Esoteric SA-10 User's Manual
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1. Your system does not work if data is fed back to the output device Be careful not to create a loop Xx 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 25 General duce eR Aba ee Ae ERI Super Audio CD CD Power supply Europe model AC 230 V 50 Hz U S A Canada model AC 120 V 60 Hz AC 220 V 60 Power consumption lisse 18W 12 5 kg 27 9 16 lb External dimensions W x H x D 442 x 149 x 353 mm 17 3 8 x 5 7 8 x 13 7 8 Operating temperature 5 C 35 C Operating humidity 5 to 85 no condensation Storage temperature 20 55 C Audio output Analog Audio JIK Hae a aces e a ea e Ea XLR jacks 2 channel x 1 RCA jacks 2 channel x 1 Maximum Output level 1 kHz full scale XLR 2 2 Vrms x0 1 V 10 k RCA 2 2 Vrms 40 1 10 k Freque2. Dl i LINK dq D Qa This button is used for controlling i LINK output and will GROUP AUDIO e become available after a future hardware upgrade charged fe fa pgrade charged SCAN TRACK CHAP STOP PLAY PAUSE d i Or n H 3 AUDIO iP This button doesn t work on the SA 10 IL d SCAN lt lt gt gt lt gt Use these for fast scanning during playback SETUP lt gt eral Hn D ALS d sTOP Use this to stop playback i PLAY Use this to start playback Il Cursor buttons and ENTER Use these cursor buttons for navigation of the setup menu and the ENTER button to confirm selections El SETUP Use this button to enter the setup menu where you can set up the parameters of the unit 10 34 WORD Use this to turn on or off the word sync function When the word sync is on the unit will synchronize with an external word sync source 8 OPEN CLOSE Use this button to open and close the disc tray M CLEAR Use this button to clear entry errors etc DISPLAY Use this button to change the display mode 1 FL DIMMER Use this button to change the brightness of the front panel display 2 REPEAT Use this button to set the repeat playback mode 1 GROUP This button doesn t work on the SA 10 3 SKIP lt lt gt gt I Use these for skip operations H PAUSE Use this to pause playback RETUR
3. 4 2 VY LINE IN Stereo amplifier IA 2 channel analog audio output terminals Use either the XLR or RCA pin terminals for analog stereo output If your amplifier has balanced XLR analog audio inputs connect the XLR jacks on the unit to the amplifier s XLR jacks otherwise use the RCA pin connections Use commercially available XLR or RCA audio cables Make sure to connect white plug white jack L left channel red plug red jack R right channel When using these terminals set Analog Out to 2ch to downmix the multi channel material to two channels see page 21 Note that if Analog Out 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 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 When using these terminals set Digital Out to ON see page 21 9 The DIGITAL OUT terminals cannot output the digital
4. Use the FL DIMMER button to cycle between these settings m gt REPEATTRK REPEAT DSC 4 track repeat whole disc repeat FL Dimmer3 REPEAT OFF 4 4 Full brightness no repeat FL Dimmer2 Medium brightness 9 Halting playback stops the repeat mode FL Dimmer1 Minimum brightness Track repeat When this is selected the currently selected track repeats If another track is selected during repeat playback the newly selected track repeats OFF The display and indicators are off 5 e Note that the OFF setting is not memorized when the power Disc repeat is turned off When the unit is switched off with the display All the tracks on the disc are repeated off and then turned on again the display is reset to the minimum brightness FL Dimmer1 e n OFF mode when you press a button such as PLAY PAUSE the illuminations turn temporarily on 16 This feature is used when you want to get your whole system locked to a single sync signal clock by connecting this unit to the Esoteric Al 10 G 0 G 0s or other devices that are capable of outputting a sync signal word clock Use the WORD button to switch between Word ON and Word OFF HSI15N3 The main unit can accept and synchronize to the following frequencies received from external devices 44 1kHz 88 2kHz 176 4kHz This unit also accepts a Universal Clock frequency of 100 kHz t takes several seconds for the un
5. 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 ALG avoid injury from tip over 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 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 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION 9 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 e USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE 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 Felt sheet x 3 Power cord x 1 Owner s manual x 1 Warranty card x 1 Read this before operation Be careful to avoid
6. you cannot turn off the front L R pair Any speakers turned off will down mix to the other enabled channels e Turning downmix on and off may affect the overall volume f necessary adjust the level of subwoofer using the volume control of its own or the Speaker level setup 22 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 is each speaker channel set to OdB 1 When you are ready to start display Test Start and press the ENTER button The unit outputs test tone from each channel in turn at the specified level for each channel 9 Test tone at very high levels may not be good for your speakers Make sure the level of your system is turned down to a reasonable level before carrying out this operation Test tone from subwoofer may be nearly inaudible Check the level of subwoofer using source material containing low frequency sound 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 e The unit won t output test tone when i LINK is set to 60958 Select PCM to output test tone see page 23 2 Adjust the levels and continue using t
