Esoteric UX-1 User Manual

D00816600A

DVD/DVD-A/SACD/CD PLAYER

OWNER’S MANUAL ...............2

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE ...46

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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.

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 expose this apparatus to dripps 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 off position.

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT (for U.K.Customers)

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug
fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the
cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse

and

dispose of the plug

immediately, to avoid a possible shock

hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to
be fitted, then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE

WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol |

or coloured GREEN or

GREEN-and-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type
should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.

IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

Optical pickup :

Type : GH20707A2A
Manufacturer : SHARP CORPORATION
Laser output : Less than 1mW on the objective lens
Wavelength : 788±5 nm (CD), 650±10 nm (DVD)

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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VARING: APPARATEN INNEHÅLLER LASER KOMPONENT MED
STRÅLNING ÖVERSTIGANDE KLASS 1.

“ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ
UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING”

“VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ
LASERDIODIN. JOKA LÄHETTÄ (NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ) SILMILLE
VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ”.

ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE DELEN ER
ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET UNNGÅ
UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

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Contents

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

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

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

Connections to an amplifier, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Understanding the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting a chapter or track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Skipping playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting the playback area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting groups and titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Repeat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fast scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programmed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing camera angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Slow motion/frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Display dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Lip sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DVI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Clock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Analog sound output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Turning video on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Changing the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Settings (introduction). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

CD playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Digital output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Analog output settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Controlling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Downmix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Group playback mode (DVD audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Progressive scan setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Video adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

On-screen display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Displaying subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Subtitle language selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Audio language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Digital output formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Test tone length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Speaker levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

S-Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Still mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Component video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

PAL-NTSC conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Angle indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Background color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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ENGLISH

The world’s first VRDS mechanism for DVD
and SACD players, incorporating a
magnesium turntable and a SS400 bridge

The VDRS mechanism completely eliminates any vibration of
the disc itself, thanks to the full-diameter clamp, which
clamps the disc securely to the turntable. In addition, warping
and other defects of the disc are eliminated. The constancy of
the reading angle between the optical pickup and the disc
pits is therefore increased, and read errors, together with the
occurrence of timing errors to the clock circuit, are
significantly reduced.
Playback of DVD/SACD discs requires high-speed rotation and
a high degree of precision, and the UX-1 accordingly uses a
magnesium turntable. This has only two-thirds the specific
gravity of aluminum and has excellent shock-absorbent
properties. The bridge employs a pair of precisely engineered
ball bearings, and is constructed of SS400 steel, mounted
directly on the 5mm thick steel base plate.

Coreless motor with neodymium magnets

A newly-developed three-phase brushless spindle motor
provides the fast and accurate turntable rotation required for
DVD and SACD playback. This, and the fixing of the turntable
together with the use of precision ball bearings, eliminate
irregular rotation and vibration.
Research has shown that neodymium is the optimum
magnetic material for this application. Neodymium absorbs
changes to the motor’s electric power supply, and exerts
minimal influence on the audio sections of the unit.

Constant-angle optical pickup mounted on a
sled with feedback-monitored speed control

By mounting the pickup on a sled whose axis is rigid, the
pickup lens is maintained at a constant angle and the laser
beam, and hence the optical axis, is maintained in an accurate
vertical orientation. An Esoteric original three-phase brushless
motor with Hall element detection drives the sled, and the
speed of the sled is monitored and used to control the sled
itself in a servo feedback operation, meaning the sled is highly
responsive and smooth in its operation.

Sturdy, rigid chassis with triple-point
pinpoint foot support

The unit is constructed with a 5mm thick robust steel base
plate, and is divided into three logical sections, thereby
reducing interference between components of the unit.
Highly rigid mounts are used for the VDRS disc mechanism.
To eliminate vibration, three solid (tool steel) feet support the
unit and isolate it mechanically.

Brushed aluminum finish exemplifies the
quality of construction

The front, side and top panels are constructed of thick
brushed aluminum. The high-quality luxurious finish matches
the overall attention to the finest possible quality, shown in
such details as the illuminated surrounds to the control
buttons, the milled top-panel logo, and the milled aluminum
disc tray.

Unsurpassed design and features

The UX-1 is truly the most advanced universal disc player to
date. Separation of power supplies for each major function
(digital audio, DAC circuitry, analog audio) ensures total
fidelity. The DACs for video and audio have sub-ground
impedances with exceptional S/N figures. A 96/24 decoder for
dts audio, as well as Dolby Digital and dts are incorporated.
Full 5.1 surround playback, including DVD audio and SACD
playback is possible with the UX-1.
A lip sync control allows precise synchronization between
picture and audio.

Audio DACs

All audio channels use Burr-Brown 24-bit DA converters
(PCM1704). Improved linearity is achieved for the two front
channels by the use of dual converters for each channel.
The audio DAC boards employ a high-quality quartz crystal,
which results in the almost complete elimination of jitter and
subsequent high-quality DA conversion.

