C.E.C. TL3N Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual

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Contents

Introduction

Features

Introduction

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Features

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Important Safety Instructions

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Handling Precautions

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Compact Disc Handling

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Accessories

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Front Panel Functions

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Inside the CD Door

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Rear Panel Functions

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"SuperLink" Digital Signal Transmission System

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Connections

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Playback

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Remote Control Unit

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Programmed Playback

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Tips and Hints

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Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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Specications

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Thank you for purchasing the TL3N.

Please read through and refer to this Owner's Manual to use your TL3N

safely and adequately. It is recommended that you keep the unit's packaging

available for future transportation needs.

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TL3N is a CD transport that uses CEC's Proprietary belt drive mechanism

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to minimize the vibration and electromagnetic noise from the motors,

enabling the precise reproduction of music signals.

TL3N's double belt drive system, which drives both the spindle and the

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pickup with belts, minimizes noise contamination and provides delicate and

accurate music reproduction.

The top-loading design allows the use of a stabilizer for maximum disc

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stability.

TL3N features multiple digital outputs, including CEC's proprietary

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"SuperLink" system. SuperLink connection with CEC's D/A converters, using

high-quality BNC cables, ensures a perfect synchronized operation with the

converter.

In addition, a word clock input is equipped. Connecting an external clock

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generator to TL3N as well as the D/A converter the system works with zero-

jitter.

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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 lightn ing flash with arrowh ead symbol, wit hin an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alertthe 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.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use the TL3N 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 the TL3N 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

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provided plug does not t your outlet, consult an electrician 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  t your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

10) Protect the TL3N’s power cord from being walked on or pinched,

especially around the plugs, convenience receptacles, and where it exits the

TL3N’s casing.

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

12) Only use the TL3 N wit h a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer or sold

with the unit. If using a cart, exercise caution when

moving the cart/ unit combination to avoid injury from it

tipping over.

13) Unplug the TL3N during lightning storms or when leaving it unused for

extended periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the TL3N itself, its power-supply cord, or plug has been damaged in

any way, when liquids have been spilled onto the TL3N, when foreign objects

have fallen into the TL3N, when the TL3N has been exposed to rain or

moisture, when the TL3N does not operate normally, or when the TL3N has

been dropped.

CAUTION:

● DO NOT EXPOSE THE TL3N TO DRIPS OR SPLASHES.

● DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS

VASES, ON THE TL3N.

● DO NOT INSTALL THE TL3N IN A CONFINED SPACE, SUCH AS WITHIN

A BOOKCASE OR SIMILAR PIECE OF FURNITURE.

● PLUG THE AC POWER CORD INTO AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AC

WALL OUTLET, SO IT CAN BE QUICKLY UNPLUGGED IN CASE OF

EMERGENCY.

● D O N O T RE MO V E TH E P RO T E CT I VE H O U S IN G W I T H A

SCREWDRIVER.

● USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF

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PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT

IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

● IF T HE TL 3 N SE E MS TO BE MA L F UNC T ION I NG , CO N TAC T

A QU A L I F IE D S ER V I C E STATION . DI S C ON T IN U E US E O F ANY

MALFUCTIONING UNIT.

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

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Unplug the TL3N’s 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

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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 the TL3N’s power rst, before turning on the DA

converter or amplier connected to the TL3N.

Turning power off: Turn off the amplier’s power rst, before turning off the

TL3N.

Optical Semiconductor Laser Pickup

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

performance of a CD player. Never touch the optical lens of the pickup with

your  ngers, etc. Close the CD door to keep the lens clean when not in use.

CD Stabilizer

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Only use the provided CD stabilizer with the TL3N. Commercially available

stabilizers may cause the unit to malfunction.

Handle With Care

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Avoid exerting excessive force on the cabinet, the switch, the knob, the CD

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door and the CD-turntable on the TL3N.

Installation

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

performance of the TL3N. Installation and use of the TL3N in the locations

described below may cause deterioration in sound quality or malfunction:

Locations exposed to direct sunlight, such as windowsills, 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 the TL3N from functioning

adequately.

