BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER

CD3N
Owner's Manual

BELT DRIVE CD PLAYER CD3N

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Contents● Introduction … ………………………………………………………………… 2● Features ………………………………………………………………………… 2● Important Safety Instructions ………………………………………………… 3● Handling Precautions … ……………………………………………………… 5● Compact Disc Handling………………………………………………………… 7● Accessories … ………………………………………………………………… 9● Front Panel Functions ……………………………………………………… 10● Inside the CD Door … ……………………………………………………… 11● Rear Panel Functions … …………………………………………………… 12● Connections … ……………………………………………………………… 13● Playback … …………………………………………………………………… 15● Digital Filter …………………………………………………………………… 16● Remote Control Unit ………………………………………………………… 17● Programmed Playback… …………………………………………………… 19● Tips and Hints… ……………………………………………………………… 21● Maintenance…………………………………………………………………… 21● Troubleshooting… …………………………………………………………… 22

Introduction● Specifications… ……………………………………………………………… 23

Thank you for purchasing the CD3N.
Please read through and refer to this Owner's Manual to use your CD3N
safely and adequately. It is recommended that you keep the unit's packaging

Featuresavailable for future transportation needs.

● CD3N is a CD transport that uses CEC's Proprietary belt drive mechanism
to minimize the vibration and electromagnetic noise from the motors,
enabling the precise reproduction of music signals. CD3N's double belt drive
system, which drives both the spindle and the pickup with belts, minimizes
noise contamination and provides delicate and accurate music reproduction.
● The top-loading design allows the use of a stabilizer for maximum discstability.
● The CD3N uses the ESS ES9008 DAC chip, which performs up to
24bit/192kHz music signal. And the Digital Filter can be set for 2 different
characteristics: “Flat”, which offers best frequency response and sharp
filtering of ultrasonic noise, and “Pulse”, which is optimized for the best
dynamic response.
● Full balance-circuit design from the digital input to the analog output
achieve the high quality signal path keeping the sound quality very naturaland clear.
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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION: 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 alertthe user to potential
electric shock hazards within the product’s enclosure.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to notify the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (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 the CD3N near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install the CD3N near any heat sources such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves, or other apparatus (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
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provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacementof the obsolete outlet. (For European Countries: ) Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding-type plug. This plug has two poles and a third
grounding hole. The third hole is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fi t your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10) Protect the CD3N’s power cord from being walked on or pinched,especially around the plugs, convenience receptacles, and where it exits the
CD3N’s casing.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Only use the CD3N with a cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or soldwith the unit. If using a cart, exercise caution whenmoving the cart/ unit combination to avoid injury from ittipping over.
13) Unplug the CD3N during lightning storms or when leaving it unused forextended periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the CD3N itself, its power-supply cord, or plug has been damaged
in any way, when liquids have been spilled onto the CD3N, when foreign
objects have fallen into the CD3N, when the CD3N has been exposed to rain
or moisture, when the CD3N does not operate normally, or when the CD3N
has been dropped.

CAUTION:● DO NOT EXPOSE THE CD3N TO DRIPS OR SPLASHES.
● DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, ON THE CD3N.
● DO NOT INSTALL THE CD3N IN A CONFINED SPACE, SUCH AS WITHINA 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 OF
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PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULTIN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
● I F T H E C D3N SEEMS TO BE MALFU N C T I O N I N G , C O N TA C T
A QUALIFIED SERVICE STATION. DISCONTINUE USE OF ANY
MALFUCTIONING UNIT.
For CANADAAC POWER CORD CONNECTION
CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE BLADE WIDTHOF THE PLUG TO THE SLOT WIDTH. THE PLUG MUST BE
FULLY INSERTED TO THE SLOT.