Super high-precision video output

The UX-1 uses the latest 14-bit 216MHz video DAC from
Analog Devices; the ADV7314. This provides 16x
oversampling on interlace playback and 8x oversampling on
progressive-scan playback. Noise is therefore shifted to
unwanted regions, and an outstandingly clear picture results.
In the progressive-scan section, smoothing is achieved using
DCDi chips from Faroudja.

NTSC and PAL playback and progressive-scan

Both PAL and NTSC discs can be played back and 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
large screens.

Word synchronization

A master word clock from a high-quality DA converter or
master clock generator can be used for clock synchronization,
resulting in the almost complete elimination of jitter.
Using a high-quality clock signal provided by an external DA
converter such as the Esoteric G-0/G-0s provides optimum
video and audio quality, up to 192kHz, optimizing a top­ranking universal player like the UX-1.

Features

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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 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 Owner’s
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 operation described in this
Operations Manual is not permitted for the current disc.

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

Read this before operation

< As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave

sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.

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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. Also
avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat,
cold or moisture.

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Do not place the unit on the amplifier/receiver.

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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 get into
the unit, contact your dealer or service company.

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When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always
pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.

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To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and always
close the disc tray.

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Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

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Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Before Use

Placement of the unit

High-quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin-point feet,
securely attached to the bottom of the player. Although the
cover feet may appear loose, the weight of the unit causes them
to be firm and secure, and the design effectively damps and
reduces vibration.

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Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit, on account
of its weight. Get someone to help you if necessary.

< To protect floors, etc. you may stick the felt supplied with the

unit to the bottom of the cover feet.

Pin-point foot

Bottom plate
of the unit

Steel foot

Cover foot retaining screws

Cover foot

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.

CAUTION

The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the product.

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

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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 settings as follows:

1.With the unit turned off, press and hold down the STOP
button.

2.While holding down the STOP button, press the POWER
switch.

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

“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.

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 uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

The UX-1 player uses six DACs with high-quality 14-bit
216MHz processing for video output. This type of DAC, the
ADV7314, employs new Noise shaping Video (NSV)
technology from Analog Devices, Inc. of the USA.
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 natural images, the
UX-1 uses DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing)
technology. The circuits employed are from the Faroudja
business devision of Genesis Microchip, and enable hardware­based diagonal line detection and smoothing from a pixel­based image. As a result, smoother progressive-scan images
can be produced, with “jaggie” noise reduced by interpolation
techniques.

Changing the Color System (NTSC/PAL)

If you experience picture distortion, you need to change the
color setting to match your TV.

1. Turn the unit off.

2. While holding down the PAUSE button of 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 disc 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.

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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
DVD video format.

• This unit can play DVD-RW discs recorded in
DVD video format or 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 or 8cm discs

• Linear PCM digital audio

Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

Video CD:

• 12cm or 8cm discs

• MPEG-1 digital audio

• MPEG-1 digital video

Video CDs are divided into tracks.

SACD:

• Single layer, dual layer or Hybrid layer

• 12cm or 8cm discs

• Digital audio (DSD)

SACDs 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
dictate 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.

< When playing a DVD-RW disc that was edited on a DVD

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 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 discs

• discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints

Warning:

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

Copy-protected discs and other discs which do not conform to
the CD standard may not play back correctly in this player. If you
use such discs in this unit, TEAC Corporation and its subsidiaries
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.

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
uppermost. (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 radially (from
the center hole outward towards the outer edge) with a soft,
dry cloth:

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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.

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Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust
and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”

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

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

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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 where direct sunlight
will fall on them, and which is away from sources of heat
such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.

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Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs aren’t recommended, as the
label side might be sticky and 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 the information
on the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen,
as this may cause damage to the recorded side.

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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:

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R/CD-RW 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.

AUDIO IN VIDEO

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S-VIDEO

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VIDEO IN

DVI-D IN

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If you are not using an
audio amplifier, connect
the L and R analog audio
outputs to the appropriate
audio inputs of the
television.

Only use one method of video connection
(note that the BNC component method
uses three cables).

TV (Monitor)

RCA cable

RCA video cable

DVI cable

S-Video cable

BNC coaxial cables

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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 suitably­equipped television or monitor to enjoy a high-quality
picture. Use these terminals in preference to S-Video or
composite video connections.

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Note that these terminals cannot be connected to high­definition 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.

S-Video output terminal

Use a commercially available S-Video cable to connect the
unit to the S-Video input of a suitably-equipped television or
monitor. Use this connection in preference to a composite
video connection.

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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(see page 38) .

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used to connect the unit to a television with progressive­scan capabilities, the output can be set to match this (see
page 39).

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

Connect

the unit directly to the television.

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possible picture.

DVI-D video output terminal

Use a commercially available DVI-D output cable to connect
the unit to a DVI/HDCP compatible television or monitor.

