Talk electronic 2.2 User's Manual
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1. Yes 3 No 3 Do not have connection FOLD HERE Customer Name Comments Address Post Code E mail address Data Protection Act Your details will be held by Talk Electronics Ltd for promotional and statistical purposes LI if you do not wish to receive marketing information please tick this box2. that you connect the lead directly to a wall socket and do not use extension blocks which degrade sound quality For the same reason we also advise against line filters and mains conditioners If your mains supply is noisy or you have household appliances that generate clicks and pops that can be heard through your hi fi system have an electrician correct the problem at its source We do however recommend the use of Merlin Cables power chords which do not interfere with the current flow and offer a significant performance improvement Should you need to replace the fuse in the mains plug please fit only the correct replacement types This is a standard 5A If for any reason you wish to replace the plug or cable please note that the lead must be connected as follows NOTE These instructions apply in the United Kingdom only consult your dealer about wiring conventions in other countries Green and yellow wire connects to EARTH E or symbol L Blue wire connects to NEUTRAL N Brown wire connects to LIVE L Please ensure that the replacement lead contains a 5A fuse OPTIONAL DC POWER CONNECTIONS If you have opted for one of our external Whirlwind DC power supplies this should be connected using only the cables supplied with the Whirlwind We strongly recommend that you do not replace or attempt to modify these cables Doing so can adversely affect the CD player s performance and is likely to cause
3. Our research shows that the levels of signal jitter caused by separating the player s transport mechanism and DAC introduce an unacceptable degradation in sound quality counteracting the benefits accrued through using our high quality ultra low jitter 24 bit DAC If you wish to make digital recordings you will need to switch on the digital output provided using the yellow internal jumper see Diagram 2 However we caution you that this addition will have a slight detrimental effect upon the player s performance Optical Digital Output Analogue Outputs Rear Panel a4 1 c71 c7 PE u RE aR u14 a Pt R14 P78 R71 EE Simm centres outside dimension 52 x 15 C55 cel cea Di csa c51 SS amp P R36 RBB 4 ci 58 cst eek Res ua RS Ut cea R3 oe 41 duer ON PTCA ON Rae 5vD tega a c43 SVDACD us ces us cer a R27 R24 ecaa ce 5vDACA Ree TET RES R28 a R5 TSR73 PETE R413 Riz R59 T4 Jumper DIAGRAM 2 SP DIFF OUTPUT SELECTION Before attempting to re configure your player disconnect the mains lead at the wall socket Having made your player safe remove the cover by unscrewing the five screws located on the rear and the four on the underside The cover slides off backwards Locate the yellow jumper
4. Push once during Play mode to display the time remaining on the current track Push again to display the time remaining on the disc Push while the player is in Stop mode to display the total number of tracks and playing time of the disc Note if the disc contains more than 69 tracks the display will show __ _ _ instead of the remaining time It will show the same if the remaining time exceeds 100 minutes during PROGRAM PLAY mode DISPLAY Push once to turn off the display Push again to return the display to full brightness Note When the display is switched off pushing any control on the player or remote handset or changing the disc will switch on the display for about 3 seconds Please note that this function only works if a disc is present in the player and playing REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS As well as duplicating the major controls found on the player the remote handset provides the following additional features PROGRAM push to construct a program containing up to twenty four selected tracks The player will play your selections in the order in which you enter them into the program 1 Select a track number by pressing the PREVIOUS or NEXT key or by using the numerical keys 2 Press PROGRAM PROGRAM appears on the display panel indicating Program Play mode 3 To add further tracks repeat steps 1 and 2 Once you have entered all the desired tracks you can play your programme by pressing the PLAY butt
5. Talk Electronics Thunder 1 2 CD Player User Manual TALK ELECTRONICS LTD UNIT 3 ImAGE House 326 MoLesey Roan HERSHAM SurRREY KT12 3PD ENGLAND TeL 44 0 1276 709966 Fax 44 0 1276 682843 E mal info talkelectronics com www talkelectronics com Talk Electronics Thunder User Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Talk Electronics Thunder CD player We are confident that it will provide you with many years of musical enjoyment and reliable service However please take the time to read this guide thoroughly before using the amplifier It explains how to install and connect it and suggests how to ensure that you always enjoy its optimum performance UNPACKING LIST CD player Remote control handset AC power cord Instruction manual NOTE We recommend that the supplied AC power cord is replaced with a high quality Merlin Cables power cord for best results Please be aware that this unit is not supplied with interconnects and we recommend the use of the Merlin series of interconnect cables INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO SITE AND CONNECT YOUR THUNDER CD PLAYER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE AND SAFE OPERATION Please unpack your CD player carefully and position it on a stable level surface close to a mains socket Before attempting to connect it into your system please read this manual carefully The Thunder will perform well placed on a coffee table or bookshelf but if you wish to achieve the best performance we sugges
