Esoteric P-03 Universal Owners manual

P-03 Universal

Universal Transport

Owner’s Manual

CAUTION

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DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO
EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
ARE WITHIN!

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IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE
PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

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USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 equipments not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the
user’s warranty.

For U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, 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.

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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
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.

< Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.

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Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.

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The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER switch in the standby position.

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The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at
any time.

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An apparatus with Class !construction shall be connected to
an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

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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 1 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 shown

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For U.S.A.

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Contents

Thank you for choosing Esoteric. Read this manual
carefully to get the best performance from this unit.

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connection to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connections to a D/A converter, amplifier, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connection examples (connecting three D-03) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

i.LINK (IEEE 1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Front panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Understanding the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the P-03 Universal for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting output terminal and priority playback area . . . . . . . . 21

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Selecting a chapter or track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Skipping playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting the playback area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting groups and titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Repeat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fast scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Slow motion/frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing camera angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Lip sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Turning video on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2ch/Multi ch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Display dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Up convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

PAL 4% DOWN mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Word sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Changing the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

HDMI video output format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

HDMI output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Analog output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Digital output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

CD Digital Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Controlling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Group playback mode (DVD audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Down mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Video adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Progressive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

DCDi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Audio language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Subtitle language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Displaying subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

On-screen display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Speaker size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Speaker distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Speaker levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Test tone length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Digital output formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

S-Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Component video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

PAL-NTSC conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Still mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Angle indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Background color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Optical laser pickup :

Type : SLD6163RL-G
Manufacturer : SONY CORPORATION
Laser output : Less than 1mW on the objective lens
Wavelength : 785±15 nm (CD), 655±10 nm (DVD)

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The latest VRDS mechanism for Super Audio
CD, CD and DVD playback

(Specially developed

ball bearings optimize the VRDS mechanism.)

The VRDS mechanism securely clamps the disc to the
turntable. The turntable diameter is exactly the same as that
of the disc. This system completely eliminates vibration
inherent to removable media and unwanted vibrations
generated by the mechanical systems. Also, this mechanism
clamps the disc at a slight inclination so as to compensate for
warping or deformation, improving the accuracy of the
optical axes of both the laser pickup and the pit surface of the
disc. This is effective in reducing errors in reading the disc
data as well as in preventing timing errors from erratic data
acquisition timing.

To achieve high-speed rotation with superior stability that is
required of a universal player, the P-03 Universal is equipped
with a duralumin turntable. A specially developed processing
technology was used to enable the highly precise forming of
this lightweight material, normally used in high-tech aircraft
design.

In a joint development project with NSK Ltd., Esoteric
developed proprietary, highly precise ball bearings for the
VRDS mechanism. Rolling elements made from precisely
machined ceramic balls provide ultra smooth rotation. The
application of a pre-load to the ball bearing pair ensures a
high rigidity and precise rotation not present in conventional
bearings, but necessary for handling the wide rotational
range from normal CD to Super Audio CD playback.
A massive 20mm-thick, SS400 steel bridge supports the
mechanism to control vibrations produced by turntable and
media rotation.

Coreless motor employing neodymium
magnets

Esoteric has developed a new, life-long three-phase brushless
spindle motor for high-speed rotation of the large diameter
turntable. Combined with the high-precision ball bearings
that firmly hold the turntable in place, this motor helps to
further minimize rotation irregularities and vibrations. The
magnetic field of the neodymium magnet has been optimized
through magnetic field analysis to minimize fluctuations in
motor drive current, and reduce any adverse impact on audio
circuits.

A pickup designed to prevent tilting of the
laser optical axis and speed feedback­controlled sled transport

The pickup of the P-03 Universal has a highly rigid sliding­shaft structure that prevents the lens from tilting. The laser
optical axis is kept precisely aligned with the media’s bit track.
The sled moving mechanism uses a proprietary Hall element
sensing-type, three-phase brushless motor while powerful
electronic speed feedback circuits control this sled mechanism
for quick access, thereby ensuring smooth, continuous
movement with superior response.

