Esoteric SA-50 User's Manual
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1. here For better sound quality select 16 bit 44100 Hz CD quality or Click Control Panel and then Sound and Audio Devices Properties 16 bit 48000 Hz DVD quality When playing data recorded from Click the Audio tab Check that Default device under Sound a CD 16 bit 44100 Hz CD quality is recommended playback is USB Audio DAC Sounds and Audio Devices Properties General Levels Enhancements Advanced Default Format Volume Sounds Audio Voice Hardware Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode Sound playback 6 bit 44100 Hz CD Quality bist Default device 16 bit 32000 Hz FM Radio Quali yy ee __ USB Audio DAC lt E16 bit 48000 Hz DVD Quality W Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device 7 Give exclusive mode applications priority Sound recording A Default device A Restore Defaults MIDI music playback Fas Default device AO Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth Volume About C Use only default devices OK Cancel 19 Making settings EI When this unit is stopped or in playback press the MODE button for 2 seconds or longer Qs EA Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the menu item to be changed 39 Each press changes the display as follows v CD Din gt SACD gt2. 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 When the remote control unit 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 the batteries leak wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones Do not use any other batteries not specified Do not mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of batteries together Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never throw them into ire or water Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects The battery may short circuit leak or explode Never recharge a battery unless it is a verified rechargeable type 11 m zZ a ta Da I Identifying the Parts Front Panel Display LI 01 Gata DOWN MIX SA CDVCD i eR DVD AV LS RS LFE E Disc type indicator Shows the type of disc currently loaded CD or SACD ote This display also lights when DVD video DVD audio or Video CD discs are loaded but playback of these types of discs is not possible with his unit This unit will playback Super Audio CD and CD only EJ REPEAT indicator Lights when repeat play mode is selected
3. m 2 a la Da I FL Dimmer2 edium brightness m gt CD SACD COAX in 4 FL Dimmer1 USB in OPT in inimum brightness 4 When an external input COAX in OPT in USB in is selected the OFF input name and input sampling frequency are displayed When The display and indicators are off there is no input signal or the input signal cannot be locked the input sampling frequency is not displayed and the input name flashes Note that the OFF setting is not memorized when the power is turned off When there is no audio data in the input digital signal or the audio signal cannot be output correctly Dolby Digital dts AAC etc the sampling frequency is displayed as If this happens then set the In OFF mode when you press a button such as the PLAY button digital OUT setting of the connected device to PCM audio output the illuminations will turn on for approximately three seconds When an external input COAX in OPT in USB in is selected only the OPEN CLOSE button can be used for CD SACD operation 17 Connecting to a Personal Computer and Playing Back a Music File By connecting the USB input terminal of this unit to a personal EJ Press the MODE button repeatedly to select USB in computer using a USB cable recorded music files can be played using page 17 the D A converter of this unit The USB connected personal computer must be running with MODE Mi
4. G SETUP indicator Lights in the setup menu mode E Message area Alphanumeric display to show times status messages etc G DOWN MIX indicator Lights to show that a multi channel audio source has been down mixed to 2 channels KA Channel indicators Lights L and R during playback of 2 channel stereo sound Lights the channels currently in use during playback of multi channel sound Playback 1 El Press the POWER button to turn the unit on POWER The indicator ring lights EJ Press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the tray The tray opens toward you OPEN CLOSE Qe EJ Insert the disc label side up Make sure the disc is clean free from scratches and is centered in the tray in order to avoid any malfunction or jamming of the tray or damage to the disc E Press the OPEN CLOSE button again to close the tray OPEN CLOSE The tray will close Be careful not to pinch your fingers The unit then reads the disc and the indicator ring of the STOP button lights this may take a little time as the mechanism loads and clamps the disc H Press the PLAY button to start playback 3 During playback the indicator ring of the PLAY button lights Pausing playback PAUSE Press the PAUSE button to pause playback The indicator ring of the PLAY button blinks Press the PLAY button or the PAUSE button to restart playback m 2
5. Track number Number in programmed list Use the 10 button and 0 through 9 buttons in exactly the same way as when selecting tracks Continue pressing the number buttons to add tracks 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 E Finish the programming by pressing the PLAY gt gt button 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 Clearing the last track from the list Press the CLEAR button to clear the last track from the list m pd a la Da I Adding tracks to the list Use the number buttons to add tracks to the list 0 ooo 0000 b l O O O O 0 0 0 foo di 00 1 o o Clearing the whole program Press the AUDIO button to clear the program playback continues from the current point The OPEN CLOSE or the POWER button also clears the program 15 Repeat Mode Changing the Display Mode DISPLAY D Use the REPEAT button to select the repeat mode for playback During playback it is possible to change the display as follows Repeated presses of the REPEAT button cycles between the following options 7 I m gt REPEATTRK gt
