C.E.C. CD5 Owner's Manual

BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER

SOURCE

POWER

HEADPHONE

VOLUME

BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER CD5

USB Sound System

CD5

Owner's Manual

Thank you for purchasing a CD5.
Please read through and refer to this Owner's Manual to use your CD5
safely and adequately.
It is recommended to keep the packaging available for future transport­ation needs.

CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5

Contents

Features ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Important Safety Instructions ………………………………………………………………………… 3
Handling Precautions ………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Compact Disc Handling ……………………………………………………………………………… 7
Accessories …………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Front Panel Functions ……………………………………………………………………………… 10
Inside the CD Door ………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Rear Panel Functions and Connections ………………………………………………………… 12
Remote Control unit ………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Digital Filter ………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
Dimmer ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
CD Playback ………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Programmed CD Playback ………………………………………………………………………… 19
D/A Converter Functions …………………………………………………………………………… 21
Maintenance of Rubber Belt ……………………………………………………………………… 22
Summary of Tips and Hints to use Belt Drive CD ……………………………………………… 23
Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Service Contact Preparation ……………………………………………………………………… 25
Specications ……………………………………………………………………………………… 26

Features

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CD5 is a CD player that uses CEC's proprietary belt-drive mechanism to minimize the
vibration and electromagnetic noise from the spindle motor. High precision CD stabilizer

which is inevitable to belt-drive system is easy-to-handle size, 7 cm in diameter. The
combination between belt-drive mechanism and heavy stabilizer with big inertia contributes
to high precision music reproduction.

CEC's long history of belt-drive system achieved the new standard, where a user may
replace the belt without consulting a specialist. You are now free from future step for belt
replacement at your service center or dealer, and enjoy music without doubting about life
time of a belt.

The CD5 uses the ESS HyperstreamTM ES9018K2M DAC chip, which performs up to 32bit.

Highly qualied signal after digital to analog conversion backed up by superior engineering

and performance realizes delicate and accurate music reproduction. The CEC's original full­balanced circuit design achieves the high quality signal path keeping the sound quality very
natural and clear.

The CD5 is equipped with digital input stage. An additional SPDIF signal from outside

reproduction devices and/or high-resolution music source like DSD les for reproduction on

PC can be converted to analog signal. Headphone output enables listener to enjoy various

music sources at high quality standard even without amplier and speaker system.

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR REAR PANEL. IT DOES
NOT CONTAIN ANY USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to potential electric shock hazards within the product’

s enclosure.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to notify the

user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the accompanying documentation.

CD5 User's Manual

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this appliance near water.

6) Clean only with a dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8) Do not install this appliance near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9) (For USA, Canada: ) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades, with one blade wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t your outlet, consult an electrician

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for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (For European Countries: ) Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the grounding-type plug. This plug has two poles and a third grounding hole.

The third hole is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect this appliance’s power cord from being walked on or pinched, especially around

the plugs, convenience receptacles, and where it exits from this appliance’s casing.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12) Only use this appliance with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance. If using a

cart, exercise caution when moving the cart/appliance combination

to avoid injury from it tipping over.

13) Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or when leaving it

unused for extended periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when this appliance

itself, its power-supply cord, or plug has been damaged in any way, when liquids have

been spilled onto this appliance, when foreign objects have fallen into this appliance, when

this appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture, when this appliance does not operate

normally, or when this appliance has been dropped.

CAUTION:

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO DRIPS OR SPLASHES.

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DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THIS

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APPLIANCE.

DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN A CONFINED SPACE, SUCH AS WITHIN A

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BOOKCASE OR SIMILAR PIECE OF FURNITURE.

PLUG THE AC POWER CORD INTO AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AC WALL OUTLET,

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SO IT CAN BE QUICKLY UNPLUGGED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.

DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING WITH A SCREWDRIVER.

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USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES

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OT H ER THAN THO S E SPECIFI E D HEREIN MAY RESU L T I N HAZARDO U S

RADIATION EXPOSURE.

IF THIS APPLIANCE SEEMS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING, CONTACT A QUALIFIED

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SERVICE STATION. DISCONTINUE USE OF ANY MALFUCTIONING UNIT.

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For CANADA

AC POWER CORD CONNECTION

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE BLADE WIDTH

OF THE PLUG TO THE SLOT WIDTH. THE PLUG MUST BE

FULLY INSERTED TO THE SLOT.

