HD 970 CD Player
OWNER’S MANUAL
HD 970
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Power for the Digital Revolution®
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon
HD 970 CD player.
The HD 970 is an exceptionally well-engineered
product that offers high performance and ease
of use.
RLS-II was a natural, yet radical evolution of the
original RLS concept.
I Asynchronous Digital Processing for
Highest Possible Jitter Rejection based
on a 32bit DSP
Since then, dramatic progress has been made in
Digital Signal Processing, allowing the integra-
tion of DSP's in a standalone CD Player and the
implementation of a very powerful algorithm in
the digital domain: the birth of the RLS-III.
I Real-time Linear Smoothing III
I Two Digital Inputs (One Optical and
One Coaxial) for Dramatic Sound
Quality Improvement of External
Devices
Along with conventional CD audio discs, the
HD 970 is also compatible with MP3 data from
CDs and most recordable CD formats.
Using theoretical roots of the RLS, RLS-III has set
new standards for dynamic range and shifted
noise to an absolute non-audible frequency
range with very high jitter rejection. The result is
an astonishing common signal format of 24 bits
at a sampling frequency of 384 kHz.
We ask that you take a few minutes to read
through this Owner’s Manual to familiarize your-
self with the controls and functions. This brief
investment of time will yield dividends in the
form of years of listening pleasure.
I CD Playback with CD Text Functionality,
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag Information
I Digital Output for Direct Connection to
Outboard Digital-to-Analog Converters
This 24 bits/384 kHz signal format allows
Harman Kardon engineers to take a minimalist
approach to the subsequent analog filtering,
without paying any penalty in the form of the
aliasing errors and artifacts.
I Sophisticated Programming Features to
Automatically Play Tracks in
Preprogrammed or Random Order
If you have any questions about this product, its
installation or operation, please contact your
dealer, as they are your best source of local
information.
I Full compatibility with CD-R and CD-RW
format to play (finalized) recordable
and erasable discs without problems.
Harman Kardon's analog processing legacy has
been expressed to its optimal level in the output
stage of the HD 970 with High Definition, Wide
Bandwidth and Low Feedback circuitry in a pure
Class A configuration, using only high grade
components.
Description and Features
Ever since its introduction in 1992,
Harman Kardon RLS (Real-time Linear
Smoothing) conversion technology has been
hailed as an efficient, high performance means
of transforming the, at that time 16-bit, digital
signal from CD to high quality analog. The short
RLS signal path resulted in hitherto unknown
clarity and detail, in combination with awesome
dynamic resolution of the critical bass frequen-
cies.
A unique feature of the HD 970 is that it allows
other source components to be played back
using the high-grade audiophile digital-to-ana-
log convertors inside the CD player. Especially
source components using older and less power-
ful convertors will benefit from this feature.
Important Note: The player will only output
2-channel PCM signals. Neither multi-channel
Dolby Digital or DTS nor their 2-channel down-
mix signals will be output.
CLASS 1
LASER
INTRODUCTION 3
Information
Installation Location
Important Safety Information
Unpacking
I To assure proper operation, and to avoid the
potential for safety hazards, place the unit on
a firm and level surface. When placing the unit
on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any
mounting hardware can support the weight of
the product.
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your HD 970 has been designed for use with
230-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage
other than that for which it is intended can create
a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the
unit.
The carton and shipping materials used to pro-
tect your new HD 970 during shipment were
specially designed to cushion it from shock and
vibration. We suggest that you save the carton
and packing materials for use in shipping if you
move or should the unit ever need repair.
I Make certain that proper space is provided
both above and below the unit for ventilation.
If this product will be installed in a cabinet or
other enclosed area, make certain that there is
sufficient air movement within the cabinet.
If you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specific model, or about
the line voltage in your area, contact your selling
dealer before plugging the unit into a wall out-
let.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage,
you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-
fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton down to a more two-
dimensional appearance. Other cardboard
inserts may be stored in the same manner.
Packing materials that cannot be collapsed
should be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.
I Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.
We do not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all electrical
devices, do not run power cords under rugs or
carpets or place heavy objects on them.
Damaged power cords should be replaced
immediately by an authorized service depot with
cords meeting factory specifications.
If you do not wish to save the packaging
materials, please note that the carton and other
sections of the shipping protection are
recyclable. Please respect the environment and
discard those materials at a local recycling
center.
