Teac X-01 D2 User Manual
D00942621A
Super Audio CD/CD Player
Owner’s Manual ....................2
Manuel du Propriétaire
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Bedienungsanleitung
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X-01
D
2
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CAUTION
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DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO
EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
ARE WITHIN!
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IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE
PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
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USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type 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.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipments not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the
user’s warranty.
For U.S.A.
< Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
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Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.
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The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.
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The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any
time.
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An apparatus with Class !construction shall be connected to
an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.
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Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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For U.S.A.
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Contents
Thank you for choosing Esoteric. Read this manual
carefully to get the best performance from this unit.
This product has been designed and manufactured according to
FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on
the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968”, and is
classified as class 1 laser product. There is not hazardous invisible
laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation
emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the
protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown
①.
For European customers
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
is attached to a product it means the
product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the
local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old
appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Restoring factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Control Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Understanding the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Skipping playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fast scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting the playback area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programmed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repeat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the Word sync, DAC, priority playback area,
and i.LINK output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Settings (introduction). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup Menu Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Analog output (Analog Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Digital output (DigitalOut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CD Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Speaker Size (SP Size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Speaker distance (Distance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Speaker levels (SP Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Test tone length (Test tone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Optical pickup :
Type : SLD6163RL-G
Manufacturer : SONY CORPORATION
Laser output : Less than 1mW on the objective lens
Wavelength : 785±15 nm (CD)
655±10 nm (Super Audio CD)
The latest VRDS mechanism for Super Audio CD (Specially
developed ball bearings for the optimum VRDS
mechanism.)
The VRDS mechanism securely clamps the disc to the
turntable whose diameter is exactly the same as that of the
disc. This system completely eliminates vibration inherent to
removable media and unwanted vibrations generated by the
mechanical systems. Also, this mechanism clamps the disc at a
slight inclination so as to compensate for warping or
deformation improving the accuracy of the optical axes of
both the laser pickup and the pit surface of the disc. This is
effective in reducing errors in reading the disc data as well as
in preventing timing errors from erratic data acquisition
timing.
To achieve the high-speed rotation with superior stability that
is required of a Super Audio CD player, the X-01 D2 is
equipped with a duralumin turntable. A specially developed
processing technology was used to enable high-precision
forming of this lightweight material normally used in building
aircraft.
In a joint development project with NSK Ltd., we developed
proprietary, highly precise ball bearings for the VRDS
mechanism. Rolling elements made from precisely machined
ceramic balls provide ultra smooth rotation. The application of
a pre-load to the ball bearing pair ensures a high rigidity and
precise rotation not present in conventional bearings but
necessary for handling the wide rotational range from normal
CD to Super Audio CD playback.
A massive 20mm-thick, SS400 steel bridge supports the
mechanism to control vibrations produced by turntable
rotation.
Coreless motor with neodymium magnets
A newly-developed three-phase brushless spindle motor
provides the fast and accurate turntable rotation required for
Super Audio CD playback. This, and the fixing of the
turntable together with the use of precision ball bearings,
eliminate irregular rotation and vibration.
Research has shown that neodymium is the optimum
magnetic material for this application. Neodymium absorbs
changes to the motor’s electric power supply, and exerts
minimal influence on the audio sections of the unit.
Constant-angle optical pickup mounted on a sled with
feedback-monitored speed control
By mounting the pickup on a sled whose axis is rigid, the
pickup lens is maintained at a constant angle and the laser
beam, and hence the optical axis, is maintained in an accurate
vertical orientation. An Esoteric original three-phase brushless
motor with Hall element detection drives the sled, and the
speed of the sled is monitored and used to control the sled
itself in a servo feedback operation, meaning the sled is highly
responsive and smooth in its operation.
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Sturdy, rigid chassis with triple-point pinpoint foot
support
The unit is constructed with a 5mm thick robust steel base
plate, and is divided into three logical sections, thereby
reducing interference between components of the unit.
Highly rigid mounts are used for the VDRS disc mechanism.
To eliminate vibration, three solid (tool steel) feet support the
unit and isolate it mechanically.
Unsurpassed features
Full functionality and performance suitable for the latest
Super Audio CD player have been realized.
• A power transformer that incorporates a high-efficiency RCore digital transformer and another transformer for analog.
Also, the power circuits are separated for digital and analog
circuits for each.
• The front 2-channel audio board is mounted with the right
channel in one board and the left channel in another board.
• Super Audio CD 5.1 channel sound output is possible.
• i.LINK connection is possible. (Flow rate control compatible.)
Audio DACs
The DSD DAC for Super Audio CD playback and the multi-bit
DAC for CD playback are each mounted in the front 2channel.
