GOLD NOTE CD-5 CD Player

Thank you for purchasing one of our units and welcome into the Gold Note world, where we turn High-End audio and music into a new experience.

Maurizio Aterini,
founder of Gold Note

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE

1. Do not disassemble any part of the product.
2. Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
3. For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified Gold Note personnel.
4. Protect the product from rain, humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc. The power cord supplied must be used only on this unit.
5. Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit.

GENERIC INFORMATION

• Read these instructions and store them.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow the instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block the ventilation openings and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plug: a polarised plug hastwo blades with one wider than the other.
• A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
• If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
• When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way (such as when the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture) and in any case when the apparatus does not operate normally or has been dropped.

BATTERIES DISPOSAL
Information on safe removal of batteries:

• Make sure the battery is completely run out.
• Press the end of the battery cover, slide it back, and lift the cover; then carefully remove the batteries and replace them with new ones.
• The batteries can be disposed separately.

The following batteries are included in this device:

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records.

CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer only to qualified Gold Note service personnel for service.

WARNING!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

GOLD NOTE – Information on the correct management of waste from household Equipment pursuant to the European Directive 2012/19/EU
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol shown on the equipment or its packaging indicates that the product, at the end of its useful life, must be collected separately from other waste to allow its proper treatment and recycling. The user must therefore deliver, free of charge, the end-of-life equipment to the centres for the separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment, or return it to the dealer in accordance with the procedures established by the legislation.
The appropriate separate collection of discarded equipment allows for proper recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal, helping to avoid the possible dispersion of hazardous substances and negative effects on the environment and health, favouring the reuse and/or recycling of the materials of which the equipment is composed of. Illegal dumping of the product by the user involves the application of administrative sanction provided for by the legislation in force. We invite you consult the current legislation and the measures adopted by the public service operating in your country or territory.

PACKAGE CONTENT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• MAIN FEATURES
  • D/A Converter:
    AKM AK4493
  • Frequency response:
    20Hz-20kHz @ ± 0.3dB
  • THD – Total Harmonic Distortion:
    0.001% max
  • Signal to noise ratio:
    124dB
  • Dynamic response:
    123dB
  • Output impedance:
    100Ω
  • Mechanism:
    Tray loader by Stream Unlimited
    (SUOS-Hifi)
  • Speed fluctuation:
    0.0001%
• ANALOGUE OUTPUTS
  • 1x RCA unbalanced 2Vrms
  • 1x XLR balanced 2Vrms
• DIGITAL OUTPUTS
  • 1x Coax S/PDIF 75Ω
  • 1x TOS-Link 24bit/192kHz
• FORMATS
  • CD formats:
    Red Book
  • Disc compatibility:
    CD, CD-R, CD-RW
• POWER
  • Power supply:
    100-240V, 50/60Hz
  • Power consumption:
    30W
  • Fuse
    100-240V 2AT
• DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
  • Dimensions:
    200mm W | 80mm H | 260mm D
  • Weight:
    Kg. 3
    Kg. 4 – boxed

FRONT PANEL

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. IR
2. LED status light
3. CD Tray
4. Touchscreen Display

LED status light:

• Red = standby
• Blue = ON
• Green = powered by the external power supply PSU-10 EVO

REAR PANEL

REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

 

ANALOGUE OUTPUTS

1. RCA unbalanced
2. XLR balanced
   DIGITAL OUTPUTS
3. COAX
4. TOS-Link
   POWER AND OTHERS
5. USB-C (firmware update) 1
6. Reset button 1
7. PSU IN
8. AC plug IEC standard

WARNING: For service use only. Do not use unless qualified or advised by an authorised partner.

QUICK START

TURNING ON AND OFF THE CD-5

• Connect the CD-5 to the power using the supplied power cord.
• The status LED turns red to indicate the CD-player is on standby.
• With the remote: press the power button once (don’t hold it down) to switch ON/OFF the CD-5.
• With the touchscreen: tap the display on the left part and hold for 3 seconds to turn ON/OFF the unit.

