Esoteric G-0s User's Manual
Contents
1. QW 100 kHz signal is output from the terminals when you set the master mode to 44 1kHz or 48kHz 96 kHz signal is output from the terminals when you set the master mode to PAL FILM e Digital output from the digital output terminals may be prohibited depending on the DISC format ex SACD Your D A converter may not be able to convert all the digital output signals The front display can be dimmed to suit your preferred environment There are two levels and an off setting Press the A button for more than 2 seconds to switch the dimmer mode LEd OFF 1 All the illuminations are turned off except the MASTER button indicator Xtal Rb Ext LEd OFF 2 All the illuminations are turned off LEd ON Normal mode Note that the OFF setting is memorized when the power is turned off In OFF mode when you turn on the power or you operate other buttons the illuminations turn temporarily on and after the clock signal is stabilized it turns off After the indicator for the MASTER button stops blinking and lights steadily 10 Troubleshooting In case you experience any problem with this unit please take the time to look through this chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before you call your dealer or a TEAC service center 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 swi2. G Os Master Clock Generator Owner s Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER e DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING IO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL N o Sa e IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL DO NOT USE THE equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE 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 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions UAWN Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s ins
3. El Connect WORD CLOCK OUT terminals to word synchronization input terminals of your units using commercially available BNC coaxial cables If your unit can be synchronized with the universal clock signal ex UX 1 P 01 etc connect UNIVERSAL CLOCK OUT terminals to the universal clock input terminals of the unit using a commercially available BNC coaxial cable Set each unit to the slave mode word synchronization input mode FJ Press the STANDBY ON button to turn the unit on The standby indicator will turn off EJ Press the MASTER button to select which oscillator you wish to use for the reference frequency Rb is recommended El Select the appropriate frequency mode using the FREQUENCY MODE button FREQUENCY MODE D 48kHz If you intend to play DVD DAT etc 44 1kHz If you intend to play CD PAL FILM If you intend to play PAL DVD discs at 24frames sec e Before you set PAL FILM mode confirm that the connected unit can be synchronized with the frequency of PAL FILM UX 1 can be synchronized with the PAL FILM mode H If your units are connected to the WORD SYNC OUT terminals select the frequency of the word clock for each line by pressing the A B or C button amp O Set the frequency as high as the connected units will allow for synchronization Gif your units are connected to the UNIVERSAL CLOCK OUT terminals press the UNIVERSAL CLOCK OUT button to turn it on UNIVERSAL CLOCK OUT
4. 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 4 Power cord receptacle After all other connections have been made insert the supplied AC power cord into this receptacle then connect the other end of the power cord into the AC power source Ensure that your AC voltage corresponds to the voltage marked on the rear panel of the unit Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt In order to avoid the risk of electric shock fire or other hazard only use the supplied power cord or a suitably approved OEM power cord e If you are not going to use the unit for some time disconnect the power cord from the wall socket J Main Power switch Use this to turn the unit on and off When the G Os is turned on the process of pre heating the rubidium oscillator to its operating temperature gets started It takes several minutes before the oscillator is ready for operation Keep the unit turned on if you want the oscillator to stabilize more quickly The equipment draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF position Set Up for Esoteric Units E Select 44 1kHz using the FREQUENCY MODE button FREQUENCY MODE QW H Select the frequency of the word clock for each line by pressing the A B or C button A B c This is
5. dimensions are approximate e Illustrations may differ slightly from production models 11 TEAC TEAC CORPORATION 3 7 3 Nakacho Musashino shi Tokyo 180 8550 Japan Phone 0422 52 5081 TEAC AMERICA INC 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California 90640 Phone 323 726 0303 TEAC CANADA LTD 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1Z8 Canada Phone 905 890 8008 TEAC MEXICO S A De C V Campesinos N 184 Colonia Granjas Esmeralda Delegacion Iztapalapa CP 09810 M xico DF Phone 525 581 5500 TEAC UK LIMITED 5 Marlin House Croxley Business Park Watford Hertfordshire WD18 8TE U K Phone 01923 819699 TEAC EUROPE GmbH Bahnstrasse 12 65205 Wiesbaden Erbenheim Germany Phone 0611 71580 TEAC FRANCE S A 17 Rue Alexis de Tocqueville CE 005 92182 Antony Cedex France Phone 1 42 37 01 02 TEAC ITALIANA S p A Via C Cantu 11 20092 Cinisello Balsamo Milano Italy Phone 02 66010500 TEAC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 280 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia Phone 03 9672 2400 A B N 80 005 408 462 This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records Model number Serial number 1004 MA 0945A
