Teac P-02 User Manual [en, fr, es]

D01152921B

P-02

Super Audio CD / CD Transport

OWNER’S MANUAL .................... 4

MODE D’EMPLOI ...................... 30

MANUAL DEL USUARIO ........... 56

< Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

< Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the

apparatus.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from it tipping 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 if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, it does not operate normally, or it has been dropped.

< Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a bookcase

or similar unit.

< The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the

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

< The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so

that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time.

< The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect

device shall remain readily operable.

< 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.

< If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed

batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

< WARNING for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there

is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

< 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.

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

“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.

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.

CAUTION

< DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE

THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.

< IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,

CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

< USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF

PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• 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.

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 no 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 by this regulation is as follows:

For U.S.A.

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)

CAUTION

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

China RoHS

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

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Contents

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

Before Use ....................................................... 5

Discs ............................................................6

Remote Control Unit .............................................7

Connections .....................................................8

Identifying the Parts (Main Unit) .................................10

Identifying the Parts (Front Panel Display) ........................11

Identifying the Parts (Remote Control Unit) ......................12

Basic Operation .................................................14

Playback ........................................................14

Programmed Playback ..........................................17

Repeat Playback ................................................18

Selecting the Playback Area (SACD) ..............................18

Two/Multi-channel ..............................................19

Changing the Display Mode .....................................19

Display Dimming ................................................20

Changing Settings ..............................................20

Setting Items ...................................................21

Restoring Factory Default Settings ...............................24

Troubleshooting ................................................25

i.LINK (IEEE 1394) ................................................26

Specifications ...................................................27

Rear Panel Layout ...............................................28

Before Use

Pin-point foot

Steel

Read this before attempting any operations.

What’s in the box

Confirm that the standard accessories are included.

Remote control unit (RC-1156) x 1

Batteries (AA) x 2

Power cord set x 1

Felt pads x 4

< To protect the supporting furniture surface, you may stick these

felt pads to the bottom of the metal feet (see below).

Owner’s manual (this document) x 1

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

< Do not place the unit on an amplifier or receiver or any other

device that generates heat.

< When the unit is turned on, switching on a TV might result in lines

appearing on the TV screen, depending on the electromagnetic waves of the TV broadcast. This is not a malfunction in the unit or the TV. If you see such lines, move this unit farther away from the TV set.

CAUTION

< 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.

< 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.

< Do not open the cabinet 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 or service company.

< When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull

directly on the plug. Never yank on the cord.

< Always remove the disc before relocating or moving this unit.

Moving the unit with a disc inside could cause malfunction.

ENGLISH

Warranty card x 1

Placement of the unit

< High-quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin-point feet,

which are securely attached to the bottom of the unit. Although the outer feet might appear loose, the weight of the unit causes them to become firm and secure. The design effectively damps and reduces vibration. To protect the supporting furniture surface, you may stick the felt pads supplied with the unit to the bottom of the metal feet.

Bottom plate

foot

Cover foot Cover foot retaining screws

< Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you

will use.

< 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.

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

sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.

Make sure there is at least 8”/20 cm of space above and at least

2”/5 cm of space on each side of the unit. Do not place anything on top of the unit.

of the unit

Maintenance

If the surface of the unit gets dirty, 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. < Do not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage the surface of

the unit.

< Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch this product for

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 condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, leave the unit turned on for one or two hours. This will stabilize the unit at the temperature of its surroundings.

Discs

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 < Linear PCM digital audio

Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

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

< Single layer, dual layer or hybrid layer < 12cm (4.7”) discs < Digital audio (DSD)

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.

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

< Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially-available CD stabilizers

with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to malfunction.

< Do not use irregularly-shaped discs (octagonal, heart-shaped,

business-card-size, etc.). CDs with these shapes could damage the unit.

Handling precautions

< Always insert the disc into the disc tray with the label side up. Only

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 the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

How to remove the disc How to hold the disc

Playback of any other type of disc could cause loud noise and

damage to speakers as well as harm hearing. Never play back any other type of disc.

< The logo should be on the disc label or the CD jacket. < DVDs, Video CDs, DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and similar types of discs

cannot be played on this unit.

< Copy-protected discs and other discs that do not conform 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 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 quality 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.

CAUTION

< Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.

Playing such discs could cause irreparable harm to the playing mechanisms.

< Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs are not recommended because

their label sides could be sticky and damage the unit.

< Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not

use any protective coating sprays.

Storage precautions

< Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust and

scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”

< Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high temperature

and humidity for extended periods. Long exposure to high temperatures will warp discs.