A bi-directional converter circuit, capable of handling both
DSD and PCM data, is also mounted so the user can fully
enjoy the characteristics of both, regardless of the type of
disc.
The conversion of CD PCM data to DSD, or Super Audio CD
DSD data to PCM, allows the best possible playback of the
DAC characteristics of both types of data.
DSD DAC and multi-bit DAC each employ one pair of +
(positive) Output and - (negative) Output for 1-channel (Total
output: 4), and use addition and subtraction of them to
achieve high capacity D/A conversion.
Word synchronization
A master word clock from a high-quality DA converter or
master clock generator can be used for clock synchronization,
resulting in the almost complete elimination of jitter.
Using a high-quality clock signal provided by an external DA
converter such as the Esoteric G-0/G-0s provides optimum
audio quality.
Shutter isolates the mechanism from external influences
The tray opening and closing mechanism is equipped with a
shutter for greater precision and to eliminate adverse effects
from external sound pressure and vibrations on mechanical
units. When closed, the shutter mechanism is mechanically
secured to the front panel to prevent it from moving.
Brushed aluminum finish exemplifies the quality of
construction
The front, side and top panels are constructed of thick
brushed aluminum. The high-quality luxurious finish matches
the overall attention to the finest possible quality, shown in
such details as the illuminated surrounds to the control
buttons and the milled aluminum disc tray.
Features
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What’s in the box
Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box
when you open it.
Remote control unit x 1
Batteries (AA, R6, SUM-3) x 2
Felt sheet x 3
Power cord x 1
Owner’s manual x 1
Warranty card x 1
Conventions about This Manual
< Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the
remote control. You can also use the buttons on the front
panel if they have the same or similar names as those on the
remote.
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The types of functions and operations that can be used for a
particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In
some cases, these functions and operations may differ from
the descriptions given in this Owner’s Manual.
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The drawings used in this Owner’s Manual are purely for the
purposes of explanation.
Read this before operation
< As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave
sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.
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The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as
printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding
this matter, consult an electrician.
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Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid
placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also
avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat,
cold or moisture.
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Do not place the unit on the amplifier/receiver.
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Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the
circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into
the unit, contact your dealer or service company.
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When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always
pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.
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To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and always
close the disc tray.
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Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
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Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or
move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the
disc or the unit.
WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT
When changing places of installation or packing the unit for
moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc tray to
its closed position in the player. Then, press the power switch
to turn the power off, and disconnect the power cord.
Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to
this unit.
Before Use
Placement of the unit
High-quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin-point feet,
securely attached to the bottom of the player. Although the
cover feet may appear loose, the weight of the unit causes
them to be firm and secure, and the design effectively damps
and reduces vibration.
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Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit, on account
of its weight. Get someone to help you if necessary.
< To protect floors, etc. you may stick the felt supplied with the
unit to the bottom of the cover feet.
Pin-point foot
Bottom plate
of the unit
Steel foot
Cover foot retaining screws
Cover foot
Beware of condensation
When the unit (or a disc) is moved from a cold to a warm
place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a
danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on
the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible.
To prevent this, or if this occurs, leave the unit for one or two
hours with the power turned on. Then the unit will stabilize at
the temperature of its surroundings.
Maintenance
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a soft cloth or
use diluted neutral cleaning liquid. Be sure to remove any
fluid completely. Do not use thinner, benzine or alcohol as
they may damage the surface of the unit.
“Super Audio CD” is a registered trademark.
“DSD” is a registered trademark.
The i.LINK logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation, registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
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Discs
Audio CD:
• 12cm or 8cm discs
• Linear PCM digital audio
Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
Super Audio CD:
• Single layer, dual layer or Hybrid layer
• 12cm or 8cm discs
• Digital audio (DSD)
Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
Type of Discs That Can be Played on This
System
This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos:
About CD-R/CD-RW
CD-R/RW discs recorded in Audio CD format and finalized
correctly are playable. But depending on the quality of the
disc and/or the condition of the recording, some CD-R & CDRW discs may not be playable.
Caution:
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If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is
recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it
may not play because of the settings of the application
software used to create the disc. (Check with the software
publisher for more detailed information.)
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Unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW discs cannot be played.
Following discs cannot be played with this
unit:
• DVD, CD-G, Data part of CD-EXTRA, PHOTO CD, CD-ROM
and DVD-ROM discs
• discs recorded in a color system other than PAL or NTSC
• illegally produced discs
• scratched discs
• discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints
Warning:
If you attempt to play back such discs, there is a risk that a
sudden and loud noise may be heard over the speakers at full
volume and cause damage to the speakers and to your
hearing.
