ECD2 Compact Disc Player Owners Manual
Perreaux Industries Limited makes no warranty for the use of its products, other than those expressly contained in the warranty detailed herein. The Company assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document, reserves the right to change products or specifications detailed herein at any time without notice, and does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein.
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i Introducing the Perreaux ECD2 Compact Disc Player Congratulations on your Perreaux ECD2 purchase. To realise the full potential of your unit you need to appreciate all aspects of its operation. Before installing the ECD2 into your system, read the entire manual carefully. Endeavor to understand every detail by familiarising yourself with the controls and features as you read. You will find it easier to install using the relevant sections of this manual as a reference.
ii Important Safety Instructions Note: All safety and operation instructions should be read carefully before the ECD2 is operated. Keep the Owners Manual in a safe place for future reference. à The ECD2 should not be used near water, for example near a bathtub, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. à The ECD2 should be rack mounted only in a heavy-duty rack or stand that is recommended for audio equipment use.
iii Table of Contents i ii iii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Introducing the Perreaux ECD2 Compact Disc Player .......................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................... 4 Table of Contents......................................................................................................... 5 Unpacking and Placement...................................................................................
1 Unpacking and Placement The ECD2 is packaged for maximum protection. Please carefully read the instructions below before proceeding to unpack the unit. Be extremely careful. Unpacking Procedure à Inspect both ends of the cardboard box and open at the end without the central staple by slitting the reinforced tape at either side. à Fold back the flaps and tip the package on end and the inner box will slide out.
2 Instant Install If you are like us, the first thing you will want to do is to play your favourite piece of music through your new ECD2. The following instructions are written to enable you to achieve this as quickly as possible. These are not comprehensive instructions, but are designed to enable you to play music now! Note: Please take the time to read the ECD2 manual thoroughly as it incorporates many features, which will enhance its operation.
3 Front Panel Functions Power Switch Depress this switch to turn power ON. Depress the switch again to turn the unit OFF. Vacuum Fluorescent Display Display provides information regarding the status of the ECD2 and track/time information for the disc being played. ‘RPT’ Button Allows you to repeat the current track or the entire disc continuously until the feature is cancelled by pressing the RPT button or pressing ‘■’. The RPT button steps sequentially through the available options.
‘►’ Button Press this button to start playing the disc. If the disc drawer is open, it will close automatically. The number of the track being played and the and the elapsed time will be shown in the display, along with the PLAY indicator. ‘■’ Button This button stops a disc that is playing and resets the player, i.e. if play is resumed, the disc will start over from the first track. ‘ ’ Button Pressing this button returns to the beginning of the current track.
4 Rear Panel Functions Caution! Please make all changes at minimum volume setting. Only increase the volume after the connections have been made. Digital Output Using a standard 75Ω coax digital cable with RCA termination, connect the digital output to the coax digital input on the external D/A converter. These high quality gold plated sockets are highly conductive, corrosion resistant, and provide less potential for corrosion induced distortion. Refer to Chapter 13 “Specifications” for more details.
The ECD2 will operate satisfactorily within a voltage variation of up to ±5% of that voltage at which the unit has been set. If you require the voltage setting to be altered, e.g. relocation to another area, city or country, or extraordinarily high or low voltages, please contact your Perreaux dealer. Qualified service personnel can only perform this modification. Caution! Never attempt to connect the unit to the incorrect voltage. damage can result from applying incorrect voltage to the unit.
5 Remote Control Functions The ECD2 comes supplied with a 29 button Perreaux Universal infrared remote control. The remote control uses 2 x AAA batteries and may be changed by sliding forward the plastic cover located on the bottom of the remote. Note: Press the white button on the remote to select the code-set required to control the ECD2. The ECD2 uses the following functions: Open/Close When the disc drawer is closed, pressing this button, labeled O/C, opens the drawer.
Search Backward / Search Forward These buttons, labeled and , fast reverse or fast forward through the currently playing disc as long as they are pressed. Direct Access These numeric buttons are used to directly access a track from the remote control instead of stepping through using the TRACK buttons. The first ten tracks on a disc can be selected by pressing the corresponding button on the remote control. For example, to play the eighth track, press .
Stop This button stops a disc that is playing and resets the player, i.e. if play is resumed, the disc will start over from the first track. Pressing the STOP button twice in quick succession cancels any programmed selections. Random This instructs the ECD2 to play tracks from the entire disc in random order. Once all of the selections have been played once, the disc will stop playing, unless the REPEAT function is utilised, in which case the random play will continue until the STOP button is pressed.
6 Special Design Philosophies Perreaux has been designing and manufacturing only the highest quality audio componentry for more than a quarter of a century. Technology has continued to evolve rapidly over that time and our knowledge and application of design, materials and manufacturing techniques has advanced in tandem with this. Today’s Perreaux range comes closer to fulfilling our shared vision than at any other time in the past.
