Luxman D-08 User Manual

Owner`s Manual

SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER

D-08

SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER D-08

Contents

Precautions 1

Features Of This Unit 3

About Discs This Unit Can Play Back 5

Before Use 7

Names and Functions of Part 9

Connections 21

How to Play Back Discs 23

Stop/Pause the Playback 25

Skip/Fast-forward/Rewind 27

Direct Search 29

Repeat Playback 31

Program Playback 33

Random Playback 37

Disc Information/Zoom 39

Detailed Settings 41

BLOCK DIAGRAM 47

Specifcations 48

Before You Ask For Repair Services 49

SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER D-08

DO NOT move this unit during playback.

During playback, the disc is rotating at h igh

speed. Do not try to lift or move this unit as the

disc may be damaged.

When moving this unit

You must remove the disc and close the disc tray

when moving this unit.

Then, press the OPERATION switch, and after

“-STANDBY-” disappears from the display, unplug

the power cord from the AC outlet.

If the unit is moved with a disc remaining inside,

this can cause a malfunction.

Location for installation

•

Choose a stable place near the stereo system

that is to be used in combination with this unit.

•Donotinstall this unit near a television or color

monitor. Keep this unit away from such devices as

cassette decks that are subject to magnetism.

• Install this unit onto a level place when possible.

Avoid the following locations for installation.

•

Locations exposed to direct sunlight

• Places subject to humidity and with less ventila-

tion

• Places where are extremely hot or cold

• Places subject to strong vibration

• Places subject to dust

• Places subject to oil, steam, and heat (such as

kitchens)

Do not put articles.

Do not put articles on this unit.

To avoid heat emission

Do not place this unit on such device as an ampli-

fier that may emit heat. If the unit is installed on a

rack, install the unit below the rack where the

amplifier is installed so as to avoid heat emission

from the amplifier and other audio devices.

Notice when this unit is installed in a rack with glass doors

While the glass doors are closed, do not open the

disc tray by pressing the open/close ( ) button of

the remote control. Disc tray perfor mance will be

blocked, and that may result in a malfunction.

Power off this unit when it is not used.

Depending on the condition of radio waves emit-

ted dur ing television broadcasting, interference

fringes may appear on the television monitor, but

that is not a malfunction. In such a case, power

off the unit. There may also be a case where

noises are heard on the radio due to radio wave

interference.

Dew condensation

In winter, be careful when carrying this unit from

a cold place to a warm place or if the room tem-

perature is suddenly raised by a heater or the

like where this unit is installed.

The unit interior

(operating blocks and lens) will have dew conden-

sation on it. In such a condition, this unit cannot

work normally and playback is impossible. This

depends on the state of dew condensation, but

you will be able to enjoy the music if the unit is

left untouched for one to two hours after i t has

been turned on and the temperature of this unit is

maintained at room temperature until the conden-

sation dries.

Even in summer, dew condensation can occur if

Precautions

this unit is directly exposed to cool air from an air

conditioner. In such a case, the installation place

should be changed.

Batteries

Caution:

Batteries used for remote controller shall not be

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire

or the like.

How to handle discs

•

Do not use any deficient disc (with cracks, warp,

etc).

• Do not damage the signal surface of the disc or

make it dirty.

• Do not place paper or a sticker on the disc. Such

awkward handling can warp the disc and play-

back may become impossible. In many cases,

rental discs carry labels and paste may protrude

from under the label. Before use, check that the

disc is free from protruding paste or the like.

• Do not play with two discs in a stack.

•

How to store discs

Always put your discs in a case. Store them ver-

tically where high temperature, high humidity,

and direct exposure to sunlight are not prevalent.

Places with extremely low temperature should

also be avoided.

• Read the caution notes carefully that are at-

tached to discs.

Disc cleaning

•

If a disc is dirty from fingerprints or dusty, the

sound quality may be lowered. Lightly wipe the

disc with soft cloth, from the inside to outer pe-

riphery. (Don’t wipe it along the circumference.)

• Do not use a volatile chemical such as benzine

or thinner. Record spray, anti-static agents, and

other such materials cannot be used either.

•Where the disc seems to be very dirty, dip soft

cloth in water, wring it well, and remove contami-

nants. Lastly, remove the moisture with dry cloth.

Disc in a specific shape

This unit cannot accept discs in specific shapes

(heart-shaped, hexagonal, etc.) for playback. Never

use such discs as they can cause malfunctions.

