Esoteric K-05 Owner's Manual
K-05
Super Audio CD/CD Player
OWNER’S MANUAL .................... 5
MODE D’EMPLOI ...................... 33
MANUAL DEL USUARIO ............61
D01163221E
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (1)
IN NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this 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.
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:
For U.S.A.
Laser :
Type : SLD6163RL-G
Manufacturer : SONY CORPORATION
Laser output : Less than 1mW on the objective lens
Wavelength : 785±15 nm (CD)
655±10 nm (Super Audio CD)
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
negative (_) orientations.
o Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of
batteries 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
rechargeable type.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (2)
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.
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 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.
“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.
Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
MEXCEL is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd. in
Japan and other countries.
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 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 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.
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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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.
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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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Contents What’s in the box
Thank you for choosing Esoteric. Read this manual carefully
to get the best performance from this unit.
What’s in the box ................................................6
Before use .......................................................7
Discs ............................................................7
Remote control unit ..............................................9
Making connections ............................................10
Names and functions of parts (main unit) ........................12
Names and functions of parts (display) ...........................13
Names and functions of parts (remote control) ...................14
Playback ........................................................16
Selecting tracks .................................................18
Using repeat playback ..........................................19
Using program playback ........................................19
Changing the display ............................................21
D/A converter mode ............................................21
Connecting a computer and playing back audio files .............22
Setting mode ................................................... 24
Using the dimmer ...............................................28
Adjusting the volume ...........................................29
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.
Remote control unit (RC-1251) × 1
Batteries (AA) × 2
Power cord × 1
Owner’s manual (this document) × 1
o Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Warranty card × 1
Troubleshooting ................................................29
Specifications ...................................................31
Rear panel ......................................................32
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Before use
Discs (1)
Read this before attempting any operations.
CAUTION
o Do not move the unit during playback.
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do not lift or move
the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc or the
unit.
o 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.
o Do not open the cabinet 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 service company.
o When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull
directly on the plug, never yank on the cord.
o Always remove the disc before relocating or moving this unit.
Moving the unit with a disc inside could cause a malfunction.
Discs that can be played on this unit
CDs that bear the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.
o 12 cm (4.7") or 8 cm (3.15") discs
o Linear PCM digital audio
Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
English
Super Audio CDs that bear the “Super Audio CD” logo.
o Single layer, dual layer or hybrid layer
o 12 cm (4.7") discs
o Digital audio (DSD)
Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been correctly
recorded in the audio CD format (CD-DA) and finalized.
Maintenance
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth or
use diluted mild liquid soap. Allow the surface of the unit to dry
completely before using.
Q For safety, disconnect the power cord from the socket before
cleaning.
o Never spray liquid directly on this unit.
o Do not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage the surface of
the unit.
o Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch this product for
long periods of time, because they could damage the cabinet.
Beware of condensation
When the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a
sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation on
the lens of CD/SACD player. Vapor in the air could cause condensation
on the internal mechanism, making proper operation impossible. If
this occurs, or as a preventative measure, leave the unit turned on for
one or two hours. This will allow the unit to adjust to the temperature
of its surroundings.
This unit can play these types of discs without an adapter. It cannot
play any other type of disc.
Q Playback of any other disc type could result in an unpleasant loud
noise, damage to the speakers as well as potential harm to your
hearing. Never play back any other type of disc.
o The logo should be on the disc label or the CD jacket.
o DVDs, Video CDs, DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and similar types of
discs cannot be played on this unit.
o Copy-protected discs and other discs that do not conform
to the CD standard might not play correctly in this player. If
you use such discs in this unit, ESOTERIC company and its
subsidiaries will not be responsible for any consequences
or guarantee the quality of reproduction. If you experience
problems with such non-standard discs, you should contact
their issuers.
o Discs created by a CD recorder must be finalized before use
with this unit. If you are uncertain about the handling of a CD-R
or CD-RW disc, please contact the seller of the disc directly.
Depending on disc quality and recording conditions, playback of
some discs might not be possible. Please see the manual for the
device that you used to create the disc.
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Discs (2)
CAUTION
o Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.