Handling Precautions

Connecting Other Devices

❶

Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before connecting or disconnecting other

devices. Exercise caution when handling the AC power cord. When disconnecting the

AC cord from a socket, make sure you pull the plug, and not the cord itself.

Turning Power On/Off

❷

Your system components should be turned on/off in the following order to avoid

generating noise from your speakers and damaging the speakers themselves or other

devices:

Turning power on: Turn on this appliance before turning on the DA converter or

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amplier connected to this appliance.

Turning power off

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: Turn off the amplier before turning off this appliance.

Optical Semiconductor Laser Pickup

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The optical pickup is one of the important components that determine the performance

of a CD transport. Never touch the optical lens of the pickup with your fingers, etc.

Always place the CD Stabilizer on the CD-Turntable in the CD tray to keep the lens

clean when not in use as well.

CD Stabilizer

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Only use the provided CD Stabilizer with this appliance. Commercially available

stabilizers may cause this appliance to malfunction.

Handle With Care

❺

Avoid exerting excessive force on the cabinet, the switch, the knob, the terminal and the

CD-Turntable on this appliance.

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Installation

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Use of an audio rack is recommended to maximize the sound quality and performance

of this appliance. Installation and use of this appliance in the locations described below

may cause deterioration in sound quality or malfunction:

Locati ons expos ed to direct sunlight, such as windo wsil ls, and other

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exceptionally warm locations, such as near heating appliances (surrounding

temperature higher than 35 °C), or exceptionally cold locations (surrounding

temperature lower than 10 °C), may prevent this appliance from functioning

adequately.

Damp locations exceeding 90% humidity may cause this appliance’s metal

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parts to rust, causing this appliance to malfunction.

Dusty locations may cause this appliance to malfunction. The accumulation of

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dust inside the CD tray may lower the performance of music signal reading. It

may also cause contact failure of the switches, and/or noise.

Otherwise, avoid installing this appliance close to other transformers and

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electrical motors, so as to prevent the pickup of induction hum. Also, avoid

mounting this appliance on surfaces that may be affected by vibration.

Avoid lightning strikes

❼

Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when there is a thunderstorm in your

vicinity.

Condensation

❽

When this appliance is brought into a warm room when the exterior temperature is cold,

or when the room temperature rises sharply from using a heater, condensation may

form both inside and outside this appliance, hampering its performance. If this happens,

leave this appliance unused in the room for 1 to 2 hours (depending on the amount

of condensation), so as to bring the temperature of this appliance closer to the room

temperature. The condensation should go away gradually.

Listening etiquette

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Make sure your playback sound, ex. due to too big sound, does not disturb other people

and your neighborhood.

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Compact Disc Handling

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When taking a compact disc from its case, lift it out by holding the edge of the disc while

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pressing down on the center button of the case.

Since a compact disc can be played or recorded only on one side, discs should always be

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placed on the CD-Turntable with the label side up.

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Handle compact discs with care so as not to scratch their surfaces. Scratches, ngerprints

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or soiling may cause reading errors during playback.

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If a compact disc’s surface becomes soiled, wipe it directly away from the disc’s center with

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a soft, dry cloth. Try to keep the discs clean at all times.

Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays, benzene or thinner to clean

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a disc. These may corrode the surface of a disc.

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Do not place discs in any locations subject to high temperatures and high humidity, or that

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receive direct sunlight. Keep discs away from radiators and electrical heaters. CD-R and

CD/RW discs are especially sensitive to ultraviolet rays, so keep them out of direct sunlight.

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To avoid dust and scratching or warping of discs that could cause reading errors, replace

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discs in their cases after use.

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Do not attach any labels on a disc surfaces. Do not use discs that have Scotch tape,

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labels, excessive label glue exposed on the surface. These may cause this appliance to

malfunction.

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Do not use cracked discs or irregularly shaped discs (octagonal, heart-shaped, or any other

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special shapes). These may cause this appliance to malfunction.

CD-R/RW DISC

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This appliance is able to playback CD-R/RW discs recorded in audio CD format and

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nalized. Some CD-R/RW discs may be unplayable due to the quality of the CD-R/ RW

disc and/or the quality of the recording.

