BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER
USB Sound System

CD5

Owner's Manual

Thank you for purchasing a CD5.
Please read through and refer to this Owner's Manual to use your CD5 safely
and adequately.
It is recommended to keep the packaging available for future transportationneeds.

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VOLUMEBELT DRIVE CD PLAYER CD5

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FeaturesFeatures ........................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ........................................... 3□ CD5 is a CD player that uses CEC's proprietarybelt-drive mechanism to minimize the vibration and

Handling Precautions ....................................................... 4

electromagnetic noise from the spindle motor. HighCompact Disc Handling ................................................... 5

precision CD stabilizer which is inevitable to belt-drive
system is easy-to-handle size, 7 cm in diameter. The
combination between belt-drive mechanism and heavy
stabilizer with big inertia contributes to high precisionmusic reproduction.

Accessories...................................................................... 6
Specifications ................................................................... 6
Rear Panel Functions and Connections .......................... 7
Front Panel Functions ...................................................... 8
Inside the CD Door........................................................... 9
Remote Control unit ....................................................... 10
CD Playback................................................................... 12
Digital Filter .................................................................... 13
Programmed CD Playback ............................................ 14
Dimmer ........................................................................... 15
D/A Converter Functions ................................................ 16
Maintenance of Rubber Belt .......................................... 17
Summary of Tips and Hints to use Belt Drive CD .......... 18
Maintenance ................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 18
Service Contact Preparation.......................................... 19□ CEC's long history of belt-drive system achieved the
new standard, where a user may replace the belt
without consulting a specialist. You are now free fromfuture step for belt replacement at your service centeror dealer, and enjoy music without doubting about life
time of a belt.
□ The CD5 uses the ESS Hyperstream TM ES9018K2M
DAC chip, which performs up to 32bit. Highly qualified
signal after digital to analog conversion backed up
by superior engineering and performance realizes
delicate and accurate music reproduction. The CEC's
original full-balanced circuit design achieves the highquality signal path keeping the sound quality very
natural and clear.
□ The CD5 is equipped with digital input stage. An
additional SPDIF signal from outside reproduction
devices and/or high-resolution music source like
DSD files for reproduction on PC can be converted toanalog signal. Headphone output enables listener toenjoy various music sources at high quality standard
even without amplifier and speaker system.

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Important Safety Instructions

10) Protect this appliance’s power cord from being

CAUTION

walked on or pinched, especially around the plugs,

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT OPEN!

convenience receptacles, and where it exits from thisCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR REAR PANEL. IT DOESNOT CONTAIN ANY USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to potential electric shock
hazards within the product’s enclosure.
The exclamation point within an equilateraltriangle is intended to notify the user tothe presence of important operating andmaintenance (servicing) instructions in theaccompanying documentation.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this appliance near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install this appliance near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) (For USA , Canada: ) Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades, with one blade wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or thethird prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet. (For European
Countries: ) Do not defeat the safety purpose of thegrounding-type plug. This plug has two poles anda third grounding hole. The third hole is provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit youroutlet, consult an electrician for replacement of theobsolete outlet.

appliance’s casing.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Only use this appliance with a cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with theappliance. If using a cart, exercise
caution when moving the cart/
appliance combination to avoid
injury from it tipping over.
13) Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or whenleaving it unused for extended periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when this appliance itself, its
power-supply cord, or plug has been damaged inany way, when liquids have been spilled onto thisappliance, when foreign objects have fallen into thisappliance, when this appliance has been exposed torain or moisture, when this appliance does not operate
normally, or when this appliance has been dropped.
CAUTION:□ Do not expose this appliance to drips or splashes.
□ Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such asvases, on this appliance.
□ Do not install this appliance in a confined space, suchas within a bookcase or similar piece of furniture.
□ Plug the ac power cord into an easily accessible ac
wall outlet, so it can be quickly unplugged in case of
emergency.
□ Do not remove the protective housing with a screwdriver.
□ Use of controls or adjustments or performance ofprocedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
□ If this appliance seems to be malfunctioning, contact
a qualified service station. discontinue use of any
malfuctioning unit.