Notice when handling optical digital cables

•

Do not fold the cables. For storage, wind each ca-

ble to make a coil whose diameter is approx.15

cm or larger.

• For connection, insert the cable connectors

firmly into the terminals of this unit and the other

device.

•Usethecableswhoseeachlengthis3morless.

• When the cable connectors get dusty, wipe the

dust away with a dry soft cloth before inserting

into the terminals.

Cleaning

•

Usually, wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. When

the dirt is hard to remove, dip soft cloth in deter-

gent diluted 5 or 6 times with water, wring it

well, and remove contaminants. Then, remove

the moisture with dry cloth.

•Donotuseasolventlikealcohol,benzine,thinner,

or pesticide because such a substance can dam-

age the exterior. In addition, do not let this unit

contact a rubber or plastic form for a long time.

That may damage the cabinet surface of the unit.

• When using a chemical cloth for cleaning, read

the caution provided with the chemical cloth

product.

• Before cleaning, unplug the power cord from the

AC outlet.

SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER D-08

Features Of This Unit

— 2-channel-specific Super Audio CD/CD Compatible Player

LxDTM — LuXman original Disc Transport Mechanism —

This unit is equipped with a robust transport block.

The transport block features high rigidity structure

SSB (Stabilized Support Block) that doubles as a

chassis.

The suede-finish aluminum die-cast disc tray can

control vibration and resonance.

QLL (Quiet Linear Loader) is applied to open or

close the disc tray quietly and smoothly.

Analog circuit

DSD

→

PCM conversion

DSD signal, which is output from the transport

during a Super Audio CD playback, is converted

to a PCM signal before it is input to a D/A con-

verter.

When this function is not used, the DSD signal

will be directly input to the D/A converter.

Jitter-reduction function

This unit is equipped with a circuit to reduce the

clock jitter in the system clock.

Disc layer switchover function

By pressing a switch on the main unit or remote

control, the CD layer and the HD layer of Hybrid

Super Audio CD can be switched over.

Zoom function

When the ZOOM switch is pressed on the remote

control during a disc playback, the track number

and time information can be zoomed on the dis-

play.

4 playback modes

Playback mode can be selected from regular

playback, program playback, random playback,

and repeat playback.

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Dust Proof Shutter (DPS)

Dust Proof Shutte mechanism is integrated

into the disk tray section of the front panel to

enhance dust prevention and reduce noise

pollution

r (DPS)

Four identically configured fully discrete balanced

amplifiers equipped with the ODNF Ver. 3.0 (Only

Distortion Negative Feedback) circuit, has been

incorporated into our digital music player for the

first time.

Digital input terminals

This unit is equipped with a coaxial input terminal

and an optical (1, 2) input terminal.

The unit is compatible with SPDIF format signals

between 32 kHz and 96 kHz.

It is possible to play back the digital audio signal

that is output from another audio device via the

circuit of the unit that improves the sound quality.

Last memory function

Built-in flash memory can memorize settings such

as digital input, Super Audio CD/CD switchover,

and DSD/PCM switchover.

Dimmer function

The brightness of display (time information, etc.)

can be switched over in 4 steps.

Digital output OFF

The digital audio output can be deactivated to

improve the quality of analog audio output.

Analog output terminals

Legs

This unit has the gradation cast-iron legs.

Remote control (RD-14)

The remote control is encased in aluminum.

Tactile switches will satisfy users with solid click

feeling.

Bit length extension

This unit features the function to extend the bit

length of audio data.

By converting the 16-bit data to 24-bit one, fluid

and delicate sound can be reproduced with mini-

mal signal output.

Energy-saving design

This unit has been designed to save energy by

reducing standby power consumption to 1 W.

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Introduction of a high-grade RCA terminal with gold

plating and high-grade XLR terminal manufactured

by Neutrik allows even a high-performance line

cable with large plug to be connected.

Peel oat PCB / Round pattern boardc

After careful consideration of delicate audio signal

flow, a round pattern, gold plated signal traces has

been applied to achieve smooth signal

transmission.

About Discs This Unit Can Play Back

Types of discs that can be played

The following marks are printed on disc labels,

packages, or CD jackets.

Marks for types of discs this unit can play back

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This unit can play back 8 cm CDs without using an

adapter.

Do not use an adapter for 8 cm CDs.

• CD-R/CD-RW discs that have been written by a recorder

or PC (personal computer) may not be played back.