Do not attach stickers or protective seals on discs and do not use any protective coating

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sprays. If you wish to label a disc, only write on the label side using soft-tipped insoluble

pens. Never use ballpoint pens or hard-tipped pens.

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POWER

SOURCE

VOLUME

HEADPHNE

USB COAX

TOS

PCM

FLAT PULS

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DSD

BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER CD5

USB Sound Systeｍ

CD5

BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER

Owner’s Manual

SOURCE

POWER

HEADPHONE

VOLUME

BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER CD5

BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER

CD5

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CD5

BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER

CEC CO., LTD.

MADE IN JAPAN

ACCESSORIES

CD5 should contain the following:

CD5 main unit

❶

CD Stabilizer

❷

AC Power Cord

❸

Remote Control Unit

❹

Two AAA Batteries for the remote control unit

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Owner's Manual

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Keep the packaging available for future transportation needs.

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The power cord is for use with the CD5 exclusively, and should not be used for other

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devices.

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CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5

SOURCE

POWER

HEADPHONE

VOLUME

BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER CD5

❶ ❷

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❼

❻

❸

❺

❽

❾

❿

Front Panel Functions

POWER button

❶

Press the POWER button to turn the power ON or OFF. When CD5 is turned on

display will blink "0 0:00" and the unit will check its tray for a compact disc.

❾ CD

Approximately 5 seconds later the display will change to indicate the total number

of tracks and the total playing time. When there is no disc on the tray the display will

indictate "no dISC".

SOURCE button

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Press the SOURCE button to select a music source from the CD on CD5, USB being

connected with a personal computer, COAX or TOS being connected with an external

digital music player. Whenever CD5 is powered ON the default mode is starting with

CD. Press the button to toggle through USB, COAX, TOS and CD. The selected digital

input signal is converted and transfered to the analog and headphones outputs.

Track Skip buttons

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Press the Skip forward or backward button to jump to the next or previous track

from the track being played (or displayed).

Pressing the skip backward button during playback, playback will return to the

beginning of the track being played. Press the skip backward button twice repeatedly

to jump to the previous track.

Remote sensor

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The remote sensor, which receives signals from the remote control unit, is located at

the center of the display window. Aim for this sensor when using the remote control

unit. The remote control may malfunction if there are any obstacles between the remote

control unit and the remote sensor.

STOP button

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Press the STOP button to stop playback.

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PLAY/PAUSE / button

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Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start or to temporarily stop playback.

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HEADPHONE jack

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Headphones output jack for a standard 6.3mm plug.

Note: For using a headphone with 3.5mm mini plug, purchase a 6.3mm conversion plug

from a dealer.

VOLUME knob

❽

Turn the knob clockwise to increase or t urn counterclockwise t o decrease the

headphones volume.

Before using your headphones for listening, turn the volume for the minimum

and insert the hedphones plug into the jack. Excessive sound pressure from the

headphones may cause hearing loss to your ears.

CD display

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Only during the CD mode the fluorescent display lights up. After reading a table of

contents (TOC) the display indicates the total number of tracks and total playback time,

and during playback the track number being played and elapsed time are displayed.

A: Playback

indicator lights up during playback.

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B: Pause indicator blinks during pause mode

C: Time display indicates the elapsed time/remaining

time for the track being played, total remaining time

or total elapsed time.

D: Programming indicator lights up during program

mode.

E: Track number display indicates the track being played.

F: Repeat indicator lights up when repeat mode is enabled.

Sampling Frequency display

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Sampling frequency of a selected music source being played is displayed. PCM or DSD

depends on the input signal lights up as well.

Digital Source indicator

Selected USB, COAX or TOS lights up. CD does not light up.

Digital Filter indicator

Selected digital lter type PULSE or FLAT lights up.

CD Door knob

Open or close the CD door sliding backward or forward by hand when placing a
compact disc on the tray. To keep the inside clean always close the CD door.

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❸

❶

❷

❹

ANALOG OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT

COAX TOSLINKTOSLINKCOAXUSBLEFTRIGHT

❶

❷

❹

❼

❻

❸ ❺ ❽

❹

❼

❻

❸ ❺

❶

to amplifier

❷to amplifier

3-pin AC power cord
to a wall outlet

❽

from PC

from digital player

from digital player

to D/A converter

to D/A converter

Rch Lch

Rch Lch

Inside the CD door

Optical Laser Pickup Lens

❶

The optical laser pickup reads music signals from a compact disc. To keep it clean

never touch the lens with your ngers, etc., and always close the CD door.