I Avoid moist or humid locations.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,
soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-
ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, thin-
ner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may dam-
age the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying
insecticide near the unit.
Handle The AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC
outlet always pull the plug, never pull the cord.
If you do not intend to use the unit for any con-
siderable length of time, disconnect the plug
from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open The Cabinet
Moving The Unit
There are no user-serviceable components inside
this product. Opening the cabinet may present a
shock hazard, and any modification to the prod-
uct will void your guarantee. If water or any
metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a
staple accidentally falls inside the unit, discon-
nect it from the AC power source immediately,
and consult an authorized service station.
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect
any interconnection cords with other compo-
nents, and make certain that you disconnect the
unit from the AC outlet.
CAUTION: The HD 970 uses a laser system. To
prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do
not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of
the safety mechanisms provided for your protec-
tion. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To
ensure proper use of this product, please read
this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for
future use. Should the unit require maintenance
or repair, please contact your local
Harman Kardon service station. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
4 INFORMATION
Front-Panel Controls
HD 970
Play
Pause
Stop
SKip/Search
Display
Open/Close
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Main Information Display
Power On/Off (Standby)
Open/Close
Play
Pause
Stop
Skip/Search (Previous)
Skip/Search (Next)
Dimmer
1
Main Information Display: This display
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Stop: Press this button to stop the disc
8
Skip/Search (Next): Press to move forward
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the CD player.
currently being played or to exit program mode
(see page 13 for complete information).
through the music tracks on a CD. Keep the
button pressed to search forwards at one of the
available speeds.
2
Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button
7
Skip/Search (Previous): Press this button
once to turn the CD player on, press it again to
put the unit in the Standby mode.
to move backward through the music tracks on
a CD disc. Keep the button pressed to search
backwards at one of the available speeds.
9
Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the
brightness of the Information Display by 50% or
to turn the display off completely in the
following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ➜ HALF
BRIGHTNESS ➜ OFF ➜ FULL BRIGHTNESS.
3
Open/Close: Press this button to open or
close the Disc Tray.
4
Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume
Important Note: When the unit is turned off
playback after Pause has been pressed.
(to Standby), pressing the Play button
4
9
on the front or on the remote will automatically
turn on the player and start playback.
5
Pause: Press this button to momentarily
pause playback. To resume playback, press the
button again. If a CD is playing, the sound will
be muted.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5
Rear-Panel Connections
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∞
§
Digital Output
Audio Outputs
Remote Control Input
Remote Control Output
AC Power Cord
Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs
¡ Digital Output: Connect this jack to the
coaxial digital input of an external digital-to-ana-
log converter for direct access to the digital signals
of the CD player or the external digital audio
source. DO NOT connect this jack to the standard
audio inputs of any device.
£ Remote Control Input:
∞ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an
AC outlet. If the outlet is switch controlled, make
certain that the switch is in the ON position.
Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor
or the remote control output of another compati-
ble Harman Kardon product. This will enable the
remote control system to operate even when the
front panel Remote Sensor
It will also allow use of the CD player with
optional, external control systems.
§ Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs:
Connect these jacks to the coaxial or optical
digital output of an external audio source. This
will enable you to have the digital-to-analog
conversion of that source done by the high-
grade audiophile digital-to-analog convertors in
the HD 970 rather than the (older ones) in the
external source, for better audio quality.
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is blocked.
™ Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the
CD audio inputs of your receiver, surround
processor or preamplifier.
¢ Remote Control Output: Connect this
jack to the input of another compatible
Harman Kardon remote controlled device to
have the remote sensor on the CD player pro-
vide signals to other products.
6 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
Remote Control Functions
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2
3
4
5
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Power Off
Power On
Numeric Controls
Program Button
Clear Button
Repeat Button
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Repeat A B Button
Skip Buttons
Search Buttons
Play/Pause Button
Stop Button
+10/-10 Buttons
Random Button
Time Button
Check Button
Open/Close Button
Display Button
Folder Buttons
Source Button
Info Button
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 7
Remote Control Functions
0
Power Off: Press this button to put the
4
Clear Button: Press this button to remove
B
+10/-10 Buttons: Press the +10 button to
unit in the Standby mode.
selected or all tracks from the programmed
sequence. (See page 13 for complete information
on programming the CD player.)
move to the 10th track after the current track
playing. Press the -10 button to move to the
10th track before the track currently playing.
