Teac K-01X User Manual [en, fr, es]
K-01X/K-03X
Super Audio CD/CD Player
OWNER’S MANUAL .................... 3
MODE D’EMPLOI ...................... 31
MANUAL DEL USUARIO ........... 57
D01228621B
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
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B
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
o DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
o IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR
A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS
BEEN REPAIRED.
o USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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.
Model for USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the
user’s warranty.
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.
Model for Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
China RoHS
o The information in the following table is only applicable to products for sale in the People’s Republic of China.
o The products sold in the European area are manufactured in accordance with the European RoHS Directive.
.;.;
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
o The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON
position.
o The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
o Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones
with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from
earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION
o Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
o Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
o Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.
o The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any
time.
o If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or
installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine,
fire or excessive heat.
o CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batter-
ies: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with
an incorrect type of battery. 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.
“DSD” is a registered trademark.
“Super Audio CD” is a registered trademark.
This product incorporates copy protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of
Rovi Corporation. The use of Rovi Corporation's copy protection
technology in the product must be authorized by Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
MEXCEL is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd.
in Japan and other countries.
ESOTERIC is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Other company names and product names in this document are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Laser information
V Precautions concerning batteries
This product contains a semiconductor laser system inside the cabinet and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”.
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Laser:
Type: SLD6163RL-G
Manufacturer: SONY CORPORATION
Laser output: Less than 1 mW on the objective lens
Wavelength: 785±15 nm (CD)
655±10 nm (Super Audio CD)
Model for USA
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:
Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak leading to
fire, injury or the staining of nearby things. Please read and observe
the following precautions carefully.
o Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive (¥) and nega-
tive (^) orientations.
o Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of batter-
ies together.
o If the remote control is not used for a long time (more than a
month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking.
o If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
o Do not use batteries of types other than those specified. Do not
mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of batteries
together.
o Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Never throw batteries into
fire or water.
o Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. The bat-
teries could short circuit, leak or explode.
o Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a recharge-
able type.
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Pb, Hg, Cd
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
For European Customers
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 equip-
ment can have serious effects on the environment and human
health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the
equipment.
(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been
crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic
equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office,
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
equipment.
Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators
(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via collection
facilities designated by the government or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly,
you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can
have serious effects on the environment and human health
because of the presence of hazardous substances in them.
(d) The WEEE symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that
has been crossed out, indicates that batteries and/
or accumulators must be collected and disposed of
separately from household waste.
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified
values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as
defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for those elements will be indicated beneath the
WEEE symbol.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators, please contact your city office, waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased them.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, TEAC AUDIO EUROPE, Liegnitzer Straße 6, 82194
Gröbenzell, Germany declare in own responsibility,
the TEAC product described in this manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards.
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Contents
Before use
Thank you for purchasing this Esoteric product.
Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.
After reading this manual, keep it in a safe place with the warranty
card for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................3
Before use ..........................................................7
Precautions for use .................................................8
Notes about discs ..................................................8
Notes about the remote control ....................................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
Display ........................................................... 18
Selecting tracks ................................................... 18
Repeat playback .................................................. 19
Program playback ................................................ 20
D/A converter mode ..............................................21
Dimmer .......................................................... 21
Connecting a computer and playing back audio files ..............22
Setting mode ..................................................... 24
Setting items and their options ...................................25
Troubleshooting ..................................................27
Specifications .....................................................29
Dimensional drawings ............................................ 30
What’s in the box
Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown
blow. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any
of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during
transportation.
Power cord × 1
Remote control × 1
K-01X ........RC-1315
K-03X ........RC-1301
Batteries (AAA) × 2
Felt pads × 3
Owner’s manual (this document) × 1
Warranty card × 1
Note about pinpoint feet
High-precision metal pinpoint feet are attached firmly to the bottom
plate of this unit.
The stands for these feet are loose, but when the unit is placed in
position, it is supported by these pinpoint feet, which will effectively
disperse vibrations.