Shutter isolates the mechanism from
external influences

The tray opening and closing mechanism is equipped with a
shutter to eliminate adverse effects from external sound
pressure and vibrations on the tracking systems. When closed,
the shutter mechanism is mechanically secured to the front
panel to prevent it from moving. The shutter also seals out
environmental contaminants from getting into the player.

Power supply housed in separate chassis

The P-03 Universal shares the dual block structure concept
introduced in the P-01 where the power supply and the VRDS
mechanisms are housed in independent blocks.
The enclosure provides a high degree of isolation and high
capacity in a compact design.
The power supply consists of two transformers, one for the
mechanism and the servo drive, and the other for processing
digital signals. The WB transformer for the mechanism and
the servo drive ensures low current loss and quick response.

Highly rigid chassis completely eliminates
internal and external vibrations preventing
sound quality deterioration

The bottom plate of the chassis that supports the mechanism
is 5 mm thick and weighs 6 kg (16 lbs). Thick aluminum is
used in the top, side, bottom and front panels. Esoteric
proprietary pinpoint feet (patent pending), made of quenched
steel, help to support the chassis in a vibration free
environment. Every possible effort has been accorded to
precision in the mounting of mechanical parts, the rigidity of
the housing and the elimination of sympathetic vibration. The
thick, brushed-aluminum front, top, bottom and side panels,
contribute to a sense of quality and elegance found only in
high-end Super Audio CD/CD/DVD transport devices.

Upward conversion on CD and DVD playback

The upward conversion feature can output maximum fs to

176.4 kHz or 192 kHz when playing back CDs or DVDs. A
high-precision crystal oscillator precise to ±3ppm
(temperature characteristics included) minimizes jitter. During
Super Audio CD playback, the DSD signal (1-bit, 64 fs) is
output directly without further processing. A mode for
converting a PCM signal to DSD has also been added. This
gives the P-03 Universal accurate control over signal
differences for optimal expression of tonal texture required by
each signal type. It is also possible to select the audio format
(PCM or DSD) that best suits the music genre being played or
the amplifier and speaker combinations used.

Digital audio output

The output terminals include two XLR jacks (in ES-LINK and
Dual AES output modes, both jacks are used), one RCA jack,
one i.LINK jack and one HDMI jack. See page 12 for details.

Features

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ES-LINK, an Esoteric-exclusive format for
Super Audio CD digital output

Super Audio CD output is routed through the Esoteric­exclusive ES-LINK format from the XLR jacks, or through the
i.LINK (AUDIO) jacks. When a Super Audio CD is played back
and XLR DUAL is selected, the output is automatically sent in
the ES-LINK format. Currently, only the D-03 and D-01
Esoteric D/A converters support ES-LINK.

WORD SYNC

The P-03 Universal can accept and synchronize to the
following word clock frequencies received from external
devices: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
192kHz, 100kHz
This unit is designed so that the phase shift between the
word clock and output sampling frequency is kept within 10
degrees when there is no discrepancy between the two.

High-quality wires for maximum
performance

High purity 6N copper wires are used for most internal wiring
that affects sound quality to improve purity and sound texture
resolution. Polyolefin, a non-PVC material was used for the
insulating sheath out of consideration for the environment as
well as for sound quality. PVC is not used for wire insulation.
The high purity 6N copper cable is developed with the help of
Acro Japan Ltd. who also developed the highly acclaimed
Esoteric MEXCEL interconnection cable and high-purity 8N
copper cable.

Super high-precision video output

The P-03 Universal uses the latest 14-bit 216MHz video DAC
from Analog Devices; the ADV7324. This provides 16X over
sampling on interlace playback and 8X over sampling on
progressive scan playback. As a result, video noise is shifted to
un-used bandwidth, providing an exceptionally clear picture.

In the progressive scan section, smoothing is achieved using
DCDi chips from Faroudja.

In the video scaling section, a high performance video scaling
chip from Anchor Bay Technologies Inc., the ABT1018 is used.
This chip upconverts video signals such as 480p, 576p, and
720p, into high-definition formats including 1080p.

