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PROJECT THIRTY-TWO
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SPHINX Project 32, PROJECT THIRTY-TWO User Manual

USER MANUAL
PROJECT THIRTY-TWO
CD PLAYER
SPHINX Project 32
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1. UNPACKING.......................................................................................................................................3
2. SPHINX WARRANTY CARD ..............................................................................................................3
3. THE CD PLAYER AT A GLANCE.......................................................................................................4
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS..............................................................................................7
Balanced....................................................................................................................................................7
Unbalanced ...............................................................................................................................................7
Optical .......................................................................................................................................................7
Coax..........................................................................................................................................................7
5. OPERATION........................................................................................................................................8
6. THE SPECIAL MODES.......................................................................................................................9
SPHINX REMOTE CONTROL..............................................................................................................11
CARE AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................13
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................14
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Sphinx Project Thirty-two!
You are now part of an ever-increasing group of quality-conscious audiophiles using Sphinx products. We are very proud of the tradition connected with the SPHINX name, especially concerning audio quality perfection. This manual will help you to gain a maximum amount of pleasure and quality from your new Sphinx Project Thirty-two HDCD player.
This remarkable HDCD player is based upon the latest Philips CDM-12.4 mechanism. One of the special features is the discrete Class A output amp section. The three separate ‘R-core’ transformers for the digital and analogue sections plus the integrated power supply filter ensure an extremely high S/N-ratio. A really unique feature are the 24 bit 8-times oversampling D/A-converters of which there are two in each channel: meaning the True Balanced signal path is actually starting in the digital domain!
Extremely handy are the extra digital inputs by means of which the D/A-converters are also separately available for external signals. The Project Thirty-two thus offers two distinct functions from just a single component.
Almost all functions are accessible with the supplied Sphinx Remote Control.
To obtain the maximum quality from this CD player it is necessary to use it with top quality audio components, preferably with other Sphinx components.
Your local dealer will be able to answer any questions concerning other Sphinx audio components.
1. UNPACKING
Before leaving the factory every Project Thirty-two is subjected to stringent and extensive technical and exterior quality inspection. This ensures you will enjoy many years of high quality audio performance from a perfect-looking product.
After unpacking your Project Thirty-two we therefore recommend you carefully check it for any transport damage. In case of damage: please contact your Sphinx dealer immediately and retain all packing materials for possible proof of damage and possible claims.
Even if the component is in perfect condition you should still keep the packing materials. If you need to transport your Project Thirty-two at a later time it will be best protected by the original packing materials.
2. SPHINX WARRANTY CARD
Please take this opportunity to fill out the enclosed warranty card now! Follow the instructions on the card or consult your dealer. Please send the card as soon as possible to the return address (within 14 days after purchase).
Please read this manual carefully before you install or use the Project Thirty-two. It is important to familiarise yourself with the special functions, operation and possibilities of the Sphinx Project Thirty-two.
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3. THE CD PLAYER AT A GLANCE
Front panel
1. Cabinet with mechanism including all electronic circuits
2. CD tray: To be opened with the OPEN button (4). Place the CD here. Close with the CLOSE (4) or the PLAY button (9).
3. Receptor window for the IR signals from the Remote Control.
4. OPEN/CLOSE/STOP: This button opens the CD tray, closes the CD tray or stops the CD playback.
5. SETUP: Depressing this button for more than 2 sec activates the Set-up mode: the display shows the first parameter to be changed. By pressing this button you can ‘cycle’ through the available parameters. Pressing the STANDBY button (6) de-activates the Set-up mode (for more information see Chapter 6. THE SPECIAL MODES).
6. STANDBY: To switch the CD player on and off.
7. Display: This will show all important data (more information can be found on page 6).
8. PREV: To select a lower number track. If you hold the button depressed it will activate a fast reverse search in the current track.
9. PLAY/PAUSE: To start playback of the track indicated in the display. Note: If the CD tray is still open it will close automatically. To temporarily interrupt CD playback. The display will show the “PAUSE” indication. Pressing this button again will resume playback.
10. NEXT: To select a higher number track. If you hold the button depressed it will activate a fast forward search in the current track.
11. HDCD*: This indication will light when a HDCD recording is played
12. Power supply: This separate cabinet contains the complete power supply for the: left channel, right channel and the digital section.
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HDCD® and High Definition Compatible Digital are registered trademarks of Pacific Microsonics Inc.
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Rear panel
13 CE: Label showing equipment conforms to
official European standards.
14 BALANCED OUT R: Connect this to the right
(balanced) CD input of the pre-amplifier. BALANCED OUT L: Connect this to the left (balanced) CD input of the pre-amplifier.
15 OUT R: Connect this to the right CD input of
the pre-amplifier. OUT L: Connect this to the left CD input of the pre-amplifier.
16 CONTROL OUT: To connect the optical cable
to the next Sphinx component (e.g. tuner).
17 CONTROL IN: To connect the optical cable
from the pre-amplifier.
18 OPTICAL OUT: TOSHLINK optical digital
output. To connect an external D/A converter or MD/DAT recorder.
19 OPTICAL IN: TOSHLINK optical digital input.
To connect a separate CD player, MiniDisc player or other digital replay equipment.
20 COAX OUT: Digital output (75 ohm).
To connect an external D/A converter or MD/DAT recorder.
21 COAX IN: Digital input (75 ohm).
To connect a separate CD player, MiniDisc player or other digital replay equipment.
22 DC POWER IN: To connect the flat-cable from
the power supply (see 23.).
23 DC POWER OUT: To connect the flat-cable to
the mechanism housing (see 22.). 24 Sphinx logo 25 Manufacturer's label: This shows important
data for the component, such as serial number
and mains power voltage. 26 Warning!: This shows important information
about the safety regulations for the Project 32. 27 AC Power: Connect the mains cable to a
mains power outlet (100 - 240 VAC).
The mains fuse is placed behind the cover.
Here you also find the mains power switch for
the CD player (O/I).
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