Chassis Pinpoint foot (metal)
Foot-stand (metal)
Screws that attach
foot-stand
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o Apply the included felt pads to the bottoms of the foot-stands to
avoid scratching the surface where the unit is placed.
Maintenance
Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the unit clean.
For stubborn smudges, use a damp cloth that has been thoroughly
wrung out to remove excess moisture.
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For safety, disconnect the power plug from the outlet
before wiping the unit.
o Never spray liquid directly on this unit.
o Do not use chemically-treated wipes, thinner or similar substances
because they could damage the surface of the unit.
o Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch the unit for
long periods of time because they could damage the cabinet.
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Precautions for use
Notes about discs
o This unit is very heavy, so take care to avoid injury during
installation.
o Do not install this unit in a location that could become hot. This
includes places that are exposed to direct sunlight or near a radiator, heater, stove or other heating equipment. Moreover, do not
place it on top of an amplifier or other equipment that generates
heat. Doing so could cause discoloration or deformation.
o Avoid locations that are extremely cold or exposed to excessive
humidity or dust.
o In order to enable good heat dissipation, leave at least 20 cm (8")
between this unit and walls and other equipment when installing it.
o If installing in a rack with a glass door, do not use the remote con-
trol tray OPEN/CLOSE (-) button to open the disc tray when the
door is closed. If the disc tray is forcibly prevented from moving,
damage could result.
o Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you
will use.
o DO NOT place anything, not even CDs, CD-Rs, LP records or cas-
sette tapes, on top of the unit.
o Do not put cloth on top of the unit or place the unit on top of
bedding or thick carpet. Doing so could cause the unit to overheat or damage it.
o Do not lift or move the unit during playback because the disc
rotates at high speed. Doing so could damage the disc.
o Always remove any loaded disc before moving this unit or pack-
ing it for installation in a different location, for example. Moving
the unit with a disc inside could cause damage.
o Supply voltage to the unit that matches the voltage indicated on
the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
o Do not open the body of the unit as this might result in damage
to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should
get into the unit, contact your dealer.
o When removing the power plug from an outlet, always pull
directly on the plug. Never pull on the cord itself.
o If a TV is turned on while the unit is on, static might appear on the
TV screen depending on the characteristics of the TV broadcast
signal. This is not a malfunction of the unit nor of the TV. If this
occurs, turn the unit off.
The following marks appear on disc labels and disc cases. This unit
can play discs that have these marks without using an adapter.
This unit cannot play discs that do not have these marks.
Types of discs that can be played on this unit and their
marks
Super Audio CDs
Audio CDs
If you try to play any other type of disc with this unit, loud
noises that could damage speakers or harm hearing might
occur. Never try to play any type of disc other than those
shown above.
o This unit cannot play DVD video, DVD audio, video CD, DVD-ROM
and CD-ROM discs, for example.
o This unit might not be able to properly play Dual Discs, Copy
Control CDs or other special CDs that do not conform to the
Red Book CD standard. Operation and sound quality cannot be
guaranteed when special discs are used in this unit. If playback of
a special disc should cause trouble, contact the seller of the disc.
CD-R/CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW discs that are in audio CD format.
o Be sure to finalize discs created by CD recorders.
Precaution when recording with a connected device
Some discs include signals to prevent copying. You cannot record the
digital audio signal as is from a disc that has such copy-protection.
(You can record the audio as an analog signal.)
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Depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the
recording, playback might not be possible. For details, see the
operation manual for the device you are using.
Notes about the remote control
Handling discs
o Load discs with their labeled sides up.
(CDs only have one playable side.)
o To remove a disc from its case, always press down on the center of
the case first and then hold the disc by its edges.
Removal from case Holding by edges
o Be careful when handling discs. If the side that contains the data
(unlabeled side) is scratched, smudged with fingerprints or otherwise dirty or marred, errors could occur during playback.
o If the side of the disc that has the data encoded on it (unlabeled
side) becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, use a soft cloth to
wipe the surface from the center directly toward the edge.
Always clean discs before storing them. Leaving a disc in an
unclean state might degrade its sound quality.
