User manual CLASSE AUDIO SACD-2

[. . . ] We trust that you will enjoy your purchase for many years to come. CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY All of our components benefit from the same rigorous design goal: All Classé products must reproduce music with the harmonic and spatial integrity typical of fine instruments heard in a live, unamplified performance. Single Circuit Design To this end, we make extensive use of carefully optimized versions of the same basic circuit precisely matched to specific power requirements. This means that all Classé line level components and power amplifiers benefit from years of refinement. Listening: The Critical Design Element Once we determine general circuit values for a particular application, we listen carefully while exchanging and mixing different parts (transistors, capacitors, wiring, PC boards, etc. ) and adjusting specific operating voltages within proper engineering ranges. [. . . ] These can be connected to a digital recorder or other digital audio component. When playing a standard CD, the digital output sample rate can be set to 44. 1 kHz, 48kHz, 88. 2 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz by pressing the sample rate button on the remote control. The digital outputs are disabled when playing a Super Audio CD. Analog outputs The Omega SACD2 Player has both balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) outputs. Both types of outputs have been carefully optimized to give best possible performance. However, the most realistic and natural sonic quality is obtained by connecting the balanced outputs to a balanced input on your preamplifier. The balanced output is derived from a balanced digital signal, which is converted to analog using two DACs per channel followed by differential output circuitry. The unbalanced output is converted by a separate DAC followed by dedicated single-ended circuitry. Both the balanced and single-ended outputs can be used simultaneously. Infrared (IR) input and output The Omega SACD2 Player is equipped with 1/ 8" mini-plug connectors that allow the unit to directly receive and transmit remote IR commands. These connectors can be used with equipment that receives IR commands and converts them for transmission on copper wire. This is especially useful for situations where the Omega SACD2 Player is outside of the line-of-sight of your listening location. Contact your Classé dealer for information on installing and using remote IR repeating equipment. Analog outputs Digital outputs IR input and output AC mains input AES/EBU WARNING REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING ONLY ON A A N N A A L L O O G G O U T P U T S L E F T D I G I T A L O U T P U T S OUT IR IN OFF R I G H T SPDIF 5 CONTROLS AND OPERATION This section describes all of the controls, front panel display, and operation of the Omega SACD2 Player. Turning on AC power The Omega SACD2 is turned on by means of a power switch located on the rear of the unit. Standby mode If the Omega SACD2 Player is left idle for more than five minutes, it will automatically enter Standby mode. In this mode, the front panel display and transport power supplies are turned off, saving power. However, the low-level analog power supplies remain on for maximum sonic performance When the Omega SACD2 Player is in Standby mode, a single LED indicator on the front panel will illuminate. The Omega SACD2 Player will automatically return to regular operation when any key on the front panel or remote control is pressed. Front panel controls Below is an illustration of the Classé Omega SACD2 front panel controls and a brief description of each button. STOP Pressing STOP will cause the Omega SACD2 to stop playing. You can select a track while the Omega SACD2 is reading a disc and searching for the Table of Contents. Pressing PLAY will also cause the door to close. SACD/CD This key allows the user to select which layer of a multi-layer hybrid SACD disc is played. Pressing this key toggles back and forth between SACD and CD playback. When using a single layer disc ­ either SACD or standard CD ­ the Omega SACD2 player automatically selects the appropriate layer and the SACD/CD key is disabled. [. . . ] The program will be erased if you turn the AC power off or press the LOAD key. Each time you press CHECK, the number of the next track in the program appears on the display. CLEAR When the player is stopped, you can use the CLEAR key to delete tracks from the program. Press the CHECK key repeatedly until the track number that you want to delete appears on the display, then press CLEAR to delete that track. Track number and elapsed time of current track Press TIME Display: Track number and remaining time of current track Press TIME Press TIME Display: Time remaining on disc 9 Using the Omega SACD2 remote control with other Classé products The Omega SACD2 Player remote control can be used to control all Omega pre-amplifiers. [. . . ]