1
Power On: Press this button to turn on the
CD player. Note that in order for the Power On
button to operate, AC power must be applied to
5
Repeat Button: Press this button once to
C
Random Button: Press this button to
the unit, and the Status Mode Indicator
should glow orange (See page 11 for more infor-
mation). The unit will also turn on when the Play
2
repeat only the track that is currently being
played, and note that the REPEAT and ONE indi-
cators will light in the Information Display.
Press the button a second time so that the
REPEAT and ALL indicators are illuminated to
repeat all tracks on the disc. (See page 14 for
more information on Repeat Play.)
have all of the tracks played in a random order.
(See page 10 for more information.)
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Time Button: Press this button to select
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or Open/Close
6B
button is pressed.
the time display. In normal operation, the display
will show the running time of a track being
played. Press the button once to check the time
remaining for the track in play. Press the button
a third time to view the elapsed time for the CD
being played, and a last time for the total play
time remaining for the disc in play (See page 11).
2
Numeric Controls: Press these buttons to
select a specific track on a disc. The unit will
immediately search for the track and begin to play
it. For tracks 1 through 9 on a disc, you need only
press the desired number. For tracks 10 and
above, the second and third digit of the number
must be entered within two seconds of the first
digit. (See page 10 for more information.) These
buttons are also used to enter track numbers into
the memory for pre-programmed play lists. (See
page 13 for complete information on program-
ming the CD player.)
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Repeat A B Button: Press this button to
repeat a segment of the disc. Press the button
once to mark the start of the portion to be repeat-
ed. Press it again at the end of the desired
E
Check Button: Press this button to check
sequence.The marked passage will play continu-
the order of tracks programmed into the
CD player's memory. (See page 13 for complete
information on programming the CD player.)
ously until the Stop button
A
is pressed. (See
page 14 for more information on Repeat Play.)
7
Skip Buttons: Press one of these buttons
F
Open/Close: Press this button to open or
close the disc drawer. The drawer may also be
closed by pressing the Play button , or
by gently pressing the edge of the drawer.
to move to the next track fl·, or to move
back to the previous track ‡fi (See page 12).
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Program Button: Press this button to
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begin the process of programming the CD player
to play the tracks on a disc in a specific order.
Once the button is pressed, enter each of the
desired track numbers in quick succession using
8
Search Buttons: Press one of these but-
tons to search forward or backwards
through a disc to locate a particular por-
—
However, we do not recommend pushing the
drawer, as damage to the transport mechanism
may result.
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tion of the selection being played. Holding the
buttons pressed for some seconds will increase
the search speed (see page 12).
the Numeric Controls
entered the tracks to be played, press the Play
button to begin the programmed sequence.
2. When you have
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Display Button: Press this button once to
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dim the front panel display to half brightness.
Press it again to turn the display lights off com-
pletely. Another press will return the display to
normal brightness.
(See page 13 for complete information
on programming the CD player.)
9
Play/Pause Button: Press this button to
start the playback of a CD. If the CD drawer is
open, pressing this button will automatically
close the drawer. Press this button once during
playback to momentarily stop a disc. When the
button is pressed again, the disc will resume play
at the point it was stopped.
H
Folder Buttons: Press the Folder + button
to move to the next folder with MP3 data, and
the Folder - button to move to the previous fold-
er with MP3 data.
A
Stop: Press this button to stop the disc cur-
I
Source Button: Press this button to
rently being played or to escape from the pro-
gram mode (see page 13 for complete informa-
tion).
switch between the CD player's output and the
output of other sources connected to one of the
digital inputs § (See page 12 for more informa-
tion).
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Info Button: Pressing this button consecu-
tive times shows the different CD Text informa-
tion available on a CD, or ID3 and other infor-
mation available on a disc with MP3 data. To
return to normal Track number / Time indication
press the Time button
D. (See page 11 for
more).
8 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Installation
To prevent possible damage to your speakers
and other components in your audio system, it is
important that ALL components, including the
HD 970 and your receiver or preamp and ampli-
fiers, are turned off and unplugged from their AC
power source when installing any new compo-
nent.
NOTE: When replacing batteries, always replace
both at the same time. When the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time, it is also a
good idea to remove the batteries so that the
potential for corrosion or damage is avoided.
If the HD 970 is installed behind a cabinet or
other obstruction that may block the path
between the front-panel Remote Sensor and
the location of the remote, an optional external
IR sensor may be used. Connect the sensor to
the Remote IR-In Jack £ on the rear panel.