CD Stabilizer

❷

The CD Stabilizer for CD5 is heavy with a
diameter of 7cm and weighing 330g.

Ha n d le with care. Hold the edge

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steadily when placing on or removing it
from the CD-Turntable in the CD tray.
Dropping the CD Stabilizer may damage
it and decrease playback accuracy.

CD-Turntable

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Place a compact disc on the CD-Turntable, and place the CD Stabilizer on top of the
disc. The CD Stabilizer can be placed on the CD-Turntable when not in use, even when
no disc is in place.

Rubber Belt

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Square rubber belt to drive a disc on the CD-Turntable. Periodic maintenance is not
required. The tension of the belt may be lowered by using for years which may affect
the disc rotation accuracy. Refer to page 22 to replace the belt.

Rear Panel Functions and Connections

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ANALOG OUTPUT

XLR(Balanced)

❶

Balanced Analogue output using standard XLR terminals (1=GND, 2=Hot,
3=Cold). This should be the preferred connection since CD5 has been designed
at fully balanced circuit.

RCA(Unbalanced)

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Standard RCA analogue signal output terminals.

DIGITAL INPUT

USB

❸

to connect with a personal computer or digital music player

USB input to connect with a PC using a USB cable with a B-type plug. This
input supports sampling frequencies up to PCM 32bit/384kHz and from DSD64

2.8224MHz to DSD128 5.6448MHz.

Note: Mac PC (X10.6.8 or newer) does not require any additional driver for USB 2.0 audio

device but Windows PC (XP or newer) needs to install CEC specialized USB driver to
recognize CD5 as USB audio device and play PCM music sources. Compatible PC-Music
player should be prepared yourself.
Installing ASIO and DSD drivers to a freeware PC-Music player foobar2000 for Windows,

DSD64 and 128 les can be reproduced as well.

Those drivers and install manual are appeared at each download site in CEC home page.
Visit at www.cec-web.co.jp/service/download/driver/index_ex.html for the drivers and
www.cec-web.co.jp/service/download/document/index_ex.html for the manual.

to connect with a pre-amplifier or an amplifier with volume control
function

COAXIAL

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Standard (SPDIF) digital signal input jack with a RCA type connector. Connect

with a digital audio player using a RCA (75Ω) cable. This input supports up to

24bit/192kHz.

TOS LINK (Optical)

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Optical (SPDIF) digital signal input jack with a square TOS LINK connector.
Connect with a digital audio player using an optical cable with a square TOS
LINK plug. This input supports up to 24bit/192kHz.

DIGITAL OUTPUT

COAXIAL

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Standard (SPDIF) digital signal output jack with a RCA type connector. Connect

with a digital audio device using a RCA (75Ω) cable.

TOS LINK (Optical)

❼

Optical (SPDIF) digital signal output jack with a square TOS LINK connector.
Connect with a digital audio player using an optical cable with a square TOS
LINK plug.

AC POWER

Connect the supplied 3-pin AC power cord to the AC LINE inlet and the wall outlet.

❽

to connect with a digital audio device like D/A converter / the output
signal comes from CD5-CD only.

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❶

❸❹

❽

❼

❾

❷

❺

❿

❻

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r r

(default)

Remote Control unit

Key Functions

Numeric Keys

❶

Press to select a track directly for play­back or to enter a programmed playback
order. To select ex. 24-track press +10
twice and then 4.

REPEAT button

❷

Pr ess to repea tedly playb ack al l the
tracks on a disc. When repeat mode
is on, the display will show the repeat

indicator. Press again to cancel the

repeat mode.

CHECK button

❸

Press to check the order of tracks in your
current programmed setting. Refer to
"PROGRAMMED CD PLAYB ACK" on
page 19 for details.

CLEAR button

❹

Press to clear the current programmed
setting. Refer to "PROGRAMMED CD
PLAYBACK" on page 19 for details.

PROGRAM button

❺

Press to enable programmed playback.
Re fer to "PROGRA MMED CD PLAY­BACK" on page 19 for details.