Damp locations exceeding 90% humidity may cause the TL3N’s metal

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parts to rust, causing the unit to malfunction.

Dusty locations may cause the TL3N to malfunction. The accumulation

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of dust inside the CD door may lower the performance of music signal

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

Otherwise, avoid installing the TL3N close to other transformers and

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

mounting the unit on surfaces that may be affected by vibration.

Avoid lightning strikes

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Di s connec t the AC po w er co r d fr o m th e A C out l et wh e n th e re is a

thunderstorm in your vicinity.

Condensation When the TL3N is brought into a warm room when the

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exterior temperature is cold, or when the room temperature rises sharply

from using a heater, condensation may form both inside and outside the

unit, hampering its performance. If this happens, leave the TL3N unused

in the room for 1 to 2 hours (depending on the amount of condensation),

so as to bring the unit’s temperature closer to the room temperature. The

condensation should go away gradually.

Listening etiquette

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When adjusting the sound volume level, make sure you do not disturb other

people and your neighborhood.

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Compact Disc Handling

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

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should always be placed on the turntable with the label side up.

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

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the disc while pressing down on the center button of the case.

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Handle compact discs with care so as not to scratch their surfaces.

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Scratches, ngerprints or soiling may cause reading errors during playback.

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

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disc’s center with a soft, dry cloth. Try to keep the discs clean at all times.

Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays, benzene

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or thinner to clean a disc. These may corrode the surface of a disc.

Do not place discs in any locations subject to high temperatures and high

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humidity, or that 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.

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

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errors, replace 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

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Scotch tape, labels, excessive label glue exposed on the surface. These may

cause the TL3N to malfunction.

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

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shape d, o r any other special shapes) . These may ca use th e unit to

malfunction.

CD -R/RW DISC

The TL3N is able to playback CD-R/RW discs recorded in audio CD format

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and 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

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protective coating 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.

NONSTANDARD DISC

Copy-protected discs and nonstandard discs may not be playable with this

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player. If you experience any problems with non-standard discs, contact the

manufacturer of the disc rst.

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POWER

Accessories

TL3N should contain the following:

TL3N unit

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Stabilizer

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AC Power Cord

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Remote Control unit

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Two AAA batteries for the remote control unit

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Owner's Manual

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NOTE: Keep the packaging available for future transportation needs.

The AC power cord is for use with the TL3N exclusively, and should not be

used for other devices.

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Front Panel Functions

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Press the POWER button to turn the power ON or OFF. The switch will light

up with a blue color while power is ON. When the TL3N is turned on, the

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

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

number of tracks and the total playing time. If there is no disc on the tray, the

display will indicate “no dISC”.

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

located to the left of the display. 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.

played and elapsed time are displayed.

A. Playback ▷ indicator: lights up during playback

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

POWER Button

Remote Sensor

Display Panel

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Aft e r reading a table of contents

(disc information) the display panel

indicates the total number of tracks

and total playback time, and during

pla y b a c k the tr ack num b e r being

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

Word Clock Indicator

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The LED will light up when TL3N works with the clock coming from an

external clock generator connected with the TL3N word clock input.

CD Door

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Open the CD door sliding backward by hand when placing a compact disc on

the tray.

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).

Note: 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.

Stop Button

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Press the STOP button to stop playback.

PLAY/PAUSE

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Press the button to start or to temporarily stop playback.

Button

Inside the CD Door

The TL3N’s stabilizer is heavy,

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with a di a m et e r of 7 cm an d

weighing 330g. Hold the edge

steadily when you place i t on

or remove it from the turntable.

Drop p i n g th e s ta bi l iz e r ma y

damage it and decrease playback

accuracy, so handle with care.

Turntable

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Pl a ce a compa c t di s c on the

turntable, and place the stabilizer on top of the disc. The stabilizer can be left

on the turntable when not in use, even when no disc is in place.

Optical Laser Pickup

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

never touch the pickup with your ngers, etc.