This jack may also be connected to the IR-
Output jack of another compatible Harman
Kardon component or a compatible IR-system-
remote product.
Connecting the HD 970 to your audio system is
simple. Using standard RCA-to-RCA interconnect
cords, connect the left and right Audio Output
jacks ™ on the rear panel to the CD input jacks
on your receiver, surround processor or preampli-
fier.
If your system includes an optional external
digital-to-analog converter, or if you are using a
receiver or other processor that has the capabili-
ty to decode PCM digital input signals, connect
the Digital Output jack ¡ to the Coaxial
Digital input on the decoder. Make certain to use
a coaxial-style interconnect cable, as standard
audio cables will not perform as well.
You may also use the IR Sensor in the HD 970 to
send commands to other compatible remote
controlled products. Connect the Remote IR-
Out jack ¢ to the input of the other product
or system.
Connect the power to a nonswitched AC wall
outlet or to the accessory outlet on the rear of
another audio device in your system and you are
ready to go!
If you have additional external audio sources,
you might want to connect their coaxial or opti-
cal digital output to the Coaxial or Optical
Digital Inputs § on the rear panel of the CD
player. This will enable you to use the audiophile
high-grade digital-to-analog convertors and pro-
cessing power in the HD 970 rather than the
(older and less-powerful) convertors of your
external source.
NOTE: When using the accessory outlet on
another product to power the HD 970 make cer-
tain that it has the compatibility to power a
device that draws at least 14 watts of current in
addition to being able to handle the require-
ments of the other devices that may be plugged
into the accessory outlets. If you use a
“switched” outlet, it is important to remember
that the host product must be turned on in order
for the HD 970 to operate.
Note that in order to hear the sound from the
external source when connected like this, the
input of your amplifier or receiver should be the
one to which the HD 970 is connected.
Install two AA batteries by turning the remote
over so that you are holding the bottom side up.
Press lightly on the embossed arrow on the
cover and gently slide the cover towards you in
the direction of the arrow. Insert the batteries
inside the compartment, being careful to follow
the + and – polarity indications at the bottom of
the compartment. Replace the cover by placing it
on the remote and sliding it back towards the
top of the remote.
INSTALLATION 9
Operation
To remove a disc from the player, press the
Open/Close button . The drawer will
open, allowing the disc to be removed.
Pressing the Open/Close button once a disc has
been carefully seated will close the disc drawer
while the message CLOSING will appear in the
information display. As soon as the tray is closed
the display will show the message READING
while the table of content (TOC) of the disc is
read. Note that particulary with CD-RW discs
this tracking may take some time due to the
reflectibility and data structure different from
normal discs. Afterwards the Information Display
will show the total number of tracks on a disc
and the total running time of the disc. Note that
with MP3-CDs the total running time will not
be shown.
Loading and Unloading Discs
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To load a disc, first turn the unit on (if not so
already) by pressing the Power Switch
2
on
on
the front panel or the Power On button
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Disc Handling Notes
When loading or unloading discs, it is best to
hold them by the edges.
the remote, then press the Open/Close button
taking care to make certain that the
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F
space in front of the drawer is not obstructed.
When the unit is turned off (to Standby), press-
While Compact Discs are very reliable, rough
handling may damage them. Avoid scratching the
bottom (non-printed) side of discs, or any
handling which will leave fingerprints.
ing the Play button
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on the front or on
the remote will automatically turn on the CD
player and start playback.
To avoid damage to the disc and player, always
seat discs so that they are centered in the tray.
Load the disc in the tray with the printed (label)
side facing up. Make certain that the disc is cen-
tered in the tray. Either 12cm (5") or 8cm (3")
discs may be used. When an 8cm disc is played, it
should be carefully centered within the smaller
ridges inside the cassette drawer.
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B
AUTO
SEC
Do not lift the player while the disc tray is
opening or closing, as this may cause the disc to
unseat from the tray and possibly jam.
TRACK
HOUR
MIN
The drawer will also close when the Play button
is pressed. The drawer will close and the
disc will start playing the first track.
Normal Play
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To play a disc, first turn the HD 970 on using the
Power Switch
Power On button
When the unit is turned off (to Standby), press-
ing the Play button on the front or on
2
on the front panel or the
1
on the remote control.
To play all of the tracks on the disc in order, press
the Play button
4
9. A play indication fl
4
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will appear in the Information Display
1.
the remote will automatically turn on the CD
player and start playback.