DISPLAY button

❻

Press to cycle the display through various mode. Each press of the DISPLAY
button cycles the display in the following order: track number/elapsed track time
(default display) track number/remaining track time total remaining time
total elapsed time back to track number/elapsed track time (default display).

Search

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Total remaining time and total elapsed time will not be displayed when program

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mode and/or repeat mode are active.

button

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Press and hold the button to quickly search through the track being played.
searches through the track backwards, and

searches forwards.

Skip / button

❽

Jump to the previous or next track.

PLAY/PAUSE

❾

Press to start playback or to pause playback temporarily.

STOP button

❿

Press to stop playback.

DIMM button

Press to change the display brightness in different 3 levels.

CD button

Press to enter the CD mode.

Music SOURCE (USB, COAX and TOS) buttons

Press to select an external music source USB, COAX or TOS.

DF (Digital Filter) button

Press to select a digital filter type FLAT or PULSE. Refer to "Digital Filter" on
page 16 for details.

/

button

Precaution on handling the remote control unit

When operating the remote control, point it towards the remote sensor on the front

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panel.
Make sure nothing is blocking the front panel where the remote sensor is located.

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Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct sunlight or other light

▷

sources, as such exposure can cause malfunction.
The remote control unit may malfunction when its batteries are running low. Change

▷

the batteries to new ones of the same type if this seems to be the case.
Upon shifting the input from CD to others or other

▷

the key correctly to hear the click sound for switching. When you don’t hear the
click sound, it is possible that selected music source could not be shown at display
window or brightness of display is not even upon using DIMM function. If this
happens, press again the same source button after moving the remote control hand
set correctly facing on display window.

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inputs to CD make sure to press

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Battery Installation

Remove the cover of the battery compartment. Insert the
supplied two AAA batteries into the compartment. Make
sure that the batteries are inserted with their positive (+)
and negative (-) poles positioned correctly, and put the
cover back on

Battery Replacement Period

If the distance at which the remote control unit can be used to operate CD5 seems to
be decreasing, replace both batteries with new ones.

Precaution on handling batteries

Never use different types of ba tteries together. Both rechargeable and non-

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rechargeable batteries can be used, but the two should not be used together.
If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time (more

▷

than a month), remove the batteries to prevent leakage.
If the batter ies leak, use a clot h to wipe away t he li quid inside the ba tter y

▷

compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
Do not heat or disassemble batteries, and never dispose of old batteries by throwing

▷

them in a re. Dispose of batteries following laws in the local area.

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FLAT

PULSE

brighter

(default)

lighter

off

Press the DIMM key

to dim the diplay

Digital Filter

Press the FILTER button on the remote control to select a digital lter type FLAT or PULSE

when CD or an external SPDIF/PCM signal is played.

Click noise may happen from speakers or headphones when changing the

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digital lter. It is recommended to change the lter after volume down.

Note: Digital filter type is always FLAT when DSD signal is played, and PULSE is not

available.

Note: When the display is off by dimmer setting pressing the FILTER button will return the

display brightness to the default but no change digital filter setting. Press the button

again to change the digital lter type.

FLAT digital Filter is very common in digital audio items. The frequency response is almost

perfect, but such lter cause "ringing" in the time domain. Some energy of a pulse signal is

distributed in the time domain, before and after the pulse centre. Any ringing before the signal
does not exist in nature.

PULSE digital filter avoids the problems in the time domain and thus has a very good
response in the time domain. The frequency response of the PULSE digital filter shows a
soft roll-off at high frequencies. This results in about -2dB at 20kHz with an input sampling
frequency of 44.1kHz. For higher sampling frequencies the roll-off is irrelevant and the

"PULSE" lter is the best choice. For 44.1kHz and 48kHz the better result may depend on the

whole system as well as personal preferences.

DIMMER

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Display brightness can be changed in different three levels.

Press the DIMM key on the remote control

❶ 

unit to dim the display. The display brightness
will toggle through brighter(default), off and

lighter.

off setting during CD mode "OPEn" will

In the

❷

be displayed in the lighter setting temporarily
when the CD door is open. Closing the CD door
the display will be off again automatically.

Regardless of the current DIMMER setting it

❸ 

will be returned to the default in case that the

music SOURCE or digital lter button is pressed, or the power is turned on again.

