Arcam Delta 250 User Manual

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ARCAM

DELTA 250 CD TRANSPORT

DELTA 270 CD PLAYER

HANDBOOK

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Delta 270

Convetiion System

Dynamic range

Signal to noise ratio (CCIR)

Harmonic distortion (OdB)

Frequency response (i 0.2dB)

Output level (OdB)

Output impedance

Minimum recommended load

Supplied accessories

Delta 2501 270

Digtal outputs

Power consumption

Size W/D/H mm.

Wei^c

Hybrid 18 bit DAC Upper bit range multi-bit Lower bit rangé single-bit

lOSdB

103dB

0.005%

IHz - 20kHz

2.3V RMS

22ohm3

IKohm

remote control handset

(inc batteries)

mains lead

iEC 958 standard, SPDIF format

30VA

430x275x95

4.4kg nett.

5.6kg packed

Supplied accessories

E&OE.

AudioQuest video X digital cable Remote control handset

(inc batteries) mains lead

INSTALLATION

Check that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting indicated on the rear panel of the unit, if your mains supply voltage is different, consult your Arcam dealer.

MAINS SAFETY

This product is normally supplied \vith a moulded mains plug already fitted to the lead. If for any reason the plug needs to be removed, it must be disposed of immediately and securely, as it is a potential shock hazard when inserted into a mains socket. If the plug is removed then the remaining lead must be rewired as follows:

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal which is coloured blue or marked with the letter N. The brown wire must be connected to

the terminal which is coloured brown or marked with the letter L.

The green and yellow wire must be

connected to the temiinal which is coloured green and yellow, or marked with the letter E or the safety earth symbol.

When replacing the fuse in the supplied

moulded mains plug, the integral fuse

holder/cover must always be refitted.

Warning;

This apparatus must be

earthed.

• For optimum sonic performance, the analogue power supply of the CD player is kept powered up all the time the unit is connected to the mains supply. The firont panel power switch powers down all other circuitry leaving the analogue sections in "standby".

This means that even chough the power switch is off, it may be possible to hear a slight residual hum emanating from the mains transformer inside the CD player. This is perfecdy normal. Tithe unit is to be left unused for an extended period, we recommend that it is disconnected fi-om the maans supply by switching it off at the wall socket.

DELTA 270 ONLY DIGITAL AND AUDIO CONNECTIONS

DIGITAL OUTPUTS - For use with a separate digital to analogue converter

(DAC) or digital recorder. Connect to the unit’s digital input using a suitable digital cable. Both outputs are identical and can be connected simultaneously if necessary.

amplifier's CD or AUX input using a

suitable interconnect cable. Insert the red phono plugs into the sockets labelled 'R,' and the other plugs into the sockets bbelled ’L'.

MAINS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

Insert the EEC line socket of the mains lead fully into the power inlet socket on the rear panel. Connect the other end to your mains supply.

DELTA 250 ONLY DIGITAL CONNECTIONS

The Delta 250 is fitted with a choice of 3 digital connectors. Use the appropriate connector for your DAC.

PHONO OUTPUT - Connect to the DAC's digital input using a suitable digital cable. Both outputs are identical and can be connected simultaneously if necessary.

BNC OUTPUT - Connect to your

DAC's BNC digital input (if fitted) using a suitable digital cable. This output generally gives better results than output ©.

OPTICAL OUTPUT - Connect to

your DAC's optical input (if fitted) using a suitable Toslink type optical

cable. You should try digical outputs d), © and optical output ® to determine which you prefer.

SYNC LOCK INPUT - Connect to an Arcani Black Box fitted with the Sync Lock facility using a suitable Toslink type optical cable. The Sync Lock connection synchronises the Delta 250 and the Black Box automaricaHy. The

Sync Lock led (light emitting diode) on

the Black Box's firom panel will confirm this. Using the Sync Lock connection

removes the timing erron generated in

the digital signal connections, and

should be used in order to achieve the

very best sound quality.

It can rival, and in many cases surpass

the quality of the co-axial outputs. If your DAC is fitted with an AT&T input you may wish to take advantage of its benefits. The AT&T module is available as an optional extra, and can. be supplied and fitted by an Arcani dealer.

