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  • Page 1 P - 03 Universal Universal Transport Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS < IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, 1) Read these instructions. CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE 2) Keep these instructions. PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. 3) Heed all warnings.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This product has been designed and manufactured according to For U.S.A. 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.

  • Page 4: Features

    Features The latest VRDS mechanism for Super Audio Shutter isolates the mechanism from CD, CD and DVD playback external influences (Specially developed ball bearings optimize the VRDS mechanism.) The tray opening and closing mechanism is equipped with a shutter to eliminate adverse effects from external sound The VRDS mechanism securely clamps the disc to the pressure and vibrations on the tracking systems.
  • Page 5 ES-LINK, an Esoteric-exclusive format for “DTS” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Super Audio CD digital output Systems, Inc. Super Audio CD output is routed through the Esoteric- Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. exclusive ES-LINK format from the XLR jacks, or through the “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”...

  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before Use What’s in the box Read this before operation Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box < Caution: This unit weighs about 32.5 kg (71 5/8 lb). Be when you open it. careful to avoid injury when moving the unit. Get someone to help you if necessary.

  • Page 7: Restoring Factory Settings

    Placement of the unit Restoring factory settings High-quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin-point feet If you have made a lot of changes to the setup, and want to attached to the bottom of the unit. Although the outer feet restart from a known set of options, restore the unit to the may appear loose when the unit is lifted, the weight of the factory default settings as follows:...

  • Page 8: Discs

    Discs Type of discs that can be played on this Region Number of DVD Video discs: DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers that system determine the regions in which a disc can be played. If the This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos: region number on the disc you want to play does not match the region number of your DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc.
  • Page 9 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 <...

  • Page 10: Connection To A Tv

    Connection to a TV CAUTION: < Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections. < Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit. < 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.
  • Page 11 < Adjust the video aspect ratio to match that of the television Component video output terminals (see page 46). Use commercially available BNC coaxial cables to connect the unit to the component video inputs of a suitably < If the component video terminals are used to connect the equipped television or monitor to enjoy high resolution unit to a television with progressive scan capabilities, the video.

  • Page 12: Connections To A D/A Converter, Amplifier, Etc

    Connections to a D/A converter, amplifier, etc. D/A Converter (D-03) Connect one of these cables. XLR pin assignment P-03 Universal Wall socket Digital signal output by each terminal Both XLR terminals connected to an Single XLR connection i.LINK connection RCA connection HDMI connection ES-LINK device Super Audio CD playback...
  • Page 13 CAUTION: Word sync input terminal < Switch off the power to all equipment before making (WORD SYNC IN) connections. This terminal allows the use of an externally generated word < Read the instructions of each component you intend to use clock connection using a commercially available BNC coaxial with this unit.

  • Page 14: Connection Examples (Connecting Three D-03)

    Connection examples (connecting three D-03 units) WORD WORD i.LINK(AUDIO) D-03 SYNC SYNC i.LINK(AUDIO) (LS/RS) WORD WORD i.LINK(AUDIO) D-03 SYNC SYNC i.LINK(AUDIO) (C/LFE) WORD i.LINK(AUDIO) D-03 SYNC (L/R) Three D-03 units are required to play multi-channel sound Setting of the P-03 Universal from Super Audio CD and DVD discs without mixing the Output Terminal setting i.LINK (see pages 20-21)

  • Page 15: I.link (Ieee 1394)

    i.LINK (IEEE 1394) The i.LINK is also known as IEEE 1394, an international How to connect multiple i.LINK-capable specification. devices This unit is i.LINK (AUDIO) ready. By connecting an i.LINK (AUDIO)-capable device to the IEEE 1394 Daisy chain connection (or i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal on this unit using an i.LINK cable, you can transmit Super Audio CD multi-channel signals that could You can daisy chain up to 17 devices including this unit.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features POWER STOP Turns power on and off. The ring surrounding the button Press to stop playback. lights when the unit is powered on. The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from Display the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position. WORD UP CONVERT Turns the word sync function on and off.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display Disc type indicator 5.1CH indicator Shows the type of disc currently loaded. Lights to show that 5.1-channel analog output has been selected GROUP indicator Channel indicators Indicates that the group number of a DVD audio disc is being shown.

