Teac Esoteric K-05 Owner's Manual

K-05

Super Audio CD/CD Player

OWNER’S MANUAL

D01163220A

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (1)

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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.

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 frequenc y
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
ins truc t i o ns, may c ause ha rmful in ter f e rence 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 re ceiving

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.

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 o
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WIT H THIS PRODUCT, o
CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERV ICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE
PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

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

IN NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.

China RoHS

The information in the following table is only applicable to products for sale in the People’s Republic of China. o
The products sold in the European area are manufactured in accordance with the European RoHS Directive. o

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equip ment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the
user’s warranty.

For Canada

Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB­003 du Canada.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (2)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA
regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968”, and is classified as
class laser product. There is not hazardous invisible laser radiation
during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of
this product is completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is as follows:

For U.S.A.

Laser :

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

Precautions concerning batteries

Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak leading
to fire, injury or the staining of nearby things. Please read and
observe the following precautions carefully.

Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive ( o +) and
negative (_) orientations.
Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of o
batteries together.
If the remote control is not used for a long time (more than a o
month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking.
If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery o
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
Do not use batteries of types other than those specified. Do o
not mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of
batteries together.
Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Never throw batteries into o
fire or water.
Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. The o
batteries could short circuit, leak or explode.
Never recharge a batter y unless it is confirmed to be a o
rechargeable type.

“DSD” is a registered trademark.
“Super Audio CD” is a registered trademark.
Microsof t, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS X are trademark s of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other company names, product names and logos in this document
are the trademarks or registered trademark s of their respec tive
owners.

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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 walk ed 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.

The apparatus draws nominal non- operating power from the o

AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON

position.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect o
device shall remain readily operable.
Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones o
with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from
earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. o
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on o
the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book o
case or similar unit.
The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet o
so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time.
If the produc t uses batteries (including a batter y pack or o
installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire
or excessive heat.
CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: o
there is danger of explosion if a batter y is replaced with an
incorrect type of batter y. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.

WARNING

Products with Class construction are equipped with a power
supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product
must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding
connection.

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For European Customers

Pb, Hg, Cd

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed

of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection
facilities designated by the government or local authorities.

(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment correctly,

you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the environment.

(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment

can have serious effects on the environment and human
health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the
equipment.

(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been
crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic
equipme nt must be co lle cte d an d disp ose d of
separately from household waste.

(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For

more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical
and electronic equipment, please contact your city office,
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
equipment.

Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators

(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of

separately from the municipal waste stream via collection
facilities designated by the government or local authorities.

(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly,

you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the environment.

(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can

have serious effects on the environment and human health
because of the presence of hazardous substances in them.

(d) The WEEE symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that

has been crossed out, indicates that batteries and/

or accumulators must be collected and disposed of
separately from household waste.

If a batter y or accumulator contains more than the

specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium
(Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then

the chemical symbols for those elements will be indicated
beneath the WEEE symbol.

(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users.

For more detailed information about the disposal of waste

batteries and/or accumulators, please contact your city office,

waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased them.

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Contents What’s in the box

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

What’s in the box ................................................6

Before use .......................................................7

Discs ............................................................7

Remote control unit ..............................................9

Making connections ............................................10

Names and functions of parts (main unit) ........................12

Names and functions of parts (display) ...........................13

Names and functions of parts (remote control) ...................14

Playback ........................................................16

Selecting tracks .................................................18

Using repeat playback ..........................................19

Using program playback ........................................19

Changing the display ............................................21

D/A converter mode ............................................21

Connecting a computer and playing back audio files .............22

Setting mode ...................................................24

Using the dimmer ...............................................28

Adjusting the volume ...........................................29

Check to be sure the box includes all the supplie d accessories
shown below.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any
of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during
transportation.

Remote control unit (RC-1251) x 1

Batteries (AA) x 2

Power cord set x 1

Owner’s manual (this document) x 1

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

Warranty card x 1

Troubleshooting ................................................29

Specifications ...................................................31

Rear panel ......................................................32

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Before use

Discs (1)

Read this before attempting any operations.

CAUTION

Do not move the unit during playback. o

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.