6. off Following frequency can be selected for each FREQUENCY MODE When OFF is selected the indicator turns off 44 1kHz 44 1kHz 88 2kHz 176 4kHz A8kHz 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz PAL FILM A8P 46 08kHz 96P 92 16kHz 192P 184 32kHz Teo OO0000 LN WORD CLOCK OUT terminals These terminals output precise word synchronization signals Connect these OUT terminals to the WORD SYNC IN terminals of the other digital equipment using a commercially available BNC coaxial cable e For other connections read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit e Each of the A B and C channels is switch selectable between 1xFs 2xFs and 4xFs So you can for example connect an 88 2 kHz and a 176 4 kHz machine to the single G Os and synchronize them Three buttons A B and C are provided on the front panel for each channel E UNIVERSAL CLOCK OUT terminal Universal clock signal is an original synchronization format developed by TEAC Esoteric These terminals output universal clock signals Connect these OUT terminals to the UNIVERSAL CLOCK IN terminals of the other matched equipment ex UX 1 P 01 etc using a commercially available BNC coaxial cable 10MHz IN terminal You can use the input of external 10MHz reference frequency Connect this terminal to the output terminal of the external 10MHz oscillator Use a commercially available BNC coaxial cable for connection P SIGNAL
7. the recommended set up for synchronization with TEAC ESOTERIC CD units O QSO P 70 X 01 UX 1 P 01 D 01 Set the frequency as high as the connected units will allow for synchronization El Connect WORD CLOCK OUT terminals to WORD SYNC IN y terminals of each unit using commercially available BNC P 70 88 2 kHz coaxial cables X 01 176 4 kHz f P 01 176 4 kHz P 70 turn ON the WORD SYNC IN switch front panel then D 01 176 4 kHz set the PLL filter switch back panel to MODE2 X 01 select Word M1 ON using the CLOCK MODE button NOTE UX 1 select Word ON using the CLOCK MODE button If you connect this unit to other manufacturers units be sure to read the manuals of those devices to confirm the frequency P 01 select Rb IN using the WORD button range of synchronization D 01 select Rb IN using the WORD button Dual AES connection will require you to set the clock frequency at one half of the audio signal frequency FJ Press the STANDBY ON button to turn the unit on STANDBY ON Qs The standby indicator will turn off EJ Press the MASTER button to select which oscillator you will use for the reference frequency MASTER Ss Rb is recommended Set Up for DVD Players Universal Players etc This is the recommended set up for synchronizing DVD players D A converters and other similar digital devices
8. emove any fluid completely Do not use thinner benzine or alcohol as they may damage the surface of the unit Clock outputs 44 1 kHzlines 44 1 kHz 88 2 kHz 176 4 kHz 48 kHz lines 0000 48 kHz 96 kHz 192 kHz PAL FILM lines 46 08 kHz 92 1 6kHz 184 32 kHz UNIVERSAL CLOCK lines onnaa aana 100 kHz 96 kHz Terminal ae a a uie cacy oe BS BNC coaxial 75 Q OUTPUT caeai enine sah ai oad rectangular wave Accuracy Under 0 05ppb factory setting ppb 10 Stabilized time of the output clock If the main power to the Rubidium oscillator is first turned Olle na hee E E ana E S 10 minutes If the G Os is in standby mode and the Rubidium oscillator is stabilized ck We ee Ae a hee ee O seconds MASTER FREQUENCY MODE switched to output stabilized Less than 10 seconds Frequency input NPUitess cise d ad ae eats ce 10 MHz under 10 ppm Rectangular or Sine wave 1 4 5 V peak to peak TERMI al veape swper roiie ohh d todd aie BNC coaxial 75 Q 351mm 333mm 155mm General Power supply 00055 AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 75 W maximum 31 W nominal WIGHT 4 i0 accie dace Dice eee ade 18 5 kg 40 8 Ibs External dimensions W xHxD 442 x 155 x 351 mm 17 4 x 6 1 x 13 8 Accessories Power cord x 1 Felt x 3 Warranty card x 1 Owner s manual x 1 e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice e Weight and
9. lm source is a better image quality than NTSC discs provide However PAL video system is standardized at 25 frames per second while the PAL film source discs use the rate of 24 frames per second So if these discs are played back without inserting one additional frame per second in the process of conversion the sound pitch may be higher than is expected To play PAL film source material correctly it is necessary to reduce the play speed by 4 and play at 24 frames per second To meet this requirement the G Os is designed to output clock frequencies of 96 of 48 96 192 kHz i e 46 08 92 16 184 32 kHz To play PAL film source material connect the Esoteric UX 1 or any other Universal Player that is equipped to accept 96 clock frequencies Super rigid Chassis to Ensure Uncompromised Sound Quality A rigid chassis featuring a total weight of 18 kg 40 pounds helps to provide a stabilized platform for the clock operation e 5 mm thick steel base plate completely eliminates external vibrations Triangular pinpoint feet composed of case hardened tool steel ensures enhanced stability against vibration Employs carefully selected highest quality components Tight tolerance components are carefully hand picked and secured to the rugged chassis to support the high precision clock operation Names of Each Control LN STANDBY ON button When the Main Power switch on the rear panel is ON
10. o 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 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 Placement of the unit High quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin point feet securely attached to the bottom of the player Although the cover feet may appear loose the weight of the unit causes them to be firm and secure and the design effectively damps and reduces vibration e Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit on account of its weight Get someone to help you if necessary e To protect floors etc you may stick the felt supplied with the unit to the bottom of the cover feet Pin point foot Bottom plate of the unit Steel foot Cover foot Cover foot retaining screws Features Up to 192 kHz Word Sync clock production With the advent of digital equipment using higher sampling frequencies than ever 176 4 kHz and 192 kHz word clocks sync
