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Discs

Audio CD:

• 12cm or 8cm discs
• Linear PCM digital audio

Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

Super Audio CD:

• Single layer, dual layer or Hybrid layer
• 12cm or 8cm discs
• Digital audio (DSD)

Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

Type of discs that can be played on this
system

This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos:

About CD-R/CD-RW

CD-R/RW discs recorded in Audio CD format and finalized
correctly are playable. But depending on the quality of the
disc and/or the condition of the recording, some CD-R & CD-
RW discs may not be playable.

Caution:

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If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is
recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it
may not play because of the settings of the application
software used to create the disc. (Check with the software
publisher for more detailed information.)

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Unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW discs cannot be played.

How to remove the disc

How to hold the disc

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Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up.
(Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side.)

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To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the
center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by
the edges.

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Should the disc become dirty, wipe the surface radially (from
the center hole outward towards the outer edge) with a soft,
dry cloth:

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Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or
fluid, benzine or thinner to clean the discs. Such chemicals
will do irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic surface.

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Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust
and  scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”

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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and
temperature for extended periods. Long exposure to high
temperatures will warp the disc.

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Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.
Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playing
mechanisms.

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CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of
heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important
that they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight
will fall on them, and which is away from sources of heat
such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.

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Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs aren’t recommended, as the
label side might be sticky and damage the unit.

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Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do
not use any protective coating spray.

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Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information
on the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen,
as this may cause damage to the recorded side.

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Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD
stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and
cause them to malfunction.

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Do not use irregular shape CDs (octagonal, heart shaped,
business card size, etc.). CDs of this sort can damage the unit:

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If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-
R/CD-RW disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or
contact the disc manufacturer directly.

Following discs cannot be played with this
unit:

• DVD, CD-G, Data part of CD-EXTRA, PHOTO CD, CD-ROM

and DVD-ROM discs

• illegally produced discs
• scratched or damaged discs
• discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints

Warning: 

If you attempt to play back such discs, there is a risk that sudden
loud noise can blast over the speakers at full volume and cause
damage to the speakers and your hearing.

Copy-protected discs, DualDiscs and other discs that do not
conform to the CD standard may not play back correctly in this
player. If you use such discs in this unit, TEAC ESOTERIC
COMPANY cannot be responsible for any consequences or
guarantee the quality of reproduction. If you experience
problems with such non-standard discs, you should contact the
producers of the disc.

Summary of Contents for Esoteric X-03

Page 1: ...D00864300C Super Audio CD CD Player Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...apparatus Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit The apparatus draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off posi...

Page 3: ...playback area 14 Repeat mode 15 Analog output 2CH MULTI 15 Programmed playback 16 Display dimming 17 Changing the display mode 18 Clock Mode 18 i LINK AUDIO Output Setting 19 i LINK IEEE 1394 20 Setti...

Page 4: ...udio CD playback This coupled with the clamping turntable and the precision ball bearings eliminate irregular rotation and vibration Neodymium stabilizes the motor s driving current reducing influence...

Page 5: ...s All audio channels use Burr Brown 24 bit DA converters PCM1704 Improved linearity is achieved for the two front channels by the use of dual converters for each channel The audio DAC boards employ a...

Page 6: ...net 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 When removing the power plug from the wall o...

Page 7: ...ay any disc that is warped deformed or damaged Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playing mechanisms CD R and CD RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat and ultraviolet ra...

Page 8: ...es together with the AC power cord or speaker cables i LINK cable RCA coaxial cable optical digital cable BNC coaxial cable XLR cable Balanced XLR pin assignment Stereo amplifier Master clock generato...

Page 9: ...minal Use a commercially available S400 compatible i LINK IEEE1394 6pin cable to connect the unit to an amplifier When using this terminal set the i LINK output setting to i 60958 or i PCM see page 19...

Page 10: ...e button lights up PAUSE Use this to pause playback When playback is temporarily paused the ring surrounding this button lights up SKIP Use these for skip operations Pressing and holding these buttons...

Page 11: ...tton to enter or exit the setup menu OPEN CLOSE Use this to open and close the disc tray CLEAR Use this button to clear entry errors etc DISPLAY Use this button to change the display mode FL DIMMER Us...

Page 12: ...se Point the remote control unit at the player s remote sensor within seven meters 23 feet of the player There should not be any obstacles between the player and the remote control unit Do not allow d...

Page 13: ...4 The tray will close Take care not to trap your fingers in the tray The unit reads the disc this may take a little time Press the PLAY button to start playback 5 Pausing playback Press the PAUSE but...

Page 14: ...In programmed playback mode these buttons will move between tracks in the programmed order Selecting a track Use the number button to select tracks for playback Use the 10 button to enter the first d...

Page 15: ...repeat REPEAT DSC whole disc repeat REPEAT OFF no repeat Analog output 2CH MULTI When playback is stopped use the 2CH MULTI button to select either 2CH stereo or MULTI multi channel surround audio out...

Page 16: ...button and 0 through 9 buttons in exactly the same way as when selecting tracks Continue pressing the number buttons to add tracks Clear mistakes with the CLEAR button the last entry is cleared You ca...

Page 17: ...tton also clears the program 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...

Page 18: ...external unit such as the Esoteric G 25U D 70 or G 0s to synchronize your whole audio system Use the CLOCK MODE main unit button to switch between Word ON and Word OFF When the unit is synchronizing t...

Page 19: ...to Multi ch to output the surround sound from a Super Audio CD When the Analog Out setting is set to 2ch the multi channel sound is downmixed to 2 channels In case you experience any problem with the...

Page 20: ...ossible NOTES Among the i LINK formats there are MPEG 2 TS for BS digital source and DV for digital video for DVD recorders as well as the i LINK AUDIO A M Protocol Never connect devices that are not...

Page 21: ...in Use the cursor buttons to navigate the menus 3 When an 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 4 Exit...

Page 22: ...istance 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 Test Start Test Tone options options options options options options options options options option...

Page 23: ...ngs Speaker Setup 1 Use these speaker setup menus when the i LINK AUDIO terminal is connected to a surround sound amplifier and when you don t use the speaker menus of the amplifier There is no need f...

Page 24: ...surround pair cannot be greater than the distance set for the L R pair and must be within 9m of that distance So with the L R pair set at 5m the SR SL pair distance can be set from 0m to 5m Speaker l...

Page 25: ...utton of the remote control unit to change the settings see page 15 23 e Change the speaker configuration if necessary see page 23 e Super Audio CDs may have more than one playback area not all of whi...

Page 26: ...ms 600 Frequency response 5Hz 58 kHz Super Audio CD Signal to Noise Ratio S N 112 dB Super Audio CD 1 kHz Dynamic range 106 dB Super Audio CD 1 kHz Total harmonic distortion 0 001 Super Audio CD 1 kHz...

Page 27: ...27 Dimensions 153mm 332mm 353mm 442mm...

Page 28: ...o jp TEAC AMERICA INC 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California 90640 Phone 323 726 0303 TEAC CANADA LTD 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1Z8 Canada Phone 905 890 8008 TEAC MEXICO S A De C...

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