Cary Audio Design CD-500 User Manual
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CD-500
CD Player
OWNER’S MANUAL
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specications, proper
installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included
in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new
Cary Audio Design product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 2
Welcome
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4
Unpacking and Installation ..................................................................................................................... 5
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Controls and Displays
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Pin Assignment ................................................................................................................................... 11
Remote Control ................................................................................................................................... 12
Playback
Starting Playback ................................................................................................................................. 14
Stopping Playback .............................................................................................................................. 14
Various Playback Functions .................................................................................................................. 15
Service and Care
Care and Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 18
Factory Service ................................................................................................................................... 18
Non-Warranty Repairs .......................................................................................................................... 18
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 19
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: The triangle with the lightning flash symbol
displayed on the unit advises the user of dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the product’s enclosure.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside; it is recommended that only qualified personnel
service this component.
ALERT: The triangle with the exclamation point symbol on the component suggests that the owner refer to
important operating and maintenance instructions in the owner’s manual.
1. OWNER’S MANUAL: Before powering up the equipment, read all safety and operating instructions and follow
them as instructed. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
2. ATTACHMENTS: Use only those attachments recommended by the unit manufacturer, as others may cause
hazards.
3. ACCESSORIES: Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall,
causing injury to a person or damage to the unit. Mount the unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions with
the suggested mounting accessory.
4. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: Mount the unit to a wall or ceiling only in the manner recommended by the
manufacturer.
5. WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use the unit near water (for example, near a swimming pool, bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub) or in a damp environment (like a basement or outside in the rain).
6. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they could touch
dangerous voltage points and short-out parts, possibly resulting in a fire or electric shock. Avoid spilling liquid of any
kind on the unit. If water or any metal object (such as a paper clip, coin, or staple) accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Cary Audio Design for further instructions.
7. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet create ventilation to protect the component from overheating.
These openings on the top and bottom panels must remain unobstructed. Allow at least 6 inches (16cm) of clearance
above the unit and an opening behind the unit for airflow. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, built-in
bookcase, or rack without adequate ventilation.
9. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: As a safety feature, the unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug in which one blade is wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If
you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still will not fit, contact a licensed
electrician to update your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
10. POWER SOURCES: Operate the unit only from the power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
unsure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your unit dealer or local power company.
11. POWER CORD PROTECTION: Arrange power supply cords so that they do not suffer from foot traffic or pinching
by items placed on or against them. Pay close attention to cords where plug enter the AC outlet and where they exit
from the unit.
12. LIGHTNING: For added protection during a lightning storm or when is the component is idle for long periods of
time, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will help protect the
unit from lightning and power line surge damage.
13. POWER LINES: Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to avoid touching the power
lines or circuits; contact with them could be fatal.
14. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this
increases the risk of fire or electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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15. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
16. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to ensure the unit is in proper operating condition.
17. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
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Before connecting a new product such as the CD 303T to your audio or home theater system, turn off all other
equipment (preferably unplugging them from the AC power source). Many audio components feature automatic
turn-on circuits that may activate during an installation, potentially causing damage to electronic components
and/or speakers. This type of damage is not covered by product warranties, and Cary Audio specifically disclaims
responsibility for any such damage.
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Power Cord: The removable power cord provided with your player was specifically designed
for use with this product, but other AC cords may be used. Consult your dealer for advice on AC
power cords and high quality wire in your system.
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AC Fuse: The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user serviceable. If the unit does not power up,
contact an authorized service representative
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Wiring: Cables running inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate compliance and listing by
the UL, CSA or other standards required by the UL, CSA, NEC or your local building code. Questions about
cables inside of walls should be referred to a qualified custom installer, a licensed electrician, or low-voltage
contractor.
18. RECORDING COPYRIGHT: Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without
permission of the copyright holder.
19. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to
article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
20. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER:
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CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cary
Audio Design could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from where the receiver is
21. OUTDOOR ANTENNA
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If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded in order to provide
protection against built-up static charges and voltage surges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada, Part 1
of the Canadian Electrical Code) provides information regarding proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.