NTSC/PAL playback and progressive-scan

Both PAL and NTSC discs can be played back. Conversion
between the standards is possible, allowing the same monitor
and player to be used for discs produced to either standard.
Progressive-scan playback (with the appropriate television or
monitor) allows the best possible picture quality, even with
very large screens.

“DTS” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“Super Audio CD” is a registered trademark.
“DSD” is a registered trademark.

The i.LINK logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation, registered
in the U.S. and other countries.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing use only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

The P-03 Universaluses six video DACs with high-quality 14-bit
216MHz processing for analog output. This type of DAC, the
ADV7324, employs new Noise shaping Video (NSV)
technology from Analog Devices, Inc.
NSV technology uses multi-bit delta-sigma conversion,
removing video noise and providing low noise and high
linearity, without the loss of information that is often
associated with analog filtering systems.
Noise Shaped Video and NSV are registered trademarks of
Analog Devices, Inc.

To eliminate “jaggies” and produce clear and natural imaging,
the P-03 Universal uses DCDi (Directional Correlational
Deinterlacing) technology. The circuits employed are from the
Faroudja business division of Genesis Microchip, and enable
hardware based diagonal line detection and smoothing from a
pixel based image. As a result, smoother progressive-scan
images can be produced, with “jaggies” or video noise
reduced by interpolation techniques.

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What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box
when you open it.

Remote control unit x 1
Batteries (AA, R6, SUM-3) x 2
Felt sheet x 3
Power cord x 1
Owner’s manual x 1
Warranty card x 1

Conventions about this manual

< Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the

remote control. You can also use the buttons on the front
panel of the main unit if they have the same or similar names
as those on the remote.

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The types of functions and operations that can be used for a
particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In
some cases, these functions and operations may differ from
the descriptions given in this owner’s manual. In this event,
follow the instructions given on the screen. This manual only
covers basic disc operations.

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For some operations, the PROHIBIT icon “A” may appear on
the screen. This indicates that the function described in this
manual is not permitted for the type of disc being played.

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The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display
used in this manual are purely for the purpose of visual
explanation. The actual displays may differ slightly from what
is shown here.

Before Use

Read this before operation

< Caution: This unit weighs about 32.5 kg (71 5/8 lb). Be

careful to avoid injury when moving the unit. Get someone to
help you if necessary. It is highly recommended that 2 people
move the unit at all times.

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As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave
sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.

< The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as

printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding
this matter, consult an electrician.

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Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid
placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Avoid
locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold
or moisture.

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Do not place the unit on any other electronic components.

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Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the
circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should fall into
the unit, contact your dealer or service company as soon as
possible.

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When removing the power plug from a wall outlet, always
pull directly on the plug. Do not pull on the line cord.

< To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it and always

close the disc tray after each use.

< Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as

this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.

< Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK

During playback, the disc rotates at high speeds. Do NOT lift
or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the
disc or the unit.

WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT

When changing places of installation or packing the unit for
moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc tray to
its fully closed position. Then, press the power switch to turn
the power off, and disconnect the power cord. Moving this
unit with the disc loaded may result in malfunction or other
damage.

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Restoring factory settings

If you have made a lot of changes to the setup, and want to
restart from a known set of options, restore the unit to the
factory default settings as follows:

1. Turn the unit off and wait 30 seconds or longer.

2. Press the POWER switch while holding down the STOP
button.

Hold down the STOP button until the unit has powered up
and the display lights.

All memories are now erased and the unit returns to the
factory default settings.

For European customers
Disposal of your old appliance

1.When this crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it means
the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the
local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old
appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Changing the Color System (NTSC/PAL)

If you experience picture distortion or are unable to view the
video image, you may need to change the color setting to
match your TV.

1. Turn the unit off.

2.While holding down the PLAY/PAUSE button on the main
unit, press the POWER switch.

3. While “V Set NTSC” (or “V Set PAL”) is displayed on the front
panel display, press the /

button.
The display changes to “V Set PAL” (or “V Set NTSC”).
Select “V Set PAL” when a PAL TV (European standard) is
connected. Select “V Set NTSC” when a NTSC TV (American
standard) is connected.

4. Press the POWER switch to turn the unit off.

Note that you have to turn the unit off before each change.

