Esoteric GRANDIOSO P1 Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL .................... 3
MODE D’EMPLOI ...................... 37
MANUAL DEL USUARIO ........... 69
D01210821A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
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B
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
o DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
o IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR
A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS
BEEN REPAIRED.
Model for USA
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 equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the
user’s warranty.
Model for Canada
o USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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.
*UDQGLRVR3
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
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.
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 batter-
ies: 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.
“DSD” is a registered trademark.
“Super Audio CD” is a registered trademark.
This product incorporates copy protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of
Rovi Corporation. The use of Rovi Corporation's copy protection
technology in the product must be authorized by Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” Logo are trademarks.
MEXCEL is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd.
in Japan and other countries.
ESOTERIC is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Other company names and product names in this document are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Laser information
This product contains a semiconductor laser system inside the cabinet and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”.
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Laser:
Type: SLD6163RL-G
Manufacturer: SONY CORPORATION
Laser output: Less than 1 mW on the objective lens
Wavelength: 785±15 nm (CD)
655±10 nm (Super Audio CD)
Model for USA
V 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 batter-
ies together.
English
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.
This product has been designed and manufactured according to
FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968”, and is classified
as class 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:
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 bat-
teries could short circuit, leak or explode.
o Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a recharge-
able type.
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Pb, Hg, Cd
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
For European Customers
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 equip-
ment 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, TEAC AUDIO EUROPE, Liegnitzer Straße 6, 82194
Gröbenzell, Germany declare in own responsibility,
the TEAC product described in this manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards.
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Contents
Thank you for purchasing this Esoteric product.
Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.
After reading this manual, keep it in a safe place with the warranty
card for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................3
Before use ..........................................................8
What's in the box ................................................8
Note about pinpoint feet ........................................8
Precautions for use .................................................8
Notes about discs ..................................................9
Connections (main unit) ..........................................10
Connections (power unit) ......................................... 12
Names and functions of parts (main unit) .........................14
Names and functions of parts (power unit/display) ................ 15
Power unit ....................................................15
Display ........................................................15
Upconversion algorithm setting ...............................28
Clock sync mode setting ...................................... 28
Clock sync input connector setting ............................28
D/A converter setting ......................................... 28
Automatic display darkening setting ........................... 29
Priority playback area setting .................................. 29
Automatic power saving setting ...............................29
Restoring factory settings ......................................... 30
Troubleshooting ..................................................30
Maintenance ..................................................... 32
i.LINK (IEEE1394) ..................................................32
Specifications .....................................................34
Rear panel (main unit) ............................................ 35
Rear panel (power unit) ........................................... 36
English
Names and functions of parts (remote control) ....................16
Notes about the remote control ..................................17
Basic operation ...................................................18
Turning the unit on and off ....................................18
Playback .......................................................... 18
Pausing playback ..............................................19
Stopping playback ............................................19
Using the number buttons to select a track for playback .......20
Skipping tracks ................................................ 20
Searching forward/backward (scanning) ....................... 21
Repeat playback .................................................. 21
Track repeat ...................................................21
Disc repeat ....................................................21
Program playback ................................................ 22
Removing the last programmed track from the program .......23
Adding tracks to the end of the program ...................... 23
Clearing the entire program and resuming ordinary playback ..23
Changing the playback area ...................................... 24
Selecting 2CH/MULTI .............................................24
2ch (two-channel) ............................................. 24
Multi (multichannel) ........................................... 24
Display ........................................................... 25
Dimmer .......................................................... 25
Setting mode ..................................................... 26
Meanings of items shown in setting mode .....................27
Output connector/format setting .............................. 27
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Before use
Precautions for use
What's in the box
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
HDMI cable × 1
Batteries
for remote control (AA) × 2
Owner’s manual
(this document) × 1
DC power connection cords
× 2
Remote control
(RC-1156) × 1
Felt pads × 8
Warranty card × 1
Note about pinpoint feet
High-precision metal pinpoint feet are attached firmly to the bottom
plate of this unit.
o This unit is very heavy, so take care to avoid injury during
installation.
o Do not install this unit in a location that could become hot. This
includes places that are exposed to direct sunlight or near a radiator, heater, stove or other heating equipment. Moreover, do not
place it on top of an amplifier or other equipment that generates
heat. Doing so could cause discoloration or deformation.
o Avoid locations that are extremely cold or exposed to excessive
humidity or dust.
o In order to enable good heat dissipation, leave at least 20 cm (8")
between this unit and walls and other equipment when installing
it.
