CD-777 Premier Class Compact Disk Processor Owner’s Manual Ver 1.7.
FCC Declaration of Conformity - United States only Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Class B Equipment FCC WARNING: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
DANGER - invisible laser radiation when opened and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. All warnings on the component and in its operating instructions should be adhered t o. Retain this Owner’s Manual for future reference. CAUTION - use of all controls, adjustment or performance of procedures other than specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres. On power sources The mains power cable should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched, especially near the plug or back panel receptacle. The component should not be disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the component itself has been turned off.
Contents WARNINGS 3 Section 1 - Unpacking and Setup 1.1 Unpacking 1.2 Setup 7 8 Section 2 - Component Overview 2.1 CD-777 Front Panel 2.2 CD-777 Rear Panel 2.3 RCD-777 Remote Control 9 10 11 Section 3 - Operation/Functions 3.1 Power ON/OFF 3.2 Standby 3.3 Loading 3.4 Display 3.5 Play/Pause 3.6 Stop 3.
3.8 REV/Reverse 3.9 Numeric Pad (RCD-777 only) 3.10 Repeat (RCD-777 only) 3.11 A-B (RCD-777 only) 3.12 kHz/OptiSample® (RCD-777 only) 3.13 Brightness (RCD-777 only) 3.14 Time (RCD-777 only) 3.15 Scan (RCD-777 only) 3.16 Program (RCD-777 only) 3.17 Shuffle (RCD-777 only) 15 15 16 16 17 19 19 19 20 21 Section 4 - Transport/DAC 4.1 DAC Input (RCD-777 only) 4.
Section 1 - Unpacking and Setup Thank you for purchasing this AMR Premier Class component. We hope you derive as much pleasure from using this component as we have enjoyed making it for you. 1.1 Unpacking This section refers to the unpacking of the CD-777 and its subsequent setup. Upon unpacking, please find: Please check that all contents are present i. CD-777 Premier Class Compact Disk Processor. ii. Aluminium CD puck. iii. RCD-777 Remote Commander. iv. Mains power cable. v. CD-777 Owner’s Manual. vi.
1.2 Setup CD-777 System Setup (CD-777 + AM-777 + Speaker) The following diagram graphically illustrates the standard connection of the CD-777 in a two-channel system. Speaker R Speaker L HF HF LF LF Speaker Cable Optional IC-777 (RCA or XLR-type) interconnect may be purchased separately Speaker Cable No User Serviceable Components Inside. For service, contact your Authorised Dealer or Distributor. Any modifications to this equipment will void all warranties.
Section 2 - Component Overview 2.1 CD-777 Front Panel F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F1. STANDBY: to place the CD-777 in active or standby mode. F2. REV/REVERSE: to select the previous track/fast reverse. F3. PLAY/PAUSE: to initiate playback/pause once a compact disk has been correctly loaded. F4. FWD/FORWARD: to select the following track/fast forward. F5. STOP: to halt/stop play.
2.2 CD-777 Rear Panel R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R1. XLR outputs: for the connection of XLR interconnects. R2. RCA outputs: for the connection RCA interconnects. R3. USB input: for the connection of a USB input signal. R4/5. S/P-DIF input & output: for the connection of an S/P-DIF source & of an external DAC. R6. INFRA-RED link: for the connection of a wireline remote control. R7. 115V/230V: to switch to the correct local mains voltage. R8.
2.3 RCD-777 Remote Control RC1 RC2 RC15 RC3 RC14 RC4 RC13 RC5 RC12 RC11 RC6 RC10 RC9 RC7 RC8 RC1. Numeric Pad: to enter track selections. RC2. REPEAT: to select a repeat mode. RC3. A-B: to select an excerpt from a track to repeat. RC4. DAC: to alternate between transport, integrated and DAC modes. RC5. STANDBY: to place the CD-777 in active or standby mode. RC6. REV/REVERSE: to fast reverse or select the previous track. RC7. STOP: to halt/stop play. RC8.
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Section 3 - Operation/Functions 3.1 Power On/Off Once powered OFF: always wait 30 seconds before switching on again Use the rocker switch ‘POWER’ (R9) at the rear of the CD-777 to switch mains power ON/OFF to the CD-777. Always wait at least 30 seconds before switching on again. This is to enable the circuits in the CD-777 to shutdown properly. The display will light up to indicate the unit is switched on and ready for use. This should take just under 1 minute as the CD processor is warming up. 3.