Precautions when using the remote control
o When using the remote control, point it toward the remote con-
trol signal receiver on the main unit from a distance of 7 m (23 ft)
or less. Do not place obstructions between the main unit and the
remote control.
o The remote control might not work if the remote control signal
receiver is exposed to direct sunlight or bright light.
o Beware that use of this remote control could cause the unin-
tentional operation of other devices that can be controlled by
infrared rays.
Installing batteries
Remove the cover from the back of the remote control and insert
two AAA batteries with their ¥/^ oriented as shown in the case.
Replace the cover.
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o Never use record cleaners, antistatic treatments, thinners or similar
chemicals to clean discs. Such chemicals could harm the surface
of the disc.
o Do not leave discs in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or
that are very humid or hot.
o When writing something on the label side of a disc, use a felt-tip
permanent marker. The use of a ballpoint pen or other pen with a
hard tip could damage the disc, making it unplayable.
o After you finish playing a disc, always put it back into its case for
storage. Failure to do so could result in warping or scratches.
o Do not apply labels or other materials to discs. Do not use a disc
that has sticky residue left on its surface after removing tape or a
sticker, for example. If such a disc is loaded, it might become stuck
in the unit or damage the unit.
o Never use commercially-available CD stabilizers. Doing so could
make the disc unplayable or damage the unit.
o Do not use cracked discs because they could damage the unit.
o Never use discs with irregular shapes, including heart-shaped and
octagonal discs, because they could damage the unit.
When to replace batteries
If the distance required between the remote and the main unit
decreases or if the unit stops responding to the remote buttons,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Dispose of the used batteries according to the instructions on them
or requirements set by your local municipality.
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CAUTION
Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak, which
might result in fire, injury or the staining of nearby materials.
Please read and observe the precautions on page 5 carefully.
o Do not use printable discs, which allow printing on the label
side. Since the surface of such a disc has been specially treated, if
loaded, it might become stuck in the unit or damage the unit.
If you have any questions about how to handle a CD-R or CD-RW
disc, contact the manufacturer of the disc directly.
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Making connections
V
Precautions when making connections
o Complete all other connections before connecting power plugs to power outlets.
o Read the owner’s manuals of all devices that will be connected, and follow their
instructions.
Stereo amplifier
Audio input
(LINE IN, etc.)
LLRR
RCA audio cables
XLR cables
A
Connect using a set of
only one type.
C
D
Computer
USB cable
B
The polarity of the XLR connectors can be set so that either 2 or
3 is HOT (page 26).
Digital output can be turned on/
off (page 26).
G
RCA coaxial digital cable
DIGITAL IN
(COAXIAL)
XLR digital cable
DIGITAL IN
(XLR)
Other digital device
(DA converter, AV amplifier,
recorder, etc.)
Optical digital cable
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
Equipment
with digital
audio output
E
Included power cord
Wall outlet
F
RCA coaxial digital cable
DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL)
Equipment with dig-
ital audio output
BNC coaxial cable
CLOCK SYNC OUT
Device that outputs
clock signal (G-01,
G-02, etc.)
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A
Analog audio output connectors
These output 2-channel analog audio. Connect the XLR or RCA
connectors to an amplifier.
Use commercially available cables for connections.
XLR: balanced XLR cables
RCA: RCA audio cables
Connect this unit's R connector to the R connector of the amplifier, and its L connector to the L connector of the amplifier.
o Analog audio output can be set to either the RCA or XLR con-
nectors (the XLR polarity can be set for pin 2 or 3 HOT) or OFF
(page 26).
B
USB input connector
Use to input digital audio from a computer. Connect it to a computer's USB connector.
Use a commercially available USB cable for connections.
o Before connecting, read the cautions on pages 22 to 23.
C
Digital audio output connectors
These output digital audio signals from CDs played on this unit
and signals input through this unit's digital input connectors.
Connect the digital audio output connectors on this unit to the
digital audio input connectors of other digital devices, such as a
DA converter, AV amplifier or recorder.