< 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 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.

Maintenance

< If a disc becomes dirty, wipe its surface radially from the center

hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry cloth.

< Never clean discs using chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic

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.

Remote Control Unit

Remote sensor

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.

23 feet/7m

< Depending on the angle, reception might be difficult. Use the

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,

operation by remote control might be impossible if there are any obstacles between the unit and the remote control.

< If direct sunlight or strong artificial illumination shines on the

remote sensor, the remote control might not function.

< If the remote control unit is operated near other devices that

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.

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.

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.

ENGLISH

< Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive (+) and

negative (_) orientations.

< Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of

batteries together.

< Both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries can be used.

Refer to the precautions on their labels.

< If the remote control will not be used for a long time (more than a

month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking.

< If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery

compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.

< 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.

< Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Never throw batteries into

fire or water.

< Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. The

batteries could short circuit, leak or explode.

< Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a

rechargeable type.

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.

Connections

After all connections are complete, connect the power cord’s plug to the AC wall socket.

< Read the instructions of each device that you intend to use with this unit. < Be sure to connect each plug securely. To avoid hum and noise, do not bundle the connection cords.

Super Audio CD/CD transport (P-02)

i.LINK cable

Either i.LINK port can be used. Use the one that matches the cable.

D-02

XLR digital coaxial cable

Supplied power cord

BNC coaxial cable

A A A

Wall socket

XLR digital coaxial cable

CBD

RCA digital coaxial cable

Digital audio input

terminals

Amp or other device with a D/A

converter/digital input

XLR pins

1. COMMON

2. HOT (+)

3. COLD (−)

Digital audio output terminals

These terminals output digital audio. Connect these terminals to the corresponding terminals on the D/A converter (D-02, etc.).

Use commercially available cables for the following connections. XLR: Use balanced XLR digital audio cables RCA: Use an RCA coaxial digital cable (75 ohm. S/PDIF).

i.LINK (Audio S400): Use an S400-compatible 6-pin or 4-pin i.LINK cable (IEEE 1394 cable)

Set output settings for each connector that is used. (pages 22–23)

Power cord connector

Connect the power cord to the power cord receptacle. After all other connections are complete, connect the power cord's plug to the AC wall socket.

Do not use any power cord other than the one included with

this unit or a power cord specified by ESOTERIC. Use of other power cords may result in fire or electric shock.

Unplug the power cord when you are not going to use the

unit for several weeks.

< If your D/A converter supports Dual AES, connect the XLR 1 (L)

terminal on this unit to the left XLR terminal of the D/A converter and the XLR 2 (R) terminal on this unit to the right XLR terminal of the D/A converter. If your DAC has only one XLR input, connect XLR 1 (L) to the XLR input of your DAC. (See page 22 for setting output of the P-02. The sampling frequency can be upconverted 2X or 4X.)

< The i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal is a bidirectional combined input and

output cable interface. You do not need to be concerned with distinguishing between inputs and outputs.

< The i.LINK terminals are equipped with 6-pin and 4-pin

connectors. Use whichever fits the cable being connected.

When connecting multiple devices via i.LINK cable, use both

terminals. (Refer to page 26 regarding i.LINK cable connections.)

WORD SYNC input connectors

[WORD SYNC IN, 10MHz IN]

Used to input a synchronization signal (word clock). To use WORD SYNC, connect the WORD SYNC output connector (WORD SYNC OUT) of a D/A converter or master clock generator to the WORD SYNC input connector (WORD SYNC IN). When inputting a 10MHz oscillator signal, connect the oscillator output to the 10MHz IN connector.

ENGLISH

< Use the "WORD SYNC input connector" setting to select the

WORD SYNC connector (page 22)

< Use a commercially-available BNC coaxial digital cable to connect

them.

(WORD SYNC IN: 75 Ω, 10MHz IN: 50 Ω)

Ground terminal (SIGNAL GND)

Using a ground connector to connect with a D/A converter, amp or other equipment will improve the sound quality. Link each chassis ground to the next chassis ground. Do not ground to a wall plug or other external ground not part of a component.

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

At Esoteric, we use Esoteric MEXCEL stressfree cables for reference. For detailed information, access the following website.

http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/accessory/indexe.html

Identifying the Parts (Main Unit)

A D E F IH J LG KCB

POWER

Press this button to turn the unit on and off. The blue indicator lights when the unit is turned on.

WORD indicator

This shows the WORD SYNC status. This indicator blinks when WORD SYNC is set to "auto" or "ON." It lights (without blinking) when a clock signal is detected.

