Roksan Audio Blak User manual

Roksan Audio Ltd
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ROKSAN AUDIO
Roksan Audio Ltd, Jubilee Close, Townsend Lane, London, NW9 8TR, United Kingdom
Website: www.roksan.co.uk | email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
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blak CD Player
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Roksan Audio Ltd
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ROKSAN AUDIO
Roksan Audio Ltd, Jubilee Close, Townsend Lane, London, NW9 8TR, United Kingdom
Website: www.roksan.co.uk | email: [email protected].uk
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Registered in England | Number: 3089229 | VAT Number: 719 3079 23 | Director: T Hashemi
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Warning: Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only qualified persons
should remove the cover or attempt to service
this unit due to the risk of eye injury.

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Website: www.roksan.co.uk | email: [email protected].uk
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
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This manual is divided into the following sections:
• Safety Instructions (accompanying card)
• Introduction
• Safety Certification
• Cautions
• Installation
• Setup
• Operation
• Troubleshooting
• Guarantee
• Specifications

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Website: www.roksan.co.uk | email: [email protected].uk
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Roksan blak CD Player. This CD Player is designed
and manufactured to the highest specification and rigorously tested to reward you with many
years of listening pleasure.
Your blak CD Player is an integral part of your system. Its correct installation, set-up and
operation will have a significant influence on the performance of the entire hi-fi installation.
Please read the contents of this manual thoroughly. It will help you to understand your hi-fi
equipment better and further enhance your listening pleasure.
UNPACKING
Included in the packing of your blak CD Player you will find:
• One mains lead fitted with the correct mains power plug for your country
• One Roksan R7 V.3 remote control
After disconnecting the blak CD Player from the mains supply, the cabinet and front panel
may be cleaned with a lightly dampened soft cloth or chamois leather. Avoid using abrasives
or solvents.
EU DIRECTIVES
This product is designed to comply with the legal provisions of EU Directives 89/3336/EC
and 72/23/EC. The standards which have been applied are those which were in force at the
time of the introduction of this product.
This product bears the CE mark.
This product is compliant to EN 60065.
This product must be earthed.
Please ensure that other equipment connected to it is earthed according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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CAUTIONS
Your blak CD Player is set to operate from a fixed supply voltage which is marked on a label
next to the mains input plug. Before connecting the mains lead please check that your mains
supply corresponds to this label as below:
230V Products: Voltage Range: 220V – 240V
115V Products: Voltage Range: 110V – 120V
100V Products: Voltage Range: 90V – 110V
The mains lead supplied with this product has an IEC mains socket which plugs into the IEC
connector on the unit’s rear panel. The other end is normally attached to the appropriate
mains plug for your country. In the UK this is the standard UK13A plug.
This plug should usually not be removed from the lead. If you do remove it, please dispose
of it safely so that it cannot be plugged into a mains socket whilst in a potentially dangerous
condition. We suggest that you obtain a complete replacement lead from your dealer.
Should you move to another country where either the mains voltage or the mains plugs are
different from those as supplied with your CD Player, please contact the appointed Roksan
distributor for assistance.
Please observe correct mains polarity at all times.
The CD Player mains fuses are located on the rear panel next to the IEC mains connector.
They must only be replaced by the fuse of the type and rating as described on the fuse rating
label on the rear panel of the unit.
This product requires connection to earth (ground). The earth wire (in the UK this is colour
coded green/yellow) of the mains cable supplied with your CD Player must be connected to
a suitable earthing point established for this purpose by your electricity supply company. If
you are in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
If the equipment is likely to be unattended for a longer period of time, please unplug it from
the mains supply.
AC MAINS SUPPLY

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GENERAL CAUTIONS
This equipment may generate or use Radio Frequency energy. The user may lose the right to
operate this equipment if unauthorised modifications are made.
FCC WARNING
Properly installed, this unit should not cause harmful interference to radio
communications, There is, however, no guarantee that such interference will not
occur in a specific installation. If interference arises (which you can determine by switching
the unit off and on) you could try to remedy matters by the following:
• Re-orient or re-locate the receiving antenna
• Increase the distance between the CD Player and receiver
• Connect the unit to a different mains circuit from that of the receiver
• Consult your Roksan appointed dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help
and advice
INTERFERENCE
Your blak CD Player should be located in a well ventilated area and kept away from sources
of heat, dust and humidity and out of direct sunlight. The CD Player may be positioned either
as a free standing unit or alongside another audio/video product. Never place the player on
carpet or any surface likely to hinder normal ventilation.
Never allow liquids or other objects to fall into the unit. This unit contains no user serviceable
parts. DO NOT remove any panels or attempt to service it yourself. Unauthorised servicing
will void the warranty.
LOCATION

