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MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.

2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 781

Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA

Telephone: (203) 346-0896 or 344-9300

Fax: (203) 346-1540

630107

Printed in U.S.A

Summary of Contents for PCD 3

Page 1: ...er than the first track 17 Replaying a track 18 Skipping to another track 18 Searching for a passage on the CD 18 Beginning play in the middle of a track 18 The pause function 19 Repeating all tracks on the CD 19 Stopping play 19 Programming 20 Entering a program 20 Replaying a selection in the program 20 Skipping to another selection in the program 21 Searching for a passage in the program 21 The...

Page 2: ... via complex decoder circuitry The CD rotates counterclockwise and the laser pickup reads the underside of the CD the side opposite the label beginning at the center and travelling toward the outer edge As the pickup moves away from the center the speed of rotation gradually decreases from 500 to 200 revolutions per minute Programs on CDs are organized into tracks usually corresponding to songs or...

Page 3: ...eviously programmed sequence of selections See Rear panel and Set up and installation 2 play After a CD is loaded into the drawer pressing this button begins play with the first track on the CD or the first track in a programmed sequence If you press play while the drawer is open the drawer closes and play starts beginning with the first track on the CD Pressing play while a CD is playing suspends...

Page 4: ...sing next prev next index prev index or the numbered buttons on the Remote Control enters it as part of a programmed sequence See Programming The LED above the progm button will flash while you assemble a program This LED will remain lighted after an entry is made and while a sequence is playing 8 Holding this button down during play moves the laser pickup toward the end of the CD During search th...

Page 5: ...ther opening or closing If you accidentally prevent the drawer from opening wait about three seconds then press drawer twice to open it If you accidentally prevent the drawer from closing it will open again after about three seconds Press drawer again to close it 14 error This LED will light when a function is entered incorrectly 15 Display This window displays information about track index and el...

Page 6: ...the Display is blank If the CD in play has indexes this part of the Display shows the index on the CD beginning with 01 and increasing as the CD plays If the CD in play has no indexes this part of the Display shows 01 throughout play 3 MIN SEC Before play this part of the Display shows the total time for all tracks on the CD During play this part of the Display shows the elapsed time for the track...

Page 7: ...ks when programming a sequence of tracks The numbered buttons may also be used to select a particular track instead of using the NEXT or PREV buttons Pressing a track number before play the pressing PLAY begins play with that track and continues playing tracks on the CD in order Pressing a track number during play then pressing PLAY skips to that track and begins play then continues playing tracks...

Page 8: ...he on position for the PCD 3 to operate See Set up and installation NEVER operate the master power switch without first making sure that power is turned off to your receiver integrated amplifier or preamplifier power amplifier 2 unbalanced outputs These outputs provide single ended analog audio via cables equipped with RCA type connectors to a receiver integrated amplifier or preamplifier equipped...

Page 9: ... AC power cord This cord supplies AC power to the PCD 3 See Set up and installation 6 Fuse This holder contains the main fuse for the PCD 3 If the fuse ever needs to be replaced contact your Proceed dealer ...

Page 10: ...he PDT 3 to function See Set up and installation NEVER operate the master power switch without first making sure that power is turned off to your receiver integrated amplifier or preamplifier power amplifier 2 spdif RCA digital output This output provides digital audio via a cable equipped with RCA type connectors to the digital input of a receiver integrated amplifier preamplifier or digital proc...

Page 11: ... the optical digital input of a receiver integrated amplifier preamplifier or digital processor See Set up and installation 6 AC power cord This cord supplies AC power to the PDT 3 See Set up and installation 7 Fuse This holder contains the main fuse for the PDT 3 If the fuse ever needs to be replaced contact your Proceed dealer ...

Page 12: ...enient to store it ll come in handy for shipping if you move or if the unit needs to be shipped for service Locate the serial number on the back panel and record it here Serial Number Keep your sales receipt where you can find it You ll need to show it for any service during the warranty period Take a moment now to record some information from the receipt Date of purchase Proceed dealer Dealer s a...

Page 13: ...integrated amplifier or preamplifier 2 Place the unit upright on a flat stable surface Carefully tip it so it rests on its side protect its finish with a soft cloth 3 The PCD 3 PDT 3 is shipped so that it rests solidly on two wide feet positioned under the front and back of the unit You may want to explore the potential sonic advantages of installing the specially designed spikes supplied with the...

Page 14: ... through the hole in the foot then turn it clockwise until it s hand tight Be careful not to over tighten it Repeat this procedure for each spike you install 4 Locate the two transport screws on the bottom of the unit Transport screws 5 Using a flat bladed screwdriver remove both transport screws by turning them counterclockwise 6 Save the transport screws with the packing material If you ever nee...

