Roksan Audio K3 User manual

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NOTE:
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Laser Safety
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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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This manual is divided into the following sections:
• Safety Instructions (accompanying card)
• Safety Certification
• Introduction
• Cautions
• Installation
• Setup
• Operation
• Troubleshooting
• Guarantee
• Specifications
• Notes !
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the ROKSAN K3 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 K3 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.
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Unpacking
Included in the packing of your K3 CD Player you will find:
• One mains lead fitted with the correct mains power plug for your country
• One Roksan R7 Remote control
After disconnecting the K3 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 Directives
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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.
Cautions
AC Mains Supply
Your K3 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.
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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.
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General Cautions
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.
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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 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
Location
Your K3 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 CD Player on carpet or any
surface likely to hinder normal ventilation. !
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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.
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Installation
K3 CD Player- Front Panel View
•1 Open / Close Button
• 2 Stop Button
• 3 Play/Pause Button
• 4 Fluorescent Display
• 5 CD DiscTray
• 6 TrackBackButton
• 7 Track Forward Button
• 8 Display‘ Time Button
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K3 CD Player - Rear Panel View
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• 10 Analogue Output (Left & Right)
• 11 DigitalOutputs (Optical:Toslink;Balanced:AES/EBU;Coaxial:RCA)
• 12 ChassisGroundingTerminal (optional grounding)
• 13 IECMainsInletSocket
• 14 AC Mains Fuse Holder
• 15 Voltage & Fuse Rating Label
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Set-Up
C onnecting Mains Power
Please refer to the front & rear panel views. The moulded IEC connector of the
supplied mains lead should be plugged into the socket (13) on the rear of the
unit first and then plugged into the mains supply. The Mains power switch (9) 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.
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Signal Connections
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ANALOGUE OUTPUT:
The Analogue Outputs (10) 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.
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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).
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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.
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Operation
Please refer to the front & rear panel views.
Switching On
The Mains power switch (9) 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.
When switched ON, the K2 logo in the ‘mirror’ display will glow red and the CD
Player FL Display will illuminate.
Using the Controls
NOTE: Please refer to the front panel view on page 4.
Press the Open/Close Button (1) once to open the disc loading tray (Display
will indicate: open). 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 K3 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.
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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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Selecting a Track
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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 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.
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Display
Pressing the Time Button (8) on the front panel repeatedly will cycle the display
through the following modes:
Normal: Indicates track No. and how long it has been playing.
First Press: Indicates track No. and remaining time on the track.
Second Press: Indicates number of tracks and remaining time on the disc.
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Repeat
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There are two repeat functions available on your CD player:
1. To repeat all tracks on the disc press Repeat Button in the CD
section of the R7 remote (bottom left button). The display will
show ‘ALL’.
2. To repeat one track press the Repeat Button twice. The
display will show ‘ONE’.
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Troubleshooting
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If you suspect your ROKSAN K3 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 the
next 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.
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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
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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
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Guarantee
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There are no user-serviceable parts inside your K3 CD Player. If a fault should
develop; refer all servicing to your appointed ROKSAN retailer, distributor or
ROKSAN approved service agent.
Your ROKSAN K3 CD Player is guaranteed against any defect in materials and
workmanship for a period of two 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.
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Specifications
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Operating System: CD Digital Audio System
(CD, CD-R, CD-RW)
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.2dB 
Harmonic Distortion: <0.0025% @ 0dB, 1kHz
<0.008% @ -30dB, 1kHz
<0.015% @ 0dB, 20kHz
Intermodulation Distortion: <0.0015% @ 0dB
S/N Ratio (IHF-A Wtd.): 105dB
Wow & Flutter: Quartz Precision
Channel Separation: 100 dB @ 1kHz
80 dB @ 20kHz
Output Voltage: 1.9Vrms
Digital Outputs: 75ΩCoaxial (RCA)
110ΩBalancedAES/EBU (XLR)
Optical (Toslink)
D/A Conversion: PCM1730E Advance Segment
Audio-Stereo DAC 
Resolution/Sampling: 24 bits / 192 kHz
Oscillation: 3rd Overtone Oscillation
Crystal: Super Precision, Custom Made
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Specifications (cont.)
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Jitter: <250 psec
Idle Pattern: <-110 dB
Stop Band Rejection: <-75 dB
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Power Supply: High Performance Low Noise
Toroidal Transformer. 7 Fully Regulated Power Rails
Power Source: 220V-240V, 50Hz
Power Consumption: <15 W
Dimensions: 432 x 380 x 90mm (WxHxD)
432 x 380 x 105mm (Incl. Feet)
Weight: 9kg
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Notes
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Please keep a record for future reference
EACH
TRACK
INDEX
STEP dat
234 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17
MIN
SEC
EACH REMAIN
TRACK
234 5678 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17
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Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Name of Roksan Retailer
Location
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