Plinius Audio CD101 User Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to become the proud owner of this  
Plinius CD101 Compact Disc Player.  
This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your Compact Disc Player, and to  
provide information about its design and how it may be used.  
We have designed and manufactured this Compact Disc player to reproduce your favourite music faithfully  
and accurately. With a little care and a full understanding of the operating recommendations in this  
manual, your Plinius CD101 Compact Disc Player will provide years of high-quality, trouble-free  
performance.  
Serial Number:  
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Final Test Certified By: ................................................................................  
IMPORTANT:  
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL  
THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER.  
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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY  
From a distance you can see that the design of the Plinius products is more than an applied styling  
exercise to the front panel. We have started from the ground up to produce a casing for our electronics  
that is unrivalled in its physical strength and visual simplicity. Wherever possible we have reduced the  
number of parts needed and then invested massively in refining and producing the remaining parts to the  
highest quality achievable with state of the art computer controlled machines allied with expert craftsman.  
Examples of this approach include the hydraulically formed corners on the amplifiers giving much greater  
strength and the one piece housing for the remote control unit that eliminates large joints and potential  
creaks.  
The very process of holding the remote tells you that you are controlling both a powerful and precise  
product. It is designed specifically for the act of listening to music, not channel surfing on a television or  
changing the room temperature. The distinction is important because we believe that listening to music is  
a highly selective and emotional experience that requires a much greater level of concentration and  
precision to fully appreciate and enjoy.  
As with music that you are not familiar with, truly innovative new designs can take time to understand and  
enjoy. How often have you heard music that you were first unsure of, that over repeated listening, has  
become a firm favourite. Our designs are fundamentally different to many other companies, and we hope  
that you will take the time to explore their unique character and qualities because we have not made them  
different simply to be different. We genuinely believe that their visual and tactile qualities do improve the  
experience of listening to music and that is our design goal!  
Ross Stevens  
Design Director.  
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CONTENTS  
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... Page 2  
Design Philosophy ..................................................................................................................... Page 3  
Precautions ................................................................................................................................ Page 5  
CD Player Features – Front Panel .............................................................................................. Page 6  
CD Player Features – Rear Panel ............................................................................................... Page 8  
CD Player Features – Remote Control ...................................................................................... Page 10  
Installation and Operation ......................................................................................................... Page 12  
Output Connection ................................................................................................................... Page 13  
CD101 Features ....................................................................................................................... Page 14  
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... Page 15  
Index ....................................................................................................................................... Page 16  
Contact Details ......................................................................................................................... Page 17  
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PRECAUTIONS  
Please take special note of the following precautions before operating your new Compact Disc Player:  
This Compact Disc player operates at hazardous voltage levels. We recommend that any work  
requiring removal of the lid be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician.  
DO NOT earth any output terminal or connect any of these terminals together without following the  
instructions in this manual or seeking qualified assistance.  
DO NOT place this Compact Disc player in any position where liquids or any foreign material may  
accidentally enter it.  
DO NOT connect any voltage source, short circuit, earth/ground or appliance (other than suitable  
audio preamplifiers) to the Compact Disc player output terminals.  
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CD PLAYER FEATURES – FRONT PANEL  
STOP/EJECT  
PLINIUS  
REPEAT  
1
5
10  
15  
20+  
Front Panel Layout Showing CD Drawer, Button,  
Power And Display LEDs  
POWER LED  
A blue LED on the centre front panel indicates that the power is on. When first switched on, the display  
LED will vary in brightness until the initialisation sequence is completed, after which the LED remains lit.  
COMPACT DISC DRAWER  
The CD is inserted in this drawer, which is controlled by the Stop/Eject button.  
STOP/EJECT BUTTON  
Used to open and close the CD drawer and if a Compact Disc is playing, to stop play.  
DISPLAY LEDS  
These small white LEDs communicate the Compact Disc track details. When the Compact Disc drawer is  
closed the LED labelled 1 will flash showing that the Compact Disc is being read. If no Compact Disc is  
found in the CD drawer then all display LEDs will go out. The state of the other LEDs depends on the total  
number of tracks on the Compact Disc as described below.  
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Compact Disc with 20 tracks or less: The LED labelled 1 will be lit, as will the LED corresponding to the  
last track on the Compact Disc. This gives a visual representation of the total tracks on the Compact Disc.  
Every fifth LED in between will also be lit, to make reading the display easier from a distance. For  
example, on a Compact Disc of 18 tracks LEDs 1, 5, 10, 15 and 18 will be lit. The LED associated with  
the track that is being played will vary in brightness.  
