C.E.C. TL5 Owner's Manual

BELT DRIVE CD TRANSPORT

TL5

Owner's Manual

Thank you for purchasing a TL5.

Please read through and refer to this Owner's Manual to use your TL5 safely

and adequately.

It is recommended to keep the packaging available for future transportation

needs.

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BELT DRIVE CD TRANSPORT TL5

Contents Features

Features ..........................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions ..........................................3

Handling Precautions ......................................................4

Compact Disc Handling ..................................................5

Access or ie s .....................................................................6

Specifi cations ..................................................................6

Rear Panel Functions and Connections .........................7

Inside the CD Door ..........................................................7

Front Panel Functions .....................................................8

Remote Control unit ........................................................9

Basic Operation ..............................................................10

Dimmer ........................................................................... 11

Programmed CD Playback ............................................12

Summary of Tips and Hints to use Belt Drive CD ..........13

Maintenance ...................................................................13

Maintenance of Rubber Belt ..........................................14

Troubleshooting ..............................................................15

Service Contact Preparation ..........................................15

The new TL5 is a CD transport that uses CEC's

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proprietary belt-drive mechanism to minimize the
vibration and electromagnetic noise from the spindle
motor.

A high precision CD stabilizer, which is a must for
the belt-drive system, is an easy-to-handle 7 cm in
diameter. The combination between the belt-drive
mechanism and heavy stabilizer with a big inertia
contributes to the high precision music reproduction.

CEC’s long history of belt-drive system achieved a

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new standard, where a user may replace the belt
without consulting a specialist.
You are now free from consulting a belt replacement
either at your service center or a dealer, and enjoy
music without worrying about the lifetime of a belt.

New TL5 features multiple digital outputs; AES/EBU,

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COAXIAL and TOSLINK.

The shortest possible signal pass and stability

of signal quality have been maintained by direct

mounting of all terminals to the single circuit board.

The brightness of the fluorescent display can be

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switched by three steps at your convenience.

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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.

The lightning fl ash 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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 amplifi 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 fi 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 fi t 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 specified by the

manufacturer.

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

bracket, or table specified 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 qualified 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

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vases, on this appliance.

Do not install this appliance in a confi ned space, such

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as within a bookcase or similar piece of furniture.

Plug the ac power cord into an easily accessible ac

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wall outlet, so it can be quickly unplugged in case of

emergency.

Do not remove the protective housing with a screw-

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driver.

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 this appliance seems to be malfunctioning, contact

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a qualified service station. discontinue use of 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.

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Handling Precautions

Connecting Other Devices

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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 powe r on: Turn on this appliance before

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turning on the DA converter or amplifi er connected

to this appliance.
Turning powe r off: Turn off the amplifier before

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turning off this appliance.

Optical Semiconductor Laser Pickup

❸

The optical pickup is one of the important compo-

nents that determine the performance of a CD

transport. Never touch the optical lens of the pickup

with your fi ngers, 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

❹

Only use the provided CD Stabilizer with this

appliance. Commercially available stabilizers may

cause this appliance to malfunction.
Handle With Care

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Avoid exerting excessive force on the cabinet, the

switch, the knob, the terminal and the CD-Turntable on

this appliance.

cause this appliance’s metal parts to rust, causing

this appliance to malfunction.

Dusty locations may cause this appliance to

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malfunction. The accumulation of 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.

Other wise, avoid installing this appliance close to

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other transformers and 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

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Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet

when there is a thunderstorm in your vicinity.

Condensation

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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.

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:

Locations exposed to direct sunlight, such

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as windowsills, and other 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

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Compact Disc Handling

When taking a compact disc from its case, lift it out by

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holding the edge of the disc while pressing down on

the center button of the case.

Since a compact disc can be played or recorded only

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on one side, discs should always be placed on the

CD-Turntable with the label side up.

Handle compact discs with care so as not to scratch

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their surfaces. Scratches, fi ngerprints or soiling may

cause reading errors during playback.

If a compact disc’s surface becomes soiled, wipe it

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directly away from the disc’s center with a soft, dry

cloth. Try to keep the discs clean at all times.

Do not use cracked discs or irregularly shaped discs

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(octagonal, heart-shaped, or any other special shapes).

These may cause this appliance to malfunction.

