SONNETEER Byron User manual

Sonneteer
Byron
Instruction Manual
CD Player

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your new Sonneteer Byron, a multi-bit Delta Sigma CD player with
digital output (for future upgradeability) which is fully remote controllable. For your safety and
proper operation of your CD player, please take time to read this manual fully before installing
and operating your system.
Safety notice:
•DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
•Lethal voltages are present inside the unit. Always unplug the amplifier completely from
mains outlet before connecting or disconnecting anything.
•No user-serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified service agents.
•Never expose the unit to water, moisture, and extreme cold or direct sunlight.
•It is advisable to unplug the unit from the mains when a thunderstorm is expected.
Cleaning your CD Player:
•Always unplug the unit from mains before cleaning the unit.
•Do not use solvents of any kind to clean the unit, only use a soft-dry cloth.
Sonneteer reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
This box contains the following:
Sonneteer
Byron
User Manual
Remote handset
(with batteries)
Instruction
Manual
CD Player
(with mains cable)
Remote handset
(with batteries)

Front panel controls and features:
The new Byron CD player has the following features:
Hi-Fidelity multi-bit Delta Sigma converter
Separate power supply for the CD and the DAC
Fully programmable play back features.
Rear Panel connections:
Mains Power: Main power on/off switch for unit.
AC IN: Connect to mains outlet.
(Do this after all connections to the CD player have been made and checked)
Right Output: Connect this output to your amplifier CD Right Input.
Left Output: Connect this output to your amplifier CD Left Input.
Digi Out: Connect this to your separate D to A converter if required.
Front panel buttons CD compartment VFD Display
(see text) Remote Sensor
Front panel controls:
II Pause
Play
>> Next Track
<< Previous Track
Stop
Open / Close
Power OFF

Using your Remote Control:
Numeric Buttons: Selects the track
number directly or in Program mode.
TIME:Toggles lapsed and remaining
time on disc.
Fast Forward
Fast Rewind
Next Track (skip)
Previous Track
Play
STOP
Pause
Standby: Puts CD Player into
standby mode.
SCAN: Plays the first 10
seconds of each track
automatically.
DISC: Opens and Closes the
CD drawer.
Prog (Program): you can
program the playback
sequence for up to 30 tracks
of your CD. First press the
PROG key then select the
desired track using the PREV
or NEXT button and then store
it pressing the PROG key.
You can use numeric buttons
to enter the track number
also.
To play your programmed
sequence press PLAY.
Pressing PLAY again will
restart the playback
sequence. To CLEAR the
programmed sequence press
STOP twice in Play mode or
once in Stop.
A+B: You can repeat any
sections of a track. Press
ONCE to select the start of the
section and press a+b AGAIN
to end the section. Press
STOP, PREV or NEXT to
cancel.
Repeat: repeat a track or disc
or a programmed playback
sequence. Press twice to
repeat a track
Shuffle: Plays the CD in
random orde
r
Note:
If the remote fails to operate the CD
player please check the conditions of
the batteries and also that the emote
sensor has not been obstructed

Technical specification:
Frequency response 2Hz - 20kHz
Dynamic range 96dB
Analogue output level 1.95V
DAC Delta Sigma
Digital output S/PDIF
Size (mm) 434 x 74 x 280
Fuse Values:
UK/Europe/Australasia 230V/240V, T 1.25 Amp
USA/Canada 110V/120V, T 2.0 Amp
Sonneteer reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
If a fault occurs, please refer to your dealer. Do not attempt to repair the
unit yourself.

Sonneteer
P.O. Box 163C, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0YH, England.
www.sonneteer.co.uk