Esoteric X-03 User's Manual
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1. 3 TRACK indicator Indicates that the track number is being shown d TOTAL indicator Indicates that the total time is being shown F REMAIN indicator Indicates that the remaining time is being shown DOWN MIX indicator Lights to show that a multi channel source has been downmixed to two channels Ed 5 1CH indicator Lights when the Analog Out setting is set to Multi ch E Channel indicators Light to show which surround channels are currently in use Message area Alphanumeric display to show times status messages etc Kl REPEAT indicator Lights when repeat play is selected Wl Pause indicator Lights when playback is paused 3 Playback indicator Lights when playing back Understanding the remote control unit LN Number buttons Use these for selecting tracks by number etc d 2CH MULTI Use this to switch between two channel stereo and multi channel surround audio output d PLAY AREA Use this to select the playback area of Super Audio CDs gt SCAN 44 Use these for fast scanning during playback stop Use this to stop playback d PLAY Use this to start playback C d Cursor buttons and ENTER CR T S Use these buttons in the setup mode 2CH PLAY d G SETUP l SCAN MUSIC SKIP FL lt lt ta Use this button to enter exit the setup menu stop PLAY Pause E2. CLOCK MODE For highly accurate playback you can use the word clock sync output of an external unit such as the Esoteric G 25U D 70 or G Os to synchronize your whole audio system Use the CLOCK MODE main unit button to switch between Word ON and Word OFF When the unit is synchronizing to the external clock the ring surrounding the button flashes When it is locked the button lights e Note that the sync connection should be made before the CLOCK MODE button is pressed If no valid word sync signal is received the display shows No Word e This unit can accept and synchronize to the following frequencies received from external devices 44 1kHz 88 2kHz 100kHz 176 4kHz i LINK AUDIO Output Setting When the i LINK AUDIO terminal is connected to an amplifier or a D A converter select proper i LINK output setting When playback is stopped hold down the STOP button for more than 2 seconds and release it when i 60958 i PCM or i OFF appears on the display Each time the STOP button is pressed for 2 seconds the output setting changes When using the i LINK terminal select i 60958 or i PCM and set the Digital Output setting to ON i 60958 DSD signal is output during playback of a Super Audio CD The digital signal in IEC60958 format is output during playback of a CD i PCM DSD signal is output during playback of a Super Audio CD Linear
3. 20 55 C Audio output Analog Audio VERS er a a pitts oet e x XLR jacks 2 channel x 1 RCA jacks 2 channel x 1 Maximum Output level 1 kHz full scale RCA 2 5 Vrms 47 kQ XLR 2 5 Vrms 600 Q Nominal Output level 1 kHz full scale 20dB RCA 250 mVrms 47 kQ XLR 250 mVrms 600 Q Frequency response 5Hz 58 kHz Super Audio CD Signal to Noise Ratio S N 112 dB Super Audio CD 1 kHz Dynamic range 106 dB Super Audio CD 1 kHz Total harmonic distortion 0 001 Super Audio CD 1 kHz Audio output Digital Audio OPTICAL zc Optical digital jack x 1 15 to 21 dBm COAXIAL Lo oxi gura e jack x 1 0 5 Vp p 75 26 Word Synchronization input format The main unit can accept and synchronize to the following frequencies received from external devices 44 1kHz 88 2kHz 100kHz 176 4kHz rectangular wave Accessories Power cord x 1 Remote Control Unit RC 941 x 1 Batteries AA R6 or SUM 3 x 2 Screwdriver x 1 Felt x 3 Warranty card x 1 Owner s manual x 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and dimensions are approximate e Illustrations may differ slightly from production models 332mm 353mm 153mm 442mm 27 ESOTERIC COMPANY IGOTERIC 3 7 3 Nakacho Musashino shi Tokyo 180 8550 Japan P
4. i LINK capable i LINK capable i LINK capable device device device i LINK capable i LINK capable device device Your system does not work if data is fed back to the output device Be careful not to create a loop X i LINK capable i LINK capable device device i LINK capable i LINK capable device ee device i LINK capable i LINK capable device device The i LINK interface of this unit is designed in accordance with the following specifications 1 IEEE Std 1394a 2000 Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus 2 Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2 0 This unit is compliant with IEC 60958 bitstream DVD Audio Super Audio CD in the AM824 sequence adaptation layers of this protocol Settings introduction Kl Turn on the main unit Press the SETUP button to enter the setup menu AudioSetup appears on the front panel display e n this manual factory settings are marked with an asterisk ny e Although it is possible to enter the setup menu while playback is continuing not all menu functions will be available Expand the number of available functions by pressing the STOP button Exit the setup menu by pressing SETUP once again El Use the cursor buttons to navigate the menus Refer to the Setup Menu Chart on the next page The options you can change are marked wi
5. Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit on account of its weight Get someone to help you if necessary To protect easily scratched furniture you may stick the felt supplied with the unit to the bottom of the cover feet Pin point foot Bottom plate of the unit Steel foot Cover foot Cover foot retaining screws CAUTION The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the product Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit Type of discs that can be played on this system This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos Audio CD e 12cm or 8cm discs Linear PCM digital audio Audio CDs are divided into tracks COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Super Audio CD Single layer dual layer or Hybrid layer 12cm or 8cm discs Digital audio DSD Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks AX SUPER AUDIO CD About CD R CD RW CD R RW discs recorded in Audio CD format and finalized correctly are playable But depending on the quality of the disc and or the condition of the recording some CD R amp CD RW discs may not be playable Caution f you record a disc using a personal computer even if it is recorded in a compatible format there are cases in which it may not play becau