If you put it in a rack, take precautions to prevent overheating by
leaving at least 5 cm (2") open above the top of the unit and at
least 10 cm (4") open behind the unit.
o If installing in a rack with a glass door, do not use the remote con-
trol OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray when the door is
closed. If the disc tray is forcibly prevented from moving, damage
could result.
o Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you
will use with it.
o DO NOT place anything, not even CDs, CD-Rs, LP records or cas-
sette tapes, on top of the unit. Doing so could cause damage.
o Do not put cloth on top of the unit or place the unit on top of
bedding or thick carpet. Doing so could cause the unit to overheat or damage it.
o Do not lift or move the unit during playback because the disc
rotates at high speed. Doing so could damage the disc.
o Always remove any loaded disc before moving this unit or pack-
ing it for installation in a different location, for example. Moving
the unit with a disc inside could cause damage.
o Supply voltage to the unit that matches the voltage indicated on
the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
o 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.
o When removing the power plug from an outlet, always pull
directly on the plug. Never pull on the cord itself.
o If a TV is turned on while the unit is on, static might appear on the
TV screen depending on the characteristics of the TV broadcast
signal. This is not a malfunction of the unit nor of the TV. If this
occurs, turn the unit off.
The stands for these feet are loose, but when the unit is placed in
position, it is supported by these pinpoint feet, which will effectively
disperse vibrations.
Chassis Pinpoint foot (metal)
Foot-stand (metal) Screws that attach foot-stand
o Apply the included felt pads to the bottoms of the foot-stands to
avoid scratching the surface where the unit is placed.
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Notes about discs
The following marks appear on disc labels and disc cases. This unit
can play discs that have these marks without using an adapter.
This unit cannot play discs that do not have these marks.
Types of discs that can be played on this unit and their
marks
Super Audio CDs
Audio CDs
If you try to play any other type of disc with this unit, loud
noises that could damage speakers or harm hearing might
occur. Never try to play any type of disc other than those
shown above.
o This unit cannot play DVD video, DVD audio, video CD, DVD-ROM
and CD-ROM discs, for example.
o This unit might not be able to properly play Dual Discs, Copy
Control CDs or other special CDs that do not conform to the
Red Book CD standard. Operation and sound quality cannot be
guaranteed when special discs are used in this unit. If playback of
a special disc should cause trouble, contact the seller of the disc.
o Be careful when handling discs. If the side that contains the data
(unlabeled side) is scratched, smudged with fingerprints or otherwise dirty or marred, errors could occur during playback.
o If the side of the disc that contains the data (unlabeled side)
becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, use a soft cloth to wipe
the surface from the center directly toward the edge.
Always clean discs before storing them. Leaving a disc in an
unclean state might degrade its sound quality.
English
o Never use record cleaners, antistatic treatments, thinners or similar
chemicals to clean discs. Such chemicals could harm the surface
of the disc.
o Do not leave discs in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or
that are very humid or hot.
o When writing something on the label side of a disc, use a felt-tip
permanent marker. The use of a ballpoint pen or other pen with a
hard tip could damage the disc, making it unplayable.
o After you finish playing a disc, always put it back into its case for
storage. Failure to do so could result in warping or scratches.
o Do not apply labels or other materials to discs. Do not use a disc
that has sticky residue left on its surface after removing tape or a
sticker, for example. If such a disc is loaded, it might become stuck
in the unit or damage the unit.
o Never use commercially-available CD stabilizers. Doing so could
make the disc unplayable or damage the unit.
o Do not use cracked discs because they could damage the unit.
o Never use discs with irregular shapes, including heart-shaped and
octagonal discs, because they could damage the unit.
CD-R/CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW discs that are in audio CD format.
o Be sure to finalize discs created by CD recorders.
Depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the
recording, playback might not be possible. For details, see the
operation manual for the device you are using.
Handling discs
o Load discs with their labeled sides up.
(CDs only have one playable side.)
o To remove a disc from its case, always press down on the center of
the case first and then hold the disc by its edges.