For CANADAAC power cord connection
Caution:To prevent electric shock, match the blade width of theplug to the slot width. the plug must be fully inserted tothe slot.

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Handling Precautions❶ Connecting Other Devices
Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before

cause this appliance’s metal parts to rust, causing

connecting or disconnecting other devices. Exercise□ Dusty locations may cause this appliance tomalfunction. The accumulation of dust inside thecaution when handling the AC power cord. Whendisconnecting the AC cord from a socket, make sure
you pull the plug, and not the cord itself.
❷ Turning Power On/OffYour system components should be turned on/off inthe following order to avoid generating noise from yourspeakers and damaging the speakers themselves orother devices:□ Turning power on: Turn on this appliance before
turning on the DA converter or amplifier connectedto this appliance.
□ Turning power off: Turn off the amplifier before
turning off this appliance.
❸ Optical Semiconductor Laser Pickup
The optical pickup is one of the important components that determine the per formance of a CDtransport. Never touch the optical lens of the pickup
with your fingers, etc. Always place the CD Stabilizer
on the CD-Turntable in the CD tray to keep the lensclean when not in use as well.
❹ CD Stabilizer
Only use the provided CD Stabilizer with thisappliance. Commercially available stabilizers may
cause this appliance to malfunction.
❺ Handle With Care
Avoid exerting excessive force on the cabinet, theswitch, the knob, the terminal and the CD-Turntable on
this appliance.
❻ Installation
Use of an audio rack is recommended to maximize
the sound quality and performance of this appliance.
Installation and use of this appliance in the locations
described below may cause deterioration in soundquality or malfunction:□ Locations exposed to direct sunlight, suchas windowsills, and other exceptionally warm
locations, such as near heating appliances(surrounding temperature higher than 35 °C),or exceptionally cold locations (surrounding
temperature lower than 10 °C), may prevent thisappliance from functioning adequately.
□ Damp locations exceeding 90% humidity may

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CD tray may lower the performance of musicsignal reading. It may also cause contact failureof the switches, and/or noise.
□ Otherwise, avoid installing this appliance close toother transformers and electrical motors, so as toprevent the pickup of induction hum. Also, avoid
mounting this appliance on surfaces that may beaffected by vibration.
❼ Avoid lightning strikes
Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet
when there is a thunderstorm in your vicinity.
❽ Condensation
When this appliance is brought into a warm room
when the exterior temperature is cold, or when theroom temperature rises sharply from using a heater,condensation may form both inside and outside thisappliance, hampering its performance. If this happens,leave this appliance unused in the room for 1 to 2
hours (depending on the amount of condensation), so
as to bring the temperature of this appliance closer tothe room temperature. The condensation should go
away gradually.
❾ Listening etiquette
Make sure your playback sound, ex. due to too
big sound, does not disturb other people and yourneighborhood.

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Compact Disc Handling□ When taking a compact disc from its case, lift it out byholding the edge of the disc while pressing down on
the center button of the case.

□ Do not use cracked discs or irregularly shaped
di s c s (o c t a g o n a l, h e a r t- s h ap e d, o r any ot h e r
special shapes). These may cause this appliance tomalfunction.

□ Since a compact disc can be played or recorded only
on one side, discs should always be placed on the
CD-Turntable with the label side up.

□ Handle compact discs with care so as not to scratch
their surfaces. Scratches, fingerprints or soiling may
cause reading errors during playback.
□ If a compact disc’s surface becomes soiled, wipe it
directly away from the disc’s center with a soft, dry
cloth. Try to keep the discs clean at all times.

□ Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static
sprays, benzene or thinner to clean a disc. These may
corrode the surface of a disc.

CD-R/RW DISC
□ This appliance is able to playback CD-R/RW discs
recorded in audio CD format and finalized. Some
CD - R /RW disc s may be unplayable due to thequality of the CD-R/RW disc and/or the quality of therecording.
□ Do not attach stickers or protective seals on discs anddo not use any protective coating sprays. If you wish
to label a disc, only write on the label side using softtipped insoluble pens. Never use ballpoint pens or
hard-tipped pens.