  • Page 18: Understanding The Remote Control Unit

    Understanding the remote control unit LIGHT Use this to illuminate the white buttons on the remote control unit for several seconds. Number buttons Use these for selecting tracks by number, etc. HDMI Use this to turn HDMI output on and off. VIDEO OFF Use this to turn all video on and off.
  • Page 19 CLEAR How to insert the batteries Use this button to clear entry errors, etc. Remove the end cover of the remote control unit with a screwdriver. After checking the polarity (+/_) of two AA DISPLAY batteries, insert the batteries observing polarity, replace the Use this button to change the display mode.

  • Page 20: Using The P-03 Universal For The First Time

    Using the P-03 Universal for the first time When using the P-03 Universal for the first time or after the P-03 Press the UP CONVERT button twice to exit setup. Universal has been reset to factory defaults, it is necessary to select the digital output terminal.

  • Page 21: Selecting Output Terminal And Priority Playback Area

    Selecting output terminal and priority playback area Select a digital output terminal according to connected To select a digital output, perform operations up to terminals. Note that incorrect selection will result in no Step . Then wait for 10 seconds until the display audio output.

  • Page 22: Playback

    DVD VCD CD SA-CD DVD-A Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (L) again to close the tray. 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 Turn the unit on.

  • Page 23: Stopping Playback

    Playback control (with PBC enabled) video CDs Stopping playback With these discs, the number buttons can sometimes be used to select menu items. During playback, press the STOP button to stop playback. Jump between pages of multi-page menus (on some video With a video DVD or video CD, the unit enters resume mode CDs) with the SKIP buttons (.//).

  • Page 24: Selecting A Chapter Or Track

    DVD DVD-A SA-CD DVD-A Selecting groups and titles Selecting the playback area There are two types of Super Audio CDs, regular ones that Use the remote control unit’s GROUP/TITLE buttons ( contain 2-channel stereo and multi-channel stereo and hybrid to change titles and groups on DVD media. discs (two-layer discs) that contain Super Audio CD and If pressed during playback, these buttons start playback at the regular CD data.

  • Page 25: Repeat Mode

    DVD VCD CD SA-CD DVD-A DVD VCD CD SA-CD DVD-A Fast scanning Repeat mode Use the REPEAT button to select the repeat mode for When playing back, use the SCAN button (m or ,) to playback. Repeated presses of the REPEAT button cycle move backwards and forwards (sound is muted for DVD video between the following options: and video CD discs).

  • Page 26: Slow Motion/Frame Advance

    DVD VCD Changing camera angle Slow motion/frame advance When a scene recorded with multiple angles is played, the angle icon appears on the screen. Each time you press the ANGLE button while the angle icon is displayed, the camera angle changes. Slow motion During playback, press either of the SLOW buttons ( to slow playback in either direction.

  • Page 27: Selecting Subtitles

    DVD VCD DVD-A Selecting audio Selecting subtitles Many DVD discs include audio in different languages, as well Use the SUBTITLE button to select DVD subtitles. as stereo and multi-channel surround versions of the Repeated presses of this button cycle through available soundtrack.

  • Page 28: Lip Sync

    DVD VCD CD SA-CD DVD-A Lip sync Turning video on and off This function allows you to adjust the synchronization of the Use the VIDEO ON/OFF button to turn video output to the video and audio portions of a DVD. television (monitor) on and off.

  • Page 29: 2Ch/Multi Ch

    DVD VCD CD SA-CD DVD-A DVD SA-CD DVD-A Display dimming 2ch/Multi ch The display on the main unit can be dimmed to suit the When playback is stopped, use the 2CH/MULTI button to environment in which you listen to music or watch video. select either 2CH (stereo) or MULTI (5.1-channel surround) Use the FL DIMMER button to cycle between these audio output.

