Trigon PRINCE User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CD-PLAYER
PRINCE
Prince
Version 14, July. 2011

CONTENTS
1. Preface
2. General Device Descri tion
2.1 Safety Notices
2.2 List References
2.3 Guarantees and Service
3. Start-u
3.1 Control lements on the Front Side
3.2 Connections on the Back
3.3 Remote Maintenance
4. What to do, if...
4.1 ... nothing happens?
4.2 ... one hears nothing?
4.3 ... it hums?
4.4 ... there is no reaction to the remote control?
5. Technical Data

1. Preface
Dear TRIGON - customer,
Thank you for choosing the CD Player PRINCE. This device was manufactured utilizing
the strictest production controls and the latest precision technology.
ven if you are familiar with the use of HiFi devices, you should study this operation
manual carefully and confirm your understanding of the instructions, which are contained
therein.
Please keep this instruction manual, because it can serve as an aid in handling your CD
Player in the future.
The TRIGON - team wishes you lots of fun with your new CD Player.
2. General technical manual
The PRINCE is a CD-Player, where outstanding tonal quality meets a design and set of
features that conform to high-end demands.
This is exemplified by a high-quality Slot-In drive that ensures that there is no loss of
(digital) musical information from the start of playback onward. The digital signal is then
passed on to a state-of-the-art 24-Bit serial converter with a 192-KHz sampling frequency
from Burr Brown, which converts it into an analog signal.
The steep roll-off slope of the output filter effectively prevents any aliasing of the playback
signal.
The power is supplied by a externalized switched mode power supply, which provides the
CD-player with a steady flow of power – even with large fluctuations in voltage - and
eliminates the sound altering effects of electricity.
The TRIGON suspension absorber feet - whose principle of operation corresponds to
that of a Belleville washer – round off a systematic approach to prevent sound distortions
through micro phonic effects.
The wide range of media in use today doesn’t pose a problem for the PRINCE’s high-
quality technology and its audio-optimized drive: The PRINCE is able to play CD-Rs
and CD-RWs. These should be of good quality, otherwise “dropouts“ may occur during
playback.
The PRINCE is completely microprocessor controlled. It is possible to operate the
player itself directly (not all functions) as well as via IR-remote control (Trigon
Director). The clearly laid out display shows the current state. The Director can
also turn the CD-player on and off.

2.1 Safety notices
TRIGON ELEKTRONIK assumes no liability for damage, which result from
inappropriate handling and/or disregard for the following safety instructions.
The CD-player may not be placed close to strong heat sources such as heating elements,
furnaces, high-powered lamps, open fires, etc.
The CD-player may not be exposed to strong impacts and vibrations.
The CD-player may not be connected to the power outlet immediate after being brought
from a cold environment to a warm one. Condensation could damage the device. Wait a
few minutes until the device is warmed up to room temperature.
The CD-player should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Please ensure that the device gets sufficient ventilation at its installation location.
Don’t pour fluid on the CD-player; the inside of the device must remain dry.
Never activate the device without having the rotective casing in lace.
Always remove the ower lug from the socket before o ening the device.
Never bridge the fuse. Please replace a defective fuse only with an original fuse of the
same type and rating.
Never attempt repairs on your own. Only authorized, properly trained technical personnel
may undertake any maintenance and/or repair. Any damage that results from improper
handling or unauthorized repair attempts will void any possible warranty claim.
Please always turn off your system’s device before changing and/or attaching cables.
The PRINCE can operate at a voltage between 100V and 250V.

