Esoteric SA-50 User Manual
SA-50
D01065821A
Super Audio CD/CD Player - D/A Converter
OWNER’S MANUAL .................... 3
MODE D’EMPLOI ...................... 27
MANUAL DEL USUARIO ............51
< Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
< Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
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.
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.
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< Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.
< The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON
position.
< The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so
that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time.
< The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
< An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC
outlet with a protective grounding connection.
< Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or other heat sources.
< CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
< Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
< DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
< IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE
PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
< USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
< “Super Audio CD” is a registered trademark.
“DSD” is a registered trademark.
< Windows XP and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
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:
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CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipments not expressly
approved by ESOTERIC COMPANY for compliance will void the
user’s warranty.
Contents
Thank you for choosing Esoteric. Read this manual carefully to
get the best performance from this unit.
Contents ............................................................3
Before Use ...........................................................4
Discs ................................................................5
Connection ..........................................................6
Identifying the Parts (Main Unit) .....................................9
Identifying the Parts (Remote Control Unit) ........................10
Remote Control Unit ............................................... 11
Identifying the Parts (Front Panel Display) .......................... 12
Playback ...........................................................13
Programmed Playback ............................................. 15
Repeat Mode ......................................................16
Changing the Display Mode ....................................... 16
Display Dimming ..................................................17
D/A Converter Mode ..............................................17
Connecting to a Personal Computer
and Playing Back a Music File ....................................18
Settings ...........................................................20
Volume Control .................................................... 23
ENGLISH
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 I 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)
Restoring Factory Default Settings ................................. 24
Troubleshooting ................................................... 24
Specifications ...................................................... 26
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Before Use
What’s in the box
Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you
open it.
Power cord x 1
Remote control unit (RC-1156) x 1
Batteries (AA, R6, SUM-3) x 2
Felt pads x 3
Owner’s manual x 1
Warranty card x 1
Read this before operation
< Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you
will use.
< Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit due to its weight.
Get someone to help you if necessary.
< As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave
sufficient space around the unit for ventilation. Make sure there is
at least 20 cm (8”) of space above and at least 5 cm (2”) of space on
each side of the unit. Do NOT place anything such as a CD, CD-R,
LP, cassette tape etc. on top of the unit.
< 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.
< Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing
it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations
subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.
< Do not open the cabinet as this will void your factory warranty
and might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock. If
a foreign object should get into the unit, contact your dealer or
service company.
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.
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
closed position in the player. 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 damage to this unit.
Placement of the unit
High-quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin-point feet,
securely attached to the bottom of the unit. Although the outer
feet may appear loose, the weight of the unit causes them to
become firm and secure. The design effectively damps and reduces
vibration.
< 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
Steel foot
Cover foot retaining screwsCover foot
the unit
< When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull
directly on the plug, never yank on the cord.
< Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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Discs
Type of discs that can be played on this system
This unit can playback discs bearing any of the following logos:
Super Audio CD:
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Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
Audio CD:
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Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
About CD-R/CD-RW
CD-R/RW discs recorded in the Audio CD format and finalized
correctly are playable. Depending on the quality of the disc and/or
the condition of the recording, some CD-R and CD-RW discs may
not be playable.
< 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.)
< Unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW discs cannot be played.
CAUTION:
< Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.
Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playback
mechanisms.
< Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs are not recommended, as the
label side might be sticky and damage the unit. This also includes
PC produced discs where a stick on label has been used.
< Do not stick papers, stability pads or protective sheets on the
discs and do not use any protective coating spray.
< Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information on
the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this
may cause damage to the recorded side.
< Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabilizers
with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to
malfunction.
< Do not use irregular shape discs (octagonal, heart shaped,
business card size, etc.). CDs of this sort can damage the unit.
Handling precautions
< Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side
uppermost. Compact discs can be played or recorded only on
one side.
< 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
ENGLISH
The following discs cannot be played with this unit:
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and DVD-ROM discs
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WARNING:
If you attempt to play back such discs, there is a risk that a sudden
loud noise may be heard over the speakers at full volume and cause
damage to the speakers and possibly 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, 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 producers of the disc.