Ejecting discs Holding discs
o Do not use printable discs, which allow printing on the label
side. Since the surface of such a disc has been specially treated, if
loaded, it might become stuck in the unit or damage the unit.
If you have any questions about how to handle a CD-R or
CD-RW disc, contact the manufacturer of the disc directly.
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Connections (main unit)
Super Audio CD/CD transport (Grandioso P1)
Use either i.LINK connector. Choose according to
the connecting cable.
C
Connect using a set
of only one type.
XLR pin numbers
1. COMMON
2. HOT (+)
3. COLD (−)
A
C
XLR digital cable
HDMI cable
BNC coaxial cable
B
XLR digital cable
HDMI cable
A
RCA coaxial digital cable
i.LINK cable
A
A
Grandioso D1
(for left channel)
1010
Grandioso D1
(for right channel)
B
B
CLOCK SYNC OUT
Device that outputs
clock signal
(G-01, G-02, etc.)
A
Digital audio output connectors
These output digital audio. Connect these to the digital input
connectors of a D/A converter (such as a D1).
ES-LINK: HDMI cable
Use commercially-available cables for the following
connections.
XLR: XLR digital cable
RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable
i.LINK (AUDIO S400): 6-conductor or 4-conductor i.LINK cable
(IEEE 1394 cable or FireWire cable) that
supports S400.
o Use one pair of these to connect the unit to the D/A
converter.
Change the output settings of the connectors according to
the connectors being used (page 27).
o We recommend using ES-LINK when connecting to a D1.
o When connecting to an Esoteric D/A converter (D1/D-01/D-
02/D-03/D-05) or D/A converter that supports Dual AES, use
two cables and connect this unit's XLR 1 (L) connector to the
L connector on the D/A converter and this unit's XLR 2 (R)
connector to the R connector on the D/A converter (Dual AES
connection).
o An i.LINK (AUDIO) connector is an interface that allows bidi-
rectional communication between connected devices. There
is no distinction between input and output connectors.
o Both 6-conductor and 4-conductor i.LINK connectors are
built-in. Use the one appropriate for the connection cable.
Use both connectors when connecting multiple devices with
i.LINK cables. (See page 32 for details about i.LINK cable
connections.)
B
Clock sync input connectors (CLOCK SYNC IN, 10MHz
IN)
Use these to input clock synchronization signals.
When using a master clock generator, connect its clock sync output (CLOCK SYNC OUT or similar) connector to this unit's CLOCK
SYNC IN connector.
When inputting a 10 MHz oscillator signal (sine wave output),
connect the output of the oscillator to this unit's 10MHz IN
connector.
o Use the clock sync input connector (CLKin>) setting to select
the active clock sync input (page 28).
o Use commercially-available BNC coaxial cables for these con-
nections. (CLOCK SYNC IN: 75 Ω, 10MHz IN: 50 Ω)
C
Grounding connector [SIGNAL GND]
Connecting this grounding terminal to the grounding terminal
of the D/A converter, amplifier or other device might improve
the audio quality.
V
This is not an electrical safety ground.
English
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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Connections (power unit)
V
Precautions when making connections
o Complete all other connections before connecting power plugs to power outlets.
o Read the owner’s manuals of all devices that will be connected, and follow their instructions.
Main unit
DC power connection cord arrow mark
D D
C
Power unit
DC power connection cord arrow mark
E
1212
F
Wall socket
Included power cord
D
DC power input and output connectors
Use the included DC (direct current) power connection cords to
connect the DC power input connectors of the main unit with
the DC power output connectors of the power unit.
DC OUT 1 e DC IN 1
DC OUT 2 e DC IN 2
o The DC power connection cords have arrows printed on
them. Connect them so that the arrows point in the direction
shown in the illustration on page 12.
Check the orientation of the pins and the arrows of each
DC power connection cord and hold it by its plug. Align the
marks on the plug and the connector and push it in completely until it clicks into place. When disconnecting, hold the
ring and pull it directly out. When unplugging, do not pull
the plug at an angle or rock it.
o Be sure that the unit is off before connecting or disconnect-
ing a DC power connection cord.
o Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the ring when con-
necting or disconnecting a DC power connection cord.
E
LED brightness adjustment knob
Turn to adjust the brightness of the power indicator.