Copy-protected discs, DualDiscs and other discs that do not
conform to the CD standard may not play back correctly in
this player. If you use such discs in this unit, TEAC ESOTERIC
COMPANY cannot be responsible for any consequences or
guarantee the quality of reproduction. If you experience
problems with such non-standard discs, you should contact
the producer of the disc.
How to remove the disc How to hold the disc
< Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up.
(Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side.)
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To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the
center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by
the edges.
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Should the disc become dirty, wipe the surface from the
center hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry,
lint-free cloth:
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Never use chemicals such as record (LP) sprays, antistatic
sprays or fluids, benzine or thinner to clean the discs. Such
chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic
surface.
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Discs should be returned to their cases after each use to avoid
dust and scratches that may eventually cause your disc to
skip.
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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high
temperatures for extended periods. Long exposure to high
temperatures will warp the disc.
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Do not play any disc that is warped, scratched, deformed or
damaged. Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to
the playback mechanism.
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CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of
heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important
that they are not stored in a location with direct sunlight and
keep your discs away from sources of heat such as radiators
or heat-generating electrical devices.
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Printable discs aren’t recommended because the label side
might be sticky (or contain glue), which will damage the unit.
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Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do
not use any protective coating spray.
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Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write information on
the label side of a disc. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped
pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side of the
disc.
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Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD
stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and
cause them to malfunction.
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Do not use irregular shape discs (octagonal, heart shaped,
business card size, etc.). Discs of this sort can damage the
unit:
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If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of any
disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact
the disc manufacturer directly.
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Remote Control Unit
If you have made a lot of changes to the setup, and want to
restart from a known set of options, restore the unit to the
factory settings as follows:
1. Turn the unit off and wait 30 seconds or longer.
2. Press the POWER button while holding down the STOP
button.
All memories are erased, and the unit returns to the factory
settings.
Restoring factory settings
Battery Replacement
If the distance required between the remote control unit and
main unit decreases, the batteries are exhausted. In this case
replace the batteries with new ones.
Precautions concerning batteries
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Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive “+” and
negative “_
” polarities.
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Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of
batteries together.
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Rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries can be used but
not mixed together. Refer to the precautions on their labels.
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When the remote control unit is not to be used for a long
time (more than a month), remove the batteries from the
remote control unit to prevent them from leaking. If they
leak, wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment
and replace the batteries with new ones.
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Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old
batteries by throwing them in a fire.
Notes on use
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Point the remote control unit at the player’s remote sensor
within seven meters (23 feet) of the player. There should not
be any obstacles between the player and the remote control
unit.
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Do not allow direct sun or other light to shine on the remote
sensor on the player. This may cause the remote control unit
to malfunction.
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Note that other units with remote controls may operate
incorrectly because of infrared light “overspill” when you
operate this remote control unit.
How to insert the batteries
Remove the end cover of the remote control unit with a
screwdriver. After checking the polarity (+
/_) of two AA
batteries, insert the batteries observing polarity, replace the
end cover and replace the screws.
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Connection
RCA cable
RCA coaxial cable
optical digital cable
BNC coaxial cable
XLR cable
Balanced XLR
pin assignment
Stereo amplifier
Master clock generator (G-0s etc.)
D/A Converter
Surround amplifier
Digital audio device
(CD recorder, MD deck, etc.)
Supplied power cord
Wall socket
Surround amplifier
i.LINK cable
WORD SYNC OUT
AUDIO IN
A D
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i.LINK (AUDIO)
C
F
BB
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A
R
5.1CH AUDIO IN
R
L
L
FRONTSURROUNDSUBWOOFER CENTER
DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL)
DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL)
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Analog audio output terminals
2 channel (FRONT)
Use either the XLR or RCA (pin) FRONT terminals for analog
stereo output.
If your amplifier has balanced XLR analog audio inputs,
connect the XLR jacks on the unit to the amplifier’s XLR
jacks, otherwise use the RCA (pin) connections.
5.1 channel
For surround (5.1) amplifiers with analog inputs, also use the
RCA (pin) SURROUND pair, CENTER and SUBWOOFER
connections (in addition to the FRONT pair).
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If you are connecting only 2 channels, use the 2CH/MULTI
button on the remote control to select “2 ch”. For surround
sound with six speakers connected, you can select either
“2ch” or “5.1 ch” mode. Note that if multi-channel
program material is played and 2-channel mode is selected,
the multi-channel material will be down mixed to two
channels, and output through the L and R front outputs.
Digital audio output terminals
Digital audio from CD is output from these terminals.
The unit may be connected using either coaxial or optical
(TOS) commercially available cables to amplifiers, or to
digital audio devices such as CD recorders, etc.
COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cable
OPTICAL: Use optical digital audio cable (TOS)
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The optical terminal is covered by a shutter. Make sure that
the cable is firmly inserted, but do not force the cable when
connecting it or removing it, in order not to cause damage
to the unit.
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The DIGITAL OUT terminals cannot output the digital audio
from Super Audio CDs.
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A
i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal
In addition to the digital audio from CD, the digital surround
audio from Super Audio CDs can be output from this
terminal. To enjoy surround sound from a Super Audio CD,
connect the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal to a suitably equipped
surround sound amplifier.
Use a commercially available S400 compatible i.LINK
(IEEE1394) 6pin cable to connect the unit to an amplifier.
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When using this terminal, set the Digital Out to “ON”, and
the i.LINK output setting to “60958” or “PCM” (see pages
21, 16-18).
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See page 24 for further details on i.LINK.
Word sync connector
This allows the use of an externally-generated word clock
connection, using a commercially available BNC coaxial
cable.
Devices producing such a suitable clock signal include
external D-A converters, or dedicated word clock
generators. Connect the SYNC OUT (or WORD OUT) of such
a device to the unit.
SIGNAL GND connection
Use a commercially available PVC-covered cord to connect
the signal ground terminal on the unit to the amplifier signal
ground.
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Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground (earth).
Power cord receptacle
Connect the power cord to the power cord receptacle and
connect the power plug to an AC wall outlet after all other
connections have been made.
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Use only the supplied Esoteric power cord. Use of other
power cords may result in fire or electric shock. Unplug the
power cord when you are not going to use the unit for an
extended period of time.
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CAUTION:
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Switch off the power to all equipment before making
connection.
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Read the instructions of each component you intend to use
with this unit.
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Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and
noise, avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables
together with the AC power cord or speaker cables.
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Front panel features
Disc type indicator
Shows the type of disc currently loaded.
TRACK indicator
Indicates that the track number is being shown.
TOTAL indicator
Indicates that the total time is being shown.
REMAIN indicator
Indicates that the remaining time is being shown.
DOWN MIX indicator
Lights to show that a multi-channel source has been down
mixed to the analog outputs.
5.1CH indicator
Lights to show that 5.1 analog output has been selected
Channel indicators
Light to show which surround channels are currently in use.
Message area
Alphanumeric display to show playback times, status
messages, etc.
REPEAT indicator
Lights when repeat play is selected
Pause indicator
Lights when playback is paused.
Playback indicator
Lights when playing back.
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POWER
Use this button to turn the unit on and off. When the unit is
on, the ring surrounding the button lights up.
MODE
Use this button to change settings of Word sync, DAC,
priority playback area, and i.LINK output.
DAC indicator
Shows the type of DAC currently selected.
Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control unit. Point the
remote control unit at this sensor when operating the remote
control unit.
Display
Disc tray and shutter
OPEN/CLOSE
Use this button to open and close the disc tray.
STOP
Use this button to stop playback. When playback is stopped,
the ring surrounding the button lights up.
PLAY
Use this button to start playback. When a disc is being played
back, the ring surrounding the button lights up.
PAUSE
Use this button to pause playback. When playback is
temporarily paused, the ring surrounding this button lights
up.
SKIP (.//)
Use these buttons to for skip operations. Pressing and holding
these buttons for more than a second changes the scanning
speed.
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Understanding the remote control unit
Number buttons
Use these buttons for selecting tracks by number, etc.
2CH/MULTI
Use this button to switch between two-channel (stereo) and
multi-channel surround audio output.
PLAY AREA
Use this button to select the playback area of Super Audio
CDs.
SCAN (m/,)
Use these buttons for fast scanning during playback.
STOP
Use this button to stop playback.
PLAY
Use this button to start playback.
Cursor buttons and ENTER
Use these buttons in the setup menu.
SETUP
Use this button to enter or exit the setup menu.
OPEN/CLOSE
Use this button to open and close the disc tray.
CLEAR
Use this button to clear entry errors, etc.
DISPLAY
Use this button to change the display mode.
FL DIMMER
Use this button to change the brightness of the front panel
display.
REPEAT
Use this button to set the repeat playback mode.
PROGRAM
Use this button to program tracks.
MUSIC SKIP (.//)
Use these buttons to for skip operations.
PAUSE
Use this button to pause playback.
RETURN
Use this button to go back a level in the setup menu.
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Playback
Opening and closing the tray
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Turn the unit on.
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Each press of the POWER button turns the unit on and off.
The ring surrounding the POWER button and the display light
up when the unit is turned on.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
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The shutter opens and the disc tray slides out.
