Disc Processor incorporates many unusual features that enhance its operation.
Fortunately, we can help you get some music up and running on your system
quickly, so that you may begin enjoying your new CD player while reading more
about it. The goal here is simply to make some music as quickly as possible. The
following procedure assumes that the rest of your system is already connected
(e.g., preamplifier to power amplifier, to speakers), and that you are using the
CDP as a CD player rather than as a digital preamplifier.
1 TURN OFF YOUR ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
This minimizes the opportunity for a momentary electrical surge disturbing
your system while making connections. If you have a large power amplifier,
allow its power supply to fully discharge before proceeding (which may
take as long as several minutes, depending on its design).
2 REMOVE THE TRANSPORT SCREW FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CDP
If you have not done so already, remove the knurled transport screw from
the bottom of the CDP now. Be sure to save it and all packing material for
possible future use. (Tip: consider taping it to the rear of the unit so it will
be found the moment you need it.) Shipping the CDP without proper pack-
ing material and without the transport screw in its proper position may
cause damage to the unit that would not be covered by the warranty.
3 CONNECT THE CDP TO AC POWER
Connect the AC cord to the CDP at the receptacle on the rear panel, and
then to your AC outlet. Depress the front panel power button. The CDP will
take a few moments to initialize.
4 CONNECT THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUTS TO APPROPRIATE INPUTS ON
YOUR PREAMP
The CDP provides for both balanced and single-ended interconnection (via
XLR and RCA connectors, respectively). Choose either the balanced (pre-
ferred) or single-ended outputs, and connect them to a line-level input on
your preamplifier (probably labeled “CD” or some such), using high quality
cables.
5 POWER UP THE REST OF THE SYSTEM (POWER AMPLIFIER LAST)
Always turn the power amplifier(s) off first, and on last. This good habit
minimizes the opportunity for unexpected transients to be passed to your
loudspeakers. (Another good habit: turn the volume down on your preamp
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6 SELECT THE INPUT YOU ARE USING ON YOUR PREAMPLIFIER
Take care that a Tape Monitor switch does not override your selection of
the input on your preamplifier, or you will be struck by how “quiet” your
new CD player is.…
7 LOAD A DISC IN THE DRAWER AND PRESS PLAY; SLOWLY RAISE THE
VOLUME ON YOUR PREAMPLIFIER
Congratulations! You should now be able to enjoy your favorite music while
reading the rest of this manual. (Please, do read the rest of this manual.)
Warm up/break-in period Although your Proceed CDP Compact Disc Processor delivers outstanding perfor-
mance straight out of the box, you should expect to hear it continue to improve
as it reaches its normal operating temperatures and its various components
“break-in.” It has been our experience that the greatest changes occur within the
first 300 hours as the CDP reaches thermal equilibrium and the capacitors fully
form. After this initial break-in period, the performance of your new product
should remain quite consistent for years to come.
The only exception to this rule is if power is removed from the unit for an ex-
tended period of time, allowing it to cool down. Depending on the degree of
cooling involved, you should expect a brief warm-up period before the CDP’s
sound quality is at its best. Unless your CDP was allowed to become quite
chilled, subsequent thermal re-stabilization should not take long.
Using the CDP as
a digital processor
The CDP incorporates two digital inputs for use with digital sources such as
laserdisc players, digital recorders, and digital cable radio systems. These digital
inputs use the digital audio processor in the CDP. In relatively straightforward sys-
tems with only one or two digital sources beyond the CD player itself, the CDP
may be the only digital processor needed.
You may access either of the digital sources connected to the two auxiliary digital
inputs on the CDP by pressing source on the remote control. This action cycles
through the CD transport portion of the CDP, to Input 1 (the S/PDIF input), to In-
put 2 (the EIAJ input), then returning to the CD.
Using the CDP as
a digital preamp
Since the CDP already includes some input selection capabilities, the addition of
a high quality volume control turns it into a combination CD player/digital
preamplifier. In simple systems consisting only of three or fewer digital sources,
amplification and loudspeakers, the CDP may be the only control center needed.
