P - 01
SACD/CD Drive Unit
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.
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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Do not expose this apparatus to dripps 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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connection to the D-01 (XLR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connection to the D-01 (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connection to the D-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Control Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Names of Each Control (Main Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Names of Each Control (Remote Control Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Skipping playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fast scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting the playback area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programmed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Repeat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2 channel/Multi channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Display dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Word Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Up Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Settings (introduction). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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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 mechanical
systems. Also, this mechanism clamps the discs at a slight
inclination so as to compensate for warping or deformation
improving the accuracy of the optical axes of both the laser pick-
up and the pit surface of the disc. This is effective in reducing the
errors in reading the disc data as well as in preventing timing
errors from erratic data acquisition timing.
The P-01 utilizes a magnesium turntable. Magnesium, with a
specific gravity two-thirds that of aluminum, is lightweight and
has excellent vibration absorption properties that help achieve
high-speed rotation with extraordinary stability which are
required by an SACD player. What's more, a pair of highly precise
ball bearings is used in the spindle shaft bearing unit and 20-mm
thick SS400 steel is used for the support bridge that is directly
joined to a 10-mm thick iron frame structure.
Coreless motor using neodymium magnets
ESOTERIC has developed a new, long-life three-phase brushless
spindle motor for high-speed rotation of the large diameter
turntable. In cooperation with the turntable firmly held in place
with high-precision ball bearings, this motor minimizes rotation
irregularities and vibrations.
Completed through scientific validations including magnetic field
analysis, the optimized magnetic circuit reduces fluctuations in
the motor drive current, thereby lessening any effects on audio
circuits.
Pickup structure designed to prevent tilting of the laser
optical axis and speed feedback-controlled sled transport
The pickup used in the P-01 has a highly rigid sliding-shaft
structure that prevents the lens from tilting and the laser optical
axis is kept precisely aligned with the media's bit track. In the sled
moving mechanism a proprietary Hall element sensing-type three-
phase brushless motor is used and powerful electronic speed
feedback circuits control this sled mechanism for quick access,
thereby ensuring smooth, continuous lens movement with
superior response.
Highly rigid chassis to completely eliminate internal and
external vibrations that might deteriorate sound quality
The chassis that supports the mechanisms includes steel bottom
frame of 10-mm thickness and 4.52-kg (10 lbs) of weight. Thick
aluminum is used on the top, side, bottom and front panels. The
entire chassis is supported by Esoteric-exclusive pinpoint feet
(patent pending) made of case-hardened tool steel.
Total attention is given to precision in mounting mechanical
parts, the rigidity of the housing, and eliminating sympathetic
vibration. The front and side panels constructed of thick brushed
aluminum, and the rounded four corners, also of aluminum,
create a feeling of dignity and gravitas, befitting of a superior
SACD/CD drive unit.
Power supply section completely separated from main body
To exploit the transport potential to the full, the power supply
unit is separated from the P-01 itself. The - power supply unit is
equipped with three transformers: one for driving the
mechanisms and motors, one for handling control signals so that
the pick-up reads disc data with superior accuracy, and one for
handling digital signals in the clock circuit and other areas. WB
transformers, remarkable for small current loss and quick
response, are used for driving the mechanism motors and for
handling digital signals.
Upward conversion on CD playback
The digital audio is sent through a high-precision crystal oscillator
that generates ±3ppm of accuracy (temperature characteristics
included) and DSRLL III circuit to minimize jitter and do upward
conversion.
The upward conversion feature makes it possible to output a
maximum 192kHz signal when playing back CDs. When playing
back SACD discs, the DSD signal (1 bit, 64 Fs) is sent out as
acquired without upconverion or other processing.
Digital audio output
The output stage includes one multi-function XLR system (six
terminals: L, R, C, SW, LS, and RS are available for ES-LINK
output; two terminals: L and R for Dual AES output; and L/R
terminals for XLR output), one RCA system (L/R terminals), and
two IEEE 1394 systems. As an output having no upward
conversion function, one RCA (NORMAL) system is provided.
No SACD data is available at the RCA jack.
Esoteric-exclusive format, ES-LINK, making SACD digital
output possible
The SACD digital output is sent out of the XLR terminals in the
Esoteric-exclusive ES-LINK format, or out of the IEEE 1394
interface.
When "XLR DUAL" is selected as output and an SACD disc is
played , the output is automatically sent in the ES-LINK format.
Only the Esoteric mono D/A converter, the D-01, is ready for ES-
LINK at this time.
WORD SYNC
The word sync feature allows this unit to synchronize with an
external word clock. The input frequency is switch-selectable
between 44.1, 88.2, 176.4, 48, 96, 192, and 100 kHz. The P-01
is designed so that the phase shift between the word clock and
output sampling frequency is kept within 10 degrees when there
is no discrepancy between the two. This unit can be either in
"IN" mode or in "Rb IN" mode. When in Rb IN mode, a PLL
circuit devoted to a highly precise clock like the rubidium
controlled oscillator used in the ESOTERIC G-0s is activated.
Copper wires of 6N purity are used for primary internal
wirings, Further contributing to superior sound quality
High purity 6N copper wires are used for the supplied AC power
cord and most internal wiring that has effect on the sound quality
thereby improving the purity and texture resolution of the sound.
The insulating sheath is made of polyorefin, a non-PVC material,
used out of consideration for the environment as well as sound
quality. No PVC is used for any other wire insulation. The high
purity 6N copper cable is developed with the help of Acro Japan
Ltd. who also developed the highly acclaimed Esoteric "MEXCEL"
interconnection cable and high purity 8N copper cable.
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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
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The types of functions and operations that can be used for a
particular disc vary depending on the features built into 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 about the front panel display used in this
Owner's 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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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
attached to the bottom of the player. Although the outer feet
may appear loose, the weight of the unit causes them to
become firm and secure. The design effectively damps and
reduces vibration.
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WARNING: Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit.
This unit weighs over 60 pounds! Seek assistance when
moving or placing this product.
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To protect the supporting furniture surface, you may stick the
felt pads supplied with the unit to the bottom of the metal
feet.
Pin-point foot
Bottom plate
of the unit
Steel foot
Cover foot retaining screws
Cover foot
CAUTION
The product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and that no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the product.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.
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.
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