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INSTALLATION
blak CD PLAYER - FRONT PANEL VIEW
• 1. Mains on / off switch
• 2. Display time button
• 3. CD disc tray
• 4. LED display
• 5. Function LEDs
• 6. Track back button
• 7. Track forward button
• 8. Play / Pause button
• 9. Open / Close disc tray button
• 10. Stop button
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blak CD PLAYER - REAR PANEL VIEW
• 11. Analogue Output - Left & Right. Phono: RCA, Balanced: XLR
• 12. Digital Outputs - Optical: Toslink, Balanced: AES/EBU, Coaxial: RCA
• 13. Voltage & Fuse Label
• 14. AC Mains Fuse Holder
• 15. IEC Mains Inlet Socket
11 12 13 14 15

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SETUP
Please refer to the front & rear panel views.
The moulded IEC connector of the supplied mains lead should be plugged into the socket
(15) on the rear of the unit first and then plugged into the mains supply. The mains power
switch (10) is on the front underside of the CD Player. This switch can be left on; if however
the CD player is likely to be unattended for a long period, switch it off and unplug the mains
lead from the wall.
CONNECTING MAINS POWER
ANALOGUE OUTPUT:
The Analogue Outputs (11) use Gold plated RCA Phono sockets and should be connected to
the CD or LINE input of your Preamplifier or Amplifier. Standard convention: Right Channel –
Red; Left Channel – Black or White.
DIGITAL OUTPUT:
The Digital Outputs (11) utilise; Gold plated RCA Phono socket for Coaxial SPDIF output,
Toslink for Optical output and XLR for Balanced AES/EBU output. Any of these could be
connected to a corresponding input of an amplifier with a digital input, or to an outboard
Digital to Analogue converter (DAC).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For optimum performance it is recommended to use high quality inter-connect cables such
as Roksan HDC-03A High Definition Analogue Cable and HDC-01D High Definition Coaxial
Digital Cable.
SIGNAL CONNECTIONS

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OPERATION
The mains power switch (10) is located on the front underside of the CD Player. This switch
can be left ON for normal operation. If unattended for a long period (going on a short break,
holidays etc.) the mains power should be switched OFF and the power cord disconnected
from the mains power input.
SWITCHING ON
Press the Open/Close Button (9) once to open the disc loading tray. Carefully load disc into
the tray recess with the label side up. Press the button again to close the tray.
NOTE: Never load a disc until the drawer has opened fully, or try to close the drawer until you
are sure that the disc is properly seated in the holder recess. Warped discs should never be
played.
The drawer should only be opened using the front panel control. Under no circumstances
should you attempt to open manually.
If a disc is not inserted or if the disc is damaged or inserted upside down, the CD Player will
remain inoperative (display will indicate: no disc).
When a disc has been loaded, your blak CD Player will briefly spin the disc while it studies
the data encoded on it. The disc will then stop and the display will indicate the number of
tracks on the disc and the total play time.
To commence playing a disc, press Play/Pause Button (7) once. The disc will play from the
beginning.
Press the Play/Pause Button (3) a second time to pause the disc whilst it is playing. Pressing
the button again will resume playback from the point at which Pause mode was entered. In
Pause mode, the disc continues spinning and the laser will still be operational but locked.
Please try not to keep the CD Player in Pause mode no longer than strictly necessary.
USING THE CONTROLS

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Press the Track Forward Button (6) to go to the next track on the disc. Pressing the Track Back
Button (5) will take you to the previous track.
When the disc is playing, press the Track Back Button once to take you to the beginning of
the current track and a second time to take you to the start of the previous track.
In Play mode press the Track Forward Button (6) to take you forward to the start of the next
track. Once the procedure is complete the disc will commence playing from the selected
track.
When a disc is first loaded, you can use these buttons to select your desired track. Having
done so, press the Play/Pause Button (7) and your disc will commence playing from the
selected track.
You may select a track when Pause is engaged. In this case, the disc will revert to Pause after
the procedure is complete and you will have to press Play/Pause Button (7) to continue
playing the disc.
SELECTING A TRACK
Pressing the Time Button (1) on the front panel repeatedly will cycle the display through the
following modes:
• Normal: Indicates track number and how long it has been playing.
• First Press: Indicates track number and remaining time on the track.
• Second Press: Indicates number of tracks and remaining time on the disc.
DISPLAY
Once the CD is in stop Mode, press and hold the Stop Button on the front panel until
‘ROKSAN’ appears in the display. Use the Next and Previous Track buttons to adjust the
brightness of the display.
ADJUSTING DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