Maintenance
< If the disc becomes dirty, wipe the surface radially from the center
hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft and dry cloth.
< Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or
fluid, benzine or thinner to clean the discs. Such chemicals will do
irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic surface.
Storage precautions
< Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust
and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”
< Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high-temperature
and humidity for extended periods. Long exposure to high
temperatures will warp the disc.
< 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 where direct sunlight will fall on
them, and away from sources of heat such as radiators or heatgenerating electrical devices.
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-R or CD-RW
disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact the disc
manufacturer.
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Connection (1)
Connection Precautions:
< Connect the power plug to a wall socket after completing all other connections.
< Be sure to thoroughly read through the instruction manuals of the equipment you will connect and observe all instructions.
Amplifier or digital audio device
(CD recorder, MD deck, etc.)
Digital output can
be set to on or off
(page 22).
DIGITAL IN
(COAXIAL)
RCA digital coaxial cable
optical digital cable
Connect one of the
cables as shown
DIGITAL IN
(OPTICAL)
RCA digital coaxial cable
optical digital cable
B
Connect one of the
cables as shown
A
XLR cable
The polarity of XLR terminal
can be set to 3 HOT
(page 22).
C
RCA audio cable
Connect one set of the
cables as shown
DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL)
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
LINE IN
Stereo amplifier (AI-10 etc.)Digital device (MD deck etc.)
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Digital audio output terminals
A
These terminals output digital audio from CD. The unit may
be connected using either coaxial or optical (TOS) cables to
amplifiers or digital audio devices such as CD recorders, etc.
Use commercially available COAXIAL or OPTICAL cables:
COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cable
OPTICAL: Use optical digital audio cable (TOS)
< The DIGITAL OUT terminals cannot output digital audio from
Super Audio CDs.
Analog audio output terminals
C
Use either the XLR or RCA (pin) terminals for 2-channel analog
stereo output.
Use commercially available XLR or RCA audio cables:
XLR: Use balanced XLR audio cables
RCA: Use RCA audio cables
Connect the R terminal on this unit to the right (R) terminal of the
amplifier and the L terminal on this unit to the left (L) terminal of
the amplifier.
< When inserting the plug of the optical cable, the protective
shutter of the terminal will open and you should hear it click into
position when fully inserted. Be careful that you do not force
the plug, because this could result in damage to the protective
shutter, the cable, or the unit itself.
< Digital output can be set to on or off (page 22).
Digital audio input terminals
B
Inputs digital audio. Connect to the digital output terminals of
digital devices.
Use commercially available cables.
COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cables
OPTICAL: Use optical digital audio cables (TOS)
< Analog audio output can be set to on or off and the polarity of
the XLR terminal can be set to 2 HOT or 3 HOT (page 22).
ENGLISH
Esoteric uses Esoteric MEXCEL stress-free 7N cable as a
reference. The following items are available in the Esoteric MEXCEL
cable series.
RCA audio cable BNC digital cable
XLR audio cable Speaker cable
RCA digital cable Power cable
XLR digital cable
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Connection (2)
GFED
USB cable
WORD SYNC OUT
Computer
USB input terminal
D
Inputs digital audio from a personal computer. Connect to the
USB port of a personal computer using a commercially available
USB cable.
< The USB input circuit can be set to always on or on only when
USB input is selected (page 23).
Master clock generator
(AI-10, G-03X, etc.)
BNC coaxial cable
Wall socket
Power cord
G
Connect the power cord to the power cord receptacle, and
connect the power plug to an AC wall socket, after all other
connections have been made.
< Use only the supplied 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 several weeks.
Supplied power cord
WORD SYNC connector
E
This allows the use of an externally-generated word clock
connection, using a commercially available BNC coaxial cable.
Connect the WORD SYNC OUT terminal on external word clock
generator (example model G-03X) or other equipment that has a
word clock output to this unit.
SIGNAL GND terminal
F
Connection of this terminal with the ground terminal of another
unit may improve sound quality.
< Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground (earth).
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