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COMPACT DISC PLAYER
WADIA 850
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Brief History of Wadia.
Preliminaries
Installation and Set-up
of your Wadia 850
installing the Spiked Feet.
Connecting to Your System
Connecting to AC Power
Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier
Using with
a
Preamplifier.
Opitimizing the Output Level
Optional Digital Inputs/Outputs
Connecting Digital Components
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Choosing
a
Digital Cable.
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Frequently asked questions.
Should I use Balanced or Unbalanced connection?
Why Should I bypass the Preamplifier?
Does the Wadia Digital Volume Control compromise resolution?
Can I bypass the Wadia Digital Volume Control?
What about Analog Sources?
Should I leave the Wadia 850 with the power on?
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Front Panel Controls
Display Features
General Operation
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Remote Control Operation
Digital Volume Control.
Adjusting the Volume.
S e l e c t i n g a n l n p u t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l l
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Inverting Absolute Phase.
Turning Display On/Off.
M u t e M o d e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l l
DSP-Software Mute
Output-Relay Mute
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Track Forward/Rev.
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Pause.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Programming the CD Transport
Single.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Space..
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A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
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Software License Agreement
Environmental Care
Important Safety Precautions
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER
850
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, please read the sections of this
manual where the symbol at
is shown.
Wadia Digital Corporation was founded in 1988, making it one of the
oldest digital audio companies in existence. Wadia was formed by a
group of engineers from Minneapolis-based 3M (Minnesota Mining
and Manufacturing) who had compiled many years of experience in
advanced digital and telecommunications research and development.
Brief History of
Wadia Digital
In the early
this group had become intrigued by the emerging CD
technology. Disappointed by the sound of early CD players, they examined
the designs and found them to be unsophisticated compared with technology
available in other fields of design. In response, they founded Wadia Digital
a company based on the philosophy of applying advanced technology to
improve the performance of digital home entertainment equipment.
Wadia’s first product, the Wadia 2000 Decoding Computer, was a break-
through. For many listeners, it proved the viability of Compact Disc as
a musically involving format. Ever since, Wadia has continued to develop
on the original technology refining, listening and improving along the way.
Wadia’s modular designs mean that new technology is available to current
owners in the form of cost effective upgrades. Here is a brief list of
technological innovations Wadia engineers have pioneered over
the past ten years:
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1988: First outboard DA converter
1988: DigiMaster patented algorithm
(filter optimized for reproducing music)
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1989: First to apply glass fiber optics to home audio
1990: First to recognize jitter as a source of audible distortion
1992: First to perfect digital volume control
1994: First Compact Disc player featuring digital input capability
Now in our tenth year, Wadia continues to re-define the limits of digital
music playback. We are proud to introduce the Wadia 850, one of the
most innovative design to date from Wadia; a breakthrough in sonic
performance and a strong statement of our years of dedication to
the pursuit of musical quality.
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WADIA 850
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
INSTALLATION AND SET-UP
Unpacking
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 your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player 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.
Provided with the Wadia 850 are the following accessories:
Accessories
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AC power cord
Four spiked feet with threaded studs
Four steel coasters
Remote Control
Three type MA batteries
Installing the
Spiked Feet
With the unit still positioned on its side, screw one of the spiked feet into
the bottom of each corner post.
Position the Wadia 850 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.
Do not tip the unit onto the back panel.
This can damage input and/or output connectors.
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WADIA 850
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
CONNECTING THE
WADIA 850
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
your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player at any voltage other than specified
on the rear of the unit may damage the unit. Damage caused by improper
operation is not covered by Wadia warranty. If the voltage specified is
different from your AC voltage, contact your Wadia dealer.
Connecting the
Wadia 850
The best performance is obtained when the Wadia 850 is plugged
directly into the wall with the power cord provided. The Wadia 850 has
power conditioning, surge suppression and an extremely sophisticated
overall protection scheme. It should not be necessary to use surge
protectors, power conditioners or aftermarket power cords. If you wish
to AC Power
to experiment with any of these devices, work closely with your dealer
and most of all, trust your own ears.
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Connecting the
Wadia 850 Compact
Disc Player Directly to
a Power Amplifier
Avoid allowing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or outputs. To
prevent static shocks, touch any grounded surface, such as the Wadia 850
chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. It is unlikely that a static
shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the Wadia 850 Compact Disc
Player circuitry to “lock-up” (see Lock-Up under Trouble Shooting).
