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W A D I A 8 6 0 C 0 M P A c T D I S C P L A Y E R
COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preliminaries Brief History of Wadia. ........................................3 Installation and Set-up of your Wadia 860 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unlocking the Transport Mechanism .............................4 Installing the Spiked Feet. .........................
COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 PRELIMINARIES A!I of us at Wadia would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player. We sincerely believe that your Wadia 860 will bring you many years of musical pleasure and satisfaction. While every new owner is anxious to begin listening, we encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the full capabilities of the Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 INSTALLATION AND SET-UP Unpacking Q Use care in unpacking your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player. inspect it for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do not plug your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player into an AC outlet if you find shipping damage. We advise saving all packing materials so that the unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need arises.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 CONNECTING THE WADIA 860 TO YOUR SYSTEM I I - -- Y Q CHECK VOLTAGE 0 DFus& Q HERE! @PI .3/-’ --YIIcuou - lEal -.“I_ Q Connecting the Wadia 860 to AC Power Connecting the Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player Directly to a Power Amplifier Check to make sure your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player has been manufactured for operation at your AC line voltage.
WADIA 860 Optimizing the Output Level COMPACT DISC PLAYER Best performance is obtained when operating the Wadia Digital Volume Control in the top half of its range. If needed, the maximum output level of your Wadia 860 can be adjusted to match the overall sensitivity of your system so that the critical listening will take place with the volume control operating in the top half of its range. The maximum output level of the Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player is adjustable by means of a set of internal switches.
WADIA 860 COMPACT DISC PLAYER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Should I use a Balanced or Unbalanced connection? We recommend you use the balanced analog output from your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player, connected to a true balanced input. All things being equal, properly implemented balanced (also called differential) circuitry sounds better than unbalanced circuitry. The Wadia 860 is a true balanced design.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 GENERAL OPERATION Turning on the Wadia 860 Using the switch located directly above the AC power input, turn the switch to the ON position. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS The front panel of the Wadia 860 features basic controls that allow you to operate basic functions without using the Remote Control. VOLUME UP Increase the volume by l/2 dB PREVIOUS TRACK PLAY / NEXT TRACK This button will cause the unit to move to the previous track and begin playing.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS The Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player features a two part display screen. The top section shows the status of the CD transport. The bottom of the display indicates preamp functions. Turn-on Screen This screen is displayed each time the Wadia 860 is powered-up. After five seconds, the display will change to the Input Screen with CD input selected, then change again to the Volume Screen with the volume set to Zero.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The remote control included with your Wadia 860 Compact Disc Player is a new design. The machined aluminum chassis is ergonomically pleasing in look, feel and use. The controls have been carefully laid out for the most convenient operation. The Wadia 860 remote control requires three type-AM batteries, which you will find in the accessories kit.
WADIA 860 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Adjusting the Volume Whenever the volume control keys are pressed, the volume for both channels will be increased or decreased by an increment of 1 on the display screen. The range of the volume control is from 1 to 100, with each step representing 0.5 dB change in volume. Adjusting the Balance Relative volume of each channel can be adjusted via the balance control keys on the remote.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (continued) INDEX: Pressing these buttons allows access to the previous or next index point within a track that has such indexed sections. TRACK FORWARD/REV: Pressing these buttons allows access to the previous or next track on a disc. SEARCH: Pressing these buttons allows fast reverse or fast forward access through a track.
WADIA 860 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Single: To play a single track, press the single button (the single indicator will light in the display window), then press the numeric button(s) which correspond(s) to the track you would like to play. The transport will search for the selected track, and playback will start from the beginning of that track. At the conclusion of the track, the transport will enter the stop mode.
WADIA 860 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Enabling/Disabling the Digital Outputs Troubleshooting The Wadia 860 is designed in such a way that the unused digital outputs can be disabled. This can result in slightly better overall performance. See your dealer for information about these internal adjustments. Lock-up If the Wadia 860 experiences a powerful static shock or sudden AC surge, it is possible to “lock-up” the computer circuitry.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860’ ! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! To get the best performance from your Wadia 860 CD Player, and for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. 1. Before operating the Wadia 860 CD Player please read all operating and safety instructions. 2. Never place the Wadia 860 CD Player near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stove, or other appliances that produce heat.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA 860 SPECIFICATIONS Decoding Software Digital Processing Capability Digital Resolution Analog Outputs 32 Times Resampling DigiMaster 24 Bits 21 Bits One pair of Balanced (XLR); One pair of Unbalanced (RCA). Both can be used simultaneously. Digital Outputs 1 - Glass Fiber-Optic (ST), 1 - AES/EBU (XLR), 1 - SP/DIF (BNC), 1 - Plastic Optical (Toslink). Digital Inputs 1 - Glass Fiber-Optic (ST), 1 - AES/EBU (XLR), 1 - SP/DIF (BNC), 1 - Plastic Optical (Toslink).
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