Page 15: ... 3 provides balanced analog output by way of standard three pin XLR type connectors This provides the highest quality connection and therefore the best sound Terminated with the proper connector balanced input on an amplifier or power amplifier minimizes the chance of coloration of the sound due to cabling If you re unfamiliar with balanced interconnection and how it works with your audio system s...

Page 16: ...tential right away sonic performance is close to the optimum after 350 hours or about two weeks of normal use For the best performance you may leave it powered at all times except when you won t be using it for a long period see Important Safety Instructions The PCD 3 PDT 3 may be turned on and off without affecting its longevity When it is turned on after being left unpowered allow about one hour...

Page 17: ... edges only if necessary support it with your index finger at the center hole 4 Close the drawer by pressing drawer again Note If you accidentally prevent the drawer from closing it will open again after about three seconds Press drawer again to close it In a few seconds the Display will show the total number of tracks and their total playing time The CD is now ready for play To play all tracks on...

Page 18: ...ase the button play resumes If you scan past the beginning or end of a track the laser pickup will move on to the previous or next track unless a programmed sequence is playing see Programming If you try to scan forward past the end of the CD the laser pickup will stop five seconds before the end of the last track and the error LED will flash When you release play will continue with the last track...

Page 19: ...elect another track or index while play is suspended To repeat all tracks on a CD press repeat before play or while a CD is playing The LED above the repeat button will light while this function is active The CD will continue to repeat until you press repeat again or press stop To stop play before the end of the CD press stop The Display will show the total number of tracks and their total playing...

Page 20: ...ic operation 2 Select the first track or index in your program using the next prev next index and prev index or the numbered buttons on the Remote Control See Basic operation The LED above the progm button will flash while you re making your selection 3 Enter your selection into memory by pressing progm The LED above the progm button will light and the Display will show P Note You must press progm...

Page 21: ...ror LED will flash When you release the program will continue To suspend play while a program is playing press pause The LED above the pause button will flash while play is suspended To resume play press pause again To hold play at the beginning of a program for faster cueing press pause before pressing play The LED above the pause button will flash while play is suspended To begin play press paus...

Page 22: ...extended period even leak proof batteries can leak corrosive acids that will damage the Remote Control A CD handled carefully will last indefinitely A warped dusty or scratched CD can cause playback problems or may sound noisy Handle a CD by the outer edges only if necessary support it with your index finger at the center hole Don t touch the bottom unprinted side of the CD and never apply sticker...

Page 23: ... level linearity Deviation unmeasurable to below 70dB approximately 1 0dB below 90dB undithered ref 0dB 1kHz Output impedance 1 Ω Mains voltage 120 V U S service Mains frequency 50 60 Hz Power consumption 25W 120V 60 Hz Shipping weight 27 lbs 12 24 kg Overall dimensions Width 8 4 in 214 mm Height 8 9 in 227 mm Depth 13 25 in 337 mm Madrigal Audio Laboratories Inc reserves the right to change this ...

Page 24: ... 120 V U S service Mains frequency 50 60 Hz Power consumption 21W 120V 60 Hz Shipping weight 25 lbs 11 34 kg Overall dimensions Width 8 4 in 214 mm Height 8 9 in 227 mm Depth 13 25 in 337 mm Madrigal Audio Laboratories Inc reserves the right to change this product s features and specifications without notice Pin 1 Digital ground Pin 2 DAS Digital Audio Standard output Pin 3 DAS output Pin assignme...

Page 25: ... receiver integrated amplifier or preamplifier The wall socket adapter extension cord or convenience outlet is faulty Check all connections There s a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse in the wall outlet s circuit The PCD 3 PDT 3 s fuse is blown contact your Proceed dealer 2 The PCD 3 PDT 3 won t play a CD inserted in the player The CD is inserted upside down A track number has been programmed ...

Page 26: ...ated amplifier or preamplifier Check all connections 6 The Remote Control doesn t work The Remote Control is at the wrong angle relative to the PCD 3 PDT 3 and the PCD 3 PDT 3 can t receive the signal The sensor window on the front panel of the PCD 3 PDT 3 is dirty or blocked The Remote Control s projection lens is dirty Fluorescent lighting in the listening area is interfering with the operation ...

Page 27: ...ooting section contact your Proceed dealer Your dealer will tell you what to do next It s important that your Proceed product be serviced only by an authorized Proceed service facility This will ensure that proper repairs are made and that your Proceed warranty stays in effect throughout the warranty period ...

Page 28: ...LABORATORIES INC 2081 South Main Street P O Box 781 Middletown Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone 203 346 0896 or 344 9300 Fax 203 346 1540 630107 1992 Madrigal Audio Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Printed in U S A ...

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