Handling Precautions❶ Connecting Other Devices
Unplug the CD3N’s AC power cord from the outlet before connecting or
disconnecting other devices. Exercise caution when handling the AC power
cord. When disconnecting the AC cord from a socket, make sure you pull theplug, and not the cord itself.
❷ Turning Power On/OffYour system components should be turned on/off in the following order toavoid generating noise from your speakers and damaging the speakers
themselves or other devices:
Turning power on: Turn on the CD3N’s power first, before turning on the DA
converter or amplifier connected to the CD3N.
Turning power off: Turn off the amplifier’s power first, before turning off the
CD3N.
❸ Optical Semiconductor Laser Pickup
The optical pickup is one of the important components that determine theperformance of a CD player. Never touch the optical lens of the pickup withyour fi ngers, etc. Close the CD door to keep the lens clean when not in use.
❹ CD Stabilizer
Only use the provided CD stabilizer with the CD3N. Commercially available
stabilizers may cause the unit to malfunction.
❺ Handle With Care
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door and the CD-turntable on the CD3N.
❻ Installation
Use of an audio rack is recommended to maximize the sound quality andperformance of the CD3N. Installation and use of the CD3N in the locations
described below may cause deterioration in sound quality or malfunction:● Locations exposed to direct sunlight, such as windowsills, and otherexceptionally 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 the CD3N from functioning
adequately.
● Damp locations exceeding 90% humidity may cause the CD3N’s metalparts to rust, causing the unit to malfunction.
● Dusty locations may cause the CD3N to malfunction. The accumulationof dust inside the CD door may lower the performance of music signal
reading. It may also cause contact failure of the switches, and/or noise.
● Otherwise, avoid installing the CD3N close to other transformers andelectrical motors, so as to prevent the pickup of induction hum. Also, avoid
mounting the unit on surfaces that may be affected by vibration.
❼ Avoid lightning strikes
Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when there is athunderstorm in your vicinity.
❽ Condensation When the CD3N is brought into a warm room when theexterior temperature is cold, or when the room temperature rises sharply
from using a heater, condensation may form both inside and outside theunit, hampering its performance. If this happens, leave the CD3N unusedin the room for 1 to 2 hours (depending on the amount of condensation),so as to bring the unit’s temperature closer to the room temperature. The
condensation should go away gradually.
❾ Listening etiquette
When adjusting the sound volume level, make sure you do not disturb otherpeople and your neighborhood.

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Compact Disc Handling● Since a compact disc can be played or recorded only on one side, discs
should always be placed on the turntable with the label side up.

● When taking a compact disc from its case, lift it out by holding the edge ofthe disc while pressing down on the center button of the case.

● 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 thedisc’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.
● Do not place discs in any locations subject to high temperatures and highhumidity, or that receive direct sunlight. Keep discs away from radiatorsand electrical heaters. CD-R and CD/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 their cases after use.
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● Do not attach any labels on a disc surfaces. Do not use discs that have
Scotch tape, labels, excessive label glue exposed on the surface. These may
cause the CD3N to malfunction.
● Do not use cracked discs or irregularly shaped discs (octagonal, heartshaped, or any other special shapes). These may cause the unit tomalfunction.

CD -R/RW DISC
● The CD3N is able to playback CD-R/RW discs recorded in audio CD
format and finalized. Some CD-R/RW discs may be unplayable due to thequality of the CD-R/ RW disc and/or the quality of the recording.
● Do not attach stickers or protective seals on discs and do not use any
protective coating sprays. If you wish to label a disc, only write on the labelside using soft-tipped insoluble pens. Never use ballpoint pens or hard-tipped
pens.
NONSTANDARD DISC
● Copy-protected discs and nonstandard discs may not be playable with thisplayer. If you experience any problems with non-standard discs, contact the
manufacturer of the disc first.

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Accessories
CD3N should contain the following:❶ CD3N unit
❷ Stabilizer❸ AC Power Cord
❹ Remote Control unit
❺ Two AAA batteries for the remote control unit
❻ Owner's Manual
NOTE: Keep the packaging available for future transportation needs.
The AC power cord is for use with the CD3N exclusively, and should not be
used for other devices.

