Roksan Audio Caspian M2 User manual

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
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
Programme play inoperative Programming accidentally erased Re-programme memory
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
1
The Caspian €AMP/CD• Button
(1)
selects Caspian CD and Integrated devices
(
‘Caspian’
logo on
LCD). This button toggles between Page1 & Page2 of the LCD display for the CD remote
functions.
10 The BACK LIGHT Button (10) turns on the handset buttons and LCD display illumination.
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REPEAT
There are three repeat functions available on your CD player:
1. To repeat all tracks on the disc press Repeat Button (11) 1/ALL. The display will show ‘REPEAT
(ALL)’.
2. To repeat one track press Repeat Button (11) 1/ALL twice. The display will show ‘REPEAT (ONE)’.
3. To repeat a section:
Press PLAY to start playing the disc
Go to the track at the start of the section
Designate the beginning track of the section by pressing Repeat Button (12) A-B. The
display will show ‘REPEAT (A)’
Go to the track at the end of the section
Designate the end track of the section by pressing Repeat Button (12) A-B. The display
will show ‘REPEAT (B)’
The section selected will play repeatedly until pressing Repeat Button (12) A-B again to stop
section repeat.
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TO CANCEL A PROGRAMME
Press the Clear Button (17) in stop mode and hold for 3 seconds to clear all programmed tracks.
SHUFFLE
Pressing the Shuffle Button (15) will automatically select the tracks on the disc at random and play them one
after the other until all the tracks have been played. Random play is performed in STOP mode.
Please note sometimes some tracks selected would be sequential may appear not to be at random.
INTRO
Pressing the Intro Button (14) will only play the first 10 seconds of each track as a taster. This button toggles
between ordinary play mode and intro play mode.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
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If you suspect your ROKSAN M2 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. Below are some commonly
encountered problems with suggestions for possible cure. The list is not exhaustive: If you have any
unresolved problems, please consult your appointed ROKSAN dealer or distributor.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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There are no user-serviceable parts inside your Caspian M2 CD Player. If a fault should develope, refer any
servicing to your appointed ROKSAN dealer, distributor or ROKSAN approved service agent.
Your ROKSAN Caspian M2 CD Player is guaranteed against any defect in materials and workmanship for a
period of five years from the date of purchase.
This guarantee only becomes 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:
1. Damage caused due to accident, misuse, neglect and incorrect installation, adjustment or repair.
2. 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.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N
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Operating System
CD digital audio system (CD, CD
-
R
, CD
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RW
)
Frequency Response 20Hz ‚20kHz ƒ 0.2dB
Harmonic Distortion < 0.0015% @ 0dB, 1kHz (Typically 0.0005%)
< 0.005% @ -30dB, 1kHz
< 0.01% @ 0dB, 20kHz
Intermodulation Distortion < 0.001% @ 0dB (Typically 0.0005%)
S/N Ratio (IHF-A Wtd.) 105 dB
Wow & Flutter Quartz precision
Channel Separation >100 dB @ 1kHz
>100 dB @ 20kHz
Output Voltage 1.95Vrms
Analogue Outputs L&R, RCA Gold plated
L&R Balanced XLR Gold plated
Digital Outputs 75 Ohm Coaxial, RCA Gold plated
110 Ohm Balanced AES/EBU, XLR Gold plated
Optical, Toslink
D/A Conversion PCM1798 Advace Segment, Audio-Stereo DAC
Resolution/Sampling 24 bits / 192 kHz
Oscillation 3rd Overtone Oscillation
Crystal Super precision, custom made
Mechanical Isolation Main chassis de-coupling feet, custom made
Laser mechanism 2 stage de-coupling
Jitter <130 psec (Typically <70 psec)
Idle Pattern <-105 dB
Stop band Rejection <-95 dB
Power Supply x2 high performance low noise toroidal transformers
12 fully regulated power rails
Power Source 100V ‚120V 50Hz / 60Hz
220V ‚240V 50Hz / 60Hz
Power Consumption < 20 W
Dimension 432 x 330 x 70 (W x D x H) mm
432 x 330 x 80 (including feet)
Weight 10Kg
S A F E T Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N
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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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CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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MEMORY
Pressing the Memory Button (13) lets you select specific tracks and play them in any order. Programming
must be performed in STOP mode.