6. Amplifier Analog audio output terminals Use either the XLR or RCA pin terminals for analog stereo output XLR Use balanced XLR audio cable RCA Use RCA pin audio cable e When using these terminals set the Analog Out setting to 2ch or select 2ch using the 2CH MULTI button of the remote control unit to downmix the multi channel material to two channels Note that if the Analog Out setting is set to Multi ch only the front L R sound of the multi channel material will be output from these terminals Digital audio output terminals Digital audio from CD is output from these terminals The unit may be connected using either coaxial or optical TOS commercially available cables to amplifiers or to digital audio devices such as CD recorders etc COAXIAL Use RCA pin digital audio cable OPTICAL Use optical digital audio cable TOS The optical terminal is covered by a shutter Make sure that the cable is firmly inserted but do not force the cable when connecting it or removing it in order not to cause damage to the unit The DIGITAL OUT terminals cannot output the digital audio from Super Audio CDs i LINK AUDIO terminal In addition to the digital audio from CD the digital surround audio from Super Audio CDs can be output from this terminal Use a commercially available 400 compatible i LINK IEEE 1394 6pin cable to connect the unit to an amplifier When using this terminal set
7. is selected Select i PCM to use test tone see page 19 e The unit won t output test tone when a Super Audio CD is or had been loaded In this case remove the disc turn the unit off and on and try again 2 Select a speaker using the up or down cursor buttons 3 Press the right cursor button 4 Adjust the levels using the up or down cursor buttons 5 When the setting has been finished press the SETUP button to exit the setup menu Test tone length Test tone Select the Test Tone menu item and choose between 2 5 and 10 seconds This represents the length of time that the test tone is output from each speaker when Test Start is selected Troubleshooting In case you experience any problem with this unit please take the time to look through this chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before you call your dealer No power gt Check the connection to the AC power supply Check and make sure the AC source is not a switched outlet and that if it is the switch is turned on Make sure there is power to the AC outlet by plugging another item such as a lamp or fan gt Press the POWER switch of the main unit to turn it on Remote control doesn t work gt Press the POWER switch of the main unit to turn it on gt f the batteries are dead change the batteries gt Use remote control unit within the range 5m 15ft and point at the front panel gt Clear obstacles between the remote contro
8. lt Z7 gt DT 13 El OPEN CLOSE C gt Use this to open and close the disc tray q lt 5 El CLEAR sen lt IN Use this button to clear entry errors etc 3 DISPLAY Use this button to change the display mode A FL DIMMER Use this button to change the brightness of the front panel display lu c M REPEAT Use this button to set the repeat playback mode PROGRAM Use this button when programming playback order d MUSIC SKIP 149 gt gt I Use these for skip operations LJ PAUSE Use this to pause playback RETURN Use this button to go back a level in the setup menu 11 Remote Control Unit How to insert the batteries Remove the cover of the remote control unit with a screwdriver After checking the polarity of two AA batteries insert the batteries replace the cover and replace the screws Battery Replacement If the distance required between the remote control unit and main unit decreases the batteries are exhausted In this case replace the batteries with new ones Precautions concerning batteries Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive and negative polarities Use batteries of the same type Never use different types of batteries together Rechargeable or non rechargeable batteries can be used but not mixed together Refer to the precautions on their labels e When the remote control u
9. clock circuit are significantly reduced Playback of Super Audio CDs requires high speed rotation and a high degree of precision and the X 03 accordingly uses a duralumin turntable The bridge employs a pair of precisely engineered ball bearings and is constructed of 10mm thick SS400 steel Coreless motor with neodymium magnets A newly developed three phase brushless spindle motor provides the fast and accurate turntable rotation required for Super Audio CD playback This coupled with the clamping turntable and the precision ball bearings eliminate irregular rotation and vibration Neodymium stabilizes the motor s driving current reducing influence on the audio sections of the unit Constant angle optical pickup mounted on a sled with feedback monitored speed control By mounting the pickup on a sled whose axis is rigid the pickup lens is maintained at a constant angle and the laser beam and hence the optical axis is maintained in an accurate vertical orientation An Esoteric original three phase brushless motor with hall element detection drives the sled and the speed of the sled is monitored and used to control the sled itself in a servo feedback operation meaning the sled is highly responsive and smooth in its operation Sturdy rigid chassis with triple point pinpoint foot support The unit is constructed with a 5mm thick robust steel base plate and is divided into three logical sections thereby reducing interference betwee