7. LINK AUDIO terminal or when you use the speaker menus of the amplifier In this case leave this setup as it is factory settings The speaker setup has effects on the sound output from the i LINK AUDIO terminals when Analog Out is set to Multi ch e When Analog Out is set to 2ch the settings made here are ignored When 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 surround speakers 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
8. the STANDBY G Display button of the remote control unit to turn the unit standby In the standby mode press the ON button of the remote control unit to turn the unit ON H Disc tray Off The POWER button of the main unit is OFF STOP W Use this button to stop playback POWER Use this button to turn the unit on and off PLAY PAUSE 11 Use this button to start or pause playback C PLAY AREA When playback is stopped use this button to select the playback area of Super Audio CDs SKIP raa gt gt Use these buttons for skip operations Pressing and holding these buttons for more than a second changes the scanning speed D MODE Use this button to change following settings Word sync Digital filter DSD E OPEN CLOSE 4 Use this button to open and close the disc tray Understanding the remote control unit EX ON STANDBY When the POWER button of the main unit is depressed press the STANDBY button to turn the unit standby In the standby mode press the ON button to turn the unit ON When you press the ON button white buttons on the remote control unit light for several seconds E Number buttons ON STANDBY CLOSE Use these for selecting tracks by number etc SS PLAY AREA When playback is stopped use this button to select the playback area of Super Audio CDs Q AREA i LINK REPEAT
9. D00967920A Super Audio CD Player OWNER SMANUAL 2 MANUEL DU PROPRI TAIRE 27 eec qus DIGITAL AUDIO SUPER AUDIO CD 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 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 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
10. N Use this button to go up a level in the setup menu Note To simplify explanations instructions in this manual refer to the names of the buttons and controls on the front panel only Associated controls on the remote control will also operate similarly How to insert the batteries Remove the cover of the remote control unit with a screwdriver After checking the polarity 8 8 of two AA batteries insert the batteries replace the cover and replace the screws e Take care not to pinch cables with the battery case 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 9 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 9 Rechargeable or non rechargeable batteries can be used but not mixed together Refer to the precautions on their labels e 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 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 9 Point
11. 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 e Do not use irregular shape discs octagonal heart shaped business card size etc Discs of this sort can damage the X39 Xj f you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a disc read the precautions supplied with the disc or contact the disc manufacturer directly HSI15N3 Connection 1 CAUTION Switch off the power to all equipment before making connection 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 Amplifier or digital audio device CD recorder MD deck etc DIGITAL IN DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL A Balanced XLR pin o a AIS assignment gt 5 4 Sla 12 xu 2 5 1 COMMON gia 2 HOT c AS 3 COLD ree D 3 SIGNAL m Ne bs d A 18 o JIL C woRD SYNC DIGITAL OUT NC zm 465 Y1X zt
12. ailable BNC coaxial supplied AC power cord into this receptacle then connect cable the other end of the power cord into the wall socket Devices producing such a suitable clock signal include 9 Ensure that your AC voltage corresponds to the voltage external D A converters or dedicated word clock generators marked on the rear panel of the unit Consult a qualified Connect the SYNC OUT or WORD OUT of such a device to electrician if you are in doubt the unit 9 Use only the supplied Esoteric 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 unit for an extended period of time When using the WORD SYNC connector set WORD to ON see page 17 34 SIGNAL GND connection Use a commercially available PVC covered cord to connect the signal ground terminal on the unit to the amplifier signal ground Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground earth Front panel features 2 POWER PLAYAREA MODE A B C D E F H H K A Power indicator F Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control unit Point the Blue on remote control unit at this sensor when operating the remote The POWER button of the main unit is ON control unit Red standby When the POWER button is depressed press
13. an i LINK AUDIO capable device to the 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 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 using i LINK both the player and the D A converter need to be compliant to the copyright protection system DTCP Digital Transmission Content Protection This unit is DTCP compliant 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 compliant i LINK cable 6 pin or 4 pin When connecting multiple i LINK capable devices avoid connecting a device having a slow transfer rate between devices having high transfer rates since this reduces the transfer rate of the whole system Connect devices having high transfer rates towards the source as far up stream as possible NOTES Among the i LINK formats there are MPEG 2 TS for BS digital source