F
Power inlet
Connect the included power cord to this socket. After completing all other connections, plug the power plug into a power
outlet.
o This unit's power cord connection socket uses three pins, but
the grounding pin does not connect to its chassis.
V
Use only a genuine Esoteric power cord. Use of other
power cords could result in fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you will not
use the unit for a long time.
English
Connector
Align the marks when connecting.
When disconnecting, hold the
ring and pull it directly out.
Plug
V
Never connect this to a P-0 or P-01 unit. Doing so could
cause damage.
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Names and functions of parts (main unit)
A C
D F H
I J
EB G
A
MENU button
Use to enter setting mode (page 26).
B
CLOCK indicator
This shows the clock synchronization status.
When the clock sync setting is set to SYNC, MCK22M or
MCK10M, this will begin to blink. When a clock signal is detected
and synchronization occurs, it will stop blinking and stay lit.
C
Remote control signal receiver
This receives signals from the remote control. When using a
remote control, point it toward this receiver when operating it
(page 17).
D
Display
This shows the playback time, track number and other information (page 25).
E
Disc tray
Load the disc for playback here (page 18).
F
Tray open/close button (-)
Press to open and close the disc tray (page 20).
G
Stop (8) button
Press to stop playback (page 19).
When stopped, press and hold for at least two seconds to
change the playback area of a Super Audio CD (page 24).
Press when in setting mode to complete changing settings and
show the ordinary display (page 26).
H
Play button (t)
Press to start disc playback (page 18).
During playback the indicator near this button lights.
I
Pause (9) button
Press to pause playback (page 19).
When paused, the indicator near the play button blinks.
J
Skip (.//) buttons
Use to skip to the previous or next track (page 20).
Press and hold for more than one second to search backward/
forward. Press and hold for more than one second repeatedly to
cycle through the three search speeds (page 21).
Use to change parameters when in setting mode (page 26).
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Names and functions of parts (power unit/display)
K L
a b c d e f
Power unit
English
K
POWER button
Press to turn the unit on or off.
Display
a
Disc type
This shows the type of disc that is currently loaded.
SACD: Super Audio CD
CD: Audio CD
b
Multichannel indicator
This shows when the multichannel area of a Super Audio CD is
selected.
No indicator: Stereo area
MULTI: Multichannel area
SACD
1
L
Power indicator
This lights blue when the unit is on.
MULTID-MIX CLK44.1kHz
r
T
1
0 : 29
g
d
Repeat indicator
This appears during repeat playback (page 21).
e
Clock sync mode indicator
This shows the clock synchronization setting (page 28).
No indicator: Clock sync off
CLK: Set to IN
MCK: Set to MCK22M or MCK10M
f
Input clock frequency
c
Downmix indicator
This appears when the multichannel audio of a Super Audio CD
is being downmixed and output.
g
Message display area
The playback time and various messages appear here.
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Names and functions of parts (remote control)
a
ON/LIGHT button
Press this button to light the white buttons on the remote control for a few seconds.
b
STANDBY button
a
b
c
n
This button is not used with this unit.
c
Number buttons
Use to select tracks.
d
g
h
k
m
o
p
e
f
q
r
s
d
PLAY AREA button
When stopped, press to change the playback area of a Super
Audio CD (page 24).
e
2CH/MULTI button
Press to switch between two-channel and multichannel audio
output modes (page 24).
t
i
j
l
u
f
AUDIO button
Use with program playback (page 22).
g
SCAN (m/,) buttons
Use to search backward and forward (page 21).
h
STOP (8) button
Press to stop playback.
i
PLAY (y) button
Press to start disc playback.
j
VOLUME buttons
These buttons are not used with this unit. They can be used
with Esoteric D/A converters (including the D-02), amplifiers and
other products.
When both the main unit and the remote control have
buttons with the same functions, the instructions in this
manual refer to only the main unit buttons, but the remote
buttons can be used in the same way.
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k
INPUT buttons
These buttons are not used with this unit. They can be used
to switch the inputs of Esoteric D/A converters (including the
Grandioso D1) and amplifiers.
l
DIMMER button
You can set the brightness of this unit's display to one of four
levels (page 25).