Playing such discs could cause irreparable harm to the playing
mechanisms.
o While printable CD-R and CD-RW discs utilizing modern
printing technologies are generally acceptable, older systems
that use adhesives to attach paper type labels to the disc
surface are not recommended.
o Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do
not use any protective coating sprays.
o Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD
stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and
cause them to malfunction.
o Do not use irregularly-shaped discs (octagonal, heart-shaped,
business-card-size, etc.). CDs with these shapes could damage
the unit.
Maintenance
o If a disc becomes dirty, wipe its surface radially from the center
hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry cloth.
o Never clean discs using chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic
sprays and fluids, and thinner. Such chemicals will do irreparable
damage to the disc’s plastic surface.
If 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.
Handling precautions
o Always insert the disc into the disc tray with the label side up. Only
one side of a Compact Disc can be played or used for recording.
o 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
Storage precautions
o Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust and
scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”
o Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high temperature
and humidity for extended periods. Long exposure to high
temperatures will warp discs.
o 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 locations where they will be exposed to direct
sunlight. They should also be kept away from sources of heat, such
as radiators and heat-generating electrical devices.
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Remote control unit
Remote sensor
The included remote control allows this unit to be operated from a
distance.
Point the remote control unit at the main unit’s remote sensor
within 23feet/7meters of the main unit.
23 feet/7m
o Depending on the angle, reception might be difficult. Use the
remote control from directly in front of the unit as much as
possible.
o Even if the remote control unit is used within its effective range,
operation by remote control might be impossible if there are any
obstacles between the unit and the remote control.
o If direct sunlight or strong artificial illumination shines on the
remote sensor, the remote control might not function.
Battery Installation
English
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the cover from the bottom of
the remote control, and pull out the battery case. Insert two AA
batteries with the correct ¥/^ orientations, reinsert the case and
close the cover.
Battery Replacement
If the operating range required between the remote control unit and
main unit decreases, the batteries are exhausted. In this case, replace
the batteries with new ones.
For more information about collection of batteries, please contact
your local government, your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.
o If the remote control unit is operated near other devices that
generate infrared rays, or if other remote controls that use infrared
rays are operated near the unit, this unit might operate incorrectly.
The other devices might also operate incorrectly.
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(G-01, G-02, etc.)
Making connections
Q Precautions when making connections
o Make all connection before plugging in the power cord.
o Carefully read the operation manuals of the other equipment and follow their instructions when connecting them.
Digital output
can be turned
on/off
(see p. 27).
Amplier or digital
recording device
(CD recorder, MD
deck, etc.)
DIGITAL IN
(OPTICAL)
Optical
digital cable
A A
Amplier or digital
recording device
(CD recorder, MD
deck, etc.)
DIGITAL IN
(COAXIAL)
RCA coaxial
digital cable
USB cable
Digital output
deviceComputer
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
Optical
digital cable
C CB
Digital output
device
DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL)
RCA coaxial
digital cable
D
RCA audio
Connect a
set of
cables of
one type
or the other.
cable
Stereo amplier
The polarity of the XLR connectors can be
set so that either 2 or 3 is HOT (see p. 27).
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LLRR
Audio input
(LINE IN, etc.)
XLR cable
E
BNC coaxial cable
CLOCK SYNC OUT
Device that outputs clock
F
G
Included power cord
Wall socket
Digital audio output connectors
A
Clock sync input connector
E
The DIGITAL OUTPUT connectors will send a digital audio signal
from CDs played on this unit.
Connect a digital audio output connector (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
to the digital audio input connector of an amplifier or digital
recording device (e.g. CD recorder).
Use commercially available cables for connections.
COAXIAL: RCA digital cable
OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS)
o These connectors cannot output Super Audio CD digital audio.
o Digital output can be turned on or off (see p. 27).
USB input connector
B
Used to input digital audio from a computer. Connect it to a
computer USB connector.
Use a commercially available USB cable for connection.
o Before connecting, read the cautions on pages 22–23.
Digital audio input connectors
C
Used to input an external clock signal.
Connect the clock sync input connector to the output connector
of a master clock generator.
o The following frequencies can be input.
For CD/SACD:
44.1/88.2/176.4/100 kHz
10/22.5792 MHz
For USB (HS_2) input:
44.1/88.2/176.4/48/96/192/100 kHz
10/22.5792/24.576 MHz
o The frequencies that can be input depend on the input source.