14. and provides a smooth immersive sound Narrow This filter has a sharp roll off characteristic and provides deep well defined sound DSD Select Normal factory default to output DSD after processing and Direct to output the audio signal without running it through the processor The analog level in the Direct mode is 3 dB lower than in the Normal mode i LINK After a future hardware upgrade charged the i LINK output setting will be added to this section e The i LINK button of the remote control unit provides the same function See page 23 for details Normal display Exit the setting mode Settings introduction HSI15N3 19 Settings Setup Menu Chart AudioSetup 4 Y Analog Out lt options SPSetup SPSize L RSize options A A Y Y DigitalOut lt options C Size options A A m CD Direct options id siz ec o options Y SW ON OFF e options Distance L R m e options C m gt options SP Level lt gt LR dB lt options A C qB options A Y SR dB e options A Options in broken lines have no effect at the Y moment Leave them as they are factory SL gB options settings A Y They concern the i LINK AUDIO terminals and will SW dB antics have effect only afte
15. ature 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 For European customers Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC Lae 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 i LINK IEEE 1394 The i LINK AUDIO terminals will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged The i LINK is also known as IEEE 1394 an international specification By connecting
16. audio from Super Audio CDs 5 Reserved slot for i LINK AUDIO terminals The i LINK AUDIO terminals 4 pin x 1 6 pin x 1 will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged In addition to the digital audio from CD the digital surround audio from Super Audio CDs can be output from the i LINK AUDIO terminals To enjoy surround sound from a Super Audio CD connect the i LINK AUDIO terminal to a suitably equipped amplifier such as AZ 1 Al 10 upgraded etc Use a commercially available S400 compatible i LINK IEEE1394 cable 6 pin or 4 pin Following settings are necessary to use the i LINK AUDIO terminal Set Digital Out to ON see page 21 Set the i LINK output setting to 60958 or PCM see page 23 Check the following settings if necessary Analog Out see page 21 Speaker Setup see page 22 m z 2 i 72 I Connection 2 Lea BALANCED COAXIAL OPTICAL R 99 ZEE 3 DIGITAL OUT JIL LINE OUT XLR BALANCED 5 ul a f 3 Zz e 4 i 1 5 5 5 v 9 5 5 o WORD SYNC OUT Wall socket Master clock generator 10 G Os etc P Word sync connector d Power cord receptacle This allows the use of an externally generated word clock After all other connections have been made insert the connection using a commercially av
17. c 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 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 Turn the unit off and wait 30 seconds or longer 2 Press the POWER button while holding down the STOP button Release the STOP button when Setup CLR appears on the display All memories are erased and the unit returns to the factory settings 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 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 e 12cm 4 7 or 8cm 3 15 discs Digital audio DSD Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks AA QP SUPER AUDIO CD Audio CD e 12cm 4 7 or 8cm 3 15 discs Linear PCM digital audio Audio CDs are divided into tracks COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Abo
18. e speeds Fast Faster Fastest Playback at normal speed The blinking speed of lt or gt on the display shows the current scanning 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 Skipping playback Press the SKIP button H4 or 1 repeatedly until the desired track is found The selected track will be played from the beginning e f the button is pressed once during playback playback returns to the start of the current track If 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 at the start of the selected track 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 15 HSI15N3 Use the REPEAT button to select the repeat mode for The display on the main unit can be dimmed to suit the playback Repeated presses of the REPEAT button cycle environment in which you listen to music between the following options
19. he test tone as necessary until you are happy with the balance Test tone length Test tone This represents the length of time that the test tone is output from each speaker when Test Start is selected Select Test Tone press the right cursor button choose between 2 5 and 10 seconds using the up or down cursor buttons and press the ENTER button to confirm the entry I LINK Output Setting The i LINK AUDIO terminals will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged When the i LINK AUDIO terminal is connected to an amplifier or a D A converter select a proper i LINK output setting Press the i LINK button Each time the i LINK button is pressed the output setting changes When using the i LINK terminal select 60958 or PCM and set Digital Out to ON see page 21 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 PCM DSD signal is output during playback of a Super Audio CD Linear PCM digital signal is output during playback of a CD 9 Some amplifiers may regard this signal as DVD Audio OFF Select this when you don t use the i LINK AUDIO terminal No signal is output from the i LINK AUDIO terminal 9 There is no difference between 60958 and PCM as far as Super Audio CD playback is concerned n case you experience any problem with the audio output read the instructions of the co
20. 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 feet 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 vibrations 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 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 dis