Most owners of the CDP will also have analog sources (radio, tape, VCR, etc.) and
will therefore require an analog preamplifier. For this reason, the CDP’s volume
control circuitry is bypassed by default (as shipped from the factory). But if you
would prefer to use the CDP’s volume control circuitry, you may enable it in the
Setup menu. Please see Customizing the CDP, later in this manual for details.

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Special Design Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the CDP Compact Disc Processor. The Mad-
rigal design team is confident you will enjoy the outstanding performance of the
CDP for many years. In case you are interested in technical details, what follows
is a brief outline of some of the key technologies in your new CD player.
Transport Design The first portion of any CD player it its transport: the mechanism by which infor-
mation is recovered from the disc itself and made ready for conversion to analog.
The characteristics of an outstanding CD transport are simple to define: it must
recover the correct data from the disc, and deliver it to the digital processor por-
tion of the CD player without any timing errors (sometimes called “jitter”). As
simple as this sounds, achieving it in reality has been extremely difficult—as evi-
denced by the significant sonic differences between various CD transports.
Conventional CD transport design depends on the quality of the oscillator used
to control the rate at which the disc itself spins. This oscillator exists in an ex-
tremely “noisy” electrical environment close to the motor that spins the disc. The
electrical noise introduces timing errors in the delivery of the digital signal that
have come to be known as “jitter.” Subsequent handling of the digital audio sig-
nal in traditional transport designs cannot improve upon this “jittery” signal, lack-
ing a better reference. To the contrary, the various stages of signal processing be-
tween the laser pickup and the final output can only contribute additional jitter of
their own.
The Proceed CDP leaps beyond conventional digital audio technology by em-
ploying a proprietary, closed-loop jitter-reduction system in conjunction with a
double speed CD-ROM drive. Using a custom-made crystal oscillator with better
than five part-per-million accuracy, the digital signal is reclocked immediately be-
fore being sent to the digital to analog converters, eliminating transport-related
jitter from the digital audio signal. This same crystal oscillator controls the all-digi-
tal servo used to control the rate at which the disc spins, and the digital to analog
conversion process.
In effect, the design of the CDP turns the accepted status quo on its head. By
placing the all-important reference clock immediately prior to digital to analog
conversion, and slaving both the mechanical subassemblies and the digital to ana-
log converters to it rather than the other way around, the signal presented to the
outputs of the CDP is virtually uncontaminated by jitter. The sonic advantages of
this design are immediately apparent in the clarity, warmth and stunning dynamic
contrasts exhibited by the CDP.
Digital Servo Control The laser mechanism used in the CDP uses all digital servo controls of its opera-
tions. Critical functions such as focus and tracking are handled completely in the
digital domain with mathematical precision. Whereas conventional, analog servos
require periodic realignments for optimum performance (to compensate for the
aging of various analog components), a digital servo remains stable over time,
never needing readjustment under normal conditions.
Input/Output Versatility The CDP incorporates two digital inputs, allowing two external digital sources
such as a laserdisc player and a digital recorder to benefit from the excellent digi-

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tal processor that is incorporated within. The two most common digital interfaces
are supported for the widest compatibility: eiaj optical (sometimes called
“TosLink™”) and s/pdif electrical, via an RCA connector.
A high quality S/PDIF digital output is also provided via an RCA connector. This
digital output may be used to feed the selected source signal to the input of a
digital recorder or to an outboard digital processor. (This output benefits from the
closed-loop jitter reduction circuitry described above when the CD transport is
the selected source.)
Fully balanced design The CDP is fully balanced in both the analog and digital domains. The auxiliary,
single-ended digital inputs are immediately converted to balanced signals before
any further routing or processing of the signal. Conversion to analog is accom-
plished in two opposing polarity 18-bit converters per channel.
This approach maintains the integrity of the signal, reducing the opportunities for
music-destroying noise and digital artifacts to enter the signal path.
24 bit digital architecture
and HDCD®compatibility
All digital filtering and processing maintains a true 24-bit throughput capability,
providing greater digital resolution than any existing source component. Even the
most stringent requirements of professionals can easily be met with this design.
In addition, the CDP also incorporates High Definition Compatible Digital®de-
coding to take full advantage of the increased resolution available from HDCD®
encoded 16-bit CDs. The High Definition Compatible Digital®format retains much
of the resolution inherent in professional twenty bit recordings by encoding this
information more efficiently within the sixteen bit space available within the
Compact Disc format.