Use a commercially available BNC coaxial cable for
connection.
Ground connector [SIGNAL GND]
F
The audio quality may sometimes be improved by connecting
this ground connector to an amplifier or other audio device that
is connected to this unit.
o This is not a safety ground.
English
Used to input digital audio signals. They can be connected to the
digital output connectors of appropriate audio devices.
They can receive up to 24-bit signals with sampling frequencies
of 32–192 kHz.
Use commercially available cables for connections.
COAXIAL: RCA coaxial digital cable
OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS)
Analog audio output connectors
D
These output 2-channel analog audio. Connect the XLR or RCA
connectors to an amplifier.
Use commercially available cables for connections.
XLR : balanced XLR cables
RCA : RCA audio cables
Connect this unit's R connector to the R connector of the amplifier,
and its L connector to the L connector of the amplifier.
o
Analog audio output can be set to either the RCA or XLR
connectors (the XLR polarity can be set for pin 2 or 3 HOT) or OFF
(see p. 27).
AC power inlet
G
Connect the included power cord to this inlet.
After all other connections have been completed, connect the
power plug to the AC power outlet.
Q Do not use any power cord other than an authentic
Esoteric product. Doing so could cause fire or electric
shock.
When the unit is not used for an extended period of time,
disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
o When the XLR connector is selected, the output level can also be
set (see p. 27).
If distortion occurs when the output level is set to +6 dB, set it to
0 dB.
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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Names and functions of parts (main unit)
C D E J KF GB H IA
A
POWER button
Press to turn the power on and off.
When the power is on, the ring around the button lights blue.
When the power is off, the ring is unlit.
When not using the unit, turn its power off.
B
CLOCK indicator
This shows the clock sync status.
The indicator flashes when a signal is input through the clock
sync input connector and stays lit when locked.
C
MODE button
Press when stopped to select disc playback or an external input
as the source. When set to external input, the unit can be used as
a D/A converter (see p. 21).
Press and hold for 2 or more seconds to change to setting mode
(see p. 24).
G
Tray OPEN/CLOSE button
Press to open and close the disc tray.
H
STOP button
Press to stop playback (see p. 17).
Press and hold when stopped for more than 2 seconds to change
the playback area of a Super Audio CD (see p. 17).
Press while in setting mode to finish making settings. The CD
status message appears on the display. (see p. 24).
I
PLAY button
Press to start disc playback (see p. 16).
During playback, the PLAY indicator lights.
J
PAUSE button
Press to pause playback (see p. 17).
When paused, the PLAY indicator flashes.
D
Remote control signal receiver
This receives signals from the remote control. When using the
remote control, point the end of it toward this receiver panel (see
p. 9).
E
Disc tray
Load a disc for playback here (see p. 16).
F
Display
This shows playback time, track number and other information
(see p. 13).
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K
Skip buttons (
Skip forward or backward.
During playback, press and hold for 1 or more seconds to search
forward/backward. Press and hold repeatedly for 1 or more
seconds to change the search speed between 3 levels (see p. 18).
Use these when in setting mode to change parameters (see p. 24).
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Names and functions of parts (display)
a
Disc indicator
a
This shows the type of disc that is loaded.
Super Audio CD: SA-CD
Standard audio CD: CD
o If a DVD-Video (DVD-V), DVD-Audio (DVD-A) or video CD (VCD)
is loaded, the indicator will light, but the disc cannot be played
back.
c
b
d
e
f
Message display area
d
This shows the playback time and a variety of messages.
DOWN MIX indicator
e
When playing back the multichannel audio of a Super Audio CD,
it is downmixed and output as stereo audio (2 channels). The
DOWN MIX indicator lights at such times.
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Repeat indicator ( )
b
This appears during repeat playback (see p. 19)
SETUP indicator
c
This appears when in setting mode (see p. 24).
Channel indicator
f
L and R light during stereo audio (2-channel) playback.
During multichannel audio playback, the indicators that
correspond to the recorded channels light.
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Names and functions of parts (remote control)
A
C
D
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
B
N
O
P
E
Q
R
S
T
U
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When the main unit and the remote control both have buttons
with the same functions, this manual explains how to use the
button on the main unit. The corresponding remote control
button can be used in the same manner.
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ON button
A
SETUP button
M
This button is not used with this unit.
