Wadia 270, Operation Manual

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Page 3: ...tment that 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 270 Compact Disc Transport v If you are in a hurry to listen please at least read the sections of this manual that are highlighted with an Q ...

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Page 5: ...ng to a Decoding Computer Using the ClockLink Connection I 8 p llll l _ A Configuring the Digital Outputs Configuring Clocklink Configuring Resolution Enhancement Changing Configuration Settings Front Panel Controls Display Functions Remote Control Functions Programming The Wadia 270 CD Transport Operating a Wadia Decoding Computer I 1 s j Important Safety Precautions Environmental Care Frequently...

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Page 7: ...nal technology refining listening and improving along the way Since the Wadia 2000 new generations of even higher performance designs have been introduced Each step of the way Wadia has raised the standard for performance of CD playback Here is a brief list of the technological innovations the Wadia engineers have pioneered over the past 10 years l First outboard Digital to Analog converter l Digi...

Page 8: ... 270 Compact Disc Transport on its side on a surface that will not scratch the side panel Using the Transport Locking Unlocking Key found in the accessories kit unlock the transport laser assembly as shown on the label on the bottom of the unit Note that the transport key need only be turned a small distance to either lock or unlock the transport B Once he transport has been unlocked do not tilt t...

Page 9: ... has been manufactured for operation at your AC line voltage Attempting to use your Wadia 270 Compact Disc Transport at any voltage other than specified on the rear of the unit may damage the unit Damage caused by improper operation is not covered by Wadia warranty If the voltage specified is different from your AC voltage contact your Wadia dealer USING AC LINE CONDITIONERS In most cases best per...

Page 10: ... Glass optical as implemented by Wadia with high quality glass optical cable 2 AES EBU using XLR connector 3 Coaxial S PDIF cable using BNC connector 4 Coaxial S PDIF cable using RCA connector 5 TOSLINK plastic optical cable These lower quality formats are not supported by the Wadia 270 The quality of any of these transmission methods depends on the quality of the cable and the sophistication of t...

Page 11: ...the DAC jitter or timing errors infects the clock signal When the clock signal reaches the DAC chips this noise in the clock signal affects the time interval between successive samples This causes audible and measurable distortion In a Clocklink system the master clock is located in close proximity to the actual DAC chips Therefore there is no opportunity for jitter to degrade the clock signal The...

Page 12: ...ovement in sound quality ON Turns on the signal The factory setting is All outputs ON There are two ClockLink modes ENABLED MODE In this mode the Wadia 270 will sense whether there is a ClockLink signal connected If there is the Wadia 270 will automatically engage Clocklink If there is no Clocklink cable connected the Wadia 270 will disengage Clocklink In Enabled Mode the display will indicate Clo...

Page 13: ...ion screen appears 2 Use the VOLUME UP A and VOLUME DOWN I keys to select the desired configuration setting 3 Use the MUTE key to save your selection To avoid accidentally re configuring a different Wadia component hold the remote very close to the display of the unit you would like to configure When you change the configuration the new setting will be saved even if you turn the power off For exam...

Page 14: ...is not playing pressing to move to the previous track this button will begin play and begin playing If the unit is playing O P E N CLOSE STOP If the drawer is open pushing this button will CLOSE the drawer If the CD is playing pushing this button will STOP playing If the unit is not playing pushing this button will open the drawer Example to open the drawer while the unit is playing push the butto...

Page 15: ...S These screens are used to change the user configurable features of the Wadia 270 For example here is the screen used to configure Clocklink Note For instructions on how to Configure the Wadia 270 please see Configurations CHANGING BETWEEN DISPLAY SCREENS Pressing the ENTER key will cause the display to change to the next display screen As you continue to press the enter key the display will scro...

Page 16: ...ols have been carefully laid out for the most convenient operation Transport Programming Drawer Open Close Search stop Repeat Disc Repeat Track r I AUTO SPACE I I 0 DELETE I I 0 CLEAR I 0 L____ Balance 1 Mode Select ov Phase Invert INPUT I I I I Index These buttons are used to control a Wadia Decoding Computer ...

Page 17: ...o A converter however listeners may find that the improvement from Resolution Enhancement will more than offset any presumed benefits of HDCD NAVIGATION BUTTONS The following commands are used to navigate within a disc PLAY After a Compact Disc has been loaded into the drawer pressing this button plays the disc beginning with the first track on the disc or in a sequenced program Pressing this butt...

Page 18: ... held in memory even after that program has played completely When programmed playback is ended by pressing the stop button the program will continue to be held in memory However if the stop button is pressed a second time the program indicator on the display will go out and the programmed contents will be erased from memory Turning off the AC power will also erase the program You can use the foll...

Page 19: ... the transport out of the repeat mode REPEAT TRACK Pressing this button will cause the current track to repeat continuously Pressing this button a second time will take the transport out of the repeat mode Pressing either the stop or open buttons will also take the transport out of the repeat mode A B This button is used to define a section of a disc that is to be repeated continuously Pressing th...

Page 20: ...the integrity of your home s electrical system contact a licensed electrician for assistance 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 Before cleaning the Wadia 270 CD Transport always disconnect the power supply cord Use a soft cloth and if nec...

Page 21: ... there are many theories on why this occurs none have been proven however years of listening experience have confirmed this phenomenon IS THE WADIA 270 COMPATIBLE WITH DISC DAMPERS Among the variety of disc dampers available on the market some will work with the Wadia 270 many will not Some will provide small improvements in sound many will degrade the sound While we do not believe them to be wort...

Page 22: ...ar available product at no cost to the owner for labor materials and shipping charges from Wadia Digital River Falls Wisconsin 4 Wadia Digital shall not under any circumstances be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the loss of property or other damage or losses due to the failure of a Wadia 270 Compact Disc Transport Wadia Digital will not pay for loss of use or inconv...

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