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58 581 1 Dis Disc c P Pl la ay ye er r Information&Operation Manual
Table of Contents Thank You
All of us at Wadia would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the Wadia 581 Disc
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Player. We sincerely believe that your Wadia 581 Disc Player will bring you many years of musical pleasure
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581 Disc Player Installation and Set-up Connecting to Your System CHECK Unpacking VOLTAGE Use care in unpacking your Wadia 581 Disc Player. Inspect it for any shipping damage and call your dealer ! HERE immediately if any is found. Do not plug your Wadia 581 Disc Player into an AC outlet if you find shipping damage. ! We advise saving all packing materials so that the unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need arises. Check to make sure your Wadia 581 Disc Player has been manufactured for
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581 Disc Player Optimizing the Output Level Frequently Asked Questions Best performance is obtained when operating the Wadia Volume Control near the top of its range. If needed, Should I use a Balanced or Unbalanced connection? the maximum output level of your Wadia 581 Disc Player can be adjusted to match the overall sensitivity of your If your amplifier has a true balanced input, we recommend you use the balanced analog output from your system so that the critical listening will take place wit
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581 Disc Player General Operation Display Features Using the switch located directly above the AC power input, turn the switch to the ON position. Track Time Playback Options Format Front Panel Controls The front panel of the Wadia 581 Disc Player features basic controls that allow you to operate basic functions without using the Remote Control. Volume Up Play/Next Tract Increase the volume by 1/2 dB. This button will cause the unit to advance to the next track and begin playing. Previous Trac
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581 Disc Player Status Screen Remote Control Operation The Status screen indicates whether the status is Phase Normal or Inverted, and whether the disc was recorded The Wadia 581 Disc Player remote control requires two type-AAA batteries, which you will find in the using digital high frequency emphasis. accessories kit. To install the batteries, remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by removing the phillips head screws. Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery holders. Volu
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581 Disc Player Inverting Absolute Phase Theory of Operation The Wadia 581 Disc Player has the ability to invert absolute phase in the digital domain. Pressing the Phase Using ClockLink with an External Processor Invert button on the remote control will cause the Wadia 581 to invert phase; pressing it again will switch the ClockLink eliminates jitter added when the clock signal is recovered from the digital data stream. In a phase back to normal. If the Wadia 581 Disc Player is in Phase Invert
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Operation Screens Configuration Screens 581 Disc Player Configuring Digital Inputs for ClockLink (Wadia 581i Only) To utilize ClockLink with an external processor, the Wadia 581i Disc Player digital inputs must be configured for ClockLink as described below. Volume Screen Use the Enter button to scroll through the display menus until you reach the configuration menu for the input you wish to configure. Shown below is the configuration menu for Input 1: Enter Balance Screen Enter Status Screen Us
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581 Disc Player Playback Options Digital Algorithms Time: This button switches between the various time modes on the display. Before play, the total time on the In the Wadia 581 Disc Player there are three user-selectable digital algorithms that can be used to optimize the disc is shown. Once a disc starts to play the elapsed time of that track will be shown. Pressing the button on sonic performance based on system matching and personal musical priorities. the remote control once will cause the
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581 Disc Player Appendices Technical Specifications Decoding Software 3 user selectable upsampling algorithms including DigiMaster v2.5 with Enabling/Disabling Digital Outputs proprietary DSD processing The Wadia 581i Disc Player is designed in such a way that the unused digital outputs can be disabled. This can result in slightly better overall performance. See your dealer for information about these internal adjustments. Digital Processing Capability 1 - 24 Bits TroubleShooting: Lock-up If the
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581 Disc Player 581 Disc Player Safety Precautions ! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! ! To get the best performance from your Wadia 581 Disc Player, and for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. 1 Before operating the Wadia 581 Disc Player please read all operating and safety instructions. 2 Never place the Wadia 581 Disc Player near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stove, or other appliances that produce heat. Avoid placing the Wadia 581 Disc Pla