STANDBY button
B
This button is not used with this unit.
Number buttons
C
Use to select tracks.
PLAY AREA button
D
Press when stopped to change the Super Audio CD playback
area (see p. 17).
2CH/MULTI button
E
This button is not used with this unit.
AUDIO button
F
Use with program playback (see p. 19).
Press to enter setting mode.
This has the same function as pressing and holding the MODE
button for 2 or more seconds (see p. 24).
This button can be used to control this unit only when the
attenuator setting is ON (see p. 26).
You can also use this for the setting mode of an Esoteric amplifier.
OPEN/CLOSE button (L)
N
Press to open and close the disc tray (see p. 16).
CLEAR button
O
Use this button to remove a number you have input by accident.
DISPLAY button
P
During playback, press this button to change what is shown on
the display (see p. 21).
REPEAT button
Q
Use with repeat playback (see p. 19).
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SCAN buttons (
G
Use to search forward/backward (see p. 18).
STOP button (H)
H
Press to stop playback (see p. 17).
PLAY button (y)
I
Press to start disc playback (see p. 16).
VOLUME buttons (+/−)
J
Use these to adjust the volume (see p. 29).
These buttons can be used to control this unit only when the
attenuator setting is ON (see p. 26).
You can also use these to adjust the volume of an Esoteric
amplifier.
INPUT buttons (l/;)
K
When the disc is stopped, use these buttons to select disc
playback or an external input source.
When set to an external input (COAX/OPT/USB), the unit can be
used as a D/A converter (see p. 24).
These buttons can be used to control this unit only when the
attenuator setting is ON (see p. 26).
You can also use these to change the input of an Esoteric
amplifier.
DIMMER button
L
Use to adjust the brightness of the main unit's display (see p. 28).
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GROUP/TITLE buttons (
R
These buttons are not used with this unit.
TRACK/CHAP buttons (
S
Press to skip to the previous or next track (see p. 18).
They are also used when in setting mode to change parameters
(see p. 24).
PAUSE button (J)
T
Press to pause playback (see p. 17).
MUTING button
U
Use to temporarily mute the output (see p. 29).
This button can be used to control this unit only when the
attenuator setting is ON (see p. 26).
You can also use it to mute an Esoteric amplifier.
VOLUME buttons (+/−)
J
INPUT buttons (l/;)
K
SETUP button
M
MUTING button
U
These buttons can be used to control this unit only when the
attenuator setting is ON (see p. 26).
When OFF, they can only be used to control an Esoteric amplifier.
When using this unit with an Esoteric amplifier, set the attenuator
setting to OFF and use the amplifier itself to adjust the volume
and mute the sound.
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Playback
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Turn the power on.
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The ring around the POWER button lights blue.
Press the tray OPEN/CLOSE button.
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The disc tray opens forward.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
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The disc tray will close. Be careful not to let a finger or any item
get caught in it.
o Disc-loading may take some time depending on the amount of
information on the disc being loaded.
When the disc is loaded, the type of disc, the number of tracks
it contains and the total time of those tracks will appear on the
display (see p. 13).
Press the PLAY button.
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Playback will start.
Place a disc on the center of the tray with its
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labeled-side up.
o If you close the tray when the disc is not within the central
guides, the disc could become stuck inside and you might not be
able to reopen the tray. For this reason, you should always place
the disc carefully within the central guides.
During playback, the PLAY indicator will light blue.
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Pausing playback
Opening and closing the disc tray
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During playback, press the PAUSE button to pause playback. When
paused, the PLAY indicator on the main unit flashes.
Press the PLAY button or press the PAUSE button again to restart
playback.
Stopping playback
Press the STOP button to stop playback.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once to open the tray, and press it
again to close the tray.
o If you press the OPEN/CLOSE button during disc playback, several
seconds will pass before the tray opens.
Changing the playback area
Some Super Audio CDs have multiple areas, including stereo
(2-channel) and multichannel. Hybrid Super Audio CDs have two
layers with one containing ordinary CD-quality audio.
Press the STOP button for 2 or more seconds when the unit is
stopped to change the playback area.
o To change the playback area using the remote control, press the
PLAY AREA button when the unit is stopped.