Compact Disc with 39 tracks or less: Tracks 1 through 20 function in the same way as explained above.  
When a track above number 20 is being played, the 20+ LED will vary in brightness along with the  
appropriate LED between 1 and 20. For example, playing track 23 on a Compact Disc of 32 tracks would  
mean LEDs 1, 5, 10, and 12 will be lit and LEDs 20+ and 3 will vary in unison.  
Compact Disc with more than 40 tracks: Tracks 1 through 40 function in the same way as explained  
above. When a track above number 40 is being played, all display LEDs will go out, except for 20+,  
which will flash on and off.  
In all cases when the track being played is paused, the corresponding track LED will flash.  
The Repeat LED will light if the repeat function is chosen.  
DISPLAY STANDBY  
The display has a time out feature, which will cause the display to shut down after 10 minutes once the  
CD has stopped. The display will reactivate when any function is next used.  
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CD PLAYER FEATURES – REAR PANEL  
This panel incorporates all the terminals for connecting the output signal to your preamplifier, AV receiver  
or integrated amplifier, and mains supply.  
Please remember that your Plinius CD101 Compact Disc Player is a high quality electronic instrument  
capable of an exceptional level of performance. Be sure that you understand your system’s requirements  
fully before you make any connection to this Compact Disc player.  
RIGHT OUTPUTS  
LEFT OUTPUTS  
CHASSIS  
OPEN  
SPDIF  
OUTPUT  
GROUND  
LIFT  
Z258  
CLASS  
1
LASER PRODUCT  
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1  
KLASSE 1 LASER APPARAT  
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PRODUIT LASER CATEGORIE 1  
PLINIUS CD101  
COMPACT DISC PLAYER  
CAUTION  
RISK OF LECTRICAL SHOCK  
E
DO NOT OPEN  
SERIAL No.  
VOLTAGE  
Hz  
POWER  
CONSUMPTION  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF  
ELECTRI CAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE  
COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE  
REMOTE IR  
50/  
60  
PARTS INSIDE. EFER SERVICING TO  
R
MAINS FUSE  
REPLACE ONLY  
WITH F5AL  
50VA  
QUALIFIE DSE RVICING PERSONNEL.  
Rear Panel Showing Output Terminals, Ground Lift  
Switch, Mains Switch And Mains Socket.  
OUTPUT TERMINALS  
Connections for preamplifiers or integrated amplifiers are provided to the left of the rear panel.  
Connections are available for analog single ended (RCA type), and balanced (XLR type) cables, as well as  
SPDIF digital output. Note that the only time the analog outputs are ‘live’ is when the Compact Disc  
player is playing a track. The SPDIF output is live any time the Compact Disc player is switched on.  
GROUND LIFT SWITCH  
This switch allows the signal ground to be disconnected from the chassis. In some installations a hum  
loop may exist due to duplicate ground paths from different equipment. Use this switch to remove the  
connection from 0V to ground thus allowing some flexibility in your particular set-up.  
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MAINS SWITCH  
The heavy-duty rocker switch turns the Mains/Line Power to the amplifier ON or OFF. The amplifier draws  
a moderately high current when switched on, so it is not good practice to rapidly turn the Mains switch on  
and off repeatedly.  
MAINS POWER CORD IEC SOCKET  
This connector is where the mains supply cable from your wall connects to the Compact Disc player. A  
fuse holder is mounted within this connection, and it holds a mains fuse to provide surge and overload  
protection for your Compact Disc player.  
REMOTE IR SOCKET  
This socket is for connecting to an external remote control sender. Some companies such as Xantech  
manufacture these devices to enable multi-room remote control. Please see your PLINIUS dealer for  
further advice.  
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CD PLAYER FEATURES – REMOTE CONTROL  
REPEAT  
Press this button and the repeat light on the front panel will light. The CD101 will now play all tracks on  
the Compact Disc as normal, but then repeat all tracks from track 1 in an endless loop. It does not repeat  
one track only, it repeats the entire contents of the Compact Disc.  
DISPLAY  
The display button on the remote enables you to quickly adjust the display brightness. Use this button to  
toggle between high, low, and off settings. Note that whenever the CD drawer is ejected to change a  
Compact Disc, the display will automatically revert to full brightness.  
CUE BUTTONS  
Use these two buttons to cue through the track you are listening to. Press and hold the right side button to  
cue forward through the track, or press and hold the left side button to cue backwards through the track.  
Once the start or end of the track is reached, Cue will continue into the next track.  
