cec TL2N, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... POWER UPSAMPLE BELT DRIVE CD TRANSPORT TL2N Thank you for purchasing a TL2N Please read through and refer to this Owner s Manual to use your TL2N safely and adequately It is recommended to keep the packaging available for future transport ation needs ...

Page 2: ...p a double belt drive system has been applied enabling motors to be located away from the spindle and laser pick up ṳᴾᴾ Large 12 cm in diam 380 grams stabilizer to the turntable increases its effective mass and inertial stability high flywheel effect and stabilize the disc rotation ṳᴾᴾ The belt to drive the disc spindle belt is located after moving stabilizer and is easy to replace by end user Feed...

Page 3: ... PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this appliance near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install this appliance near any heat sources s...

Page 4: ...Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when this appliance itself its power supply cord or plug has been damaged in any way when liquids have been spilled onto this appliance when foreign objects have fallen into this appliance when this appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture when this appliance does not operate normally or when this appliance has been drop...

Page 5: ...ves or other devices ṳ Turning power on Turn on this appliance before turning on the DA converter or amplifier connected to this appliance ṳ ᴾ Turning power off Turn off the amplifier before turning off this appliance Optical Semiconductor Laser Pickup The optical pickup is one of the important components that determine the performance of a CD transport Never touch the optical lens of the pickup wit...

Page 6: ...ading It may also cause contact failure of the switches and or noise ṳᴾOtherwise avoid installing this appliance close to other transformers and electrical motors so as to prevent the pickup of induction hum Also avoid mounting this appliance on surfaces that may be affected by vibration Avoid lightning strikes Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when there is a thunderstorm in your vi...

Page 7: ... Try to keep the discs clean at all times ṳ Never use chemicals such as record sprays anti static sprays benzene or thinner to clean a disc These may corrode the surface of a disc ᴾ ṳ Do not place discs in any locations subject to high temperatures and high humidity or that receive direct sunlight Keep discs away from radiators and electrical heaters CD R and CD RW discs are especially sensitive t...

Page 8: ... CD R RW discs recorded in audio CD format and finalized Some CD R RW discs may be unplayable due to the quality of the CD R RW disc and or the quality of the recording ṳ Do not attach stickers or protective seals on discs and do not use any protective coating sprays If you wish to label a disc only write on the label side using soft tipped insoluble pens Never use ballpoint pens or hard tipped pen...

Page 9: ...DRIV E CD TRA NSP ORT TL3N MK III UPSAM PLE PO WER PO WER BE LT DR IVE CD TR AN SP OR T TL 2N UP SA MPL E Accessories TL2N should contain the following 䆨 TL2N main unit 䆩 CD Stabilizer 䆪 AC power cord 䆫 Remote control unit 䆬 Owner s manual ṳ Keep the packaging available for future transportation needs ṳ The power cord is for use with the TL2N exclusively and should not be used for other devices ...

Page 10: ...layed Pressing the skip backward button during playback playback will return to the beginning of the track being played Press the skip backward button twice repeatedly to jump to the previous track 䆪UPSAMPLE button Press to up sample the sampling frequency from the CD standard 44 1kHz to 88 2kHz or 176 4kHz Pressing the button will change the sampling frequency in an order of 44 1kHz default 88 2k...

Page 11: ...ctivated Press the UPSAMPLE button on the front panel or remote control unit to change the sampling frequency ṡ CDᴾindicator After reading a table of contents TOC the display indicates the total number of tracks and total playback time and during playback the track number being played and elapsed time are displayed A Playback indicator lights up during playback B Pause indicator blinks during paus...

Page 12: ...e square rubber belt which drives the laser pickup 䆬Spindle Belt Square rubber belt to drive a disc on the CD Turntable Periodic maintenance is not required However the tension of the belt may be lowered by using for years which may affect the disc rotation accuracy Refer to Maintenance of Rubber Belt on page 22 to replace the belt 䆭Spindle Motor Pulley Motor pulley to drive a disc on the CD Turnt...

Page 13: ...ce using a RCA 75ȍ cable 䆫TOS LINK Optical Optical SPDIF digital signal output jack with a square TOS LINK connector Connect to a digital audio device using an optical cable with a square TOS LINK plug Super Link 䆬 SUPERLINK Proprietary SUPERLINK digital input output for use with a compatible D A converter There are four BNC type terminals named MCK BCK LRCK and DATA Four BNC 75 ohm cables are req...