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Selecting tracks
Ordinary
Speed
Speed
Speed
Searching forward/backward (scanning)
During playback, press a remote control SCAN button (m/,)
to search forward/backward. When you find the point that you
want to listen to, press the PLAY button (y).
Press the SCAN button (m/,) repeatedly to change the
search speed.
When using the main unit, press and hold (for more than 1 second)
a skip button (.//) repeatedly.
The speed that the < or > flashes on the display also changes.
(slow)
(medium)
(fast)
playback
Skipping
During playback, press a skip button (.//) on the main unit
or the remote control to skip to the previous or next track and start
playback.
o Press the
that is currently playing. Press the . button repeatedly to skip
to an earlier track.
If you press the
track, however, you will skip to the previous track.
o When stopped or paused, press a skip button (.//) to pause
at the beginning of the selected track.
button once to return to the beginning of the track
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button when still within the first second of a
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o To change the search forward/backward speed with a SCAN
button (m/,), do not press and hold it. Press it again briefly to
increase the speed.
Using the number buttons to select and play
tracks
During playback or when stopped, press the number buttons to
select a track and start its playback.
Examples:
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Tra ck 7
Track 23
Using repeat playback Using program playback (1)
REPEAT DSC
(ordinary playback)
track number
You can program up to 30 tracks in the order that you want to listen
to them.
Press the AUDIO button when stopped or
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during playback.
If a track is playing, it will become the first track in the program.
During playback, press the REPEAT button to cycle through the following
repeat modes.
REPEAT TRK
(repeat one track)
REPEAT OFF
(repeat disc)
REPEAT TRK
Repeats playback of the currently playing track. During repeat
playback, if you select a different track, that track will begin playing
back repeatedly.
REPEAT DSC
Repeats playback of all the tracks on the currently playing disc.
o Stopping playback disables repeat playback.
Use the number buttons to select a track
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that you want to add to the program.
Examples Track 3: 3
Track 12: +10 w 2
Track 20: +10 w +10 w 0
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Programmed
Continue using the number buttons to program multiple tracks.
o If you press the wrong number key, press the CLEAR button to
remove the last track added to the program.
o Track numbers that do not exist on the currently loaded disc
cannot be added to the program.
Program
item number
Continued on the next page
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Using program playback (2)
When you have finished adding tracks to
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the program, press the PLAY button (y).
Program playback starts.
o If you created the program during playback, you do not need to
press the PLAY button (y).
Removing the last added track from the
Adding a track to the end of the program
When stopped or during playback, use the number buttons to
select the number of the track that you want to add.
Clearing the contents of the program and
returning to ordinary playback
When stopped or during playback, press the AUDIO button to end
program mode. Press the AUDIO button during program playback
to resume ordinary playback from then on.
program
When stopped or during playback, press the CLEAR button to
remove the last added track from the program. You can use the
number buttons again to add another track.
o This will clear the program contents.
In addition, when stopped or during playback, if you press the
OPEN/CLOSE button (L) or main unit power button, the program
contents will also be cleared.
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Changing the display
Elapsed time of track
Remaining time of disc
of tracks
time of disc
D/A converter mode
When a disc is playing or paused, press the DISPLAY button to change
what is shown on the display in the order shown below.
Example:
Number of track
currently playing
currently playing
Remaining time of
track currently playing
Elapsed time of disc
This unit can be used as a D/A converter.
When stopped, press the MODE button to show the current source
name. Press the MODE button again to switch between the following
sources. Select one of the external digital inputs (COAX in, OPT in, USB in).
To do this using the remote control, press the INPUT button when
stopped.
CD/SACD
USB in
(USB input for use
with a computer)
COAX in
(Coaxial
digital input)
OPT in
(Optical
digital input)
o When an external input (COAX in, OPT in, USB in) is selected, the
name and sampling frequency of the selected input appears on
the display. If there is no input signal or the input signal is not
locked, the input sampling frequency is not shown and the input
name flashes.
o If the input signal is not a digital audio signal or is an audio signal
format that is not supported by this unit, including Dolby Digital,
dts and AAC, for example, “–––” appears in place of the sampling
frequency. Set the digital output of the connected equipment to
PCM audio output.
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o When stopped, the total number of tracks and the total playback
time of the disc are shown.
