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A Note on Moisture Condensation and Dew
If your C/BD-2000 is brought directly from a cold location to a warm room or if it is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the laser lens within the unit and the transport may not operate. If
this occurs, remove the disc and leave the transport in a warm, dry place for about an hour so the
moisture can evaporate.
Connecting Your C/BD-2000
Before making any connections, turn off the power to your power amplifier. This will avoid an
accidental “blast” of sound that could damage your speakers.
Once the inputs have been connected, plug the AC cord into any convenient outlet or into an outlet on the
rear panel of your preamplifier or receiver. Try to run the AC cord in a perpendicular direction to the
audio cables to minimize hum.
Digital Connections
75
Ω
Ω
Ω
Ω
Ω
Coaxial
Your C/BD-2000 is equipped with an RCA jack for 75
Ω
coaxial connection to an external D-A
converter. A standard audio interconnect cable will not produce optimum results. You must use a digital
cable that will minimize data reflections within the cable. We recommend the Parasound Data Bridge
digital cable for this purpose.
AES Option (AESOP)
Your C/BD-2000 is also equipped with an AESOP module that provides a 3 pin XLR jack for AES/EBU
standard digital transmission. Be sure to use a digital cable that will minimize data reflections within the
cable. A standard audio interconnect cable will not produce satisfactory results.
Optional Advanced Digital Adapter Module (ADAM)
An optional Advanced Digital Adapter Module (ADAM) is available from your Parasound dealer or
custom installer. The ADAM features an AT&T standard glass fiber ST module and an AES/EBU
standard 3 pin XLR connector. Either of these will provide superior sound if your D-A converter is
equipped to accept them. The advantage of the AT&T glass fiber optic connection is that it electrically
isolates your transport from the rest of your system, potentially improving overall signal to noise ratio.
The AES/EBU output offers a balanced digital output with a separate ground.
It’s very easy to replace the AESOP with the ADAM. First, insure that the C/BD-2000 is unplugged
before attempting to install the ADAM. Remove the two phillips head screws at either side of the
AESOP module of the rear panel on your C/BD-2000. There is a small 4 pin connector connected to the
AESOP. Remove this connector from the AESOP and attach it to the connector of the ADAM; there is
only one direction you can fit the plug onto the socket. Make sure it is firmly connected, but if there is
resistance, do not force it. Secure the ADAM with the two screws.
3
2
1
+
Digital Output
ST Optical
AES/EBU
G
Figure 1:
ADAM-Advanced Digital Adapter Module