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Front Panel Functions❹❺

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❶

❷

❸

❼

❻

❽

❾

❶ POWER Button
Press the POWER button to turn the power ON or OFF. The switch will light up with a blue
color while power is ON. When the CD3N is turned on, the display will blink “0 0:00” andthe unit will check its tray for a compact disc. Approximately 5 seconds later, the display willchange to indicate the total number of tracks and the total playing time. If there is no disc on
the tray, the display will indicate “no dISC”.
❷ Remote Sensor
The remote sensor, which receives signals from the remote control unit, is located to the left
side of the display. 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 remotesensor.
❸ Display Panel
After reading a table of contents (disc information) the display panel indicates the total numberof tracks and total playback time, and during playback the track number being played andelapsed time are displayed.
A. Playback ▷ indicator: lights up during playback
B. Pause

indicator: blinks during pause modeC. Time display: indicates the elapsed time/

A B

Cremaining time for the track being played, totalremaining time or total elapsed time
D. Programming indicator: lights up during programmode
E. Track number display: indicates the track being played
F. Repeat indicator: lights up when repeat mode is enabled

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CD3N User's Manual❹ CD DoorOpen the CD door sliding backward by hand when placing a compact disc on the tray.
❺ Digital Filter indicator
The LED will light up when "PULSE" is selected. You may change the digital filiter by remotecontrol. Refer to page 10 about the digital filter function.
❻ Word Clock Indicator
The LED will light up when CD3N works with the clock coming from an external clock
generator connected with the CD3N word clock input.
❼ Track Skip

Buttons

Press the Skip forward

or backward

button to jump to the next or previous track fromthe track being played (or displayed).
Note: Pressing the skip backward

button during playback, playback will return to thebeginning of the track being played. Press the skip backward

button twice repeatedly tojump to the previous track.
❽ StopButtonPress the STOP button to stop playback.
❾ PLAY/PAUSE / Button
Press the button to start or to temporarily stop playback.

Inside the CD Door
❶ The CD3N’s stabilizer is heavy, with a diameterof 12cm and weighing 370g. Hold the edge
steadily when you place it on or remove it from theturntable. Dropping the stabilizer may damage it
and decrease playback accuracy, so handle withcare.
❷ Turntable
Place a compact disc on the turntable, and place
the stabilizer on top of the disc. The stabilizer
can be left on the turntable when not in use, evenwhen no disc is in place.
❸ Optical Laser Pickup
The optical laser pickup reads signals from the compact disc. To keep it clean never touch the
pickup with your fingers, etc.

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Rear Panel Functions❸❷

ANALOG OUTPUT

RIGHT

WORD
CLOCK
INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

CD PLAYER

LEFT

CD3N

AC LINE

❶

❹

❺

❻

❼

●Analogue outputs to connect with a pre-amplifier or an amplifier with the volume control
function.
❶ XLR(Balanced)
Balanced Analogue output using standard XLR terminals (1=GND, 2=Hot, 3=Cold). Thisshould be the preferred connection since CD3N has been designed at fully balanced circuit.
❷ RCA(Unbalanced)
Standard RCA analogue signal output terminals.
❸ Word Clock Input
44.1kHz word clock input jack with a BNC type connector. Connect to an external clock
generator using a BNC (75Ω) cable. When CD3N works with the external clock the blue LED
at the right side of the display panel lights up.
●Digital outputs to connect a D/A converter or the other digital audio devices.
❹ AES/EBU
Connect to a digital audio device with a AES/EBU(XLR) input by using a XLR 110Ω cable.
(Pinning: 1=GND, 2=Hot, 3=Cold)❺ COAXIAL
Standard digital (SPDIF) signal output jack with a RCA type connector. Connect to a digitalaudio device with a coaxial RCA input by using a RCA (75 Ω) cable.
❻ TOS LINK (Optical)
Connect to a digital audio device with a TOS LINK Optical Digital input by using an opticalcable.
When any optical cable is not connected the cap should be returned to the TOS LINK terminal.
❼ AC LINE
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC LINE inlet.
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Connection
Analog output connection to an amplifier with the volume control●Balanced XLRConnect to the balanced XLR terminals on an
amplifier with the balanced cables.

ANALOG OUTPUT

RIGHT

WORD
CLOCK
INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

CD PLAYER

LEFT

CD3N

AC LINE●Unbalnaced RCA
Connect to the unbalanced RCA terminals on
an amplifier with the coaxial cables.