6. damage You will also need to re configure your player for external DC operation using the internal jumpers as described below DIAGRAM 1 INTERNAL EXTERNAL JUMPER POSITIONS External DC socket I a a Panel ce Internal Internal Before attempting to re configure your player disconnect the mains lead at the wall socket Having made your player safe remove the cover by unscrewing the five screws located on the rear and the four on the underside The cover slides off backwards Locate the blue jumpers using the diagram above Diagram 1 and position them for the desired configuration Replace the cover connect your Whirlwind power supply and re connect the mains lead to the wall socket SWITCHING YOUR CD PLAYER ON AND OFF If you are using a Whirlwind external DC supply to power the analogue parts of your CD player we suggest that this once connected is left switched on all the time To avoid switch on thumps being transmitted to your loudspeakers when you switch on your CD player we recommend that you always switch on or cancel mute on your amplifier last Start by powering source components such as your CD player then power the pre amplifier Then switch on the power amplifier When you ve finished listening mute or turn off the power amplifier and then mute your pre amplifier Finally turn off your CD player and other source components You may if you wish leave your CD player
7. dent misuse neglect or through incorrect installation adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel or the cost of collecting the Thunder from you and returning it to the dealer The above does not effect your statutory rights as a consumer E amp OE Due to our policy of continued development we reserve the right to change the specifications at any time Upon return of Guarantee Card Talk Electronics TALK ELECTRONICS LTD UNIT 3 IMAGE House 326 MoLesey Roan Hersam SurRREY KT12 3PD ENGLAND Tet 44 0 1276 709966 Fax 44 0 1276 682843 E ma info talkelectronics com www talkelectronics com GUARANTEE To extend your guarantee from 1 year to 3 years FREE of charge please complete and return this form Tack ELEcTRONICS LTD Unit 3 Imace House 326 Mo esey Roap HERSHAM Surrey KT12 3PD ENGLAND FOLD HERE Model Thunder 1 2 Please tell us about the rest of your system Amplifier Purchase date Tuner Price paid Speakers Serial Number Mains Cables Colour a Black g Silver Interconnect Cables Speaker Cables Where did you purchase your Thunder 1 2 Why did you choose the Thunder 1 2 How did you hear about Talk Electronics O Existing customer Are you interested in Home Cinema Family Friend Deal O Family Frien _ Dealer g Yes L1 No O Undecided Advertising O Review I Internet Other Have you visited our website www talkelectronics com O
8. gh the disc playing the first 10 seconds of each track Press INTRO while in Play mode and the player will scan through the disc playing the first 20 seconds of each track To cancel either Intro mode simply press PLAY TIMER MODE Your player is equipped with a Timer Mode This allows the player to automatically play a disc when powered on from the mains via the use of an exter nal timer It is switched off by default at the factory To turn this on follow the instructions below using Diagram 3 R37 a m m S S Timer jumper pag R53 R4A tu x Je tov B hs per OT firer Option c33 a R45 R41 F YER R46 R44 R43 aa Main system micro R51 R47 R49 R48 View of bottom right corner of main PCB Ri ati SB R52 R39 J5 R5 E es SEGMENTS DISPLAY GRIDS KEYS RC Front Panel J DIAGRAM 3 TIMER OPTION Before attempting to re configure Timer Mode disconnect the mains lead at the wall socket Having made your player safe remove the cover by unscrewing the five screws located on the rear and the four on the underside The cover slides off backwards Locate the yellow jumper located in the bottom right corner of the main PCB using Diagram 3 above To set the Timer ON remove the yellow jumper or place it in such a way that it is held by only one pin Replace the cover and re connect the mains lead to the wall socket The Timer Mode should now be operational via the use of an external mains power time
9. on To erase a programmed track press the CLEAR key Each time you press CLEAR the last selection in the program will be removed Press STOP to stop the program playing then press STOP again FAST FORWARD and REWIND To move rapidly to a particular section of music you can use the FAST FORWARD or REWIND keys depending obviously upon whether you wish to access a section not yet reached or one that you have passed While the player is in Play mode you will hear music playing at high speed To move quickly through the disc in silence press PAUSE before pushing the FF or REW buttons NUMERIC KEYS These are used for entering selections in Program mode or for starting Play mode from a particular track For example loading a disc and then pressing 7 will cause the player to start playing the disc beginning at track 7 To access tracks greater than 9 first press O followed by the track number required VOLUME The volume buttons will operate the volume function on any remote control amplifier that accepts RC5 commands They are provided solely for your convenience as there are no volume control functions on the CD player HIDDEN MODES These are only accessible with the use of an RC5 handset with the appropriate keys Not the supplied handset SHUFFLE Press SHUFFLE followed by PLAY to listen to tracks in a random order To cancel Shuffle mode press SHUFFLE again INTRO Press INTRO and the player will scan throu