6. XLR terminal only and is Pin 3 HOT When there is a connection to a Pin 3 HOT XLR terminal use this setting BOTH There is output from both RCA and XLR terminals XLR output is Pin 2 HOT When you are using both terminals use this setting USB input circuit USB_PW gt Sets whether the USB input circuit is always working or works only when USB input is selected OFF The USB input circuit operates only when USB in is selected When playing back discs or other sources the influence of the USB input circuit is reduced and a purer playback is possible When switching from USB in to another setting USB input circuit turns off When the USB in is selected again the audio player software on the personal computer must be restarted ON The USB input circuit is always on The USB input circuit is operating and maintains a connection to the personal computer even the source is selected other than USB in Therefore when USB in is selected there is no need for any operation on the personal computer After selecting USB in the audio player software on the personal computer does not need to be restarted Volume Control VOLUME This unit can control the volume of the analog audio output This means it can be directly connected to a power amplifier without the need for a pre amplifier Set the attenuator setting to on page 22 Pressing the VOLUME button raises the volume an
7. a tai Da I Stopping playback o During playback press the STOP button to stop playback Opening and closing the tray ess OPEN CLOSE Bes Pressing the OPEN CLOSE button opens the tray if it is closed and closes the tray if it is opened When the OPEN CLOSE button is pressed during playback it may take a few seconds before the disc is unloaded and the tray opens 13 Playback 2 Selecting the playback area Skipping playback TRACK CHAP To change the playback area of Super Audio CD press the STOP Press the TRACK CHAP button or the skip buttons I lt or gt button on the front panel for 2 seconds or more while playback is epeatedly until the desired track is found The selected track will stopped be played from the beginning Press the PLAY AREA button in stop mode to select a playback area if you use the remote control unit If the I lt button is pressed once during playback playback eturns to the start of the current track To return to the beginning There are two types of Super Audio CDs regular ones that of the previous track press the lt 4 button twice contain 2 channel stereo and multi channel stereo and hybrid f it is pressed once within one second from the start of the track discs two layer discs that contain Super Audio CD and regular playback returns to the start of the previous track CD da
8. as possible There is no sound from the speakers or sound is distorted gt Check that your amplifier and speakers are connected securely page 6 gt Check the operation manual and settings of the amplifier gt If the disc is dirty clean the surface of the disc page 5 gt Digital audio from a Super Audio CD cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL terminals In this situation switch to the analog outputs for SACD playback gt The sound is muted during pause Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback gt Check the analog audio output setting page 22 Digital audio recording is not possible on another device gt Copy prohibit material cannot be copied digitally Noticeable difference in CD and Super Audio CD s volume gt That is because CDs and Super Audio CDs use different recording methods gt Check the signal processing setting for Super Audio CDs page 21 Word Sync The display shows No Word gt No word clock signal is being received Check cables connections and settings of the external optional word clock generator gt The word sync mode is selected but there is no clock source Turn the word sync mode OFF page 21 In this mode the player will operate with its own internal clock device The display shows WRD UNLCK gt Invalid word sync signal is received Check the setting of the clock generator The permitted input frequenci
9. digital output on or off for CD playback OFF There is no digital output When set to off purer CD playback is possible ON A signal is output from the digital output terminal When a device is connected to the digital output terminal set to ON During Super Audio CD playback digital output does not occur even when set to ON Attenuator ATT gt Switches on and off the attenuator function of the analog audio output OFF Switches off the attenuator function The remote control VOLUME and MUTING buttons cannot be used ON Switches on the attenuator function The volume can be adjusted using the VOLUME buttons of the remote control unit When the MUTING button on the remote control is pressed the sound is muted To clear mute press the MUTING button again or press a VOLUME button When using an Esoteric amplifier or a D A converter with volume control set the attenuator to OFF Analog output terminal OUT gt Sets the output terminal for analog audio output OFF There is no analog audio output When using this unit as a CD Transport use this setting RCA Analog audio outputs from the RCA terminals only When using the RCA terminal only use this setting XLR 2 Analog audio outputs from the XLR terminal only and is Pin 2 HOT When there is a connection to a Pin 2 HOT XLR terminal use this setting Esoteric amplifiers are Pin 2 HOT XLR 3 Analog audio outputs from the