MODE (source select)

Press to access menu settings (see page 20).

Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control unit. When operating the remote control unit, point it at this sensor. The remote control for the P-02 uses infrared technology. It must be in view of the P-02's front panel to operate.

Disc tray and shutter

When the shutter opens the disc tray comes out.

Display

This shows the playback time, track number and other information.

STOP

Press this button to stop playback (see page 15).

If you press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds when playback of a hybrid SACD is stopped, the play area of the disc is changed. (see page 18).

In setup mode, press this button to exit setup mode (see page

20).

PLAY

Press this button to start playback (see pages 14–15). The PLAY indicator lights during playback.

PAUSE

Press this button to pause playback (see page 15). The PLAY indicator blinks when paused.

Skip (.//)

Press these buttons to skip forward and backward (see page 16).

During playback, press and hold these buttons for more than 1second to scan forward and backward. Repeated pressing and holding of these buttons changes the scanning speed (see page16).

In setup mode, press these buttons to change adjustable settings (see page20).

TRAY indicator

This lights when a disc is in the disc tray. You can changes how it lights using the tray indicator setting (see page 24).

OPEN/CLOSE

Press this button to open or close the disc tray.

Identifying the Parts (Front Panel Display)

Disc type indicators

Shows the type of disc currently loaded: CD or SACD.

REPEAT indicator

Lights when repeat play mode is selected.

Message area

Shows times, status messages, etc.

DOWN MIX indicator

This lights when a multi-channel recording on a Super Audio CD is being downmixed to 2-channels before output.

ENGLISH

Multi-channel indicator

Lights when the sound output setting is set to multi-channel (Multi).

Channel indicators

This displays “L” and “R” during the playback of 2-channel stereo sound. This will also display the channels currently in use during playback of multi-channel sound.

i.LINK indicator

Lights when i.LINK output is turned on.

Identifying the Parts (Remote Control Unit)

G H

L M

S T

To simplify explanations, instructions in this manual might refer to either only the main unit or the remote control unit. In such cases, the same controls on the remote control and main unit will operate similarly.

ON/LIGHT

When this button is pressed, the white buttons on the remote control unit will light for a few seconds.

STANDBY

This button does not function with the P-02. Please ignore this button.

Number buttons

Use these buttons to enter the track number for playback.

PLAY AREA

When a hybrid Super Audio CD is loaded and the disc is not being played, press this button to change the play area of the disc (page18). This function allows you to select between the DSD (SACD) layer or the CD (Redbook) layer if a hybrid disc is loaded.

2CH/MULTI

Use to switch sound output between 2-channel and multichannel (see page 19).

DIMMER

The display brightness can be set to four levels (see page 20).

SETUP

This button does not function on the P-02. It can be used with an Esoteric D/A converter (for example, the D-02) or amplifier.

OPEN/CLOSE (L)

Press this button to open and close the disc tray.

CLEAR

If you accidentally press the “+10” button, press this to cancel the input value. In setup mode, press this button to exit setup mode (see page 20).

DISPLAY

During playback or when paused, press this button to change the display (page19).

REPEAT

Press this button to change the repeat mode (page18).

ENGLISH

AUDIO

Use this button to program tracks for playback (page17).

SCAN (m/,)

Press these buttons to scan forward and backward during playback. Repeatedly pressing these buttons changes the scanning speed (page 16).

STOP (H)

Press this button to stop playback.

PLAY (y)

Press this button to start playback.

VOLUME (+/-)

These buttons do not function with the P-02. They can be used with an Esoteric D/A converter (for example, the D-02) or amplifier.

GROUP/TITLE (

These buttons do not function with the P-02.

TRACK/CHAP/Skip (.//)

Press these buttons to skip forward and backward.

In setup mode, press these buttons to change a setting (page20).

PAUSE (J)

Press this button to pause playback.

MUTING

This button does not function with the P-02. It can be used to mute an Esoteric D/A converter (for example, the D-02) or amplifier.

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INPUT

These buttons do not function with the P-02. They can be used to change the input of an Esoteric D/A converter (for example, the D-02) or amplifier.

Basic Operation

Playback (1)

Turning the power on and off

Press the POWER button to alternately turn the unit on or off. When on, the ring around the POWER button and the display light.

K When using this unit, make sure all the connected equipment is

also turned on.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.

The shutter opens and the disc tray comes out.

K This unit is designed to move the pickup to the outer edge

before opening the tray, so opening the tray can take some time.

Set a disc with the printed label face up.

< Make sure the disc is clean, free from scratches and not sticky.