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Rear Panel Functions

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44.1kHz word clock input jack with a BNC type connector. Connect to an

external clock generator using a BNC (75Ω) cable. When TL3N works with

the external clock the blue LED at the right side of the display panel lights up.

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CEC’s proprietary “SUPERLINK” digital input/output for use with a CEC’s

compatible D/A converter. There are four BNC type terminals named “MCK”,

“BCK”, “LRCK” and “DATA”. Four BNC (75Ω) cables are required.

SUPERLINK works with the rst priority even when an external word clock

signal is coming in.

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Connect to a digital audio device with a AES/EBU(XLR) input by using a XLR

110Ω cable. (Pinning: 1=GND, 2=Hot, 3=Cold)

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

Connect to a digital audio device with a coaxial RCA input by using a RCA (75

Ω) cable.

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Connect to a digital audio device with a TOS LINK Optical Digital input by

using an optical cable.

When any optical cable is not connected the cap should be returned to the

TOS LINK terminal.

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Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC LINE inlet.

Word Clock Input

SUPERLINK

AES/EBU

COAXIAL

TOS LINK (Optical)

AC LINE

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"SUPERLINK" Digital Signal Transmission System

SUPERLINK is CEC’s proprietary digital signal transmission system that

transports music signals and synchronization(clock) signals with separate

cables. The SPDIF(Sony Philips Digital Inter Face) and AES/EBU(Audio

Engineering Society/European Broadcasting Union) systems, commonly

used in coaxial digital outputs and optical outputs, transmit both the music

and clock signals through the same cable, and thus are prone to jitter effects

caused by the signals interfering with each other. CEC’s SUPERLINK

system transmits these signals separately with multiple cables, requiring no

encoding/decoding process for data transmission. It minimizes deterioration

of the music signal during transmission by using the clock signals from the

D/A converter’s master clock generator to achieve complete synchronization.

Each transmission path delivers/receives the following signals.

MCK(Master Clock): The CD transport receives the master clock signal

from the D/A converter through this line, and functions as a slave to the

DA converter, enabling completely synchronized transportation of audio

data.

BCK(Bit Clock): Sends bitclock signals, required for digital data bit

identification(e.g. sampling frequency) or signal readout, from the CD

transport to the D/A converter.

LRCK(L/R Clock): Sends left/right identication clock signals from the CD

transport to the D/A converter.

DATA: Sends audio data from the CD transport to the DA converter.

Connection

●SUPERLINK Connection

Connect the TL3N’s SUPERLINK terminals(MCK,

BCK, LRCK, DATA) to the corresponding terminals

on a D/A converter with four 75Ω BNC cables.

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2.0

Clock Generator

●AES/EBU Connection

Connect to the AES/EBU terminal of the D/A

converter with a 110Ω XLR cable.

●COAXIAL Connection

Connect to the COAXIAL terminal of the D/A converter

with a 75Ω COAXIAL (RCA) cable.

●TOS LINK Connection

Connect to the TOS LINK terminal of the D/A converter

with an optical cable.

●WORD CLOCK Connection

Co nnect to the BNC termi nal of th e clock

generator with a 75Ω BNC cable.

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Stabilizer

Flat side

Pad side

Disc

Label side

10 seconds later

Playback

Normal Playback

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Press the POWER button to turn the power on.

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Open the CD door sliding backward by hand. When the door is open the

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display panel indicates “OPEn”.

Place a disc on the turntable, and place the supplied stabilizer gently on

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top of the disc.

NOTE: Make sur e you place the

disc on the turntable with the label

si d e fac i n g up , and pl ace th e

stabilizer on the disc before closing

th e CD door. The TL3N may be

unable to read the disc unless you

place the stabilizer correctly. Use

on ly the pro vide d CD stabil izer.

Do not use commercially available

stabilizers.

Close the CD door sliding forward by hand. The TL3N should automatically

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start spinning the disc to read its information, and the total number of tracks

and the total playing time should appear on the display. If you leave the TL3N

as it is without pressing the PLAY/PAUSE / button, the display will

change after approximately 10 seconds to show information for the rst track

on the disc.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE / button to start playback. The playback

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indicator and track number should be shown on the display, followed by the

elapsed time for the track being played.