□ Do not place discs in any locations subject to hightemperatures and high humidity, or that receive direct
sunlight. Keep discs away from radiators and electricalheaters. CD-R/RW discs are especially sensitive toultraviolet rays, so keep them out of direct sunlight.
□ To avoid dust and scratching or warping of discs that
could cause reading errors, replace discs in theircases after use.
□ Do not attach any labels on a disc surfaces. Do notuse discs that have Scotch tape, labels, excessive
label glue exposed on the surface. These may cause
this appliance to malfunction.

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Specifications

CD5 should contain the following:

Playable disc❶ CD5 main unit
❷ CD stabilizer

Audio CD and finalized Audio CD-R/RW

Spindle drive system Belt-Drive
CD stabilizer❸ AC power cord
❹ Remote control unit RU-217❺ Owner's manual

Digital output

Diameter approx. 70mm,
Weight approx. 330g (Brass)
COAXIAL x 1: 0.5Vp-p/75Ω
TOS x 1: -21 to -15dBm EIAJCOAXIAL x 1: PCM up to 24bit/192kHz

Digital input /Sampling frequency
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TOS x 1: PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
USB 2.0 x 1: PCM up to 32bit/384kHz,
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Frequency response

20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.1dB(CD playback)S/N ratio

105dB, 1kHz/0dB

Cross talk

105dB, 1kHz/0dB

THD

0.016%, 1kHz/0dB

Power supply

AC120/230V, 50/60Hz(Specified on rear panel)Power consumption

17W

Dimensions

Approx. 435(W) x 335(D) x 109(H)mm(Incl. buttons, terminals & legs)

WeightApprox. 8.6kg (Incl. CD Stabilizer)

Accessory

CD Stabilizer, AC Power Cord, Remote
Control unit RU-217, Owner's Manual

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□ The power cord is for use with the CD5 exclusively,
and should not be used for other devices.

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□ Illustrations in the Owner’s Manual may deviate

from the actual unit due to design improvements.

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Rear Panel Functions and Connections
ANALOG OUTPUT to

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connect with a pre-amplifier oran amplifier with volume control
function❶ XLR(Balanced)
Balanced Analogue output
using standard XLR terminals(1=GND, 2=Hot, 3=Cold).
This should be the preferredconnection since CD5 has
been designed at fully balanced
circuit.
❷ RCA(Unbalanced)
Standard RCA analogue
signal output terminals.

ANALOG OUTPUTDIGITAL INPUTDIGITAL OUTPUT

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DIGITAL INPUT to connect
with a personal computer or digitalmusic player❸ USB
USB input to connect with a PC using a USB cablewith a B-type plug. This input supports sampling
frequencies up to PCM 32bit/384kHz and from DSD64
2.8224MHz to DSD128 5.6448MHz.

❺ TOS LINK (Optical)
Optical (SPDIF) digital signal input jack with asquare TOS LINK connector. Connect with a digitalaudio player using an optical cable with a square TOS
LINK plug. This input supports up to 24bit/192kHz.

Mac PC (X10.6.8 or newer) does not require any

DIGITAL OUTPUT to connect with a digital audio

additional driver for USB 2.0 audio device but Windows
PC (XP or newer) needs to install CEC specialized
USB driver to recognize CD5 as USB audio device
and play PCM music sources. Compatible PC-Music
player should be prepared yourself.
Installing ASIO and DSD drivers to a freeware PCMusic player foobar2000 for Windows, DSD64 and
128 files can be reproduced as well.
Those drivers and install manual are appeared ateach download site in CEC home page. Visit at www.
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html for the drivers and www.cec-web.co.jp/service/download/document/index_ex.html for the manual.
❹ COAXIAL
Standard (SPDIF) digital signal input jack with a
RCA type connector. Connect with a digital audio
player using a RCA (75Ω) cable. This input supports
up to 24bit/192kHz.

device like D/A converter / the output signal comes from
CD5-CD only.
❻ COAXIAL
Standard (SPDIF) digital signal output jack witha RCA type connector. Connect with a digital audio
device using a RCA (75Ω) cable.
❼ TOS LINK (Optical)
Optical (SPDIF) digital signal output jack with asquare TOS LINK connector. Connect with a digitalaudio player using an optical cable with a square TOS
LINK plug.