2.2 Set-u Recommendations
After unpacking the unit, examine the device first for possible transport damage. If you
should determine damage has occurred, then immediately contact your dealer. Next
examine the contents of the container to ensure all components are present. You should
find addition to the PRINCE the following:
- Switched mode power supply
- Optional: IR remote control DIRECTOR incl. operating instructions
- Operating instructions PRINCE
- Warranty requirement certificate
Set up the device horizontally in a dry place. nsure good ventilation. Strong magnetic
scattering fields, which are caused by output stage transformers and halogen light
transformers, can lead to stray humming effects. Therefore set up the CD player some
distance from such devices. Also, do not lay the cable connections parallel to the lighting
leads.
Stray humming effects are also produced from fluorescent lamps, so keep a minimum
distance of approximately 1m. Avoid direct sunlight and don’t set up the PRINCE close
to strong heat sources.
2.3 Guarantees and Service
The PRINCE is a high-quality and sophisticated product. We at TRIGON try to
ensure the demands made of a TRIGON-product are met via numerous quality tests
and strict goods control. If a problem should however occur, then TRIGON
ELEKTRONIK GmbH grants a 3-years warranty. The warranty includes the repair
of the defective part as well as any labor charges. This is the limit of liability.
The warranty excludes any damage which resulted from inappropriate installation,
incorrect operation or repairs through unauthorized specialist dealers and private
individuals. Further the warranty is void with disguised serial numbers as well as when
damage occurs as a result of accident or transport damages.
3. Start-u
After unpacking the CD Players, we recommend you first connect and switch on the
device with electricity to the unit only, without having first connected it to other devices.
After a short switching on phase (the operating display L D [ 5 ] flashes) you hear a low
clicking of a relay. The PRINCE is now ready for use. You should now make yourself
somewhat familiar with the controls and the female connectors.
Before beginning the hook up you should – as always – verify that the PRINCE and all
other components are powered off!

3.1 The Controls on the Front of the Unit
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[ 1 ] Key OPEN
By pressing this key the inserted CD is ejected.
[ 2 ] Key << (title return and fast search return)
This key has two functions. The scanning laser jumps to the title beginning of the
momentary shown title by briefly pressing the key. The laser will be brought to the
previous title by pressing the key two times, provided the momentary shown title plays
longer than 2-3 sec. Long pressing of the key arranges the return search where the signal
can be listened to sequentially.
[ 3 ] Key >> (title jum forward and fast search advance)
This key has two functions. The scanning laser jumps to the next title by briefly pressing
the key. The advance search will be started by holding down the key, where the signal can
be listened to sequentially.
[ 4 ] Key START
If there is an audio-CD in the PRINCE , the CD player can be started by pressing this
key. By pressing the START-button during the rendering procedure the break function is
switched on and the display shows the word “PAUSE“. Pressing again on the start button
solves the break and the device is again in the run mode.
[ 5 ] Key STOP
If you want to break off the rendering procedure, you can do that by pressing the key
STOP.
[ 6 ] Key MODE
The four different time modes can be selected with this key. For further information see
number [ 9 ]. Long pressing switches off the PRINCE (Standby mode). By short pressing
of this key the CD player can be turned on again.
[ 7 ] LED Dis lay Title Number
This display indicates the number of titles detected on the CD. Then the actual title
number is indicated. This display expires if total play time and total remainder play time
were shown in the indicator mode.

[ 8 ] O erational status indicator LED
After switching on the CD Player this L D flashes for a few seconds, until the PRINCE
stabilized its initialization. When no CD is inserted the L D doesn’t flash and the player is
is directly ready for use as soon as the L D shines bright constantly.
[ 9 ] LED Dis lay Title Time
This four-digit display can be adjusted with the remote control and/or the MOD -key [ 6 ]
to four different time indicator modes.
Mode 1: Already played title time, e.g. 2.45
Mode 2: Total remainder-rendering time, e.g. –63.36
Mode 3: Title remainder-rendering time, e.g. –5.23
Mode 4: Already played total rendering time, e.g. 34.52
[ 10 ] CD SLOT
Insert the CD here. The CD is to be inserted with the inscription side facing up and the
data side facing downward. The Slot In drive handles the CD’s very carefully and
damages have not to be feared.
3.2 The Connections on the Back
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ANA LOG OUTP UTS DIGITAL OUTPUTS
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[ 11 ] Connector for switched mode ower su ly
The enclosed switched mode power supply is connected to this socket.
[ 12 ] Cinch Exit
These output plugs are connected with the input plugs of the rendition amplifiers. These
entrances are usually designated at the amplifier with CD, AUX or LIN INPUT.
(Please take note of the operating instructions of your amplifier)
[ 13 ] O tical digital Out ut
A Toslink Optowire can be connected to this socket. Provided that the Digital-Analog-
Converter (DAC) or the Amplifier is equipped with an optical Input, this socket also can
be used for digital transmission of signals. As the signals are transmitted via a fiber
optics, no electrical connection exists between DAC and CD-Player, which can be
beneficially to avoid humming loops.

