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C/DC-1500 Compact Disc Changer-Transport

Thank you for your purchase of this Parasound component.  It is among the finest compact disc
changers available.  Its advanced 4th-generation digital technology and sophisticated analog circuits
bring digital music to life.  A hybrid 1 bit/18 bit D-A converter, 8x oversampling, independent power
supply regulation and premium parts assure natural reproduction at any listening level.  Its unique
digital output options offer the ultimate flexibility for CD transport operation with an external D-A
converter in the future, so your C/DC-1500 will never be out of date.

The C/DC-1500 has numerous convenience features which may not be obvious unless you take the time
to learn about them.  Please take a few moments now to read these instructions completely before you
proceed.  Whenever you are in doubt, refer to this instruction manual.

Unpacking and Placement

Save your carton and the packing inserts for future safe transport in case you move or your unit ever
requires shipping for repair.  Note, the white printed carton is not itself strong enough for safe shipping,
so you absolutely must place it into an additional outer “overcarton” before shipment.

The AC cord, remote control, and audio cable are packed separately in the carton.  This is a specially
selected audiophile grade cord and is the only cord we recommend for use with your C/DC-1500.  Please
don’t lose it.  Before you proceed, find the serial number which is located on the rear panel of your unit
and record it here for future reference or in case of casualty loss or theft:   _____________________

Your C/DC-1500 should be placed on a level and sturdy surface, out of direct sunlight.  It should be in a
well-ventilated area, away from heating ducts or radiators.  The area must be free of dust or excessive
humidity.

The location should be stable and isolated from speakers or foot steps to minimize vibrations that could
interfere with the sensitive optical laser, this could cause the error correction circuits to operate
excessively for other than defects in the CDs themselves. The unit should not be placed near any
component which generates a strong magnetic field, such as a power amplifier.  Do not place your
C/DC-1500 directly on top of an amplifier that may generate excessive heat.

Do not place your CD changer nearby your radio or TV tuner since digital circuitry uses very high
frequency signals which could cause interference with clear broadcast reception; radiations from the
radio or TV tuners oscillator could pollute the clarity of CD reproduction.

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Summary of Contents for C/DC-1500

Page 1: ...y in the carton This is a specially selected audiophile grade cord and is the only cord we recommend for use with your C DC 1500 Please don t lose it Before you proceed find the serial number which is...

Page 2: ...y to run the AC cord in a perpendicular direction to the audio cables to minimize hum External Remote Control Connector Your C DC 1500 accepts the input of any popular infrared repeater system to faci...

Page 3: ...pening or closing or try to force it with your hand Play Press PLAY to listen to the disc whose number is shown in the display panel You can press this button while the disc loading tray is open and i...

Page 4: ...he front panel to select the disc you want to play Next select the desired track with the TRACK NUMBER or the TRACK SKIP buttons on the remote control or front panel Finally start play by pressing PLA...

Page 5: ...ress the PLAY button the tracks will be played in programmed order A maximum of 32 tracks may be programmed if you try to exceed the maximum the display panel will read FULL Checking the Program Each...

Page 6: ...f the current disc and track in play with the DISPLAY button The display button works only while the C DC 1500 is in play When any track starts the display panel will indicate the elapsed time of the...

Page 7: ...eries in remote control are weak or batteries are installed improperly there is an obstruction between the remote control and changer you are at too great an angle to changer for remote signal to reac...

Page 8: ...w and Flutter Unmeasurable crystal accuracy Interchannel Phase Shift 0 6 at 20 kHz Disc Defect Tracking up to 2000 M Converter Type 1 bit 18 bit linear hybrid hand trimmed Sampling Rate 352 8 kHz 8 x...

Page 9: ...r Premium Analog Devices Operational Amplifiers Independent Regulation for Digital and Heavy Damped Chassis Analog Stages Rewiring For 220 V 240 V Operation Your C DC 1500 may be rewired for operation...

Page 10: ...on misuse accident or neglect Alteration includes any removal obscurity or defacement of its serial number This warranty becomes void if unit has been connected or operated contrary to printed instruc...

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