AC POWER❽ AC LINE
Connect the supplied 3-pin AC power cord to the AC
LINE inlet and the wall outlet.

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Front Panel Functions
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❶ POWER button
Press the POWER button to turn the power ON or
OFF. When CD5 is turned on ❾ CD display will blink" 0 0:00 " and the unit will check its tray for a compact
disc. Approximately 5 seconds later the display willchange to indicate the total number of tracks and thetotal playing time. When there is no disc on the tray
the display will indictate " no dISC ".

❻ PLAY/PAUSE / button
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start or temporarilystop playback.

❷ SOURCE button
Press the SOURCE button to select a music sourcefrom the CD on CD5, USB being connected with apersonal computer, COAX or TOS being connectedwith an external digital music player. Whenever CD5
is powered ON the default mode is starting with CD.
Press the button to toggle through USB, COAX, TOS
and CD. The selected digital input signal is converted
and transfered to the analog and headphones outputs.

❽ VOLUME knob
Turn the knob clockwise to increase or turn counterclockwise to decrease the headphones volume.

buttons❸ Track Skip
Press the Skip forward
or backward

buttonto jump to the next or previous track from the track
being played (or displayed).
Pressing the skip back ward
but ton during

playback, playback will return to the beginning of the
track being played. Press the skip backward
button❼ HEADPHONE jackHeadphones output jack for a standard 6.3mm plug.
Note: For using a headphone with 3.5mm mini plug,
purchase a 6.3mm conversion plug from a dealer.

Before using your headphones for listening, turn the volume for the minimum
and insert the headphones plug into thejack. Excessive sound pressure from theheadphones may cause hearing loss to your ears.
❾ CD display
Only during the CD mode the fluorescent display
lights up. After reading a table of contents (TOC) the
display indicates the total number of tracks and total
playback time, and during playback the track number
being played and elapsed time are displayed.
A B

Ctwice repeatedly to jump to the previous track.
❹ Remote sensor
The remote sensor, which receives signals fromthe remote control unit, is located at the center ofthe display window. Aim for this sensor when using
the remote control unit. The remote control may
malfunction if there are any obstacles between the
remote control unit and the remote sensor.
❺ STOP button
Press the STOP button to stop playback.

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indicator lights up during playback.

indicator blinks during pause mode
C: Time display indicates the elapsed time/remaining
time for the track being played, total remaining timeor total elapsed time.
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❿ Sampling Frequency display
Sampling frequency of a selected music source
being played is displayed. PCM or DSD depends on
the input signal lights up as well.

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Digital Source indicator
Selected USB, COAX or TOS lights up. CD does notlight up.
Digital Filter indicator
Selected digital filter type PULSE or FLAT lights up.
CD Door knob
Open or close the CD door sliding backward or
forward by hand when placing a compact disc on the
tray. To keep the inside clean always close the CD
door.

❶ Optical Laser Pickup Lens
The optical laser pickup reads music signals froma compact disc. To keep it clean never touch the lenswith your fingers, etc., and always close the CD door.
❷ CD Stabilizer
The CD Stabilizer for CD5 is heavy with a diameterof 7cm and weighing 330g.
Handle with care. Hold the edge steadily
when placing on or removing it from the
CD-Turntable in the CD tray. Dropping the
CD Stabilizer may damage it and decrease
playback accuracy.
❸ CD-Turntable
Place a compact disc on the CD-Turntable, andplace the CD Stabilizer on top of the disc. The CD
Stabilizer can be placed on the CD-Turntable when not
in use, even when no disc is in place.
❹ Rubber Belt
Square rubber belt to drive a disc on the CD Turntable. Periodic maintenance is not required. The
tension of the belt may be lowered by using for years
which may affect the disc rotation accuracy. Refer topage 17 to replace the belt.

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□ After track-32 remaining track time is not displayed,
but " - " and " - - : - - " blink alternately.