Volume Control The CDP’s volume control may be enabled in the Setup menu (see Customizing
the CDP). Through most of the useful range of this scale, the increments are
slightly more than 1⁄2dB per step, providing excellent volume resolution. Signifi-
cantly, this volume control circuitry uses an advanced hybrid analog and digital
design that avoids the sonic penalties associated with purely digital volume con-
trols.
Industrial Design The CDP shares the handsome industrial design of other Proceed components
such as the PRE preamplifier. Dark buttons against a light face simplify the opera-
tion of the CDP, even in a dimly-lit room. The large, easily read display provides
information as to the operational status of the CDP from across the room, making
the supplied remote control more genuinely useful than on products lacking such a
display.
In keeping with its sophisticated design, the CDP also incorporates a Madrigal-
designed loading mechanism. Contrasting strongly with the bulky, plastic drawers
commonly used, the slim 1⁄8inch drawer is machined from a solid piece of alumi-
num and rides on highly polished steel and Teflon™ bearings. Its variable-speed
design opens and closes quickly, but without jarring the disc contained within,
nor risking a jam from dislodging it.

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PR O C E E D
cdp
display
power program– program+ prev/rew play/pause next/f.fwd
stop/drawer repeat
disc track
time rem. on disc
mute
random program
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13 4 5
12 13 17
2 6
11 1514 16
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Front Panel, CDP
1 POWER & POWER LED
Assuming that the CDP’s power cord is connected to AC power, pressing
this latching power button connects the CDP to the AC mains and turns on
the unit. When power is restored after an interruption, the CDP will be
ready to operate (that is, it won’t be in standby mode), after a few mo-
ments’ delay to allow its circuits to stabilize.
While the CDP is in standby (see 9, below), the LED above the power but-
ton is red. When the CDP is ready to operate (that is, when it is not in
standby mode), this LED is amber. Naturally, when AC power is off, the LED
is off.
2 PROGRAM – AND PROGRAM + BUTTONS
Using these two buttons, the CDP can be easily programmed to play a spe-
cial “playlist,” or sequence of tracks, on any particular disc. Pressing
program + adds a selection to a program (or advances through an existing
playlist when reviewing a program you have already created).
Alternatively, it may be simpler to omit the one or two songs that you have
heard too many times on the radio, playing the rest of the tracks in order.
Pressing program – will delete the selected track from the playlist, omitting
it on playback.
A program may be entered any time a disc is in the CDP and the unit is in
the stop mode. For detailed information on programming the CDP, see Pro-
gramming the CDP later in this manual.

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3 PREV/REW BUTTON
Pressing this button momentarily will return you to the beginning of the
current track. Pressing it repeatedly will move you backward through the
available tracks, one at a time. Pressing and holding this button will instead
perform a reduced-volume reverse scan of the music, reminiscent of the
audible rewind function found on many cassette decks. This scanning mode
allows you to quickly find a particular point within a track.
(Note that if you press prev/rew within two seconds of the beginning of a
track, the CDP will assume that you meant to go further back and take you
to the beginning of the previous track rather than the current track.)
4 PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
Press this button in order to play a disc. If a programmed sequence of
tracks exists for that particular disc, the program will be played from its be-
ginning. Also, as you might expect, you may press the play button immedi-
ately after placing a disc in the CDP’s drawer; the drawer will close and the
CDP will enter the play mode as soon as it has read the disc’s table of con-
tents.
Pressing this button during play will pause the CDP at that point within
the track; the time display will blink slowly as a reminder that you are in
the pause mode.
the extended pause mode After about two minutes in pause, the CDP will go automatically into an
“extended pause” mode that stops the disc and turns off the laser against
the possibility that you have been called away and may not return for some
time. The extended pause mode is indicated by the display blinking more
slowly than in normal pause. You may force the CDP to enter extended
pause by pressing and holding the play/pause button for about five sec-
onds.
In effect, extended pause is much like stop, with the exception that press-
ing play will return you to the point on the disc where you had left off lis-
tening, after only a momentary hesitation to spin the disc back up to speed
and scan to the appropriate point.
