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Location
7. Turn the unit upright, and place it in the desired location.
The
Proceed PCD 3
/
PDT 3
should be located on a level, stable
surface. Avoid placing it where it will be exposed to shocks or
vibration (such as on an unstable table or near large
loudspeakers). In general, place it as you would a turntable.
DON'T
place the
Proceed PCD 3
/
PDT 3
on top of another
component, since its base could block the other component’s
ventilation. Interfering with the
PCD 3
/
PDT 3
’s ventilation or that of
another component could cause either to overheat, resulting in
damage to your system.
8.
Before making any audio connections, make sure that power is
turned off to both the
PCD 3
/
PDT 3
and your receiver, integrated
amplifier, or preamplifier/power amplifier.
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The quality of the cables and connectors that you use with your
Proceed Proceed PCD 3
/
PDT 3
can noticeably affect the quality
of the sound that you hear from your speakers or headphones.
For the best performance, use the highest quality audio cables
available. Though there are many such cables to choose from,
we confidently recommend
Madrigal HPC
cables (for analog
signals) and
Madrigal MDC
(for electrical digital signals). See
your
Proceed
dealer for more information.
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The
Proceed PCD 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, see your
Proceed
dealer for more information.
For instructions on connecting the
PCD 3
's balanced or
unbalanced analog outputs to your audio system, see step 9.
For instructions on connecting the
PCD 3
's digital output to your
audio system, see step 10.
For instructions on connecting the
PDT 3
's digital outputs to your
audio system, see step 11.
9. Using a pair of high-quality audio cables, connect the left and right
outputs of the
PCD 3
to the left and right “CD” inputs of your
receiver, integrated amplifier, or preamplifier. Make sure to
connect the left output of the
PCD 3
to the left input of the
receiver, integrated amplifier, or preamplifier, and likewise for the
right channel.
If your receiver, integrated amplifier, or preamplifier doesn’t have
inputs specifically labelled “CD,” use the input labelled “AUX,” or
any other
line-level
input not being used by another component.
NEVER
connect the
PCD 3
's
balanced or unbalanced outputs to
PHONO inputs.
PRECAUTION
A word about cables
A word about
balanced output
Audio connections, PCD 3
