3 CD player sectionThis unit can play music CDs that are commercially available and CD-R and CD-RW discs thathave been recorded as audio CD format at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.You can use coaxial digital output to send the audio CD tracks ,in S/PDIF format, to coaxial inputof an external DAC (see DAC section for technical specification of digital output).Preliminary operationOn front panel of Blue Diamond there are 8 keys, only one (MODE) of which can't be used for thefunction of CD player. You can find the same function on remote control. It is not necessary topress key for long time, for multi-function keys (PLAY/PAUSE, OPEN/CLOSE, REPEAT).The CD player can start only from stand-by mode pushing the appropriate key on front panel of theBlue Diamond. You will realize to be in stand-by from the led red glowed.Wait until CD reader acquire TOC(Table Of Contents) of the disc before pushing any other keys. Ifno disc appear on display you have to insert a disc.If you want load a new disc push open button, then press again to close the tray.Note:With tray opened you can use directly 'Play/Pause' key to start playback.12