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Outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines,
electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into
contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall. When
installing an outside antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid
touching power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be
fatal. Because of the hazards involved, antenna installation should be
left to a professional.
connected.
INSTALLATION/SAFE
ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION:
WELCOME
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Cary Audio Design would like to thank you for purchasing the new CD-500 player. The CD-500
is the latest in a series of optical disc players that use a specially selected
Read Only Memory (ROM) drive for reading the disc. The ROM drive allows multiple
passes to be made, ensuring that the correct data is recovered from the disc and improves the
standard Compact Disc's error-correction capabilities by a factor of 100. It also allows complete
buffering of the recovered data.
To ensure the lowest possible jitter in the digital circuitry, the CD-500 incorporates three buffers.
Two of these buffers are configured as ‘First In First Out’ buffers (FIFO). By the time the data is
passed to the Digital to Analog Converters (DACs) or to the
low - in fact the CD-500 has the lowest jitter we have ever measured on a CD player - around 90
picoseconds, with the jitter spectrum held below
0.1 Hz.
The signal path includes proprietary design error correction and concealment, and Cary
Audio Design’s acclaimed 'Resolution Enhancement' DSP circuitry, in which the original
44.1 kHz, 16-bit audio is first expanded to 24 bits and then can be upsampled to 96, 192,
384, 512 and 768 kHz in one of three 190 Millions of Instructions Per Second (MIPS) processors
operating with 48-bit internal precision. This is 'true' DSP upsampling, unlike anything else
available in the marketplace.
The CD-500 incorporates HDCD decoding capabilities. It has 192kHz, 24 bit Burr Brown
1792u DAC chips in the critical digital to analog converter section. The CD-500 contains audio
grade Elna capacitors in the audio circuit for incredible bass, extremely musical midrange, and
extended highs.
Cary Audio Design firmly believes in high performance products that offer incredible value for
the money. With its leading edge technology, exceptional sound performance and ease of use,
the CD-500 offers exceptional performance in its class.
Thank you for your continued support.
digital output,
the jitter is incredibly
WELCOME
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Your Cary Audio Design product was shipped in a carton particularly designed to protect its
contents, and special care has been taken to prevent damage during shipping.
Carefully remove your new component from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of
shipping damage. If shipping damage is discovered, document the damage with photographs,
contact the transport carrier immediately, and retain the packing as evidence.
We strongly recommend saving all original packing cartons to protect your component for
storage or future shipping.
Power Requirement
The CD-500 is designed to operate from AC mains current. The specified AC voltage is either
110-120 volts or 220-240 volts AC at 50-60 Hz.
Connections
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Digital Outputs: These outputs send a digital signal and should be connected only to the
appropriate digital input of an accompanying component.
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Analog Outputs: These are for connection to the CD or AUX input jacks of an
accompanying preamplifier or amplifier.
Warranty Card
If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, fill out the
enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your
purchase. Warranty restrictions apply. Consult the warranty section of this manual for details.
Please keep a copy of the original sales receipt from your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer to
validate the warranty if necessary.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Operating the CD-500 is a simple procedure since each unit is designed for long-term stability in
virtually any home operating situation. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters
outlined in this owner’s manual, damage may occur. Please read this manual carefully before
operating your new CD-500.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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CD Mechanism Triple-beam laser, multi-speed CD/DVD ROM transport
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Formats CD AUDIO (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-RW
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Master Clock Jitter Below measurable levels
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Digital Sample Rates (Fs) 44.1, 96, 192, 384, 512 or 768 kHz sample rates for CD
playback to the analog audio outputs
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Digital Filter Software with HDCD decoding and 8x Over sampling Digital
Filte
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Digital / Analog Converters 4-channel, Burr Brown PCM 1792U
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Analog Filter 3rd Order Bessel
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Analog Outputs Balanced XLR, Single–Ended RCA
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Digital Outputs Coaxial, Toslink operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from
44.1 kHz 16 bit to 192 kHz 24 bit
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Communication RS232 full remote configuration interface
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Trigger Input 12.0 V DC
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IR Input PHILIPS RC 5 IR code
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Power Input Configured at factory for either 110-120 or 220-240 VAC,
50-60 Hz
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Power Consumption 50 Watts
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