About MOD.(Modulation) PAL:

Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV
system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically
switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without
vertical shrinkage.

If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not
be able to view NTSC discs because the picture may roll. If the
TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops
rolling. On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving
black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a
malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC-PAL conversion.

Placement of the unit

High-quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin-point feet
attached to the bottom of the unit. Although the outer feet
may appear loose when the unit is lifted, the weight of the
unit causes them to become firm, level and secure when
placed on an appropriate surface. This design effectively
damps and reduces vibration between the cabinet and the
surface where the unit is placed.

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WARNING: Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit.
This unit weighs about 32.5 kg (71 5/8 lb). Seek assistance
when moving or placing this product.

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To protect the supporting furniture surface, you may stick the
felt pads supplied with the unit to the bottom of the metal
feet.

Pin-point foot

Bottom plate
of the unit

Steel foot

Cover foot retaining screws

Cover foot

Frame

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DVD Video:

• Single-sided or double-sided discs

• Single layer or dual layer discs

• Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM
digital audio

• MPEG-2 digital video

• This unit can play DVD-R discs recorded in the
DVD video format.

• This unit can play DVD-RW discs recorded in
the DVD video format or the DVD video
recording format.

Discs are generally divided into one or more titles.
Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.

DVD Audio:

• Single sided discs

• Single layer or dual layer discs

• Linear or packed PCM digital audio

• Some discs may contain MPEG-2 video, and
Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG digital audio.

Discs are generally divided into one or more
groups. Groups may be further subdivided into
tracks.

Audio CD:

• 12cm (4.7”) or 8cm (3.15”) discs

• Linear PCM digital audio

Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

Video CD:

• 12cm (4.7”) or 8cm (3.15”) discs

• MPEG-1 digital audio

• MPEG-1 digital video

Video CDs are divided into tracks.

Super Audio CD:

• Single layer, dual layer or Hybrid layer

• 12cm (4.7”) or 8cm (3.15”) discs

• Digital audio (DSD)

Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

Type of discs that can be played on this
system

This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos:

Region Number of DVD Video discs:

DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers that
determine the regions in which a disc can be played. If the
region number on the disc you want to play does not match the
region number of your DVD player, you will not be able to play
the disc. In that case, an error message will appear on the
screen.

The region number is printed on the rear panel of this unit.

U.S.A./Canada model Europe model Korea model

About DVD-RW

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DVD-RW discs that were recorded with copy-once only
permission cannot be played.

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recorder, the screen may momentarily black out at the edited
point.

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When playing a DVD-RW disc that was edited on a DVD
recorder, you may see scenes from just before the edited
point.

About CD-R/CD-RW

CD-R/RW discs recorded in an Audio CD format and finalized
correctly are playable. But depending on the quality of the
disc and/or the condition of the recording, some CD-R & CD­RW discs may not be playable.

Caution:

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If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is
recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it
may not play because of the settings of the application
software used to create the disc. (Check with the software
publisher for more detailed information.)

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Unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played.

Discs

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Following discs cannot be played with this
unit:

• CD-G, Data part of CD-EXTRA, PHOTO CD, CD-ROM and
DVD-ROM discs

• discs recorded in a color system other than PAL or NTSC

• illegally produced discs

• scratched or damaged discs

• discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints

Warning:

If you attempt to play back such discs, there is a risk that a
sudden and loud noise may be heard over the speakers at full
volume and cause damage to the speakers and to your hearing.

Copy-protected discs, DualDiscs and other discs that do not
conform to the CD standard may not play back correctly in this
player. If you use such discs in this unit, TEAC ESOTERIC
COMPANY cannot be responsible for any consequences or
guarantee the quality of reproduction. If you experience
problems with such non-standard discs, you should contact the
producer of the disc.

number of audio tracks recorded on the disc

number of subtitles recorded on the disc

screen aspect ratio

disc recorded with multiple camera angles

region code

Example of Icons used on DVD discs:

How to remove the disc How to hold the disc

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Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up.
(Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side.)

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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.