Please be sure that the disc does not have any “after market enhancements,”such as mats, stabilizers or pads, and center it on the tray. These precautions will help you avoid malfunctions, jamming of the tray and damage to the disc.

Because the Esoteric VRDS mechanisms clamp the entire disc to

the platter, the top surface of the CD or SACD must be also be completely clean and free of any sticky substances.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the tray.

The tray will close.

Be careful not to let your fingers be pinched by the tray.

< Loading a disc takes a few seconds. Wait until the disc type

indicator, total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc are displayed.

< The disc loading mode can be changed (see page 24).

Press the PLAY button to start playback.

To play track 5

Playback starts from the first track on the disc.

Suspending playback temporarily (Pausing)

Opening and closing the disc tray

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the tray.

ENGLISH

< When the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed during playback, it will

take a few seconds before the disc is unloaded and the tray opens.

Direct playback

Press the PAUSE button to pause playback. The PLAY indicator blinks.

Press the PLAY button or the PAUSE button to restart playback.

Stopping playback

During playback, press the STOP button to stop playback.

When stopped or during playback, press the Number buttons to directly select a track. Playback starts from the selected track.

Examples

To play track 23

To play track 30

< If you accidentally press the “+10” button, press the CLEAR button

to cancel the input value.

Playback (2)

Skipping tracks

Press the Skip (.//) buttons repeatedly until the desired track is found. The selected track will be played from the beginning.

< If the. button is pressed once during playback, the track being

played will be played again from the beginning. To return to the beginning of the previous track, press the. button again. However, if it is pressed within one second from the start of a track, playback returns to the start of the previous track.

< If tracks are skipped when playback is paused or stopped, playback

is paused at the start of the selected track. Press the PLAY (G) button to start playback of the selected track.

Scanning backward and forward

Hold down more than 1 sec.

During playback, press a skip (.//) button for at least one second (press and hold) to scan backward or forward. Press the PLAY button when you find the part that you want to hear.

Each time you press and hold a skip button (.//), the speed of scanning changes. There are three speeds.

/ : Scan forward (1) > scan forward (2) > scan forward (3) > ordinary playback . : Scan backward (1) > scan backward (2) > scan backward (3) > ordinary playback

You can also use the scan buttons (m/,) on the remote control.

To program track 5

number

Programmed Playback

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed in the desired order.

Press the AUDIO button (during playback or in stop

mode).

< When you press the AUDIO button during playback, the current

track is added as the first program number to the program.

Select the track number that you want to add using the

number buttons.

When you have completed the selection of tracks, press

the PLAY (G) button to start programmed playback.

< When you program tracks during playback, programmed

playback will start automatically so you do not have to press the PL AY (G) button.

Clearing the last track from the list

Press the CLEAR button to clear the last track from the list.

ENGLISH

< Press the CLEAR button to cancel the last input value.

Examples

o program track 23

o program track 30

Example

program track

Adding tracks to the list

Use the number buttons to add a track to the list.

Clearing the whole program

Press the AUDIO button to clear the program. Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button or the POWER button also clears the program.

program number

Repeat step

to program more tracks.

Repeat Playback Selecting the Playback Area (SACD)

During playback, press the REPEAT button to change the repeat mode. Each time the REPEAT button is pressed, the repeat setting changes as follows:

REPEAT TRK (Track repeat)

The track being played will be played repeatedly. If you select another track, the selected track will be played repeatedly.

REPEAT DSC (Disc repeat)

All the tracks on the disc will be played repeatedly.

REPEAT OFF

Hold down more than 2 sec.

Most Super Audio CDs contain 2-channel stereo recordings. Some Super Audio CDs are multi-channel/stereo. These include hybrid disc recordings (two-layer discs) that contain Super Audio CD and regular CD (PCM), data. If you have a disc with selectable playback layers, and if you want to change the playback option, follow these directions.

Press the STOP button on the front panel for more than 2seconds to change the playback area of a Super Audio CD when

playback is stopped.

Pressing the PLAY AREA button on the remote control unit can also change the playback area when the player is in stop mode.

< When playback stops, the repeat mode is canceled.

< The setting described on page 23 allows you to determine which

layer will be first selected for playback (priority for playback).

< If the “2ch/Multi ch“ setting is set to “2ch“, the 2-channel area is

selected when a 2-channel/multi-channel hybrid disc is loaded. If the “2ch/Multi ch“ setting is set to “Multi ch“, the multi-channel area is selected when a 2-channel/multi-channel hybrid disc is loaded.