Use commercially available cables for connections.
XLR: XLR digital cable
RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable
o These connectors cannot output Super Audio CD digital
audio.
o Digital output can be set to OFF, XLR or RCA (page 26).
D
Digital audio input connectors
Use to input digital audio signals. They can be connected to the
digital output connectors of appropriate audio devices.
They can receive up to 24-bit signals with sampling frequencies
of 32–192 kHz.
Use commercially available cables for connections.
COAXIAL: RCA coaxial digital cable
OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS)
E
AC power inlet
Connect the included power cord to this inlet.
After completing all other connections, plug the power plug
into a power outlet.
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Use only a genuine Esoteric power cord. Use of other
power cords could result in fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you will not
use the unit for a long time.
F
Grounding connector (SIGNAL GND)
The audio quality might be improved by connecting this ground
connector to an amplifier or other device that is connected to
this unit.
o This is not a safety ground.
G
CLOCK SYNC connector
Use to input a clock synchronization signal.
Connect the CLOCK SYNC connector to the clock output connector of a master clock generator.
Use a commercially available BNC coaxial cable for
connection.
At Esoteric, we use Esoteric MEXCEL stressfree cables for
reference.
For detailed information, access the following website.
English
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/accessory/indexe.html
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J
K
G
H I
Names and functions of parts (main unit)
A
A
POWER button
Press to turn the unit on and off.
When the unit is on, the ring around the button lights blue.
When the unit is off, the ring is unlit.
When not using the unit, turn it off.
B
CLOCK indicator
This shows the clock synchronization status.
The indicator blinks when a signal is input through the CLOCK
SYNC connector and stays lit when locked.
C
MODE button
Press when stopped to select disc playback or an external input
as the source. When set to external input, the unit can be used
as a D/A converter (page 21).
Press and hold for two or more seconds to change to setting
mode (page 24).
C D E
B
F
F
Display
This shows playback time, track number and other information
(page 18).
G
Tray open/close (-) button
Press to open and close the disc tray.
H
Stop (8) button
Press to stop playback (page 17).
When stopped, press and hold for at least two seconds to
change the playback area of a Super Audio CD (page 17).
Press when in setting mode to complete changing settings and
show the ordinary display (page 24).
I
Play (7) button
Press to start disc playback (page 16).
During playback, the indicator near this button lights.
D
Remote control signal receiver
This receives signals from the remote control. When using the
remote control, point the end of it toward this receiver panel
(page 9).
E
Disc tray
Load a disc for playback here (page 16).
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J
Pause (9) button
Press to pause playback (page 17).
When paused, the indicator near the play button blinks.
K
Skip (.//) buttons
Use to skip to the previous or next track.
Press and hold for at least one second during playback to search
forward/backward. Repeatedly press and hold for more than one
second to change the forward/backward search speed to one of
three levels (page 18).
Use to change parameters when in setting mode (page 24).
Names and functions of parts (display)
a
b
c
d
e
f
English
a
Disc indicator
This shows the type of disc that is loaded.
Super Audio CD: SA-CD
Standard audio CD: CD
o If a DVD-Video (DVD-V), DVD-Audio (DVD-A) or video CD
(VCD) is loaded, the indicator will light, but the disc cannot
be played back.
b
Repeat indicator
This appears during repeat playback (page 19).
c
SETUP indicator
This appears when in setting mode (page 24).
d
Message display area
This shows the playback time and a variety of messages.
e
DOWN MIX indicator
When playing back the multichannel audio of a Super Audio CD,
it is downmixed and output as stereo audio (2 channels). The
DOWN MIX indicator lights at such times.
f
Channel indicators
L and R light during stereo audio (2-channel) playback.
During multichannel audio playback, the indicators that correspond to the recorded channels light.
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Names and functions of parts (remote control)
a
h
b
i
c
j
k
d
e
f
l
m
n
g
When the main unit and the remote control both have buttons
with the same functions, this manual explains how to use one of
the buttons. The other corresponding button can be used in the
same manner.