ANALOG OUTPUT

RIGHT

WORD
CLOCK
INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

CD PLAYER

LEFT

CD3N

AC LINE

Digital output connection to a D/A converter or the other digital devices●AES/EBU
Connect to the AES/EBU terminal of the D/A converterwith a 110Ω XLR cable.

ANALOG OUTPUT

RIGHT

WORD
CLOCK
INPUT
LEFT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

CD PLAYER

CD3N

AC LINE
2.0

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●COAXIAL
Connect to the COAXIAL terminal of the D/A converter with a 75Ω
COAXIAL (RCA) cable.

ANALOG OUTPUT

RIGHT

WORD
CLOCK
INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

CD PLAYER

LEFT

CD3N

AC LINE
2.0●TOS LINK
Connect to the TOS LINK terminal of the D/A converter with an opticalcable.

ANALOG OUTPUT

RIGHT

WORD
CLOCK
INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

CD PLAYER

LEFT

CD3N

AC LINE
2.0●WORD CLOCK
Connect to the BNC terminal of the clock generator with a 75Ω BNC cable.

ANALOG OUTPUT

RIGHT

WORD
CLOCK
INPUT
LEFT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

CD PLAYER

Clock Generator

CD3N

AC LINE

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Playback● Normal Playback❶ Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
❷ Open the CD door sliding backward by hand. When the door is open the display panel
indicates “OPEn”.
❸ Place a disc on the turntable, and place the supplied stabilizer gently on top of the disc.
NOTE: Make sure you place the disc on the turntable with the label side facing up, and place
the stabilizer on the disc before closing the CD door.
Stabilizer

The CD3N may be unable to read the disc unless you
Pad sideDisc

place the stabilizer correctly. Use only the provided
CD stabilizer. Do not use commercially available
stabilizers.

Label side

❹ Close the CD door sliding forward by hand. The
CD3N should automatically start spinning the disc toread its information, and the total number of tracks
and the total playing time should appear on thedisplay. If you leave the CD3N as it is withoutpressing the PLAY/PAUSE/

button, the display will change after approximately 10 seconds

to show information for the first track on the disc.

10 seconds later❺ Press the PLAY/PAUSE/

button to start playback. The playback▷indicator and tracknumber should be shown on the display, followed by the elapsed time for the track being
played.

● Skipping Track
Press the Skip forward

or backward

button to jump to the next or previous track fromthe track being played (or displayed).
Note: Pressing the skip backward

button during playback, playback will return to thebeginning of the track being played. Press the backward

button twice repeatedly to jump

to the previous track.
● Pausing Playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE/

button to stop playback temporarily. Press this button again toresume playback.
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● Stopping Playback
Press the STOP

button to stop playback.

NOTE: Playback will be stopped automatically if you open the CD door withoutpressing this button, but it will take a few seconds for the turntable to stop
spinning. Do not touch the stabilizer or the disc until they stop completely. Touching
the stabilizer or disc while they are still turning may damage or cause the unit tomalfunction.
● Removing a Disc
Slide the CD Door open with your hand, and remove the stabilizer first by holding its edge.
Then remove the disc, replace the stabilizer on the turntable and slide the CD Door closed withyour hand.
NOTE: Do not leave discs on the turntable when the CD3N is not in use. The stabilizer can be
kept on the turntable when unused.

Digital Filter
Push the DF button on the remote control to select a digital filter FLAT or PULSE.
●The FLAT digital Filter is very common in digital audio items. The frequency response isalmost perfect, but such filter cause "ringing" in the time domain. Some energy of a pulse
signal is distributed in the time domain, before and after the pulse centre. Any ringing before
the signal does not exist in nature.
●The PULSE 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 asoft roll-off at high frequencies. This results in about -2dB at 20kHz with an input sampling
frequency of 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.