Key Functions❶ Numeric Keys
Press to select a track
directly for playback or
to enter a programmed
playback order. To selectex. 24-track press +10
twice and then 4.
❷ REPEAT button
Press to repeatedly
playback all the tracks
on a disc. When repeat
mode is on, the display
will show the repeat□ Total remaining time and total elapsed time will not
be displayed in the programmed playback mode
and/or repeat mode.

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button❼ Search/
Press and hold the button toquickly search through the track
being played.
searches
through the track backwards, andsearches

forwards.

‫ݗ‬/button❽ SkipJump to the previous or next track.
❾ PLAY/PAUSE / button
Press to start or to pause playback temporarily.

indicator. Press again tocancel the repeat mode.

❿ STOP button
Press to stop playback.
❸ CHECK button
Press to check the order of tracks in your current
programmed setting. Refer to " Programmed CD
Playback " on page 14 for details.
❹ CLEAR button
Press to clear the current programmed setting. Referto " Programmed CD Playback " on page 14 for details.
❺ PROGRAM button
Press to enable programmed playback.
Refer to " Programmed CD Playback " on page 14
for details.
❻ DISPLAY button
Press to cycle the display through various mode.
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Each press of the DISPLAY button cycles the display in the following order: track number/elapsed track
time (default display) track number/remaining tracktime

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DIMM button
Press to change the display brightness in different 3
levels.
CD button
Press to enter the CD mode.
Music SOURCE (USB, COAX and TOS) buttons
Press to select an external music source USB,
COAX or TOS.
DF (Digital Filter) button
Press to select a digital filter type FLAT or PULSE.
Refer to " Digital Filter " on page 13 for details.

Precaution on handling the remote control
unit□ When operating the remote control, point it towards
the remote sensor on the front panel.
□ Make sure nothing is blocking the front panel where
the remote sensor is located.
□ Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel todirect sunlight or other light sources, as such exposure
can cause malfunction.
□ The remote control unit may malfunction when its
batteries are running low. Change the batteries to newones of the same type if this seems to be the case.
□ Upon shifting the input from CD to others or other
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hear the click sound for switching. When you don’t hear the click sound, it is possible that selectedmusic source could not be shown at display windowor brightness of display is not even upon using DIMM
function. If this happens, press again the same source
button after moving the remote control hand set
correctly facing on display window.

Battery Installation
Remove the cover ofthe battery compartment.
Insert two AAA batteries
into the compartment.
Make sure that thebatteries are insertedwith their positive (+) andnegative (-) poles positioned correctly, and put the coverback on.

Battery Replacement Period
If the distance at which the remote control unit can beused to operate CD5 seems to be decreasing, replace
both batteries with new ones.

Precaution on handling batteries□ Never use different types of batteries together. Bothrechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries can beused, but the two should not be used together.
□ If you will not be using the remote control unit for an
extended period of time (more than a month), remove
the batteries to prevent leakage.
□ If the batteries leak, use a cloth to wipe away theliquid inside the battery compartment and replace thebatteries with new ones.
□ Do not heat or disassemble batteries, and neverdispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire.
Dispose of batteries following laws in the local area.

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CD Playback
Normal Playback❶ Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
❷ Press the SOURCE button or the CD button on the
remote control to select CD mode.

10 seconds later
total tracks

total play time

❻ Press the PLAY/PAUSE/

button to start playback.

❸ Open the CD door sliding backward by hand. Whenthe door is open the display indicates " OPEn ".
❹ Lift up the CD Stabilizer holding the edge securely.
Place a disc on the CD-turntable, and place thesupplied CD stabilizer gently on top of the disc.

The playback
indicator and track number should beshown on the display, followed by the elapsed time forthe track being played.

Skipping track
CD Stabilizer
fabric sheet side down

Press the Skip forward
or backward
button tojump to the next or previous track from the track being
played (or displayed).

disc

Note: Pressing the skip backward
button during
playback, playback will return to the beginning of the
track being played. Press the backward
button twice
repeatedly to jump to the previous track.