Labeled
Surface
To play all of the tracks in random order, press
the Random button . The RANDOM indica-
tor will light when that mode is in use. Random
can be activated also while a track is playing.
When Random is activated while programmed
play is in use (see page 13), all programmed
tracks will be played in random order.
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To retract the drawer back into the player after
loading a disc, press the Open/Close button
.When the drawer is closed the display will
indicate the total number of tracks on the disc
and the total running time of the disc.
To load or change a disc open the disc drawer
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by pressing the Open/Close button
3
F.
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Place a disc in the tray following the instructions
shown above.
The drawer will also close when the Play button
You may also select a specific track by pressing
4
9
is pressed. The drawer will close and the
the Skip buttons
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7
until the desired track
disc will start playing the first track.
number is displayed (see page 12). The track
may also be selected directly by entering the
track number via the Numeric Controls
simply enter the track number by pressing the
buttons that correspond to the desired track.
2,
Note that when a two- or three-digit track num-
ber is being entered, the second and third digit
of the number must be pressed within two sec-
onds of the first digit. After the track is selected,
press the Play button
4
9.
10 OPERATION
Operation
While the disc is playing, the track being played
will show as a number in the middle of the dis-
play just below the word TRACK. The elapsed
time of the track being played will also appear in
the display (see figure page 10). As a disc plays,
the track numbers will change, and the time will
Display Dim
Disc Info
In some situations, it may be desirable to reduce
the brightness of the display or to turn it off
completely. To do this, press the Display button
The HD 970 is able to show CD-Text information
from CD discs, as well as ID3 tag and other
information from discs containing MP3 data.
Please note that not all CD's contain CD-Text. In
that case, the Main Information Display will
show NO CD-TEXT and will return to the time
mode previously selected.
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on the remote once to dim the display to
half brightness. Press it again to turn the display
off. A third press will return the display to normal
level.
reset to
at the start of each new track.
To momentarily pause the play of a disc, press
the Pause button . Note that a Pause
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If you play back a CD that contains CD-Text
information the TEXT indicator will light in the
Information display
Artist name, Track name and Album name can be
indication will appear in the display to remind
you that the disc is paused. Press either the Play
Time Display
The CD player's time display is capable of show-
ing a wide range of information about a CD.
1. During play, the
button
4
9
or the Pause button
5
9
to
resume normal play.
made visible on the Main Information
In normal operation the display will show the
total running time of a CD after the disc is first
put in the unit. When the disc is played, the dis-
play will show the running time of a track in
play. Each time the track changes, the time dis-
Display
several consecutive times. Each press of the Info
button will show the next line of informa-
1
by pressing the Info button
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To stop the disc, press the Stop button
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A.
When the Stop button is pressed the display
again will show the total number of tracks and
total running time of the disc.
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tion. If the text is longer than 12 characters, the
text will scroll continuously from right to left on
the Main Information Display
play will reset to
again as the new track plays.
and begin to increase
To remove a disc from the player, press the
1.
Open/Close button
3F. To prevent dirt and
If you play a disc with MP3 data, the File name,
the Data Rate (Constant Bit Rate CBR and
Variable Bit Rate VBR) and Folder/Root name
can be made visible on the Main Information
dust from entering the unit, do not leave the
disc tray open.
To view the time remaining on an individual
track, press the Time button
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on the remote
once. The display will now show the time left in
the track in play, and a ”-” will light in front of
the time display as a reminder of the display’s
status.
To place the unit in a Standby mode, press the
Power Switch
Power Off button
2
on the front panel or the
on the remote. The dis-
Display
1
by pressing the Info button
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several consecutive times. If ID3 tag information
is included in the MP3 data, the Artist name,
Track name and Album name can also be made
play will show a STANDBY message for a
moment and the Status Mode Indicator will
glow orange, indicating that the unit is off, but
ready to accept a Power On command from the
remote. If the disc drawer is open, it will auto-
matically close when the unit is placed in the
Standby mode. This ensures that the unit will not
be harmed from dust, dirt or inadvertent
damage to the drawer mechanism.
To view the elapsed time of the disc currently
visible. Each press of the Info button
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will
playing, press the Time button
D
again.
show the next line of information. If the text is
longer than 12 characters, the text will scroll
continuously from right to left on the Main
Information Display 1. To return to the nor-
mal Track/Time indication press the Time button
To view the total time remaining to play on the
disc, press the Time button again, a number
greater than the formerly shown track remaining
time (except the last track of the disc is played)
will appear in the display, again with a ”-” in
front.