[ 14] Coaxial digital Out ut (SPDIF)
A separate digital-analogue transducer can be attached at this BNC socket. Please make
sure that you attach and adjust the provided HF-terminal resistance to this socket, if you
don’t use this exit. This avoids radiating uncontrolled high frequency signals with this exit,
such as with a radio station, where it is possible that sensitive high frequency devices like
your UKW-Tuner or television could be disturbed.
3.3 The Remote Control
The IR-remote control Director is available as accessory for CD Player Prince
D i r e c t o r
The Director is a system remote control for all
Trigon HiFi-components, which can be operated by
remote control.
The picture on the left shows all keys, which are relevant
for serving Recall II, in dark colour. These keys are
available during selection type CD-player .
The following functions of Recall II can only be
performed with the remote control:
-DISPLAY
With this key the display can be turned on/off
or dimmed
-+ 10
With this key the 10th-keyboard is activated for the
lighting time of the L D.
-R P AT
With this key the R P AT-mode can be switched on
and/or off.
-MOD
With this key the program mode can be activated.
-STOR
This key stores the selected title.
-CL AR
With this key the selected title can be deleted.
Which keys are relevant for these and all other functions,
please learn from the manual of the Director and the
following graphic.
The Director is a system remote control which is also
compatible to other Trigon HiFi devices .
The graphic on the left shows all keys, with which the
Recall II can be served, in dark colour. These keys
are available during selection type CD Player .
The following functions of Recall II can only be
performed with the remote control:
-DISPLAY
With this key the display can be turned on/off
or dimmed
-+ 10
With this key the 10th-keyboard is activated for the
lighting time of the L D.
-R P AT
With this key the R P AT mode can be switched on
and/or off.
-MOD
With this key the program mode can be activated.
-STOR
This key stores the selected title.
-CL AR
With this key the selected title can be deleted.
Please learn from the manual of the Director and the
following graphic, which keys are relevant for these and all
other functions.
The Director is a system remote control which is also
compatible to other Trigon HiFi devices. The graphic on the
left shows all keys, with which the Prince can be served, in
dark colour. These keys are available during selection type CD-
Player.
The following functions of Prince can only be performed
with the remote control:
-DISPLAY
With this key you enter the display menu for the setting of
the brightness and the display on/off mode.
After pressing this button the title display [7] shows the
letter “h” and the time display [9] shows the value of the
brightness.
With the keys [ I<< ] and [ >>I ] the brightness of the
display can be adjusted then. After this press the button
[ << ] if you like to switch off the display. Press [ >> ] if
you like to light up the display. Until you have operated
this buttons you leave the display menu.
If the display is switched off, only the power on L D is
lighting. Mind you the display light up for a while every
time an operation occur.
To switch the display permanently on again, press the
DISPLAY button and after it the button [ >> ].
-+ 10
With this key the 10th-keyboard is activated for the
lighting time of the L D (see below)

VOL+
S ARCH+
TIT L+
R P AT +10TIM
OP NCL ARSTOR
D VIC
VOL-
S ARCH-START
TIT L-PAUS
DISPLAY
STOP
=
ON/OFF MOD
Button layout Director for PRINCE
Key ON/OFF
To activate the standby mode of the CD Player, press the key ON/OFF for a few seconds.
(Standby mode)
Key OPEN
By pressing this key the CD is ejected.
Key TIME
The time modes described under number [ 9 ] can be selected in the order indicated with
the key TIM .
Key +10
This key switches on – for a limited time - the 10th-keyboard, which allows direct selection
of titles. If activated, the L D lights up at the Director and the display of Prince
shows two horizontal lines, which later shows the entered numerals (number of the title).
The following keys delineate the numerals in the activated 10th-keyboard, whereby single
- or double pressing the single - or double digit number of the title can be entered directly:
Numeral Key Numeral Key Numeral Key
1 ON/OFF 2 Display 3 Mode
4 STOR 5 CL AR 6 OP N
7 TIM 8 R P AT 9 +10
0 PAUS
The function starts automatically after entering the corresponding numeral(s).