USING THE CD-5
Thanks to the touchscreen display all the functions of the CD-5 can be adjusted on the go. The display shows the track number, the time progression and the play mode.

LOADING AND UNLOADING DISCS

• Tap the EJECT button on the display or on the remote to open the tray.
• Insert the disc and close the tray by pressing again the EJECT button or tapping on the display.
• The CD-5 will load the disc before displaying the playback controls.
• The disc can be ejected at anytime only after the playback has stopped.

PLAYBACK CONTROLS

• Press PLAY once to start the playback.
• Press SKIP to advance or skip the track forwards and backward.
• Press PAUSE to pause the playback.
• Press STOP to cancel the playback.
• Press and hold SKIP to move forward/backward on the track a slow speed. Hold SKIP for more than 3 seconds to move forward/backward on the track at high speed.

CD MENU

Swipe the finger left/right to enter the menu and browse the settings, then tap once to adjust the selected setting.
To exit the menu, swipe until BACK is selected, then tap once.

PLAY MODE
The CD-5 supports several playback modes

• Normal play
  Plays once all the tracks in incremental order.
• Shuffle
  Plays once all the tracks on the disc in random order.
• Shuffle repeat
  Plays all the tracks on the disc in random order. Starts again when finished.
• Repeat all
  Plays all the tracks in incremental order. Starts again from track 1 after playing the last track.
• Repeat track
  Plays the selected track on repeat.

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
Swipe the finger left/right to choose the desired brightness, then tap it once to confirm.

The brightness can be set to:

• High
• Low
• OFF
  When the display is set to OFF, tap the display or push a button on the remote to activate it again for 3 seconds.

DEVICE INFORMATION
The device information include:

• Model
• Serial number (S/N)
• Firmware version running on the CD-5
• Servo version (for service)

REMOTE CONTROL

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Select CD on the remote, then use the buttons for playback control to conveniently operate the CD-5 from your listening position.
To play a specific track, use the numbers on the key pad to select it, playback will start automatically.

PLEASE NOTE
To play a specific track ensure the CD-5 is set to Normal, Repeat All or Repeat Track.
If the CD-5 is set to a different playback mode, selecting a track from the remote will force the CD-5 to automatically switch to Normal play mode.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

We are constantly striving to deliver the best user experience and audio quality with our products, so please keep your Gold Note unit up to date with the latest firmware.
Scan the QR-Code and visit the dedicated page on our website to find out how to update your unit.

www.goldnote.it/downloads

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

• We recommend to register the unit on our internet website within 15 days from the purchase at www.goldnote.it/product-registration
• If the unit is not registered correctly or has been purchased from a different country of the purchaser home address the unit will not be covered by any warranty and the registration will be refused.
• Please note that the warranty does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Stylus and Batteries.

www.goldnote.it/product-registration

WARNING

• Gold Note products should only be opened, serviced and inspected by certified Gold Note technicians and dealers. Work performed by unqualified personnel may cause serious damage or personal injury.
• Opening of the product by non-authorised personnel will void the guarantee.
• In this case, contact your dealer to be advised on how the fault can be solved.
• Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the distributor without being authorised to do so.

WARRANTY
All Gold Note products come with a warranty against defective materials and workmanship.
Any service and inspection must be carried out by a Gold Note dealer or distributor so in case you need any assistance with this product, please contact the seller.

PLEASE NOTE
Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary at any time and without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CLEANING THE UNIT

With EXTREME care use ONLY water or detergents for delicate surfaces with a very soft cloth to sweep dust and remove stains.
Any acid or not extremely soft cloth will irreversibly damage the unit. Do not use alcohol.

Discover more on our website www.goldnote.it

FAQ

• Where can I find the serial number of the appliance?
  The serial number is located on the rear panel of the appliance. Please record it for your records.
• What to do in case of electric shock risk?
  If you suspect an electric shock risk, do not remove the cover. Contact qualified Gold Note service personnel for assistance.

Documents / Resources

GOLD NOTE CD-5 CD Player [pdf] User Manual CD-5, CD-5 CD Player, CD-5, CD Player

References

• User Manual