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Esoteric P-03 Owner's Manual

Esoteric P-03 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 P - 03 Super Audio CD Transport Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    < IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This product has been designed and manufactured according to Contents 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 Thank you for choosing Esoteric.

  • Page 4: Features

    Features 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.
  • Page 5 Highly rigid chassis completely eliminates internal and external vibrations preventing sound quality deterioration The bottom plate of the chassis that supports the mechanisms is 5 mm thick and weighs 6 kg. Thick aluminum is used in the top, side, bottom and front panels. Esoteric-exclusive pinpoint feet (patent pending) made of quenched steel support the chassis.

  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before Use What’s in the box Placement of the unit Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box High-quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin-point feet when you open it. attached to the bottom of the player. Although the outer feet may appear loose, the weight of the unit causes them to Power cord x 1 become firm and secure.

  • Page 7: Discs

    CD standard may not play back correctly in this player. If you use R/CD-RW disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or such discs in this unit, TEAC ESOTERIC COMPANY cannot be contact the disc manufacturer directly. responsible for any consequences or guarantee the quality of reproduction.

  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections 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 9 Digital audio output terminals These terminals output digital audio. Connect these terminals to the corresponding terminals on the D/A converter (D-03, etc.). Use commercially available cables for the following connections. XLR: Use a balanced XLR digital audio cable RCA: Use an RCA coaxial digital cable i.LINK (Audio S400): Use S400 compatible 6-pin i.LINK cable (IEEE 1394 cable) Select digital output depending on what terminals are connected (see pages 16-17).

  • Page 10: Connection Examples (Connecting Three D-03)

    Connection examples (connecting three D-03) 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 from a Super Audio CD without mixing it down to stereo. Digital Output setting i.LINK (see pages 16-17) WORD button...

  • Page 11: 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 ready for i.LINK (AUDIO). 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 12: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features POWER Turn power on and off. The ring surrounding the button lights when the unit is on. The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF position. 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 13 Front panel features (Display) Disc type indicator Indicates the disc type of loaded disc (Super Audio CD or CD). TRACK indicator Indicates that the track number of a disc is being shown. TOTAL indicator Indicates that the total playback time is being shown. REMAIN indicator Indicates that the remaining playback time is being shown.

  • Page 14: Understanding The Remote Control Unit

    Understanding the remote control unit Number buttons Enter the track number. 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. 2CH/MULTI Press to select 2-channel stereo or multi-channel surround audio output.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit PROGRAM How to insert the batteries Press to engage the program mode. Remove the cover of the remote control unit with a screwdriver. After checking the polarity (+/_) of two AA SKIP (.//) batteries, insert the batteries, replace the cover and replace Press to skip forward or backward during playback.

  • Page 16: Using The P-03 For The First Time

    Using the P-03 for the first time When using the P-03 for the first time or after the P-03 has been Press the PLAY AREA button twice to exit setup. reset to factory defaults, it is necessary to setup the digital outputs.

  • Page 17: Digital Output And Selecting Priority Playback Area

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

  • Page 18: Playback

    Playback Turn the unit on. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Each press of the POWER button turns the unit on and off. The disc tray and shutter opens. Take care to avoid pinching The ring around the button and the display lights when the your fingers in the moving tray.
  • Page 19 Pausing playback Opening and closing the disc tray Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once to open (or close) the tray Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to momentarily pause playback. and press it a second time to close (or open) the tray. The indicator lights when playback is paused. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to resume playback.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Track

    Selecting a track Selecting a track using the number buttons Skipping playback Use the number button to select tracks for playback. Use the Press the SKIP button on the front panel or the remote +10 button to enter the first digit of numbers greater than 9 control (.//) during playback to skip to the next or (repeated presses will show 1-, 2-, 3- etc.) and the single digit previous track.

  • Page 21: 2Ch/Multi Ch

    2ch/Multi ch Forward and backward scanning Press to select 2ch (2-channel stereo) or MULTI (multi-channel Press the SCAN button (m/,) during playback to scan surround) audio output. forward and backward. Press the PLAY button (y) to play a track you wish to listen to. Repeated presses of the SCAN buttons (m /, ) This mode outputs 2-channel stereo sound.

  • Page 22: Programmed Playback

    Programmed playback Programmed playback allows up to 30 tracks to be played back Press the PLAY (y) button when a program entry is in the order you decide. completed. Programmed playback starts. Press the PROGRAM button either during playback or when playback is stopped.

  • Page 23: Changing Display Mode

    Repeat mode Changing display mode Use the REPEAT button to select the repeat mode for Use the DISPLAY button during playback or when playback is playback. Repeated presses of the REPEAT button cycle stopped to select the display modes described below. between the following options.

  • Page 24: Word Sync

    Display dimming Word sync Use this feature to lock your entire system to a single sync signal (clock) by connecting this unit to the Esoteric D-03, G- 0, G-0s or similar device that outputs a sync signal or when you want to use a precision external clock rather than the one inside the P-03.

  • Page 25: Up Convert

    Up convert You can convert the 44.1 kHz CD 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 CD PCM signal to a DSD be up converted.

  • Page 26: Settings (Introduction)

    Settings (introduction) Turn the unit on. Use the up or down cursor buttons to change an option and press the ENTER button to confirm it. For details on individual settings, see pages 28-29. Use the up or down cursor buttons to change numeric values. Press the SETUP button.
  • Page 27 AudioSetup GeneralSet 2ch/Multi options SP Setup SP Size L/R Size options Stream Out options C Size options CD Direct options SR/SL Size options SW ON/OFF options Distance L/R *.*m options C *.*m options SR/SL *.*m options SP Level LR ***.*dB options C ***.*dB options...

  • Page 28: Settings (Speaker)

    Settings (Audio) Settings (Speaker) 2ch/MULTI setting Speaker size (SP Size) Use the up or down cursor buttons to change an option Separate settings are available for front speakers (L/R), center marked “>” and press the ENTER button. speaker (C), surround speakers (SR/L) and the subwoofer (SW).
  • Page 29 The Distance, Test Start and Test Tone settings will be required Test tone start (Test Start) after a future update of the P-03 to allow playback of the DVD Use the test tone feature to adjust the relative speaker level Audio format.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In case you experience any problem with this unit, please take The WORD indicator flashes. the time to look through this chart and see if you can solve the e The word sync mode is selected, but there is no clock problem yourself before you call your dealer.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications General System ... Super Audio CD, CD, CD-R and CD-RW Power supply U.S.A./Canada model....AC 120 V, 60 Hz Korea model .

  • Page 32: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram VRDS-NEO VRDS-NEO Motor Driver RF Amp Super Audio CD Front End DSP DSD Decoder (DVD-Audio) Back End DSP PCM Audio DSP 60958 Master Word IN WORD IN Clock X'tal Digital XLR 1 Audio I/F Transmitter DSRLL III Upconverter Digital (L/R) XLR 2...

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