Example:
Total number
Total playback
o When an external input (COAX in, OPT in, USB in) is selected, disc
controls other than the OPEN/CLOSE button cannot be used.
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Connecting a computer and playing back audio files
By connecting this unit's USB input connector using a USB cable with
a computer, you can play back audio files stored on a computer using
this unit's D/A converter.
This unit can be connected by USB to computers that use the
following operating systems.
Windows XP 32-bit
Windows Vista 32/64-bit
Windows 7 32/64-bit
Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
(Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later)
Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
Operation with other operating systems cannot be guaranteed.
o Depending on the computer hardware and software integration,
proper operation might not be possible even with the above
operating systems.
o To connect in HIGH SPEED 1 or HIGH SPEED 2 mode, you must
install dedicated driver software beforehand.
If you connect this unit with a computer before installing the
driver, it will not function properly. In addition, if you are using
Windows XP, computer operation might become noticeably
slower, and you might need to restart the computer.
Website address for driver software download
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/usb/usb_driver_e.html
Install the dedicated driver software after downloading the file
from the above address.
You can select 1 of 3 modes to use when connecting this unit to a
computer by USB. See pages 24 to 27 for information about how to
make settings.
NORMAL mode
In setting mode, select USB>NOR.
This connects to the computer in FULL SPEED mode.
The sampling frequencies that can be transmitted are 32, 44.1,
48, 88.2 and 96 kHz. There is no need to install dedicated driver
software when connecting this unit with a computer in order to
use this mode. The unit and the computer will be connected using
the standard USB audio driver.
o The first time that you connect this unit with a computer, the
computer will automatically detect this unit's USB port and install
the driver. Follow the instructions from the operating system.
After completing driver installation, start the audio file playback
application.
If the proper connection has been made, you should be able to
select “ESOTERIC USB AUDIO” as the audio output.
HIGH SPEED 1 mode
In setting mode, select USB>HS_1.
This connects to the computer in HIGH SPEED mode.
The sampling frequencies that can be transmitted are 32, 44.1,
48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz. You must install dedicated driver
software in order to use this mode when connecting this unit with
a computer.
Download the dedicated driver software from our website.
If the proper connection has been made, you should be able to
select “ESOTERIC USB HS AUDIO” as the audio output.
HIGH SPEED 2 mode
In setting mode, select USB>HS_2.
This connects to the computer in HIGH SPEED asynchronous
mode.
The sampling frequencies that can be transmitted are 32, 44.1,
48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz. You must install dedicated driver
software in order to use this mode when connecting this unit with
a computer.
Download the dedicated driver software from our website.
If the proper connection has been made, you should be able to
select “ESOTERIC USB HS ASYNC AUDIO” as the audio output.
In asynchronous mode, the audio data sent from the computer will
be processed using this unit's clock, enabling the amount of jitter
that occurs during data transmission to be reduced.
o When using HIGH SPEED 2 mode to connect the computer with
this unit, if the playback sound skips or noise occurs at regular
intervals, use HIGH SPEED 1 mode instead.
o If you want to use HIGH SPEED 1 or HIGH SPEED 2 mode, install
the dedicated driver software before connecting the unit with the
computer (see the left column).
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Connect this unit to a computer using a USB
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cable.
Use a cable with a connector that matches that of this unit.
Start playback of an audio file on the computer.
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Better sound quality can be achieved by setting the volume on
the computer to the maximum level and using the amplifier
connected to this unit to adjust the volume. Set the amplifier
volume to the minimum when you start playback and gradually
increase it.
o The computer cannot control this unit, nor can this unit control
the computer.
Turn the computer power on.
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Confirm that the operating system has started properly.
Press the POWER button to turn this unit on.
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o This unit cannot send audio files to the computer by USB.
o Do not do any of the following when playing back an audio file
via USB. Doing so could cause the computer to malfunction.
Always quit the music playback software before doing any of the
following.
Unplug the USB cable
Turn this unit's power off
Change the input
o When playing back an audio file via USB, computer operation
sounds will also be output. If you do not want these sounds to
the output, make appropriate settings on the computer to turn
them off.
o If you connect this unit with the computer or change its input
to “USB” after starting the music playback software, audio files
might not play back correctly. If this should occur, restart the
audio playback software or restart the computer.
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Press the MODE button repeatedly to select
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USB (see p. 24).