Inputs and outputs can be safely connected to the Wadia 850
Compact Disc Player:
1. Before the unit is powered up
2. When the unit is in Relay-Mute mode
(See Mute Modes in Genera/ Operation)
We strongly recommend that you use your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player
connected directly to your power amplifier. Even if you purchased your Wadia
850 with the intention of connecting it to your preamplifier, we suggest that
you try direct connection to your amplifier. Many listeners are surprised by
the improvement in performance over even the most expensive preamplifiers.
To connect your Wadia 850 to a power amplifier, ensure that your power
amplifier is turned off, then simply connect your analog interconnects from
the Wadia 850 analog outputs to the amplifier’s inputs.
Using the
Wadia 850 with a
Preamplifier
While the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player was designed to be used without
a preamplifier, no compromises were made in its design that will prevent
excellent operation in a conventional system with a preamplifier.
When using a preamplifier, bypass the Wadia 850 volume control by setting
it to its maximum setting.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
WADIA 850
Best performance is obtained when operating the Wadia Digital Volume
Control in the top half of its range. If needed, the maximum 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.
Optimizing the
Output Level
The maximum output level of the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player is adjust-
able by means of a set of internal switches. The Wadia 850 is factory set at
4-2 volts to accommodate the most common range of system sensitivity. If
you find that your typical volume level during critical listening is below 50 on
the volume display, then it may be advantageous to use a different setting.
The output level is not user adjustable. If you would like to change the
output level, consult your dealer.
Your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player can be retrofitted to include digital
inputs and/or outputs. Consult your dealer for information on this option.
Optional Digital
Inputs/Outputs
If your Wadia 850 is equipped with the optional digital inputs,
the configuration is as follows:
Connecting Other
Digital Components
to your Wadia 850
Input 1:
Input 2:
Input 3:
Input 4:
Glass-fiber optical
Coaxial with BNC connector
Coaxial with BNC connector
Plastic-optical TOSLINK
The Wadia 850 will automatically adjust to the sampling rate of any of the
standard digital audio formats.
If your Wadia 850 is equipped with the optional digital outputs,
the configuration is as follows:
Output 1: Glass-fiber optical
Output 2: Coaxial with BNC connector
The digital output signal is active at all times when a CD is playing in the
transport.
While the Wadia 850 supports several transmission formats for digital
audio, we recommend using a high quality glass-fiber cable such as the
one available from Wadia. Wadia Digital was the first company to use glass
fiber-optic data transmission in digital audio. We have continually improved
this format and believe that it offers the best, most consistent
performance of all the available options.
Choosing a
Digital Cable
Based on our experience, here is a list of digital interface methods in
descending order of performance:
1. Glass optical
(as implemented by Wadia, with high quality glass optical cable)
2. Coaxial cable using BNC connector
3. Coaxial cable using RCA connector
4. TOSLINK plastic-optical cable
The quality of any of these transmission methods depends on the quality
of the cable and the sophistication of the transmitter and receiver.
If you are using a coaxial cable we recommend that you have the cable
terminated with a BNC connector. This will provide higher performance than
an RCA connector. If you purchased the optional digital inputs or outputs, an
RCA/BNC adaptor is provided. The adaptor can be used for experimentation
between different types of coaxial cables.
Again, we highly recommend that you take advantage of your dealer’s
experience and, most importantly, trust your ears.
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WADIA 850
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 balanced mode.
Your Wadia 850 is designed to maintain many of the advantages of true balanced design when using
the unbalanced outputs. In addition, the Wadia 850 output stage is capable of driving both types of
outputs simultaneously. The balanced outputs use the standard audio pin configuration: pin 1 is
ground, pin 2 is positive, and pin 3 is negative.
Why should I bypass the Preamplifier?
A preamplifier is unnecessary when using your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player. The Wadia 850
provides all the necessary control functions of a preamp while the signal is still in the digital domain.
This avoids the sonic degradation caused by analog circuitry, switches, and wire. The Wadia 850
output stage can drive any power amplifier and any interconnects, even very long lengths.
Does the Wadia Digital Volume Control compromise resolution?
The Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player uses the latest generation of Wadia’s proprietary digital volume
control. The volume level can be varied in the digital domain by means of mathematical manipulation
of the signal, eliminating the distortion and noise that are inevitable with even the best analog volume
controls. While conventional thinking indicates that reducing the volume digitally can sacrifice low level
resolution, Wadia has created an innovative solution. Wadia’s patented digital filtering algorithm produces
a 24 bit output rather than the 16 bits stored on the CD. This high-resolution signal is then used in the
computations which in turn reduce the volume level. This new signal is fed directly to the DAC chips.
