Anthem CD-1 Owners manual

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CD 1

OPERATING MANUAL

We at Sonic Frontiers hope you will derive many years of
listening pleasure with your new Anthem CD 1. This
Operating Manual contains important information regarding
the operation and care of the CD 1. Be sure to read this
manual carefully and follow these instructions in order to
keep it performing and sounding its best. Please contact
Sonic Frontiers if you have any questions - a Customer
Service Representative will be pleased to assist you.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

In addition to the CD 1, its cover, and the operating manual
you are presently reading (with associated inserts and
warranty card), there are a few more items to take inventory of
before steps are taken to make the Anthem CD 1 operational.

These items are:

• one 6922 tube

• a glove for handling the tube

• a detachable AC power cord

• 18 screws

• 1 Philips screwdriver

After completing an inventory of these items, proceed to
the next steps.

3/2/99 SKU#57553

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INTRINSIC JITTER < 140ps RMS measured over a bandwidth

of 10Hz-40kHz

POWER SUPPLY EI-Laminate power transformer featuring

9 stages of power supply regulation

TRANSPORT MECHANISM Sony (6 pack Vertical Changer)

Plays 5” discs and 3.5” discs
(3.5” discs - single play only)

HDCD FILTER/DECODER Pacific Microsonics - PMD 100

D/A CONVERTER Dual Burr-Brown PCM 1702P

TUBE COMPLEMENT 1-6922/E88CC in a high speed output

buffer configuration

ANALOG OUTPUT 1- pair single ended RCA

DIGITAL OUTPUT 1- AES/EBU on XLR male connector

1- S/PDIF on RCA Co-Ax connector

INFRA-RED OUTPUT 1 - via 3.5mm stereo jack

FREQUENCY RESPONSE 5Hz-20kHz ±.25dB

“A” WEIGHTED S/N RATIO >-110 dB from 10Hz-20kHz

CROSS TALK -75dB @ 10kHz

(>-65dB from 20Hz-20kHz)

THD <.01% from 10Hz-20kHz

MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL Approx. 2 Volts

POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120VAC ~ 50/60Hz (1A/250V Fast-Blo fuse)

220-240VAC ~ 50/60Hz (0.5A/250V Fast-Blo fuse)
70VA Maximum

DIMENSIONS 19” (48cm) W x 13” (33cm) D x

5.25” (13cm) H

NET WEIGHT 24lbs (11kg) unpacked

DANGER:

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
POSSIBLE WHEN THE TOP COVER
IS REMOVED. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM.

SETTING UP

The CD 1 comes with one 6922 tube. The 6922 tube may be
replaced with an ECC88/6DJ8 or E188CC/7308 with no
circuit modification. This tube was chosen for its reliability
and extremely low noise. The tube’s low noise heightens
dynamics and provides a natural tonal balance.

INSERTION OF THE TUBE

1. Using the screwdriver supplied, remove the cover of the
CD 1. For your convenience, only eight (approx.) of the
screws are installed at the factory.

2. When handling the tube, it is recommended that the
cotton glove provided be worn to prevent skin oils from
depositing on the glass surface.

3. Noting the location of the tube socket in the top view
photo (Figure 2) or directly on the PC Board. Once located,
take the tube and inspect the pins, noting the larger space
between two of the pins (see Figure 1). This space will
match with the socket. Insert the tube into the tube socket,
making sure all pins and pin holes are aligned. Do not
force the tube into the socket. “Rock” the tube gently
while pushing slowly until it is firmly seated.

After the insertion of the tube, replace the cover and fasten
it with the screws provided. The CD 1 is now ready for operation.
For further information on tube replacement, NOS (New Old
Stock) tubes, contact your dealer, a Sonic Frontiers
Customer Service Representative or The Parts Connection,
a division of Sonic Frontiers.

WARNING - DISCONNECT THE AC
DETACHABLE POWER CORD FROM THE
CD 1 AND WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE
REMOVING COVER, TUBES OR FUSE.

Note the larger space
between two of the pins and
holes for proper alignment
of tube and socket.

Figure 1

DANGER:

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
POSSIBLE WHEN THE TOP COVER
IS REMOVED. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM.

LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

Sonic Frontiers International warrants to the purchaser that
each component is free of manufacturing defects for a period
of five (5) years from the date of purchase. This five (5) year
limited warranty excludes all vacuum tubes and CD
Transport mechanisms, which are warranted for a period of
twelve (12) months. To receive this warranty, the original
purchaser must complete and mail to Sonic Frontiers
International, within thirty (30) days from the date of
purchase, the enclosed Warranty Registration Card which
validates the warranty. This warranty is subject to the
following conditions and limitations:

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Under no circumstances does Sonic Frontiers International
assume liability or responsibility for injury or damages
sustained in the use or operation of this equipment or for
damages to any other equipment connected to it. Sonic
Frontiers International reserves the right to make design
changes or improvements without the obligation to revise
prior versions. All specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is
non-transferable.

This warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has
been handled other than in accordance with the instructions
of our Owner's Manual, abuse or misused, damaged by
accident or neglect or in being transported, or the defect is
due to the product being tampered with, modified or
repaired by anyone other than Sonic Frontiers International,
or an authorized Sonic Frontiers International repair service
center.

Warranty does not cover normal maintenance.

Sonic Frontiers International shall not be responsible in any
way for consequential or indirect damages or liabilities
resulting from the use and operation of the product covered
herein or resulting from any breach of this warranty or any
implied warranty relating to said product.

During this period, Sonic Frontiers International will repair or
replace any defective components free of charge. A Return
Authorization Number (RA number) is required before any
product is returned to our factory for any reason. This number
must be visible on the exterior of the shipping containers for
Sonic Frontiers International to accept the return.

Units to be repaired by Sonic Frontiers International must be
sent shipping and insurance prepaid by the original
purchaser in the original packing material. A returned

product should be accompanied by a written description of
the defect. Repaired units will be returned by Sonic
Frontiers International shipping and insurance prepaid.

Units shipped to us without a Return Authorization Number
or without a visible RA Number on the exterior of the shipping
containers will be returned to the sender, freight collect.

All other warranties or conditions either written or implied
are void.

Sonic Frontiers International reserves the right to improve
the design of any product without assuming any obligation
to modify any product previously manufactured. This warranty
is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, of
merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose and may
not be extended or enlarged by anyone. In no event shall
Sonic Frontiers International, their agents or representatives
be responsible for any incidental or consequential
damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of
incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion
may not apply to you.

WARRANTY

FREQUENTLY ASKED WARRANTY QUESTIONS

WHAT IS THE DISPLAY WARRANTY?

Display equipment sold by an authorized dealer has a full
5 year Parts & Labor and 30 day Tube & Transport
Mechanism warranty (as of the date of the customers
invoice) or the balance of the 1 year Tube & Transport
Mechanism warranty (as of the date of the dealer
invoice) - which ever is longer.

WHAT IS THE USED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY?

The balance of the 5 year Parts & Labor and 1 year Tube
& Transport Mechanism warranty can be transferred on
used equipment only IF the unit is traded in to an authorized
Sonic Frontiers/Anthem Dealer. An authorized SF/
Anthem dealer can resell the unit with the remaining
warranty if it is cosmetically acceptable, in perfect working
condition, and has not been internally or externally
altered in any way. We ask that the dealers call the
factory and advise us of the serial number of the unit to
register the warranty of the new owner.

WHAT IS THE USED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY - FROM A
NON-AUTHORIZED DEALER?

Used equipment purchased from a non-authorized dealer
or private sale has no SFI warranty.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!