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a
STANDBY/ON button
This button is not used with this unit.
k
Stop (8) button
Press to stop playback (page 17).
b
Number buttons
Use to select tracks.
c
REPEAT button
Use for repeat playback (page 19).
Press and hold to enter program mode (page 20).
d
PLAY AREA button
When stopped, press to change the playback area of a Super
Audio CD (page 17).
e
INPUT buttons (k/j)
These buttons are not used with this unit. They can be used to
switch the inputs of Esoteric D/A converters (including the D-02)
and amplifiers.
f
SETUP button
This button is not used with this unit. It can be used with
Esoteric D/A converters (including the D-02), amplifiers and
other products.
g
DIMMER button
Use to adjust the brightness of the main unit's display
(page 21).
l
Play/pause (y/9) button
Press when stopped or paused to start playback (page 17).
Press during playback to pause (page 17).
m
VOLUME buttons (+/−)
This button is not used with this unit. They can be used with
Esoteric D/A converters (including the D-02), amplifiers and
other products.
n
MUTE button
This button is not used with this unit. It can be used to mute
Esoteric D/A converters (including the D-02) and amplifiers.
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h
Tray OPEN/CLOSE (-) button
Press to open and close the disc tray (page 16).
i
DISPLAY button
During playback, press this button to change what is shown on
the display (page 18).
j
Skip (.//) buttons
Press to skip to the previous or next track.
Press and hold for at least one second during playback to search
forward/backward. Repeatedly press and hold for more than one
second to change the forward/backward search speed to one of
three levels (page 18).
Use to change parameters when in setting mode (page 24).
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Playback
1 3
4
5
4 Press the tray open/close (-) button.
2
1 Turn the unit on.
The ring around the POWER button lights blue.
2 Press the tray open/close (-) button.
The disc tray opens forward.
The disc tray will close. Be careful not to let your fingers be
pinched when the tray closes.
o The unit takes some time to load the disc.
When the disc is loaded, the type of disc, the number of
tracks it contains and the total time of those tracks will
appear on the display (page 18).
5 Press the play (7) button.
Playback starts.
During playback the indicator near this button lights.
3 Place a disc centered on the tray with the labeled
side up.
o If the tray is closed while a disc is outside the center guides,
the disc might become stuck inside and the tray might not
open. Be sure to always place discs within the guides at the
center of the tray.
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Pausing playback
Opening and closing the disc tray
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During playback, press the PAUSE (9) button to pause playback.
When paused, the playback indicator on the main unit blinks.
Press the play (7) or pause (9) button to restart playback.
Stopping playback
Press the stop (8) button to stop playback.
Press the tray open/close (-) button once to open the tray, and
press it again to close the tray.
o If you press the open/close (-) button during disc playback, sev-
eral seconds will pass before the tray opens.
Changing the playback area
Press for at least
2seconds
Some Super Audio CDs have multiple areas, including stereo (2-channel) and multichannel. Hybrid Super Audio CDs have two layers with
one containing ordinary CD-quality audio.
When stopped, press the stop (8) button for at least two seconds to
change the playback area.
o To change the playback area using the remote control, press the
PLAY AREA button when the unit is stopped.
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Display
During disc playback and when paused, each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the information shown on the display changes as
follows.
Examples:
Selecting tracks
Searching forward/backward
To search forward/backward, press and hold a skip (.// )
button on the main unit or the remote control (for more than one
second) during playback. When you find the point where you want to
listen, press the play (y) button on the main unit or the play/pause
(y/9) button on the remote control.
Track number of
currently playing track
Elapsed time of currently
playing track
c
Remaining time of currently playing track
c
Disc elapsed time
c
Disc remaining time
o When stopped, the total number of tracks and total playback time
of the disc are shown.
Example:
Repeatedly press and hold a skip (.//) button for more than
one second to change the forward/backward search speed to one of
three levels.
The speed that the < or > blinks on the display also changes.
Low speed Medium speed High speed
Playback at normal speed
o To change the forward/backward search speed, briefly press a skip
(.//) button several times. Do not press and hold it.