21. is no clock source Turn the word sync mode off see page 17 gt No word clock is being received Check cables connections and settings of the clock generator The display shows WRD UNLCK gt Invalid word sync signal is received Check the setting of the clock generator i LINK AUDIO terminal The i LINK AUDIO terminals will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged No multi channel audio output Super Audio CDs may have more than one playback area not all of which contain multi channel audio data Choose another playback area see page 15 gt Set Analog Out to Multi ch see page 21 Change the speaker configuration if necessary see page 22 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 22 Correct the levels gt When configuring speaker sizes making small and off settings on speakers other than the subwoofer can affect the subwoofer volume Adjust the level on the subwoofer itself see page 22 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 24 Beware of condensation When the unit or a disc is moved from a cold to a warm place or used after a sudden temper
22. it to detect and lock to an external clock e Make WORD SYNC connections before powering on the unit If no valid word sync signal is received the display shows No Word 17 Setting Word Sync Digital Filter DSD etc Ci iair 1 CTI MODE Haa gt Kl Repeatedly press the MODE button to select the menu item to be changed gt WORD gt DF gt DSD normal display 9 f you leave the unit idle for 10 seconds the setting mode will be cancelled EJ Use the SKIP buttons I to select the options within the menu item TR El Repeatedly press the MODE button until the display returns normal or leave the unit idle for 10 seconds to exit the setup mode MODE Pressing the STOP button also finishes the setup mode 9 Switching off the power without exiting the setup mode may cause problems Do not turn the unit off Settings are stored even when power is turned off and the unit is unplugged If left unplugged for an extended period the settings may be lost 18 Available menu item and options WORD Turns on or off the word sync function The WORD button of the remote control unit provides the same function See page 17 for details DF digital filter Selects the characteristic of the FIR digital filter Choose either Wide or Narrow Wide This filter has a slow roll off characteristic
23. m 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 5 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 24 Buttons don t work gt f another operation is still in process wait a moment and try again There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard gt Check that the amplifier and speakers are connected securely gt Check the operation of the amplifier gt Check the audio output setting see page 21 gt When the amplifier is connected via the DIGITAL OUT or the i LINK AUDIO terminal set the Digital Out setting to ON see page 21 gt Digital audio from a Super Audio CD cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL terminals gt The sound is muted during pause Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback 23 HSIDN4 Troubleshooting 2 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 Word Sync The display shows No Word gt The word sync mode is selected but there
24. ncy response 5Hz 50 kHz SA CD DSD setting Normal 5Hz 80 kHz SA CD DSD setting Direct Signal to Noise Ratio 5 130 dB Dynamic rallge x xus squad cia cte bed xod 107 dB Total harmonic distortion 0 00196 Audio output Digital Audio OPTICAL Optical digital jack x 1 15 to 21 dBm RCA jack x 1 0 5 Vp p 75 The i LINK AUDIO terminals 4 pin x 1 6 pin x 1 will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged 26 Word Synchronization input format The SA 10 can accept and synchronize to the following frequencies received from external devices rectangular wave 44 1kHz 88 2kHz 100kHz 176 4kHz Accessories Power cord x 1 Remote Control Unit RC 1089 x 1 Batteries AA R6 or SUM 3 x 2 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 Illustrations may differ slightly from production models
25. nnected component to check the adaptable format e f the component connected via the i LINK terminal is compatible with the flow rate control the connected component will work in the flow rate control mode Troubleshooting 1 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 General 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 button of the main unit to turn it on Remote control doesn t work gt Press the POWER button 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 7m 23ft and point at the front panel gt Clear obstacles between the remote control unit and the main unit 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 the remote control unit Severe hum or noise is heard gt Place the unit as far away from a TV as possible gt Make sure the line cords and speaker cables are as far away fro
26. r a future hardware upgrade charged Y Note that Distance have no effect on the SA 10 Test Start m options even after a hardware upgrade Test Tone options 20 Settings Audio Setup Analog output settings Analog Out 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 Select 2ch to output 2 channel audio from the LINE OUT terminals If multi channel program material is played the multi channel material will be downmixed to two channels and the DOWN MIX indicator will light on the display e Note that if Multi ch is selected only the front L R sound of the multi channel material will be output from the LINE OUT terminals The i LINK AUDIO terminals will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged If the i LINK AUDIO terminal is connected to an amplifier Select 2ch to output 2 channel audio from the i LINK AUDIO terminals Select Multi ch to output 5 1 channel surround sound from the i LINK AUDIO terminals Speakers should be set up properly for multi channel use See page 22 for details 9 Note that the audio volume changes when the mode is changed between 2 channel to multi channel Digital output settings DigitalOut When an option marked with gt is displayed use the up or down cursor buttons to change the setting and p