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The blak CD Player uses the Roksan R7 remote control. The bottom
section of the remote is dedicated to the CD Player. Below is an
outline of the functions available.
CD ( ): Stop
CD ( ): Play/Pause
Track ( ): Skip to previous track
Track ( ): Skip to next track
Shuffle: When in Stop mode, press SHUFFLE to play the tracks in a
random order. To cancel press ( )
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
TRACK
CD
AMP DAC
INPUT
VOLUME
SHUFFLE MUTE
BT STREAMER
OK
There is a repeat function available on the blak CD Player. Press and hold the time button
(1) on the front panel for around three seconds. This will set the ‘repeat all’ function and the
whole disc will replay and the corresponding ‘Repeat All’ LED light will illuminate in the
display panel. To repeat just the current track that is playing, press and hold the time button
again. The corresponding ‘Repeat’ LED light will illuminate. To take the player out of repeat
mode, press and hold the time button once more.
NOTE: This function can only be executed via the front panel controls.
REPEAT FUNCTION

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you suspect your blak CD Player is not operating properly, first check all the connections
carefully. Pay particular attention to input and output connections. Phono plugs should be
fully inserted - a frequent cause of problems is that Phono plug surrounds do not make
proper contact. On this page are some commonly encountered problems with suggestions
for possible cure. The list is not exhaustive, if you have any unresolved problems, please
consult Roksan or your appointed Roksan dealer or distributor.
SYMPTOM LIKELY CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY
The disc tray will not close
when a disc is inserted
• Disc not placed properly in
tray
• Disc is warped
• Re-place disc properly
• Discard disc
Disc inserts, display does
not show the number of
tracks and playing time
• Disc inserted upside down
• Disc is dirty or scratched
• Condensation on the laser
lens
• Dirt on the laser lens
• Re-insert disc label side up
• Clean disc, discard
scratched disc
• Let CD Player warm up
and dry out lens
*Refer to appointed dealer or
service centre DO NOT use
CD lens cleaners*
Skipping & mistracking • Excessive vibration
• Disc is dirty or scratched
• Ensure player is stable and
vibration-free
• Clean disc, discard
scratched disc
Excessive hum • Connection loose, cable
faulty
• Re-connect plugs, change
interconnect
One channel inoperative • Interconnect or amplifier
faulty
• Change lead, try another
line input on amp
Remote handset operation
erratic or not working
• Batteries weak or wrongly
inserted
• Handset signal path is
obstructed
• Handset transmission
angle too wide
• Room lighting/sunlight
excessive
• Replace batteries, observe
polarity
• Remove obstruction, move
handset
• Operate handset in front
of CD Player
• Darken room

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GUARANTEE
There are no user-serviceable parts inside your blak CD Player. If a fault should develop, refer
any servicing to your appointed Roksan dealer, distributor or Roksan approved service agent.
Your blak CD Player is guaranteed against any defect in materials and workmanship for a
period of five years from the date of purchase.
This guarantee is only effective if the warranty card is validated by the Roksan retailer from
whom the equipment was purchased and returned to Roksan within 28 days of purchase.
This guarantee excludes:
• Damage caused due to accident, misuse, neglect and incorrect installation, adjustment or
repair.
• Liability for damage or loss during transit from the retailer or purchaser to Roksan or its
authorised distributor for the purposes of repair or inspection.
Carriage costs to Roksan shall be borne by the consignor.
All claims under this guarantee must be made through an authorised Roksan retailer. If
equipment returned for repair to Roksan is found on inspection to comply with the product
specification Roksan reserves the right to make a charge for examination and return carriage.
Unauthorised servicing will void this guarantee.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs 3 x digital outputs (optical, coaxial, XLR)
2 x pairs of analogue outputs (RCA, XLR)
Peak output 2.5V
THD @ 1kHz, 0dB less than 0.001%
Linearity @ 1kHz > 89dB
Jitter < 135ps
S/N ratio A weighted > 108dB
Stop band rejection > 100dB
Dimensions (H x W x D) 140 x 440 (inc. faceplate) x 309mm
Weight 8kg
SPECIFICATIONS

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Roksan Audio Limited
Jubilee Close
Townsend Lane
London
NW9 8TR
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.roksan.co.uk