10. sd DA USB_PW gt WORD gt OUT gt Ms 4 2ndPLL gt ATT gt D_OUT gt 4 Depending on the selected source or current operation some menu items are not displayed If no operation is performed for 10 seconds setup mode is cleared and the normal display returns When the menu is displayed and MODE is pressed for 2 seconds or longer or STOP is pressed once setup mode is exited and the normal display returns El Use the skip buttons lt gt on the front panel or remote control to change a setting Q To change multiple items repeat steps EJ and B 20 EJ Press the MODE button for 2 seconds or longer to exit setup mode Sy If no operation is performed for 10 seconds or longer or STOP is pressed once setup mode is exited and the normal display returns Settings are retained even if the unit s power cord is disconnected Available Menu Items Up conversion selections CD Din gt Sets the up conversion signal processing for CD playback and external input ORG ORIGINAL Up conversion is not performed With a D A converter the digital filter performs 32 bit 8 times oversampling 2Fs When the digital audio signal from a CD or external input is 32 44 1 48 kHz the input signal is up converted to 64 88 2 96 kHz 4Fs When the digital audio signal from a CD or external input is 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 kHz the input signal is up converted to 128 176 4 192 kHz DSD The PCM digital
11. unit for several weeks Identifying the Parts Main Unit z POWER Use this button to turn the unit on and off The indicator ring lights when the main unit is ON The indicator ring lights off when the main unit is OFF When you do not use the unit make sure to turn off the unit MODE If this button is pressed when playback is stopped it selects the source from CD SACD or external inputs When an external input is selected the unit can be used as a D A converter page 17 To enter the setup mode press this button for 2 or more seconds page 20 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at this sensor when operating the remote control page 11 Disc tray Front panel display window m 2 a 5 Da I OPEN CLOSE Use this button to open and close the disc tray page 13 STOP Use this button to stop playback page 13 The indicator ring lights when the disc is inserted in stop mode PLAY Use this button to start playback page 13 The indicator ring lights in blue during playback PAUSE Use this button to pause playback page 13 The indicator ring lights in blue during pause mode Skip ma a gt gt Use thes
12. word clock is not input No Word Furthermore when the input word clock cannot be ocked the display shows WRD UNLCK In such cases check the cable connection and frequency of the input clock he display shows 21 m pd a Tai 72 I 22 Master clock extraction 2ndPLL gt This sets the method to extract the master clock signal from the external input digital signal COAX in OPT in and USB in inputs can be set separately In CD SACD mode this item is not displayed OFF The clock signal is generated by the PLL circuit of the digital audio interface receiver ON The clock generated by the PLL circuit of the digital audio interface receiver is further controlled by a 2nd PLL circuit that uses an internal voltage controlled crystal oscillator Using 2 stages of PLL circuits with different jitter elimination characteristics effectively reduces the transmitted jitter of the digital audio interface and reproduces sound with a consistent stereo image f the 2nd PLL circuit is locked the indicator ring of the MODE button changes from flashing to lit Ifthe input audio signal is 32 kHz this function does not work even if the 2nd PLL circuit is ON If an audio signal that cannot be locked by the internal crystal oscillator is input locking is not completed and the indicator continues to flash If this occurs set it to OFF Digital output D_OUT gt Switches
13. 0 Input lev l neren ienna oi Equivalent to TTL levels The SA 50 can accept and synchronize to the following frequencies received from external clock devices rectangular wave 44 1 kHz 88 2 kHz 176 4 kHz 100 kHz General Power supply Europe Model p eee een neces AC 230V 50 Hz U S A Canada Model AC 120V 60 Hz Korea model n AC 220V 60 Hz Power consumption cece ee cee eens saneeees 15W External dimensions W x H x D 442 x 153 x 353 mm 17 3 8 x 6 x 13 7 8 including protrusions WENE eeose lele basa gates ee cate 18 kg 39 11 16 Ib Operating temperature eee ee eee 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 5 to 85 no condensation Storage temperature 0 6c eee eee eee eee 20 C to 55 C
14. AE 17 Connecting to a Personal Computer and Playing Back a Music File 18 Settings ici nionita Volume Control Restoring Factory Default Settings 0 cece eee e eee eee 24 Troubleshootingss i ieri eil lia 24 Specifications corraini ri AE e dae 26 m 2 O E n Before Use What s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it Power cord x 1 Remote control unit RC 1156 x 1 Batteries AA R6 SUM 3 x 2 Felt pads x 3 Owner s manual x 1 Warranty card x 1 Read this before operation Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you will use Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit due to its weight Get someone to help you if necessary As the unit may become warm during operation always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation Make sure there is at least 20 cm 8 of space above and at least 5 cm 2 of space on each side of the unit Do NOT place anything such as a CD CD R LP cassette tape etc on top of the unit 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 vibrations and excessive dust heat cold or moisture D