CD-R/RW DISC

This appliance is able to playback CD-R/RW discs

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recorded in audio CD format and finalized. 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.

Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static

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sprays, benzene or thinner to clean a disc. These may

corrode the surface of a disc.

Do not place discs in any locations subject to high

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temperatures and high humidity, or that receive direct

sunlight. Keep discs away from radiators and electrical

heaters. CD-R/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

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could cause reading errors, replace discs in their

cases after use.

Do not attach any labels on a disc surfaces. Do not

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use discs that have Scotch tape, labels, excessive

label glue exposed on the surface. These may cause

this appliance to malfunction.

Do not attach stickers or protective seals on discs and

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do not use any 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.

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Specifi cations

TL5 should contain the following:

TL5 main unit

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CD stabilizer

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AC power cord

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Remote control unit RU-217

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Playable disc

Audio CD and finalized audio CD-R/
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Drive system Belt-Drive (spindle)

CD stabilizer

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

AES/EBU x 1: 2.5Vp-p / 110Ω
(pin2=hot)

Digital output

COAXIAL x 1: 0.5Vp-p / 75Ω

TOS x 1: -21 to -15dBm EIAJ

Power supply

AC120/230V, 50/60Hz
(spe cifi ed on rear panel)

Power consumption 17W

Dimensions

approx. 435(W) x 335(D) x 109(H)mm

Incl. buttons, terminals, legs, etc.

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Weight approx. 8.3kg (Incl. CD Stabilizer)

Accessory

CD stabilizer, AC power cord, Remote
control unit RU-217, Owner's manual

Color Silver / Black

Design and specifications are subject to change

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without notice.

Illustrations in the Owner’s Manual may deviate from

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the actual unit due to design improvements.

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Rear Panel Functions and Connections

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DIGITAL OUTPUT

COAX TOSLINKAES/EBU

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CD Transport

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3-pin AC power cord
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DIGITAL OUTPUT

to connect with a digital audio

device like D/A converter

AES/EBU(Balanced)

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Balanced digital output with a XLR type connector

(1=GND, 2=Hot, 3=Cold). Connect with a digital audio

device using a XLR (110Ω) cable.

COAXIAL

❷

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)

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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.

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Optical Laser Pickup Lens

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The optical laser pickup reads music signals from

a compact disc. To keep it clean never touch the lens

with your fi ngers, etc., and always close the CD door.

CD Stabilizer

❷

The CD Stabilizer for TL5 is heavy with a diameter

of 7cm and weighing 330g.

Handle with care. Hold the edge stead­ily when placing on or removing it from the
CD-Turntab le in the CD tray. Dropping the
CD Stabi lize r may da mage i t and d ecre ase

playback accuracy.
CD-Turntab le

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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

❹

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 14 to replace the belt.

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AC POWER

AC LINE

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Connect the supplied 3-pin AC power cord to the AC

LINE inlet and the wall outlet.

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Front Panel Functions

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POWER button

❶

Press the POWER button to turn the power ON or

OFF.

When TL5 is turned on❻display 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. When there is no disc on the tray the

display will indictate " no dISC".

Track Skip

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buttons

Press the Skip for ward or backward button

to jump to the next or previous track from the track

being played (or displayed).

Pressing the skip backward

button during play-

back, 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

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PLAY/PAUSE

❹

button

Press the STOP

button to stop playback.

/ button

Press the PLAY/PAUSE

/ button to start or to

temporarily stop playback.

Remote sensor

❺

The remote sensor, which receives signals from

the remote control unit, is located at the left side

of the❻display 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.

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Display

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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.

CAB

DFE

A: Playback
B: Pause

indicator lights up during playback.

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 numbe r display indicates the track being

played.

F: Repeat indica tor lights up when repeat mode is

enabled.

CD door knob

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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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CLEAR button

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Press to clear the current programmed setting.

Refer to " Programmed CD Playback " on page 12 for

details.

PROGRAM button

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Press to enable programmed playback. Refer to

" Programmed CD Playback " on page 12 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)

total remaining time total elapsed time back to

track number/elapsed track time (default display).

track number/remaining track time

(default)

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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

Press to repeatedly playback all the tracks on a disc.

When repeat mode is on, the display will show the

repeat

mode.