“Form and function” are both tough masters. That is why our amplifier heat sinks are not hidden, but instead feature prominently in all our designs. We make no excuses for producing some of the most distinctive high-end audio products on the planet. We let “form and function” blend together in perfect harmony. This surely is the essence of true minimalist utilisation.
7 Special Design Features Rugged Build Quality Mechanical strength has been a hallmark of Perreaux products since the company first started production back in 1974. The concept behind the physical design and construction is that each structural member should contribute to both rigidity and performance. Multiple Regulated Power Supplies There is a separate regulated power supply for each section of the CD player.
8 Interconnects and Speaker Cables Maximising System Potential An often-ignored area in high fidelity systems is the cabling connecting the various components. Interconnect leads should be high quality cable with substantial terminations. Gold plate is inherently resistant to corrosion, and an excellent conductor. The presence of corrosion induces distortion and poor conductivity will seriously interfere with sound quality.
9 Care and Maintenance The ECD2 has been designed to provide many years of trouble free enjoyment. Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord-set from the rear of the amplifier before attempting to clean your ECD2 in the manner described below. Never apply liquid directly to the ECD2. Never use abrasives. Never rub in a circuilar motion. Cover The cover features a durable, high quality powder-coat finish. To remove finger marks and dirt, lightly rub the surface with a soft cloth.
10 Warranty Information and Obtaining Service 1 Year Limited Warranty The Perreaux ECD2 is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use to the original purchaser for a period of 1-year (365) days from the date of purchase from an authorised dealer or distributor.
11 Extended Warranty Registration Form Please complete this form and either fax, mail or scan and e-mail it to Perreaux Industries Ltd. Fax: +64 9 815 5981 Mail: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand E-mail: info@perreaux.com Alternatively, complete the online Warranty Registration Form on our website – www.perreaux.com.
12 Cause and Elimination of Hum Faultfinding Your System Hum is a particularly annoying form of noise in any high fidelity system and at some time has been experienced by many of us. Hum may result from a number of different situations and to make matters worse maybe caused by a seemingly illogical combination of circumstances. One or more of three specific causes creates hum in the system.
à When a piece of equipment is supplied with a three pin mains/line supply lead all three pins must be connected in the correct fashion - see your dealer if in doubt. à Check all interconnecting signal leads for good connections, both internal connections and firm contact with the sockets. While the centre pin may make firm contact, it is very important that the outer contact is also firm. à Never remove the earth/ground wire from the mains/line supply of any piece of equipment. This could be hazardous.
Step 1 – Loudspeakers SOURCE AMPLIFIER B A Change the loudspeaker leads from one loudspeaker to the other. If the fault remains in loudspeaker ‘A’, then loudspeaker ‘A’ is at fault, go no further. If the fault now appears in loudspeaker ‘B’ then the problem lies further up the line. Move on to step 2. Step 2 – Loudspeaker Leads SOURCE AMPLIFIER B A Change the loudspeaker leads completely from left channel to right and from right channel to left by now swapping them at the amplifier output.
If the fault stays in loudspeaker ‘A’, then it is probable that the fault may exist within the amplifier. Caution! Changing of any connectors must be carried out at a minimum volume setting. Only increase the volume after the connections have been changed. Step 3b – Inputs (Interconnects) SOURCE AMPLIFIER A B Change the interconnect leads completely from left channel to right and from right channel to left by now swapping them at the source component’s output.
Faultfinding Flowchart Fault in loudspeaker A Swap loudspeaker connections Fault in loudspeaker A? YES Loudspeaker A at fault NO Swap amplifier outputs Fault in loudspeaker B? YES Loudspeaker cable at fault NO Loudspeaker cable at fault NO Input source at fault NO Restore speaker cables to original connections Swap amplifier source input channels Fault in loudspeaker A? YES Swap source output channels Fault in loudspeaker A? YES Amplifier at fault 26
13 Specifications The ECD2 specifications are detailed in brief and then subsequently in more detail. In the detailed version, we attempt to explain the significance of each specification. The correlation between published specifications and sonic quality can be unreliable. A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All technical measurements must be subject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation. Measurements of the ECD2 reveal excellent results by any standards.
Fuse Ratings Mains input fuse 100 – 125V: ........................................................................ 2SB slow blow 0.5A 200 – 250V: ........................................................................ 2SB slow blow 0.5A (user serviceable) Weight Net: ................................................................................................... 7.0kg (15.4lb) (CD player only) Gross:.............................................................................................. 10.
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15 Contact Details For more information please contact your Perreaux dealer, or contact: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand Ph: +64 9 815-5452 Fax: +64 9 815-5981 E-mail: info@perreaux.com Internet: www.perreaux.
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