10. doesn t work properly with this unit Sound skips When the flow status is set to ON 1 60958 FL or i PCM FLOW will appear on the display instead of 1 60958 or L PCM 19 i LINK IEEE 1394 The i LINK is also known as IEEE 1394 an international specification This unit is ready for i LINK AUDIO By connecting an i LINK AUDIO capable device to the IEEE 1394 or i LINK AUDIO terminal on this unit using an i LINK cable you can transmit Super Audio CD multi channel signals that could not be transmitted but in analog format in the past can be transmitted in its original digital format in addition to the capability of transmitting 2 ch linear PCM data and multi channel compressed audio signals If you have multiple i LINK capable devices you can connect them through other devices to transmit data between them so you don t need to be concerned with the order of connection Copyright protection system DTCP To play back audio sounds recorded on Super Audio CD or DVD discs using i LINK both the player and the D A converter need to be ready for the copyright protection system DTCP Digital Transmission Content Protection This unit is ready for DTCP Data transfer rate There are three transfer rates 100 Mbps S100 200 Mbps S200 and 400 Mbps S400 This unit is capable of transferring data at a maximum 400Mbps For connection to an i LINK capable device use a commercially available S400 complia
11. gerd dan d 4 Selecting A track dues Sued las uae eR Beep edere d 4 Skipping 4 Selecting the playback 4 Repeatmode is is exp ree mae le 5 Analog output 2 5 Programmed playback 6 Display dimming 0 0 00 000 cee eee 7 Changing the display mode 8 1 sia cst bo cae aa aah Sede eee Eade ne Ade 8 i LINK AUDIO Output Setting 9 HUNK IEEE 1394 Peek Dewan eee E 20 Settings 21 Audio Setups is beer eins ue cd ada eee E 23 Speaker Setup aces anda S ARIA 4 23 Troubleshooting ced rne a a ee 25 Specifications i deeds dea ped tds bends 26 DIMENSIONS m Vea E erit Rn 27 Features VRDS mechanism for Super Audio CD players incorporating a duralumin turntable and a SS400 bridge The VDRS mechanism completely eliminates any vibration caused by the disc itself thanks to the full diameter clamp that clamps the disc securely to the turntable Additionally warping and other defects of the disc are eliminated The constancy of the reading angle between the optical pickup and the disc pits is therefore increased and read errors together with the occurrence of timing errors to the
12. it is pressed within one second from the start of the track playback returns to the start of the previous track so pressing the button twice in quick succession will skip back two tracks etc e f tracks are skipped while playback is paused or stopped playback is paused or stopped at the start of the selected track In programmed playback mode these buttons will move between tracks in the programmed order Selecting a track Use the number button to select tracks for playback Use the 10 button to enter the first digit of numbers greater than 9 repeated presses show 1 2 3 etc and the single digit buttons 0 through 9 for the second digit or single digit track numbers Playback starts from the selected track regardless of whether the number is selected during playback or playback is stopped or paused Use the CLEAR button to clear mistaken entries 14 When playing back use the SCAN button lt lt or gt gt to move backwards and forwards Press PLAY to restart playback at normal speed at the desired location Repeated presses of the SCAN buttons changes the scanning speeds There are three speeds Fast 1 Fast 2 Fast 3 Play normal speed You can also use the SKIP buttons of the main unit To start scanning or to change the scanning speed press and hold the SKIP button for more than one second Selecting the playback area Some Super Audio CDs contain two o
13. programmed playback order using the SKIP buttons ma a gt Clearing the last track from the list Push the CLEAR button to clear the last track from the list The display on the main unit can be dimmed to suit the environment in which you listen to music There are three levels and an off setting Use the FL DIMMER button to cycle between these settings Adding tracks to the list Use the number buttons to add tracks to the list e Note that the OFF setting is not memorized when the power is turned off When the unit is switched off with the display off and then turned on again the display is reset to the minimum brightness e In OFF mode when you press a button such as PLAY the illuminations turn temporarily on Clearing the whole program Press the PROGRAM button to clear the program playback continues from the current point The OPEN CLOSE or the POWER button also clears the program PROGRAM 17 Changing the display mode DISPLAY During playback it is possible to change the display as shown here e The DISPLAY button doesn t work during programmed playback TRACK 3 31 Currently playing track Elapsed time of current track TRACK REMAIN Time remaining for current track TRACK TOTAL Total elapsed time disc TRACK TOTAL REMAIN Li Total time remaining disc 18 Clock Mode
14. the i LINK output setting to j 60958 or see page 19 See page 20 for further details on i LINK e To enjoy surround sound from a Super Audio CD connect the i LINK AUDIO terminal to a suitably equipped surround sound amplifier gt Word sync connector This allows the use of an externally generated word clock connection using a commercially available BNC coaxial cable Devices producing such a suitable clock signal include external D A converters or dedicated word clock generators Connect the SYNC OUT or WORD OUT of such a device to the unit A SIGNAL GND connection Use a commercially available PVC covered cord to connect the signal ground terminal on the unit to the amplifier signal ground e Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground earth d Power cord receptacle After all other connections have been made insert the supplied AC power cord into this receptacle then connect the other end of the power cord into the wall socket Ensure that your AC voltage corresponds to the voltage marked on the rear panel of the unit Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt e In order to avoid the risk of electric shock fire and so on only use the supplied power cord f you are not going to use the unit for some time disconnect the power cord from the wall socket Front panel features WROS NEO A POW