CHECK button

❸

Press to check the order of tracks in your current

programmed setting. Refer to "Programmed CD

Playback " on page 12 for details.

indicator. Press again to cancel the repeat

After track-32 remaining track time is not displayed,

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but " - " and " - - : - - " blink alternately.

Total remaining time and total elapsed time will not

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be displayed in the programmed playback mode

and/or repeat mode.

Search

❼

Press and hold the

button to quickly search

through the track being

played.

through the track backwards, and

forwards.

Skip

❽

Jump to the previous or next track.

PLAY/PAUSE

❾

Press to start or to pause playback temporarily.

STOP

❿

Press to stop playback.

DIMM button

Press to change the display brightness in different 3

levels.

button

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searches

/ button

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button

searches

button

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Remote Control unit - continued -

Basic Operation

Precaution on handling the remote control
unit

When operating the remote control, point it towards

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the remote sensor on the front panel.

Make sure nothing is blocking the front panel where

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the remote sensor is located.

Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to

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direct sunlight or other light sources, as such exposure

can cause malfunction.

The remote control unit may malfunction when its

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batteries are running low. Change the batteries to new

ones of the same type if this seems to be the case.

Battery Installation

Remove the cover of

the battery compartment.

Insert 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 TL5 seems to be decreasing, replace

both batteries with new ones.

Precaution on handling batteries

Never use different types of batteries together. Both

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rechargeable and non-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

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extended period of time (more than a month), remove

the batteries to prevent leakage.

If the batteries leak, use a cloth to wipe away the

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liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the

batteries with new ones.

Do not heat or disassemble batteries, and never

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dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire.

Dispose of batteries following laws in the local area.

Normal Playback

Press the POWER button to turn the power on.

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Open the CD door sliding backward by hand. When

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the door is open the display indicates " OPEn ".

Lift up the CD Stabilizer holding the edge securely.

❸

Place a disc on the CD-turntable, and place the

supplied CD stabilizer gently on top of the disc.

CD stabilizer

fabric sheet side
down

disc

Important: Make sure that a disc and the CD

stabilizer have been set correctly and laterally before

closing the CD door.

Inclined positioning of CD stabilizer and/or improper

connection of CD stabilizer to a disc might cause an

unstable rotation resulting in the ability to read music

signals correctly.

Slightly push the CD stabilizer with your finger for

correct location and better mounting to disc.

Make sure you p lace t he di sc on the

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CD-turntable with the label side facing
up, and place the CD stabilizer on the
disc bef ore closin g the CD doo r. TL5 is

unable t o read the d isc unless yo u place th e CD
stabilizer correctly.

Only use the supplied CD Stabilizer. Any other

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type of the CD Stabilizer may cause a malfunction.

Close the CD door completely sliding for ward by hand.

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TL5 should automatically 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 TL5 withtout pressing any button the display

will change approx.10 seconds later to show the 1st

track playback ready.

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Basic Operation - continued -

total tracks total play time

Press the PLAY/PAUSE

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The playback

shown on the display, followed by the elapsed time for

the track being played.

Skipping 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

playback, playback will return to the beginning of the

track being played. Press the backward

repeatedly to jump to the previous track.

Pausing playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE / button to stop playback

temporarily. Press this button again to resume playback.

Stopping playback

Press the STOP button to stop playback.

Playback will stop automatically if
you open th e CD door wi thout p ressing
the STOP
second s for the CD- turntab le to stop

spinnin g. Do not touch t he CD Stabil izer or the
disc unt il those stop c ompletel y. Pressi ng the
CD Stabilizer or the disc down exessively may
damag e the CD mec hanism or t he disc, or c ause
TL5 to malfunction.

10 seconds later

/

button to start playback.

indicator and track number should be

button during

button twice

butt on, but it w ill take a few

Lift the CD stabilizer gently in order
to avoid damaging disc or by falling
down on the center shaft and/or other
components of the CD Transport.

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 TL5 is not in use.

Dimmer

Display brightness can be changed in different three

levels. Press the DIMM key on the remote control unit

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

During off mode:

"OPEn" will be dis-

played in the lighter

setting temporarily

when the CD door is
open in the off setting.

Closing the CD door
the display will be of f

again automatically.

Regardless of the current DIMMER setting it will be

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returned to the default in case that the power is turned

on again.

brighter (default)

off

lighter

Removing the Disc

Slide the CD Door open with your hand, and remove

the CD stabilizer first by holding its edge, and then

remove the disc.