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Should the disc become dirty, wipe the surface from the
center hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry,
lint-free cloth:

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Never use chemicals such as record (LP) sprays, antistatic
sprays or fluids, benzine or thinner to clean the discs. Such
chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic
surface.

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Discs should be returned to their cases after each use to avoid
dust and scratches that may eventually cause your disc to
skip.

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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high
temperatures for extended periods. Long exposure to high
temperatures will warp the disc.

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Do not play any disc that is warped, scratched, deformed or
damaged. Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to
the playback mechanism.

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CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of
heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important
that they are not stored in a location with direct sunlight and
keep your discs away from sources of heat such as radiators
or heat-generating electrical devices.

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Printable discs aren’t recommended because the label side
might be sticky (or contain glue), which will damage the unit.

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Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do
not use any protective coating spray.

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Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write information on
the label side of a disc. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped
pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side of the
disc.

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Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD
stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and
cause them to malfunction.

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Do not use irregular shape CDs (octagonal, heart shaped,
business card size, etc.). CDs of this sort can damage the unit:

< If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of any

disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact
the disc manufacturer directly.

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Connection to a TV

CAUTION:

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Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections.

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Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.

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Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the
signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or speaker cables.

Only use one method of video
connection (note that the
Component video output
terminals use three cables).

TV (Monitor)

RCA video cable

HDMI cable

BNC coaxial cable

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Component video output terminals

Use commercially available BNC coaxial cables to connect
the unit to the component video inputs of a suitably
equipped television or monitor to enjoy high resolution
video. If possible, use these terminals in preference to
composite video connections.

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Note that these terminals cannot be connected to high
definition component (Y/P

B/PR) terminals.

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If the television or monitor is equipped only with RCA (pin)
jacks for component video, a suitable adaptor cable or
adaptors should be used.

Composite video output terminal

Use a commercially available RCA (pin) video cable to
connect the unit to the composite video connector of a
television or monitor. Use this connection only if no other
video connection method is available.

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B

< Adjust the video aspect ratio to match that of the television

(see page 46).

< If the component video terminals are used to connect the

unit to a television with progressive scan capabilities, the
output of the player can be set to match the setting on the
television or monitor (see page 47).

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This unit includes analog copy protection features. If the unit
is connected to a TV through a VCR (video cassette
recorder), the resulting playback may be distorted.

Connect

the unit directly to the television.

< In all cases, use the highest quality cables for the best

possible picture.

HDMI video/audio output terminal

Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the unit
to a HDMI compatible television or monitor.

HDMI video output formats

480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL)

480p (NTSC) or 576p (PAL)

720p

1080i

1080p

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See pages 34 and 35 for further details on HDMI video
output formats.

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If the television or monitor is equipped only with a DVI
terminal, a suitable HDMI-DVI adaptor or adaptor cable
should be used. Note that a television or monitor connected
in this way must be HDCP compatible.
Also note that this connection outputs no sound.

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Make sure that you read and understand the documentation
provided with the HDMI or DVI display component, as well
as this unit’s documentation.

To output audio from the HDMI terminal

If the connected HDMI component is capable of receiving
HDMI audio, digital audio from a DVD-Video, DVD-Audio,
CD and video CD can be output from the HDMI terminal.

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Set the Digital Output setting to “ON” (see page 37).

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This terminal cannot output sound from a Super Audio CD.

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To enjoy digital surround audio from DVD-Audio and DVD­Video discs, connect the HDMI terminal to a surround
amplifier and set the Analog Output setting to “Multi ch”
(see page 37).

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Select proper digital output formats (Audio Digital Out) for
your HDMI component (see page 45).

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P-03 Universal

D/A Converter (D-03)

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Connections to a D/A converter, amplifier, etc.

i.LINK cable

BNC coaxial cable

Wall socket

XLR digital cable

RCA coaxial cable

XLR pin assignment

Connect one of
these cables.

XLR digital cable

Digital signal output by each terminal

Both XLR terminals
connected to an
ES-LINK device

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

i.LINK connection RCA connection HDMI connection

Yes

Yes

Yes

(44.1 or 48 kHz*)

(44.1 or 48 kHz*)

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

(44.1 or 48 kHz*)

(44.1 or 48 kHz*)

Single XLR connection

Super Audio CD playback

DVD-Video playback

DVD-Audio playback

Up conversion to CONV 44.1, 88.2,

176.4 during CD/DVD playback

Up conversion to CONV DSD
during CD/DVD playback

*: Audio signals output by the i.LINK and the HDMI terminals do not go through the up converter circuit and are not up converted.