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Setting mode (1)
Changing settings
When stopped or during playback, press
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and hold the MODE button for 2 or more
seconds.
COAX in or OPT in source
UPCONV> DF>
Z
CLK>
USB in source
UPCONV>
USB>
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Depending on the operation status, some items might not appear.
o Setting mode will end automatically if nothing is done for 10
seconds, and the CD status message will reappear.
o When the menu is open, if you press and hold the MODE button
for 2 or more seconds, or you press the stop button once, setting
mode will end and the CD status message will reappear.
DF>
Z
CLK>
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select
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different setting items.
Each time you press the MODE button, the display will change.
o The items shown will differ according to the source currently
selected. See page 21 for information about how to switch
between sources.
CD/SACD source
UPCONV>
FLaOFF>
D_OUT>
XLR>
o The XLR item will only appear when the analog output (A_OUT)
setting is XLR2 or XLR3.
DF>
Z
CLK>
Z
USB>
Z
AT T>
Z
A_OUT>
Use the main unit or remote control skip
3
buttons (
To change multiple items, repeat steps 2 and 3.
Press and hold the MODE button for 2 or
4
.//
) to change settings.
more seconds to end setting mode.
Setting mode will also end and the CD status message will
reappear if nothing is done for 10 seconds or the stop button is
pressed once.
o Setting changes will be retained even if the power plug is
disconnected for an extended period of time.
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Upconversion setting
D/A converter digital filter setting
Display: UPCONV>***
o This setting can be made for each input.
o During Super Audio CD playback, the DSD signal is sent directly to
the D/A converter.
ORG (original)
The original input signal is sent directly to the D/A converter
without upconversion.
2Fs
32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz sources are upconverted to double
values of 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz, respectively, and then sent
to the D/A converter.
4Fs
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz sources are upconverted
to double or quadruple values of 128 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz and
then sent to the D/A converter.
DSD
The signal is converted to DSD digital format, and then sent to the
D/A converter.
Display: DF>***
o This setting can be made for each input.
o During Super Audio CD playback or during conversion to DSD
format, this is automatically set to the dedicated DSD filter.
OFF
No digital filter is used by the D/A converter.
o Using this setting, high-frequency harmonic components will be
output. If noise occurs because of cross modulation from highfrequency harmonic components, for example, set “DF” to “FIR” or
“S_DLY” instead.
FIR1
The cutoff frequency of the FIR-type filter varies according to the
input sampling frequency.
FIR2
Regardless of the input sampling frequency, a FIR-type filter with a
cutoff frequency of about 80 kHz is used.
S_DLY1
The cutoff frequency of the S_DLY-type filter varies according to
the input sampling frequency.
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S_DLY2
Regardless of the input sampling frequency, an S_DLY-type filter
with a cutoff frequency of about 80 kHz is used.
About the D/A converter digital filters
FIR-type digital filters
This type of filter has an established reputation for sound
quality and features tonal quality with both dense, rich sound
reverberations and crisp sound transients.
S_DLY-type digital filters
This type of filter has no pre-echo in the impulse response and
features natural sound attack and reverberation for a tonal quality
that is close to the original.
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Setting mode (2)
Clock setting
Display: CLK>***
o This setting can be made for each input.
When the input is CD/SACD or USB(HS_2)
INT
The unit operates with the built-in crystal oscillator as the master
clock.
W_IN
The unit operates with clock sync.
Input a clock signal through this unit's clock sync input connector
(see p. 10).
o When the input is CD/SACD, the clock sync frequencies that can be
input are 44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 100 kHz and 10 MHz.
o When the input is USB, the clock sync frequencies that can be
input depend on the source sampling frequency.
44.1 kHz source:
44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 100 kHz, 10 MHz
48 kHz source
48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz, 100 kHz, 10 MHz
MCK_IN
Use to input an external master clock signal directly.
Input a master clock signal through this unit’s clock sync input
connector (see p. 10).
o When the input is CD/SACD, the master clock sync frequency that
can be input is 22.5792 MHz.
o When the input is USB (HS_2), the master clock sync frequency
that can be input depends on the source sampling frequency.
44.1kHz source: 22.5792 MHz
48kHz source: 24.576 MHz
When the input is COAX or OPT
PLL1
The built-in PLL circuit follows the input digital audio signal and
generates master clock. Operation in response to a wide range of
input clock frequencies is possible.