TRACK BUTTONS  
When playing a Compact Disc: Use these two buttons to go forward (right side button) or back (left side  
button) through the tracks on the Compact Disc. Press the button once to skip to the next track on the  
Compact Disc, or press repeatedly to skip through multiple tracks. When you press the back button once  
the CD101 will revert to the start of the current track. Pressing the back button again will skip back to the  
previous track.  
When the CD is not in play mode use these two buttons to go forward (right side button) or back (left side  
button) through the tracks on the Compact Disc. Press the button once to skip to the next track on the  
Compact Disc, or press repeatedly to skip through multiple tracks. The track currently selected will be  
brightly lit.  
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STOP/EJECT  
If the Compact Disc player is playing a Compact Disc, pressing this button will stop play and return to  
track 1. Pressing the button again will open the CD drawer so the Compact Disc can be changed.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Press the Play button to begin playing the Compact Disc at the track selected. The display LED  
corresponding to the track that is being played will vary in brightness. Press the Play button again, and  
the track will pause, designated by the LED flashing. If the CD drawer is open, pressing play will shut the  
drawer and start playing the Compact Disc from track 1.  
VOLUME CONTROL  
Use these two buttons to control the volume level of a Plinius integrated amplifier or preamplifier. The  
right side button increases volume, while the left side button decreases the volume. Briefly press either  
button to make fine adjustments to the volume level. Hold down either button to continually adjust the  
volume level. Note that these buttons do not control the CD101 Compact Disc Player, and are included  
only to remove the need for two remotes, if more than one Plinius product is in your system.  
MUTE  
Pressing this button toggles a Plinius integrated amplifier or preamplifier in and out of mute. Note that this  
button does not control the CD101 Compact Disc Player, and is included only to remove the need for two  
remotes, if more than one Plinius product is in your system.  
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION  
PLACEMENT AND VENTILATION  
Ventilation through and around your Plinius CD101 Compact Disc Player should be kept unimpeded, so  
ensure that the heat vents (slots in the lid) are not covered or restricted in any way.  
The Plinius CD101 design incorporates a very high level of mechanical de-coupling of the outputs.  
However, it can still be influenced by acoustical feedback in the operating environment. The use of  
acoustic cones or isolators or a suitable equipment stand or table, may further enhance the performance  
of this Compact Disc player. Consult your PLINIUS dealer for further advice if required.  
MAINS VOLTAGE CONNECTION  
Firstly, check that the mains supply voltage printed on the rear of this Compact Disc player is similar to  
the mains supply voltage in your area. If in doubt, please consult your PLINIUS dealer.  
Mains supply power connection is via the supplied plug-in lead. A standard IEC socket connects the  
mains power at the Compact Disc player end, while a local mains plug is required at the wall end.  
The wiring code used inside all Plinius product is:  
Green to Earth/Ground  
Blue to Neutral  
Brown to Phase/Live  
Should a ‘local’ plug need fitting to the wall end of the lead, ensure that a suitably qualified service  
technician wires the plug correctly.  
IMPORTANT:  
DO NOT POWER UP YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER UNTIL YOU HAVE  
CONNECTED YOUR INPUT/OUTPUTS CORRECTLY FOR YOUR  
SYSTEM, (AS EXPLAINED IN THE NEXT SECTION).  
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INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTION  
It is important that you connect your power or preamplifier/s (outputs) to your Plinius CD101 correctly to  
ensure the Compact Disc player is not damaged, and sounds its best within your system. Now that you  
have read and familiarised yourself with the various connections on the Compact Disc player, as covered  
in previous sections, we will describe in detail how to connect the Compact Disc player to your system.  
Connect a pair of RCA inputs from your preamplifier or integrated amplifier to the RCA outputs on the back  
of the Plinius CD101. Make sure you connect the red coded cable to the red RIGHT RCA input, and the  
black (or white) cable to the black LEFT RCA input. Also make sure the RCA connectors are a snug fit and  
are inserted all the way in. If you are using balanced XLR cables take note to ensure the channels are  
connected with correct polarity, and do not connect RCA and XLR cables at the same time – only one type  
of interconnect cable should be plugged in at any one time.  
TERMINATION QUALITY  
Quality of the connections must be examined to ensure that high-performance, trouble-free operation is  
enjoyed. Check that all interconnection cables are snug fitting and inserted all the way in. In the case of  
balanced XLR sockets, ensure that they click in positively.  
CONNECTING THE MAINS SUPPLY  
Now that your Plinius CD101 Compact Disc Player is connected to your system correctly, the mains cable  
can be plugged into the IEC socket on the rear panel. Re-check all interconnect cables are fitted  
correctly. Turn on the rear panel power switch. The power LED will vary in brightness for approximately  
ten seconds as the internal circuitry stabilises. You can now enjoy your new Plinius CD101 Compact Disc  
Player.  