15. to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the equipment and or the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipments not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the user s warranty This product has been designed manufactured according to FDA regulations title 21 CFR chapter 1 subchapter J based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 and is classified as class 1 laser product There is not hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings The label required in this regulation is shown D For U S A CERTIFICATION THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE TEAC CORPORATION 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN TA MANUFACTURED Optical pickup Type SLD6163RL G Manufacturer SONY CORPORATION Laser output Less than 1mW on the objective lens Wavelength 785 15 nm For European customers Disposal of your old appliance 1 Wh
16. D00864300B ESOTERIC X 03 Super Audio CD CD Player Owner s Manual DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 N 8 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades
17. ER Use this to turn the unit on and off When the unit is on the ring surrounding the button lights up The equipment draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF position B CLOCK MODE Use this to select an external word sync source connected to the WORD SYNC connector on the rear panel Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at this sensor when operating the remote control unit D Display E Disc tray F OPEN CLOSE Use this to open and close the disc tray G STOP Use this to stop playback When playback is stopped the ring surrounding the button lights up Also use this to change the i LINK output setting H PLAY Use this to start playback When a disc is being played back the ring surrounding the button lights up I PAUSE Use this to pause playback When playback is temporarily paused the ring surrounding this button lights up J SKIP maa gt gt Use these for skip operations Pressing and holding these buttons for more than a second changes the scanning speed 10 E F G V J Display DOWN MIX t JCe CR G3aeH gt LS SJ RS CLFE ls 2 D El Disc type indicator Shows the type of disc currently loaded REPEAT rr
18. INK AUDIO terminal to an amplifier for this setting Settings Speaker Setup 1 Use these speaker setup menus when the i LINK AUDIO terminal is connected to a surround sound amplifier and when you don t use the speaker menus of the amplifier There is no need for this setup when not using the i LINK AUDIO terminal or when you use the speaker menus of the amplifier In this case leave this setup as it is factory settings e This setup has an effect on the sound output from the i LINK AUDIO terminal and the AUDIO OUT terminals when the Analog Out setting is set to Multi ch e When the Analog Out setting is set to 2ch the SP Size and Distance setting are ignored e When the CD Direct is set to Direct the settings made here are ignored during playback of a CD Speaker Size SP Size Select the size Large or Small independently for the L R front pair of speakers the C center speaker and the SR SL surround pair of speakers Turn the subwoofer SW ON or OFF if you have no subwoofer Large Select this when the connected speakers can fully reproduce bass frequencies Small Select this when the connected speakers are rather small and cannot reproduce bass frequencies When this setting is selected bass frequencies are output from the subwoofer if no subwoofer is connected from the front speakers OFF Select this when no speaker is connected The sound is output from the front or surroun
19. PCM digital signal is output during playback of a CD e Some amplifiers may regard this signal as DVD Audio i OFF default Select this when you don t use the i LINK AUDIO terminal No signal is output from the i LINK AUDIO terminal There is no difference between 1 60958 and i PCM as far as Super Audio CD playback is concerned Set the Analog Out setting to Multi ch to output the surround sound from a Super Audio CD When the Analog Out setting is set to 2ch the multi channel sound is downmixed to 2 channels e n case you experience any problem with the audio output read the instructions of the connected component to check the adaptable format Flow Status While the display shows i 60958 or i PCM repeatedly press the STOP button to turn ON or OFF the flow status If the component connected via the i LINK terminal is compatible with the flow rate control and if you set the flow status of the X 03 ON the connected component will work in the flow rate control mode e Though the flow status function of the X 03 is not same as the flow rate control RAM buffer of the connected component will absorb clock differences and control the flow rate using the clock of the connected component e In the following cases set the flow status OFF The connected component isn t compatible with the flow rate control Though the connected component is compatible with the flow rate control the flow rate control
20. an now set the center and surround pair distances The minimum distance for these is Om and the maximum is 9m with the additional restrictions described here The distance that you set for the center speaker cannot be greater than the distance set for the L R pair and must be within 1 7m of that L R distance So for example if the distance to the L R pair is set to 5 0m the center distance must be between 3 3m 5 1 7 and 5m The distance that you set for the SR SL surround pair cannot be greater than the distance set for the L R pair and must be within 9m of that distance So with the pair set at 5m the SR SL pair distance can be set from Om to 5m 24 Speaker levels SP Level Use this to set the relative levels of the speakers You can set the UR pair together and the center and surround rear pair independently as well as the subwoofer The maximum value you can set here is OdB and the minimum is 12dB with settings made in 0 5dB increments The default setting for each speaker channel is set to OdB 1 Select Test Start and press the ENTER button The unit outputs test tone from each channel in turn at the specified level for each channel e Adjust the master volume of your amplifier to the normal listening level Test tone from subwoofer may be nearly inaudible Check the level of subwoofer using a Super Audio CD which contains low frequency sound The unit won t output test tone when i 60958