OPERATION

DISC DRAWER - Accepts both 8 cm and 12 cm discs. Place the disc in the

tray label side uppermost.

LOAD - Opens and closes the disc drawer. The drawer can abo be closed by gently pushing it in approximately 5mm. The drawer will then close by itself and engage PLAY mode (if a disc is loaded).

PLAY - Press to play a disc or programmed selection. Pressing PLAY when the disc is already playing will

restart the same track. To restart the disc fi'om track 1, press STOP and then

PLAY.

STOP - Press once to stop the disc. Pressing STOP twice will cancel selections programmed into the

memory.

PAUSE - Press to pause the disc. Press PAUSE again to resume play.

PORT FOR AT&T OPTICAL

OUTPUT MODULE - The AT&T

optical system offers superior sound

quality compared to the Toslink system

due to its wider bandwidth. It has the

advantage over the co-axial outputs by

being virtually interference free.

<i«3 t>> - To search for a particular

passage during play, press << or t>>.

{'FAST will appear on the display).

Now press << or to engage fast

search.

TRACK SELECT - To begin play at a desired track, press l< or >i to locate the desired track then press PLAY. To select another track during play, press l< or >1 to locate the track. The player will automadcalJy select PLAY mode.

PROG - Allows you to programme a selection of up to 20 tracks from a disc in any order. To programme the disc, press track select to locate the desired track(s). Press PROG to programme the track nuinber(s) into the memory. Repeat diis procedure to programme up to 20 tracks. Now press PLAY. The display will indicate the track numbers as they are programmed. When programming the disc by remote control, only the first nine tracks of the disc may be selected.

REPEAT - Allows repeat pby of a single track, a programmed selection or an entire disc. When repeating a programmed selection or an entire disc, press REPEAT once before pressing PLAY. ('REPEAT' will be indicated on the display). When repeatir^ a single track, press REPEAT twice before pressing play. ('FlEPEAT' will flash on the display). To cancel, press REPEAT a third time or until 'REPEAT' goes out on the display. TIME - Displays the elapsed time of a track ('TRACK TIME'), the remaining dm.e of a track {'REM TRACK TIME*) or the remaining time of the disc ('TOTAL REM TIME'). The display win indicate the time function selected.

POWER - Switches the unit on and off.

FLUORESCENT DISPLAY - Informs you of the functions of the player. Also homes the remote receiver. Ensure this is not obscured or commands from the remote control will not be received.

OPERATION BY REMOTE CONTROL

Additional functions available on the remote control are:

0-9 Keypad - Allows direct access to individual tracks on the disc. To select a track, press the corresponding keypad button{s) and then press PLAY. The keypad can also be used when programming a disc by remote control (see ® PROG). Only the first nine tracks of a disc may be selected. SHUFFLE - Press to play all the tracks on the disc in a random order. SCAN - Plays the first 10 seconds of each track in sequence. The track number will be indicated on the display while SCAN is selected. To continue listening to a "scanned" track, press PLAY. VOLUME - Adjusts the volume control of Arcam amplifiers (certain models only).

Please Note: Certain functions on the remote control handset may not operate this CD player.

DISP - Turns the display on and off Switching the display off will generally give a small improvement in sound quality.

DELTA 250 ONLY DIGITAL CONNECTIONS

The Delta 250 is fitted with a choice of 3 digital cormectors. Use the appropriate connector for youi DAC.

DAC’s digital input using a suitable

digital cable. Both outputs are identical

and can be connected simultaneously if

necessary.

@ BNC OUTPUT - Connect to your

DAC's BNC digital input (if fitted)

using a suitable digital cable. This

output generally gives better results than output

your DAC's optical input (if fitted)

using a suitable Toslink type optical cable. You should try digital outputs (D, ® and optical output ® to detemune which you prefer.

