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CDD-1 CD-player/DAC

User Manual

Summary of Contents for CDD-1

Page 1: ...CDD 1 CD player DAC User Manual ...

Page 2: ... 7 Stand by 7 Using the Clamp 7 Loading Disc 8 TOC Table of Contents Display 8 No Disc Read Error 8 Playing a CD 8 Pause 8 Stop 8 Scan Reverse Forward 9 Direct Track Selection 9 Total Time 9 Repeat 9 DAC Mode 10 Input Selection 10 Digital Input 10 Depth and Resolution 10 Changing Input While Playing a CD 10 RC 1 System Remote 11 Installing USB Driver 12 Requirements 12 Windows PC Installation and ...

Page 3: ...u may also consider signing up for our newsletter to receive information about exciting new products events and technical updates All this and more on www gato audio com Our very best Gato Audio Contents Please check that the following items are present and accounted for 1 Gato Audio CDD 1 CD player DAC 1 Gato Audio CDD 1 clamp 1 mains cable 1 CD ROM with USB driver for Windows 1 small screwdriver...

Page 4: ...his is not a toy and should not be handled like one by children OR adults Do not remove the covers of the CDD 1 for service see page 14 Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the CDD 1 for service see page 14 Do not cover the CDD 1 with cloth or block the air vents in any way Place the CDD 1 only on a stable horizontal surface When the CDD 1 will not be used for an extended period disconnec...

Page 5: ...2 dB dynamic range converts and process the digital data Specially selected balanced I V converters and soft HF filters offers precise and dynamic sound that is true to life Analogue Stage Specially selected components and circuits are crucial to achieving the finest analogue performance The CDD 1 features super low noise wide bandwidth amplification and special signal relays originally developed ...

Page 6: ...O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO MOISTURE OR RAIN RCA out S PDIF ANALOGUE DIGITAL USB Live Neutral CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CDD 1 Input Stand by Display Previous Play Next total track bit 3 2 4 4 1 4 8 88 2 96 1 7 6 4 1 9 2 time Mains lead Mains switch S PDIF input USB input S PDIF output Balanced output Display backlight dim Adjust intensity of display il...

Page 7: ...y LED are powered during stand by Therefore the CDD 1 has an ultra low stand by power consumption of less than 1W Using the Clamp The clamp has several functions It attaches the disc firmly to the drive motor and protects both drive and disc during playback The clamp is aligned and held in place by magnets and can be placed in eight different positions Follow these simple instructions to familiari...

Page 8: ...d the arrow will show the progress of the track from start to the end of the track At the end of the track the arrow will return to zero and start displaying the progress of the next track TOC Table of Contents Display If the CDD 1 is able to read the TOC it will display the number of tracks on the disc The disc status indicator will be lit and the arrow will show how much space is being used on t...

Page 9: ...Scan Reverse Forward To scan backwards press and hold Previous on the front of the CDD 1 or press and hold the button on the RC 1 system remote To scan forward press and hold Next on the front of the CDD 1 or press and hold the button on the RC 1 system remote Scan speed will increase if the button is held more than 10 seconds Select Previous Next Track Press Previous or Next on the front panel of...

Page 10: ...or the button on the RC 1 system remote to switch between input sources on the CDD 1 total track bit 3 2 4 4 1 4 8 88 2 96 1 7 6 4 1 9 2 time Depth and Resolution When a digital signal has been recognized by the CDD 1 the bit depth will be displayed and the arrow will indicate the resolution as shown in the example to the right 24 bit 48 kHz Changing Input While Playing a CD If you change input on...

Page 11: ...on on the AMP 150 Volume Turn the wheel clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the volume level of the AMP 150 Play Pause Toggle between play and pause on CDD 1 CD Input Select Press to toggle between inputs on the CDD 1 CD S PDIF USB Repeat Press to set the CDD 1 in Repeat mode Press again to toggle through Repeat All Repeat 1 No Repeat Stop Press to stop CDD 1 playback Next Track...

Page 12: ...ation and Set Up Before connecting the CDD 1 to your PC for the first time you will have to install the CDD 1 USB driver Load the CD ROM that came with the CDD 1 into your PC Setup will start automatically If not click on Start Computer Right click on the icon of your CD DVD drive and choose Install program Click Next to start installation Click Finish to complete the installation Choose you prefe...

Page 13: ...io to the CDD 1 Open Finder Choose Utilities Open Audio MIDI setup In Audio MIDI setup select the Gato Audio USB 2 0 device and then choose Use this device for sound output Set your sample rate and bit resolution at Format Cllick Start open Control panel Select Hardware sound click on Sound Select Gato Audio CDD 1 as playback device and click Set Default To adjust output format click Properties an...

Page 14: ...soft dry cloth Be careful never to use hot water or any type of concentrated cleaning agent solvent thinner or any other volatile substance This could cause permanent damage to the surface Do not expose the CDD 1 to direct sunlight or other heat sources If All Else Fails Don t panic Every Gato Audio product is covered by a minimum two year warranty See our website for details This warranty does no...

Page 15: ...sumption Dimensions WxHxD Weight 2 2 V unbalanced 4 4 V balanced 100 Ω unbalanced 200 Ω balanced 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 2 dB 0 002 120 dB Up to 24 bits 192 kHz S PDIF and USB input Compatible with red book CD and CD R 75 Ω coaxial S PDIF 1 pair gold plated XLR Neutrik 1 pair gold plated RCA 1 pc gold plated RCA 1 pc gold plated RCA and 1 pc USB type B 115 VAC or 230 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz 20 mm sand filled 63...

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