21. 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 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus e When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over a 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is 2 required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply 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 does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit The apparatus draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position The apparat
22. buttons to change the setting and press the ENTER button to confirm the entry 2ch Outputs 2 channel audio from the the i LINK AUDIO and the AUDIO OUT terminals If multi channel program material is played the multi channel material will be downmixed to two channels Multi ch The unit outputs the multi channel surround sound Select this when the i LINK AUDIO terminal is connected to a surround sound amplifier e Note that if Multi ch is selected only the front L R sound of the multi channel material will be output from the AUDIO OUT terminals e This setting has no effect on the DIGITAL OUT terminals Digital output settings DigitalOut When an option marked with is displayed use the up or down cursor buttons to change the setting and press the ENTER button to confirm the entry ON Audio is output from the i LINK AUDIO terminal and the DIGITAL OUT terminals OFF Audio is not output from the i LINK AUDIO terminal and the DIGITAL OUT terminals If you are not using these terminals we suggest that you use this OFF setting for better analog sound e Digital sound from Super Audio CDs cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT terminals CD Direct When an option marked with is displayed use the up or down cursor buttons to change the setting and press the ENTER button to confirm the entry Direct Speaker setting is bypassed Normal The speaker setting you have made is used Connect the i L
23. d speakers e When the front speaker is set to Small the subwoofer is set to ON automatically You cannot set the subwoofer OFF ON subwoofer only Select this when a powered subwoofer is connected For the center and surround pair options if these speakers are not physically present you can select OFF to prevent any output from those channels you cannot turn off the front L R pair Any speakers turned off will downmix to the other enabled channels 23 Settings Speaker Setup 2 Speaker distance Ideally the speakers should be placed so that they are all the same distance from the listening position If this is not possible you should use this method described here to adjust them individually It is also possible to adjust all distances together The point of these settings is to provide the best synchronization between sound and image by delaying the sound by an appropriate amount The subwoofer is not included in this setting the placement of the subwoofer is less critical than that of other speakers The L R setting changes the distance of all speakers together Pressing the up button adds 0 1m to each value and pressing the down button subtracts 0 1m from each value Distances are measured in meters 1 meter just over 3 feet and 0 1 meter about 4 inches Carry out this operation first before setting the other speaker distances After setting the L R C and SR SL speaker distances together you c
24. e Never use such chemicals as record sprays antistatic sprays or fluid benzine or thinner to clean the discs Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc s plastic surface Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended periods Long exposure to high temperatures will warp the disc Do not play any disc that is warped deformed or damaged Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playing mechanisms CD R and CD RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs It is important that they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on them and which is away from sources of heat such as radiators or heat generating electrical devices e Printable CD R and CD RW discs aren t recommended as the label side might be sticky and damage the unit Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray Use a soft oil based felt tipped pen to write the information on the label side Never use a ball point or hard tipped pen as this may cause damage to the recorded side e Never use a stabilizer Using commercially available CD stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to malfunction Do not use i
25. en this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC EH 2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Super Audio CD is a registered trademark DSD is a registered trademark The i LINK logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation registered in the U S and other countries Thank you for choosing Esoteric Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit Features iue eee per dr Pele Gea aed P Ue 4 Before Use sss scrobe ha Ra er epu dun 6 DISCS isi ot ed tetur ep ie la id 7 Connections uersu a qe ed eae a deg 8 Front panel 0 Understanding the remote control 1 Remote Control Unit s sesia egie ea a esses 2 Restoring factory 2 Playback sere uu ups PERRA Cia 3 FASUSCANMING oua zonae ded
