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buttons. The sound heard in order to find a particular section of 
track will be more difficult to identify using the 

FAST

 mode. 

 

Search Button (

◄◄

   

►►

)

 

This function allows you to search forward or backwards through 
a track, or the complete CD at approximately 10 times normal 
speed. It is possible to hear the track/CD whilst doing this 
enabling you to find a specific part of a track/CD. PRESS 

◄◄

 

and the search runs back from where you are. PRESS 

►►

 and 

the search runs forward from where you are. 

 

A/B Button (

A / B

)  

This button allows you to repeat a 

section

 of a track or the CD. 

To do this, listen for the starting point of the section you want to 
repeat and PRESS the 

A / B

 button once. Let the section run to 

where you want the repeated section to end, then PRESS the  

A / B 

button once more. The selected section will now continue to 

repeat just that section until you cancel the command by pressing 

STOP

.  

 
Shuffle Button (

SHUF

This command causes the track playing order to be played non 
numerically ascending. Instead of the tracks being played from 1 
through to say 10, it will play the tracks in a random order. The 
track play order cannot be determined by the user when using 
this function. This function must be chosen before the 

PLAY

 

button is pressed. The disc information will be displayed on the 
main display screen. PRESS 

SHUF 

and the random track play 

order will be displayed along the bottom of the main display 
screen. PRESS 

PLAY

 and the randomly selected order will start 

playing.  

 

Previous Track (

 

)

 

This button has two functions, and is marked 

. PRESS once 

and the track being played will start playing from the beginning 
again. PRESS 

 twice quickly and the previous track on the 

CD will play from the beginning. 

 

Next Track (

)

 

This button only has function, and is marked 

. PRESS this 

button once and the next track on the CD will begin playing. Each 
time you press this button, the next track on the CD will begin to 
play in the normal ascending numeric order, or the next 
programmed selection if you have used the 

PROG

 option. If in 

the 

SHUF

 mode the next randomly selected track will begin to 

play.  

 

Repeat (

REP

)

 

This function permits continual repeat playing of the track being 
played by pressing the 

REP

 button once. PRESS the 

REP

 button 

twice and the WHOLE disc will be repeated until the 

REP

 button 

is pressed again cancelling the repeat function. The REP function 
can also be used if 

PROG

 or 

SHUF

 modes have been selected, 

and works in exactly the same way. PRESS once and the track 
being played will repeat, PRESS twice and 

ALL

 the programmed 

selections 

PROG

, or the random play order SHUF, will be 

repeated. PRESS 

REP

 again and the selection will play the 

REP

 

function was cancelled.  

 

Pause (

PAUSE

)

 

This function suspends the playing of the CD at the exact point 
that the 

PAUSE

 button was pressed. This mutes the sound 

Oracle Audio Technologies 

CD 2500 MK II player / CD 2000 transport Owner’s manual 

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Summary of Contents for 2000 Transport

Page 1: ...g x Y Çx TÜà Éy cÄtç Çz âá v Oracle Audio Technologies CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 Transport ...

Page 2: ...stments Your CD is a precision instrument and its performance will be affected by the different adjustments It is important to set up your CD with the utmost care for an outstanding musical performance and enjoyment FOR YOUR RECORDS Oracle CD Serial Number Power Supply Serial Number Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Dealer s Phone Purchase Date We suggest you keep your sales slip together with this o...

Page 3: ...e Tuning 7 Connection Procedure 9 Power Supply Connection 11 Magnetic Disc Clamp 12 Operating Instructions 13 Remote Control 15 Laser Lens Cleaning 18 Fuse Replacement 19 Specifications 20 Oracle Audio Technologies CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual 3 ...

Page 4: ...The following items are located in the upper foam structure 4 suspension covers Magnetic disc clamp Aluminium top cover Oracle Power supply Suspension calibration tool Brilliance cleaner and lint free blue cloth AC power cord 15 pin DC signal cord Remote control handset and batteries The following items are located in the wooden module 1 CD turntable assembly 1 plinth assembly including o 4 suspen...

Page 5: ...ing the end flaps then the front Remove the white foam layer to access the wooden box set it aside Accessories Foam Block Remove the power supply power cord and DC cord put it aside Remove the aluminium top cover and the Brilliance cleaner Remove the remote control and install the batteries Remove the magnetic disc clamp Remove the suspension covers and put them to one side for later installation ...

Page 6: ...ble assembly out of the bag Remove the C shape hold down spacer block Remove the inner protective bag Note Place the inner bag the 2 protective end caps and the C shape hold down spacer blocks back in the wooden box thus making sure they do not get lost Put the wooden top cover back up Note When repackaging it is important to use this inner protective bag to prevent surface damage to the clear lac...