To programme a sequence:
3
Select the next desired track.
(For example track
9
)
Display
Shows 9the selected track and step 3ready for the
next track to be programmed.
Display
The word MEMORY lights and the display flashes
track 1and step 1ready for programming.
1
Press Memory Button
(13)
on the handset.
Display
Shows 3the selected track and step 2ready for the
next track to be programmed.
2
Select a track from the handset,
using the Next
Track, Back Track Buttons (3, 4), or via the Numeric
Keys (8). (For example track 3)
4
When you have assembled your programme, press the Play Button to start Programme Play.
You can select a track more than once to be played in the programme.
You can press stop and the programme will still remain.
You can check and change programmed tracks in stop mode by pressing the Check Button (16) to
march through the programme steps and use the Clear Button (17) to delete a track and then
select a new track in its place if you wish
.
Laser Diode Properties
Materials: Ga-Al-As
Wavelength: 755-815 nm (25‰C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave max.0.7mW
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Roksan Audio Limited
Jubilee C l ose T ownsend Lane
London N W 9 8TR E ngland U K
TEL. [phone] FAX. [phone]
www.roksan.co.uk email [email protected]
Caspian M2 Balanced CD Player User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the ROKSAN M2 Balanced CD Player. This CD Player is
designed and manufactured to the highest specification and rigorously tested to offer you many
years of trouble-free pleasure.
Your M2 Balanced CD Player is at the heart of your hi-fi system. Its correct installation, set-up and
operation will have a profound influence on the sonic 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 enhance your listening pleasure.
This manual is divided into the following sections:
Safety Instructions (Accompanying card)
Safety Certification
Introduction
Cautions
Installation
Setup
Operation
Troubleshooting
Guarantee
Notes
Specifications
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UN NP PA AC CK KI IN NG G
Included in the packing of M2 Balanced CD Player you will find:
One mains lead fitted with the correct mains power plug for your country
One Roksan learning system remote handset (RMX-108) and x4 AAA batteries
One information pack and warranty card
After removing these items please retain all packing materials. Correct packing is necessary for
transportation of your M2 Balanced CD Player.
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MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E
After disconnecting the 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.
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EU UD DI IR RE EC CT TI IV VE ES S
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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Please refer to the rear panel view on page
2.
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SW WI IT TC CH HI IN NG GO ON N
The Mains power switch (9) is on the left front underside of the CD Player. This switch should
be left ON for normal operation. If unattended for a long period, the Mains power should be
switched OFF and the lead disconnected from the power supply.
When switched ON, your M2 CD Player FL Display will illuminate.
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US SI IN NG GT TH HE EC CO ON NT TR RO OL LS S
Please refer to the rear panel view on page 2.
LOADING A DISC
Press the Open/Close Button (1) once to open the disc loading tray (Display will indicate:open).
Carefully load a 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).
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SELECTING A TRACK
Press the Track Forward Button (7) to go to the next track on the disc. Pressing the Track Back
Button (6) 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 immediately a second time to take you to the start of the previous track.
In Play mode press the Track Forward Button (7) 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 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 to continue playing the disc.
NOTE:
The LCD display & the hand set will turn on as soon as the batteries are inserted. If the handset is left
untouched for 90 seconds, it will automatically turn off the LCD to save battery life. The handset is
equipped with a motion sensor and thus will €wake up• as soon as it is picked up. Can hear a clicking sound
The Back Light will only come on when the back light button is pressed and will stay on during operation.
Back light will turn off automatically after 10 seconds if none of the buttons are pressed.
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RE EM MO OT TE EH HA AN ND DS SE ET T
The M2 Balanced CD Player is supplied with Roksan•s programmable, learning remote handset
(RMX-108).
