BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER TL53Z Owner's Manual
CD PLAYER TL53Z Contents • Introduction… ……………………………………………………………………… 2 • Important Safety Instructions… …………………………………………………… 4 • Handling Precautions… …………………………………………………………… 6 • Compact Disc Handling… ………………………………………………………… 8 • Accessories… ………………………………………………………………………10 • Front Panel Functions… ……………………………………………………………11 • Inside the CD Door… ………………………………………………………………13 • Rear Panel Functions… ……………………………………………………………14 • Operation ……………………………………………………………………………16 • Remote Control Unit… …………………………………………………………
TL53Z User's Manual frequency response and sharp filtering of ultrasonic noise, and "Pulse”, which is optimized for the best dynamic response. • The TL53Z uses a newly developed low-jitter crystal oscillator circuit, which forms the basis for accurate and dynamic playback.
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TL53Z User's Manual 10) Protect the AMP53’s power cord from being walked on or pinched, especially around the plugs, convenience receptacles, and where it exits the TL53Z’s casing. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Only use the TL53Z with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the unit. If using a cart, exercise caution when moving the cart/ unit combination to avoid injury from it tipping over.
CD PLAYER TL53Z Handling Precautions 1. Connecting Other Devices Unplug the TL53Z's AC power cord from the outlet before connecting or disconnecting other devices. Exercise caution when handling the AC power cord. When disconnecting the AC cord from a socket, make sure you pull the plug, and not the cord itself. 2.
TL53Z User's Manual than 35 °C), or exceptionally cold locations (surrounding temperature lower than 10 °C), may prevent the TL53Z from functioning adequately. • Damp locations exceeding 90% humidity may cause the TL53Z's metal parts to rust, causing the unit to malfunction. • Dusty locations may cause the TL53Z to malfunction. The accumulation of dust inside the CD door may lower the performance of music signal reading. It may also cause contact failure of the switches, and/or noise.
CD PLAYER TL53Z Compact Disc Handling • Since a compact disc can be played or recorded only on one side, discs should always be placed on the turntable with the label side up. • When taking a compact disc from its case, lift it out by holding the edge of the disc while pressing down on the center button of the case. • Handle compact discs with care so as not to scratch their surfaces. Scratches, fingerprints or soiling may cause reading errors during playback.
TL53Z User's Manual them out of direct sunlight. • To avoid dust and scratching or warping of discs that could cause reading errors, replace discs in their cases after use. • Do not attach any labels on a disc surfaces. Do not use discs that have Scotch tape, labels, excessive label glue exposed on the surface. These may cause the the TL53Z to malfunction. • Do not use cracked discs or an irregularly shaped discs (octagonal, heart-shaped, or any other special shapes).
CD PLAYER TL53Z Accessories The packaging for the TL53Z should contain the following: 1. TL53Z unit 2. Stabilizer 3. AC power cord 4. Remote control unit 5. Two AA batteries for the remote control unit 6. Owner's Manual Note: Keep the packaging available for future transportation needs. The AC power cord is for use with the TL53Z exclusively, and should not be used for other devices.
TL53Z User's Manual Front Panel Functions ❶ POWER Button Push this button to turn the power ON or OFF. When the TL53Z is turned on, the display will blink "00:00" and the unit will check its tray for a compact disc. Approximately 5 seconds later, the display will change to indicate the total number of tracks and the total playing time. If there is no disc on the tray, the display will indicate "no disc".
CD PLAYER TL53Z ❹ PLAY/PAUSE ( )Button Press this button to start (or to temporarily stop) playback. ❺ Display A B D C E F A. ▷ Playback indicator: lights up during playback B. Pause indicator: blinks during pause mode C. Time display: indicates the elapsed time/remaining time for the track being played, total remaining time or total elapsed time D. Programming indicator: lights up during program mode E. Track number display: indicates the track being played F.
TL53Z User's Manual Inside the CD Door Stabilizer CD Turntable Pickup Label Side ❶ Stabilizer The TL53Z's stabilizer is rather large and heavy, at a diameter of 12cm and weighing 120g. Dropping the stabilizer may damage it and decrease playback accuracy, so handle with care. ❷ Turntable Place a compact disc on the turntable, and place the stabilizer on top of the disc. The stabilizer can be left on the turntable when not in use. ❸ Optical Laser Pickup Read signals from the compact disc.
CD PLAYER TL53Z Rear Panel Functions ANALOG OUTPUT ❶ RCA (Unbalanced) Line out audio signal output jacks equipped with unbalanced RCA connectors. Use interconnect RCA cables to connect to an amplifier. ❷ XLR (Balanced) Line out audio signal output jacks equipped with balanced XLR connectors. Use interconnect XLR cables to connect these XLR outputs to an amplifier with XLR line inputs, such as the AMP53.
