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IMPORTANT READ THESE NOTES BEFORE CONNECTING TO AC MAINS!
2 SET UP GUIDE
1. Unpack unit carefully
. Make sure that it is in
good condition. If not report to Icon Audio. It is
important that you keep the packaging for
warranty/service return. The contents of the box are:-
1x CDX1, 2x 6SN7, 1x EZ80, 1x 0D3, 1x mains
cable, 1x remote control. 1x instruction manual
2. If Necessary fit the valves or check that they
are firmly in place as shown on
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INSERTION DIAGRAM.
Fit the valves according to the type printed on the
chassis.
The 2 6SN7s should be on the right hand
side when viewed from the front. With the 0D3 to the
left. The EZ80 has a unique small 9 pin socket.
Be careful to align the central “spigot” of the
6SN7 and 0D3 valves before insertion. They can
be easily broken and is not covered by the
warranty!
NOTE: The 0D3 and 6SN7s are NOT
interchangeable! This will result in damage and
could be dangerous!
3. Connect to amplifier, or pre amplifier. USE THE
“VALVE OUTPUT” RCA SOCKETS. If you are
intending to connect directly to a power amplifier, you
will need some form of volume control such as our
“Passive” pre-amp. The connections marked “AUDIO
OUTPUT” are transistor output only.
4. Before connecting to AC power, Check that the
power switch on the front is “off”. For normal CD
playing the front selector switch should be in the “CD”
position (otherwise there will be no sound). Then
connect the supplied IEC mains lead to a 220-240v
supply.
If for some reason the UK welded plug
must be removed, please remove plug fuse and
dispose of immediately.
(As they can be a danger
to children if plugged in). The replacement plug
should be wired in the following way Brown to Live
terminal, Blue to Neutral terminal and Green/Yellow
to Earth terminal.
5.
Connect to your amplifier using the “valve
output” RCA output sockets. The other outputs are
not valve output. The 3 pin Cannon sockets offer
“balanced” output which is also not using the valve
stage.
6. Using the CD Player as a “DAC”.
Connect a CD Transport to either the OPTICAL or
CO AX socket on the rear. Select the appropriate
input on the front panel. Your signal will be now be
decoded through the CDX1 DAC and valve
analogue circuits.
SWITCH ON!
The green fluorescent display should
light up. After about 30 seconds the valve regulator
will start. After this time the player is ready for use
in the normal way. The EZ80 rectifier and the two
6SN7s will have a visible heater glow (when
viewed from a certain angle).
7 All these things are normal for the CDX1
A, Valves can get very hot, BEWARE!
B, The left transformer cover will get quite warm
C, Audio valves may be a little microphonic.
D, Mobile phone ‘breakthrough’ is normal.
E, Some CDR CDs may not play
F, Some CDRW CDs may not play.
8 Health and Safety
. The valves when operating
have hot to the touch surface temperatures. Keep
out of reach of children and pets. Always unplug
from power when making adjustments.
Like all
electronic devices there are potentially lethal
high voltages inside, which when switched off
can take twenty minutes to discharge!
Do not
remove the cover unless you are a competent
engineer. There are no user serviceable parts
inside.
Like other household electrical
appliances do not leave unattended whilst
switched on.
Do not use valves other than
specified
.