15. D01065821A Super Audio CD CD Player D A Converter OWNERS MANUAL iride 3 MODE D EMPLOI 27 MANUAL DEL USUARIO 51 a ice DIGITAL AUDIO SUPER AUDIO CD equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the 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 product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NO MUAPWN ZS 10 11 12 13 14 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 he 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 ype plug A
16. REPEAT DSC Currently playing a re of current track track repeat whole disc repeat REPEAT OFF T 4 no repeat Track rac repeat Time remaining for current track When this is selected the currently selected track is repeated 4 If another track is selected during repeat playback the newly selected track is repeated co Total elapsed time disc 4 Disc repeat All the tracks on the disc are repeated co When the playback stops the repeat mode is canceled Total time remaining disc When playback stops the display shows as follows cD Number of tracks on disc Total disc running time Display Dimming D A Converter Mode 0000 Qoooo 0 0 0 00 Qi 00 D 0 Ss Qe The display on the front panel can be dimmed to suit the environment This unit can be used as a 32 bit D A converter in which you listen to music Complete dimming may also improve audio playback quality When playback is stopped pressing the MODE button changes the Use the DIMMER button to cycle between these settings input source When you are using the remote control unit you can also begin this FL Dimmer3 function by pressing the GROUP TITLE buttons when Full brightness playback is stopped 4 Repeated presses of the MODE button or the GROUP TITLE buttons will cycle the input selection options as shown below
17. ain a USB connection with a personal computer set USB_PW to ON page 23 When this setting is ON the USB input circuit is always operating The USB connection is maintained even when the input is changed to a setting other than USB in If the sound does not playback normally when you are using a For Windows Vista supported operating system and the connections are correct as described above check the following points Click Control Panel and then Sound Click the Playback tab and check that Speakers USB Audio DAC is selected i For Windows XP X Sound If the drivers were correctly installed USB Composite Device IT Playback Recording Sounds appears under Universal Serial Bus controllers in Device Manager Furthermore USB Audio Device appears under Sound video and game controllers in Device Manager If these do not appear repeat steps J to g to install the drivers again Select a playback device below to modify its settings Speakers Intel r 82801DB DBM AC 97 Audio Controller Working Device Manager Sound video ard gare controlers Audo Cc Configure Set Default Properties J z m 2 Q E n I 99999999 de DADDIES Furthermore clicking Properties at this window displays the following window The audio sample rate and bit depth can be set
18. audio signal from a CD or external input is converted to a DSD signal DSD Direct Stream Digital When 2Fs or 4Fs is set and the input signal frequency is the same or higher than the setting up conversion is not performed Super Audio CD signal processing SACD gt Sets the signal processing for Super Audio CD playback When an external input source is selected this item is not displayed DSD The DSD audio signal of Super Audio CDs is not converted and will playback in its native format 2Fs 6 The DSD audio signal of Super Audio CDs is converted to a 88 2 kHz 32 bit PCM signal To remove volume differences with standard CDs the gain is raised by 6 dB 4Fs 6 The DSD audio signal of Super Audio CDs is converted to a 176 4 kHz 32 bit PCM signal To remove volume differences with standard CDs the gain is raised by 6 dB 2Fs The DSD audio signal of Super Audio CDs is converted to a 88 2 kHz 32 bit PCM signal The volume difference with standard CDs is approximately 6 dB Adjust the volume of the connected amplifier accordingly 4Fs The DSD audio signal of Super Audio CDs is converted to a 176 4 kHz 32 bit PCM signal The volume difference with standard CDs is approximately 6 dB Adjust the volume of the connected amplifier accordingly When it is set to 2Fs 6 or 4Fs 6 the sound of maximum volume area maybe clipped depending on the mastering of the Super Audio CD If this occurs set to 2Fs
19. crosoft Windows XP or Windows Vista Other operating systems are not guaranteed Use the OS based media player for playback Sy Windows Media Player etc Depending on the hardware and software configuration of the When you are using the remote control unit press the GROUP personal computer operation may not be possible even with the TITLE buttons repeatedly above mentioned operating systems The first time the personal computer and this unit are connected the personal computer automatically detects the USB connection El Connect the unit to a personal computer using a USB cable with this unit and installs the drivers Follow the instructions of the The cable must match the connection terminal of this unit operating system to complete installation of the drivers H Start playback of a music file on a personal computer For the best sound quality set the volume to maximum on the personal computer and then adjust the volume on the amplifier connected to this unit Set the amplifier volume to the minimum start playback and then gradually increase the volume coauan It is not possible to control this unit from the personal computer or control the personal computer from this unit O pon E i SS eee It is not possible to send music files from this unit to a personal computer via USB CAUTION When music files are being played through a USB connection do not perform the following operatio
