teChniCal speCifiCation
Every component of the CD32, from the CD transport to the audio output stage,
has been designed to achieve the highest possible audio performance.
u n b a l a n C e d o u t p u t
Voltage: 2.1 VRMS
Impedance: 390Ω
b a l a n C e d o u t p u t
Voltage: 4.1 VRMS
Impedance: 47Ω
d i g i t a l o u t p u t s
Coaxial: SPDIF
Optical: TOSlink
AES/EBU: XLR
PCM Sample Rate: 44.1kHz
Upsampling: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, or 96kHz.
u s b p o r t
File format: MP3 or WMA
Disk format: FAT16 or FAT32
g e n e r a l
Mechanism: Asatech 8210.B01-02, Sanyo SF-
P101N
D/A Converter: 2x PCM1704, DF1706 (digital
filter), 24/96kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (-0.5dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 20Hz – 20kHz unweighted
-100 dB
THD + N: 20Hz – 20kHz <0.01%
Power Consumption: Operating 25W, Idle 22W,
Standby 0.5W
Dimensions: 430 x 385 x 110 mm
Weight: 9 kg
Color Options: Black, Titanium
additional information
These instructions help you get the best possible sound from your CD32, and give
information about configuring its advanced settings.
p h a s e
The phase of the AC supply can make a significant
difference to the sound.
Ensure that the live pin of the AC power cable
is connected to the left-hand pin of the power
connector, viewed from the back panel.
b u r n - i n
Your Primare will start to sound best after an
initial burn-in of approximately 24 hours.
You will notice a further smaller improvement in
sound quality for at least another 3 days' playing.
r s 2 3 2 a n d t r i g g e r s
The RS232 input allows you to connect the CD32
to a controller system. For more information
please contact Primare or visit www.primare.net.
The Trigger input allows the CD32 to be switched
on by another device, such as an I32.
The Trigger output allows the CD32 to switch on
other devices.
C d 3 2 u s e r g u i d e
s e t t i n g t h e t r i g g e r
i n p u t a n d i r i n p u t
•
Press the O button to switch on the CD32.
•
Press and keep holding down the O button.
NOTE: You need to keep the O button held
down throughout this procedure.
•
When the version number is displayed press
the */å button.
The display shows:
TRIG
•
Press the >/] button to select between
TRIG ON, to enable the trigger input, or
TRIG OFF, to disable it.
•
Press the */å button again.
The display shows:
IR
•
Press the >/] button to select between
IR FRONT, to control the CD32 using a
remote control pointed at the front panel, or
IR BACK, to control it via the IR-input on the
back panel.
•
Release the O button to return to normal
operation.
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