Skipping tracks
Total number of tracks Total disc playback time
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During playback, press a skip button (.//) on the main unit
or the remote control to skip to the previous or next track and start
playback.
o Press the . button once to return to the beginning of the cur-
rent track. Press the . button repeatedly to return to an earlier
track.
If the playback position is less than one second from the beginning of the current track, however, pressing the . button will
skip to the beginning of the previous track.
o When stopped or paused, use the .// buttons to select a
track and pause at its beginning.
Using the number buttons to select a
track for playback
When playing or stopped, you can press number buttons to select a
track and start playing it back.
To play a single-digit track number, press the corresponding number
button. To play a double-digit track number, press the +10 button as
many times as necessary, and then press the corresponding number
button for the second digit. After the track number is input, playback
starts.
Examples:
Repeat playback
During playback, press the REPEAT button to cycle through the following repeat modes.
REPEAT TRK
(track repeat)
REPEAT OFF
(ordinary playback)
REPEAT TRK
The current track is played back repeatedly. During repeat playback,
select a different track to repeat playback of that track.
REPEAT DISC
(disc repeat)
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Track 7:
Track 23:
REPEAT DISC
All tracks on the current disc are played back repeatedly.
o Stopping playback ends repeat playback mode.
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Program playback
You can program up to 30 tracks in the order that you want to listen
to them.
1 When stopped or during playback, press the REPEAT
button for at least two seconds.
If you press this button during playback, the currently playing
track will be added to program as the first track.
Press for at least
2seconds
2 Use number buttons to select tracks you want to
program.
3 When you are done adding tracks to the program,
press the play (y) button.
Program playback starts.
o If you created the program during playback, you do not need
to press the play (y) button.
Adding tracks to the end of the program
When stopped or during playback, use the number buttons to select
the track you want to add.
Examples:
Track 3: 3
Track 12: +10 q 2
Track 20: +10 q +10 q 0
Programmed track number Program number
To program multiple tracks, continue pressing the number keys.
o Track numbers that do not exist on the currently loaded disc
cannot be added to the program.
Clearing the entire program and resuming ordinary playback
When stopped or during playback, press the REPEAT button for at
least two seconds to end program mode. Press the REPEAT button
during program playback for at least two seconds to resume ordinary
playback from that point.
o The contents of the program will be cleared.
In addition, when stopped or during playback, if you press the tray
open/close (-) or main unit POWER button, the program contents
will also be cleared.
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D/A converter mode
Dimmer
You can adjust the brightness of this unit's display and indicators.
This unit can be used as a D/A converter when its input source is set
to an external digital input (COAX in, OPT in or USB in).
Changing the input source
When stopped, press the MODE button repeatedly to cycle through
the following input sources.
CD/SACD COAX in
(coaxial digital input)
USB in
(USB input for
computer)
o When an external digital input (COAX in, OPT in, USB in) is
selected, the name and sampling frequency of the selected input
appears on the display. If there is no input signal or the input signal is not locked, the input sampling frequency is not shown and
the input name blinks.
OPT in
(optical digital input)
FL Dimmer3
c
FL Dimmer2
(normal
brightness)
c
FL Dimmer1
c
Off
o If you select “Off”, the display and the indicators will be unlit.
o In this mode, the display will light at normal brightness for about
three seconds when you press 7 or another button.
o Even when set to any value other than Dimmer3, normal bright-
ness (Dimmer3) will be used when displaying error messages and
setting menus.
English
o If the input signal is not a digital audio signal or uses an audio sig-
nal format that is not supported by this unit (such as Dolby Digital,
dts or AAC) “- - -” appears in place of the sampling frequency. Set
the digital output of the connected equipment to PCM audio
output.
o When an external input (COAX in, OPT in, USB in) is selected,
disc controls other than the tray open/close (-) button do not
function.
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Connecting a computer and playing back audio files
Installing the driver
With Mac OS X
The driver works with the following versions (as of June 2014).