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The tray opens after a few seconds (this delay is normal and is
due to movement of the VRDS and other mechanisms within
the unit).
Insert the disc, label side up.
3
< Make sure the disc is centered in the tray in order to avoid
any malfunction or jamming of the tray or damage to the disc
itself.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again.
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The disc tray and shutter close. Take care to avoid pinching
your fingers in the moving tray.
< The unit reads the disc, which takes some time due to the
reading and storing of the disc’s table of contents.
Press the PLAY button to start playback.
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Pausing playback
Press the PAUSE button to pause playback (the ring
surrounding the PAUSE button on the main unit lights).
Press PLAY or PAUSE to restart playback.
Stopping playback
Press the STOP button (the ring surrounding the STOP button
on the main unit lights).
Pressing OPEN/CLOSE opens the tray if it is closed, and closes
it if it is open. When the tray is opened during playback, it
may take a few seconds before the disc is “unloaded” and
the tray opens.
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There are two types of Super Audio CDs, regular ones that
contain 2-channel stereo and multi-channel stereo and hybrid
discs (two-layer discs) that contain Super Audio CD and
regular CD data.
When a hybrid Super Audio CD is loaded and when the
playback is stopped, press the PLAY AREA button to select a
playback area.
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The setting described on pages 16-18 allows you to
determine which layer will be first selected for playback (the
priority playback layer).
Selecting the playback area
Skipping playback
Press the MUSIC SKIP button (. or /) repeatedly until
the desired track is found. The selected track will be played
from the beginning.
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If the . button is pressed once during playback, playback
returns to the start of the current track. If it is pressed within
one second from the start of the track, playback returns to
the start of the previous track (so pressing the button twice in
quick succession will skip back two tracks, etc.).
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If tracks are skipped while playback is paused or stopped,
playback is paused or stopped at the start of the selected
track.
Selecting a track
Use the number button to select tracks for playback. Use the
+10 button to enter the first digit of numbers greater than 9
(repeated presses show 1-, 2-, 3- etc.) and the single digit
buttons (0 through 9) for the second digit, or single-digit
track numbers.
Playback starts from the selected track, regardless of whether
the number is selected during playback or playback is stopped
or paused.
Use the CLEAR button to clear mistaken entries.
Fast scanning
When playing back, use the SCAN button (m or ,) to
move backwards and forwards. Press PLAY to restart playback
at normal speed at the desired location.
Repeated presses of the SCAN buttons changes the scanning
speeds. There are three speeds:
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Fast (2) q Fast (3) q Play (normal speed)
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You can also use the SKIP buttons of the main unit. To start
scanning (or to change the scanning speed), press and hold
the SKIP button for more than one second.
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Programmed playback
Programmed playback allows up to 30 tracks to be played
back in the order you decide.
Press the PROGRAM button (either when playing back
or stopped).
If a track is currently playing back, this track is added as the
first item in the programmed playback list.
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Use the number buttons to add tracks to the
programmed playback list.
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Use the +10 button and 0 through 9 buttons in exactly the
same way as when selecting tracks.
Continue pressing the number buttons to add tracks.
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Clear mistakes with the CLEAR button (the last entry is
cleared)
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You can only select tracks on the disc (in other words, if the
disc has six tracks, you cannot program track 7!).
Finish the programming by pressing the PLAY button.
Programmed playback begins (if the disc is actually being
played back while you are setting the program order, there’s
no need to press PLAY).
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Clearing the last track from the list
Press the CLEAR button to clear the last track from the list.
Adding tracks to the list
Use the number buttons to add tracks to the list.
Clearing the whole program
Press the PROGRAM button to clear the program (playback
continues from the current point).
The OPEN/CLOSE or the POWER button also clears the
program.
Track number Number in programmed list
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Repeat mode
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The following buttons cancel repeat mode:
STOP, OPEN/CLOSE, POWER.
Track repeat
When this is selected, the currently-selected track repeats. If
another track is selected during repeat playback, the newlyselected track repeats.
Disc repeat
The whole contents of the disc are repeated.
Programmed repeat
If programmed playback has been set up, the whole program
is repeated.
Pushing the REPEAT button cycles between REPEAT PGM
(program repeat) and REPEAT OFF (programmed playback
takes place).
Use the REPEAT button to select the repeat mode for
playback. Repeated presses of the REPEAT button cycle
between the following options:
REPEAT TRK
(track repeat)
REPEAT DSC
(whole disc repeat)
REPEAT OFF
(no repeat)
Display dimming
The display on the main unit can be dimmed to suit the
environment in which you listen to music. There are three levels
and an “off” setting.
Use the FL DIMMER button to cycle between these
settings.