5 NEXT/F.FWD BUTTON
Pressing this button momentarily will advance the CDP to the beginning of
the next track. Pressing and holding this button will instead perform a re-
duced-volume fast forward scan of the music, reminiscent of the audible
fast forward function found on many cassette decks. This scanning mode
allows you to quickly find a particular point within a track.
6 INFRARED TRANSCEIVER (WITHIN DISPLAY)
Infrared commands transmitted from the remote control are received by a
receiver behind this section of the display. Remote control of the CDP may
be unreliable if there is not a clear line of sight between the remote control
and the receiver (if the remote is far off-axis, or if the CDP is within a cabi-
net, for example). In such a case consider using a third-party IR repeater to
route the signal to the IR input jack on the rear panel (see Rear Panel, CDP,
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In addition to receiving IR commands, the CDP has the ability to teach a
learning remote control its own commands from an IR transmitter located
in this same area. (See Using Learning Remote Controls for more informa-
tion.)
7 TIME INDICATOR
The time section of the display can be set to display any of the following
four indications of time in minutes and seconds: time elapsed in track,
time elapsed on disc, time remaining on disc, time remaining in track.
These four options are accessed by pressing the display button to the right
of the display (see 9, below), which cycles through the four modes of time
display, using the on disc and time rem. LEDs to indicate which mode is
chosen at any moment. When in stop, the indicated time will normally de-
fault to the total remaining time on the disc (or in the playlist for the cur-
rent disc, if programmed). This time indication may be changed if desired
once in stop.
8 TRACK INDICATOR
The next two characters are used to indicate the number of the track being
played. When a compact disc is loaded but the transport is in the stop
mode, this same space indicates the total number of tracks on the disc (or
in the program for the current disc, if programmed).
9 MUTE INDICATOR
The CDP’s remote control includes a mute button to allow quick and easy
reduction of the system’s volume when desired. The output level of the
CDP will quickly reduce by a user-defined amount (approximately -20 dB
as delivered from the factory) when mute is engaged. This LED flashes red
while ramping the volume up or down on the CDP, then glows red continu-
ously for the duration of muted playback. Pressing mute again will ramp the
volume back to its previous setting.
Note: The mute indicator will continue to operate even when the
display is turned off, in order to avoid any unpleasant
surprises (such as might happen when you attempt to mute
an already-muted system, inadvertently raising the volume
instead).
10 D IS PL AY BUT TON
The display button cycles through the four time display modes used to in-
dicate where you are on the disc. These four display modes are:
•time elapsed in track (neither LED lit)
•time elapsed on disc (on disc LED lit)
•time remaining on disc (on disc and time rem. LEDs lit)
•time remaining in track (time rem. LED lit)

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These four options are accessed by repeatedly pressing the display button,
which cycles through the four modes. In effect, the CDP assumes you will
be most interested seeing elapsed time on the current track; only depar-
tures from that assumption are denoted by LEDs. The CDP will remember
the last display mode selected and continue to display that information until
you change it, except in stop (when it always defaults to showing the time
remaining on disc, or in the disc’s playlist if it has been programmed). If
desired, once in stop the time indication may be changed to show any of
the other display modes.
displaying volume If you elect to use the CDP’s volume control (see Customizing the CDP),
you may change the default display in the round window from the track
number to the current volume setting by pressing and holding the display
button. (You may return to a default display of the track number by clicking
display again.) By default, the CDP will display the track number until ei-
ther the up or the down button is pressed; it will then display the volume
for four seconds (to allow you to see what you are doing). Once the vol-
ume is displayed, continued (or repeated) pressing of the up or down but-
tons will change the output level.
11 DRAWER
The CDP employs an elegant, slim drawer that is machined from a solid
piece of aluminum. It is normally opened and closed by pressing the
stop/drawer button. If opened, it may also be closed simply by gently
pushing the front edge inward (as though you were going to close it manu-
ally). The CDP will interpret this as a request to close the drawer and take
over for you, smoothly closing the drawer.
If the CDP senses an obstruction during opening of the drawer mechanism,
it will stop where it is and wait for your intervention. After removing the
obstruction, press either the play or the stop/drawer button again to close
the drawer normally.