Keys TITEL – and TITEL+
These keys offer a partial function described under [ 2 ] and [ 3 ] and their functionality. If
the key TIT L- is pressed one time, the scanning laser springs back to the beginning of
the most recently played title. By pressing the key two times it springs to the previous title.
The next title will be selected by pressing the key TIT L+. This buttons are used for the
operating of the display brightness in the display menu, too.
Keys SEARCH – and SEARCH+
These keys offer a partial function described under [ 2 ] and [ 3 ] and their functionality.
Press and hold the key S ARCH- for a few seconds to search backward; press and hold
the key S ARCH+ for a few seconds to search forward. The signal can still be heard in
both cases sequentially.
Key PAUSE
If the CD-Player is in render style, the rendition can be stopped by using the function of
break. By using the key START the Pause is cancelled and the rendition can be continued
(Also described under [ 4 ].)
Key START
The rendition can be started with this key.
Key STOP
The rendition is stopped with this key.
Keys VOL – and VOL+
These keys do not control any functionalities of PRINCE. However, they will control the
volume of a connected Trigon Amplifier, without switching the Director to the Amplifier
device.
Please learn from the manual of the DIRECTOR and the following graphic, which keys
are relevant for the other functions.
4. What to do, if...
In this chapter we want to give you a few hints, which will help to resolve smaller
problems.
4.1 ... nothing works?
Is the power supply plug inserted correctly? - Put the power supply plugs firmly into the
plug socket.
Does the mains voltage rest against the used main plug socket, or has the home fuse
maybe reacted? – xamine the home fuse.
4.2 ... one hears nothing?
Is the correct entrance at the amplifier selected? - Select the correct entrance.

Does the PRINCE supply at all a signal? – Attach the PRINCE to another entrance
and examine if it functions. If this is the case, something is wrong with the other entrance
of the amplifier. - xamine the entrance of the preamplifier.
Was a computer data CD inadvertently inserted? – Insert an audio CD.
Did the PRINCE read the CD correctly? – If the player cannot read the CD, it tries to
read the data in anyway. If it isn’t successful, the message “NO disc or 0.00 or err”
appears in the display. The CD is either defective or badly scratched and/or dirty. - Use a
new CD.
4.3 ... it hums?
Are the connecting cables tight and firmly put in? – xamine connection leads.
Sometimes multiple groundings can cause so-called humming loops. This problem
requires an experienced technician. We recommend you to contact your specialist dealer.
If your amplifier is equipped with an optical Input, by using of this Input humming loops can
be avoided.
... It hums only, if the tuner, the video recorder, or the television is connected to the
preamplifier. - All these devices are connected with a grounded antenna. Thus it causes a
humming loop again, which can be simply eliminated, in this case simply with a fan-jet
filter, which is switched into the antenna inlet. Such fan-jet filters are available
inexpensively in radio and television speciality shops.
4.4 ... the remote control doesn’t o erate?
Does the remote control operate in the preamplifier mode? – Press the key on the
remote control. The L D will shine. The remote control is activated now for the
PRINCE.
Are the batteries dead? - Insert new batteries.
Is there too much distance? - Reduce the distance. The IR remote control has a limited
range. The IR remote control will operate at a distance of up to eight metes with fully
charged batteries, depending upon exposure to sunlight.
If the receiver probe is exposed to bright sunlight, the range decreases. – Avoid direct
sunlight.

5. Technical Data
Frequency response : 20Hz - 20kHz (+ - 1dB)
Distortion factor : < 0.02 %
Cross-talk attenuation : < -80 dB ( 1kHz )
Distance of weighted noise voltage : < -100 dBA
Outputs : Analog - 1x Cinch
: Digital - 1x BNC, 1x optical Toslink
Output Impedance : 47 Ohm
max. Output voltage : 2 V eff
Accessories (optional) : IR-remote control Director
Weight : 5 kg
Dimension : 200 x 59 x 350 mm ( BxHxd)
Warranty : 3 years
Subject to change
Production and construction:
Trigon Ele troni GmbH
Crumbacher Str. 60
D-34277 Fuldabrück-Bergshausen
Tel.: +49 (0) 561 – 20753880
Fax:+49 (0) 561 – 20753888
e-mail: [email protected]
web: www.trigon-audio.de
Kassel, June 2011