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Important: Make sure that a disc and the CD stabilizer have been set correctly and laterally before
closing the CD door.
Inclined positioning of CD stabilizer and/or improper
connection of CD stabilizer to a disc might cause an
unstable rotation resulting in the ability to read musicsignals correctly.
Slightly push the CD stabilizer with your finger forcorrect location and better mounting to disc.
□ Make sure you place the disc on the CDturntable with the label side facing up, andplace the CD stabilizer on the disc before
closing the CD door. CD5 is unable to readthe disc unless you place the CD stabilizer correctly.
□ Only use the supplied CD Stabilizer. Any othertype of the CD Stabilizer may cause a malfunction.
❺ Close the CD door completely sliding forward by hand.
CD5 should automatically start spinning the disc toread its information, and the total number of tracks andthe total playing time should appear on the display.
Leaving CD5 withtout pressing any button the display
will change approx.10 seconds later to show the 1st
track playback ready.

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Pausing playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE / button to stop playback
temporarily. Press this button again to resume playback.

Stopping playback
Press the STOP

button to stop playback.

Playback will stop automatically if
you open the CD door without pressing
the STOP button, but it will take a few
seconds for the CD-turntable to stop
spinning. Do not touch the CD Stabilizer or the discuntil those stop completely. Pressing the CD Stabilizer
or the disc down exessively may damage the CD
mechanism or the disc, or cause CD5 to malfunction.

Removing the Disc
Slide the CD Door open with your hand, and remove
the CD stabilizer first by holding its edge, and thenremove the disc.
Lifting of the CD stabilizer too quickly
or after playing for a long time may cause
a disc drop out of the CD-turntable.
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avoid damaging disc or by falling down on the center

Press the FILTER button on the remote control toshaft and/or other components of the CD Transport.

select a digital filter type FLAT or PULSE when CD or an

Place the CD stabilizer on the CD-turntable evenexternal SPDIF/PCM signal is played.

without disc and slide the CD Door closed with yourClick noise may happen from speakers

hand.

or headphones when changing the digital
filter. It is recommended to change thefilter after volume down.

NOTE: Do not leave a disc on the CD-turntable when
the CD5 is not in use.

Note: Digital filter type is always FLAT when DSD
signal is played, and PULSE is not available.
Note: When the display is off by dimmer settingpressing the FILTER button will return the display
brightness to the default but no change digital filter
setting. Press the button again to change the digital
filter type.
FLAT digital Filter is very common in digital audio
items. The frequency response is almost perfect, butsuch filter cause "ringing" in the time domain. Someenergy of a pulse signal is distributed in the time domain,
before and after the pulse centre. Any ringing before thesignal does not exist in nature.
PULSE digital filter avoids the problems in the time
domain and thus has a very good response in the time
domain. The frequency response of the PULSE digital
filter shows a soft roll-off at high frequencies. This resultsin about -2dB at 20kHz with an input sampling frequencyof 44.1kHz. For higher sampling frequencies the roll-off
is irrelevant and the "PULSE" filter is the best choice. For
44.1kHz and 48kHz the better result may depend on thewhole system as well as personal preferences.
Differences in ringing of FLAT and PULSE
FLAT

PULSE

Wavy form of the digital signal passing through the circuit

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Programmed CD Playback
Programming

Playback in Program Mode

Up to 32 tracks in a customized playback order canbe programmed by using the remote control unit while
playback is stopped.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE / button while the " PRGM "indicator is shown on the display to play the programmed❶ Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control unit
to activate the program mode. " PRGM " is displayed,and " 1 " as temporary track number blinks and " 1 " asthe first playback order is displayed.
Track number Playback order❷ Select a track number by pressing the numeric keys
on the remote control unit. The selected track will be
added to the program. For example: Press key-5 to
add the 5th track to the 1st playback order, then press
key-3 to add the 3rd track to the 2nd playback order.
Repeat this process to program additional tracks.

□ In case that a number beyond the last track number
on a disc is selected the last track may be added
alternatively.
□ After the 1st playback track is added you can selectan addition track by pressing skip buttons as well.
The selected track number blinks. Then press the
PROGRAM button to add the track to the program.
In this way press the PROG. button to add the track
every after blinking a track number by pressing skip
buttons.