Similarly, if the CDP senses an obstruction during the closing of its drawer
(as might be caused by an improperly seated CD, or an inquisitive child’s
finger), it will stop immediately and attempt to reopen. If the nature of the
obstruction prevents this also, it will stop where it is and wait for your inter-
vention. After removing the obstruction, press the stop/drawer button again
to close the drawer.
12 STOP/DRAWER BUTTON
Pressing this button once while a disc is playing will stop the disc, resulting
in the total number of tracks and the total time on the disc being displayed
(unless you elect to display volume information instead; see displaying vol-
ume, page 15). (Both the disc and the time rem. LEDs are lit in stop to
clarify the meaning of the information being displayed at this point.)
Pressing this button once the disc has stopped, or if there is no disc in the
transport, will cause the drawer to open. If the disc is still playing, you may
press the button twice rapidly, to effect both the stop command and the
drawer open command; the CDP will remember the second button push
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Pressing the stop/drawer button will cause an open drawer to close. If it
senses a disc in the drawer, the CDP will take a moment to read the disc’s
table of contents so that it may display the total number of tracks and the
total time on the disc for your information.
Finally, pressing and holding the stop/drawer button while the CDP is
stopped will display the version number of the operating software and its
checksum. This “hidden feature” allows you to double-check the version
number and integrity of the software in your unit without having to open it
up, should this ever become necessary.
13 REPEAT BUTTON AND INDICATORS
You may choose to either repeat the entire disc (including any programs
you might have entered for that particular disc) or an individual track by
pressing the repeat button. From normal operation, the first press of the
repeat button will light the disc LED below the display. Pressing the repeat
button again will light the track LED. Pressing it a third time will cycle out
of any repeating mode, as will pressing stop/drawer at any time. In either
case, both repeat LEDs will be extinguished.
The disc repeat LED is lit when the CDP is set to repeat a disc (or a disc’s
program, if it has one) endlessly.
The track repeat LED is lit when the CDP is set to repeat a single track
endlessly.
14 TIME ON DISC AND TIME REMAINING LED INDICATORS
These LEDs are used to indicate which of the four available display modes
the CDP is in. The four indications of time that can be displayed are:
•time elapsed in track (neither LED lit)
•time elapsed on disc (on disc LED lit)
•time remaining on disc (on disc and time rem. LEDs lit)
•time remaining on track (time rem. LED lit)
These four options are accessed by repeatedly pressing the display button,
which cycles through the four modes. If a custom playlist exists for the cur-
rent disc, time elapsed or remaining “on disc” refers to the playlist rather
than the entire disc.
15 HDCD®INDICATOR
This LED will automatically illuminate whenever the CDP is decoding an
HDCD encoded recording, whether from the CD transport section or from
an external digital source.

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16 RANDOM LED INDICATOR
By pressing rndm on the remote control, the CDP will enter a random play
mode in which the order of the current disc’s playlist is scrambled, and
then played. The random LED on the front panel will illuminate to indicate
this random play mode. Moreover, placing the CDP into random play
mode while the disc repeat function is engaged will cause it to play the
various tracks on the disc randomly indefinitely (until you stop it). This can
be a great way to provide background music during a dinner party, for ex-
ample.
17 PROGRAM LED INDICATOR
The program LED is used in conjunction with the program+ and program–
buttons to indicate those tracks that are either included in or excluded from
the current playlist. (See Programming the CDP for more information.)

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1 SINGLE-ENDED ANALOG OUTPUTS
These outputs provide single-ended analog audio (via cables equipped
with RCA-type connectors) to a preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver
equipped with single-ended inputs. Most components accept this type of
output.
If you engage the volume control circuitry in the CDP, these outputs may be
routed directly to a power amplifier. This mode of operation is somewhat
less desirable sonically than using a high quality active preamplifier, but
may be advantageous under some circumstances.
Note: When you engage the volume control circuitry in the CDP, the
volume will initially be set to 00 as a safety measure to protect
your loudspeakers. You will need to raise the volume before
you will be able to hear any output from your CDP.

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If you choose to use the single-ended outputs of the CDP, connect its right-
channel and left-channel single-ended outputs to the corresponding inputs
on your preamplifier (or power amplifier if you are using the variable out-
put mode of the CDP), using high quality single-ended interconnecting
cable such as Madrigal’s CZ Gel-2.
