Chord ONE User Manual

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cd player „ONE‟
Thank you for buying a Chord Electronics product.
Before you start to enjoy your CD player, please take a couple of minutes to read how to
connect your audio equipment and loudspeakers and how to maximise your listening
experience.
inventory
As well as your ONE and this user manual, you should also have received the following
items.
1. „CD‟ remote control
2. Mains cable
3. Chord guarantee registration card
4. Remote control manual
This unit complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

Chord ONE Specifications

Audio Specifications

frequency response	20Hz – 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
signal-noise ratio	106dB A-weighted
channel separation	100dB @ 1kHz

Distortion and Architecture

total harmonic distortion	< 0.003% 20Hz to 20kHz
DAC architecture	24-bit 192kHz Delta-Sigma, 128x oversampling
laser mechanism	Philips CD-Pro2M

Outputs

analogue outputs	2 x RCA-phono single ended, 2 x XLR balanced
digital outputs	1x BNC digital Coaxial SPDIF

Power and Dimensions

mains power	50v AC through to 260v AC Auto line adjust
dimensions	335 x 105 x 170 mm (W x H x D)
weight	7 Kg

Summary

Setting Up Your CD Player

Important Safety Warnings

Electrical Safety Precautions

Emphasizes the hazard of lethal voltages and preventing accidental contact.

Laser Radiation Hazard

Warns about exposure to laser radiation and advises against tampering.

User Serviceability Warning

States that there are no user-serviceable parts and tampering voids warranty.

Powering the Chord ONE

Mains Cable Connection

Instructions on how to connect the mains power cable to the unit and wall socket.

Powering Up the Unit

Steps to turn the CD player on using the power switch.

Connecting Audio Equipment

Basic Operation Controls

Remote Control Functions

Overview of buttons and their functions on the supplied remote control.

Basic Playback Operations

Playing and Stopping Discs

Instructions for starting, stopping, and pausing CD playback.

Track Navigation and Search

How to select next/previous tracks and search within a disc.