Primare D-20 Owners manual

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Primare D20 Compact Disc Player User Guide

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Preface

COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Copyright © 2000 Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved.

Primare Systems AB
Idavägen 17D
SE-352 46 Växjö
Sweden

The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of
publication. However, our policy is one of continuous development and so the
information is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Primare Systems AB.

Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved. All other
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

Class 1 Laser Product

The compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Use of
control adjustments or Performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation.

FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our
instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and
television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out
in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits
are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in
home installations.

EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits
set out in EN55013 and EN55020.

This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
http://www.interface.co.uk

CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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Contents

Introduction

WELCOME TO THE D20 COMPACT DISC

P L AY E R ........................................................................ (1

USING THE D20 WITH OTHER PRIMARE

PRODUCTS................................................................ (2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION............................. (2

Using the D20 Compact Disc Player

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.................................. (3

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ........................................ (4

SWITCHING ON AND OFF................................ (4

PLAYING A DISC.................................................... (5

LOCATING A POSITION ON THE DISC........ (5

Advanced use

CHANGING THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY..... (7

REPEATING PLAYBACK.......................................... (7

PROGRAMMING A SELECTION OF TRACKS (8

Connecting the D20 Compact Disc Player

BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS........................... {11

POWER CONNECTION........................................ {12

AUDIO OUTPUTS.................................................... {12

Index

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Introduction

Welcome to the Primare D20 Compact Disc Player! This chapter introduces you
to its key features, and explains how you can use it to achieve superb sound
from your CD collection.

WELCOME TO THE D20 COMPACT DISC PLAYER

Every component of the D20, from the CD transport to the audio output stage,
has been designed to achieve the highest possible audio performance.

Top of the range Sony transport mechanism

The Primare D20 Compact Disc Player uses an advanced Sony transport
mechanism. A precision crystal clock oscillator is used to ensure low jitter, for
excellent audio performance.

Precision digital to analogue conversion

Digital to analogue conversion is performed by an integrated 24 bit AKM
D/A converter and filter, capable of handling up to 24 bit input data at a
96kHz sampling rate. In addition to providing standard phono audio outputs
the D20 includes a gold-plated S/PDIF digital output.

No compromise power supply for the highest possible
performance

The Primare D20 Compact Disc Player uses eight separate isolated power
supplies for the digital and analogue circuits, for maximum isolation. The result
is an extremely high signal to noise ratio, allowing you to take full advantage
of the dynamic range possible with CD.

Careful design for mechanical stability

As with all Primare units, the D20 Compact Disc Player is housed in an alloy
heavy gauge steel chassis, which provides strength, rigidity, and screening,
while being effective at damping vibrations from external sources. The front
panel design isolates the display circuitry from the audio circuitry to avoid
interference.

Intuitive user interface

In keeping with the philosophy of the Primare range of systems, the D20 can
be controlled through a very simple and intuitive interface, designed so that it
will not distract you from the pleasure of listening to music on your system.

In fact most of the features of the D20 can be accessed through just six front
panel push buttons. The full set of functions, including scan and programming,
is available using the remote control supplied with the D20.

Alternatively, all the functions of the D20 can be controlled by the optional
C30 remote control, along with the other Primare components in your system.

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Introduction

USING THE D20 WITH OTHER PRIMARE PRODUCTS

Although the D20 Compact Disc Player is flexible enough to work with virtually
any other equipment you have in your system, it is ideally suited for use with
the Primare A20 or A30.1 Integrated Amplifiers. A particular benefit of using
the D20 with a Primare preamplifier is that you can control your entire system
with a single remote control, to give you a fully integrated system with the
simplest possible user interface.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Mechanism Sony

D/A Converter + Filter 24 Bit AKM

Output Analogue 1.9 VRMS

Output Impedance 100Ω

Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz (+0/0.4dB)

Signal to Noise Ratio 100dBA
Harmonic Distortion <0.01% (20Hz – 20kHz)

Digital Output 75Ω coaxial

Standby <10W

Dimensions 430 x 275 x 95mm

Weight 9kg

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