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Notes about the remote control
m
SETUP button
This button is not used with this unit. It can be used with
Esoteric D/A converters (including the D-02), amplifiers and
other products.
n
Tray OPEN/CLOSE button (-)
Press to open and close the disc tray.
o
CLEAR button
Use after pressing the wrong number button, for example.
p
DISPLAY button
During playback and when paused, each time this button is
pressed, the information shown on the display changes (page
25).
q
REPEAT button
Use for repeat playback (page 21).
r
GROUP/TITLE buttons
(GROUP/TITLE
These buttons are not used with this unit.
)
Precautions when using the remote control
o When using the remote control, point it toward the remote con-
trol signal receiver on the main unit from a distance of 7 m (23 ft)
or less. Do not place obstructions between the main unit and the
remote control.
o The remote control might not work if the remote control signal
receiver is exposed to direct sunlight or bright light.
o Beware that use of this remote control could cause the unin-
tentional operation of other devices that can be controlled by
infrared rays.
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Installing batteries
Use a screwdriver to remove the cover from the individual remote
control, and pull the battery case out. Confirm the ¥/^ orientations and insert two AA batteries. Then, reload the battery case and
close the cover.
s
Skip (.//) buttons
(TRACK/CHAP)
Use to skip to the previous or next track (page 20).
Use to change parameters when in setting mode (page 26).
t
PAUSE (9) button
Press to pause playback (page 19).
u
MUTING button
This button is not used with this unit. It can be used to mute
Esoteric D/A converters (including the D-02) and amplifiers.
When to replace batteries
If the distance required between the remote and the main unit
decreases or if the unit stops responding to the remote buttons,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Dispose of the used batteries according to the instructions on them
or requirements set by your local municipality.
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CAUTION
Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak, which
might result in fire, injury or the staining of nearby materials.
Please read and observe the precautions on page 5 carefully.
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Basic operation
Playback
Turning the unit on and off
Press the POWER button to turn the unit on when off or off when on.
When on, the power indicator and the display light.
o When using this unit, turn on the D/A converter, amplifier and
other devices that are connected to it.
1 Press the tray open/close button (-).
The disc tray opens forward.
o Opening the tray takes some time because the tray mecha-
nism is designed so that the pickup is moved to the outside
edge of the disc before the tray opens.
2 Place a disc centered on the tray with the labeled
side up.
o If the tray is closed while a disc is outside the center guides,
the disc might become stuck inside and the tray might not
open. Be sure to always place discs within the guides at the
center of the tray.
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3 Press the tray open/close button (-).
The disc tray is drawn into the unit. Be careful not to let your fingers be pinched when the tray closes.
o The unit takes some time to load the disc.
o You can change the disc loading mode (page 29).
4 Press the play (t) button.
Pausing playback
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During playback, press the pause (9) button to pause playback.
When paused, the indicator next to the main unit play (t) button
blinks blue.
Press the play (t) or pause (9) button to restart playback.
Stopping playback
Playback starts.
Press the stop (8) button to stop playback.
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Playback (continued)
Using the number buttons to select a track for playback
When playing or stopped, you can press number buttons to
select a track and start playing it back.
Examples:
Track 7:
Track 23:
Skipping tracks
During playback, press a skip (.//) button to skip to the previ-
ous or next track and start playback.
o Press the . button once to return to the beginning of the cur-
rent track. Press the . button repeatedly to return to an earlier
track.
If the playback position is less than one second from the beginning of the current track, however, pressing the . button will
skip to the beginning of the previous track.
o When stopped or paused, use the .// buttons to select a
track and pause at its beginning.
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Searching forward/backward (scanning)
Repeat playback
Press and hold
for at least one
second.
During playback, press and hold a skip (.//) button for one
or more seconds to search backward/forward. Press the play button
when you find the part you want to play.
Press and hold a skip (.//) button repeatedly to change the
search speed. The search function has three speeds.
/: search forward (1) q search forward (2)
q search forward (3) q ordinary playback
/: search backward (1) q search backward (2)
q search backward (3) q ordinary playback
When using the remote control, press the SCAN (m/,) buttons.
The repeat mode changes each time you press the REPEAT button
during playback.
REPEAT TRK REPEAT DSC
(track repeat) (disc repeat)
REPEAT OFF
(ordinary playback)
Track repeat
The current track is played back repeatedly. During repeat playback,
select a different track to repeat playback of that track.