PLL2
The PLL circuit follows the input digital audio signal and, together
with the built-in high-precision crystal oscillator, generates master
clock. By using PLL circuits with different characteristics in 2 stages,
audio signal transmission jitter is reduced.
o In order to increase the performance of the built-in high-precision
crystal oscillator, it has been designed with a narrow frequency
variation range. If the clock frequency of the incoming digital
signal exceeds the tolerance of the built-in high precision crystal
oscillator, synchronization will not be possible. In such cases, set
the unit to PLL1 mode.
o When the input is USB (NOR) or USB (HS_1), the unit enters PLL1
mode.
Analog output attenuator settings
Display: ATT>***
OFF
The VOLUME buttons cannot be used.
The analog output is fixed at 0 dB.
ON
The VOLUME buttons can be used to adjust the analog output
between −99 dB and 0 dB (in 1 dB steps).
o When set to OFF, the remote control INPUT (l/;) SETUP, VOLUME
(+/−) and MUTING buttons cannot be used to control this unit.
o When using this unit with an Esoteric amplifier, set the attenuator
setting to OFF and use the amplifier itself to adjust the volume.
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USB input setting
XLR output gain setting
Display: USB>***
o To use HIGH SPEED (HS_1 or HS_2) mode, dedicated driver
software must be installed on the computer. Download the driver
software from our website.
NOR
Connect using USB FULL SPEED mode.
The sampling frequencies that can be input are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz.
HS_1
Connect using USB HIGH SPEED mode.
The sampling frequencies that can be input are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz.
HS_2
Connect using USB HIGH SPEED asynchronous mode.
The sampling frequencies that can be input are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz.
In asynchronous mode, the clock signal of this unit is used for
playback of the audio data transmitted from the computer.
o If skipping noise occurs during playback when set to HS_2, set the
unit to HS_1 instead
Display: XLR>***
+6dB
Set the XLR output level to double the RCA output level (+6 dB).
0dB
Set the XLR output level to the same level as the RCA output level
(0 dB).
o This setting only appears when the analog output is set to XLR2 or
XLR3.
o If the sound clips when set to “+6dB”, change the setting to “0dB”.
o Depending on the connected amplifier, either the “+6dB” setting
or the “0dB” setting might result in the same volume as the RCA
jack input.
Digital output setting
Display: D_OUT>***
o During Super Audio CD playback, this is automatically set to off.
ON
Turns the digital output on.
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Analog output setting
Display: A_OUT>***
RCA
Analog audio signals are output through the RCA jacks.
XLR2
Analog audio signals are output through the XLR connectors with
pin 2 HOT.
XLR3
Analog audio signals are output through the XLR connectors with
pin 3 HOT.
OFF
Analog outputs are disabled and the D/A converter is turned off.
OFF
Turns the digital output off.
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Setting mode (3) Using the dimmer
FL Dimmer3 (Ordinary brightness)
FL Dimmer
FL Dimmer
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Automatic display (FL) off setting
Display: FLaOFF>***
15m
In CD/SACD mode, if playback is stopped and no operation is
conducted for 15 minutes, the display automatically turns off.
In D/A converter mode, after input has been locked for at least 15
minutes, the display automatically turns off.
30m
In CD/SACD mode, if playback is stopped and no operation is
conducted for 30minutes, the display automatically turns off.
In D/A converter mode, after input has been locked for at least 30
minutes, the display automatically turns off.
You can change the brightness of the display and indicators on the
main unit.
60m
In CD/SACD mode, if playback is stopped and no operation is
conducted for 60minutes, the display automatically turns off.
In D/A converter mode, after input has been locked for at least
60minutes, the display automatically turns off.
OFF
The display never turns off automatically.
o If the display is left ON with the same indication for a long time,
brightness irregularities can occur. For this reason, we recommend
that you enable the automatic display off function.
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o If you select “Off”, the display and the indicators will be unlit.
o In off mode, when you press PLAY or another button, the display
will light at normal brightness for several seconds.
o Even if set to a brightness other than Dimmer 3, when an error
message is shown or the unit is in setting mode, the display will
light with ordinary brightness (Dimmer 3).
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