Esoteric P-03 User Manual (2023)

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE 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.

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 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.

<Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

<Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the 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 position.

<The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

<An apparatus with Class ! construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

For U.S.A.

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.

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.

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“ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING”

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ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE DELEN ER ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

Contents

Thank you for choosing Esoteric. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connection examples (connecting three D-03) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 i.LINK (IEEE 1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Front panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Understanding the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Remote Control Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the P-03 for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Digital output and selecting priority playback area . . . . . . . . . 17

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2ch/Multi ch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Programmed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Changing display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Repeat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Word sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Display dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Up convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Settings (introduction). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Settings (Speaker). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

Power cord x 1

Screwdriver x 1

Remote control unit x 1

Batteries (AA, R6 or SUM-3) x 2

Felt pad x 3

Owner’s manual x 1

Warranty card x 1

Conventions about This Manual

<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.

<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

<As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.

<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.

<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.

<Do not place the unit on the amplifier/receiver.

<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.

<When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.

<To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and always close the disc tray.

<Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

<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.

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.

<WARNING: Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit. This unit weighs about 30 kg. Seek assistance when moving or placing this product.

<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 Frame

of the unit

Steel foot

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.

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.

“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.

Type of discs that can be played on this system

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

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.

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 & CDRW discs may not be playable.

Caution:

<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.)

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

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

•DualDisc

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 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 nonstandard discs, you should contact the producers of the disc.

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

<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.

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

<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.

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

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

<Do not play 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 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.

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

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

<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.

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

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

<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.

Connect one of

these cables.

Three D-03 units are required to play multi-channel sound from a Super Audio CD without mixing it down to stereo.

First, connect the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal on the P-03 to the D-03 i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal. Then connect the other i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal on the D-03 to the next D-03 unit. Daisy chain the three units similarly (in random order). Connect the word sync terminals as shown in the figure (in random order).

When connecting clock generator G-0/G-0s to the P-03, connect the WORD CLOCK OUT terminals to the WORD SYNC IN on the P-03.

Setting of the P-03

Setting of the G-0/G-0s