10. powered up at all times this will enable it to deliver optimum performance as soon as you begin listening however we suggest that you switch off the display when not required This requires that a disc is present in the player at all times The power switch mounted on the Thunder s rear connects and disconnects the mains supply When mains is connected the display on the facia will illuminate If you plan to be away from home for long periods when for example you are on holiday you can use this switch to power down the CD player completely For absolute safety disconnect the mains lead from the wall socket We advise that you do this during thunderstorms to avoid damage from power line surges REAR PANEL MAINS CONNECTIONS Next to the mains switch on the rear panel is an IEC socket into which the supplied mains lead fits The fuse in the UK mains plug is a 3A standard type Again if you need to replace it use an identical type rated at 3A If the fuses keep blowing return the CD player to your dealer OUTPUT CONNECTIONS The analogue output sockets on the CD player are found on the rear panel Connect these to your amplifier or pre amplifier s CD input using high quality interconnect cables we strongly recommend Merlin cables for optimum performance On all players the socket marked in red is the right channel and the white socket is the left channel There are digital outputs as standard on all our players
11. r SPECIFICATIONS THUNDER 1 2 Maximum Output Voltage 2 3V RMS Output Impedance lt 50 ohms Frequency Response 5 20k 0 5dB Distortion 1kHz max output lt 0 001 Signal to Noise Awtd 101dB Mains Voltage 230V 115V 100V AC 10 Dimensions width 430mm height 82mm depth 300mm allow at least 400mm for connections Weight per unit unpacked 6 2kg packed 7 6kg Talk Electronics policy of continued research and development means that the above specification may change without notice The Thunder has been manufactured to conform with the protection requirements of the EC Council directive 89 336 EEC relating to EMC by application of the following standards EN50081 1 1992 Emissions Standard EN50082 1 1992 Immunity Standard and also the requirements of the EC low voltage directive relating to electrical safety by application of the following standard BSEN60065 1994 Safety standard For the purposes of testing the Thunder was used with the mains cables and high quality interconnects supplied by Merlin Cables Compliance with the above standards can only be made if the unit is installed as per this manual and using the correct cables Guarantee 3 Years return to dealer To help us provide you with the most efficient service please return your guarantee card promptly Your CD player is guaranteed against manufacturing and component defects for a period of 3 years The guarantee does not cover and damage caused by acci
12. t you place it on a specialist hi fi support There are many suitable designs available which your dealer will be happy to advise you about Position the CD player so that it will not be subjected to high ambient temperatures avoid sites where it will be in direct sunlight or close to a central heating radiator For your own safety and your CD player s well being do not allow it to come into contact with water Keep it away from potted plants to avoid those all too common watering accidents To clean the amplifiers case disconnect it from the wall socket and wipe it with a barely damp lint free cloth or chamois leather If you suspect that water has entered the casework return the amplifier to your dealer so that he can examine it Once you have installed your CD player please retain all packaging including the polythene bag which is designed to protect the finish of the unit whilst in transit If you decide to upgrade or add a Whirlwind power supply the packaging will be required to protect the Thunder and ensure it arrives undamaged at the factory or your distributor SAFETY The Talk range of CD players contains Class 1 laser optics You must never remove the lid from a player and look into the laser while it is operating this could damage your eyes ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The Hurricane comes with a ready assembled mains lead and we suggest that you use this to connect it to the mains supply We strongly recommend
13. using the diagram above Diagram 2 and position it for the desired configuration Replace the cover and re connect the mains lead to the wall socket The Digital Output should now work accordingly OPERATING YOUR CD PLAYER You can control the major functions of your CD player from either the remote control handset or the buttons on the player s facia If you simply wish to play a disc you do not need the remote control However do not lose the handset because it is required when you wish to program the player or use features such as FF or FR PLAYER CONTROLS OPEN Push once to close the player s drawer after inserting a disc Do not push the drawer closed with your hand as this can damage the drawer mechanism PLAY PAUSE Push once to start the disc playing If the player s drawer is open pushing play will cause it to close and commence playing automatically Pressing for a second time whilst playing a disc will pause the disc REPEAT Push once to repeat the whole disc Push twice to repeat the track currently playing Pressing the button a third time returns normal operation STOP Push once to stop the player operating PREVIOUS Push during Play mode to play the previous track Pushing more than once will cause the player to go back an equivalent number of tracks NEXT Push during Play mode to play the next track Pushing more than once will cause the player to advance an equivalent number of tracks TIME
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