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No No

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CAUTION:

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Switch off the power to all equipment before making
connections.

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Read the instructions of each component you intend to use
with this unit.

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Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and
noise, avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables
together with the AC power cord or speaker cables.

Digital audio output terminals

These terminals output digital audio. Connect these
terminals to the corresponding terminals on the D/A
converter (D-03, etc.) or a compatible amplifier.

Use commercially available cables for the following
connections.

XLR: Use a balanced XLR digital audio cable
RCA: Use an RCA coaxial digital cable
i.LINK (Audio S400): Use S400 compatible 6-pin

i.LINK cable (IEEE 1394 cable)

Select digital output depending on what terminals are
connected (see pages 20-21).

Output of digital audio from a Super Audio CD
requires a D/A converter compliant with Esoteric ES­LINK (D-03/D-01) or a D/A converter with an i.LINK
(AUDIO) terminal.

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If your D/A converter supports ES-LINK or Dual AES, connect
the XLR1 (L) terminal on this unit to the left XLR terminal of
the D/A converter and the XLR2 (R) terminal on this unit to
the right XLR terminal of the D/A converter.

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The i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal is a combined input and output
cable interface.

< When using an i.LINK terminal, select a proper Digital

Output setting (see page 37).

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Super Audio CD or the digital surround audio from a DVD­Audio disc.
There may be some DVD-Audio discs that do not output
digital audio.

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RESERVED indicates area allocated for future expansion of P­03 Universal terminals.

D

Word sync input terminal
(WORD SYNC IN)

This terminal allows the use of an externally generated word
clock connection using a commercially available BNC coaxial
cable (75 ohm).
Connect the WORD SYNC OUT terminal on a D/A converter
or word clock generator to this unit.

Signal GND terminal
Power supply GND terminal

Connecting the ground terminals on the D/A converter and
amplifiers to ground may improve sound quality.

< Note that this is not an electrical safety ground (earth).

RS-232C terminal

Control terminal for use by custom installers.

TRIGGER IN jack

Use this jack to turn on or off the P-03 Universal using an
external control device.
Do not connect a cable when not in use.

Power cord receptacle

Connect the power cord to the power cord receptacle and
connect the power plug to an AC wall outlet after all other
connections have been made.

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Use only the supplied Esoteric power cord. Use of other
power cords may result in fire or electric shock. Unplug the
power cord when you are not going to use the unit for an
extended period of time.

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WORD

SYNC

OUT

WORD

SYNC

IN

i.LINK(AUDIO)

D-03

(C/LFE)

WORD

SYNC

OUT

WORD

SYNC

IN

i.LINK(AUDIO)

i.LINK(AUDIO)

WORD

SYNC

OUT

D-03
(L/R)

i.LINK(AUDIO)

i.LINK(AUDIO)

D-03

(LS/RS)

Connection examples (connecting three D-03 units)

Three D-03 units are required to play multi-channel sound
from Super Audio CD and DVD discs without mixing the
output down to stereo.

First, connect the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal on the P-03
Universal to the D-03 i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal. Then
connect the other i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal on the D-03 to
the next D-03 unit. Daisy chain the three units similarly (in
random order). Connect the word sync terminals as shown
in the figure (in random order).

When connecting an optional clock generator G-0s to the P-03
Universal, connect the WORD CLOCK OUT terminals to the
WORD SYNC IN on the P-03 Universal and the D-03.