CD Playback

10 seconds later

total number of tracks total playing time

disc

CD Stabilizer

USB COAX TOS PCM

FLAT PULSE DSD

fabric sheet side down

Normal Playback

Press the POWER button to turn the power on.

❶

Press the SOURCE button or the CD button on the

❷

remote control to select CD mode.

Open the CD door sliding backward by hand. When

❸

the door is open the display indicates “OPEn”.

Lift up the CD Stabilizer holding the edge securely.

❹

Place a disc on the CD-turntable, and place the
supplied CD stabilizer gently on top of the disc.

Make sure you place the d isc on the CD-

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turntable with the label side facing up, and place
the CD stabilizer on the disc before closing the CD door. CD5 is unable to read the
disc unless you place the CD stabilizer correctly.

Only use the supplied CD Stabilizer. Any other type of the CD Stabilizer may

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cause a malfunction.

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Close the CD door completely sliding forward by hand. CD5 should automatically

❺

start spinning the disc to read its information, and the total number of tracks and the
total playing time should appear on the display. Leaving CD5 withtout pressing any
button the display will change approx.10 seconds later to show the 1st track playback
ready.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE

❻

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button to start playback. The playback▷indicator and
track number should be shown on the display, followed by the elapsed time for the
track being played.

Skip Track

Press the Skip forward or backward button to jump to the next or previous track

from the track being played (or displayed).

Note: Pressing the skip backward

beginning of th e track being played. Press the bac kwa rd but ton twice

repeatedly to jump to the previous track.

button during playback, playback will return to the

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Pause Playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE / button to stop playback temporarily. Press this button

again to resume playback.

Stop Playback

Press the STOP button to stop playback.

NOTE: Playback will stop automatically if you open the CD door without pressing

the STOP button, but it will take a few seconds for the CD-turntable to stop

spinning. Do not touch the CD Stabilizer or the disc until those stop completely.

Pressing the CD Stabilizer or the disc down exessively may damage the CD

mechanism or the disc, or cause CD5 to malfunction.

Remove the Disc

Slide the CD Door open with your hand, and remove the CD stabilizer rst by holding

its edge, and then remove the disc. Place the CD stabilizer on the CD-turntable even

without disc and slide the CD Door closed with your hand.

NOTE: Do not leave a disc on the CD-turntable when the CD5 is not in use.

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Playback orderTrack number

Programmed CD Playback

Programming

Up to 32 tracks in a customized playback order can be programmed by using the remote

control unit while playback is stopped.

Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control

❶

unit to activate the program mode. “PR GM” is

displayed, and “1” as temporary track number blinks

and “1” as the rst playback order is displayed.

Select a track number by pressing the numeric keys on the remote control unit. The

❷

selected track will be added to the program. For example: Press key-5 to add the

5th track to the 1st playback order, then press key-3 to add the 3rd track to the 2nd

playback order. Repeat this process to program additional tracks.

In case that a number beyond the last track number on a disc is selected the

▷

last track may be added alternatively.

After the 1st playback track is added you can select an addition track by

▷

pressing skip buttons as well. The selected track number blinks. Then press

the PROGRAM button to add the track to the program. In this way press the

PROG. button to add the track every after blinking a track number by pressing

skip buttons.

Press the STOP button to complete the programming phase. The 1st playback track

❸

number is displayed. If 32 tracks are programmed “FULL” is displayed as well.

Playback in Program Mode

Press the PLAY/PAUSE / button while the “PRGM” indicator is shown on the display

to play the programmed tracks.

To return to the normal playback mode, press the PROGRAM button while playback

▷ 

is stopped. The “PRGM” indicator will disappear from the display. To return to the

program mode, press the PROGRAM button again.

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Checking, Adding, Changing and Deleting Programmed Tracks

Programmed tracks can be checked, added, changed and deleted under the program

mode while playback is stopped.

Check the Playback Order of Programmed Tracks

❶

Press the CHECK button repeatedly to show the playback order of programmed

tracks. The display changes to show "- -" when you reach the next to the last

track in the program.

Pressing the CHECK button again here will display the rst track in the playback

order.

If you press the STOP button, the display will jump back to the rst track in

▷ 

the programmed order.

Add Tracks to the Program

❷

To add one track to the current program, press the STOP button and select

the track number with the numeric keys. The new track will be added to the end

of the current playback order. Repeat this process to add more tracks to the

program. Press the STOP button to complete the track-adding phase.

