Troubleshooting guide

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Introduction
Thank you for the purchase of the Droplet CDP5.0D High End CD-player. Opera Audio welcomes you
to the growing number of discerning audiophiles who own Opera Audio products. This manual has
been prepared to help you to maximize your enjoyment of the performance and features of your new
Consonance equipment. Please study this manual carefully and become acquainted with all the
features, operation and capabilities of your new Consonance equipment. Should you have any
questions, or desire information on other Opera Audio products, please contact your local Opera
dealer.
Unpacking & Set-up
Unpacking
Before any Opera Audio product leaves the factory it is carefully inspected for physical imperfections
as a routine part of Opera Audio's stringent systematic quality control. After you have unpacked the
equipment, carefully inspect for any physical damage. Save the shipping carton and packing materials
as they are essential for future use to reduce the possibility of transportation damage.
Set-up
Check Equipment Voltage
Ensure that the operating voltage of the amplifier, check the shipping carton label and/or owners
manual, conforms to the delivery voltage of your local power supply (i.e. 240V / 230V / 220V / 115V /
100V AC dependent on country).
General Warnings
Every piece of Consonance equipment is designed to produce the finest sound quality that can be
achieved, by avoiding compromise wherever possible. This can lead to circumstances that may be
unfamiliar to the equipment owner. The material that follows contains advice specifically related to
Consonance equipment as well as more general warning about the use of domestic audio products.
Please read it carefully:
The transformers in Consonance amplifiers and power supplies may sometimes make a mechanical
noise caused by distortion of the mains waveform. Consonance transformers are large in size and
have heavy gauge secondary windings making them relatively sensitive to such distortion. A separate
mains circuit for your hi-fi system may reduce the effect while also giving an overall improvement in
sound quality. It may be necessary however to take account of mechanical transformer noise when
placing your equipment.
In some circumstances, depending on where you live and the grounding arrangements in your home,
you may experience radio frequency interference. Controls on broadcasting in some territories allow
very high levels of radio frequency radiation and both the choice and exact placement of equipment
may be critical. If there is a known problem in your locality it is advisable to arrange for a home
demonstration before purchase to ensure that your selected Consonance equipment can be operated
normally. Susceptibility to radio frequency interference is related to the wide internal bandwidth
necessary for high sound quality. Systems incorporating moving coil phono preamplifiers and active
crossovers are more likely to suffer.
Troubleshooting Guide
Equipment problem could also be caused by fault in any part of the system or its installation. As Legal
consumer protection varies from country to country, you should always first consult the local dealer for