OS X Lion 10.7
OS X Mountain Lion 10.8
OS X Mavericks 10.9
o This unit can be operated with the standard OS driver, so there is
no need to install a driver.
With Windows
The driver works with the following versions (as of June 2014).
Windows Vista 32/64-bit
Windows 7 32/64-bit
Windows 8 32/64-bit
Windows 8.1 32/64-bit
o Operation with other operating systems cannot be guaranteed.
Installing the driver on a computer
Before you can use this unit to play files on a computer, you must first
download the dedicated driver from the following Esoteric download
page and install it on your computer.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
You must install dedicated driver software before connecting this
unit with a computer.
If you connect this unit with a computer before installing the driver, it
will not function properly.
For details about driver installation, see the instructions on the
Esoteric download page.
Depending on the computer hardware and software integration,
proper operation might not be possible even with the above operating systems.
Note about transmission modes
This unit connects using HIGH SPEED asynchronous mode.
The sampling frequencies that can be transmitted are 44.1, 48, 88.2,
96, 176.4, 192, 352.8 and 384 kHz. 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz DSD are also
supported.
If the proper connection has been made, you should be able to
select “ESOTERIC USB AUDIO DEVICE” as the computer's audio output.
In asynchronous mode, the audio data sent from the computer will
be processed using this unit's clock, enabling the amount of jitter
that occurs during data transmission to be reduced.
Website address for driver software download
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/usb/usb_driver_e.html
Install the dedicated driver software after downloading it from the
above download site.
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Playing audio files
You can use ESOTERIC HR Audio Player to play audio files on a
computer.
Please download this free application from the following URL.
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/hr_audio/indexe.html
ESOTERIC HR Audio Player is a software audio player that supports
the high-quality playback of high-resolution sources. Windows and
Macintosh versions are available. You can use it to enjoy the highquality playback of high-resolution audio sources, including DSD,
without needing to make complicated settings.
1 Connect this unit to a computer using a USB cable.
Use a cable with a connector that matches that of this unit.
USB cable
4 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select “USB in”
(page 21).
5 Start playback of an audio le on the computer.
Better sound quality can be achieved by setting the volume on
the computer to the maximum level and using the amplifier
connected to this unit to adjust the volume. Set the amplifier
volume to the minimum when you start playback and gradually
increase it.
o The computer cannot control this unit, nor can this unit control
the computer.
o This unit cannot send audio files to the computer by USB.
o Do not do any of the following when playing back an audio file
via USB. Doing so could cause the computer to malfunction.
Always quit the music playback software before doing any of the
following.
- Unplug the USB cable
- Turn this unit off
- Change the input
o When playing back an audio file via USB, computer operation
sounds will also be output. If you do not want these sounds to be
output, make appropriate settings on the computer to turn them
off.
o If you connect this unit with the computer or change its input
to “USB in” after starting the music playback software, audio files
might not play back correctly. If this should occur, restart the
audio playback software or restart the computer.
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2 Turn the computer on.
Confirm that the operating system has started properly.
3 Press the POWER button to turn this unit on.
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Setting mode
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1 3
2
Changing settings
1 When stopped or during playback, press and hold
the MODE button for two or more seconds.
Press for at least
2seconds
2 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select dier-
ent setting items.
3 Use the main unit or remote control skip buttons
(.//) to change settings.
To change multiple items, repeat steps 2 and 3 .
4 Press and hold the MODE button for two or more
seconds to end setting mode.
Press for at least
2seconds
Setting mode will also end and the ordinary display will reappear if nothing is done for 10 seconds or the stop (8) button is
pressed once.
o Settings are retained even if the unit is left unplugged.
Each time you press the MODE button, the item shown on the
display changes as follows.
APS>
3
DPaOFF>
3
DOUT>
3
AOUT>
o Depending on the selected source and operation status,
some items might not appear.
o If you do nothing for 10 or more seconds, setting mode will
end and ordinary display will resume.
o When the menu is open, if you press and hold the MODE
button for at least two seconds, or you press the stop (8)
button once, setting mode will end and the ordinary display
will reappear.