❸ Press the STOP button to complete the programming
phase. The 1st playback track number is displayed. If
32 tracks are programmed " FULL" is displayed as well.

tracks.

□ To return to the normal playback mode, press the
PROGRAM button while playback is stopped. The" PRGM " indicator will disappear from the display. To
return to the program mode, press the PROGRAM
button again.

Checking, Adding, Changing and Deleting
programmed tracks
Programmed tracks can be checked, added, changed
and deleted under the program mode while playback is
stopped.
❶ Checking the playback order of programmed tracks
Press the CHECK button repeatedly to show the
playback order of programmed tracks. The display
changes to show " - - " when you reach the next to thelast track in the program.

Pressing the CHECK button again here will display
the first track in the playback order.
□ If you press the STOP button, the display will jumpback to the first track in the programmed order.
❷ Adding tracks to the program
To add one track to the current program, press the
STOP button and select the track number with thenumeric keys. The new track will be added to the endof the current playback order. Repeat this process to
add more tracks to the program. Press the STOP
button to complete the track-adding phase.
❸ Changing tracks in the program
To change one track in your programmed playbackorder, press the CHECK button repeatedly until the
track number in question is displayed, then select a
new track number. The new track will overwrite theexisting track. Repeat this process to change more
tracks. Press the STOP button to finish the trackchanging phase.

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Programmed CD Playback - continued - Dimmer❹ Deleting programmed tracks□ All tracks: to clear the entire program, hold down
the CLEAR button for more than 2 seconds.
□ One track: to clear one track from the program,press the CHECK button repeatedly until the tracknumber in question is displayed, then press the
CLEAR button. Repeat this step (CHECK then
CLEAR) to remove more tracks from the program.
□ The entire program will be deleted automaticallywhen you open the CD door or turn the power off.

CD5 User's Manual

Display brightness can bechanged in different three

in the case of CD mode
brighter (default)

levels.
Press the DIMM key on
the remote control unit to
dim the display. The display
brightness will toggle
through brighter(default),
off and lighter.

offlighterDuring the " off " setting in CD mode
□ " OPEn " will be displayed in the lighter setting
temporarily when the CD door is open. Closing the CDdoor the display will be off again automatically.
□ Pressing the FILTER button will return the display
brightness to the brighter (default) setting but nochange digital filter setting. Press the button again tochange the digital filter type.
Regardless of the current DIMMER setting it will be
returned to the default in case that the music SOURCE
or digital filter button is pressed, or the power is turnedon again.or digital filter button is pressed, or the power isturned on again.

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D/A Converter Functions
Playback of digital audio device at COAX
and TOS connection❶ Press the SOURCE button on the front panel, or COAX
or TOS button on the remote control to select a digital
input connected with an external digital audio device.
❷ The selected input COAX or TOS indicator and asampling frequency of the locking input signal willappear on the display window.

Ex. PCM 44.1kHz through COA X connection in FLAT
digital filter❸ Adjust the volume at the CD5 headphones or theamplifier after music starts.

Playback of PC music at USB connection
Mac PC (X10.6.8 or newer) does not require any
additional driver for USB 2.0 audio device but Windows
PC (XP or newer) needs to install CEC specialized
USB driver to recognize CD5 as USB audio device
and play PCM music sources. Compatible PC-Music
player should be prepared yourself.
Installing ASIO and DSD drivers to a freeware PCMusic player foobar2000 for Windows, DSD64 and
128 files can be reproduced as well.
Those drivers and install manual are appeared ateach download site in CEC home page. Visit at www.
cec-web.co.jp/ser vice/download/driver/index _ex.
html for the drivers and www.cec-web.co.jp/service/download/document/index_ex.html for the manual.
❶ Your PC connecting via USB will recognize CD5 as
CEC CD5 HS USB Audio.
❷ Press the SOURCE button on the front panel or theUSB button on the remote control to select USB. USB
indicator and a sampling frequency of the locking input
signal will appear on the display window

Ex. PCM 48kHz through USB connection in PULSE digital
filter❸ Adjust the volume at the CD5 headphones or theamplifier after music starts.