3.3 Loading Always use the CD puck To play a compact disc, slide back the top-loading CD door. Remove the CD puck and place the compact disc in the large circular recess in the well, with its transparent playing surface facing down. The label side of the compact disc MUST face UP. Replace the CD puck in the centre and close the lid. Make sure the CD puck is correctly centred and positively engaged.
3.7 FWD/Forward At any time, pressing FWD/Forward once on either the front panel (F4) or the RCD-777 (RC9), the next track will be selected. By holding down FWD/Forward playback will fast forward until the button is released. 3.8 REV/Reverse At any time, pressing REV/Reverse once on either the front panel (F2) or the RCD-777 (RC6), the previous track will be selected. By holding down REV/Reverse, playback will reverse until the button is released. 3.
3.10 Repeat (RCD-777 only) If the REPEAT button (RC2) is pressed once: Repeat One will be displayed and the current track will be repeated. If the REPEAT button (RC2) is pressed AGAIN: Repeat All will be displayed: once the last track of the compact disc has been played, instead of stopping, the CD-777 will revert to Track 1. 3.11 A-B (RCD-777 only) The A-B button (RC3) is for the manual selection of a chosen piece of music within a track for repetition.
will be displayed with the letter ‘B’ flashing. This means that it has commenced the selection of that passage of music. By pressing the A-B button (RC3) again: Repeat All will be displayed with the letter ‘B’ no longer flashing. This is to confirm the particular passage of music has been identified and repeat will commence. To cancel this program, press the A-B button (RC3) again. 3.
discarded and re-placed with a re-computed version. This new version of the music is mainly linearly scaled up using a whole number as scaling factor and resolution/edge enhanced. The sonic result of oversampling mirrors those of resolution enhancement in digital photographs: more apparent detail is noticeable. However, impulse reproduction is slightly distorted, leading often to a slight perception of an edginess or graininess. d.
3.13 Brightness (RCD-777 only) The BRIGHTNESS button (RC11) allows for the adjustment of the display on the front panel of the CD-777. There are 4 different brightness settings including display off. Unlike other CD machines, with a separate power supply, the CD-777’s display has no impact upon the sonic performance. 3.
By pressing the SCAN button again: Intro Scan 30s will be displayed and the first 30 seconds of every track will be played until all tracks have been played. 3.16 Program (RCD-777 only) Press the PROGRAM button (RC13) and: Program No: 01 will be displayed. Thereafter select the track via the Numeric Pad (RC1). Program No: 02 will then be displayed and the same routine is repeated. To commence playback, press PLAY/PAUSE (RC8).
3.17 Shuffle (RCD-777 only) Press the SHUFFLE button (RC15) and the playback of music tracks will be randomly selected.
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Section 4 - Transport/DAC The CD-777 may also function as a dedicated transport or DAC. AMR jitterless technology Rest assured that with AMR’s proprietary jitterless technology, either as a transport or a DAC, using either USB or S/P-DIF connections, the music signal remains jitterless. 4.1 DAC Input (RCD-777 only) The DAC button (RC4) is for the replay of music on the CD-777 from music stored on a computer hard-drive via an S/P-DIF or USB cable connection.
4.2 Transport Output (RCD-777 only) As transport, the CD-777 runs jitterless The CD-777 with its S/P-DIF connections may be used as a transport (via the output) or as a standalone DAC (via the input). With the CD-777 in Standby mode, connect the desired interconnect cable from the S/P-DIF output of the CD-777 to the desired external DAC. Then power on and press the DAC button (RC4) to select: SOURCE Activate the CD-777 before powering up the external DAC to ensure the signal is detected.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Solution “Disc Error” or “No Disc” is shown • dirty or heavily scratched CD disc • wrong disc type • clean the CD disc • replace with a proper CD disc Disc spinning erratically • dirty or heavily scratched CD disc • CD puck improperly attached • clean the CD disc • replace CD puck properly No power when the power button is set to ON • poor or no power plug connection at power point • blown fuse at mains plug • insert the power plug firmly into t