27. red in the tray in order to avoid any malfunction or jamming of the tray or damage to the disc 13 Playback 2 Pausing playback Opening and closing the tray Press the PLAY PAUSE button to pause playback Pressing OPEN CLOSE opens the tray if it is closed and closes Press it again to restart playback it if it is open When the tray is opened during playback it may take a few seconds before the disc is unloaded and When using the remote control unit press the PAUSE button the tray opens to pause playback Press the PLAY or the PAUSE button to restart playback 9 Caution do not leave player in the pause mode for extended periods of time Damage to the player may occur Stopping playback During playback press the STOP button to stop playback 14 Selecting the playback area Tel t PLAY AREA There are two types of Super Audio CDs regular ones that contain 2 channel stereo and multi channel stereo and hybrid discs two layer discs that contain Super Audio CD and regular CD data When a hybrid Super Audio CD is loaded and when the playback is stopped press the PLAY AREA button to select a playback area 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 thre
28. ress the ENTER button to confirm the entry ON Audio is output from the DIGITAL OUT and the i LINK AUDIO terminals OFF Audio is not output from the DIGITAL OUT and the i LINK AUDIO terminals If you are not using these terminals we suggest that you use this OFF setting to reduce influence on the analog sound The i LINK AUDIO terminals will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged 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 This setting has no effect on Super Audio CDs Direct This setting bypasses unnecessary circuitry and provides better sound quality when listening to audio CDs Normal Select Normal only when the i LINK AUDIO terminal is connected to an amplifier and when the speakers are set up properly The i LINK AUDIO terminals will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged 21 HSI15N3 Settings Speaker Setup This setup has no effect at the moment Leave this setup as it is factory settings When the SA 10 is updated in the future it will have an effect on the sound output from the i LINK AUDIO terminals 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
29. s 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 compatible with i LINK AUDIO to this unit If you do this unit and other components may not operate normally and may also become damaged In the process of data transfer avoid plugging unplugging the i LINK cables in use or switch on off the power Among i LINK capable devices there are some that if not turned on are not capable of relaying data 9 Some i LINK capable devices will not respond to this unit s command This is normal and is due to incompatibility among i LINK devices The receiving device may not support the output modes of this unit Read through the instruction manual of devices you want to connect before making any connections 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 branch out the connections This way of connection allows you to connect up to 17 devices including this unit m i LINK capable i LINK capable i LINK capable z device device device n wn eu i LINK capable i LINK capable device device
30. s can be played or recorded only on one side 9 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 How to remove the disc How to hold 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 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 9 Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip e Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended periods Long exposure to high temperatures will warp the disc e Do not play any disc that is warped deformed or damaged Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playing mechanisms e 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 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
31. 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 9 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 e Note that other units with remote controls may operate incorrectly because of infrared light overspill when you operate this remote control unit 11 m z 2 re 72 I Front panel display C21 DOWN GCI d El Disc type indicator Shows the type of disc currently loaded 1 REPEAT indicator Lights when repeat play is selected 3 SETUP indicator Lights in the setup menu El Message area Alphanumeric display to show times status messages etc B DOWN MIX indicator Lights to show that a multi channel source has been down mixed to 2 channels fa MULTI indicator Lights when Analog Out is set to Multi ch E Channel indicators Light to show which surround channels are currently in use il i LINK indicator After a future hardware upgrade charged this indicator will light when the i LINK output is set to 60958 or PCM 12 Playback 1 HSI15N3 The tray will close Take care that you don t catch your fingers in the tray El Press the OPEN CLOSE button 4 to open the tray El Insert the disc label side up Make sure the disc is cente
32. ut 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 because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc Check with the software publisher for more detailed information e Unfinalized CD R CD RW discs cannot be played 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 e 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 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 9 Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up Compact disc
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