26. hange the settings see page 15 23 gt Change the speaker configuration if necessary see page 23 gt Super Audio CDs may have more than one playback area not all of which contain multi channel audio data Choose a multi channel area see page 14 Overall volume is low or balance between speakers is strange gt A speaker s level or that of a pair of speakers has been set up too low or too high in the speaker setup see page 24 Correct the levels The speaker settings are ignored gt Set the Analog Output setting to Multi ch or use the 2CH MULTI button of the remote control unit to change the settings see page 15 23 gt Set the CD Direct to Normal see page 23 No digital audio output gt Check that the Digital Out setting is set to ON see page 23 When using the i LINK AUDIO terminal set the i LINK output setting 1 60958 or i PCM see page 19 gt Digital audio from a Super Audio CD cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT terminals Use the i LINK AUDIO terminal The CLOCK MODE button flashes and the display shows No Word gt The word sync mode is selected but there is no clock source Turn the word sync mode off see page 18 gt No word clock is being received Check cables connections and settings of the clock generator The CLOCK MODE button flashes and the display shows Unlck or Word Error gt Invalid word sync signal is received Check the sett
27. he digital surround audio from Super Audio CDs can be output from the i LINK AUDIO terminal Before Use What s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it Remote control unit x 1 Batteries AA R6 SUM 3 x 2 Screwdriver x 1 Felt sheet x 3 Power cord x 1 Owner s manual x 1 Warranty card x 1 Conventions about this manual e Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote control You can also use the buttons on the front panel if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc In some cases these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Owner s Manual e The drawings about the front panel display used in this Owner s Manual are purely for the purposes of explanation The actual displays may differ slightly from what are shown here Read this before operation As the unit may become warm during operation always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel If you are in any doubt regarding this matter consult an electrician Choose the installation location of your unit carefully Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat Also avoid locations subject to vibratio
28. hone 0422 52 5132 e mail eso os tec teac co jp TEAC AMERICA INC 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California 90640 Phone 323 726 0303 TEAC CANADA LTD 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario LAZ 128 Canada Phone 905 890 8008 TEAC MEXICO S A De C V Campesinos N 184 Colonia Granjas Esmeralda Delegacion Iztapalapa CP 09810 M xico DF Phone 525 581 5500 TEAC UK LIMITED Unit 19 amp 20 The Courtyards Hatters Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD18 8 U K Phone 0845 130 2511 TEAC EUROPE GmbH Bahnstrasse 12 65205 Wiesbaden Erbenheim Germany Phone 0611 71580 TEAC ITALIANA S p A Via C Cant 9 A 20092 Cinisello Balsamo Milano Italy Phone 02 66010500 This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records Model number Serial number 1205 MA 0960B
29. ing of the clock generator If normal operation cannot be obtained unplug the power cord from the outlet and plug it again This resets the internal micro computer which can be disturbed during electrical storms power interruptions et cetera Beware of condensation When the unit or a disc is moved from a cold to a warm place or used after a sudden temperature change there is a danger of condensation vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism making correct operation impossible To prevent this or if this occurs leave the unit turned on for one or two hours Then the unit will stabilize at the temperature of its surroundings Maintenance If the surface of the unit gets dirty wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted neutral cleaning liquid Be sure to remove any fluid completely Do not use thinner benzine or alcohol as they may damage the surface of the unit 25 General SYSTEM Pied dE Super Audio CD and CD Power supply Europe model AC 230 V 50 Hz U S A Canada model AC 120 V 60 Hz Korea model AC 220 V 60 Hz Power consumption lille less 40 W Weight 23 3 kg 51 5 16 Ib External dimensions W x H xD 442 x 153 x 353 mm 17 3 8 x 6 x 13 7 8 Operating temperatUre 5 C 35 C Operating humidity 5 to 85 no condensation Storage temperatUre
30. l unit and the main unit gt If a strong light is near the unit turn it off Severe hum or noise is heard gt Place the unit as far away from a TV as possible Make sure the line cords and speaker cables are as far away from the AC supply as possible Will not play gt Reload the disc with the label side UP gt This unit cannot play such discs as CD ROMs Use a playable disc see page 7 gt f the disc is dirty clean the surface of the disc gt A blank disc has been loaded Load a prerecorded disc gt f the unit is condensed leave the unit for one or two hours with the power turned on see page 25 Sound skips gt Place the unit on a stable place to avoid vibration and shock gt f the disc is dirty clean the surface of the disc gt Don t use scratched damaged or warped discs There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard gt Check that the amplifier and speakers are connected securely Check the operation of the amplifier gt Check the audio output setting see page 23 gt When the amplifier is connected via the i LINK AUDIO or the DIGITAL OUT terminal set the Digital Out setting to ON see page 23 gt The sound is muted during pause and fast forward reverse Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback No multi channel audio output gt Set the Analog Output setting to Multi ch or use the 2CH MULTI button of the remote control unit to c