Lift ing of the CD st abiliz er too quic kly
or after playing for a long time may cause
a disc drop out of the CD-turntable.

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Programmed CD Playback

Programming

Up to 32 tracks in a customized playback order can
be prog rammed by using the remote control unit while
playback is stopped.

Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control unit

❶

to activate the program mode. " PRGM " is displayed,

and " 1" as temporary track number blinks and "1" as

the fi rst playback order is displayed.

Track number

Select a track number by pressing the numeric keys

❷

on the remote control 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.

In case that a number beyond the last track number

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on a disc is selected the last track may be added

alternatively.

After the 1st playback track is added you can select

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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

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phase. The 1st playback track number is displayed. If

32 tracks are programmed " FULL" is displayed as well.

Playback orde

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

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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 Deleting
programmed tracks

Programmed tracks can be checked, added, changed

and deleted under the program mode while playback is

stopped.

Checking 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 fi rst track in the playback order.

If you press the STOP

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back to the fi rst track in the programmed order.

Adding tracks to the program

❷

To add one track to the current program, press the

STOP

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.

button and select the track number with the

button, the display will jump

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Changing 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 over write the

existing track. Repeat this process to change more

tracks. Press the STOP

changing phase.

button to finish the track-

Programmed CD Playback - continued -

Deleting Programmed Tracks

❹

All tracks: to clear the entire program, hold down

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the CLEAR button for more than 2 seconds.

One track: to clear one track from the program,

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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

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when you open the CD door or turn the power off.

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 per formance. 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 compo-

nents for the per formance of CD player. Don't touch

the lens by finger. 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 TL5 case becomes soiled, wipe

❶

with a soft cloth or use diluted neutral 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 TL5 case. Also avoid using aerosol insecticides

near this appliance.

If dust accumulates on the CD-Turntable, remove it

❷

with stick tape (e.g. Scotch tape). Make sure not to

touch the optical pickup lens with your fi ngers.

TL5 requires no periodic maintenance except the belt

❸

replacement mentioned on page 14, and contains no

other user-serviceable parts. Contact your dealer or

an authorized CEC ser vice center for an inspection

and repair in case of malfunction.

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Maintenance of Rubber Belt

Period ical maint enance o r check is no t required
for a rub ber belt use d for all CEC belt- drive CD
transports and players. However, the tension of the
belt may b e lowered by u sing for year s which may
result unstable reading of information on CD, noise
during music reproduction and/or jump of the music.
The repl a c ement of the bel t m ay s ol ve t h e p ro b l e m i f
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

❷

through the clearance between pick-up cover and CD-

turntable.

Then mount the belt to the motor pulley groove. Using

❸

a pair of tweezers would be easier to mount.

side view

Be sure the belt is installed at the grooves and the belt

❹

is not twisted. Twist of the belt can be corrected easily

by using a pair of tweezers moving the center shaft by

hand.

pick-up cover motor pulley

side view

groove under CD-turntable

side view

proper position of the belt after replacing

motor pulley groove

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Troubleshooting

Service Contact Preparation

If you suspe ct a malfunc tion in this ap pliance,
please c heck t he foll owing cha rt b efore c alling yo ur
dealer.

malfunction solution

no power

no playback

sound skipping

no sound

connect completely both ends of
AC power cord

place CD-Stabilizer on CD

close CD door completely

place CD label facing up

clean up CD

change the location or place on a
stable rack

clean up CD

correct connections as per manual

select an input with connection

check connections, input selection
and volume setting

turn off and on all the devices

In case you n eed to contac t a service c enter

please prepare the following information.

Model name and serial number:

Purchase date:

Dealer name and contact information:

Description of the unit's problem:

sound distortion

hum noise connect the RCA plugs completely

interference on tuner place away from tuner or power off

unresponsive to
remote control

change to suitable cables

correct the cable direction

turn on the main unit

install batteries

replace with new batteries

TL5 cont a i n s a m i c r o c omputer tha t can malfunc tion
due to th e external n oise or inter ference. I f this
seems t o be th e case , turn t he uni t of f and wai t for a
short while before turning it back on and trying again

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CEC Holdings Co., Ltd., Japan

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