Teac Esoteric K-05, Owner'S Manual

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Before use
Read this before attempting any operations.
CAUTION
Do not move the unit during playback.
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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.
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as
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printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this
matter, consult an electrician.
Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the
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circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should get into
the unit, contact your dealer or service company.
When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull
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directly on the plug, never yank on the cord.
Always remove the disc before relocating or moving this unit.
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Moving the unit with a disc inside could cause a malfunction.
Maintenance
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth or
use diluted mild liquid soap. Allow the surface of the unit to dry
completely before using.
For safety, disconnect the power cord from the socket before
cleaning.
Never spray liquid directly on this unit.
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Do not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage the surface of
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the unit.
Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch this product for
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long periods of time, because they could damage the cabinet.
Beware of condensation
When the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a
sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation on
the lens of CD/SACD player. Vapor in the air could cause condensation
on the internal mechanism, making proper operation impossible. If
this occurs, or as a preventative measure, leave the unit turned on for
one or two hours. This will allow the unit to adjust to the temperature
of its surroundings.
Discs (1)
Discs that can be played on this unit
CDs that bear the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.
12cm (4.7") or 8cm (3.15") discs
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Linear PCM digital audio
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Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
Super Audio CDs that bear the “Super Audio CD” logo.
Single layer, dual layer or hybrid layer
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12cm (4.7") discs
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Digital audio (DSD)
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Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been correctly recorded
in the audio CD format (CD-DA) and finalized.
This unit can play these types of discs without an adapter. It cannot
play any other type of disc.
Playback of any other disc type could result in an unpleasant loud
noise, damage to the speakers as well as potential harm to your
hearing. Never play back any other type of disc.
The logo should be on the disc label or the CD jacket.
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DVDs, Video CDs, DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and similar types of
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discs cannot be played on this unit.
Copy-protected discs and other discs that do not conform
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to the CD standard might not play correctly in this player. If
you use such discs in this unit, ESOTERIC company and its
subsidiaries will not be responsible for any consequences
or guarantee the quality of reproduction. If you experience
problems with such non-standard discs, you should contact
their issuers.
Discs created by a CD recorder must be finalized before use
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with this unit. If you are uncertain about the handling of a CD-R
or CD-RW disc, please contact the seller of the disc directly.
Depending on disc quality and recording conditions, playback of
some discs might not be possible. Please see the manual for the
device that you used to create the disc.