10
CD Transport Mechanism Operation
The internal CD transport is designed to deliver the finest
performance possible from the CD format. It uses the
robust and accurate top-loading Philips CDPro-2M
transport and laser module on an Aurum Acoustics-
designed mechanical isolation system. The transport
module is secured to a massive machined aluminum
transport-tray for inertial stability. The transport-tray floats
above the bottom panel on flexible mounts and is held
completely independent of the top panel and lid. The
manually placed magnetic clamp further ensures total
transport system isolation from the chassis.
1. Lid Operation
The lid requires manual operation. Use the circle and
notch indentations on the front end of the lid as finger-
hold points to gently slide it forward and backward. The
robust slider mechanism utilizes Teflon rods that will never
need adjusting under normal use.
2. Disc Placement and Removal
With the lid open, hold a CD by its outer edge and lower
it onto the transport spindle. The four finger indents allow
correctly placed fingers to do this comfortably.
3. Clamp Placement
The magnetic clamp is precisely machined from
aluminum to provide steady inertia, clamping force, and
damping for accurate disc reading. It should be gently
placed onto the center of the transport spindle.
4. Transport Initialization
When you close the lid, the transport initializes the disc
and reads its table of contents. Initialization requires
several seconds to complete and is not the same for all
CDs. Discs with many tracks take more time to read.
