971CD Transport Information&Operation Manual
971CD Transport
971CD Transport Information&Operation Manual Table of Contents Preliminaries Wadia Digital – A Brief History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation and Set-up Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thank You All of us at Wadia would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the Wadia 971 CD Transport. We sincerely believe that your Wadia 971 CD Transport 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 971 CD Transport.
971CD Transport Installation and Set-up Unpacking Use care in unpacking your Wadia 971 CD Transport. Inspect it for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. ! Do not plug your Wadia 971 CD Transport 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.
Connecting to Your System CHECK VOLTAGE HERE ! Check to make sure your Wadia 971 CD Transport has been manufactured for operation at your AC line Voltage. Attempting to use the Player at any voltage other than the specified on the rear of the unit may damage the unit. Damage caused by improper operation is not covered by warranty. If the voltage specified is different from your AC voltage, contact your Wadia dealer.
971CD Transport Choosing a Digital Cable While the Wadia 971 CD Transport supports all currently accepted high-quality transmission formats for digital audio, we recommend using the ST glass-optical cable that is included in your accessory kit or another high-quality ST glass-optical cable. Wadia Digital was the first company to use glass fiber-optic data transmission in digital audio.
Using the Clocklink Connection The Wadia 971 CD Transport is the second 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 971’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.
71CD Transport Configuring The Wadia 971 CD Transport 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 to your Wadia 971 CD Transport without adjusting the configuration settings, then adjust them for maximum performance at a convenient time. Configuring the Digital Outputs You can configure each digital output separately.
Configuring Resolution Enhancement When the Wadia 971 CD Transport is turned on, it will automatically switch to a preset Resolution Enhancement Mode. You can configure the Wadia 971 CD Transport to switch to your preferred Resolution Enhancement Mode. (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.
971CD Transport General Operation Using the switch located directly above the AC power input, turn the switch to the ON position. Disc Formats The Wadia 971 CD Transport will not only play CD's recorded in the Red Book CD standard (including CD-R and CD-RW), but it also can play discs recorded in several of the other popular formats: MP3, FLAC and WMA*. The Wadia 971 CD Transport will display the file format in the upper right hand corner of the display panel.
Display Features Track Transport Functions Playback Options Format Time Display Functions Wadia 971 CD Transport features a large display screen. The top section shows the status of the transport. The bottom of the display indicates preamp functions, as described below. Turn-On Screen This screen is displayed each time the Wadia 971 CD Transport is powered-up.
971CD Transport Changing Between Screens Pressing the ENTER key will cause the display to change to the next display screen. As you continue to press the enter key, the display will “scroll” through all available display screens, then return to the beginning. The order of the display screens is: 1. Main Status Screen 2. Emphasis Screen (displays whether disc is recorded using pre-emphasis) 3. Configure Output 1 4. Configure Output 2 5. Configure Output 3 6. Configure ClockLink 7.
TRACK BACK/FORWARD : Pressing these buttons allows access to the previous or next track on a CD. SEARCH BACK/FORWARD : Pressing these buttons allows fast reverse or fast forward access through a track. Pressing the PLAY button to resumes normal playback. STOP : Pressing this button while a CD is playing stops PLAY. PAUSE : Pressing this button, while a CD is playing, suspends PLAY. Pressing the PLAY button will resume play at the point where the pause button was pressed.
971CD Transport Operating a Wadia Decoding Computer The Wadia 971 CD Transport remote control can be used to operate any of the following Wadia Decoding Computers: • Wadia 1000 (1995 Upgrade or later) • Wadia 2000 (1995 Upgrade or later) • Wadia X64 (1995 Upgrade or later) • Wadia 25 • Wadia 27ix • Wadia series 9 Decoding Computer System • Wadia 521 decoding computer For more instructions, consult the owner’s manual for the Decoding Computer.
Safety Precautions ! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! ! To get the best performance from your Wadia 971 CD Transport, and for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. 1 Before operating the Wadia 971 CD Transport please read all operating and safety instructions. 2 Never place the Wadia 971 CD Transport near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stove, or other appliances that produce heat.
