Esoteric C-02, C-03X Owner's Manual

C-02/C-03X
Linestage Preamplifier
OWNER’S MANUAL
D01188020A
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 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.
For U.S.A.
TO THE USER
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
o IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
o USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
IN NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
China RoHS
o The information in the following table is only applicable to products for sale in the People’s Republic of China. o The products sold in the European area are manufactured in accordance with the European RoHS Directive.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the user’s warranty.
For Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Q Precautions concerning batteries
Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak leading to fire, injury or the staining of nearby things. Please read and observe the following precautions carefully.
o Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive (+) and nega-
tive (_) orientations.
o Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of bat-
teries together.
o If the remote control is not used for a long time (more than a
month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking.
o If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
o Do not use batteries of types other than those specified. Do not
mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of batteries together.
o Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Never throw batteries into
fire or water.
o Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. The
batteries could short circuit, leak or explode.
o Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a recharge-
able type.
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 grounding­type 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.
o The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
o The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
o Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones
with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
ESOTERIC is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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CAUTION
o Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. o Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
o Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.
o The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet
so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time.
o If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or
installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
o CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries:
there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING
Products with Class construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.
For European Customers
Pb, Hg, Cd
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facili­ties designated by the government or local authorities.
(b)
By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c)
Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.
(d)
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of sepa­rately from household waste.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.
Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators
(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facili­ties designated by the government or local authorities.
(b)
By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can
have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in them.
(d) The WEEE symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that
has been crossed out, indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of sepa­rately from household waste.
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified
values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chem­ical symbols for those elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of waste batter­ies and/or accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased them.
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Before useContents

Chassis
Pinpoint foot
Foot-stand (metal)
Screws that attach foot-stand
Thank you for choosing Esoteric. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.
Before use ...........................................................6
Connections .........................................................8
Names and functions of parts (main unit) ...........................10
Remote control .....................................................11
Names and functions of parts (remote control) ......................12
Basic operation .....................................................13
Balance and input level settings ....................................15
Additional settings .................................................17
Troubleshooting ....................................................21
Specifications .......................................................22
Rear panel ..........................................................23
Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown below. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation.
Power cord × 1
Remote control (RC-1156) × 1
Batteries for remote control (AA) × 2
Felts × 4 (C-02)
Felts × 3 (C-03X)
Owner’s manual (this document) × 1
0 Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Warranty card × 1
Note about pinpoint feet
High-precision metal pinpoint feet are attached firmly to the bottom plate of this unit.
The stands for these feet are loose, but when the unit is placed, it is supported by these pinpoint feet, which will effectively disperse vibrations.
(metal)
0 This unit is very heavy, so take care to avoid injury during installation.
0 Apply the included felt to the bottom of the foot-stands to avoid
scratching the surface where the unit is placed.
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CAUTION
Maintenance
0 Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or close to any source of
heat, such as a radiator, heater, open fireplace or amplifier. Also avoid locations that are subject to vibrations or exposed to exces­sive dust, cold or moisture.
0 Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you
will use with it.
0 Do not move the unit during use.
0 Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit due to its weight.
Have someone help you move it if necessary.
0 The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage printed
on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
0 Since the unit could become warm during operation, always
leave sufficient space around it for ventilation. When placing this unit, position it so that it is at least 20 cm (8) from walls and other devices in order to allow good heat dissipation. When installing it in a rack, leave at least 15 cm (6) open above the unit and 10 cm (4) open behind it. DO NOT place anything, not even CDs, CD-Rs, LP records or cassette tapes, on top of the unit.
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a dry soft cloth. If it becomes very dirty, dampen a soft cloth slightly with a diluted neu­tral cleanser and remove any excess fluid from the cloth thoroughly before wiping the unit.
Q For safety, disconnect the power cord from the
socket before cleaning.
0 Never spray liquid directly on this unit.
0 Do not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage the surface of
the unit.
0 Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch this product for
long periods of time, because they could damage the cabinet.
0 Do not open the body of the unit as this might result in damage to
the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should get into the unit, contact your dealer or Esoteric customer service.
0 When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull
directly on the plug; never yank on the cord.
0 Depending on the electromagnetic waves of television broadcasts,
interference might appear on television screens when this unit’s power is on. This does not mean that this unit or the TV is malfunc­tioning. If this occurs, turn this unit’s power off.
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Connections

Power amplier, etc.
Super Audio CD player, etc.
Super Audio CD player,
V
Precautions when making connections
0 Complete all other connections before connecting power plugs to power outlets. 0 Read the owner’s manuals of all devices that will be connected, and follow their instructions. 0 Do not bundle connecting cables with power cords. Doing so could cause noise.
This illustration is of the C-02.
tuner, etc.
XLR pin assignment
1. COMMON
2. HOT (+)
3. COLD (−)
AUDIO OUT
RCA audio cable
A
AUDIO OUT
XLR cables
B
D
C
RCA audio cable
Connect a set of cables of one type or the other.
AUDIO IN
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XLR cables
Included power cord
Wall socket
Analog input connectors [LINE IN]
A
Connect the analog outputs of Super Audio CD players, DVD players, cassette decks, tuners and other audiovisual equipment to these. Connect the R connector of a pair on this unit to the right (R) con­nector of an output device and the L connector of the same pair on this unit to the left (L) connector of the output device.
C
Analog output connectors [LINE OUT]
Output two channels of analog audio signals. Connect to the analog inputs of a powered amplifier or other equipment. Connect the R connector of a pair on this unit to the right (R) con­nector of an output device and the L connector of the same pair on this unit to the left (L) connector of the output device.
Use commercially available cables for connections.
For XLR connectors: Use a balanced XLR audio cable.
For RCA jacks: Use an RCA audio cable.
0 The XLR input connectors can be switched to 3 HOT (+)
(page 16).
0 This unit does not have a built-in phono equalizer, so record
players cannot be connected to it directly. To connect a record player, use a phono equalizer or other unit between it and this unit.
Grounding connector [SIGNAL GND]
B
By using a commercially-available insulated wire to create a grounding connection with a Super Audio CD player, power ampli­fier or other equipment, the audio quality might be improved.
Insert a balanced XLR plug until the con­nector lever locks. Press this lever when disconnecting.
Connect the audio cable’s white pin plug to the white (L) jack and its red pin plug to the red (R) jack.
Use commercially available cables for connections.
For XLR connectors: Use a balanced XLR audio cable.
Insert a balanced XLR plug into the con-
nector until it locks.
For RCA jacks: Use an RCA audio cable.
Connect the audio cable’s white pin
plug to the white (L) jack and its red pin plug to the red (R) jack.
AC power inlet
D
Connect the included power cord to this socket. After completing all other connections, plug the power plug into the power outlet.
V
Use only the supplied Esoteric power cord. Use
of other power cords could result in fire or elec­tric shock. Unplug the power cord from the outlet when you are not planning to use the unit for an extended period of time.
0 This is NOT an electrical safety ground.
At Esoteric, we use Esoteric MEXCEL stressfree cables for reference. For detailed information, access the following website.
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/accessory/indexe.html
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