Through this innovative method, the Wadia 850 maintains high resolution even at the lowest volume
control settings.
Can I bypass the Wadia Digital Volume Control?
The Digital Volume control can be bypassed by setting the Volume Control to its maximum setting
so that the front panel display shows a volume level of 99.
The Wadia Digital Volume Control operates in the digital domain. It is a computer program which
performs calculations on the numeric values from the CD recording. If the Volume Control is set to its
maximum, 99 on the front panel display, this computer program is bypassed.
What about Analog Sources?
In order to fully realize the potential of this type of system, Wadia has introduced the Wadia 17
Analog-to-Digital converter. Now it is possible to use analog sources, such as a tuner, tape deck, or
even a turntable (in conjunction with a suitable phono stage) in your system without using a conventional
analog preamplifier. Consult your dealer for more information on the Wadia 17 and other future Wadia
Analog-to-Digital products.
Should I leave the Wadia 850 with the power on?
The Wadia 850 is designed to be left with the power on with no harm or wear to the unit. All motors and
laser circuitry turn off when the unit stops playing. If desired, the front display can be turned off (see
Turning off the Display under Remote Operation). Leaving the power on allows the circuitry to remain
in thermal stability, which provides better performance and longer life. Careful listeners will notice that the
sound of the Wadia 850 will improve steadily after the unit is powered-up. A new unit will undergo more
dramatic changes when power is applied for the first time. If you turn off your Wadia 850 for more than
an hour, you will find that the unit will undergo similar, but less dramatic improvement once power is
reapplied. Depending on the resolution of the system and the attentiveness of the listener, you may find
that the sound continues to improve over the first several weeks of operation. Although there are many
theories on why this occurs, none have been proven. However, years of listening experience has
confirmed this phenomenon.
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WADIA 850
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
GENERAL OPERATION
Using the switch located directly above the AC power input, turn the switch
to the ON position.
Turning on
the Wadia 850
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 l/2 dB
PREVIOUS TRACK
PLAY NEXT TRACK
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This button will cause the unit to
move to the previous track and
begin playing.
This button will cause the
unit to advance to the next
track and begin playing.
OPEN
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CLOSE STOP
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If the drawer is open, pushing this
button will CLOSE the drawer.
If the CD is playing, pushing this
button will STOP playing.
If the unit is not playing, pushing
this button will open the drawer.
VOLUME DOWN
Decrease the volume by l/2 dB
Example:
To open the drawer while the unit
is playing, push the button once to
stop, and once more to open.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER
WADIA 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.
Display Screen
VOLUME:
Indicated by two digit
numeric display.
TRANSPORT STATUS SCREEN:
Indicates transport operations.
PHASE:
Green indicates non-inverted (standard mode).
Red indicates inverted.
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TRACK
TOTAL REMAIN
AUTO CUE
INDEX
PROGRAM
SINGLE
DELETE
MUTE
Illuminates when unit is muted.
will flash when pause is
engaged.
Units with optional digital inputs:
This indicator will also show
selected digital input numerically.
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WADIA 850
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 three type&M 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 the phillips head screw.
Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery holders.
Transport
Programming
Display
Direct Access
Enter
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Phase Invert
INPUT
Input Select
Drawer Open /Close
0
Pause
Play
Search
stop
Volume
Track Forward /Rev
A/B Repeat
Repeat
Single Track
Transport Time
Mode
Index
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER
WADIA 850
Whenever the volume control keys are pressed, the volume for both
Adjusting the Volume
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 dB change in volume.
The Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player has four digital inputs, plus the internal
CD drive. Any of the inputs can be selected from the remote control by
pressing the input key. Each time the input key is pressed, the next input is
selected. For example, if you are listening to CD input and you press the
input select, Input 1 will be selected, press it again, and Input 2 will be
selected and so on. After Input 4, the list will begin again with the CD input.
Selecting an Input
(on units with
optional digital
inputs)
The Wadia 850 has the ability to invert absolute phase in the digital domain.
Pressing the Phase Invert key on the remote control will cause the Wadia
850 to invert phase; pressing it again will switch the phase back to normal.
Phase is indicated with a green (normal phase) or red (inverted phase)
LED display.
Inverting Absolute
Phase
By pressing the Display On or Off key, the Wadia 850 display can be turned
off completely.