WARM-UP PERIOD  
You will find that the Plinius CD101 will become noticeably ‘purer’ in sound after being on for a period of  
time. We usually recommend waiting at least 24 hours before expecting the best quality of sound  
reproduction. Also, as the Plinius CD101 uses very little power while on, we suggest leaving the unit  
turned on so that it will always be at it’s sonic best.  
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CD101 FEATURES  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Provided with your Plinius CD101 is an 11 function remote control. Two AAA batteries power the remote,  
and these are replaced by removing the two cap screws on the rear face of the remote that hold the battery  
compartment in place. The bottom end of the remote is now free to slide down for access to the batteries.  
Replace the two batteries, taking care to refit the new ones with correct polarity.  
MAINS/LINE FUSE  
A Mains/Line fuse is fitted within the IEC socket on the rear of the Compact Disc player. A small drawer at  
the bottom of this socket may be removed (after the IEC plug is removed) by levering it out with a flat  
blade screwdriver. The fuse fitted should be rated at no greater than 5 amps normal blow.  
IMPORTANT:  
DO NOT FIT A FUSE WITH A HIGHER RATING.  
In the unusual event that this fuse should blow, you must first establish the cause of this failure (such as  
power surges, damaged mains cable, etc.) before replacing the fuse with one of the same rating and type.  
Should the Compact Disc player continue to suffer mains fuse failure, contact your PLINIUS dealer.  
COPY PROTECTED COMPACT DISCS  
Please understand that the CD101 has been designed to meet the standards as laid out in the Redbook CD  
specification. Copy protected CDs do not conform to this standard, and are manufactured with deliberately  
introduced errors in an attempt to frustrate those who may want to make digital copies. These schemes  
also compromise the audio potential of the Compact Disc format. The firmware in the CD101 has been  
designed to enable most copy protected CDs to be played. However it is possible that if a non-standard  
Compact Disc is inserted, it may be unreadable or create errors. If this occurs the power LED will be the  
only LED lit after the CD initialisation sequence. Take the Compact Disc out of the Compact Disc player to  
remedy the error condition. We suggest you make your discontent known to the retailer the disc was  
purchased from, and to the guilty record company.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz to 20kHz 0.2dB.  
DISTORTION: <0.01% THD at rated input level.  
HUM & NOISE: -100dB at rated input level, A Weighted.  
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: 2V RMS into 10kor higher.  
OUTPUT SOURCE IMPEDANCE: Typically 100.  
DIGITAL OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 75.  
HEIGHT: 105mm (4")  
WIDTH: 450mm (17 3/4")  
DEPTH: 400mm (15 3/4")  
WEIGHT: 10kg (22lbs)  
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INDEX  
CD Drawer.................................................................................................................................. Page 6  
Copy Protected CD.................................................................................................................... Page 14  
Date of Manufacture .................................................................................................................... Page 3  
Display LEDs .............................................................................................................................. Page 7  
Front Panel Layout ...................................................................................................................... Page 6  
Ground Lift Switch....................................................................................................................... Page 8  
IEC Power Connector.............................................................................................................Pages 9,12  
Mains/Line Fuse ....................................................................................................................... Page 14  
Mains Supply Connection.......................................................................................................... Page 13  
Mains Switch.............................................................................................................................. Page 9  
Output Terminals...................................................................................................................Pages 8,12  
Placement ............................................................................................................................Pages 5,12  
Power LED.................................................................................................................................. Page 6  
Rear Panel Layout ....................................................................................................................... Page 8  
Remote Control...................................................................................................................Pages 10,14  
Remote IR Socket........................................................................................................................ Page 9  
Safety Precautions....................................................................................................................... Page 5  
Serial Number............................................................................................................................. Page 3  
Stop/Eject Button........................................................................................................................ Page 6  
Terminations............................................................................................................................. Page 13  
Ventilation ................................................................................................................................ Page 12  
Warm-Up Period ....................................................................................................................... Page 13  
XLR Connections...................................................................................................................Pages 8,13  
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CONTACT DETAILS  
All operational, technical and descriptive material published here is subject to change at any time without  
notice. For further product information or queries, please contact us at the address below.  
PLINIUS products are designed and manufactured by:  
Plinius Audio Ltd.  
P.O. Box 1836  
Palmerston North  
New Zealand  
Phone:  
64 6 354 8583  
Facsimile: 64 6 354 8586  
Email:  
Internet:  
©2005 Plinius Audio Ltd.  
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