Esoteric P-01 manual

P - 01 SACD/CD Drive Unit Owner ’ s Manual[...]

2 CAUTION < DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN! < 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 THOS[...]

3 Optical pickup : Type : GH20707A2A Manufacturer : SHARP CORPORATION Laser output : Less than 1mW on the objective lens Wavelength : 788±5 nm (CD) 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 class[...]

4 Features Newest Generation VRDS mechanism for SACD (employing a magnesium turntable and SS400 bridge) The VRDS mechanism securely clamps the disc to the turntable, the diameter of which is exactly the same as that of the disc. This system completely eliminates vibration inherent to removable media and unwanted vibrations generated by the mechanic[...]

5 What’ s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. Power cord x 1 DC power cable x 2 Screwdriver x 1 Remote control unit x 1 Batteries (AA, R6 or SUM-3) x 2 Felt pad x 8 Owner’s manual x 1 Warranty card x 1 Conventions about This Manual < The types of functions and operations that can be used [...]

6 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. E E E E F[...]

7 Digital audio output terminals Digital audio is output from these terminals. Connect these terminals to the digital input terminals of D/A converters (D-01) using commercially available cables. XLR: Use balanced XLR digital audio cable COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cable IEEE1394 / i.LINK (AUDIO): Use S400 compatible IEEE1394 6pin cable To[...]

8 Connection to the D-01 (XLR) AUDIO IN (FRONT L) Amplifier AUDIO IN (FRONT R) Amplifier D-01 (FRONT L) D-01 (FRONT R) G-0/G-0s P-01 Connection to the G-0/G-0s and two D-01 converters XLR digital cable BNC coaxial cable XLR cable XLR cable When connecting the clock generator G-0 or G-0s, connect the WORD CLOCK OUT of the G-0/G-0s to the WORD SYNC I[...]

9 WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN WORD SYNC OUT XLR 1 XLR 1 XLR 1 XLR 1 D-01(R) D-01(L) D-01(SUBWOOFER) D-01(CENTER) D-01(SURROUND R) D-01(SURROUND L) WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN XLR 1 XLR 1 WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN BNC coaxial cable XLR digital cable When connecting to two D-01 units, connect the X[...]

10 Connection to the D-01 (IEEE1394) WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 D-01 (L) D-01 (R) WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 D-01 (SUBWOOFER) WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 D-01 (CENTER) WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 D-01 (SURROUND L) WORD SYNC O[...]

11 Connection to the D-70 WORD SYNC OUT XLR 2 (L) XLR 1 (R) D-70 RCA DIGIT AL IN When connecting a single D-70, connect the XLR outputs (FRONT L and FRONT R) on the P-01 to the digital inputs (XLR 1 and XLR 2) on the D-70. If you don’t have XLR digital cables, you may use an RCA coaxial cable to make the connection between the FL/FR output on the[...]

12 i.LINK (IEEE 1394) The i.LINK is also known as IEEE 1394, an international specification. This unit is already configured for i.LINK (AUDIO). By connecting an i.LINK (AUDIO)-capable device to the IEEE 1394 (or i.LINK (AUDIO)) terminal on this unit using an i.LINK cable, you can transmit SACD multi-channel digital signals that could not be transm[...]

13 Remote Control Unit Battery Replacement If the distance required between the remote control unit and main unit decreases, the batteries are weak. If this is the case, replace the batteries with fresh ones. Precautions concerning batteries < Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive “ + ” and negative “ _ ” polarities. <[...]

14 Names of Each Control (Main Unit) L A B C D E F H G K I J a b c g h j i k d e f[...]

15 Display Disc type indicator (SACD or CD) Shows the type of disc currently loaded. TRACK indicator Indicates that the track number of a CD or SACD 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 s[...]

16 Names of Each Control (Remote Contr ol Unit) STOP Use this button to stop playback. PLAY Use this button to start playback. Cursor buttons and ENTER Use these buttons to navigate in the setup mode. 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 ent[...]