Note that the OFF setting is not memorized when the power is
turned off. When the unit is switched off with the display off,
and then turned on again, the display is reset to the minimum
brightness.
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Changing the display mode
During playback, it is possible to change the display as shown
here.
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Elapsed time of current trackCurrently playing track
Time remaining for current track
Total elapsed time (disc)
Total time remaining (disc)
Repeatedly press the MODE button to select the menu
item to be changed.
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be cancelled.
Use the SKIP buttons (.//) to select the options
within the menu item.
Individual menu functions are described on pages 17-18.
Repeatedly press the MODE button until the display
returns normal (or leave the unit idle for 10 seconds) to
exit the setup mode.
Pressing the STOP button also finishes the setup mode.
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cause problems. Do not turn the unit off.
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Settings are stored even when power is turned off and the
unit is unplugged. If left unplugged for an extended period,
the settings may be lost.
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Setting the Word sync, DAC, priority playback area, and i.LINK output (1)
Available menu item and options
WORD (Word sync)
Use this feature to lock your entire system to a single sync
signal (clock) by connecting this unit to the Esoteric G-0s or
similar device that outputs a sync signal.
“ON” or “OFF” are available.
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This unit is ready for the clocks up to 176.4 kHz and switches
itself depending on an incoming signal.
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turning on the unit.
< When the unit is synchronizing to the sync signal, the ring
surrounding the MODE button flashes. When it is locked, the
button lights.
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If no valid sync signal is received, the display shows “No
Word!” or “Wrd Unlck!”.
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DAC (D/A converter)
This unit is equipped with the following DA converters:
• DSD DAC for DSD signals (AD1955 from Analog Devices, Inc.)
• 1-bit DAC for PCM signals (AD1955 from Analog Devices,
Inc.)
• Multi-bit DAC for PCM signals (PCM1704 from Burr-Brown)
This setting allows you to determine which DAC will be
selected for playback.
REF. (Reference)
The unit automatically selects the proper DAC for the disc
currently loaded.
The selection depends on the Analog Out (see page 21).
M.bit (Multi-bit)
Use the Multi-bit DAC.
DSD signals from Super Audio CDs are converted to PCM
signals.
The MULTI-BIT indicator lights during playback.
1 bit
Use the 1-bit DAC.
DSD signals from Super Audio CDs are converted to PCM
signals.
The 1-BIT indicator lights during playback.
DSD
Use the DSD DAC.
PCM signals from CDs are converted to DSD signals (1 bit, 64
fs).
The DSD indicator lights during playback.
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i.LINK
Used to select an i.LINK output setting.
When using the i.LINK terminal, select “60958” or “PCM”,
and set the Digital Out to “ON”.
60958
DSD signal is output during playback of a Super Audio CD.
The digital signal in IEC60958 format is output during
playback of a CD.
PCM
DSD signal is output during playback of a Super Audio CD.
Linear PCM digital signal is output during playback of a CD.
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Some amplifiers may regard this signal as DVD-Audio.
OFF
Select this when you don’t use the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal.
No signal is output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal.
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Super Audio CD playback is concerned.
< Set the Analog Out setting to “Multi ch” to output the
surround sound from a Super Audio CD.
When the Analog Out is set to “2ch”, the multi-channel
sound is down mixed to 2 channels.
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In case you experience any problem with the audio output,
read the instructions of the connected component to check
the adaptable format.
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If the component connected via the i.LINK terminal is
compatible with the flow rate control, the connected
component will work in the flow rate control mode.
Setting the Word sync, DAC, priority playback area, and i.LINK output (2)
LAYER (priority playback area)
There are two types of Super Audio CDs, regular ones that
contain 2-channel stereo and multi-channel stereo, and
hybrid discs (two-layer discs) that contain Super Audio CD
and regular CD data.
This setting allows you to determine which layer will be first
selected for playback (the priority playback layer) with a
hybrid Super Audio CD.
SACD
This mode gives priority to the Super Audio CD layer.
The 2-channel layer is played when the Analog Out is set to
“2ch”. The multi-channel layer is played when the Analog
Out is set to “Multi ch”.
CD
This mode gives priority to the CD layer.
< Selecting a layer that is not on the disc results in playback of
the alternative layer that is found on the disc.
< A change of playback layer using the PLAY AREA button is
overridden by the LAYER setting when a different disc is
loaded.
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Settings (introduction)
Turn on the main unit.
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Press the SETUP button to enter the setup menu.
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“AudioSetup” appears on the front panel display.
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Although it is possible to enter the setup menu while
playback is continuing, not all menu functions will be
available. Expand the number of available functions by
pressing the STOP button.
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Exit the setup menu by pressing SETUP once again.