Turning Display
On/Off
If the display is turned off, it will reappear briefly whenever a Wadia 850
function key on the remote control is pressed.
The Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player has two mute modes that are auto-
matically implemented under different circumstances.
Mute Modes
When the Mute key is pressed on the remote control, the Wadia 850
Compact Disc Player’s DSP engine transmits a stream of zero signal level
samples to the DAC section, which results in zero output.
DSP-Software Mute
The Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player has mute relay connected between the
positive and negative outputs. When this relay is engaged, it connects the
positive output to the negative output, reducing the output to zero. This
relay, which produces an audible click when it engages or disengages, is
not in the music signal path. The mute relay is engaged:
1. When the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player detects AC input level below
its minimum operating range.
Output-Relay Mute
2. Each time the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player power switch is turned on.
3. When the volume control is set to zero AND the mute key on the remote
control is pressed.
When the Wadia 850 is in either Mute Mode, the Display will indicate this by
displaying the word, “MUTE.”
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER
WADIA 850
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (continued)
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 playing, suspends
PLAY. Pressing the PLAY button will resume play at the point where the
pause button was pressed.
PLAY: After a Compact Disc has been loaded into the drawer, pressing
this button plays the disc beginning with the first track on the disc or in
a sequenced program. Pressing this button while the drawer is open,
closes the drawer and begins play with the first track on the disc or in a
sequenced program.
PROGRAMMING THE CD TRANSPORT
Program: Pressing this button enters all tracks subsequently chosen with
the numeric keys (up to a total of 20 selections) as par-t of a programmed
sequence.
Programming a sequence of tracks can be done either in the stop mode or
in the play mode.
To program a sequence of tracks from a compact disc while in the stop
mode, first press the program button. The program indicator will illuminate in
the display window. Next, 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 indicated in the
area where index is usually identified, and the total program playback time
of the sequence will be updated as each track is programmed.
To program a sequence of tracks from a compact disc while in the play
mode, the procedure is the same. The only difference is that the total
program’s playback time will not be displayed.
A program will continue to be held in memory, even after that
program has been completely played.
When programmed playback is ended by pressing the stop button, the
program will continue to be held in memory. However, if the stop button is
pressed a second time, the program indicator on the display will go out
and the programmed contents will be erased from memory.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Single: 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 display window), then press the repeat indicator (the repeat
button will illuminate in the display window), and then press the numeric
button(s) which correspond(s) to the track you would like to repeat. Playback
of the track selected will begin immediately. At the conclusion of the track the
transport will return to the beginning of that track again, and in this way the
selected track will be repeated.
Delete: This button is the opposite of normal programming. Pressing this
button while a program is being entered, erases the entire entered program.
To play an entire disc, except for specific tracks that you do not want to hear,
press this button and then the numeric keys corresponding the tracks you
would like to delete (up to 20 selections).
Clear: When the program indicator is illuminated in the display window.
To eliminate a particular track from a programmed sequence, first press the
check button until the track which you would like to eliminate is selected.
Then press the clear button which will clear that particular track from memory.
Time: This button switches between the various time modes on the display.
Before play, the total time on the disc, or in a sequence program, is shown.
Once a disc starts to play the elapsed time of that track will be shown.
Pressing the button on the remote control once will cause the display to
indicate the remaining time in that track (remain). Pressing this button on
the remote control again will cause the display to indicate the remaining
time on the entire disc, or in a sequenced program (total remain).
Auto Space: Pressing this button will provide a four second space between
tracks on disc, irrespective of the actual time between tracks on disc.
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 programmed tracks.
The programmed contents of a sequence can also be checked during play-
back, however, the total program’s playback time will not be displayed.
Repeat: Pressing this button will cause the entire disc to repeat continuously.
Pressing this button a second time will take the transport out of the repeat
mode. Pressing this button once, following pressing the single button, will
cause the track that is playing, or has been selected, to repeat continuously.
Pressing either the stop or open buttons will also take the transport out of
the repeat mode.
A/B: This button is used to define a section of a disc that is to be repeated
continuously. Pressing this button once defines the beginning point (A) of the
section to be repeated and pressing this button again defines the ending
point (B) of the section repeated. Pressing the button a third time will
disengage the A/B procedure.
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WADIA 850
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
APPENDICES
Lock-up
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
Agreement
IMPORTANT! THIS AGREEMENT SETS FORTH TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR THE DigiMaster SOFTWARE.
The DigiMaster software is copyrighted and patented. It is the property
of Wadia Digital Corporation of River Falls, Wisconsin.
