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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
Locating the unit
It is recommended that the unit not be placed in
a location that is subject to direct sunlight or
extreme heat or cold, as these conditions may
damage the discs used in the player, or the
player itself. Note that audio amplifiers or high-
power receivers, as well as certain other
electronic products, may generate significant
heat. For that reason, do not place the unit
directly on top of an amplifier, receiver, or other
heat source. Always allow at least on inch of free
space on all sides of the, unit as well as other
electronic products, to allow for proper
ventilation.
Connections to your Audio System
When connecting the unit, think of the process as
if you were connecting a standard CD player and
a tape or cassette recorder. with the addition of
the digital connections.
Play-Deck Connections
The rear-panel connections labeled CDP refer to
the outputs of the Play Deck, which functions as
a standard CD player. Connect the analog
left/right CDP outputs to the CD inputs on your
receiver, preamp or surround processor. For best
playback results, a digital connection is
recommended using the CDP coaxial output.
Connect them to the matching coaxial input of
your receiver, preamp, processor or external
digital decoder. Note that you may have to
change a setting on the receiver or processor to
link the digital input to the "CD" button or input
selector. Consult the owner's manual on that
device for details, as this configuration may vary
from unit to unit.
Record-Deck Connections
The rear-panel connections labeled CDR refer to
the inputs and outputs for the Record Deck.
Depending on the capabilities of your receiver,
preamp or processor, you may find it convenient
to connect the analog inputs and outputs to the
jacks marked for a tape recorder.
As the unit's functions resemble those of a
standard tape recorder, this might make it easier
for you select it as an input. Connect the analog
CDR-Out jacks to the Play/In jacks of a tape or
Aux input on your receiver or preamp. Connect
the CDR-In jacks to the Tape Rec/Out jacks on
your receiver or preamp.
To play the output of the Record Deck through
the digital decoder in your receiver or an exter-
nal processor, connect the CDR Coaxial-Out or
CDR Optical-Out jacks to the matching digital-
input jacks on your receiver or processor. Note
that you may have to change a setting on the
receiver or processor to link the digital input to
the "Tape" button or the specific input selector
associated with the digital inputs.
Consult the owner's manual on your receiver or
processor for details, as this configuration may
vary from unit to unit.
To make recordings from external digital
sources, such as a CD, DVD or MD player, con-
nect the CDR Coaxial-In or CDR Optical-In
jacks on the CDR to the digital output jacks on
your receiver or processor. If your receiver does
not have digital-output jacks, you may connect
the CDR Digital Inputs on the unit directly to the
digital outputs on your CD player or to other
digital device. If the CD player has BOTH types
of outputs, you may want to connect one to the
input of your receiver and the other directly to the
unit.
Connections to a portable digital CD or MD
player may also be made by connecting the
Coaxial Digital Output of the player to the
Front-Panel Digital Input on the unit. Note that
when both are digital inputs are connected, the
unit will give priority to the front-panel input. If it is
impractical to disconnect the rear-panel input
when you need to use the front panel jack,
simply turn off the device connected to the rear
panel input. This will stop the digital signal, and
permit the front panel jack to be used.
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IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL
CONNECTIONS:
COAXIAL CONNECTIONS : Although digital-
coaxial connections use the same type of "RCA"
phono jack as standard analog signals, please
take special care to connect digital signals only to
digital jacks. In many cases, the digital jacks may
be identified by an orange colored insert ring
around the center of the jack. When making
digital connections, be sure to use making digital
connections be sure to use coaxial-interconnect
cables, such as the one supplied with the unit or
cables intended for video applications. Even
though they have the correct type of RCA
connector,do not use audio-interconnect cables
that have twisted pair construction, as they are
not appropriate for digital signal use. If you have
any questions about the type of cables to use
with the unit, consult your dealer.
OPTICAL CONNECTIONS : There are a
number of different types of optical connections,
so make certain that you use only "TOS" type
optical cables with the unit. To ensure proper
connection of optical cables, fully insert them into
the jack until there is an audible click. This tells
you that the connector has been completely
inserted. Remember to save the plastic dust
caps that cover the optical jacks, and replace
them when a jack is not in use to prevent dust
from entering the connection point.
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