31. n OPEN CLOSE The tray opens after a second or two this delay is due to the movement of the internal mechanism of the unit before opening El Insert the disc label side up e Make sure the disc is centered in the tray in order to avoid any malfunction or jamming of the tray or damage to the disc Press the OPEN CLOSE button again OPEN CLOSE The tray will close Take care not to trap your fingers in the tray The unit reads the disc this may take a little time TRACK TOTAL Number of tracks on disc Total disc running time El Press the PLAY button to start playback PLAY Gn Pausing playback Press the PAUSE button to pause playback the ring surrounding the PAUSE button on the main unit lights Press PLAY or PAUSE to restart playback Stopping playback Press the STOP button the ring surrounding the STOP button on the main unit lights Opening and closing the tray Pressing OPEN CLOSE opens the tray if it is closed and closes it if it is open When the tray is opened during playback it may take a few seconds before the disc is unloaded and the tray opens 13 Skipping playback MUSIC SKIP Fea i D Press the MUSIC SKIP button I i repeatedly until the desired track is found The selected track will be played from the beginning e f the ke button is pressed once during playback playback returns to the start of the current track If
32. n components of the unit Highly rigid mounts are used for the VDRS disc mechanism To eliminate vibration three solid tool steel feet support the unit and isolate it mechanically Brushed aluminum finish exemplifies the quality of construction The front panel is constructed of thick brushed aluminum The high quality luxurious finish matches the overall attention to the finest possible quality shown in such details as the illuminated periphery to the control buttons the top panel logo and the milled aluminum disc tray Unsurpassed design and features Separation of power supplies for each major function digital audio DAC circuitry analog audio ensures total fidelity The DACs have sub ground impedances with exceptional S N figures Audio DACs All audio channels use Burr Brown 24 bit DA converters PCM1704 Improved linearity is achieved for the two front channels by the use of dual converters for each channel The audio DAC boards employ a high quality quartz crystal resulting in the almost complete elimination of jitter and subsequent distortion free DA conversion Word synchronization A master word clock from a high quality DA converter or master clock generator can be used for clock synchronization resulting in the almost complete elimination of jitter Using a high quality clock signal provided by an external DA converter such as the Esoteric G 0 G 0s provides optimum audio quality i LINK AUDIO terminal T
33. nel surround sound Select this when the i LINK AUDIO terminal is connected to a surround sound amplifier 5 1 indicator will light on the display e Note that if MULTI is selected only the front L R sound of the multi channel material will be output from the analog AUDIO OUT terminals e This setting is also reflected on the setup menu e This setting has no effect on the DIGITAL OUT terminals 15 Programmed playback Programmed playback allows up to 30 tracks to be played back in the order you decide Kl Press the PROGRAM button either when playing back or stopped If a track is currently playing back or paused in the middle of the track this track is added as the first item in the programmed playback list PROGRAM Use the number buttons to add tracks to the programmed playback list Track number Number in programmed list Use the 10 button and O through 9 buttons in exactly the same way as when selecting tracks Continue pressing the number buttons to add tracks e Clear mistakes with the CLEAR button the last entry is cleared You can only select tracks on the disc in other words if the disc has six tracks you cannot program track 7 16 El Finish the programming by pressing PLAY Programmed playback begins if the disc is actually being played back while you are setting the program order there s no need to press PLAY Skip between tracks in the
34. nit is not to be used for a long time more than a month remove the batteries from the remote control unit to prevent them from leaking If they leak wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire Notes on use Point the remote control unit at the player s remote sensor within seven meters 23 feet of the player There should not be any obstacles between the player and the remote control unit Do not allow direct sun or other light to shine on the remote sensor part of the player This may cause the remote control unit to work incorrectly Note that other units with remote controls may operate incorrectly because of infrared light overspill when you operate this remote control unit 12 Restoring factory settings If you have made a lot of changes to the setup and want to restart from a known set of options restore the unit to the factory settings as follows 1 With the unit turned off press and hold down the STOP button 2 While holding down the STOP button press the POWER switch All memories are erased and the unit returns to the factory settings Playback Kl Turn on the power using the POWER button on the main unit POWER The button and the display light FA Press the OPEN CLOSE butto
35. ns and excessive dust heat cold or moisture Do not place the unit on the amplifier receiver Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock If a foreign object should get into the unit contact your dealer or service company e When removing the power plug from the wall outlet always pull directly on the plug never yank the cord To keep the laser pickup clean do not touch it and always close the disc tray Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK During playback the disc rotates at high speed Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback Doing so may damage the disc or the unit WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving be sure to remove the disc and return the disc tray to its closed position in the player Then press the power switch to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to this unit Placement of the unit High quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin point feet securely attached to the bottom of the player Although the cover feet may appear loose the weight of the unit causes them to be firm and secure and the design effectively damps and reduces vibration