Use the cursor buttons to navigate the menus.
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When a option marked with “>” is displayed, use the up
or down cursor buttons to change the setting, and press
the ENTER button to confirm the entry.
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Exit the setup menu by pressing SETUP once more.
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The options you can change are marked with “>”.
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Use the left and up cursor buttons (or the RETURN button) to
go back a level in the setup menu.
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changed, the value is confirmed without pressing the ENTER
button.
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Individual menu functions are described on pages 21-23.
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Analog Out SP Setup
DigitalOut
CD Direct
SP Size
Distance L/R *.*m
C *.*m
SR/SL *.*m
SP Level
L/R Size
C Size
SR/SL Size
SW ON/OFF
LR ***.*dB
C ***.*dB
SR ***.*-dB
SL ***.*dB
SW ***.*dB
Test Start
Test Tone
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Settings (Audio Setup)
Analog output (Analog Out)
When a option marked with “>” is displayed, use the up or
down cursor buttons to change the setting, and press the
ENTER button to confirm the entry.
2ch
Outputs 2-channel audio from the the i.LINK (AUDIO) and the
2ch analog audio output terminals (FRONT L and R).
If multi-channel program material is played, the multi-channel
material will be down mixed to two channels, and the DOWN
MIX indicator lights on the display.
Multi ch
The unit outputs the multi-channel surround sound.
Select this when the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal or the 5.1ch
analog audio output terminals are connected to a surround
sound amplifier.
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5.1CH indicator lights when “Multi ch” is selected.
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Note that if “Multi ch” is selected, only the front L/R sound of
the multi-channel material will be output from the FRONT L
and R terminals.
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Note that the audio volume changes when the mode is
changed between 2-channel to multi-channel.
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page 22 for details.
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control unit to select either “2ch” or “Multi ch”.
When playback is stopped, press the 2CH/MULTI button.
Digital output (DigitalOut)
When a option marked with “>” is displayed, use the up or
down cursor buttons to change the setting, and press the
ENTER button to confirm the entry.
ON
Audio is output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal and the
DIGITAL OUT terminals.
OFF
Audio is not output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal and the
DIGITAL OUT terminals. If you are not using these terminals,
we suggest that you use this OFF setting for better analog
sound.
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Digital sound from Super Audio CDs cannot be output from
the DIGITAL OUT terminals.
CD Direct
When a option marked with “>” is displayed, use the up or
down cursor buttons to change the setting, and press the
ENTER button to confirm the entry.
Direct
Speaker setting is bypassed.
Normal
The speaker setting you have made is used.
Select this setting when the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal or the
5.1ch analog audio output terminals are connected to a
surround sound amplifier.
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Settings (Speaker Setup for the i.LINK and the 5.1ch analog audio output terminal)
Use these speaker setup menus when the i.LINK
(AUDIO) terminal or the 5.1ch analog audio output
terminals are connected to a surround sound amplifier,
and when you don’t use the speaker menus of the
amplifier.
There is no need for this setup when not using the i.LINK
(AUDIO) terminal or the 5.1ch analog audio output terminals,
or when you use the speaker menus of the amplifier. In this
case, leave this setup as it is (factory settings).
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This setup has an effect on the sound output from the i.LINK
(AUDIO) terminal and the analog audio output terminals
when the Analog Out is set to “Multi ch” and the CD Direct
is set to “Normal”.
Speaker Size (SP Size)
Select the size (Large or Small) independently for the L/R
(front pair of speakers), the C (center speaker) and the SR/SL
(surround pair of speakers). Turn the subwoofer (SW) ON or
OFF (if you have no subwoofer).
Large
Select this when the connected speakers can fully reproduce
bass frequencies.
Small
Select this when the connected speakers are rather small and
cannot reproduce bass frequencies.
When this setting is selected, bass frequencies are output
from the subwoofer (if no subwoofer is connected, from the
front speakers).
OFF
Select this when no speaker is connected.
ON (subwoofer only)
Select this when a powered subwoofer is connected.
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set to “ON” automatically. You cannot set the subwoofer
“OFF”.
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For the center and surround pair options, if these speakers are
not physically present, you can select OFF to prevent any
output from those channels (you cannot turn off the front L/R
pair). Any speakers turned off will down mix to the other
enabled channels.
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Adjust the relative levels of the speakers using the SP Level
setting (and the volume knob of the subwoofer).
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Speaker distance (Distance)
This setup is effective in the following case only:
Set the DAC mode to “M.bit” or “1bit”, play Super Audio
CDs, and output sound from the 5.1ch analog output
terminals.
This setting has no effect on the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal.
