Parasound C-DP-1000 User Manual
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C/DP-1000 Compact Disc Player/Transport
Thank you for your purchase of this Parasound component. It is among the finest compact disc players
available. Its advanced 4th-generation digital technology and sophisticated analog circuits bring music to
life. Its hybrid 1 bit/18 bit D-A converter, 8x oversampling, independent power supply regulation and
premium parts assure natural reproduction at any listening level. Its digital output options offer the
ultimate flexibility for CD transport operation with an external D-A converter in the future, so your
C/DP-1000 will never be out of date.
The C/DP-1000 has numerous convenience features which may not be obvious unless you take the time
to learn about them. Please take a few moments now to read these instructions completely before you
proceed. Whenever you are in doubt, refer to this instruction manual.
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File this owner's manual in a safe place so you don’t misplace it. Save the carton and packing inserts in
case you ever have to ship or move your C/DP-1000. Find the serial number which is printed on the
unit’s rear panel and note it here for future reference or in case of casualty loss or theft:
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Placement
Your C/DP-1000 should be placed on a level and sturdy surface, out of direct sunlight. It should be in a
well-ventilated area, away from heating ducts or radiators. The area must be free of dust or excessive
humidity.
The location should be stable and isolated from speakers or foot steps to minimize vibrations which
could interfere with the sensitive optical laser and thereby require the error correction circuits to engage
for other than defects in the CDs themselves. Your unit will simply sound better.
The unit should not be placed near any component which generates a strong magnetic field, such as a
power amplifier. Do not place directly on top of an amplifier which may generate excessive heat.
It is also wise not to place any CD player nearby your tuner or TV since digital circuitry uses very high
frequency signals which could cause interference with clear broadcast reception, or conversely the
tuner’s radiations from its local oscillator will pollute the clarity of CD reproduction.
If you have any doubts about a correct location for your C/DP-1000, call your Parasound dealer for
further advice.
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A Note on Moisture Condensation and Dew
If your C/DP-1000 is brought directly from a cold location to a warm room or if it is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the laser lens within the unit. If this occurs, the player will not
operate. Remove the disc and leave the player in a warm, dry place for about an hour so the moisture
can evaporate.
Connecting Your C/DP-1000
Before making any connections, turn off the power on your power amplifier. This will avoid an
accidental “blast” of sound which could damage your speakers.
Use the cables supplied between the Analog Line Out jacks on your C/DP-1000 and any high level input
jacks on your preamplifier, amplifier or receiver marked CD, AUX or TAPE PLAY. Connect the Right
and Left channels according to their markings on both units.
You may connect the player directly to a power amplifier which has input gain controls, however you
may require the additional gain of a preamplifier to reach adequate listening levels.
You may prefer to try one of the premium audio cables which are available from your Parasound Dealer.
The benefits of these are debated among audio hobbyists, and we cannot guarantee you will find a
significant audible improvement.
Make certain that all your connections are secure and that there is no tension on the cables which could
cause them to pull loose in the future.
Plug the AC cord into any convenient outlet or the unswitched outlet on the rear panel of your
preamplifier or receiver. Try to run the AC cord in a perpendicular direction to the audio cables to
minimize hum.
Before you start to operate the system with your C/DP-1000 installed, turn down the volume on your
amplifier to a low setting. Read the remainder of these instructions.
External Remote Control Connector
Your C/DP-1000 accepts the input of any popular infrared repeater system to facilitate remote control
operation from another room or to preserve remote control operation if your player is installed within a
cabinet whose doors block signals from your remote control handset. This connector is a popular
3.5 mm mini jack and its center conductor is +, the outer is - . For further details contact your Parasound
Dealer or Custom Installer.
Digital Connections
Your C/DP-1000 is equipped with an RCA jack for 75 Ω coaxial connection to an external D-A converter. You must use a digital cable which will minimize data reflections within the cable. You cannot
achieve satisfactory results with a conventional audio patch cord.
Advanced Digital Adapter Module (ADAM)
An optional Advanced Digital Adapter Module (ADAM) is available from your Parasound dealer. The
ADAM features the AT&T glass fiber ST module and the AES/EBU standard using a 3 pin XLR connector. Either of these will provide superior sound if your D-A converter is equipped to accept them.
The advantage of the AT&T glass fiber optic connection is that it electrically isolates your player from
the rest of the system, with a potential for a lower noise floor. The AES/EBU output offers a balanced
output with a separate ground. It is very easy to install the ADAM yourself. Insure that the C/DP-1000
is unplugged before attempting to install the ADAM. Remove the two screws at either side of the cover
plate near the left side of the rear panel on your C/DP-1000.
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The ADAM is attached to a plate which replaces the one you just removed.There is a small 4 pin connector socket on the top of the main printed circuit board of your C/DP-1000, just inside the exposed
opening of the rear panel. Attach the connector on the wire coming from the ADAM to this connector;
there is only one direction you can fit the plug onto the socket. Make sure it is firmly connected, but if
there is resistance, don’t force it! Try the other direction first so you don’t break the connector. Secure
the ADAM with the two screws. Your C/DP-1000 is now a highly sophisticated CD Transport.
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Operating Your C/DP-1000
Power Switch
Use this to turn the unit on and off. This control is not duplicated on the remote control handset since
you will have to load a disc on the player before using it anyway.
Open/Close
Press once to open the disc carousel; press again to close. Never interfere with the carousel opening or
closing or try to force it with your hand. Make sure the carousel is closed before you turn off the power.
Play/Pause
Press Play to listen to the disc. Press a second time to pause precisely at any location. Press Play once
again to resume. During Play or Pause the laser is operating. You can also use the Play button while the
disc loading tray is open and it will automatically close the tray and commence normal play.
Track Skip
These buttons skip tracks each time they are pressed. If you are in the middle of a track, pressing this
button once will return play to the beginning of that track.
Disc Skip
These buttons skip tracks each time they are pressed. If you are in the middle of a track, pressing this
button once will return play to the beginning of that track.
Search
This is a fast review or fast forward cue to assist you in finding a specific segment within a given track.
Stop
This disengages the laser operation and stops the disc. Once you’ve pressed Stop, if you press Play
again the player will have to spin the disc again for a few seconds before Play can resume.
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