36. nt 6 pin i LINK cable When connecting multiple i LINK capable devices avoid connecting a device having slow transfer rate between devices having high transfer rate since this reduces the transfer rate of your whole system Connect devices having high transfer rate towards the source as far upriver as possible NOTES Among the i LINK formats there are MPEG 2 TS for BS digital source and DV for digital video for DVD recorders as well as the i LINK AUDIO A amp M Protocol Never connect devices that are not ready for i LINK AUDIO to this unit If you do this unit and others may get out of order or be damaged e In the process of data transfer avoid plugging unplugging the i LINK cables in use or switch on off the power Among the i LINK capable devices there are some that if not turned on are not capable of relaying data Chances are some i LINK capable devices will not respond to this unit s command 20 How to connect multiple i LINK capable devices Daisy chain connection You can daisy chain up to 17 devices including this unit i LINK cable i LINK capable i LINK capable i LINK capable i LINK capable device device device device Connection in tree structure If you are using a device having three or more i LINK connectors you may want to get the connection branched out This way of connection allows you to connect up to 17 devices including this unit
37. r more separate audio areas such as multi channel area 2 channel area and CD area When playback is stopped use the PLAY AREA button to select the playback area Repeat mode REPEAT Use the REPEAT button to select the repeat mode for playback Repeated presses of the REPEAT button cycle between the following options gt REPEATTRK gt track repeat REPEAT DSC 4 whole disc repeat REPEAT OFF l no repeat e Halting playback stops the repeat mode e The following buttons cancel repeat mode STOP OPEN CLOSE POWER Track repeat When this is selected the currently selected track repeats If another track is selected during repeat playback the newly selected track repeats Disc repeat The whole contents of the disc are repeated Programmed repeat If programmed playback has been set up the whole program is repeated Pushing the REPEAT button cycles between REPEAT PGM program repeat and REPEAT OFF programmed playback takes place Analog output 2CH MULTI When playback is stopped use the 2CH MULTI button to select either 2CH stereo or MULTI multi channel surround audio output 2CH The unit outputs 2 channel stereo sound from the the i LINK AUDIO and the AUDIO OUT terminals If multi channel program material is played the multi channel material will be downmixed to two channels and the DOWNMIX indicator will light on the display MULTI The unit outputs the multi chan
38. rregular shape CDs octagonal heart shaped business card size etc CDs of this sort can damage the unit e f you in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD R CD RW disc read the precautions supplied with the disc or contact the disc manufacturer directly Connections CAUTION e Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit Be sure to insert each plug securely To prevent hum and noise avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or speaker cables Master clock generator Stereo amplifier G 0s etc AUDIO IN WORD SYNC OUT gt e Connect either the XLR or RCA cables Balanced XLR pin assignment 12 9 ge 41X VOY E exeo DN 1 COMMON 2 HOT 3 COLD AUDIO GUT V 8 z 5 5 gt F pon a 9 z q Connect either one g D S 8 2 o to gt v A on D 3 eS a a ES m S e 5 Wall socket DIGITAL IN DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL Digital audio device CD recorder MD deck etc i LINK AUDIO IEEE1394
39. se of the settings of the application software used to create the disc Check with the software publisher for more detailed information Unfinalized CD R CD RW discs cannot be played Following discs cannot be played with this unit DVD CD G Data part of CD EXTRA PHOTO CD CD ROM and DVD ROM discs e illegally produced discs scratched or damaged discs e discs that are dusty soiled or marked with fingerprints Warning If you attempt to play back such discs there is a risk that sudden loud noise can blast over the speakers at full volume and cause damage to the speakers and your hearing Copy protected discs DualDiscs and other discs that do not conform to the CD standard may not play back correctly in this player If you use such discs in this unit TEAC ESOTERIC COMPANY cannot be responsible for any consequences or guarantee the quality of reproduction If you experience problems with such non standard discs you should contact the producers of the disc e Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side e To remove a disc from its storage case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out holding it carefully by the edges et How to hold the disc How to remove the disc e Should the disc become dirty wipe the surface radially from the center hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft dry cloth
40. th gt Use the left and up cursor buttons or the RETURN button to go back a level in the setup menu El When an option marked with gt is displayed use the up or down cursor buttons to change the setting and press the ENTER button to confirm the entry e When a numerical value such as speaker distance is changed the value is confirmed without pressing the ENTER button e Individual menu functions are described on pages 23 and 24 e Repeat steps El and as required El Exit the setup menu by pressing SETUP once more 21 Settings Setup Menu Chart AudioSetup GeneralSet Y Analog Out lt gt options SP Setup lt gt SPSize lt gt LURSize lt gt options Y Y DigitalOut lt gt options Size lt _ gt options Y Y CD Direct options SR SL Size gt options Y SW ON OFF lt gt options Y Distance lt gt m lt gt options C m lt gt options SR SL m lt gt options Y SP Level lt gt LR gB lt options Y C dB lt gt options Y SR dB lt gt options Y SL gB lt gt options Y SW dB lt gt options Y Test Start M Test Tone lt gt options 22 Settings Audio Setup Analog output settings Analog Out When an option marked with is displayed use the up or down cursor
41. us should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN e IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE For U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged
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