Disc repeat
All tracks on the current disc are played back repeatedly.
During repeat playback, the repeat mode is shown.
o Stopping playback ends repeat playback mode.
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CD
Program playback
You can program up to 30 tracks in the order that you want to listen
to them.
1 When stopped or playing back, press the AUDIO
button.
If you press this button during playback, the currently playing
track will be added to program as the first track.
2 Use number buttons to select tracks you want to
program.
3 When you are done adding tracks to the program,
press the PLAY (y) button.
Program playback starts.
o If you are programming during playback, you do not need to
press the PLAY (y) button.
Examples:
Track 3: 3
Track 12: +10 q 2
Track 20: +10 q +10 q 0
2PGM 1
Programmed track number Program number
To program multiple tracks, continue pressing the number keys.
o If you press the wrong number button, press the CLEAR but-
ton. This will clear the last programmed track number.
o You cannot add a track that does not exist on the disc to a
program.
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Removing the last programmed track
Clearing the entire program and resum-
from the program
When stopped or during playback, press the CLEAR button to
remove the last track added to the program. You can use the number
buttons again to program another track.
Adding tracks to the end of the program
When stopped or during playback, use the number buttons to select
the track you want to add.
ing ordinary playback
When stopped or during playback, press the AUDIO button to exit
program mode. If you press the AUDIO button during program
playback,ordinary playback will continue from that point.
o The contents of the program will be cleared.
The contents of the program will also be cleared if you press the tray
open/close (-) button or POWER button.
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Changing the playback area
Press for at least
2 seconds.
Super Audio CDs include discs that have multiple areas containing,
for example, stereo (two-channel) and multichannel recordings, as
well as hybrid discs that have two layers with the second containing
CD data.
When stopped, press the stop (8) button for at least two seconds to
change the playback area.
When using the remote control, press the PLAY AREA button when
playback is stopped.
Selecting 2CH/MULTI
When stopped, press the 2CH/MULTI button to switch between two-
channel and multichannel settings.
2ch (two-channel)
Two channels of audio are output.
With this setting, when a Super Audio CD with both multichannel
and two-channel areas is loaded, the two-channel area will be given
priority. The playback area can be changed after the disc has loaded.
(See “Changing the playback area” on page 24.)
If a multichannel source is played back, the audio will be downmixed
to front left and front right channels. (“D-MIX” will appear on the
display.)
Select this for stereo playback.
o For hybrid discs, you can use the LAYER setting to set whether to
use the Super Audio CD or CD layer for playback first (page 29).
o Use the 2CH/MULTI button on the remote control to set whether
to load the multichannel or two-channel area when a Super Audio
CD that has both areas is loaded (page 24).
o “SACD 2ch” appears when you select the two-channel area of a
Super Audio CD. “SACD Multi” appears when you select the multichannel area of a Super Audio CD. “CD Area” appears when the CD
layer of an SACD is selected.
o The MULTI indicator appears when the multichannel area of a
Super Audio CD is selected.
Multi (multichannel)
Select this when connecting a D/A converter and amplifier that sup-
port multichannel audio.
With this setting, when a Super Audio CD with both multichannel
and two-channel areas is loaded, the multichannel area will be given
priority. The playback area can be changed after the disc has loaded.
(See “Changing the playback area” on page 24.)
If a two-channel source is played back, the audio will be output from
the front left and front right channels.
o This cannot be changed during playback. Stop playback before
switching.
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Display
CD
CD
CD
CD
Dimmer
During disc playback and when paused, each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the information shown on the display changes as
follows.
Examples:
3
r
T
Currently playing track Elapsed time of current track
CD
3
r
T
Remaining time of currently playing track
3
r
T
Disc elapsed time
0 : 03
c
−2 : 03
c
10 : 03
c
You can adjust the brightness of this unit's display and indicators.
Dimmer3 (ordinary brightness)
Dimmer2
Dimmer1
Off
o If you turn the dimmer off, the display will be dark.
o Even when the dimmer is set to off, the display will still light for
about three seconds when you press the play button, for example.
o Even when set to any value other than Dimmer3, ordinary bright-
ness (Dimmer3) will be used when displaying error messages and
setting menus.
o If you press a button on the unit or the remote control when
the display is off, the unit will not respond to the button pushed,
but the display will light for about three seconds (with Dimmer3
brightness). Press the button for the function that you want to use
while the display is lit.