Skipping Track

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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).

Note: Pressing the skip backward button during playback, playback will

return to the beginning of the track being played. Press the backward

▷

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Remote Control Unit

button twice repeatedly to jump to the previous track.

Pausing Playback

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

button again to resume playback.

Stopping Playback

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Press the STOP button to stop playback.

NOTE: Playback will be stopped automatically if you open

the CD door without pressing this button, but it will take a few

seconds for the turntable to stop spinning. Do not touch the

stabilizer or the disc until they stop completely. Touching the

stabilizer or disc while they are still turning may damage or cause the unit to

malfunction.

Removing a Disc

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Slide the CD Door open with your hand, and remove the stabilizer first by

holding its edge. Then remove the disc, replace the stabilizer on the turntable

and slide the CD Door closed with your hand.

NOTE: Do not leave discs on the turntable when the TL3N is not in use. The

stabilizer can be kept on the turntable when unused.

Key Functions

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to ❿ buttons can be used for TL3N and the other buttons for D/A converter

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model DA3N.

Numeric Keys

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Use these keys to select tracks directly during playback, or when entering a

programmed playback order. To select ex.24-track press +10 twice and then 4.

REPEAT Button

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Press this button to repeatedly playback all the tracks on a disc. When repeat

mode is on, the display will show the repeat indicator. Press this button

again to cancel repeat mode.

PROGRAM Button

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Press this button to enable programmed playback. You can program up to 32

tracks to playback in the order of your choice.

*Refer to “PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK” on page 18 for details.

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CHECK Button

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Press this button to check the order of the tracks in your current programmed

setting. *Refer to “PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK” on page 18 for details.

CLEAR Button

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Press this button to clear your current programmed setting. *Refer to

“PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK” on page 18 for details.

Track Skip Backward / Track Skip Forward Buttons

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Jump to the previous or next track from the track being played (or displayed).

PLAY/PAUSE / Button

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Press this button to start playback or to pause playback temporarily.

Search Backward / Search Forward Buttons

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Press and hold these buttons to quickly search through the track being

played. searches through the track backwards, searches forwards.

NOTE: There are no Search buttons on the front panel of the TL3N.

Stop Button

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Press this button to stop playback.

DISP (Display) Button

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Press this button to cycle the TL3N’s display through its various modes. Each

press of the DISP 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).

NOTE: Total remaining time and total elapsed time will not be displayed

when program mode and/or repeat mode are active.

Precautions on Using the Remote Control Unit

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

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the TL3N’s front panel. Make sure nothing is blocking the front panel where

the remote sensor is located.

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Playback orderTrack number

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

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other light sources, as such exposure can cause malfunction.

The remote control unit may malfunction when its batteries are running

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low. Change the batteries to new ones of the same type if this seems to be

the case.

Battery Installation

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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

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If the distance at which the remote control unit can be used to operate the

TL3N seems to be decreasing, replace both batteries with new ones.

Battery Precautions

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Never use different types of batteries 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

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time (more than a month), remove the batteries to prevent leakage.

If the batteries leak, use a cloth to wipe away the liquid inside the battery

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compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.

Do not heat or disassemble batteries, and never dispose of old batteries

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by throwing them in a fire. Dispose of batteries following laws in the local

area

Programmed Playback

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You can program up to 32 tracks in a customized playback order, by using

the remote control unit while playback is stopped.

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program mode. “PRGM” is displayed, and “1” as temporary track number

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

Programming

Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control unit to activate the

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

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unit. The 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.

Note:

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

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the last track may be added alternatively.

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

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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

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playback track number is displayed. If 32 tracks are programmed “FULL” is

displayed as well.

Playback in Program Mode

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Press the PLAY/PAUSE

on the display to play the programmed tracks.

NOTE: 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.