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Remote Control Unit
●Key Functions❶ tobuttons can be used for CD3N and the other buttons for D/A converter

model DA3N.
❶ Numeric Keys❶

Use these keys to select tracks directly during playback, or when entering a
programmed playback order. To select ex.24-track press +10 twice and then 4. ❷❺❿Press this button to repeatedly playback all the tracks on a disc. When repeat ❻

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❷ REPEAT Buttonmode is on, the display will show the repeat

indicator. Press this button

again to cancel repeat mode.

❽❾❸ PROGRAM Button
Press this button to enable programmed playback. You can program up to 32
tracks to playback in the order of your choice.
*Refer to “PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK” on page 18 for details.
❹ CHECK Button
Press this button to check the order of the tracks in your current programmed setting. *Refer to“PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK” on page 18 for details.
❺ CLEAR Button
Press this button to clear your current programmed setting. *Refer to “PROGRAMMEDPLAYBACK” on page 18 for details.
❻ Track Skip Backward/ Track Skip Forward

Buttons

Jump to the previous or next track from the track being played (or displayed).
❼ PLAY/PAUSE/

ButtonPress this button to start playback or to pause playback temporarily.
❽ Search Backward/ Search Forward

Buttons

Press and hold these buttons to quickly search through the track being played.
through the track backwards,

searchessearches forwards.

NOTE: There are no Search buttons on the front panel of the CD3N.
❾ StopButtonPress this button to stop playback.
❿ DISP (Display) Button
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DISP button cycles the display in the following order: track number/elapsed track time (default
display)

track number/remaining track time

total remaining time

total elapsed timeback to track number/elapsed track time (default display).

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NOTE: Total remaining time and total elapsed time will not be displayed when program mode
and/or repeat mode are active.
DF Button
Press to select a digital filter FLAT or PULSE.
● Precautions on Using the Remote Control Unit
❶ When operating the remote control, point it towards the remote sensor on the CD3N’s front
panel. Make sure nothing is blocking the front panel where the remote sensor is located.
❷ Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct sunlight or other light sources,
as such exposure can cause malfunction.
❸ The remote control unit may malfunction when its batteries are running low. Change thebatteries to new ones of the same type if this seems to be the case.
● Battery Installation
Remove the cover of the battery compartment. Insert the supplied two AAA batteries into thecompartment. Make sure that the batteries are inserted with theirpositive (+) and negative (-) poles positioned correctly, and put thecover back on.
● Battery Replacement
If the distance at which the remote control unit can be used to operate
the CD3N seems to be decreasing, replace both batteries with new ones.
● Battery Precautions❶ Never use different types of batteries together. Both rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries can be used, but the two should not be used together.
❷ If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time (more than a18

CD3N User's Manualmonth), remove the batteries to prevent leakage.
❸ If the batteries leak, use a cloth to wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment andreplace the batteries with new ones.
❹ Do not heat or disassemble batteries, and never dispose of old batteries by throwing themin a fire. Dispose of batteries following laws in the local area

Programmed Playback● Programming
You can program up to 32 tracks in a customized playback order, by using the remote control
unit while playback is stopped.
❶ Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control unit to activate the program mode.
Track number Playback order“PRGM” is displayed, and “1” as temporary tracknumber blinks and “1” as the first playback orderis displayed.
❷ Select a track number by pressing the numerickeys 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 thisprocess to program additional tracks.

Note:※ 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 select an 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.

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● Playback in Program Mode
Press the PLAY/PAUSE/

button while the “PRGM” indicator is shown on the display toplay the programmed tracks.
NOTE: 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 Clearing Programmed Tracks
You can check, add, change and clear the programmed tracks under the program mode while
playback is stopped.
❶ Check the Playback Order for the Programmed Tracks
Press the CHECK button repeatedly to show the playback order for the programmed tracks.
The display changes to “- -” when you reach the next to the last track in the program.
Pressing the CHECK button again here will display the first track in the playback order.