  • Page 30: Up Convert

    DVD VCD CD DVD-A Up convert You can convert the 44.1 or 48kHz sampling frequency to 1x, 2x < Super Audio CDs output a DSD signal (1 bit, 64fs) and cannot or 4x. It is also possible to convert the PCM signal to a DSD be up converted.

  • Page 31: Pal 4% Down Mode

    DVD VCD CD SA-CD DVD-A DVD DVD-A Word sync PAL 4% DOWN mode Use this feature to lock your entire system to a single sync This allows a 4% reduction in frame rate. PAL video plays signal (clock) by connecting this unit to the Esoteric D-03, G- back at 25 frames per second (fps), but movies are shot at 0s or similar device that outputs a sync signal, or when you 24fps.

  • Page 32: Changing The Display Mode

    DVD VCD CD SA-CD DVD-A Changing the display mode DVD video playback (on-screen display) (no display) Currently-playing title Elapsed time of current title Title Chapter Total Elapsed Total Remain 03/37 10:53 140:17 Currently-playing Number of chapters Time remaining for chapter in current title current title During playback, it is possible to change the display as shown...
  • Page 33 DVD audio playback (on-screen display) Super Audio CD/CD/video CD (stopped, main unit display) (no display) Current group Elapsed time of current track Group Track Elapsed Remain Number of tracks on disc Total disc running time 02/10 01:50 04:41 Time remaining for current track Currently-playing track Total number of tracks on disc Super Audio CD/CD/video CD playback...

  • Page 34: Hdmi Video Output Format

    HDMI video output format When the HDMI terminal is connected to a television or monitor, < You can also use the HDMI button on the remote control unit select the proper HDMI video output format. to turn ON (the format selected by the HDMI MODE button on the main unit) or OFF the HDMI video output.

  • Page 35: Hdmi Output Settings

    HDMI output settings When the HDMI terminal is connected to a television or monitor, Available menu item and options select the proper HDMI video output settings. When playback is stopped, press and hold the HDMI H_RGB MODE button for more than 2 seconds. Selects a video signal output from the HDMI terminal.

  • Page 36: Settings

    Settings (introduction) If no cursor is visible on the screen, using the left and right Turn on the main unit and the television or monitor. buttons changes between the top tabbed menus. Use the up and down buttons to highlight menu items within these tabbed menus.

  • Page 37: Analog Output Settings

    Settings (Audio) Analog output settings Digital output settings [AUDIO q Analog Out] [AUDIO q Digital Out] Outputs 2-channel audio. Audio is output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal and the If multi-channel program material is played, the multi-channel HDMI terminal. Select “ON” when using these terminals. material will be down mixed to two channels and the DOWN MIX indicator will light on the display.

  • Page 38: Audio Drc (Dynamic Range Controlling)

    Settings (Audio) Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Down mix [AUDIO q Audio DRC] [AUDIO q 2ch Down Mix] Analog Out Analog Out Digital Out Digital Out CD Digital Direct CD Digital Direct Audio DRC Audio DRC OFF * Group Playback Group Playback 2ch Down Mix 2ch Down Mix...

  • Page 39: Video Adjustment

    Settings (Video) Video adjustment Use the up and down buttons to select the parameter, and the left and right buttons to change the value. [VIDEO q Video Adjust] Sharpness Highlight the Video Adjust menu item and press the Adjusts the sharpness of the picture shown on the ENTER button.

  • Page 40: Progressive Mode

    Settings (Video) Settings (Language) Progressive Mode Audio language selection [VIDEO q Progressive Setting q Progressive Mode] [LANGUAGE q Audio Language] Audio Language English * Video Adjust Subtitle Language Japanese Progressive Setting Progressive Mode Subtitle Display Other DCDi OSD Language Move Return Select Exit...