Checking, Adding, Changing and Clearing Programmed Tracks

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You can check, add, change and clear the programmed tracks under the

program mode while playback is stopped.

button while the “PRGM” indicator is shown

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Tips and Hints

Check the Playback Order for the Programmed Tracks

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Press the CHECK button repeatedly to show the playback order for the

programmed tracks. The display changes to “- -” when you reach the next to

the last track in the program.

Pressing the CHECK button again here will display the first track in the

playback order.

NOTE: If you press the STOP button, the display will jump back to the rst

track in the programmed order.

Adding Tracks to the Program

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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.

Changing Tracks in the Program

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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 nish the

track-changing phase.

Clearing Programmed Tracks

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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 cleared automatically when you open the CD

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Door or turn the power off.

Should you ever open the CD Door without pressing the STOP button, do

❶

not touch the stabilizer and the disc until the turntable has stopped spinning

completely. Touching them while they are still spinning may cause stress on

the spinning mechanism and lead to malfunction.

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The supplied stabilizer is very heavy and should be handled with care.

❷

Dropping it on the floor etc. by accident may cause reading errors. The

stabilizer is a fragile and expensive part, and should be handled with care.

SUPERLINK Mode

❸

When using SUPERLINK mode, the TL3N uses the clock signals from the D/

A converter. If, during playback, you switch the input selector on the D/A

converter to or from the SUPERLINK input, this will also switch the clock

signal source, and cause the TL3N to stop the playback. Press the PLAY/

PAUSE

input on the D/A converter before starting playback.

Belt and Spindle Replacement

❹

The TL3N uses a belt drive mechanism. The belt will gradually deteriorate

over time. Possible symptoms resulting from this are; failure to read TOC,

sound skipping, etc. You will need to have the belt replaced in such cases.

We recommend replacing the belt at least once every 5 years. Likewise, the

spindle will also gradually deteriorate over time. We recommend an overhaul

at least once every 8 years. Please contact your dealer or an authorized CEC

service center.

To prevent vibrations from the surroundings and maximize the sound

❺

quality and performance, this unit should be set on an audio rack or a rm

board.

button again to resume playback. We recommend switching the

Maintenance

● If the surface of the TL3N case becomes soiled, wipe with a soft cloth or

use diluted neutral cleaning liquid. Be sure to remove any uid completely.

Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol, chemical cloths or bleaching agents as

these may damage the surface of the TL3N case. Also avoid using aerosol

insecticides near the unit.

● If dust accumulates on the turntable, remove it with stick tape (e.g. Scotch

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

● TL3N requires no periodic maintenance except the belt and spindle

replacement mentioned above, and contains no user-serviceable parts.

Contact your dealer or an authorized CEC service center for inspection and

repairs in case of malfunction.

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CD TRANSPORT TL3N

Troubleshooting

If you suspect a malfunction in the unit, 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.

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 door is closed completely.

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

No sound

●

Check the connection to the D/A converter.

Check the position of the input selector on the amplier.

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 TL3N. Install the TL3N 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 TL3N.

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

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Specications

TL3N User's Manual

Playable Discs

Spindle Drive System Belt-Drive

Pickup Drive System Belt-Drive

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

Digital Output

Word Clock Input BNC x 1: 44.1kHz

Power Supply

Power Consumption 7W

Dimensions

Weight approx. 11kg

Accessories

Color Silver / Black (limited version only)

Audio CDs and finalized Audio CD-R/

RWs

Superlink x 1(BNC x 4): 2.5Vp-p/75Ω

AES/EBU x 1(Hot=2): 2.5Vp-p/110Ω

COAXIAL x 1: 0.5Vp-p/75Ω

TOS x 1: -21

AC120/ 230V, 50/60Hz (Specified on

rear panel)

approx. 435（W

mm（incl. leg, knob & terminal)

CD Stabilizer, AC Power Cord, Remote

Control Unit, Two AAA type Batteries,

Owner's Manual

-15dBm EIAJ

～

x 320

）

（D）

x 109（H

）

NOTES:

TL3N 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.

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

●

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CEC Co., Ltd., Japan

1206-C