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.
Note that the unit is not removed from AC main
power when it is in the Standby mode but its
power consumption is reduced to a low value. To
remove the AC power completely from the unit
its Power Cord ∞ must be plugged into a
switch controlled AC outlet that is turned off. We
recommend to use the switched AC outlet on
the rear side of a receiver or amplifier. When that
AC outlet will be turned on, the HD 970 will
always turn to the Standby mode even if it was
on before the AC power was removed.
When the Time button is pressed again the dis-
play will return to show the running time of the
track in play.
Note: When a program is played (see page 13),
all time modes are selectable too except the
total time remaining on the disc.
The time mode is not available when playing
back discs containing compressed MP3 data.
OPERATION 11
Operation
Search
Skip
+10/-10
If you wish to quickly scan through a disc to
locate a particular passage or track, press and
hold the Search buttons. The Forward Search
To move from one track on the disc to another
during play mode, press one of the Skip
buttons. Pressing the Forward Skip button
Due to the compressed format of MP3 data,
discs can contain several hundred audio tracks.
In order to find the right track within these hun-
dreds of tracks, the CD player lets you skip
through the contents of your disc in steps of
button
high speed, while the Reverse Search button
plays the disc backwards in high
—
8
8
plays the disc forward in
fl·
8
7
will move you forwards through
the disc, one track at a time, while pressing the
Reverse Skip button ‡fi once will
‚
7
8
7
7
10 tracks. Press the +10 button
B
to change
speed. Holding the buttons pressed will tripple
the search speed after 3 seconds. When the
desired part of the disc is heard, release the
Search button to resume normal play speed.
move you back to the start of the actual track
(as long as >3 second of the track have elapsed)
and pressing it multiple times will move you
back one track at a time. Holding any Skip but-
ton pressed will scan quickly through all tracks
on the disc, as described in the previous para-
graph.
to the 10th track after the track currently
playing. If there are less then 10 tracks remain-
ing on the disc, the last track will be played.
Press the -10 button
B
to change to the 10th
track before the track currently playing. If there
are less then 10 tracks since the beginning of
the disc, the first track will be played.
The Skip buttons may be used when the CD
player is either playing or stopped. If the unit is
stopped, the Skip buttons may be used to locate
Input/Source Selection
A unique feature of the HD 970 is that it allows
other source components to be played back
using the high-grade audiophile digital-to-ana-
log convertors inside the CD player. Especially
source components using older and less power-
ful convertors will benefit from this feature.
the first track to be played. The Play button
4
9
must be pressed to begin play. If the Skip
buttons are used while the unit is already play-
ing (as described above), the audio output will
stop while the new track is located, and play will
automatically resume with the new track.
Connect the coaxial or optical digital output of
the external source component to the Coaxial
or Optical Digital Inputs § on the rear panel
of the CD player.
If the Skip buttons are pressed when program
play is in use (see page 13), the unit will move
from one programmed track to another.
In order to select the external source component
Folder
for playback, press the Source Button
I. The
Discs containing compressed MP3 data often
contain several directories and folders with data.
To show the name of the current directory or
folder playing, press one of the Folder +/-
first press of this button will show the input cur-
rently played, indicated by PLAYER for the CD
player, COAXIAL IN (Digital in 1) or OPTICAL IN
(Digital in 2). Within 2 seconds, press the
buttons
H
once. To change to the next direc-
Source Button
I
again until the requested
tory or folder, press the Folder + button
H
source has been selected.
again within three seconds after the first press.
For the previous directory or folder, press the
Note that in order to hear the sound from the
external source when connected via the HD 970,
the input of your amplifier or receiver should be
the one to which the HD 970 is connected.
Folder - button
H.
The CD player counts each directory and folder
as one folder. The player starts to count in the
main directory, and pressing the Folder +
Important Note: The player will only output
2-channel PCM signals. Neither multi-channel
Dolby Digital or DTS nor their 2-channel down-
mix signals will be.
button
in this directory. Pressing the Folder + button
again will start playback of the second fold-
er in the directory. Continue pressing the Folder
+ button until the last folder in the directo-
ry has been played. At this time, pressing the
H
will start playback of the first folder
H
H
Folder + button
H
will start playing the next
directory.
Note that the Folder +/- buttons do not function
when the CD player is playing the tracks of a
disc containing MP3 data in random order.
