Proceed CDP - Manual (Page 8)

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A Quick Start…
We recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin listening to
their new components, and that reading the manual is often done (if at all) at a
later time—perhaps while listening to music with the new product itself. We
strongly recommend that you read this manual thoroughly, as the CDP Compact
Disc Processor incorporates many unusual features that enhance its operation.
Fortunately, we can help you get some music up and running on your system
quickly, so that you may begin enjoying your new CD player while reading more
about it. The goal here is simply to make some music as quickly as possible. The
following procedure assumes that the rest of your system is already connected
(e.g., preamplifier to power amplifier, to speakers), and that you are using the
CDP as a CD player rather than as a digital preamplifier.
1 TURN OFF YOUR ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
This minimizes the opportunity for a momentary electrical surge disturbing
your system while making connections. If you have a large power amplifier,
allow its power supply to fully discharge before proceeding (which may
take as long as several minutes, depending on its design).
2 REMOVE THE TRANSPORT SCREW FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CDP
If you have not done so already, remove the knurled transport screw from
the bottom of the CDP now. Be sure to save it and all packing material for
possible future use. (Tip: consider taping it to the rear of the unit so it will
be found the moment you need it.) Shipping the CDP without proper pack-
ing material and without the transport screw in its proper position may
cause damage to the unit that would not be covered by the warranty.
3 CONNECT THE CDP TO AC POWER
Connect the AC cord to the CDP at the receptacle on the rear panel, and
then to your AC outlet. Depress the front panel
power button. The CDP will
take a few moments to initialize.
4 CONNECT THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUTS TO APPROPRIATE INPUTS ON
YOUR PREAMP
The CDP provides for both balanced and single-ended interconnection (via
XLR and RCA connectors, respectively). Choose either the balanced (pre-
ferred) or single-ended outputs, and connect them to a line-level input on
your preamplifier (probably labeled “CD” or some such), using high quality
cables.
5 POWER UP THE REST OF THE SYSTEM (POWER AMPLIFIER LAST)
Always turn the power amplifier(s) off first, and on last. This good habit
minimizes the opportunity for unexpected transients to be passed to your
loudspeakers. (Another good habit: turn the volume down on your preamp
before turning it back on.)