Ex. DSD128 5.6MHz through USB connection in FLAT
digital filter (PULSE filter is not available with DSD)

16Maintenance of Rubber Belt
Periodical maintenance or check is not required fora rubber belt used for all CEC belt-drive CD transports

CD5 User's Manual❸ Then mount the belt to the motor pulley groove. Usinga pair of tweezers would be easier to mount.

and players. However, the tension of the belt may belowered by using for years which may result unstablereading of information on CD, noise during music
reproduction and/or jump of the music. The replacementof the belt may solve the problem if it comes fromweaker tension of the belt.
If replacement of a belt does not solve the problem,
consult with the dealer that you have purchased.
An average of the life of a belt is 5 years. It is not
required to replace if musc reproduction goes well evenafter 5 years.

side view

Replacement of a rubber belt
No other rubber band than CEC original rubber belt
can be used for replacement. Require the CEC belt at the
dealer that you have purchased.
❶ Remove the old belt.
❷ Mount a new belt to the groove under the CD-turntablethrough the clearance between pick-up cover and CDturntable.
pick-up cover❹ Be sure the belt is installed at the grooves and the belt
is not twisted. Twist of the belt can be corrected easily
by using a pair of tweezers moving the center shaft byhand.

motor pulleyside viewproper position of the belt after replacingside viewgroove under CD-turntable

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Summary of Tips and Hints
to use Belt Drive CD

Troubleshooting❶ Handle the CD stablizer withe care
The CD stabilizer is quite heavy. Please handle itplease check the following chart before calling yourIf you suspect a malfunction in this appliance,
dealer.

carefully not to drop to damage other equipment and/or furniture. And the distortion of the CD stabilizer may
damage the CD reading performance. Please notethat it is a quite expensive highly precise component.
❷ When mounting the CD stabilizer
Make sure to mount the CD stabilizer on CD turntable vertically. An inclination of installation of
the stabilizer to the spindle shaft may cause unstablereading of the music signal.

malfunction
no powerconnect completely both ends of
AC power cord
place CD-Stabilizer on CD
close CD door completely

no playback

place CD label facing up
clean up CD❸ Don't touch the CD stabilizer before stop
Don't touch the CD stabilizer as well as disc when it
is rotating after music. Pressing the CD stabilizer downstrongly may damage the CD mechanism.
❹ Don't touch the pick-up lensLaser pickup is one of the most important components for the performance of CD player. Don't touchthe lens by finger. Make sure to close the CD door
when CD player is not used for clean maintenance ofthe laser pick-up lens.

solution

mount the belt correctly (refer topage 17)

sound skippingchange the location or place on astable rack
clean up CD
correct connections as per manual
select an input with connection

no soundcheck connections, input selection
and volume setting
turn off and on all the devices

Maintenancechange to suitable cables
sound distortion
correct the cable direction❶ If the sur face of the CD5 case becomes soiled,wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted neutral cleaning
liquid. Be sure to remove any fluid completely. Do
not use thinner, benzene, alcohol, chemical cloths or
bleaching agents as these may damage the surface of
the CD5 case. Also avoid using aerosol insecticides
near this appliance.
❷ If dust accumulates on the CD-Turntable, remove itwith stick tape (e.g. Scotch tape). Make sure not totouch the optical pickup lens with your fingers.
❸ CD5 requires no periodic maintenance except the belt
replacement mentioned on page 17, and contains noother user-serviceable parts. Contact your dealer oran authorized CEC service center for an inspection
and repair in case of malfunction.

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hum noiseconnect the RCA plugs completelyinterference on tuner

place away from tuner or power off
turn on the main unit

unresponsive toremote control

install batteries
replace with new batteries

CD5 contains a microcomputer that can malfunction due
to the external noise or interference. If this seems to be
the case, turn the unit off and wait for a short while before
turning it back on and trying again

Service Contact Preparation

CD5 User's Manual

In case you need to contact a service center please
prepare the following information.
Model name and serial number:

Purchase date:

Dealer name and contact information:

Description of the unit's problem:

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