20. d pressing the VOLUME button lowers the volume Muting MUTIN When the MUTING button on the remote control is pressed the audio is temporarily muted Pressing the button again returns the volume to its previous level WARNING The volume level is retained even after you turn off the power Before turning on the power of the connected power amplifier always minimize the volume of this unit Never directly connect to a power amplifier with the attenuator set to off This could create a sudden loud noise that can damage hearing and speakers m Z a ta Da I 23 24 Restoring Factory Default Settings POWER Memorized settings are stored even after the power cord has been disconnected Ifyou have made changes through the setup menu process and want to restart from a known set of options restore the unit to the default factory settings as follows E Turn the unit off Wait for more than 30 seconds EJ Press the POWER button while holding down the STOP button Release the STOP button when Setup CLR appears on the display All memories are now erased and the unit returns to the factory settings Troubleshooting If 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 calling your dealer General No power gt Make sure to plug the power cord into the AC outlet Make sure
21. e buttons for skip forward or backward operations If these buttons are pressed for 1 second or more during playback the unit scans forward or backward If these buttons are repeatedly pressed for 1 second or longer the unit switches to a scan mode between 3 fast forward reverse speeds page 14 10 Identifying the Parts Remote Control Unit oo O O 10 CLEAR DISPLAY Ip PLAY 2CH AREA MULTI REPEAT C R TRACK CHAP Di ee C gt n BT GROUP TITLE AUDIO i SCAN GD CO Ced D ds sw pause A on GL _ K n I ZA SETUP DIMMER MUTING DAC AMP This manual uses the button names of the main unit to explain their operation However the same names for the remote control buttons can also be used in the same way EY ON LIGHT When this button is pressed white buttons on the remote control unit will light for a few seconds E STANDBY This button will not work on the SA 50 Please ignore this button d Number buttons Use these buttons o enter the track number for playback D PLAY AREA When a hybrid Super Audio CD is loaded and the disc is not being played press this button to change the play area of the disc page 14 IH 2CH MULTI This button will not work on the SA 50 Please ignore this button Gi AuDIO Use this button for the program audio playback page 15 E SCAN lt lt gt gt Use these buttons to scan for
22. ered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 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 to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the equipment and or the receiving antenna 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 ESOTERIC COMPANY for compliance will void the user s warranty This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations title 21 CFR c
23. es for this unit are 44 1 88 2 176 4 100 kHz USB connections with personal computers This unit is not recognized by personal computers gt USB connections are possible with personal computers running with Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista Other operating systems are not guaranteed Noise occurs gt Starting other applications during playback of a music file may interrupt playback or cause noise Do not start other applications during playback Music files cannot be played gt Connect this unit to the personal computer before launching music playback software and starting playback If the music playback software is launched or the input of this unit is switched to USB in before this unit is connected to the personal computer music data may not be played back correctly If normal operation cannot be obtained unplug the power cord from the outlet and plug it again 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 f
24. g power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY ON switch not in the ON position The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time The mains plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed o excessive heat such as sunshine fire or other heat sources CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 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 INSIDE 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 N HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE Super Audio CD is a registered trademark DSD is a registered trademark Windows XP and Windows Vista are either regist
25. hapter 1 subchapter J based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 and is classified as class I 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 as follows For U S A CERTIFICATION i THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 104010 AND 104011 EXCEPT i FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER 1 NOTICE NO 50 DATED JULY 26 2001 TEAC CORPORATION i 1 47 OCHIAI TAMA SHI TOKYO JAPAN TA MANUFACTURED Laser Type SLD6163RL G Manufacturer SONY CORPORATION Laser output Less than ImW on the objective lens Wavelength 785 15 nm CD 655 10 nm Super Audio CD Thank you for choosing Esoteric Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit Contents saturi ei esili 3 Before Useni gs nnsuetaase nnd dA A Ae i 4 DES aan 5 Connection ree eE A A AET A AEREA 6 dentifying the Parts Main Unit 9 dentifying the Parts Remote Control Unit 10 Remote ControLUnit ci rien a i 1 dentifying the Parts Front Panel Display 0000 12 HEE eTe AIE E PEEN ET EPET 13 Programmed PlaybaGk i ci 5 Repeat Modernie E E EEA a 16 Changing the Display Mode 0 rreren 16 Display DIMMINA Luria E AERE aaa 7 D A Converter Mode AE E
