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581 Disc Player

Safety Precautions

! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS !

To get the best performance from your Wadia 581 Disc Player, and for your own safety, please read and follow
these important safety instructions.

1

Before operating the Wadia 581 Disc Player please read all operating and safety instructions.

2

Never place the Wadia 581 Disc Player near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stove, or other 
appliances that produce heat. Avoid placing the Wadia 581 Disc Player where it will be subject to direct
sunlight or low temperatures.

3

This product is equipped with a three prong AC power cord which includes an earth ground connection. To
prevent shock hazard, all three connectors must always be used. If your electrical outlets will not accept this
type of plug, an adapter may be purchased. If an adapter is necessary, be sure it is an approved type and
that it is used properly, supplying an earth ground. If you are not sure of the integrity of your home’s electrical
system, contact a licensed electrician for assistance.

4

AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product. If an extension cord must be used, be
sure it is an approved type and has sufficient current carrying capacity to power this product.

5

Before cleaning the Wadia 581 Disc Player, always disconnect the power supply cord. Use a soft cloth and,
if necessary, dampen with plain water. Never apply water, or any other cleaner, directly to the chassis.

6

If you smell smoke, or an abnormal smell, immediately unplug the Wadia 581 Disc Player from the power
supply and contact your Wadia dealer.

7

Unplug unit if it becomes wet.

8

Replace fuse only with the exact type originally included. 

100 volt:

(1) 1 amp Slo-Blo

120 volt:

(1) 1 amp Slo-Blo

220 volt:

(2) 1/2 amp Slo-Blo

240 volt:

(2) 1/2 amp Slo-Blo

9

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE WADIA 581 DISC PLAYER!

• Do not attempt to repair or modify your Wadia 581 

Disc Player

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• All service should be performed by qualified service personnel.
• Do not open the unit while it is attached to the AC outlet

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Summary of Contents for 581

Page 1: ...rce of audible distortion First company to test and apply mechanical de tuning to the development of audio component chassis design First company to offer a CD perfect digital volume control First com...

Page 2: ...power conditioning surge suppression and an extremely sophisticated overall protection scheme It should not be necessary to use surge protectors power conditioners or aftermarket power cords some of...

Page 3: ...an unbalanced circuitry The Wadia 581 Disc Player is a true balanced design It generates the inverted signal in the digital domain and all subsequent processing is done in balanced mode Your Wadia 581...

Page 4: ...reases the volume by 1 2 dB Play Next Tract This button will cause the unit to advance to the next track and begin playing Volume Up Increase the volume by 1 2 dB Display Features Display Functions Th...

Page 5: ...e battery holders Format Selection The Wadia 581 Disc Player transport mechanism has CD and SACD playback capabilities You can toggle between the CD or SACD layer on a hybrid disc by pressing the mode...

Page 6: ...PLAY Pressing the PLAY button or the PAUSE button will resume play at the point where the pause button was pressed PLAY After a disc has been loaded into the drawer pressing this button plays the dis...

Page 7: ...81i Disc Player has several features to prevent ClockLink from being engaged when it should not be First whenever the input signal is other than 44 1 kHz sampling frequency the Wadia 581i Disc Player...

Page 8: ...re extended top end than Algorithm A with superior time domain performance compared to conventional CD filters Algorithm C Retains the high frequency extension and superior detail resolution of Algori...

Page 9: ...license to use the Licensed Software only on this Wadia 581 Disc Player At Wadia s sole discretion Wadia may provide customer with updates of the Licensed Software Wadia retains the right to provide...

Page 10: ...f the integrity of your home s electrical system contact a licensed electrician for assistance 4 AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product If an extension cord must be used be s...

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