The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as o
printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this
matter, consult an electrician.

Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the o
circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should get into
the unit, contact your dealer or service company.

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

Always remove the disc before relocating or moving this unit. o
Moving the unit with a disc inside could cause a malfunction.

Discs that can be played on this unit

CDs that bear the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.

12cm (4.7") or 8cm (3.15") discs o
Linear PCM digital audio o

Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

Super Audio CDs that bear the “Super Audio CD” logo.

Single layer, dual layer or hybrid layer o
12cm (4.7") discs o
Digital audio (DSD) o

Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been correctly recorded
in the audio CD format (CD-DA) and finalized.

Maintenance

If the surface of the unit gets dirt y, wipe it with a soft cloth or
use diluted mild liquid soap. Allow the surface of the unit to dry
completely before using.

For safety, disconnect the power cord from the socket before

cleaning.

Never spray liquid directly on this unit. o

Do not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage the surface of o
the unit.

Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch this product for o
long periods of time, because they could damage the cabinet.

Beware of condensation

When the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a
sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation on

the lens of CD/SACD player. Vapor in the air could cause condensation

on the internal mechanism, making proper operation impossible. If
this occurs, or as a preventative measure, leave the unit turned on for
one or two hours. This will allow the unit to adjust to the temperature
of its surroundings.

This unit can play these types of discs without an adapter. It cannot
play any other type of disc.

Playback of any other disc type could result in an unpleasant loud

noise, damage to the speakers as well as potential harm to your
hearing. Never play back any other type of disc.

The logo should be on the disc label or the CD jacket. o

DVDs, Video CDs, DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and similar types of o
discs cannot be played on this unit.

Copy-protected discs and other discs that do not conform o
to the CD standard might not play correctly in this player. If
you use such discs in this unit, ESOTERIC company and its
subsidiaries will not be responsible for any consequences
or guarantee the quality of reproduction. If you experience
problems with such non-standard discs, you should contact
their issuers.

Discs created by a CD recorder must be finalized before use o
with this unit. If you are uncertain about the handling of a CD-R
or CD-RW disc, please contact the seller of the disc directly.

Depending on disc qualit y and recording conditions, playback of
some discs might not be possible. Please see the manual for the
device that you used to create the disc.

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Discs (2)

CAUTION

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

While printable CD-R and CD-RW discs utilizing modern o
printing technologies are generally acceptable, older systems
that use adhesives to attach paper type labels to the disc
surface are not recommended.

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

Never use a stabili zer. Using com mercially availabl e CD o
stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and
cause them to malfunction.

Do not use irregularly-shaped discs (octagonal, heart-shaped, o
business-card-size, etc.). CDs with these shapes could damage
the unit.

Maintenance

If a disc becomes dirty, wipe its surface radially from the center o
hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry cloth.

Never clean discs using chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic o
sprays and fluids, and thinner. Such chemicals will do irreparable
damage to the disc’s plastic surface.

If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a disc,
read the precautions supplied with the disc or contact the disc
manufacturer.

Handling precautions

Always insert the disc into the disc tray with the label side up. Only o
one side of a Compact Disc can be played or used for recording.

To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of o
the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

How to remove the disc How to hold the disc

Storage precautions

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

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high temperature o
and humidit y for extende d periods. Long exp osure to high
temperatures will warp discs.

CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat o
and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important that they
are not stored in locations where they will be exposed to direct
sunlight. They should also be kept away from sources of heat, such
as radiators and heat-generating electrical devices.

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Remote control unit

Remote sensor

23 feet/7m

The included remote control allows this unit to be operated from a
distance.

Point the remote control unit at the main unit’s remote sensor

within 23 feet/7 meters of the main unit.

Depending on the angle, reception might be difficult. Use the o
remote control from directly in front of the unit as much as
possible.

Even if the remote control unit is used within its effective range, o
operation by remote control might be impossible if there are any
obstacles between the unit and the remote control.

If direc t sunlight or strong artificial illumination shines on the o
remote sensor, the remote control might not function.

Battery Installation

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the cover from the bottom of
the remote control, and pull out the battery case. Insert two AA
batteries with the correct ¥/^ orientations, reinsert the case and
close the cover.