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3
r
T
Disc remaining time
o When stopped, the total number of tracks and total playback time
of the disc are shown.
Example:
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Total number of tracks Total disc playback time
T
r
−54 : 03
64 :11
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Setting mode
UPC-A>
DPaOFF>
1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the item
to change.
Each time you press the MENU button, the item shown on the
display changes as follows.
OUT>
x
x
CLK>
x
CLKin>
APS>
2
LAYER>
2
2
DAC>
2 Use the .// buttons to change the settings.
For information about the settings, see pages 27–29.
If you do nothing for 10 or more seconds or press the stop (8)
button once, setting mode will end and ordinary display will
resume.
o You can also use the remote control skip (.//) buttons for
these operations.
o Settings are retained even if the power plug is disconnected.
o If you do nothing for 10 or more seconds, setting mode will
end and ordinary display will resume.
o Press the stop (8) button to end setting mode.
o Settings can only be changed when the unit is stopped. If
the unit is playing back, press the stop (8) button to stop it
before conducting these operations.
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Meanings of items shown in setting mode
Output connector/format setting
OUT>***
Output connector/format setting
Set the output connector and the type of upconversion.
UPC-A>***
Upconversion algorithm setting
Set the upconversion algorithm used during CD playback.
CLK>***
Clock sync mode setting
CLKin>***
Change the input connector used to receive a clock sync signal.
DAC>***
D/A converter setting
Set the type of connected D/A converter.
DPaOFF>***
Automatic display darkening setting
LAYER>***
Priority playback area setting
Set which layer to use first for playback when a hybrid disc that contains both Super Audio CD and CD layers is loaded.
OUT>***
Set the output connector and the type of upconversion.
By default, the setting is ESLINK.
ESLINK
The audio signal is output from the ES-LINK connector.
During CD playback, the signal is output after 8X upconversion in
48-bit format.
DUAL_8
Two XLR jacks are used to output left and right signals separately.
CD playback is output after 8X upconversion.
DUAL_4
Two XLR jacks are used to output left and right signals separately.
CD playback is output after 4X upconversion.
DUAL_2
Two XLR jacks are used to output left and right signals separately.
CD playback is output after 2X upconversion.
XLR_4
The stereo signal is output from one XLR jack.
CD playback is output after 4X upconversion.
XLR_2
The stereo signal is output from one XLR jack.
CD playback is output after 2X upconversion.
XLR_1
The stereo signal is output from one XLR jack.
Upconversion will not occur.
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APS>***
Automatic power saving setting
RCA_4
The stereo signal is output from one RCA jack.
CD playback is output after 4X upconversion. SACD audio cannot be
output this way.
RCA_2
The stereo signal is output from one RCA jack.
CD playback is output after 2X upconversion. SACD audio cannot be
output this way.
RCA_1
The stereo signal is output from one RCA jack.
Upconversion will not occur. SACD audio cannot be output this way.
i.LINK
The audio signal is output from the i.LINK connector.
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Setting mode (continued)
Upconversion algorithm setting
UPC-A>***
Set the upconversion algorithm used during CD playback.
By default, the setting is NF.
NF
No filter is used during upconversion.
FIR
A FIR-type low-pass filter is used during upconversion.
Clock sync mode setting
CLK>***
By default, the setting is OFF.
OFF
The built-in crystal oscillator operates as the master clock.
IN
The built-in crystal oscillator is synchronized to an external clock.
Clock sync input connector setting
CLKin>***
Change the input connector used to receive a clock sync signal.
By default, the setting is CLK.
CLK
The signal input through the CLOCK IN connector (75Ω input impedance) is used.
10M
The signal input through the 10M IN connector (50Ω input impedance) is used.
D/A converter setting
DAC>***
Set the type of connected D/A converter. Depending on the type set,
SACD playback output might not be possible. This also sets the type
of copyright protection encryption.
By default, the setting is ESL3.
MCK22M
A 22.5792MHz external signal is input and used as the master clock.
MCK10M
A 10MHz external signal is input and used as the master clock for
audio output.