Carefully remove the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries in place
observing polarity. Replace the cover. The handset is now ready for use.
The handset duplicates the front panel controls (with the exception of €Time•) and includes
several extra features.
1. Caspian AMP/CD (P1 & P2)
2. PLAY / PAUSE
3. NEXT TRACK
4. BACK TRACK
5. FAST FORWARD
6. FAST BACK
7. STOP
8. NUMERIC KEYS
9. +10 KEY
10. BACK LIGHT
11. REPEAT ONE / ALL
12. REPEAT A - B
13. MEMORY PROGRAMME
14. INTRO PLAY KEY
15. RANDOM PLAY KEY
16. MEMORY CHECK
17. CLEAR
NOTE the ‘POWER’ button only
operates the Integrated Amplifier.
DO NOT use the ‘SETUP’ button
unless when programming or
changing handset functions.
For programming refer to RMX-
108 manual.
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15
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PRESS
TOGGLES
BETWEEN
P1 & P2
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PLAYING A DISC
When a disc has been loaded, your M2 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 (3) 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 keep
the CD player in Pause mode no longer than strictly necessary.
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DISPLAY
Pressing the Time Button (8) on the front panel repeatedly will cycle the display through the
following modes:
N
No or rm ma al l
Display
Indicates track No. and how long it has
been playing.
F
Fi ir rs st tP Pr re es ss s
Display
Indicates track No. and remaining time
on the track.
S
Se ec co on nd dP Pr re es ss s
Display
Indicates number of tracks and
remaining time on the disc.
MIN
TRACK
INDEX
EACH
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
5
10
8
2
4
6
7
9
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'Caspian' Logo
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1. Open / Close Button
2. Stop Button
3. Play / Pause Button
4. Disc Tray Mechanism Door
5. FL Display
6. Track Back Button
7. Track Forward Button
8. Display Time Button
9. AC Mains Switch
10. Analogue Output
(Left & Right;Phono: RCA; Balanced: XLR)
11. Digital Outputs
(Optical:Toslink;Balanced:AES/EBU;Coaxal:RCA)
12. Voltage & Fuse Label
13. AC Mains Fuse Holder
14. IEC Mains Inlet Socket
15. Chassis Ground Terminal
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CO ON NN NE EC CT TI IN NG GM MA AI IN NS SP PO OW WE ER R
Please refer to front & rear panel view on Page 2. 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 (9) is on the left 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.
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ANALOGUE OUTPUT:
DIGITAL OUTPUT:
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The Analogue Output (10) uses Gold plated RCA Phono sockets or
Gold plated balanced XLR sockets and should be connected to the
CD or LINE input of your Preamplifier or Amplifier.
The connection is: Right Channel ‚Red; Left Channel ‚White or
Black.
The Digital Output (12) uses a Gold plated RCA Phono socket for
Coaxial SPDIF and Toslink for Optical 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-02A High Definition Analogue Cable and HDC-01D High
Definition Coaxial Digital Cable.
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Your M2 Balanced 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 ŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠ.Voltage Range: 220V ‚240V
115V Products ŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠ.Voltage Range: 100V ‚120V
100V Products ŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠŠ.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 UK10A plug.
This plug should ordinarily 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 from
your dealer a complete replacement lead.
Should you move to another area 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. These must only be
replaced by the fuse type and rating as described on the fuse rating label on the rear panel of the unit.
If the equipment is likely to be unused for some time, unplug it from the mains supply.
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GE EN NE ER RA AL LC CA AU UT TI IO ON NS S
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use Radio Frequency energy. The user may lose the right to operate this
equipment if unauthorised modifications are made.
INTERFERENCE
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 this problem 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
LOCATION
Your M2 Balanced CD Player should be located in a well ventilated area and kept away from sources of heat, dust,
humidity and direct sunlight.
The CD Player may be positioned either as a free standing unit or alongside another audio/video product. Never
place the CD 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.