< If the Super Audio CD 2-channel area is selected, “SACD 2ch” will

be displayed and the L and R channel indicators will light. If the Super Audio CD multi-channel area is selected, “SACD Multi“ will be displayed and all channel indicators will light. If the CD area is selected, “CD Area“ will be displayed and the channel indicators will not light.

Total remaining time of disc

Total tracks Total playing time

Two/Multi-channel

Changing the Display Mode

Press to select 2ch (2-channel stereo) or MULTI (multi-channel surround) audio output.

2ch

This mode outputs 2-channel stereo sound. If this is set to “2ch“, the 2-channel area is selected when a 2-channel/multi-channel hybrid disc is loaded. To select the playback area, press the PLAY AREA button after the disc is loaded. During playback of multi-channel data on a Super Audio CD, the multi-channel data is downmixed to stereo (front left and right channels). (The DOWN MIX indicator on the display lights.) Select this mode to listen to 2-channel stereo.

Multi ch

Select this when you have connected a D/A converter or amplifier that supports multi-channel output. If this is set to “Multi ch“, the multi-channel area is selected when a 2-channel/multi-channel hybrid disc is loaded. You can change the playback area after a disc has been loaded (see "Selecting the playback area" to the left). When playing back a 2-channel source, the sound will only be output from the front left and right outputs.

< The “MULTI” indicator lights when “Multi ch” is selected.

< You cannot select the mode during playback.

Press the DISPLAY button to change the display. Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display changes as follows:

During playback

Examples

Currently playing track number

Remaining time of current track

Total elapsed time of disc

Elapsed time of current track

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When playback is stopped

Example

Changing SettingsDisplay Dimming

3 full brightness

You can change the brightness of the display and indicators.

Press the DIMMER button to change the brightness. Each time the DIMMER button is pressed, the brightness changes as follows:

0 o

< When off, if you press a button, the display lights temporarily for

3seconds.

< When an error message appears or the unit is in setup mode, the

display lights with full brightness.

Press the MODE button repeatedly to select an item.

Each time the MODE button is pressed, the item changes as follows:

UPCONV>

UPC-A>

WORD>

CLKIN>

XLR>

RCA>

LIGHT>

FLaOFF>

LOAD>

LAYER>

DAC>

< If no button is pressed for more than 10seconds, the unit will

exit setup mode and return to the previous display.

Press the Skip (.//) buttons to change the setting.

See pages 21–24 for details about each setting.

Wait more than 10seconds or press the STOP button to exit setup mode and return to the previous display.

< Memorized settings are stored even after the power cord has

been disconnected.

Setting Items (1)

Setting mode items and explanations

UPCONV>***

Upconversion setting Sets the upconversion sampling frequency of the digital signal output from XLR and RCA connectors during CD playback (see later on this page).

UPC-A>***

Upconversion algorithm setting Sets the algorithm used during upconversion (see later on this page).

WORD>***

WORD SYNC setting Sets the WORD SYNC mode (see page 22).

CLKIN>***

WORD SYNC input connector setting Sets the input connector that receives the WORD SYNC signal (see page 22).

XLR>***

XLR output setting Sets the format of the digital signal output from the XLR connectors (see page 22).

RCA>***

RCA output setting Sets the mode of digital output from the RCA connectors (see page

23).

i >***

i.LINK output setting Turns signal output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) connectors on and off (see page 23).

DAC>***

D/A converter setting Sets the type of connected D/A converter (see page 23).

LAYE R>***

Playback priority area setting Sets which layer is given playback priority when a 2-layer hybrid disc with both Super Audio CD and CD layers is loaded (see page

23).

LOAD>***

Disc loading setting Sets the loading mode (see page 24).

FLaOFF>***

Automatic display off setting Sets the time until the display automatically turns off (see page 24).

LI GHT>***

Tray indicator setting Sets how the blue indicator above the tray lights (see page 24).

Upconversion setting

UPCONV>

The standard CD sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz can be upconverted 2X, 4X or 8X before outputting from each output connector. The factory default setting is "ORG".

< To use 8X upconversion, the unit must be connected to a D-02 and

the "XLR output setting" must be "Dual" and the "D/A converter setting" must be "ESL3".

ORG (original)

No upconversion is used and output is at the standard sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.

2Fs

44.1kHz CD sampling frequency is upconverted 2X to 88.2 kHz and output.

4Fs

44.1kHz CD sampling frequency is upconverted 4X to 176.4 kHz and output.