17 Discs Audio CD: • 12cm or 8cm discs • Linear PCM digital audio Audio CDs are divided into tracks. SACD: • Single layer, dual layer or Hybrid layer • 12cm or 8cm discs • Digital audio (DSD) SACDs are divided into tracks. T ype of discs that can be played on this system This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos: ?[...]

18 Basic Operation POWER switch Digital Output Setting Press the POWER switch of the power supply unit to turn the P-01 on or off. When the unit is on, the ring surrounding the switch lights up. < Also turn the connected components (D/A converter, amplifier, clock generator, etc.) on. < When the WORD button is set to “IN” or “Rb IN”, [...]

19 PLA Y OPEN/CLOSE Opening and closing the tray Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. 1 The tray opens after a few seconds (this delay is normal and due to the movement of internal mechanisms within the unit before opening). Insert the disc label side up. 3 < Make sure the disc is located in the center of the recess in the tray in order to avoid any mal[...]

20 Skipping playback Press the SKIP button ( . or / ) repeatedly until the desired track is found. The selected track will be played from the beginning. < 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 sta[...]

21 Some SACD discs contain two or more separate audio areas such as multi-channel area, 2 channel (stereo) area and CD area. When playback is stopped, use the PLAY AREA button to select the playback area. Selecting the playback area Fast scanning During playback, use the SCAN button ( m or , ) to rapidly move backwards and forwards. Press PLAY to r[...]

22 Programmed playback Programmed playback allows up to 30 tracks to be played back in the order you decide. Press the PROGRAM button (either during playback or when stopped). If a track is currently playing back (or paused in the middle of the track), this track is added as the first item in the programmed playback list. 1 Use the number buttons t[...]

23 Repeat mode < Halting playback stops the repeat mode. < This feature is not available for all discs. < The following buttons cancel repeat mode: STOP, OPEN/CLOSE, POWER. T rack repeat When this is selected, the currently-selected track repeats. If another track is selected during repeat playback, the newly selected track repeats. Disc r[...]

24 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 of[...]

25 Wor d Sync Up Convert < Select 44.1/48 kHz for no upward conversion. < The DSD signal (1 bit, 64 fs) from SACD is output as it is without being up-converted. < 88.2-kHz signals are sent out of each XLR terminal when you select 176.4/192 kHz (4 times up sampling mode) with the output set to XLR DUAL. < There is no audio output when yo[...]

26 Settings (introduction) Turn on the main unit. 1 Press the SETUP button to enter the setup menu. 2 “AudioSetup” appears on the front panel display. < In this manual, factory settings are marked with an asterisk “*”. < Although it is possible to enter the setup menu while playback is continuing, not all menu functions will be availa[...]

27 Settings (introduction) AudioSetup GeneralSet 2ch/Multi SP Setup D-OUT Norm 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 T est Start T est T one options options options options options options options options options options options opti[...]

28 Settings (Audio Setup) 2ch/Multi setting 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* 2-channel audio is output. Multi-channel data is mixed down to stereo. Select this mode to listen music in stereo when using only two D-01 units[...]

29 Speaker distance 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 the 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[...]

30 T roubleshooting In case you experience any problem with this unit, please take the time to look through this chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before you call your dealer. No power e Check the connection to the AC power supply. Check and make sure the AC source is not a switched outlet and that, if it is, the switch is turned [...]

31 Specifications General System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SACD, CD, CD-R and CD-RW Power supply U.S.A./Canada model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120 V, 60 Hz Korea model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 220 V, 60 Hz Europe model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power consumption . . . . . . .[...]

32 Block Diagram RF Amp Motor Driver SACD ES-LINK Encoder ES-LINK Encoder DSRLL III UPCONVERTER (LS/RS) DSRLL III UPCONVERTER (L/R) Back End DSP DSD Decoder PCM Audio DSP Front End DSP Digital Audio I/F Transmitter Digital Audio I/F Transmitter Digital Audio I/F Transmitter Digital Audio I/F Transmitter Digital Audio I/F Transmitter Digital Audio I[...]