26. luid completely Do not use thinner benzine naphtha or alcohol as they may damage the surface of the unit For the sake of safety disconnect the power plug before cleaning m 2 a ta Da I 25 Compatible disc types Accessories Super Audio CD CD CD R CD RW compatible Power cord x 1 Remote control unit RC 1156 x 1 Audio output Analog Audio Batteries AA R6 or SUM 3 x 2 JE i XLR jacks 2 channel x 1 Felt pads x 3 RCA jacks 2 channel x 1 Owner s manual x 1 Warranty card x 1 Output impedance eee eens XLR 100 Q RCA 100 Q Maximum Output level 1 kHz full scale 10 kQ XLR 2 2 Vrms RCA 2 2 Vrms Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and dimensions are approximate Frequency FESPONSE 6 eee 5 Hz to 40 kHz SA CD Illustrations may differ slightly from production models Signal to Noise Ratio S N 130 dB Total harmonic distortion c eee eee e ee 0 001 1 kHz Audio output Digital Audio Optical digital jackx 1 15 to 21 dBm CoaxialiREAjacKX esguar sacmanehantune alata 0 5 Vp p 75 0 Digital audio input Optical digital terminal x 1 24 0 to 14 5 dBm peak Coaxial RCA terminal x 1 input impedance 75 Q 0 5 Vp p USB port B connector USB 1 1 or higher Word Synchronization input format JACK s2ignaniginhokeagtouiavieh ade E E aan BNC Input impedance eee orres serrer teens 75
27. ns They will cause problems with the operations of the personal computer Exit the music playback software on your PC before performing these operations Removing the USB cable Switching the unit power off Changing the input geo gSN When playing a music file via a USB connection the sounds of personal computer operations are also played To prevent these Computer sounds from being played change the sound settings on the personal computer E Turn on the personal computer Depending on the operation environment of the personal Confirm that the operating system starts normally computer it may not be possible to maintain the USB data transfer speed This may interrupt playback or cause noise Furthermore E Press the POWER button to turn on the unit starting other applications during music file playback may interrupt playback or cause noise POWER If the music playback software is started before this unit and the QW personal computer are connected or the input of this unit is set to USB in before connection music files may not be played back correctly If this occurs restart the music playback software or the personal computer To prevent the USB input from negatively influencing sound quality when an input source other than USB is used the default USB_PW setting is OFF This setting switches off the power to the USB input circuit When you want to continually maint
28. o cable TOS The DIGITAL OUT terminals cannot output digital audio from Super Audio CDs When inserting the plug of the optical cable the protective shutter of the terminal will open and you should hear it click into position when fully inserted Be careful that you do not force the plug because this could result in damage to the protective shutter the cable or the unit itself Digital output can be set to on or off page 22 E Digital audio input terminals Inputs digital audio Connect to the digital output terminals of digital devices Use commercially available cables COAXIAL Use RCA pin digital audio cables OPTICAL Use optical digital audio cables TOS d Analog audio output terminals Use either the XLR or RCA pin terminals for 2 channel analog stereo output Use commercially available XLR or RCA audio cables XLR Use balanced XLR audio cables RCA Use RCA audio cables Connect the R terminal on this unit to the right R terminal of the amplifier and the L terminal on this unit to the left L terminal of the amplifier Analog audio output can be set to on or off and the polarity of the XLR terminal can be set to 2 HOT or 3 HOT page 22 Esoteric uses Esoteric MEXCEL stress free 7N cable as a reference The following items are available in the Esoteric MEXCEL cable series RCA audio cable XLR audio cable RCA digital cable XLR digital cable BNC digital cable Speaker cable Powe
29. o not open the cabinet as this will void your factory warranty and 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 When removing the power plug from the wall outlet always pull directly on the plug never yank on the cord 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 unit Although the outer feet may appear loose the weight of the unit causes them to become firm and secure The design effectively damps and reduces vibration To protect the supporting furniture surface you may stick the felt pads supplied with the unit to the bottom of the metal feet Pin point foot Bottom plate of Steel foot ___ H the unit Cover foot Cove
30. om its storage case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out holding it carefully by the edges BY 0 How to hold the disc How to remove the disc Maintenance if the disc becomes dirty wipe the surface radially from the center hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft and dry cloth Never use such chemicals as record sprays antistatic sprays or luid benzine or thinner to clean the discs Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc s plastic surface Storage precautions 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 temperature and humidity for extended periods Long exposure to high emperatures will warp the disc 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 away from sources of heat such as radiators or heat generating electrical devices If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD R or CD RW disc read the precautions supplied with the disc or contact the disc manufacturer m 2 a tal Da I Connection Precautions Connect the power plug to a wall socket after completing all other connections Be sure to thoroughly read