8Fs

When connected to a D-02 and the "XLR output setting" is "Dual" and the "D/A converter setting" is "ESL3", 44.1kHz CD sampling frequency is upconverted 8X to 352.8 kHz and output. Under all other conditions, 44.1kHz CD sampling frequency is upconverted 4X to 176.4 kHz and output. Two XLR cables must be connected between the P-02 and D-02 to use "Dual XLR" mode.

< During Super Audio CD playback, upconversion does not occur.

***

Algorithm setting

UPC-A>

Sets the algorithm used for upconversion. The factory default setting is "NF".

FIR

***

A FIR digital filter is used during upconversion.

No digital filter is used during upconversion.

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Setting Items (2)

WORD SYNC setting

WORD>

Sets the WORD SYNC mode. The factory default setting is "auto".

NOTE: Using word sync improves the sonic character substantially.

auto

When input of a synchronization signal (word clock) from outside is detected, WORD SYNC starts. When set to "auto" the unit will look for an input synchronization signal (word clock), but it will use its internal clock instead if none is detected.

When connected to a D-02, G-0Rb or other equipment that outputs a synchronization signal (word clock), set to "ON" to use WORD SYNC. Use this when you want to unify system synchronization (clock) for playback or operate this unit using a higher-precision external clock.

OFF

This turns WORD SYNC off. Set to OFF when you do not want to use an external synchronization signal (word clock).

< This unit supports the following clock inputs and will automatically

44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 10 MHz, 22.5792 MHz

< When set to "auto" or "ON", the WORD indicator blinks when

< When set to "ON", an error message is shown when an external

***

When at all possible, use the word sync feature.

change according to the input signal.

searching for an external clock. When a clock is detected and locked, it stops blinking and stays lit blue, showing that playback with external synchronization is possible.

clock cannot be detected.

WORD SYNC input connector setting

CLKIN>

Its default settings change the connector used for WORD SYNC signal input. The factory default setting is "WORD".

WORD

10M

***

The

signal input through the

SYNC IN) is used for synchronization.

The

signal input through the

10MHz IN) is used for synchronization.

WORD SYNC input connector (WORD

10MHz input connector (WORD SYNC

XLR (XLR output setting)

XLR>

***

This mode sets the connection method for the XLR terminals. The factory default setting is "OFF".

Single

Outputs stereo digital signals from the XLR terminals. Select this when connecting to a D/A converter using one XLR digital cable.

Dual

Outputs the left channel digital signal from the XLR 1 (L) terminal, and the right channel digital signal from the XLR 2 (R) terminal. Select this when connecting the P-02 to an Esoteric D/A converter (D-01, D-02, D-03 or D-05) or to a Dual AES-compatible device using two XLR digital cables.

OFF

There is no output from the XLR terminals. Select this setting when not using the XLR terminals.

< Switching word sync on and off may occasionally result in noise

from the D/A converter. If this is the case, stop the unit and lower the amplifier volume before switching the function on or off.

< If the connected D/A converter's WORD SYNC is on, set this unit's

WORD SYNC to "auto" or "ON". Use with the word sync function turned off on the P-02 could cause noise output.

NOTE: When the "upconversion setting" is set to "8Fs" for 8X

upconversion to 352.8 kHz, set this to "Dual".

RCA output setting

DAC (D/A converter setting)

RCA>

***

Sets the RCA connector digital output mode. The factory default setting is "OFF".

The RCA connector output follows the upconversion setting.

OFF

There is no output from the RCA terminal. Select this setting when not using the RCA terminal.

THRU

Upconversion is not used, and output occurs at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.

NOTE: DSD signals cannot be output from the RCA connectors.

i.LINK output setting

i >

***

Turns i.LINK (AUDIO) connector output on or off. The factory default setting is "OFF".

Upconversion is not used during CD playback and the signal is output at the standard sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. During Super Audio CD playback, the DSD signal is output.

OFF

Nothing is output from the i.LINK connectors. Set to OFF when not using the i.LINK connectors.

< To output Super Audio CD surround sound, set the output to

"Multi" channel. When set to "2ch", the downmixed signal will be output through only the front left and right channels (see page 19).

< If there is a problem with sound output, refer to the manual for the

connected amplifier or D/A converter and confirm that the format is supported.

< If the receiving device connected to the i.LINK connector supports

flow rate control, the signal will automatically be output using flow rate control mode.

DAC>

***

Select the type of D/A converter connected. The factory default setting is "ESL3".

ESL1

Select this setting when connecting to the Esoteric D-01.

ESL2

Select this setting when connecting to an Esoteric D/A converter other than the D-01 or D-02.

ESL3

Select this setting when connecting to the Esoteric D-02.

