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D00905500A
Universal Player
Owner's Manual


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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.
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.
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.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
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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 STANDBY switch in the standby 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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Optical pickup :
Type
: SPU3162B
Manufacturer : NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION
Laser output : Less than 0.8mW(CD) or 0.69mW(DVD) on
the objective lens
Wavelength : 785±15 nm (CD), 655+5/­10 nm (DVD)
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 .
For U.S.A.
Contents
Thank you for choosing Esoteric. Read this manual
carefully to get the best performance from this unit.
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connection to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connections to an amplifier, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Understanding the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting a chapter or track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Skipping playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting the playback area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting groups and titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Repeat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fast scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Slow motion/frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing camera angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Display dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lip sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Word sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning video on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting i.LINK, HDMI, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
i.LINK (AUDIO) Output Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
HDMI Output Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Analog output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Digital output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CD Digital Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Controlling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Group playback mode (DVD audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Downmix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Video adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Progressive scan setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Audio language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Subtitle language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Displaying subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
On-screen display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Digital output formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
S-Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Component video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
PAL-NTSC conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Still mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Angle indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Background color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
For U.S.A.
For Canada
(bottom of the unit)
For Europe/Asia/others


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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
Screwdriver x 1
Felt sheet x 4
Power cord x 1
Owner's manual x 1
Warranty card x 1
Conventions about This Manual
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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. In this event,
follow the instructions given on the screen. This Owner's
Manual only covers basic disc operations.
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For some operations, the PROHIBIT icon "A" may appear on
the screen. This indicates that the operation described in this
Operations Manual is not permitted for the current disc.
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The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display
used in this Operations Manual are purely for the purposes of
explanation. The actual displays may differ slightly from what
are shown here.
Read this before operation
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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.
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To protect easily scratched furniture, you may stick the felt
supplied with the unit to the feet.
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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.
Before Use
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.
CAUTION
Ensure this product is not exposed to dripping or splashing
and that no object filled with liquids, such as vases, is placed
on the product.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit. Allow adequate air circulation
around this product.
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.


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Restoring factory settings
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. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
2. While holding down the L/H button, plug the power cord
into the outlet.
Release the L/H button when "Setup CLR" appears on the
display.
All memories are erased, and the unit returns to the factory
settings.
"DTS" and "DTS 96/24" are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
"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.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
The UZ-1 player uses six DACs with high-quality 14-bit
216MHz processing for video output. This type of DAC, the
ADV7314, employs new Noise shaping Video (NSV)
technology from Analog Devices, Inc. of the USA.
NSV technology uses multi-bit delta-sigma conversion,
removing video noise and providing low noise and high
linearity, without the loss of information that is often
associated with analog filtering systems.
Noise Shaped Video and NSV are registered trademarks of
Analog Devices, Inc.
To eliminate "jaggies" and produce clear natural images, the
UZ-1 uses DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing)
technology. The circuits employed are from the Faroudja
business devision of Genesis Microchip, and enable hardware
based diagonal line detection and smoothing from a pixel
based image. As a result, smoother progressive-scan images
can be produced, with "jaggie" noise reduced by interpolation
techniques.
Changing the Color System (NTSC/PAL)
If you experience picture distortion or are unable to view the
monitor image, you may need to change the color setting to
match your TV.
1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
2. While holding down the y/ J button of the main unit, plug
the power cord into the outlet.
3. While "V Set NTSC" (or "V Set PAL") is displayed on the front
panel display, press the / button.
The display changes to "V Set PAL" (or "V Set NTSC").
Select "V Set PAL" when a PAL TV (European standard) is
connected. Select "V Set NTSC" when a NTSC TV (American
standard) is connected.
4. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Note that you have to unplug the power cord before each
change.
About MOD.(Modulation) PAL:
Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV
system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically
switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without
vertical shrinkage.
If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not
be able to view NTSC disc because the picture may roll. If the
TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops
rolling. On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving
black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a
malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC-PAL conversion.