31. or 4Fs Digital filter DF gt Changes the digital filter This setting is not required if a CD or digital input signal is converted to DSD or playback is performed without converting the DSD signal of Super Audio CDs This filter effects PCM audio playback only FIR A 32 bit FIR digital filter Finite impulse response oversamples the input signal to 8 times the frequency of the original signal This provides a fuller richer and deeper sound S_DLY A 32 bit short delay filter oversamples the input signal to 8 times the frequency of the original signal This provides an impulse response without pre echo natural attack and reverberation This setting provides tonal quality that is closer to the original and without enhancement Word Sync WORD gt Sets the word sync mode during CD SACD playback When an external input source is selected this item is not displayed OFF Word sync is not used The sync operation is performed by the internal master clock ON Synchronization operations are performed using an external input word clock as the master Permitted input clock frequencies are 44 1 88 2 176 4 100 kHz When ON is selected the indicator ring of the MODE button lashes while searching for the external clock When the clock is detected and locked the indicator ring lights indicating that the playback using external clock synchronization is now being performed If word sync is ON and a
32. polarized plug has two blades with one wider than he 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 ou consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on 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 able specified by the manufacturer or sold with et he apparatus When a cart is used use caution e when moving the cart apparatus combination o avoid injury from tip over nA Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is 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 operatin
33. r cable m pd a tal Da I COAXIAL OPTICAL Od use COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN JIE DIGITAL OUT JIC q22 4SN Jq22 eIXe05 INI Computer plod Jamod paljddns Wall socket WORD SYNC OUT Master clock generator AI 10 G 03X etc DJ USB input terminal Inputs digital audio from a personal computer Connect to the USB port of a personal computer using a commercially available USB cable The USB input circuit can be set to always on or on only when USB input is selected page 23 H WORD SYNC connector This allows the use of an externally generated word clock connection using a commercially available BNC coaxial cable Connect the WORD SYNC OUT terminal on external word clock generator example model G 03X or other equipment that has a word clock output to this unit Gy SIGNAL GND terminal Connection of this terminal with the ground terminal of another unit may improve sound quality Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground earth d Power cord Connect the power cord to the power cord receptacle and connect the power plug to an AC wall socket after all other connections have been made Use only the supplied power cord Use of other power cords may result in fire or electric shock Unplug the power cord when you are not going to use the
34. r foot retaining screws Type of discs that can be played on this system This unit can playback discs bearing any of the following logos Super Audio CD Single layer dual layer or hybrid layer 12cm 4 7 discs Digital audio DSD Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks AX SUPER AUDIO CD Audio CD COMPACT 12cm 4 7 or 8cm 3 155 discs Digita auno Linear PCM digital audio Audio CDs are divided into tracks About CD R CD RW CD R RW discs recorded in the Audio CD format and finalized correctly are playable Depending on the quality of the disc and or he condition of the recording some CD R and CD RW discs may not be playable 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 because of the settings of the application software used to create he disc Check with the software publisher for more detailed information Unfinalized CD R CD RW discs cannot be played The following discs cannot be played with this unit DVD Video CD CD G Data part of CD EXTRA PHOTO CD CD ROM and DVD ROM discs Illegally produced discs Scratched or damaged discs Discs that are dusty soiled or marked with fingerprints WARNING If you attempt to play back such discs there is a risk that a sudden loud noise may be heard over the speakers at full volume and cause damage to the speakers and possibly to yo
35. se this button to pause playback page 13 M MUTING When the attenuator function is set to on in the setup mode this button temporarily mutes the audio page 23 This button is also used for the muting function of Esoteric amplifiers Remote Control Unit Notes on use Point the remote control unit at the main unit s remote sensor within seven meters 23 feet of the main unit 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 area of the main unit 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 How to insert the batteries Remove the cover of the remote control unit with a Philips 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 For more information about collection of batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Precautions concerning batteries Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive
36. ta If tracks are skipped while playback is paused or stopped playback is paused at the start of the selected track Fast scanning Direct track selection 0000 5 6 F 8 O O QS OOO During playback use the SCAN button lt lt or gt to scan backwards and forwards Press the PLAY button to restart playback at normal speed at the desired location Use the number button to select tracks for playback in playback or stop mode Pressing the SCAN button multiple times lt lt or gt repeatedly changes the scanning speeds in three steps If using the front panel controls of the player repeatedly press and _ 7 hold for 1 second or more the skip buttons lt 4 or gt gt o play track 7 O The blinking speed of lt or gt on the display shows the current sid 6 4 scanning speed The scan speed functions in the sequence shown To play track 23 CS gt O gt O below Fast Faster Fastest Playback at normal speed Programmed Playback Programmed playback allows up to 30 tracks to be played back in the desired order El Press the AUDIO button either when playing back or stopped If a track is currently playing back this track is added as the first item in the programmed playback list AUDIO S EJ Use the number buttons to add tracks to the programmed playback list OOGO COOP CAC lo 3 co
37. there is power to the AC outlet by plugging another item such as a lamp or fan to test the outlet circuit gt Check the connection Remote control does not work gt Press the POWER button of the main unit to turn it on page 13 gt f the batteries are dead change the batteries page 11 gt Make sure that you have correctly installed the batteries page 11 gt Use the remote control unit within the range 7m 23ft and point the remote control at the front panel Clear any obstacles between the remote control unit and the main unit page 11 gt f a strong light is near the unit turn it off Other units with remote controls operate incorrectly gt Note that other units with remote controls may operate incorrectly because of infrared light overspill when you operate he remote control of this unit Will not play gt Press the MODE button repeatedly to select CD SACD gt Reload the disc with the label side UP If not insert the disc correctly gt f the disc is dirty clean the surface of the disc page 5 gt If the unit has become condensed with moisture leave the unit or one or two hours with the power turned on page 25 gt If your disc is noticeably scratched do not use that type of disc Buttons do not work properly gt If another operation is still in process wait a moment and try again Severe hum or noise is heard gt Place the unit as far away from a TV
38. through the instruction manuals of the equipment you will connect and observe all instructions Amplifier or digital audio device CD recorder MD deck etc DIGITALIN DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL O T s 3 Connect one of the cables as shown af w O oO The polarity of XLR terminal Al can be set to 3 HOT page 22 Digital output can be set to on or off page 22 Il SIGNAL GND FO XLR XLR BALANCED BALANCED usa COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL 3PTICAL LDS OS DIGIT J DIGITAL GUT RN O 18 2 O pol a F i Q i E Connect one of the x Connect one set of the 8 amp cables as shown amp cables as shown x 5 5 D e la A fal D o 288 z O oO DI Oo DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT LINE IN COAXIAL OPTICAL Digital device MD deck etc Stereo amplifier AI 10 etc LY Digital audio output terminals These terminals output digital audio from CD The unit may be connected using either coaxial or optical TOS cables to amplifiers or digital audio devices such as CD recorders etc Use commercially available COAXIAL or OPTICAL cables COAXIAL Use RCA pin digital audio cable OPTICAL Use optical digital audi
39. ur 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 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 CAUTION e Do not play any disc that is warped deformed or damaged Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playback mechanisms Printable CD R and CD RW discs are not recommended as the abel side might be sticky and damage the unit This also includes PC produced discs where a stick on label has been used Do not stick papers stability pads 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 he label side Never use a ball point or hard tipped pen as this may cause damage to the recorded side Never use a stabilizer Using commercially available CD stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to malfunction Do not use irregular shape discs octagonal heart shaped business card size etc CDs of this sort can damage the unit 99799 Handling precautions Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side uppermost Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side To remove a disc fr
40. ward and backward during playback page 14 E STOP W Use this button to stop playback page 13 KH PLAY gt Use this button to start playback page 13 E VOLUME When the attenuator function is switched on during setup mode these buttons control the output volume page 23 These buttons can also be used to control the volume of Esoteric amplifiers LI INPUT These buttons do not work on the SA 50 but these buttons can be used to switch the input source selection for Esoteric amplifiers A DIMMER Use this button to select one of four brightness levels for the display and indicator lamps page 17 M SETUP These buttons do not work on the SA 50 but these buttons can be used for setup functions with Esoteric amplifiers N OPEN CLOSE 4 Use this button to open and close the disc tray page 13 CLEAR Use this button to clear entry errors E DISPLAY Use this button to change display mode page 16 E REPEAT Use this button o engage the repeat playback mode page 16 EJ GROUP TITLE ma The group title function cannot be used with this unit However if this button is pressed when playback is stopped the source can be selected from CD SACD and external input When external input is selected it can be used as a D A converter page 17 E TRACK CHAP a a gt gt Use these buttons to skip forward or backward during audio playback page 14 E PAUSE 11 U
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