Setting of the P-03 Universal

Output Terminal setting i.LINK (see pages 20-21)
WORD button

ON

Setting of the D-03

INPUT button i.LINK
WORD button One of the D-03s that outputs word

synchronization signals: “OUT”
The others: “IN”
When the G-0s is connected, set all

of the D-03s to “IN”.
W_OUT setting 88.2 to 192 kHz
CH_SEL setting respective channels

i.LINK cable

BNC coaxial cable

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i.LINK (IEEE 1394)

The i.LINK is also known as IEEE 1394, an international
specification.
This unit is i.LINK (AUDIO) ready.
By connecting an i.LINK (AUDIO)-capable device to the IEEE 1394
(or i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal on this unit using an i.LINK cable, you
can transmit Super Audio CD multi-channel signals that could
not be transmitted but in analog format in the past can be
transmitted in its original digital format, in addition to the
capability of transmitting 2-ch linear PCM data and multi­channel compressed audio signals.
If you have multiple i.LINK-capable devices, you can connect
them through other devices to transmit data between them, so
you don’t need to be concerned with the order of connection.

Copyright protection system DTCP

To play back audio sounds recorded on Super Audio CD or DVD
discs using i.LINK, both the player and the D/A converter need to
be compliant to the copyright protection system DTCP (Digital
Transmission Content Protection).
This unit is DTCP compliant.

Data transfer rate

There are three transfer rates: 100 Mbps (S100), 200 Mbps
(S200), and 400 Mbps (S400). This unit is capable of transferring
data at a maximum 400Mbps.

For connection to an i.LINK-capable device, use a commercially
available S400-compliant 6-pin i.LINK cable.

When connecting multiple i.LINK-capable devices, avoid
connecting a device having a slow transfer rate between devices
having high transfer rates since this reduces the transfer rate of
the whole system. Connect devices having high transfer rates
towards the source as far “up-stream” as possible.

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Among the i.LINK formats there are “MPEG-2 TS” for BS
digital sources and “DV” for digital video for DVD recorders,
as well as the “i.LINK (AUDIO)” (A&M Protocol). Never
connect devices that are not compatible with i.LINK (AUDIO)
to this unit. If you do, this unit and other components may
not operate normally and may also become damaged.

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In the process of data transfer, avoid plugging/unplugging the
i.LINK cables in use or switch on/off the power.

< Among i.LINK-capable devices, there are some that, if not

turned on, are not capable of relaying data.

< Some i.LINK-capable devices will not respond to this unit's

command. This is normal and is due to incompatibility among
i.LINK devices.

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The receiving device may not support the output modes of
this unit. Read through the instruction manual of devices you
want to connect before making any connections.

How to connect multiple i.LINK-capable
devices

Daisy chain connection

You can daisy chain up to 17 devices including this unit.

Connection in tree structure

If you are using a device having three or more i.LINK connectors,
you may want to branch out the connections. This way of
connection allows you to connect up to 17 devices including this
unit.

Your system does not work if data is fed back to the output
device. Be careful not to create a loop.

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i.LINK-capable

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i.LINK-capable

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i.LINK-capable

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i.LINK-capable

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i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

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i.LINK cable

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

The i.LINK interface of this unit is designed in accordance with
the following specifications:

1)IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance
Serial Bus

2) Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.0

This unit is compliant with IEC 60958 bitstream, DVD-Audio,
Super Audio CD in the AM824 sequence adaptation layers of
this protocol.

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Front panel features

POWER

Turns power on and off. The ring surrounding the button
lights when the unit is powered on.

UP CONVERT

Use this button to convert the sampling frequency.
Hold down this button for 2 seconds or more to engage
“output terminal and priority playback area” setup mode.

Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control unit. Point the
remote control at this sensor when using the remote control.

Disc tray and shutter

A blue LED lights up when the tray is open.

SKIP (.//)

Use these buttons to skip forward or backward. Hold down
the buttons for 1 second or more to change scanning speed.

OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray.
The indicator flashes when the disc tray is being opened or
closed, and also when a disc is being read.
The indicator lights when there is a disc in the tray.

PLAY/PAUSE

Press to play and press again to pause playback.
The indicator lights during playback and blinks when paused.

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The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from
the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.

A

STOP

Press to stop playback.

Display

WORD

Turns the word sync function on and off. When on, the unit
will synchronize with an external word sync generator.

HDMI MODE

Press to change the HDMI output mode.

DISPLAY OFF indicator

The indicator lights when the FL dimmer function is set to
“OFF”.

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