CDSA DISC PLAYER USER MANUAL Version 1.
CDSA User Manual CAUTION This product is a Class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personel. The following caution label appears on your unit on the rear panel: CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CDSA User Manual CDSA Disc Player The CDSA is a disc player for CD and stereo SA-CD. While it does play the mulichannel program of SA-CD discs it only provides 2 channels of analog output. As a unique feature, the CDSA up-samples any PCM signal to twice the sample rate as it is used on SA-CD’s before converting it to the analog output.
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CDSA User Manual Operation Power The main power switch is on the back of the unit. The aluminum power button on the front is a momentary switch that toggles the operation between power on and off mode every time the user pushes it. From the wired remote control the CDSA can be put into Standby mode, whereby the power supply and other vital circuits remain powered. Switches on rear panel of CDSA RESET: Used in connection with software upgrades via the USB port. Should not be used during normal operation.
CDSA User Manual Infrared Remote Control The remote control provides combined functions for all the EMM Labs products. The functions that are relevant to the CDSA specifically are highlighted in blue rectangles in the drawing on the right. DISC: This function toggles the front panel display on the CDSD on and off while the player continues to operate normally otherwise. Numeric keys: These buttons can be used to directly access any track on the disc.
CDSA User Manual Appendix The following technical notes are provided for informational purposes, and are for use by authorized personnel only. A: Serial Remote Control (RS-232) The CDSA is equipped with a 9-pin RS232 connector for system remote control via a serial cable (not provided by EMM Labs). The cable should be non-crossed for connections between a PC and the CDSA.
CDSA User Manual Status info from CDSA The CDSA sends back 10 Bytes terminated with a whenever any status changes.
CDSA User Manual B: Upgrading the Software of your CDSA Your CDSA is controlled by an internal processor that can be programmed with software to enhance or add new features. EMM Labs is constantly working to refine this software so your CDSA always offers the state-of-the-art sonic performance. If a new update becomes available EMM Labs will distribute it along with a software application that will connect your CDSA via its USB connector to a PC. First Time Installation and Upgrade Procedure: 1.
CDSA User Manual Subsequent Upgrade Procedure: After you have used the EMMSETUP utility for the first time a shortcut “EMM Labs Update Utility” is installed on the desktop of your PC as well as in the START>PROGRAMS>EMM Labs folder. There is no need to launch the “emmsetup.exe” application anymore. 1. Connect your CDSA to the PC via a USB cable 2. Launch “EMM Labs Update Utility” from the desktop of your PC and you should see the above screen directly. 3. Proceed from here as for first time installation.