(Due to characteristics of discs, scratches, dirt on the

lens of the unit, or dew condensation)

• Discs written by a PC may not be played back depending

on the application settings or environment.

Write the discs in a proper format. (Refer to the distributor

of application for details).

• Time information may not be displayed when an

unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW disc is played back.

• Refer to the precautions for discs for details on how to

handle CD-R/CD-R discs.

Super Audio CD

— 3 types of discs —

• Single-layer CD

This is a disc which has a single

Super Audio CD layer

• Dual-layer CD

This is a CD which has a dual

Super Audio CD layer that sup-

ports long-time recording

• Hybrid-layer CD

This is a CD which has both a

standard CD layer and Super

Audio CD layer.

When the disc is played back on

a Super Audio CD player, it is

possible to enjoy sounds of im-

proved quality on the HD layer.

When the disc is played back on

an existing CD player, it is pos-

sible to play back sounds on the

CD layer.

HD layer: Super Audio CD layer CD layer: Existing CD layer

HD layer has the following areas.

• 2-channel stereo area

• Multi-channel area

• Extra data area (For future expansion)

HD layer

Dummy layer

HD layer

CD layer

HD layer

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Comparison of Super Audio CDs with CDs

Item Super Audio CD CD

Disc diameter (cm)

12 12

Disc thickness (mm) 1.2 1.2

Coding method 1-bit direct stream digital (DSD) 16-bit linear PCM

Sampling frequency 2.8224 MHz (64 times to CDs) 44.1 kHz

Maximum recordable time 109 minutes for 2ch only. 60 to 70 minutes for 2-channel

stereo area + multi-channel area*

74 minutes

Number of channels 2, 3, 3.1, 4, 4.1, 5, 5.1 2

Maximum number of tracks 255 99

Maximum number of indexes 255 99

Playback frequency range DC to 100 kHz 5 to 20 kHz

Dynamic range* 120 dB or more (Audible frequency range)

96 dB

This is the maximum recordable time for a single-layer CD. Depending on the compression rate of DST (Direct

Stream Transfer), the maximum recordable time may vary.*

*2 Theoretical value.

*3 Lossless compression method that applies a variable bit rate for DSD signals. The method has been developed,

focused on the DSD signal characteristics.

SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER D-08

Before Use

Check the accessories.

After unpacking, check if the following accesso -

ries are not missing.

• Power cable

• Remote control (RD-14)

• “AAA” batteries (2 pieces)

• Safety cautions

• Owner’s Manual (This document)

How to Use Remote Control

Insert batteries into the remote control.

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the re-

mote control.

Put your finger on the battery cover claw and

slide the cover downward to remove the cover.

2 Put 2 AAA batteries in the battery case as

shown in the illustration on the battery case in

consideration of the polarity (+ and -)

3 In the reverse order of battery cover removal,

put the battery cover back to the opening of the

remote control and slide the cover upward until

it clicks.

• Do not use a new battery and an old one together.

• There may be a case in which the voltages are different

between two batteries even though their shapes are

the same. Do not use the batteries of different types

together.

• If the remote control is not used for a long time (more

than 1 month), the batteries shall be removed from the

case. If the battery liquid is leaking, wipe away the liquid

from the case before inserting new batteries.

Claw

SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER D-08

Remote control’s range

The remote control can be used by pointing at the

remote control infrared receiver on the front panel

of main unit. The effective distance is approx. 5 m

from the main unit and 30 ° on both sides from the

control infrared receiver.

Do not expose the remote control infrared receiver to

direct sunlight or strong light sources.

That may cause malfunction.

Effective distance: approx. 5 m

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3. Disc tray 4. Open/close switch

5. Remote control infrared receiver

7. Digital input selection switch

8. Digital output selection switch

9. DSD/PCM selection switch

10. Super Audio CD/CD selection switch

11. Play switch

13. Pause switch

15. Previous switch

14. Stop switch

1. Operation switch

2. Operation

indicator

6. Display

12. Play indicator

16. Next switch

Names and Functions of Part

Front side of main unit

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1. Operation switch / OPERATION

Turns this unit to the operating state after turn-

ing off the standby indicator at the standby state.

Pressing this switch again at the operating state

turns the unit to the standby state.

Operation indicator / OPERATION

Lights up and shows that the unit is in the oper-

ating state when the operation switch is pressed

at the standby state.

