CD 1 CD Player OWNER’S GUIDE
Important Safety Instructions The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage” inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placement and Ventilation Guidelines . Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 AC Mains Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Panel Connections Playing a CD 6 . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Thank You for Choosing Parasound Your new Parasound Halo CD 1 CD player is designed with advanced new technology and built to the extremely strict quality and performance standards for which Parasound is renowned. We designed the new Halo CD 1 to perform at a higher level of sonic performance than you ever imagined possible from your CDs and we encourage you to read this entire manual to maximize your enjoyment.
Unpacking Your CD 1 & Placement Guidelines Unpacking Your CD 1 Carefully remove your CD 1 from its shipping carton and locate the enclosed accessories: • AC power cord • Remote Control and two AAA batteries While you are unpacking your CD 1, inspect it thoroughly for possible shipping damage and tell your Parasound dealer immediately if you find any evidence of shipping damage. This would be a good time to make a copy of your sales receipt to store with the CD 1’s original packing.
Before Connecting The CD 1 Power Cord AC Voltage Selection: Please do not assume the AC Voltage Select switch has been set correctly. Please do not assume the 115V or 230V marking on its carton is correct. The CD 1 will be seriously damaged if its AC Voltage Select switch is set incorrectly. Before plugging in your CD 1’s AC power cord, check the position of the AC Voltage Select 115v/230v switch on the CD 1’s back panel.
Audio Connections Always turn off your CD 1 before making or changing any connections. Inserting or removing an interconnect while the CD 1 and accompanying equipment is turned on can result in an immediate blast of sound that can damage your loudspeakers. Make sure there is no strain or tension on any interconnects that could cause them to become loose.
Playing a CD On-Off Button Push the On-Off button once to turn on the CD 1. When the CD 1 is turned on the blue glow around the buttons will become brighter, the red P badge will glow brighter and the front panel display will illuminate after 3-4 seconds. After You Turn On the CD 1 This part is different than typical CD Players Most CD players are ready to play right after you turn them on. However, the CD 1 does not play immediately after you turn it on.
Loading a CD Push the CD gently but firmly into the CD 1’s loading slot. You need to push it in further than you would a car stereo slot-load player. Push the CD until its front edge sticks out only about 1” (25mm) in front of the CD 1’s front panel. After the CD 1 pulls the disc inside it will automatically start to play about 10 seconds later because it is reading ahead on the CD and loading a huge amount of data into memory where it can be analyzed. .
Remote Control The CD 1 remote control has a maximum range of approximately 20 - 25 feet (6 - 7.5m). Use only AAA alkaline batteries and insert them according to the + and – polarity markings in the battery compartment. Please recycle your used batteries. Off and On Buttons The Off and On buttons have the same function as the On-Off button on the front panel.
Setup Menu Options The CD 1 includes a setup menu for several operational preferences. To enter the setup menu first eject and remove a CD that might be in the player. Next press the “ > ” button on the front panel and the first setup option will appear on the front panel display. Press the “ > ” button again to see the next setup option. Eject At Power Off The CD 1 comes from the factory set to eject a CD when you turn it off.
Problems and Remedies Unit will not turn on • Check that the Master AC power switch on the rear panel is set to ON • Check that the AC power outlet is live. No sound from speakers • Check that input cables and speaker wires are secure at both ends. • Make sure the preamp is switched to the correct input. • Make sure that all accompanying equipment such as power amplifiers are powered on.
Are You Having Difficulty? Repair or Service Call your Parasound dealer first. If the dealer can’t help you with your problem we encourage you to call Parasound’s Technical Service Department at 415 397-7100, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm Pacific Time. We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform.
Specifications Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-.05 dB THD Distortion: < 0.06% at 1 kHz S/N Ratio: > 108 dB, IHF A-weighted Crosstalk: > 77 dB at 20 kHz Maximum Output Level Unbalanced: 2.0 Volts Maximum Output Level Balanced: 4.0 Volts Output Impedance Unbalanced: 100 Ohms Output Impedance Balanced: 200 Ohms AC Power Requirement: 115 Volts, 60 Hz or 230 Volts, 50 Hz (Rear panel switch selects 115V or 230V operation) Power Consumption: 45 Watts Standby Power Consumption: 0.
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