12 OPERATION
Programmed Play Operation
The HD 970’s advanced programming capability
enables you to select certain tracks, to preset the
order in which these tracks play, and to clear
specific programmed tracks after the program
was made.
Once a program list has been entered, press the
Play button to begin listening to the
sequence. After the entire program has been
played, the CD player will stop. As long as the
Clearing Programs
4
9
To clear a single track from the program list, press
the Program button
ed from the program sequence appears in the
Information Display .When the track number
appears, press the Clear once, the track
3
until the track to be delet-
Stop button
6
A
has not been pressed twice
1
and the PROGRAM indicator remains lit, you may
repeat the programmed-play sequence again by
4
Programmed Play
selected will be deleted and the track number
will be replaced by the next programmed one.
Now you can delete that track too with the
pressing the Play button
4
9.
Programmed play allows you to program up to
32 tracks into the HD 970’s memory. To begin
programming the CD player, make sure that the
unit is in Stop mode, then press the Program
Editing a Program
Clear button or press the Stop button
6
A
and again the Program button to select
3
A program can be edited even after it was com-
pleted by pressing the Stop button
once: Each time you press the Program button
the track number and program step number
lower track numbers to be deleted.
button
3
. The PROGRAM indicator will light in
, the number
6
A
the Information Display
1
001will blink below the Program indicator,
showing the track number selected, and
PROG-01: 001will appear in the
Information Display, replacing the track time.
This indicates that you are about to program the
first track.
When the unit is stopped and the program step
indication PROG-01: 001is not lit
(otherwise press Stop once), but the PROGRAM
indicator is still lit (otherwise press Program
you may clear the entire contents of a program by
3
will be displayed in the programmed order, but
with steady tracks numbers (not blinking) in con-
trast to the programming mode. As soon as the
track number starts blinking (this will take
1 second), the appropriate program step number
shown at the left side is not programmed yet;
now you can change the track number with the
3)
pressing the Clear button
4.
You may now begin to enter the tracks in the
order in which you wish to have them play. To
select a track on the disc, press the Numeric
Important Note: When you’ve pressed the
Program button (once or several times) and
3
Skip buttons 78
tons as described above and add it to the
program list by pressing the Program button
7
or the Numeric but-
the track number on the right starts blinking, the
appropriate program step number (e.g.
PROG-02: 008) shown at the left display
side is not programmed yet. Do not continue to
press the Program button now, otherwise the
track selected will be memorized too. If you´re in
2
buttons
2
corresponding to the desired track,
be certain to enter the second and/or third num-
ber of two- or three-digit numbers within two
seconds after the first number was entered. You
3
.
Pressing the Stop button
6
A
twice will
may also use the Skip buttons 78
select a track. When the track is selected, press
the Program button . Note that the
7
to
return to normal mode and the PROGRAM indi-
cator will go out, but the program will stay in
memory and can be recalled easily by pressing
the Program button. But pressing the Clear
doubt, press Stop button
procedure again with Program
6
A
3
and start the
3
.
program-step indication on the right side of
the Information Display will change to
PROG-02: 001.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Tracks programmed as
described above in chapter ”Programmed Play”
can be played repeatedly too: When you press
button
4
(see below) or opening the disc
, will
drawer by pressing Open/Close
3
F
erase the program information from the unit’s
memory.
You may now select another track for the next
program step, following the instruction shown
above. When the track is selected, press the
Repeat
5
once after a program is created
(the PROGRAM indicator must be lit, (otherwise
press Program) and the program is played, the
REPEAT 1 indicator will light and the track
Checking Program Contents
Program button
3
again. Repeat this proce-
dure for each program step until you have com-
pleted the desired programming. Press the Stop
currently playing will be repeated continuously.
If Repeat is pressed twice REPEAT ALL will be
displayed, all programmed tracks will be played
subsequently and the sequence will be repeated
continuously until the Stop button is pressed.
To check the contents of a program while the
unit is stopped at first note that the PROGRAM
indicator is lit (otherwise press Program) and
the program step indication PROG-01:is
not lit (otherwise press Stop once). Each time
button
sequence, or press Play
6
A
once to complete a program
to begin
4
9
immediate play of a program sequence. If the
maximum of 99 program steps is reached, the
program-step indication at the right side of the
Information Display will go out, and the disc and
track that have been programmed as the first
program step will be shown.
the Check button
E
is pressed now, the
Information Display will step through each of the
programmed tracks. To cancel the check mode
press the Stop button twice.
