Madrigal Audio Proceed Manual
Summary of Proceed
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Pr o c e e d dap digital audio processor.
Page 2: Caution
Caution risk of electric shock do not open caution: to reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Notice t...
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Important safety instructions please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your dap digital audio processor. 1. Always disconnect your entire system from the ac mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. This prod...
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4 from all of us at madrigal audio laboratories, thank you for choosing the proceed dap digital audio processor. A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of this precision device. Used properly, it will give you many years of enjoyment..
Page 5: Table of Contents
5 table of contents unpacking and placement ........................................................................ 6 unpacking .......................................................................................................... 6 placement .......................................................
Page 6: Unpacking And Placement
6 unpacking and placement unpacking unpack your proceed ® dap digital audio processor and keep all packing mate- rials for future transport . Locate and remove the ac power cord from the cardboard slot it occupies within the shiping carton. Placement place the dap near the source equipment, thus kee...
Page 7: Operating Voltage
7 operating voltage the dap digital audio processor is set at the factory (internally) for 100v, 120v, 200v, 220v, or 240v ac mains operation as appropriate for the country in which it is to be sold. (230v only in european union countries, in compliance with ce regulations.) make sure that the label...
Page 8: Special Design Features
8 special design features congratulations on your purchase of the proceed dap. The madrigal design team is confident you will enjoy the outstanding performance of the dap for many years. In case you are interested in technical details, what follows is a brief outline of some of the key technologies ...
Page 9: Front Panel
9 pr o c e e d d a p power mute mode polarity 2 3 4 5 6 1 front panel 1 power & power led assuming that the dap’s power cord is connected to ac power, pressing this latching power button connects the dap to the ac mains and turns on the unit. When power is restored after an interruption, the dap wil...
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10 if an hdcd ® recording is played, the display will flash hd and cd sev- eral times, and then remain on hd to indicate that decoding is taking place. If the dap is placed into its variable output mode, the main display will indicate the relative volume on a scale of 0–99. (see the discussion of th...
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11 6 polarity the dap is a non-inverting device—that is, digital inputs which indicate a positive voltage generate a positive analog output. Some recordings may benefit from deliberately inverting the polarity (sometimes referred to as “absolute phase”) by 180 ° to correct for a similar polarity inv...
Page 12: Rear Panel
12 pr o c e e d r d a p b y m a d r i g a l a u d i o l a b o r at o r i e s aes/ebu analog outputs ~ ac mains mains fuse: .5a (250v) slo-blo 5x20mm please see bottom panel for voltage and other information spdif bnc eiaj st digital inputs push 2 1 3 r r l l digital out remote ir 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 ...
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13 1 2 3 pin 1: signal ground pin 2: signal + (non-inverting) pin 3: signal – (inverting) connector ground lug: chassis ground refer to your preamplifier’s operating manual to verify that the pin as- signments of its input connectors correspond to the dap. If not, wire the cable so that the appropri...
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14 4 aes/ebu digital input this input accepts digital audio conforming to the 110 Ω aes/ebu digital interface standard (via a cable equipped with xlr-type connectors) from the digital output of a digital fm tuner, compact disc player, laserdisc player, or digital audio recorder. The pin assignments ...
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15 8 st digital input this input accepts digital audio conforming to the st optical (sometimes called “at&t”—st is a trademark of at&t and the correct designation for the interface) digital interface standard from the st digital output of a digital fm tuner, compact disc player, laserdisc player, or...
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16 plug the supplied three-prong power cord into the ac power input re- ceptacle provided before plugging the power cord into the wall. If a longer ac power cord is required for your application, be sure to use a three-conductor power cord which conforms to iec standards. Caution! The proceed dap ha...
Page 17: Using The Dap
17 using the dap input selection the dap has five digital inputs. Using the up/down buttons , you may scroll through the five inputs in either direction. The number of the selected input will be shown in the center of the main display , while the sampling frequency the dap has locked onto is display...
Page 18: Remote Control of The Dap
18 remote control of the dap the dap includes both an infrared receiver and an infrared transmitter. With this capability, it can “teach” a learning remote control such as those provided with proceed preamplifiers any commands that might be needed for remote operation. These include input selection,...
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19 notice that the mute led changes its status (either on or off) briefly after you press a button. This led change indicates that the dap is transmit- ting the command which corresponds to the button you just pushed. You may repeat this process until all commands have been learned by your remote co...
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20 1 press and hold the mode button until “l 00” appears in the display a momentary press of the mode button will, of course, simply toggle the dap’s up/down buttons between input selection and volume control modes. When you “camp on” the mode button instead, the dap will wait for a few seconds to m...
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21 4 momentarily press the mode button to transmit that code line up the ir window of your remote control with the left side of the main display of the dap, at a distance of approximately 6"-12". Select the to-be-learned button on the remote, then fire the selected code from the dap by pressing mode...
Page 22: Care & Maintenance
22 care & maintenance to remove dust from the cabinet of the dap, use a feather duster. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Moisten the cloth with the alcohol first and then lightly clean the surface of the dap. Caution! At no time should liquid cleaners...
Page 23: U.S. And Canadian Warranty
23 u.S. And canadian warranty 90-day limited warranty this proceed ® product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. To extend the warranty of this proceed product, return the warranty registration ...
Page 24: Obtaining Service
24 obtaining service we take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with our customers’ service needs. If your proceed component must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the problem...
Page 25: Specifications
25 specifications the correlation between published specifications and performance is unreli- able. A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All technical measurements must be subject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation. Measurements of the dap yield excellent results by any st...
Page 26: Dimensions
26 dimensions 12.27" 31.2cm 0.98" 2.49cm 13.25" 33.7cm 13.25" 3.5" 8.9cm 13.25" 33.7cm p r o c e e d d a p standby mute 17.25" 43.8cm 1.00" 2.54cm 14.25" 36.2cm 2.00" 5.1 cm 3.5" 8.9cm mode 0.98" 2.49cm polarity.
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630290 © 11/1997 madrigal audio laboratories, inc. All rights reserved. Printed in u.S.A. R pr o c e e d is a registered trademark of madrigal audio laboratories, inc. A harman international company hdcd ® and high definition compatible digital ® are registered trademarks of pacific microsonics, inc...