Title to Licensed Software is not transferred to the customer. The customer
is granted a nonexclusive license to use the Licensed Software on a
single CD Player basis. The Licensed Software cannot be shared among
multiple CD Players. Each CD Player must have it’s own separately
Licensed Software.
At Wadia Digital Corp.‘s sole discretion, Wadia Digital shall provide
customer with updates of the Licensed Software. Wadia Digital retains
the right to provide the Licensed Software updates for a fee. The customer
may refuse to accept such Licensed Software updates.
Environmental Care
Wadia Digital makes every effort to be an environmentally conservative
company. We appreciate it if our customers join our efforts. Please
dispose of batteries and packing material in a manner that is
environmentally responsible.
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WADIA 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
direct sunlight or low temperatures.
3. This product is equipped with a three prong AC power cord which
includes an earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three
connectors must always be used. If your electrical outlets will not
accept this type of plug, an adapter may be purchased. If an adapter is
necessary, be sure it is an approved type and that it is used properly,
supplying an earth ground. If you are not sure of the integrity of your
home’s electrical system, contact a licensed electrician for assistance.
4.
AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product.
If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is an approved type and
has sufficient current carrying capacity to power this product.
5.
Before cleaning the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player, always disconnect
the power supply cord. Use a soft cloth and, if necessary, dampen
with plain water. Never apply water, or any other cleaner, directly to
the chassis.
6. If you smell smoke, or an abnormal smell, immediately unplug the
Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player from the power supply and contact
your Wadia dealer.
7. Unplug unit if it becomes wet.
8. Replace fuse only with the exact type originally included.
100 volt: (1) 1 amp Slo-Blo
120 volt: (1) 1 amp Slo-Blo
220 volt: (2) l/2 amp Slo-Blo
240 volt: (2) l/2 amp Slo-Blo
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE WADIA
850 CD PLAYER!
Do not attempt to repair or modify your Wadia 850 CD Player.
All service should be performed by qualified service personnel.
Do not open the unit while it is attached to the AC outlet.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER
WADIA 850
SPECIFICATIONS
32 Times Resampling DigiMaster
Decoding Software
24 Bits
Digital Processing
Capability
Digital Resolution
21 Bits
One pair of Balanced (XLR); One pair of Unbalanced (RCA).
Analog Outputs
Both can be used simultaneously.
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Glass Fiber-Optic (ST), 1 SP/DIF (BNC).
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Digital Outputs
(optional)
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Glass Fiber-Optic (ST), 2
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SP/DIF (BNC), 1
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Plastic Optical (Toslink).
Digital Inputs
(optional)
Output Impedance
Power Consumption
Weight
Less than 15 ohms
25 watts
42 Ibs. Unit itself; 49 Ibs. Shipping Weight
17” Wide, 16” Deep (not including connectors), 7” High (including spiked feet)
Dimensions
WARRANTY
This Warranty covers the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player. Wadia Digital warrants that this product shall be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for:
1
year for the transport mechanism’s mechanical structure and associated electronics,
and 5 years for all other parts of the product (excluding batteries).
The warranty period begins at the date of sale and is subject to the following requirements and understandings:
1) The product must not have been modified in any manner whatsoever, or the warranty is immediately voided.
2) The product must not have been stored in humid, damp environment; nor subjected to weather, water, or
salt spray.
3) During the warranty period Wadia Digital will repair the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player to working order, or,
at Wadia’s option, replace a defective Wadia 850 with a similar available product, at no cost to the owner for
labor, materials, and shipping charges from Wadia Digital, River Falls, Wisconsin.
4) Wadia Digital shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
arising from the loss of property or other damage or losses due to the failure of a Wadia 850 Compact Disc
Player. Wadia Digital will not pay for loss of use or inconvenience caused by the failure of a Wadia 850
Compact Disc Player. Wadia Digital will not pay for damage caused to other audio components caused by
the failure of the Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player within the limits allowed by State Law.
5) All repairs performed after the warranty period has expired will be billed to the owner and will carry a 90 day
warranty on parts and labor.
6) The customer is responsible for the shipping charges for all repairs, warranty or non-warranty, shipped to
Wadia Digital. Wadia Digital will pay return shipping to the customer or dealer (within the United States) for
all warranty repairs. Special shipping methods or services will not be covered by Wadia Digital.
7) All repairs must be serviced by Wadia Digital or an authorized service facility.
8) This product is only warranted in the country of original sale by Wadia Digital.
REV. A
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