Others

Select this setting when connecting to a D/A converter that is not an Esoteric D/A converter.

< When the setting is "ESL3", if the "upconversion setting" is "ORG",

"2Fs" or "4Fs", the PCM signal will be output at 48-bit, and if "8Fs", it will be output at 24-bit.

LAYER (priority playback area)

LAYER>

There are two most common Super Audio CD (SACD)types: SACDs with DSD layers only that provide user selectable choice of 2-channel layer or Multi-channel layer, and hybrid SACDs that contain a 2-channel SACD (DSD) layer and a CD layer. The factory default setting is "SACD".

When a hybrid Super Audio CD is loaded and when the playback is stopped, press the PLAY AREA button to select a playback area.

SACD:

CD:

***

This mode gives priority to the Super Audio CD layer. The 2-channel layer plays back when “2ch/Multi ch“ is set to “2ch“, and the multichannel layer plays back when set to “multi ch“.

This mode gives priority to the CD layer.

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< Selecting a layer that is not on the disc results in playback of the

layer found on the disc.

< Even if the playback layer has been changed using the PLAY AREA

button when playback is stopped, when a different disc is loaded this is overridden by the LAYER setting.

Restoring Factory Default SettingsSetting Items (3)

Disc loading setting

LOAD>

Sets the disc loading mode. The factory default setting is "SLOW".

NML

SLOW

***

Loads in normal mode.

Loads in slow mode. Compared to normal mode, loading is conducted with greater precision. However, the loading time is also longer than in normal mode.

Setting the display to darken automatically

FLaOFF>

< 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 enable automatic display darkening.

15m

If playback is stopped and no operation is conducted for 15minutes, the display automatically turns off.

30m

If playback is stopped and no operation is conducted for 30minutes, the display automatically turns off.

60m

If playback is stopped and no operation is conducted for 60minutes, the display automatically turns off.

OFF

The display never darkens automatically.

***

Settings that have been made are stored even when the power cord is disconnected.

If you have made changes through the setup process, and want to restart from the default factory settings, you can restore the unit to its default settings in the following way:

If the unit is on, press the POWER button to turn the unit

off and wait for more than 30seconds.

Press the POWER button while holding down the STOP

button.

Tray indicator setting

LIGHT>

Sets how the blue indicator above the tray lights. The factory default setting is "B".

OFF

***

Blinks when the tray opens and closes, and stays lit when a disc is in the tray.

Blinks when the tray opens and closes, and lights when the disc is stopped.

Blinks when the tray opens and closes. Lights when a D-02 is connected and the D/A converter setting is "ESL3".

The tray indicator never lights.

Release the STOP button when “Setup CLR” appears on the display.

All setting changes are now reset, returning the unit to the factory settings.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any problems with the unit, please take a moment to look through this chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before you call your dealer or ESOTERIC customer service/ technical support. Moreover, the problem might be caused by something other than this unit. Confirm that connected devices are also functioning properly.

General

No power.

e Check the connection to the AC power source. Confirm that the

AC source is not a switched outlet and, if it is, that the switch is turned on. Make sure there is power to the AC outlet by plugging another item such as a lamp or a fan into it.

Make sure the power cord is firmly seated in the IRC connector

on the back of your P-02.

e Check the connections.

Remote control does not work.

e Press the POWER button of the main unit to turn it on. e If the batteries are exhausted, change the batteries (page7). e Use the remote control unit within the effective range (7

m/23feet) and point it toward the remote sensor on the front panel.

e Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote

control unit and the main unit.

e If a fluorescent light or radiant type electric heater is near the

unit, turn it off.

Check all buttons on the remote control to ensure none of them

are stuck in the down position.

Other units with remote controls operate incorrectly.

e Note that other units with remote controls may operate

incorrectly because of infrared light “overspill” when you operate the remote control of this unit.

Will not play.

e Reload the disc with the label side up. If the label side is not up,

place the disc on the tray correctly.

e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc. If the disc is

scratched or has any sticky substance on its surface, do not play the disc until you have corrected the condition of the disc. Do not use after-market stick-on labels or “disc enhancement” devices that sit on top of a disc or wrap around a disc under any circumstances. Do not use felt pen edge enhancement options on a disc played back in this unit. Use of these enhancements may also cause a disc read error.

e If the unit has moisture condensation, leave the unit for one or

two hours with the power turned on.

e If a disc is noticeably scratched do not use it.

Buttons do not work properly.

e If another operation is still in progress, wait a moment and try

again.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

e Place the unit as far away from TVs as possible. Make sure your unit is grounded to the D/A converter and/

or preamplifier. Use the ground lug on the back of the P-02 to connect to other devices.