Ideally, the speakers should be placed so that they are all the
same distance from the listening position. If this is not
possible, you should use this method described here to adjust
them individually. It is also possible to adjust all distances
together. The point of these settings is to provide the best
synchronization between sound and image by delaying the
sound by an appropriate amount. The subwoofer is not
included in this setting (the placement of the subwoofer is
less critical than that of other speakers).
The L/R setting changes the distance of all speakers together.
Pressing the up button adds 0.1m to each value, and pressing
the down button subtracts 0.1m from each value.
Distances are measured in meters (1 meter = just over 3 feet,
and 0.1 meter = about 4 inches).
Carry out this operation first before setting the other speaker
distances.
After setting the L/R, C and SR/SL speaker distances together,
you can now set the center and surround pair distances. The
minimum distance for these is 0m and the maximum is 9m,
with the additional restrictions described here.
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The distance that you set for the center speaker cannot be
greater than the distance set for the L/R pair and must be
within 1.7m of that L/R distance.
So for example, if the distance to the L/R pair is set to 5.0m,
the center distance must be between 3.3m (5 – 1.7) and 5m.
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The distance that you set for the SR/SL surround pair cannot
be greater than the distance set for the L/R pair (and must be
within 9m of that distance).
So with the L/R pair set at 5m, the SR/SL pair distance can be
set from 0m to 5m.
Speaker levels (SP Level)
Use this to set the relative levels of the speakers. You can set
the L/R pair together, and the center, and surround rear pair
independently, as well as the subwoofer. The maximum value
you can set here is 0dB and the minimum is –12dB, with
settings made in 0.5dB increments.
1. Select “Test Start” and press the ENTER button.
The unit outputs test tone from each channel in turn at the
specified level for each channel.
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listening level.
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Test tone from subwoofer may be nearly inaudible. Check the
level of subwoofer using source material which contains low
frequency sound.
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The unit won’t output test tone when “60958” is selected.
Select “PCM” to use test tone (see page 18).
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The unit won’t output test tone when a Super Audio CD is (or
had been) loaded. In this case, remove the disc, turn the unit
off and on, and try again.
2. Select a speaker using the up or down cursor buttons.
3. Press the right cursor button.
4. Adjust the levels using the up or down cursor buttons.
5. When the setting has been finished, press the SETUP
button to exit the setup menu.
Test tone length (Test tone)
Select the Test Tone menu item, and choose between 2, 5
and 10 seconds. This represents the length of time that the
test tone is output from each speaker when Test Start is
selected.
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i.LINK (IEEE 1394)
The i.LINK is also known as IEEE 1394, an international
specification.
This unit is i.LINK (AUDIO) ready.
By connecting an i.LINK (AUDIO)-capable device to the i.LINK
(AUDIO) terminal on this unit using an i.LINK cable, you can
transmit Super Audio CD multi-channel signals that could not be
transmitted but in analog format in the past can be transmitted
in its original digital format, in addition to the capability of
transmitting 2-ch 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, so
you don’t need to be concerned with the order of connection.
Copyright protection system DTCP
To play back audio sounds recorded on Super Audio CD using
i.LINK, both the player and the D/A converter need to be
compliant to the copyright protection system DTCP (Digital
Transmission Content Protection).
This unit is DTCP compliant.
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 a maximum 400Mbps.
For connection to an i.LINK-capable device, use a commercially
available S400-compliant 6-pin i.LINK cable.
When connecting multiple i.LINK-capable devices, avoid
connecting a device having a slow transfer rate between devices
having high transfer rates since this reduces the transfer rate of
the whole system. Connect devices having high transfer rates
towards the source as far “up-stream” as possible.
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Among the i.LINK formats there are “MPEG-2 TS” for BS
digital sources and “DV” for digital video for DVD recorders,
as well as the “i.LINK (AUDIO)” (A&M Protocol). Never
connect devices that are not compatible with i.LINK (AUDIO)
to this unit. If you do, this unit and other components may
not operate normally and may also become damaged.
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In the process of data transfer, avoid plugging/unplugging the
i.LINK cables in use or switch on/off the power.
< Among i.LINK-capable devices, there are some that, if not
turned on, are not capable of relaying data.
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command. This is normal and is due to incompatibility among
i.LINK devices.
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The receiving device may not support the output modes of
this unit. Read through the instruction manual of devices you
want to connect before making any connections.
How to connect multiple i.LINK-capable
devices
Daisy chain connection
You can daisy chain up to 17 devices including this unit.
Connection in tree structure
If you are using a device having three or more i.LINK connectors,
you may want to branch out the connections. This way of
connection allows you to connect up to 17 devices including this
unit.
Your system does not work if data is fed back to the output
device. Be careful not to create a loop.
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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.
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