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Information and Operation Manual
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t Wa dia woul d like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing th e Wa dia 270 Compact Disc Transport. We sincerely believ e that your Wad ia 270 is an intelligent investment that will bring you many years of musica l pleasure and satisfaction. we encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the full capabilities of the Wa dia 270 Compact Disc Transport. If you are in a hurry to listen, please at least read the sections v of this manual th
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A Brief History ,I Unpacking The Accessory Kit Unlocking the Transport Mechanism Locking the Transport Mechanism Installing the Spiked Feet Installing Batteries in Remote Control Connecting to AC Power Choosing a Digital Cable Connecting to a Decoding Computer Using th e ” Configuring Clocklink Configuring Resolution Enhancement Changing Configuration Settings Front Panel Controls Display Functions Remote Control Functions Programming The Wadia 270 CD Transport Operating a Wadia De
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l&h&a DIGITAL Wadia Digital Corporatio n was founded in 1988, making it one of the oldest digital audio companies in existence. Wadia was formed by a group of engineers from the Minneapolis- based 3M Corporation (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing) who had compiled many years of experience in advanced digital and telecommunications research and development. In the early 1980’s, this group had become intrigued by the emerging CD technology. Disappointed by the sound of early CD players, they exam
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Use care in unpacking your Wadia 270 Compact Disc Transport. Inspect it for any signs of shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do not plug your Wadia 270 Compact Disc Transport into any outlet if you find shipping damage. Q Please save all packing materials so unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need arises. Included in the carton, you will find an accessory kit that contains the following: l AC power cord Four steel spiked feet with threaded studs l l Four
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With unit positioned on its side, screw one of the spiked feet into the bottom of each corner post. Position the Wadia 270 where you would like it to reside in your system. We recommend choosing a solid, non-resonant, level surface for best performance. If this surface is susceptible to damage, place one of the steel coasters under each spiked foot. You can adjust the spiked feet so that the Wadia 270 sits firmly on all four feet. Place your hand on top of the unit and gently rock it back and fo
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Avoid allowing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or oufputs. To prevent static shocks, v touch any grounded surface, such as the Wadia 270 chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. It is unlikely that a static shock will damage the unit, but it may cause he Wadia 270 Compact Disc transport circuitry to “lock-up” (see Lock-Up under Trouble Shooting i n Appendices). While the Wadia 270 CD Transport supports all currently accepted high-quality transmission formats for digital audio, w
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The Wadia 270 is the first Wadia CD Transport to use ClockLink - a proprietary system for reducing jitter in CD playback systems. Used in conjunction with a Wadia Decoding Computer equipped with ClockLink, the Wadia 270’s ClockLink provides a level of sonic performance never before available. If your Decoding Computer does not have a ClockLink output, contact your Wadia dealer for information on a ClockLink upgrade. WHAT IS CLOCKLINK? Clocklink is a technique to reduce jitter, or clock timing er
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The Wadia 270 has several functions that can be configured to match your system You can change the configurations by using the remote control. The factory configurations settings will work in all systems. You can begin listening Q to your Wadia 270 without adjusting the configuration settings, then adjust them for maximum performance at a convenient time. You can configure each digital output separately. There are two modes available for each output: OFF: Turns off the signal from this output, a
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When the Wadia 270 is turned on, it will automatically switch to a preset Resolution Enhancement Mode. You can configure the Wadia 270 to switch to your preferred Resolution Enhancement Mode. For more information, see Resolution Mode Select under Operation. There are three Resolution Enhancement modes: MODE A: In this mode, the dither is processed using a high-pass dither filter. MODE B: In this mode, the dither is processed using a low-pass dither filter. OFF: Resolution Enhancement disabled. T
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The front panel of the Wadia 270 features basic controls that allow you to open and close the loading drawer, select a track, play, and stop playing. / NEXT TRACK PLAY PREVIOUS TRACK If the unit is not playing, pressing This button will cause the unit this button will begin play. to move to the previous track If the unit is playing, and begin playing. OPEN / CLOSE / STOP If the drawer is open, pushing this button will CLOSE the drawer. If the CD is playing, pushing this button will STOP playing
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The Wadia 270 Compact Disc Transport features a two-part display screen. The bottom section is an alphanumeric display that shows ’ the status of some of the Wadia 270 as the track number special functions. During Normal operation the bottom portion of the screen will indicate whether Clocklink is operating and which Resolution Enhancement Mode has been selected. For example: Note: I f has been disabled (see Configurations), will not display whether ClockLink is active. CONFIGURATION SCREENS Th
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The remote control included with your Wadia 270 Compact Disc Transport is machined from aluminum and the controls have y laid out for the most convenient operation. Balance* Transport Programming r----’ I AUTO ; SPACE I 0 \ I Mode Select ; DELETE @ 1 ov Phase Invert* I 0 I ; CLEAR INPUT I Drawer Open / Close I 0 L____ Search stop Repeat Disc / Repeat Track I I / I Index * These buttons are used to control a Wadia Decoding Computer. been carefull
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DISPLAY ON/OFF By pressing the Display On or Off key, the Wadia 270 display can be turned off completely. If the display is turned off, it will reappear for a few seconds whenever a Wadia 270 function key on the remote control is pressed. RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT MODE SELECT The Mode button is used to select the Resolution Enhancement Mode. This is a scrolling feature; pressing the button repeatedly will step through the possible choices to find the one that sounds best with your system: l Resolut
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The Wadia 270 can be programmed to play the tracks on a CD in a particular order. To program a sequence follow these steps: 1. Press the PROGRAM button on the remote. The program indicator will illuminate in the display window. 2. Press the numeric buttons of the tracks you would like to program in the sequence desired. The number of each selected track will be indicated under the track indicator, the location of that track within the program (the playing order) of the tracks selected will be in
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CHECK: When a sequence of tracks has been programmed the check button can be used to review the contents of that program. After a program has been entered, but before playback has begun, by pressing the check button once, the first programmed track number, its position in the sequence of tracks that have been programmed, and the playing time of the entire sequence, will be displayed. Each subsequent pressing of the check button will provide similar details as you move through each of the program
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To get the best performance from your Wadia 270 CD Transport, and for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. Before operating the Wadia 270 CD Transport please read all of the operating and 1. safety instructions. Never place the Wadia 270 CD Transport near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, 2. stoves, or other appliances that produce heat. Avoid placing the Wadia 270 CD Transport where it will be subject to direct sunlight or low temperatures. This
