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COMPACT DISC PLAYER TABLE OF CONTENTS Brief History of Wadia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 installing the Spiked Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Connecting to Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Connecting to AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier . . . . . . .
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER PRELIMINARIES All of us at Wadia would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player. We sincerely believe that your Wadia 850 will bring you many years of musical pleasure and satisfaction. While every new owner is anxious to begin listening, we encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the full capabilities of the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player. you are in a big hurry to listen
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER INSTALLATION AND SET-UP Use care in unpacking your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player. Inspect it for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do not plug you r Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player into an Q AC 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. Provided with the Wadia 850 are the following accessories: Accessories l AC power cord l Four spiked feet with
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER CONNECTING THE TO YOUR SYSTEM CHECK VOLTAGE HERE! Check to make sure your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player has been manufactured for operation at your AC line voltage. Attempting to use operation is not covered by Wadia warranty. If the voltage specified is different from your AC voltage, contact your Wadia dealer. Connecting the The best performance is obtained when the Wadia 850 is plugged Wadia 850 directly into the wall with the power cord provided. The Wadia 850 has to
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER Optimizing the Best performance is obtained when operating the Wadia Digital Volume Control in the top half of its range. If needed, the maximum output level Output Level of your Wadia 850 can be adjusted to match the overall sensitivity of your system so that the critical listening will take place with the volume control operating in the top half of its range. The maximum output level of the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player is adjust- able by means of a set of internal switch
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WADIA COMPACT DISC PLAYER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Should I use a Balanced or Unbalanced connection? We recommend you use the balanced analog output from your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player, connected to a true balanced input. All things being equal, properly implemented balanced (also called differential) circuitry sounds better than unbalanced circuitry. The Wadia 850 is a true balanced design. It generates the inverted signal in the digital domain and all subsequent processing is done in ba
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850 COMPACT DISC PLAYER GENERAL OPERATION Turning on Using the switch located directly above the AC power input, turn the switch the Wadia 850 to the ON position. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS The basic controls necessary to operate the Wadia 850 CD Player are located on the front panel of the unit. VOLUME UP Increase the volume by PREVIOUS TRACK / NEXT TRACK This button will cause the unit to This button will cause the move to the previous track and unit to advance to the next begin playing. track an
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER 850 DISPLAY FEATURES The Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player features a two part display screen. The left section shows the status of the CD transport. The right section of the display indicates preamp functions. VOLUME: Indicated by two digit TRANSPORT STATUS SCREEN: numeric display. Indicates transport operations. PHASE: Green indicates non-inverted (standard mode). Red indicates inverted. \ I 7 AUTO CUE TRACK INDEX TOTAL REMAIN 99 PROGRAM \ SINGLE DELETE ZB 59 REpEATwt.A I53
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The remote control included with your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player is a new design featuring controls that have been carefully laid out for the most convenient operation. The Wadia 850 remote control requires thre e batteries, which you will find in the accessories kit. To install the batteries, remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by removing th e phillips head screw. Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery holders. Transpo
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER Adjusting the Volume Whenever the volume control keys are pressed, the volume for both channels will be increased or decreased by an increment of 1 on the display screen. The range of the volume control is from 1 to 99, with each step representing 0. 5 change in volume. The Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player has four digital inputs, plus the internal Selecting an Input CD drive. Any of the inputs can be selected from the remote control by (on units with pressing the input key.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER WADIA REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIO N Pressing these buttons allows access to the previous or next index point within a track that has such indexed sections. TRACK FORWARD/REV: Pressing these buttons allows access to the previous or next track on a disc. SEARCH: Pressing these buttons allows fast reverse or fast forward access through a track. STOP: Pressing this button while a Compact Disc is playing stops PLAY. PAUSE: Pressing this button, while a Compact Disc is playi
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER To play a single track, press the single button (the single indicator will light in the display window), then press the numeric button(s) which corre- spond(s) to the track you would like to play. The transport will search for the selected track, and playback will start from the beginning of that track. At the conclusion of the track, the transport will enter the stop mode. To repeat one single track, press the single button (the single indicator will illuminate in the disp
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER APPENDICES Troubleshooting If the Wadia 850 experiences a powerful static shock or sudden AC surge, it is possible to “lock-up” the computer circuitry. A locked-up computer may result in erratic display, no output, and no response to remote commands. If your Wadia 850 should lock-up, unplug the AC cord. Wait at least 30 seconds before re-plugging in the unit. If the unit still does not operate normally, contact your dealer. Software License IMPORTANT! THIS AGREEMENT SETS F
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850 COMPACT DISC PLAYER ! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! To get the best performance from your Wadia 850 CD Player, and for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. 1. Before operating the Wadia 850 CD Player, please read all operating and safety instructions. 2. Never place the Wadia 850 CD Player near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stove, or other appliances that produce heat. Avoid placing the Wadia 850 CD Player where it will be subject to di
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER SPECIFICATIONS Decoding Software 32 Times Resampling Digital Processing Capability Digital Resolution 21 Bits Analog Outputs One pair of Balanced (XLR); One pair of Unbalanced (RCA). Both can be used simultaneously. Digital Outputs 1 - s Fiber-Optic (ST), 1 - 1 - s Fiber-Optic (ST), 2 - (BNC), 1 - Plastic Optical (Toslink). Digital Inputs Output Impedance Less than 1 5 ohms Power Consumption 25 watts 42 Ibs. Unit itself; 49 Ibs. Shipping Weight Dimensions 17” Wide, 16
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Wadia Digital Corporation 624 Troy Street River Falls, WI 54022 • (715) 426-5900 • FAX (715) 426 5665 http://www.wadia.com
