Parasound cdc1500 User Manual
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C/DC-1500 Compact Disc Changer-Transport
Thank you for your purchase of this Parasound component. It is among the finest compact disc
changers available. Its advanced 4th-generation digital technology and sophisticated analog circuits
bring digital music to life. A hybrid 1 bit/18 bit D-A converter, 8x oversampling, independent power
supply regulation and premium parts assure natural reproduction at any listening level. Its unique
digital output options offer the ultimate flexibility for CD transport operation with an external D-A
converter in the future, so your C/DC-1500 will never be out of date.
changers available. Its advanced 4th-generation digital technology and sophisticated analog circuits
bring digital music to life. A hybrid 1 bit/18 bit D-A converter, 8x oversampling, independent power
supply regulation and premium parts assure natural reproduction at any listening level. Its unique
digital output options offer the ultimate flexibility for CD transport operation with an external D-A
converter in the future, so your C/DC-1500 will never be out of date.
The C/DC-1500 has numerous convenience features which may not be obvious unless you take the time
to learn about them. Please take a few moments now to read these instructions completely before you
proceed. Whenever you are in doubt, refer to this instruction manual.
to learn about them. Please take a few moments now to read these instructions completely before you
proceed. Whenever you are in doubt, refer to this instruction manual.
Unpacking and Placement
Save your carton and the packing inserts for future safe transport in case you move or your unit ever
requires shipping for repair. Note, the white printed carton is not itself strong enough for safe shipping,
so you absolutely must place it into an additional outer “overcarton” before shipment.
requires shipping for repair. Note, the white printed carton is not itself strong enough for safe shipping,
so you absolutely must place it into an additional outer “overcarton” before shipment.
The AC cord, remote control, and audio cable are packed separately in the carton. This is a specially
selected audiophile grade cord and is the only cord we recommend for use with your C/DC-1500. Please
don’t lose it. Before you proceed, find the serial number which is located on the rear panel of your unit
and record it here for future reference or in case of casualty loss or theft: _____________________
selected audiophile grade cord and is the only cord we recommend for use with your C/DC-1500. Please
don’t lose it. Before you proceed, find the serial number which is located on the rear panel of your unit
and record it here for future reference or in case of casualty loss or theft: _____________________
Your C/DC-1500 should be placed on a level and sturdy surface, out of direct sunlight. It should be in a
well-ventilated area, away from heating ducts or radiators. The area must be free of dust or excessive
humidity.
well-ventilated area, away from heating ducts or radiators. The area must be free of dust or excessive
humidity.
The location should be stable and isolated from speakers or foot steps to minimize vibrations that could
interfere with the sensitive optical laser, this could cause the error correction circuits to operate
excessively for other than defects in the CDs themselves. The unit should not be placed near any
component which generates a strong magnetic field, such as a power amplifier. Do not place your
C/DC-1500 directly on top of an amplifier that may generate excessive heat.
interfere with the sensitive optical laser, this could cause the error correction circuits to operate
excessively for other than defects in the CDs themselves. The unit should not be placed near any
component which generates a strong magnetic field, such as a power amplifier. Do not place your
C/DC-1500 directly on top of an amplifier that may generate excessive heat.
Do not place your CD changer nearby your radio or TV tuner since digital circuitry uses very high
frequency signals which could cause interference with clear broadcast reception; radiations from the
radio or TV tuners oscillator could pollute the clarity of CD reproduction.
frequency signals which could cause interference with clear broadcast reception; radiations from the
radio or TV tuners oscillator could pollute the clarity of CD reproduction.
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