Arcam Black Box fitted with the Sync Lock facility using a suitable Toslink

type optical cable. The Sync Lock

connection synchronises the Delta 250

and the Black Box autoniaticaliy. The Sync Lock led (Light emitting diode) on the Bbck Box's fiont panel will confirm this. Using the Sync Lock connection removes the timing error? generated in the digital signal connections, and should be used in order to achieve the very best sound quality.

It can rival, and in many cases surpass the quality of the co-axial outputs. If your DAC is fitted with an AT&T input you may wish to take advantage

of its benefits. The AT&T module is available as an optional extra, and can be supplied and fitted by an Arcam dealer.

OPERATION

® DISC DRAWER - Accepts both 8 cm

and 12 cm discs. Place the disc in the tray label side uppermost.

® LOAD - Opens and closes the disc

drawer. The drawer can also be dosed by gently pushing it in approximately 5mni. The drawer will then close by itself and engage PLAY mode (if a disc is loaded).

programmed selecdon. Pressing PLAY when the disc is already playing wiH restart the same track. To restart the disc fi:om track 1, press STOP and then PLAY,

STOP - Press once to stop the disc. Pressing STOP twice will cancel selections programmed into the memory.

PAUSE again to resume play.

tD PORT FOR AT&T OPTICAL

OUTPUT MODULE - The AT&T

optical system offers superior sound quality compared to the Toslink system due to its wider bandwidth.. It has the advantage over the co-axial outputs by being virtuaHy interference free.

<< t>> - To search for a particular

passage during play, press <i<i or >>.

('FAST’ will appear on the display). Now press << or >> to engage fast search.

TRACK SELECT - To begin play at a desired track, press l< or >1 to locate the desired track then press PLAY. To select another track during play, press K or >1 to locate the track. The player

will automaticaily select PLAY mode.

PROG - Allows you to programme a selection of up to 20 tracks from a disc in any order- To programme the disc, press track select to locate the desired track(s). Press PROG to programme the track tit.imber(s) into the memory. Repeat tliis

procedure to programme up to 20 tracks.

Now press PLAY. The display will indicate the track numbers as they are programmed. When programming the disc by remote control, only the first nine tracks of the disc may be selected.

REPEAT - Allows repeat play of a single track, a programmed selection or an entire disc. When repeating a programmed selection or an entire disc, press REPEAT once before pressing PLAY. (REPEAT will be indicated on

the display). When repeating a single track, press PEiPEAT twice before pressing play.

('FLEPEAT' will flash on the display). To cancel, press REPEAT a third time

or until 'REPEAT' goes out on the

display. TIME - Displays the elapsed time of a track ('TRACK TIME'), the remaining rime of a track ('REM TRACK TIME*)

or the remaining time of the disc

('TOTAL REM TIME'). The display will indicate the time fimction selected.

POWER - Switches the unit on and off.

FLUORESCENT DISPLAY - Infonns you of the functions of the player. Also houses the remote receiver. Ensure this is not obscured or commands from the remote control will not be received.

OPERATION BY REMOTE CONTROL

Additional functions availabie on the remote control are;

0-9 Keypad - Allows direct access to

individual tracks on the disc. To select a

track, press the corresponding keypad buCton(s) and then press PLAY. The keypad can also be used when programming a disc by remote control

(see ® PROG). Oidy the first nine

tracks of a disc may be selected.

SHUFFLE - Press to play all the tracks

on the disc in a random order.

SCAN - Plays the first 10 seconds of

each track in sequence. The track

number will be indicated on the display

while SCAN is selected. To continue listening to a "scanned" track, press

PLAY.

VOLUME - Adjusts the volume control

of Arcam amplifiers (certain models

only).

Please Note: Certain functions on the remote control handset may not operate this CD player.

DISP - Turns the display on and off.

Switching the display off will generally give a smaL improvement in sound quality.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

The Delca 250 and Delta 270 aie digital audio devices which have been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility. EC COUNTRIES: These products have been designed to comply with directive 89/336/EEC. USA; This product complies with FCC requirements. Please refer to the Hints & Tips booklet if you suspect a radio interference problem.

SAFETY STANDARD

These products have been designed to meet the lEC 65 international electrical safety standard.

CLASSI

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THIS UNIT IS OPENED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

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