TL53Z User's Manual DIGITAL OUTPUT ❸ COAXIAL Standard digital (SPDIF) signal output jack with a RCA type connector. Connect to a digital audio device with a coaxial RCA input by using a RCA (75 Ω) cable. ❹ AES/EBU (Balanced) Connect to a digital audio device with a AES/EBU(XLR) input by using a XLR 110Ω cable. (Pinning: 1=GND, 2=Hot, 3=Cold) ❺ TOS LINK (Optical) Connect to a digital audio device with a TOS LINK Optical Digital input by using a optical cable.
CD PLAYER TL53Z Operation Normal Playback 1. Push the POWER button to turn the power on. 2. Open the CD door by sliding it towards the back of the TL53Z with your hand. 3. Place a disc on the turntable, and place the supplied stabilizer gently on top of the disc. NOTE: Make sure you place the disc on the turntable with the label side facing up, and place the stabilizer on the disc before closing the CD door. Use only the provided CD stabilizer. Do not use commercially available stabilizers.
TL53Z User's Manual should indicate the total number of tracks and the total playing time. NOTE: The unit cannot read the disc unless the CD door is closed completely. 5. Push the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to start playback. The playback indicator and track number should be shown on the display, followed by the elapsed time for the track being played. Pausing Playback Push the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to stop playback temporarily. Push this button again to resume playback.
CD PLAYER TL53Z Remote Control Unit ❶ ❶ ❷ ❸ ❺ ❹ ❼ ❻ Track Skip (Backward) Track Skip (Forward )Buttons Jumps to the previous or next track from the track being played (or displayed). ❷ PLAY/PAUSE Button ( ) Press this button to start playback or to pause playback temporarily. ❽ ❸ ◀◀ Search (Backward) / ▶▶ Search (Forward) Buttons ❾ Press and hold these buttons to quickly search through the current track. ◀◀ searches through the track backwards, ▶▶ searches forwards.
TL53Z User's Manual ❽ Numeric keys Use these keys to select tracks directly during playback, or when entering a programmed playback order. ❾ DISP (Display) Button Press this button to cycle the TL53Z’s display through its various modes. Each press of the DISP button cycles the display in the following order: track number/elapsed track time (default display) ➡ track number/remaining track time ➡ total remain- ing time ➡ total elapsed time ➡ back to track number/elapsed track time (default display).
CD PLAYER TL53Z Programmed Playback You can program up to 32 tracks in a customized playback order, by using the remote control unit while playback is stopped. (1) Press the PROG button on the remote control unit. The “PRGM” indicator will appear in the display, and the track number 1 should be shown blinking. (2) Select a track number by pressing the numeric keys on the remote control unit. The selected track will be added to the program. Repeat this process to program additional tracks.
TL53Z User's Manual Checking, Adding, Changing and Clearing Programmed Tracks You can check, add, change and clear the programmed tracks under the program mode while playback is stopped. Check the Playback Order for the Programmed Tracks Press the CHECK button repeatedly to show the playback order for the programmed tracks. The display changes to “- -” when you reach the last track in the program. Pressing the CHECK button again here will display the first track in the playback order.
CD PLAYER TL53Z Precautions on Using the Remote Control Unit • When operating the remote control, point it towards the remote sensor on the TL53Z’s front panel. Make sure nothing is blocking the front panel where the remote sensor is located. • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct sunlight or other light sources, as such exposure can cause malfunction. • The remote control unit may malfunction when its batteries are running low.
TL53Z User's Manual • If the batteries leak, use a cloth to wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones. • Do not heat or disassemble batteries, and never dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire. Dispose of batteries following laws in the local area. Cautions Regarding Handling • Should you ever open the CD Door without press the STOP button, do not touch the stabilizer and the disc until the turntable has stopped spinning completely.
CD PLAYER TL53Z Maintenance • If the surface of the TL53Z case becomes soiled, wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted neutral cleaning liquid. Be sure to remove any fluid completely. Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol, chemical cloths or bleaching agents as these may damage the surface of the TL53Z case. Also avoid using aerosol insecticides near the unit. • If dust accumulates on the turntable, remove it with stick tape (e.g. Scotch tape). Make sure not to touch the optical pickup lens with your fingers.
TL53Z User's Manual Troubleshooting • No power • No Playback • No sound ➡ Check the connection at the both ends of the AC power cord. ➡ Makesure there is power at the wall outlet. ➡ Check that the disc is placed with its label facing up. ➡ If the disc is soiled, clean the surface of the disc. ➡ Check the connection to the amplifier. ➡ Check the position of the input selector of the amplifier.
CD PLAYER TL53Z Specifications AUDIO Playable Discs Audio CDs & Finalized CD-R/RWs recorded in audio CD format Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz, +0/-0.35dB S/N Ratio RCA: -101dB, XLR: -125dB (flat) Harmonic Distortion RCA: 0.014%, XLR: 0.005% (0dB, 32fs) Channel Separation RCA: <-113dB XLR: <-123dB (1kHz, 0dB) Dynamic Range RCA: 97dB, XLR: 98.
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