Battery Replacement

If the operating range required between the remote control unit and
main unit decreases, the batteries are exhausted. In this case, replace
the batteries with new ones.
For more information about collection of batteries, please contact
your local government, your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.

If the remote control unit is operated near other devices that o
generate infrared rays, or if other remote controls that use infrared
rays are operated near the unit, this unit might operate incorrectly.
The other devices might also operate incorrectly.

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Stereo amplier

Audio input

(LINE IN, etc.)

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

Digital output
deviceComputer

DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL)

Digital output
device

E

F

A A

G

C CB

D

LLRR

Device that outputs clock

(G-0Rb, G-03X, etc.)

WORD SYNC OUT

DIGITAL IN

(COAXIAL)

Amplier or digital
recording device
(CD recorder, MD
deck, etc.)

Amplier or digital
recording device
(CD recorder, MD
deck, etc.)

DIGITAL IN

(OPTICAL)

Optical
digital cable

RCA coaxial
digital cable

RCA audio
cable

XLR cable BNC

coaxial cable

Included
power cord

Wall socket

RCA coaxial
digital cable

USB cable Optical

digital cable

Connect a
set of
cables of
one type
or the other

Making connections

Q Precautions when making connections

Digital output
can be turned
on/off
(see p.27).

Make all connection before plugging in the power cord. o
Carefully read the operation manuals of the other equipment and follow their instructions when connecting them. o

The polarity of the XLR connectors can be
set so that either 2 or 3 is HOT (see p.27).

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Digital audio output connectors

A

Clock sync input connector

E

The DIGITAL OUTPUT connectors will send a digital audio signal
from CDs played on this unit.
Connect a digital audio output connector (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
to the digital audio input connector of an amplifier or digital
recording device (e.g. CD recorder).

Use commercially available cables for connections.

COAXIAL: RCA digital cable
OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS)

These connectors cannot output Super Audio CD digital audio. o

Digital output can be turned on or off (see p.27). o

USB input connector

B

Used to input digital audio from a computer. Connect it to a
computer USB connector.

Use a commercially available USB cable for connection.

Before connecting, read the cautions on pages 22–23. o

Digital audio input connectors

C

Used to input digital audio signals. They can be connected to the
digital output connectors of appropriate audio devices.
They can receive up to 24-bit signals with sampling frequencies
of 32–192 kHz.

Used to input an external clock signal.
Connect the clock sync input connector to the output connector
of a master clock generator.

The frequencies that can be input are 44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 176.4 o

kHz, 10 MHz and 22.5792 MHz.

Use a commercially available BNC coaxial cable for connection.

Ground connector [SIGNAL GND]

F

The audio quality may sometimes be improved by connecting
this ground connector to an amplifier or other audio device that
is connected to this unit.

This is not a safety ground. o

AC power inlet

G

Connect the included power cord to this inlet.
After all other connections have been completed, connect the
power plug to the AC power outlet.

Q Do not use any power cord other than an authentic Esoteric

product. Doing so could cause fire or electric shock.

When the unit is not used for an extended period of time,

disconnect the power plug from the outlet.

Use commercially available cables for connections.

COAXIAL: RCA coaxial digital cable
OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS)

Analog audio output connectors

D

These output 2-channel analog audio. Connect the XLR or RCA
connectors to an amplifier.

Use commercially available cables for connections.

XLR : balanced XLR cables
RCA : RCA audio cables

Connect this unit's R connector to the R connector of the
amplifier, and its L connector to the L connector of the amplifier.

Analog audio output can be set to either the RC A or XLR o

connectors (the XLR polarity can be set for pin 2 or 3 HOT) or OFF
(see p.27).

When the XLR connector is selected, the output level can also be o

set (see p.27).
If distortion occurs when the output level is set to +6 dB, set it to
0 dB.

At Esoteric, we use Esoteric MEXCEL stressfree 7N cables for
reference. The following types of cables in the Esoteric MEXCEL
cable series are available for purchase.

RCA audio cable
XLR audio cable
RCA digital cable
XLR digital cable

BNC digital cable
Speaker cable
Power cable