Page 14: ...the D A converter DATA Sends audio data from the CD transport to the DA converter Remark Whenever changing the D A converter input to or from SUPERLINK the master clock source is also switched to external or internal one This master clock change will cause the CD transport to re read the disc information TOC resulting in cancelling every current functional settings like programmed playback repeat ...

Page 15: ... 4kHz and up sampled 88 2k or 176 4k will light up on the display 44 1k does not light up 䆩ᴾ Check that your D A converter has been synchronized with the up sampled 88 2kHz or 176 4kHz refer to the converter s manual how to check synchronized or not 䆪㩷 Press the PLAY PAUSE ᵍ button Playback should begin with the new sampling frequency Changing the sampling frequency during playback would interrupt...

Page 16: ...PSAMPLE button Press to up sample the digital output signal to 88 2kHz or 176 4kHz Refer to Upsampling on page 15 for details 䆬DIMMER button Press to change the display brightness in different three levels Refer to Dimmer on page 14 for details 䆭DISPLAY button Press to cycle the display through various mode Each press of the DISPLAY button cycles the display in the following order track number ela...

Page 17: ...ght sources as such exposure can cause malfunction ṳ The remote control unit may malfunction when its batteries are running low Change the batteries to new ones of the same type if this seems to be the case Battery Installation Remove the cover of the battery compartment Insert two AAA batteries into the compartment Make sure that the batteries are inserted with their positive and negative poles p...

Page 18: ...D trans port is unable to read the disc unless you place the CD Stabilizer correctly 䂓Only use the supplied CD Stabilizer Any other type of the CD Stabilizer may cause a malfunction 㩷 䆫㩷 Close the CD door completely sliding forward by hand The CD transport should automatically start spinning the disc to read its information and the total number of tracks and the total playing time should appear on...

Page 19: ... when the CD transport is not in use Up sample 44 1kHz to 88 2kHz or 176 4kHz During stop press the UPSAMPLE button on the front panel or remote control unit Sampling frequencies will toggle through 44 1kHz default 88 2kHz and 176 4kHz and light up except 44 1kHz 㩷 Press the PLAY PAUSE button to start playback NOTE Upsampling is not available in SUPERLINK mode Use Superlink During stop and smaller...

Page 20: ...a disc is selected the last track may be added alternatively ṳ After the 1st playback track is added you can select an addition track by pressing skip buttons as well The selected track number blinks Then press the PROGRAM button to add the track to the program In this way press the PROG button to add the track every after blinking a track number by pressing skip buttons 䆪Press the STOP button to ...

Page 21: ...to add more tracks to the program Press the STOP button to complete the track adding phase 䆪Chang Tracks in the Program To change one track in your programmed playback order press the CHECK button repeatedly until the track number in question is displayed then select a new track number The new track will overwrite the existing track Repeat this process to change more tracks Press the STOP button t...

Page 22: ...pindle rubber belt No other rubber band than CEC original rubber belt can be used for replacement Require the CEC belt at the dealer that you have purchased A feed belt should be replaced at the dealer or service center because it is located under both of the pick up and mechanism covers 䆨Remove the old spindle belt 䆩㩷 Mount a new belt to the groove under the CD Turntable through the clearance bet...

Page 23: ...ouch the pick up lens Laser pickup is one of the most important components for the performance of CD player Don t touch the lens by finger Make sure to close the CD door when CD player is not used for clean maintenance of the laser pick up lens 䆨 㩷 If the surface of the CD transport case becomes soiled wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted neutral cleaning liquid Be sure to remove any fluid complete...

Page 24: ...dBm EIAJ 44 1k 88 2k 176 4kHz Word clock input BNC x 1 44 1kHz not useful with SUPERLINK Upsampling 24bit 88 2kHz 176 4kHz not useful with SUPERLINK Power supply AC230V 120V 50 60Hz specified on the rear panel Power consumption 21W Dimensions approx 435ίWὸ x 335ίDὸ x 109ίHὸmm incl buttons terminals legs etc Weight approx 11kg incl CD Stabilizer Accessory CD Stabilizer AC power cord Remote control u...

Page 25: ...g input on D A converter select an input with connection wrong operation on D A converter or amplifier check connections input selection and volume setting failure by interferences turn off and on all the devices sound distortion wrong cables change to suitable cables wrong cable direction correct the direction hum noise RCA plugs loosen connect the plugs completely interference on tuner very close...

Page 26: ...rvice Contact Preparation In case you need to contact a service center please prepare the following information Model name and serial number Purchase date Dealer name and contact information Description of the unit s problem ...

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