There is no sound from the speakers or sound is distorted.

e Check that your D/A converter, amplifier and speakers are

connected securely (page8).

Set the digital output correctly for the connectors in use (see pages 20, 22–23).

e Check the operation manual and settings of the amplifier. e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc. e If the unit is in pause mode, press the PLAY button to resume

normal playback.

No digital output from a Super Audio CD

e Digital audio output from a Super Audio CD requires an Esoteric

ES-LINK compliant D/A converter (D-01, D-02, D-03 or D-05) or a D/A converter with i.LINK (AUDIO) terminals.

For multi-channel sound output, connect a D/A converter that supports multi-channel output to the i.LINK (AUDIO) connector, set the output to "Multi" (see page 19), and set the disc playback area to "SACD Multi" before starting playback (see page 18).

Word Sync

The WORD indicator flashes.

e The word sync mode is selected, but there is no clock source. Set

the word sync mode to “OFF” or “auto” (page 22).

e An incompatible signal is being input. Check word sync

connections and the settings made on connected devices.

The display shows “No Word!”

e No word clock signal is being received. Check cables, connections

and the settings of the external word clock generator.

e If no word clock signal is being received, set the word sync mode

to “OFF” or “auto” (page22).

The display shows “WRD ERROR!!”.

e An invalid word sync signal is being received. Check the

connection of the WORD SYNC connector and setting of the connected clock generator. The input frequencies permitted for this unit are 44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 10MHz and 22.5792 MHz (page 22).

The display shows “WRD UNLOCK!” “10M UNLOCK!”

e The unit is unable to lock to the input word sync signal. Check

the settings of connected devices (page 22).

The display shows “TRAY ERR!” when the disc tray is opened or closed.

e “TRAY ERR!” appears when the disc tray stops when opening or

closing because of an obstacle in front of the tray or because the disc has not been properly loaded. Remove the cause of the error and press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to open or close the tray.

Since this unit uses a microcontroller, external noise and other interference can cause the unit to malfunction. If this occurs, turn the power off and restart operations after waiting for about one minute.

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i.LINK (IEEE 1394)

i.LINK is also known as IEEE 1394, an international specification. This unit supports i.LINK (AUDIO). By connecting an i.LINK (AUDIO)-capable device to the IEEE 1394/i. LINK (AUDIO) terminal on this unit using an i.LINK cable, you can transmit Super Audio CD multi-channel signals, which could only be transmitted in analog format in the past. In addition to being able to transmit signals in their original digital format, the unit can also transmit 2-channel linear PCM data and multi-channel compressed audio signals. If you have multiple i.LINK-capable devices, you can connect them through other devices to transmit data between them. Generally, you do not need to be concerned with the order of connection, but please read the section below about data transfer rates to ensure optimal setup.

DTCP copyright protection system

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

Data transfer rate

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

For connection with an i.LINK-capable device, use a commerciallyavailable S400-compliant 6-pin i.LINK cable.

How to connect multiple i.LINK-capable devices

Daisy chain connection

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

i.LINK cable

i.LINK-capable

device

Tree structure connection

If you are using a device that has three or more i.LINK connectors, you may want to connect them in branches. This connection structure allows you to connect up to 17 devices including this unit.

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

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

i.LINK-capable

device

When connecting multiple i.LINK-capable devices, avoid connecting a device that has a slower transfer rate between devices that have higher transfer rates since this will reduce the transfer rate of the whole system. Connect devices that have higher transfer rates as close to the source as possible.

NOTES

< i.LINK formats include "MPEG-2 TS" for BS digital sources and "DV"

for digital video for DVD recorders, as well as "i.LINK (AUDIO)" (A&M Protocol). Never connect devices that do not support i.LINK (AUDIO) to this unit. Doing so could cause this unit and the other equipment to malfunction or be damaged.

< When in the process of data transfer, avoid plugging and

unplugging i.LINK cables or switching the power on or off.

< Among i.LINK-capable devices are some that are not capable of

relaying data when not turned on.

< Some i.LINK-capable devices might not respond to this unit’s

commands.

< A receiving device might not support the output modes of this

unit. Read through the instruction manual of any device that you wish to use before making connections.

An i.LINK connection is necessary for multi-channel playback of a Super Audio CD without downmixing.

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

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

2) Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.0

This unit is compliant with IEC 60958 bitstream, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD in the AM824 sequence adaptation layers of this protocol. However, this unit will not play back DVD audio software.

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