Page 7: ...ch suspension tower Note Before beginning this step very carefully seat the aluminium top cover above the compact disc in its specially machined recess and position so that the two finger slots match the one on the player main chassis The slightly curved section of the finger slots should be facing the front of the unit This will give a more accurate operational mass of the main chassis This pictu...

Page 8: ...s on this picture Gently raise the suspension housing with one hand Using needle pliers insert the tip of the pliers near the end of the spring and hold it firmly While holding the spring to prevent it from turning rotate by very small increments the suspension housing counter clockwise This will move the spring further out of the spring calibration sleeve thus making the suspension housing sit hi...

Page 9: ...chip circuit implementation of the balanced technology resulting in excellent audio performance The fully balanced technology offers a more open transparent sound with improved dynamics The Oracle Audio balanced circuitry greatly reduces transient demand on the component power supply further improving signal integrity and noise immunity Balanced audio interconnects utilize two conductors while sta...

Page 10: ...ur pair of RCA terminated Analogue Interconnect cables from the rear of the player to your pre amplifier Digital input CD input Note It is not necessary to use digital output unless connecting to a separate stand alone DAC Note We strongly suggest the use of the best possible Analogue Interconnect Simultaneous Connection of an External Digital to Analogue Converter It is possible to simultaneously...

Page 11: ...bove the IEC socket the red L E D at the front of the power supply will now light up The OFF position is indicated by 0 on the rocker switch Important Warning CLASS 1 Laser Product It is essential that the protective top cover be installed and remains in place until the No Disc message appears in the CD display This also applies should the unit be switched off during a listening session NEVER remo...

Page 12: ...ntenance procedure below Peel the disc from the clamp this will break the close seal between the Urethane vibration damping trap and the compact disc Maintenance Your Oracle player is equipped with a very efficient magnetic clamp One of the key features of this clamp is the proprietary Urethane compound ring that acts as a vibration damping tap To obtain optimal performance keep the surface of the...

Page 13: ...y will again show the disc information Remove the aluminium top cover lift your CD using one of the methods described earlier Gently peel the clamp from the CD Select your next CD and place it on the CD turntable as described above Having placed the disc on the turntable the display will still show the details of the previous CD player until you press the Reset button only then will the new disc i...

Page 14: ...erent compact disc is used Select the track to be played by pressing the Up and Down function track selector Press Play and adjust the volume control on your pre amplifier sit back and ENJOY PURE MUSIC To Play a Different Compact Disc Press the Stop function selector and repeat the To Play a Compact Disc procedure Remove the aluminium top cover and put it to one side Important Press the Disc Reset...

Page 15: ...ck on a CD that may contain anything up to 99 tracks Scan Button SCAN This button permits you to SCAN a CD to find a particular track PRESS this button once and it plays the first few seconds of every track in numeric order Once you have heard the track you want PRESS the button again and your chosen track will play from the beginning Programme Button PROG This button allows you to select various ...

Page 16: ...y order will be displayed along the bottom of the main display screen PRESS PLAY and the randomly selected order will start playing Previous Track This button has two functions and is marked PRESS once and the track being played will start playing from the beginning again PRESS twice quickly and the previous track on the CD will play from the beginning Next Track This button only has function and ...

Page 17: ...ion is used to start a new listening programme When a CD is placed on the turntable the PLAY function will not operate until one of the two following function is activated a The RESET button on the CD Player Drive has been pressed b The STBY button on the remote control handset is pressed twice This starts the turntable spinning and the disc information is read by the laser The disc information wi...

Page 18: ...socket 3 Remove the aluminium top cover and the magnetic disc clamp 4 Using a clean cotton bud Q tip damped with denatured alcohol gently wipe the laser lens Warning Do not allow to drip into the mechanism Important Warning CLASS 1 Laser Product It is essential that the protective top cover be installed and remains in place until the No Disc message appears in the CD display This also applies shou...

Page 19: ...uity Continuity means good fuse No continuity means fuse no good Make sure to reinsert the fuse holder in the same direction as the arrow inside the cover Note There are 2 fuses inside the IEC socket the one under the 0 is the one in the signal path The fuse under the is a spare Close the flap until it snaps in a fully closed position Plug the AC power cord at the power supply end Switch the power...

Page 20: ...Oracle Audio Technologies CD 2500 MK II player CD 2000 transport Owner s manual 20 ...

Page 21: ...many years of satisfaction You are now ready for the real and only purpose of all this to sit down and relax and to enjoy the Fine Art of Playing Music Oracle Audio Technologies Inc 6136 Boulevard Bertrand Fabi Suite 101 Sherbrooke Quebec Canada J1N 2P3 Phone 819 864 0480 Fax 819 864 9641 e mail info oracle audio com www oracle audio com ...

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