2 BALANCED ANALOG OUTPUTS
These outputs provide balanced analog audio (via cables equipped with
XLR-type connectors) to a preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver
equipped with balanced inputs. Balanced interconnection between the CDP
and the component that follows it offers the best quality interconnection
and is highly recommended.
If you engage the volume control circuitry in the CDP, these outputs may be
routed directly to a power amplifier that accepts balanced inputs. This
mode of operation is less desirable sonically than using a high quality ac-
tive preamplifier, but may be advantageous under some circumstances.
Note: When you engage the volume control circuitry in the CDP, the
volume will initially be set to 00 as a safety measure to protect
your loudspeakers. You will need to raise the volume before
you will be able to hear any output from your CDP.
The pin assignments of these XLR-type male outputs conform to the inter-
national AES standard, and are as follows:
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Pin 1: Signal ground
Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting)
Pin 3: Signal – (inverting)
Connector ground lug: chassis ground
Refer to your preamplifier’s operating manual to verify that the pin assign-
ments of its input connectors correspond to the CDP. If not, wire the cable
so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin, or
reverse the leads of both your speaker cables to “reverse the reversal” and
restore correct polarity.
If you choose to use the balanced outputs of the CDP, connect its right-
channel and left-channel balanced outputs to the corresponding inputs on
your preamplifier (or power amplifier if you are using the variable output
mode of the CDP), using high quality balanced interconnecting cable such
as Madrigal’s CZ Gel-1.
3 DIGITAL OUTPUT
This output provides digital audio (via a 75Ωcable equipped with RCA-
type connectors) to the digital input of a DAT, CD-R, MD, DCC, or any other
component that accepts an S/PDIF electrical digital input. It automatically
sends a copy of the currently selected digital source’s datastream to the
connected device for recording or further digital processing. (The digital
output is unaffected by changes in the volume control circuitry of the CDP,
allowing you to adjust volume without affecting your digital recordings.)

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Connect the digital output of the CDP to the RCA input of your digital re-
corder using a high quality 75Ωcable such as Madrigal MDC-2.
4 EIAJ DIGITAL INPUT
This input accepts digital audio conforming to the EIAJ optical (sometimes
called “Toslink”) digital interface standard from the EIAJ digital output of a
digital FM tuner, compact disc player, laserdisc player, or digital audio re-
corder.
Connect the digital output of your digital source component to the EIAJ
input of the CDP using a high quality EIAJ optical cable. It is accessed by
pressing source on your remote control, and indicated by In 2 in the CDP
display. (Pressing source repeatedly will cycle you from CD to In 1 to In 2,
and back to CD again.)
5 S/PDIF (RCA) DIGITAL INPUT
This input accepts digital audio conforming to the 75ΩS/PDIF digital inter-
face standard (via a cable equipped with RCA-type connectors) from the
digital output of a digital FM tuner, compact disc player, laserdisc player, or
digital audio recorder.
Connect the digital output of your digital source component to the RCA in-
put of the CDP using a high quality 75Ωcable such as Madrigal MDC-2. It
is accessed by pressing source on your remote control, and indicated by In
1in the CDP display. (Pressing source repeatedly will cycle you from CD to
In 1 to In 2, and back to CD again.)
6 REMOTE IR INPUT AND REMOTE TURN-ON OUTPUT
The CDP incorporates an infrared repeater input to facilitate a wide range
of installation options. If desired, the CDP may be placed inside a cabinet
or outside the normal line-of-sight in the listening area, with the controlling
IR signal being relayed to the CDP by any of a number of commercially-
available IR repeaters.
The specifications for this IR input call for a triggering voltage of 5-12 volts
at no more than 100 milliamperes of current, with the tip of the 1⁄8" mini-
plug having positive polarity, as below:
IR input tip polarity
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5-12 volts @ less
than 100 mA
If you would like more information on the possibility of using an infrared
repeater with your CDP, please contact your Proceed dealer.
The CDP also includes a remote turn-on output trigger that can control a
Proceed power amplifier. If you choose to drive a Proceed AMP 2 directly
from the CDP (using the CDP’s adjustable output mode), connecting this
output with the matching input on the AMP 2 will allows you to turn both
units on or off from the CDP remote control’s standby button.