11. s or splashes Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit The apparatus draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position o gt 7 Thank you for choosing TEAC Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 200 2 Before SEs ssn enn Gotthard a eset ede dai ahaa Gol eg 3 POQUUNOS s rie aeaaea deed wate Rd a whee AAD ed Boke paki ae ke 4 Names of Each Control 2 2 os 0es as eve Ge es wae eee eed 5 COMMECHONS 4 2s 2 Asche wut aed boas ed a ea ia oath 6 Set Up tor Esoteri Uinits c cocks woe dasa bade e ole 8 Set Up for DVD Player Universal Player etc 9 DIMMED ga s bese Been ee eee Pees e ae BR 10 Troubleshooting 0 0 000 porran ee eee 10 SPECIPICATONS a a tres eii edad ohms eed a cara adds 44 11 Before Use Read this before operation As the unit may become warm during operation always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel If you are in any doubt regarding this matter consult an electrician e Choose the installation location of your unit carefully Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat Als
12. signals are made available in addition to conventional 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz and 96 kHz clocks As an additional plus the output circuitry consists of 3 separate channels with a total of 6 output terminals thus offering the capability of handling a variety of audio equipment controlled by different word clocks Also each of the 3 output channels is switch selectable between 1xFs 2xFs and 4xFs so you can for example get an 88 2 kHz and a 176 4 kHz machine synchronized by connecting them to the single G Os Clocks Generated by Internal High precision Oscillator The G Os uses an advanced rubidium oscillator monthly precision variation projected within 0 05ppb that generates astonishingly super accurate clocks Ready for connection to external oscillators It is also possible to connect external reference frequency oscillators to the G Os Using this capability you can for example readily bring in a higher precision oscillator when made available in the future Universal Clock Output Some universal players use clocks different from the ones used by CD players to process both the video and audio signals at the same time The G Os comes with a 100 kHz clock output intended for universal players in PAL FILM mode the output is switched to 96 kHz If your universal players are 100 kHz capable you can control them by this high precision clock PAL Film Source capable Clock Frequencies The PAL European TV format fi
13. tch is turned on Make sure there is power to the AC outlet by plugging in another item such as a lamp or fan gt Turn on the POWER switch on the rear panel Not synchronized gt Check to see if the current word clock output is supported by the connected players If necessary select a word clock frequency that is appropriate for the individual players There are occasions where the word clock available for synchronization varies depending on the connection and settings of the individual players For details consult the manual for each player gt f you are using the PAL FILM mode check to see whether the connected player supports the PAL FILM frequency 4 of the standard frequency gt Check to see whether the sync outputs on the rear panel are connected to the acceptable sync inputs of the individual players Desired frequency not selectable with A B and C buttons gt Select the proper fundamental frequency in FREQUENCY MODE before operating the buttons Odd sound pitch gt Do not use the PAL FILM mode for NTSC discs or PAL discs other than film source discs If normal operation cannot be recovered unplug the power cord from the outlet and plug it in again This resets the internal micro computer which can be disturbed during electrical storms power interruptions et cetera Maintenance If the surface of the unit gets dirty wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted neutral cleaning liquid Be sure to r
14. tructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers tha 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 tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to 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 Do not expose this apparatus to dripp
15. use this button to turn the unit on or to standby When the unit is on the indicator lights E MASTER button Press this button to select the signal source you will use for the reference frequency When the clock signal is stabilized the indicator for the MASTER button stops blinking and lights steadily Xtal When using the clock made by internal crystal oscillator Rb When using the internal rubidium oscillator as the source clock Ext When using the input from the reference sourced 10MHz IN terminal UNIVERSAL CLOCK OUT button Use this to switch the Universal Clock output on or off Universal Clock is the TEAC ESOTERIC original clock for universal players When the FREQUENCY MODE is set to 44 1kHz or 48kHz the frequency of the universal clock is set to 100kHz When the FREQUENCY MODE is set to PAL FILM the frequency of the universal clock is set to 96KHz When OFF is selected the indicator turns off P FREQUENCY MODE button Use this to select the fundamental frequency of the word clock 44 1kHz This is generally used for red book CD players which operate with a 44 1kHz clock standard 48kHz This is used for DVD players DAT recorders etc which operate with a 48kHz clock standard PAL FILM This is used for reproducing PAL DVD discs at 24 frames sec 4 Frequency change buttons A B C The frequency of the each line A B C is changeable between 1x 2x 4x of the fundamental frequency and
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search