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Chang Tracks in the Program

❸

To change one track in your programmed playback order, press the CHECK

button repeatedly until the track number in question is displayed, then select a

new track number. The new track will overwrite the existing track. Repeat this

process to change more tracks. Press the STOP button to finish the track-

changing phase.

Delete Programmed Tracks

❹

All tracks: to clear the entire program, hold down the CLEAR button for more

▷

than 2 seconds.

One track: to clear one track from the program, press the CHECK button

▷

repeatedly until the track number in question is displayed, then press the

CLEAR button. Repeat this step (CHECK then CLEAR) to remove more

tracks from the program.

The entire program will be deleted automatically when you opne the CD door

▷ 

or turn the power off.

D/A Converter Functions

Playback of digital audio device at COAX and TOS connection

Press the SOURCE button on the front panel, or COAX or TOS button on the remote

❶ 

control to select a digital input connected with an external digital audio device.

The selected input COAX or TOS indicator and a sampling frequency of the locking

❷ 

input signal will appear on the display window.

Ex. PCM 44.1kHz through COAX connection in FLAT digital lter

Adjust the volume at the CD5 headphones or the amplier after music starts.

❸ 

Playback of PC music at USB connection

Mac PC (X10.6.8 or newer) does not require any additional driver for USB 2.0
audio device but Windows PC (XP or newer) needs to install CEC specialized
USB driver to recognize CD5 as USB audio device and play PCM music
sources. Compatible PC-Music player should be prepared yourself.
Installing ASIO and DSD drivers to a freeware PC-Music player foobar2000

for Windows, DSD64 and 128 les can be reproduced as well.

Those drivers and install manual are appeared at each download site in CEC
home page. Visit at www.cec-web.co.jp/service/download/driver/index_ex.
html for the drivers and www.cec-web.co.jp/service/download/document/
index_ex.html for the manual.

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Your PC connecting via USB will recognize CD5 as CEC CD5 HS USB Audio.

❶ 

Press the SOURCE button on the front panel or the USB button on the remote

❷ 

control to select USB. USB indicator and a sampling frequency of the locking input
signal will appear on the display window

Ex. PCM 48kHz through USB connection in PULSE digital lter

Adjust the volume at the CD5 headphones or the amplier after music starts.

❸ 

Ex. DSD128 5.6MHz through USB connection in FLAT digital lter (PULSE lter is not available with DSD)

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pick-up cover motor pulley

motor pulley groove

groove under CD-turntable

side view

side view

succeeded replacing the belt

side view

Maintenance of Rubber Belt

Periodical maintenance or check is not required for a rubber belt used for all CEC belt-drive
CD transports and players. However, the tension of the belt may be lowered by using for years
which may result unstable reading of information on CD, noise during music reproduction
and/or jump of the music. The replacement of the belt may solve the problem if it comes from
weaker tension of the belt. If replacement of a belt does not solve the problem, consult with
the dealer that you have purchased. An average of the life of a belt is 5 years. It is not required
to replace if musc reproduction goes well even after 5 years.

Replacement of a rubber belt

No other rubber band than CEC original rubber belt can be used for replacement. Require
the CEC belt at the dealer that you have purchased.

Remove the old belt.

❶

Mount a new belt to the groove under the CD-turntable through the clearance between

❷

pick-up cover and CD-turntable.

❸

❹

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Then mount the belt to the motor pulley groove. Using a pair of tweezers would be easier
to mount.

Be sure the belt is installed at the grooves and the belt is not twisted. Twist of the belt
can be corrected easily by using a pair of tweezers moving the center shaft by hand.

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Summary of Tips and Hints to use Belt Drive CD

Handle the CD stablizer withe care

❶

The CD stabilizer is quite heavy. Please handle it carefully not to drop to damage other

equipment and/or furniture. And the distortion of the CD stabilizer may damage the CD

reading performance. Please note that it is a quite expensive highly precise component.

When mounting the CD stabilizer

❷ 

Make sure to mount the CD stabilizer on CD-turntable vertically. An inclination of

installation of the stabilizer to the spindle shaft may cause unstable reading of the music

signal.

Don't touch the CD stabilizer before stop

❸ 

Don't touch the CD stabilizer as well as disc when it is rotating after music. Pressing the

CD stabilizer down strongly may damage the CD mechanism.