Pressing the operation switch again in the oper-

ating state turns off this indicator and lights up

the standby indicator.

Disc tray

When inserting or removing a disc, this tray is

opened or closed by pressing the open/close

switch ( ).

Open/close switch / ( )

This switch is pressed when opening or closing

the disc tray.

Remote control infrared receiver / R

Receives the infrared signals from the remote

control.

Display

Displays the operation status of this unit.

This

display is composed of 6 indicators and display

tube.

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3. Disc tray 4. Open/close switch

5. Remote control infrared receiver

7. Digital input selection switch

8. Digital output selection switch

9. DSD/PCM selection switch

10. Super Audio CD/CD selection switch

11. Play switch

13. Pause switch

15. Previous switch

14. Stop switch

1. Operation switch

2. Operation

indicator

6. Display

12. Play indicator

16. Next switch

Names and Functions of Part

Front side of main unit

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7. Digital input selection switch / DIGITAL IN

Digital output selection switch / DIGITAL OUT

This switch is pressed when turning on or off the

digital audio output.

Each time the switch is pressed, the output can

be turned on or off.

It is impossible to output the digital audio signal

when playing back the HD layer of Super Audio

CD.

DSD/PCM selection switch / DSD/PCM

When playing back the HD (or SACD) layer of

Super Audio CD, this switch is pressed to deter-

mine whether to input DSD signals from the disc

directly to the D/A converter IC or to convert

DSD signals into PCM signals before inputting

to the D/A converter IC.

10.

Super Audio CD/CD selection switch / SACD/CD

When playing back a Hybrid Super Audio CD,

this switch is pressed to select the playback

layer between the HD (or SACD) layer and CD

layer.

11.

Play switch / ( )

This switch is pressed to play back a disc.

12.

Play indicator

Lights up while a disc is being played back

Blinks while playback is being paused.

13.

Pause switch / ( )

When this switch is pressed during playback,

the playback stops.

When this switch is pressed again, the playback

starts again.

During pause, the play indicator blinks.

14.

Stop switch / ( )

This switch is pressed to stop playback.

15.

Previous switch / ( )

When this switch is pressed, the playback

returns to the beginning of track.

When this switch is pressed twice, the playback

returns to the beginning of previous track.

16.

Next switch / ( )

When this switch is pressed, the playback jumps

to the beginning of next track.

This switch is pressed when using this unit as a

D/Aconverter.

The input source is switched over among coaxial

or optical (1, 2) input, or internal player of this unit.

3. DSD/PCM indicator

4. Super Audio CD/CD indicator

5. Track number

7. Standby indicator

10. Repeat mode

9. Time

8. Playback mode

1. Remote control infrared receiver

2. Digital output indicator

6. Time display mode

Names and Functions of Part

Display

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1. Remote control infrared receiver / R

Receives the infrared signals from the remote

control.

Digital output indicator / DIGITAL OUT

Lights up when digital audio output is ON.

This indicator does not light up when playing

back the HD layer of Super Audio CD because

the digital audio signal cannot be output.

DSD/PCM indicator / DSD/PCM

DSD indicator lights up when playing back the

HD (or SACD) layer of Super Audio CD and

when inputting DSD signals from the disc direct-

ly to the D/A converter IC.

PCM indicator lights up when converting DSD

signals into PCM signals before inputting to the

D/A converter IC.

Super Audio CD/CD indicator / SACD/CD

SACD indicator lights up when playing back the

HD (or SACD) layer of Hybrid Super Audio CD.

CD indicator lights up when playing back the CD

layer of Hybrid Super Audio CD.

Track number / TRK

“TRK” is indicated on the upper side, and the

track number is indicated on the lower side

when these display area shows the track num-

ber.

Time display mode

The display mode of time is displayed “REM”

is displayed w hen showing the remaining time

of current track “T-REM” is displayed when

showing the total remaining time of disc. Thi s

display area does not light up when showing the

elapsed time of

track.

Standby indicator / STAND BY

Lights up when this unit is in the standby state.

Playback mode

“RD” is displayed during random playback.

“PG”

is displayed during program playback.

This display area does not light up during regu-

lar playback.

Time

Displays the elapsed time of current track,

remaining time of current track, or remaining

time of disc.

Time display is switched over according to time

display mode.

10.

Repeat mode

Displays the mode for repeat playback.

There are two types of repeat playback: track

repeat (T-REP) and all repeat (A-REP).

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