  • Page 41: Subtitle Language Selection

    Subtitle language selection Displaying subtitles [LANGUAGE q Subtitle Language] [LANGUAGE q Subtitle Display] Audio Language Audio Language Subtitle Language English * Subtitle Language Subtitle Display Japanese Subtitle Display ON * OSD Language Other OSD Language Move Return Select Exit Move Return Select Exit...

  • Page 42: Language Code List

    Settings (Language) Language Code List Language Code Language Code Language Code Japanese (ja) 1001 Guarani (gn) 0714 Pashto, Pushto (ps) 1619 English (en) 0514 Gujarati (gu) 0721 Quechua (qu) 1721 French (fr) 0618 Hausa (ha) 0801 Rhaeto-Romance (rm) 1813 German (de) 0405 Hindi (hi) 0809...

  • Page 43: Speaker Size

    Settings (Speaker setup for i.LINK (AUDIO) and HDMI terminals) Use these speaker setup menus when the i.LINK Speaker Size (AUDIO) terminal or the HDMI terminal is connected to [GENERAL q Speaker Setting q Size] a surround sound amplifier with a decoder, and when you don’t use the speaker menus of the amplifier.

  • Page 44: Speaker Distance

    Settings (Speaker setup for i.LINK (AUDIO) and HDMI terminals) Speaker distance Speaker levels [GENERAL q Speaker Setting q Distance] [GENERAL q Speaker Setting q Level] This setup is effective in the following case only: Use this to set the relative levels of the speakers. You can set Set Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Audio of “Audio Digital the L/R pair together, and the center, and surround rear pair Out”...

  • Page 45: Test Tone Length

    Settings (General) Test tone length Digital output formats [GENERAL q Speaker Setting q Test Tone] [GENERAL q Audio Digital Out] Speaker Setting Size Speaker Setting Audio Digital Out Distance (m) Audio Digital Out Dolby Digital Stream * Video Out Level (dB) Video Out Stream * Display Setting...

  • Page 46: Tv Screen

    Settings (General/Video Out) 16:9 Use with a 16:9 wide screen television or monitor. Speaker Setting Audio Digital Out TV Screen 16 : 9 * Video Out S-Video Out S2 * Display Setting Comp. Video Interlace * Parental Lock PL-NT Conv. OFF * Caption OFF *...

  • Page 47: Component Video Output

    Component video output Closed captioning [GENERAL q Video Out q Comp. Video] [GENERAL q Video Out q Caption] This setting allows the selection of interlaced (Interlace) or The unit can play back DVD discs which include closed progressive-scan (Progressive) video from the component captioning information and show the closed captions on video outputs.

  • Page 48: On-Screen Display

    Settings (General/Display) Parental Control Speaker Setting Speaker Setting Audio Digital Out Audio Digital Out Video Out Video Out Password Set/Change Display Setting On Screen Display ON * Display Setting Level Parental Lock Angle Indicator ON * Parental Lock Country Code Background Black * Move...
  • Page 49 Setting the level of control Country Input Code Country Code [GENERAL q Parental Lock q Level] ARGENTINA 0118 AUSTRALIA 0121 AUSTRIA 0120 Speaker Setting BELGIUM 0205 Audio Digital Out BRAZIL 0218 Video Out Password Set/Change Display Setting Level CANADA 0301 Parental Lock Country Code CHILE...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In case you experience any problem with this unit, please take the Sound skips. time to look through this chart and see if you can solve the e Place the unit on a stable and level surface to avoid vibration problem yourself before you call your Esoteric dealer.

  • Page 51: Beware Of Condensation

    DISPLAY button doesn’t work. e Output of multi-channel audio requires that the unit is No message appear on the screen. connected to a multi-channel compliant D/A converter via the e Set the On Screen Display option to “ON” (see page 48). i.LINK terminal (AUDIO) and that the Analog Output setting (or the 2CH/MULTI button) is set to “Multi ch”.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications General Accessories System ....DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, Power cord x 1 Video-CD, Super Audio CD and CD Remote Control Unit (RC-1082) x 1 Power supply Batteries (AA, R6 or SUM-3) x 2 Europe model .

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