NOTE: If you press the STOP

button, the display will jump back 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 the numeric keys. The new track will be added to the end of 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 playback order, press the CHECK button repeatedly
until the track number in question is displayed, then select a new track number. The new track
will overwrite the existing track. Repeat this process to change more tracks. Press the STOP
button to finish the track-changing phase.
❹ Clearing 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
track number 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 cleared automatically when you open the CD Door or turn the
power off.
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Tips and Hints❶ Should you ever open the CD Door without pressing the STOP button, do not touch thestabilizer and the disc until the turntable has stopped spinning completely. Touching them while
they are still spinning may cause stress on the spinning mechanism and lead to malfunction.
❷ The supplied stabilizer is very heavy and should be handled with care. Dropping it on thefloor etc. by accident may cause reading errors. The stabilizer is a fragile and expensive part,and should be handled with care.
❸ Belt and Spindle Replacement
The CD3N uses a belt drive mechanism. The belt will gradually deteriorate over time. Possible
symptoms resulting from this are; failure to read TOC, sound skipping, etc. You will need tohave the belt replaced in such cases. We recommend replacing the belt at least once every
5 years. Likewise, the spindle will also gradually deteriorate over time. We recommend an
overhaul at least once every 8 years. Please contact your dealer or an authorized CEC service
center.
❹ To prevent vibrations from the surroundings and maximize the sound quality andperformance, this unit should be set on an audio rack or a firm board.

Maintenance● If the surface of the CD3N 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 CD3N case. Also
avoid using aerosol insecticides near the unit.
● If dust accumulates on the turntable, remove it with stick tape (e.g. Scotch tape). Make sure
not to touch the optical pickup lens with your fingers.
● CD3N requires no periodic maintenance except the belt and spindle replacement mentioned
above, and contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact your dealer or an authorized CEC
service center for inspection and repairs in case of malfunction.

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Troubleshooting
If you suspect a malfunction in the unit, please check the following chart
before calling your dealer.
● No power
Check the connection at the both ends of the AC power cord.
Make sure there is power at the wall outlet.
Note: Turning the power on/off repeatedly may cause this. Wait for 5
seconds before turning the power on again.
● No playback
Check that the disc is placed with its label facing up.
Check that the CD door is closed completely.
If the disc is soiled, clean the surface of the disc.
● No soundCheck the connection to the D/A converter or the amplifier.
Check whether the matching input is selected on the D/A converteror the amplifier.
● Hum noise or distortion
Check if the plugs are connected correctly.
Make sure correct cable is used in the specific direction.
● Sound skipping
Place the player on a stable rack to prevent the effects of vibration.
If the disc is soiled, clean the surface of the disc.
Do not use scratched, damaged or warped discs.
● Interference on the tuner
The tuner is too close to the CD3N. Install the CD3N away from itor turn off the tuner’s power.
● Unresponsive to remote control
Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front
panel.
Remove any objects blocking the sensor.
Use the remote control unit at a shorter distance from the CD3N.
Replace the batteries in the remote control unit with new ones.
NOTES:● CD3N 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.
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Specifications
Playable Discs

Audio CDs and finalized Audio CD-R/RWs

Spindle Drive System

Belt-Drive

Pickup Drive System

Belt-Drive

CD Stabilizer

Diameter 120mm, Weight 370g (Brass)
AES/EBU x 1(Hot=2): 2.5Vp-p/110Ω

Digital output

COAXIAL x 1: 0.5Vp-p/75Ω
TOS x 1: -21 ～ -15dBm EIAJ

Word Clock Input

BNC x 1: 44.1kHz

DAC

ESS ES9008 x 1

Digital Filter

FLAT / PULSE Selectable

Analog output

Balanced XLR (Pin 2=Hot) x 1 / 4Vrms
Unbalanced RCA x 1 / 2Vrms

Frequency Response

20Hz to 20kHz,

S/N Ratio

110dB

Cross Talk

105dB, 1kHz/0dB

THD

0.002%, 1kHz/0dB

Power Supply
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Weight

AC120/230V, 50/60Hz (Specified on rear
panel)
23W
approx. 435（W） x 320（D） x 109（H）mm（incl. leg, knob & terminal)approx. 10.94kg (incl. CD Stabilizer)
CD Stabilizer, AC Power Cord, Remote

Accessories

Control Unit, Two AAA type Batteries,
Owner's Manual

Color

Silver or Black* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Illustrations in the Owner’s Manual may deviate from the actual unit due todesign improvements.

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