DVI output formats

480p (NTSC) or 576p (PAL), 720p, 1080i

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The television connected in this way must be DVI/HDCP
compatible. Use with incompatible televisions may
sometimes result in the playback picture not being visible.

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See page 26 for further details on DVI output formats.

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

D1/D2 video output terminals (component)

By using a commercially available D terminal cable to
connect the unit to a “D compatible” (D1, D2, D3 or D4)
television or monitor, high-quality images, equivalent to
those achieved using component video, will be displayed.

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D terminal and signal format (NTSC/PAL)

480i/576i 480p/576p

(525i/625i) (525p/625p)

D1 terminal

X
D2 terminal
D3 terminal
D4 terminal

Numbers in parentheses show the number of scan lines

i = interlace (flyback)

p = progressive scan

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Connections to an amplifier, etc.

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AUDIO IN WORD SYNC OUT

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5.1CH AUDIO IN

DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL)

DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL)

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CAUTION:

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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.

RCA cable

RCA coaxial cable

optical digital cable

BNC coaxial cable

XLR cable

Balanced XLR

pin assignment

Stereo amplifier Master clock generator (G-0s, etc.)

Decoder-equipped amplifier

Surround amplifier

Digital audio device
(CD recorder, MD deck, etc.)

Supplied power cord

Wall socket

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Analog audio output terminals

Use either the XLR or RCA (pin) FRONT terminals for analog
stereo output.
If your amplifier has balanced XLR analog audio inputs,
connect the XLR jacks on the unit to the amplifier’s XLR
jacks, otherwise use the RCA (pin) connections.

For surround (5.1) amplifiers with analog inputs, also use the
RCA (pin) SURROUND pair, CENTER and SUBWOOFER
connections (in addition to the FRONT pair).

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If you are connecting only 2 channels, use the 2CH/MULTI
button on the remote control to select “2 ch”. For surround
sound with six speakers connected, you can select either
“2ch” or “5.1 ch” mode. Note that if multi-channel
program material is played and 2-channel mode is selected,
the multi-channel material will be downmixed to two
channels, and output through the L and R front outputs.

Digital audio output terminals

The unit may be connected using either coaxial or optical
(TOS) commercially available cables to amplifiers including a
decoder, or to digital audio devices such as CD recorders,
etc.

COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cable
OPTICAL: Use optical digital audio cable (TOS)

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The optical terminal is covered by a shutter. Make sure that
the cable is firmly inserted, but do not force the cable when
connecting it or removing it, in order not to cause damage
to the unit.

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To enjoy surround sound from a DVD Video disc, you may
use either an amplifier with a decoder, connected digitally,
or an amplifier with separate analog inputs for each
channel.

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The unit does not output digital surround sound from DVD
Audio or SACD discs, so to enjoy surround sound from
these media, you must make analog connections to a
suitably equipped surround sound amplifier.

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DVD Audio disc signals are converted where necessary from
192kHz or 176.4kHz to 96kHz/88.2kHz or 48kHz/44.1kHz.
However, there may be some occasions when digital audio
cannot be output by the unit from such a disc.

Word sync connector

This allows the use of an externally-generated word clock
connection, using a commercially available BNC coaxial
cable.
Devices producing such a suitable clock signal include
external D-A converters, or dedicated word clock
generators. Connect the SYNC OUT (or WORD OUT) of such
a device to the unit.

Digital output expansion slot

This slot is reserved for a future upgrade, which will allow
the output of SACD data in digital format.

RS-232C connection

This serial port is used in service and diagnostic operations,
as well as for upgrading the unit.

SIGNAL GND connection

Use a commercially available PVC-covered cord to connect
the signal ground terminal on the unit to the amplifier signal
ground.

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

Power cord receptacle

After all other connections have been made, insert the
supplied AC power cord into this receptacle, then connect
the other end of the power cord into the wall socket. Ensure
that your AC voltage corresponds to the voltage marked on
the rear panel of the unit. Consult a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt.

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In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, fire, and so on,
only use the supplied power cord.

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If you are not going to use the unit for some time,
disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.

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Front panel features

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

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POWER

Use this to turn the unit on and off. When the unit is on, the ring surrounding the
button lights up.

CLOCK MODE

Use this to select an external word sync source connected to the WORD SYNC
connector on the rear panel.
Also use this to select the 4% DOWN mode.

Remote control sensor

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

Display

Disc tray

OPEN/CLOSE

Use this to open and close the disc tray.

STOP

Use this to stop playback. When playback is stopped, the ring surrounding the
button lights up.

PLAY

Use this to start playback. When a disc is being played back, the ring surrounding
the button lights up.

PAUSE

Use this to pause playback. When playback is temporarily paused, the ring
surrounding this button lights up.

SKIP (.//)

Use these for skip operations. Pressing and holding these buttons for more than a
second changes the scanning speed.

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