Proceed CDD - 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 CDD Compact
Disc Drive 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 transport while reading
more about it. The goal here is simply to make some music as quickly as pos-
sible. The following procedure assumes that the rest of your system is already
connected (e.g., digital processor to preamplifier, to power amplifier, to speakers,
etc.).
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 SCREWS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CDD
If you have not done so already, remove the slotted transport screws from
the bottom of the CDD now. Be sure to save them and all packing material
for possible future use. (Shipping the CDD without proper packing material
and without the transport screws in their proper positions may cause dam-
age to the unit that would not be covered by the warranty.)
3 CONNECT THE CDD TO AC POWER
Connect the AC cord to the CDD at the receptacle on the rear panel, and
then to your AC outlet. Depress the
power button on the front panel. The
CDD will take a few moments to initialize and will then be ready to use.
4 CONNECT A DIGITAL OUTPUT TO A MATCHING DIGITAL INPUT ON YOUR
PROCESSOR
The CDD supports a variety of types of digital outputs to ensure compat-
ibility with any digital processor you might wish to use. These digital out-
puts are found on the rear of the CDD. Madrigal has found that, when fully
optimized at both ends, the AES/EBU professional digital interconnection
standard is the finest available. Depending on your processor, however, you
may find that a different interface is best in your system. It is important to
use high quality digital cable such as Madrigal MDC-1 for AES/EBU (via
XLRs), or MDC-2 for S/PDIF (via RCA or BNC) connections.
5 POWER UP THE REST OF THE SYSTEM, LEAVING THE POWER AMPLIFIERS
FOR 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.