During CD playback, the PLL circuit is not used, and the input 10MHz
signal is used as the master clock for audio output.
During SACD playback, a 22.5792MHz signal synchronized to 10 MHz
is used as the master clock.
ESL3
Use this setting when connected to an ESOTERIC Grandioso D1 or
D-02.
When ESLINK or DUAL connection is selected, CD playback is output
using the unique ESOTERIC ESL3 48-bit format. SACD playback is output using the ESL2 format. If DUAL_8 is selected, output is in 24-bit
AES/EBU format.
ESL2
Use this setting when connected to an ESOTERIC D-03, D-05, D-07 or
D-07X.
During CD playback, the signal is output in 24-bit format. SACD playback is output using the ESL2 format.
ESL1
Use this setting when connected to an ESOTERIC D-01.
During CD playback, the signal is output in 24-bit format. SACD playback is output using the ESL1 format.
Other
Use this setting when connected to any D/A converter other than the
ones above.
SACD audio will only be output from the i.LINK connectors.
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Automatic display darkening setting
Automatic power saving setting
DPaOFF>***
You can set the display to darken automatically after a set amount of
time has elapsed.
By default, the setting is ON.
ON
The display will automatically darken if the information shown on it
does not change for 30 minutes.
We recommend using the automatic display darkening function. If
the display is left showing the same thing for a long time, brightness
irregularities and other problems could arise.
OFF
Automatic display darkening will not occur.
Priority playback area setting
LAYER>***
Some Super Audio CDs have two-channel and multichannel recordings, and some are hybrid discs that have two layers with the second
containing CD data.
Set which layer to read first when a hybrid disc is loaded.
By default, the setting is SACD.
APS>***
Automatic power saving function setting
By default, the setting is 30m.
30m
The unit will automatically turn off if 30 minutes elapse without playback or other operation.
60m
The unit will automatically turn off if 60 minutes elapse without playback or other operation.
90m
The unit will automatically turn off if 90 minutes elapse without playback or other operation.
120m
The unit will automatically turn off if 120 minutes elapse without
playback or other operation.
OFF
The automatic power saving function is disabled.
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SACD
The SACD layer is read first.
CD
The CD layer is read first.
Use this setting if you want to listen to the CD layer first or if the unit
is connected to a D/A converter that does not support DSD.
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Restoring factory settings
Troubleshooting
Settings are retained even if the power plug is disconnected.
Follow these procedures to restore all settings to their factory
defaults and clear the unit's memory.
1 Press the MENU button for at least ve seconds.
Press for at least 5
seconds.
“Setup CLR?” appears on the display.
2 Press the play (t) button.
If you experience a problem with this unit, please take a moment to
review the following information before requesting service. The problem could also be something other than this unit. Please also check
the operation of the connected units.
If this unit still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where
you purchased the unit.
The unit does not turn on.
e Confirm that the power cord is securely connected to both the
inlet on the back of this unit and a power outlet.
e Confirm that power is being supplied to the outlet to which the
power cord is connected by, for example, connecting another
device to it.
e Confirm that the DC power connection cords are properly con-
nected to this unit and the power supply.
e Check if the power source is a switched outlet. If it is, make sure
it is turned on.
Remote control does not work.
e Turn the power unit on (page 18).
e If the batteries are exhausted, replace both of them with new
ones (page 17).
e The remote control will not work if there is an obstruction
between it and the main unit. Point the remote control at the
front panel of the unit from a distance of less than about 7 m (23
ft) (page 17).
The settings are restored to their factory defaults, and “Setup
CLR” (settings cleared) appears on the display.
Another electronic device is malfunctioning.
e Some electronic devices with wireless remote control functions
might malfunction in response to the operation of this unit’s
remote control.
Playback is not possible.
e Load the disc in the center of the tray correctly.
e If the disc is upside down, reload it with the labeled side up.
e If the disc is dirty, wipe it clean (page 9).
e If condensation has occurred inside this unit, turn it on and leave
it for 1-2 hours (page 31).
The unit does not respond when buttons are pressed.
e Multiple button presses without pause can cause the unit to
stop responding. After pressing a button, wait momentarily for
the unit to respond.
There is noise.
e Place the unit as far away as possible from TVs and other devices
that have strong magnetism.
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