UPCONV>
c
PCMF>
c
DSDF>
c
CLK>
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Setting items and their options
Upconversion setting
Display: UPCONV>***
o This setting can be made for each input.
o During Super Audio CD playback, the DSD signal is sent directly to
the D/A converter.
ORG (original)
The original input signal is sent directly to the D/A converter without
upconversion.
2Fs
32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz sources are upconverted to double values
of 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz, respectively, and then sent to the D/A
converter.
4Fs
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz sources are upconverted
to double or quadruple values of 128 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz and
then sent to the D/A converter.
8Fs
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz sources
are upconverted to double, quadruple or octuple values of 256 kHz,
352.8 kHz or 384kHz and then sent to the D/A converter.
Digital filter setting during PCM playback
Display: PCMF>***
o This setting can be made for each input.
o During Super Audio CD playback, this is automatically set to the
dedicated DSD filter.
OFF
No digital filter is used during PCM playback.
o Using this setting, high-frequency harmonic components will be
output. If noise occurs because of cross modulation from high
frequency harmonic components, for example, set “PCMF” to “FIR”
or “SDLY” instead.
FIR1
An FIR filter with a steep roll-off is used to sharply cut signals outside
the audio band.
FIR2
An FIR filter with a slow roll-off is used to gently cut signals outside
the audio band.
SDLY1
A short delay filter with a steep roll-off is used to sharply cut signals
outside the audio band.
SDLY2
A short delay filter with a slow roll-off is used to gently cut signals
outside the audio band.
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DSD
The signal is converted to DSD digital format, and then sent to the
D/A converter.
Note about the digital filter during PCM playback
FIR-type digital filters
This type of filter has an established reputation for sound quality
and features tonal quality with both dense, rich sound reverberations and crisp sound transients.
SDLY-type digital filters
This type of filter has no pre-echo in the impulse response and features natural sound attack and reverberation for a tonal quality that
is close to the original.
Digital filter setting during DSD playback
Display: DSDF>***
OFF
No digital filter is used.
ON
A digital filter is used.
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Setting items and their options (continued)
Clock sync setting
Display: CLK>***
OFF
No clock sync is used.
SYNC
This unit's master clock is synchronized to the clock signal (44.1kHz,
48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz or 10MHz) input through
the CLOCK SYNC connector and used for operation.
MCK
The 22.5792MHz/24.576MHz signal input through the CLOCK SYNC
connector is used as the master clock.
Analog output setting
Display: AOUT>***
XLR2
Analog audio signals are output through the XLR connectors with
pin2 HOT.
XLR3
Analog audio signals are output through the XLR connectors with
pin3 HOT.
RCA
Analog audio signals are output through the RCA jacks.
Automatic display (FL) off setting
Display: DPaOFF>***
ON
If playback is stopped and no operation is conducted for 30 minutes,
the display automatically turns off.
OFF
The display never turns off automatically.
o If the display is left on with the same indication for a long time,
brightness irregularities can occur. For this reason, we recommend
that you set the automatic display off function to ON.
Automatic power saving setting
Display: APS>***
o By default, the setting is 30m.
When the input source is CD/SACD, the unit will turn off automati-
cally if the set amount of time passes without a disc being loaded or
with the disc remaining stopped.
When the input source is COAX in, OPT in or USB in, the unit will turn
off automatically if the set amount of time passes without being able
to lock an input signal from the selected input source.
o The input sources that are not selected have no effect on auto-
matic power saving.
OFF
Analog outputs are disabled and the D/A converter is turned off.
Digital output setting
Display: DOUT>***
o The signal is output without upconversion.
o During Super Audio CD playback, this is automatically set to off.
OFF
Turns the digital output off.
XLR
The CD digital audio signal is output from the XLR DIGITAL OUT
connector.
RCA
The CD digital audio signal is output from the RCA DIGITAL OUT
connector.
30m
30 minutes
60m
60 minutes
90m
90 minutes
120m
120 minutes
OFF
The automatic power saving function is disabled.
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