PROGRAMMED PLAY OPERATION 13
Repeat Play Operation
Repeat All Tracks
To repeat all of the tracks on a disc during play
mode, press the Repeat button
REPEAT and ALL indicators light up. When you
see these indicators, the entire disc or all pro-
grammed tracks will play through to the end,
and then start again from the beginning. The
disc will play continually until the Stop button
Once the Repeat A–B button
6
is pressed
Repeat Play
for the second time to complete the program-
ming, the CD player will automatically go to the
beginning of the selected passage and continue
to play the section over and over.
The HD 970’s programming system enables you
to repeat either a single track, the entire disc
(respectively all programmed tracks) or a special-
ly programmed passage that you select.
5
until the
To resume normal play press the Repeat A–B
Repeat One Track
To repeat the track in play, press the Repeat
button
6
again. The REPEAT and A–B indica-
tors will go out, and the rest of the disc will play
normally.
6
A
is pressed.
button
5
once.The REPEAT and 1 indicators
will light and the track will continue to play over
and over again continuously. If the track is
changed by pressing the Skip buttons 78
Repeat A–B
IMPORTANT Note: Tracks programmed as
described before in chapter ”Programmed Play”
can be repeated too: When you press Repeat
The CD player may be programmed to repeat
any section within a track, or a complete pas-
sage or program that includes material in a
series of tracks.
7
while the Repeat function is in use, the
newly selected track will be played normally. To
stop the repeat play, press the Stop button
or press the Repeat button until the
5
once after a program is created (the
6
PROGRAM indicator must be lit, otherwise press
Program) and the program is played, the
REPEAT 1 indicator will light and the track cur-
rently playing will be repeated continuously. If
Repeat is pressed twice REPEAT ALL will be dis-
played, all programmed tracks will be played
subsequently and the sequence will be repeated
continuously until Stop is pressed.
A
5
To program the unit for A–B play, first locate the
point on the disc where you wish to begin the
repeated section. At that point, press the Repeat
REPEAT indicator goes out.
A–B button
6. The REPEAT indicators will
light in the Information Display and an
A– indicator to show that the program process
has started. Let the disc continue to play or
press the Search
—
button 78
8
or
Skip fl· button 78
7
on the front or
remote until you have reached the end of the
section to be repeated. When the end point is
reached, press the Repeat A–B button
6
again. Note that the REPEAT and A–B indicators
will now be illuminated.
14 REPEAT PLAY OPERATION
Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No lights on Front Panel
• No AC power
• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into
a live outlet.
Remote does not appear
to operate
• Power Switch turned off
• Weak batteries
• Blocked sensor
• Turn on Power Switch.
• Install fresh batteries, observing polarity indications.
• Remove obstructions from the front panel sensor or connect a
remote sensor to the Remote In jack on the rear panel.
Front panel lights, but CD
does not play
• Disc upside down
• Reload disc with label side facing up.
Play indicator lights, but
no sound is heard
• Poor connections
• Make certain connections are secure and made
to the correct (e.g., CD) input.
• Select CD source on receiver or preamp.
• Wrong source connected
Sound skips or stutters
during play
• Disc may be damaged
• Surface vibrations
• Try another disc.
• Isolate the unit from vibration by placing it on a
firm surface or move it further away from speakers.
Sound is continually distorted
• Incorrect input
• Various
• Make certain that the analog Audio Outputs ™ of the
CD player are connected to a line level audio input, NOT to a
digital audio or phono input.
ERROR lights up continuously
in the display
• Turn the unit off and on again. If the problem persists, turn the AC
power to the CD player off and on.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 15
Technical Specifications
Signal Format
Sampling Frequency
D/A Conversion
Oversampling
32 kHz to 96 kHz
Multi-Level Delta-Sigma
24 Bits/384 kHz Asynchronous Sample Rate Convertor
Discrete Analog Output Section
Error Correction
CIRC System
20 Hz – 20 kHz +0/-0.5dB
<0.0009% @1kHz
> 116 dB
Frequency Response
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Dynamic Range
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Channel Separation
Line-Output Level
116 dB
> 115 dB
2.0 V
General
Power Requirement
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Height
230V/50 Hz
<10 Watts (On)
63mm
Width
Depth
Weight
440mm
332mm
4.6 kg
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and connection jacks.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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