Don't touch the pick-up lens

❹

Laser pickup is one of the most important components for the performance of CD

player. Don't touch the lens by nger. Make sure to close the CD door when CD player

is not used for clean maintenance of the laser pick-up lens.

Maintenance

If the surface of the CD5 case becomes soiled, wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted neutral

❶

cleaning liquid. Be sure to remove any fluid completely. Do not use thinner, benzene,

alcohol, chemical cloths or bleaching agents as these may damage the surface of the CD5

case. Also avoid using aerosol insecticides near this appliance.

If dust accumulates on the CD-Turntable, remove it with stick tape (e.g. Scotch tape). Make

❷

sure not to touch the optical pickup lens with your ngers.

CD5 requires no periodic maintenance except the belt replacement mentioned on page 22,

❸ 

and contains no other user-serviceable parts. Contact your dealer or an authorized CEC

service center for an inspection and repair in case of malfunction.

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Troubleshooting

If you suspect a malfunction in this appliance, please check the following chart before calling

your dealer.

No power

▷

Check the connection at the both ends of the AC power cord.

Make sure there is power at the wall outlet.

Note: Turning the power on/off repeatedly may cause this. Wait for 5 seconds before

turning the power on again.

No playback

▷

Check that the disc is placed with its label facing up.

Check that the CD Stabilizer is placed correctly.
Check that the CD door is close completely.

If the disc is soiled, clean the surface of the disc.

No sound

▷

Check the connection to the D/A converter or the amplier.

Check whether the matching input is selected on the D/A converter or the amplier.

Hum noise or distortion

▷

Check if the plugs are connected correctly.

Make sure correct cable is used in the specic direction.

Sound skipping

▷

Place the player on a stable rack to prevent the effects of vibration.

If the disc is soiled, clean the surface of the disc.

Do not use scratched, damaged or warped discs.

Interference on the tuner

▷

The tuner is too close to the CD5. Install the CD5 away from it or turn off the tuner’s

power.

Unresponsive to remote control

▷

Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front panel.

Remove any objects blocking the sensor.

Use the remote control unit at a shorter distance from the CD5.

Replace the batteries in the remote control unit with new ones.

NOTES:

CD5 contains a microcomputer that can malfunction due to the external noise or interference.

If this seems to be the case, turn the unit off and wait for a short while before turning it back on

and trying again.

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Service Contact Preparation

In case you need to contact a service center please prepare the following information.

Model name and serial number:

Purchase date:

Dealer name and contact information:

Description of the unit's problem:

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CD PLAYER / USB SOUND SYSTEM CD5

Specications

Playable Disc Audio CD and finalized Audio CD-R/RW

Spindle Drive System Belt-Drive

CD Stabilizer Diameter approx. 70mm, Weight approx. 330g (Brass)

Digital output

Digital input /

Sampling frequency

DAC ESS ES9018K2M x 1

Digital Filter FLAT or PULSE

Analog Output

Headphones output 6.3mm x 1

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.1dB (CD playback)

S/N ratio 105dB, 1kHz/0dB

Cross talk 105dB, 1kHz/0dB

THD 0.016%, 1kHz/0dB

Power Supply AC120/230V, 50/60Hz (Specied on rear panel)

Power Consumption 17W

Dimensions

Weight Approx. 8.6kg (Incl. CD Stabilizer)

Accessory

Color Silver

COAXIAL x 1: 0.5Vp-p/75Ω

TOS x 1: -21 to -15dBm EIAJ

COAXIAL x 1: SPDIF up to 24bit/192kHz

TOS x 1: SPDIF up to 24bit/192kHz

USB 2.0 x 1: PCM up to 32bit/384kHz, DSD64/2.8224MHz

and

DSD128/5.6448MHz



Balanced XLR (pin2=hot) x 1 / 4Vrms

Unbalanced RCA x 1 / 2Vrms

Approx. 435（W） x 335（D） x 109（H）mm（Incl. buttons,

terminals, legs, etc.

CD Stabilizer, AC Power Cord, Remote Control unit, AAA

battery x 2, Owner's Manual

）

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Design and specications are subject to change without notice.

▷

Illustrations in the Owner’s Manual may deviate from the actual unit due to

▷ 

design improvements.

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