Esoteric AZ-1 User's Manual
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1. 3 MUTING Use this button to mute the sound d INPUT Egoreric Use these buttons to select an input DIGITAL AMPLIFIER s Buttons for the basic operation of Esoteric SZ 1 or UZ 1 You can use these buttons to operate Esoteric SZ 1 or UZ 1 Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor of the SZ 1 or UZ 1 11 Basic Operation Kl First of all turn on the power of the connected components FJ Press the STANDBY button to turn the unit on The indicator is red in the standby mode It turns blue when the unit is turned on standby indicator STANDBY It may take several seconds for the unit to start outputting sounds Wait until WAIT disappears from the display El Select an input by turning the INPUT knob INPUT The current input appears on the left of the display Repeatedly turn the knob until the desired input appears on the display COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OPT2 LINE1 LINE2 LINE3 or PHONO i LINK PHONO appears only when the LINE PHONO switch is set to PHONO When you select a digital terminal the sampling frequency of an incoming digital signal or DSD appears on the right of the display i LINK indicator blinks when the unit cannot recognize the digital signal In that case connect a digital device to the i LINK AUDIO terminal and switch it on 12 El Play the source and gradually turn up the volume to the required level by turning the VOLUME knob2. Front panel features SETUP LS RsS LFE E Front Panel A INPUT Turn this knob to select an input In the setup mode use this knob to change settings STANDBY Use this button to turn the unit on and to standby The indicator is red in the standby mode It turns blue when the unit is turned on The equipment draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its STANDBY switch in the standby position C SETUP Press this button to enter or exit the basic setup mode Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to enter or exit Gain Setting for Analog Audio Input or Name and skip setting of the INPUT knob mode D Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at this sensor when operating the remote control unit MUTING Use this button to mute the sound F WORD Use this to turn on or off the word sync function The indicator lights when the word sync is on G VOLUME Turn this knob to adjust the volume 10 Display E i LINK indicator Lights when the INPUT knob is set to i LINK or when i_RC setting is set to ON This indicator blinks when the unit cannot perceive the digital signal In that case connect a digital device to the i LINK A
3. OUT i LINK AUDIO i i LINK AUDIO i LINK AUDIO i LINK AUDIO When you are using two or three AZ 1 units for multi channel listening connect them as shown here Setting of the SZ 1 UZ 1 i LINK button PCM WORD button ON Analog Out setting Multi ch Digital Out setting ON CD Direct setting Normal Speaker setting necessary Setting of the AZ 1 INPUT LLINK WORD button One of the AZ 1 that receives channel L R W OUT The others OFF W OUT setting 176 4 or 88 2 CH setting respective channels i RC setting ON CAUTION e Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit Be sure to insert each plug securely To prevent hum and noise avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or speaker cables EX Digital audio input terminals DIGITAL IN Connect any one of these terminals to the digital output terminal of a digital device SZ 1 UZ 1 etc using a commercially available cable COAXIAL RCA Use RCA pin digital audio cable OPTICAL Use optical digital audio cable TOS i LINK AUDIO Use S400 compatible IEEE1394 6pin cable e The i LINK AUDIO terminal is an interface that transmits data both ways between the AZ 1 and an external device You don t need to be concerned with distinguishing
4. VOLUME To turn the unit off standby To prevent sudden noise from the speakers make sure to turn the unit off in the following way 1 Stop the playback of the connected component 2 Turn the AZ 1 standby using the STANDBY button is m STANDBY D 3 Turn the connected components off o pue MUTING D To mute the sound temporarily press the MUTING button The display on the main unit can be dimmed to suit the Press the MUTING button again to restore the sound environment in which you listen to music There are three levels and an off setting e While muting is engaged MUTING and the name of the Use the DIMMER button to cycle between these selected terminal alternately blink on the display settings e Note that the OFF setting is not memorized when the power is turned off When the unit is switched off with the display off and then turned on again the display is reset to the minimum brightness e n OFF mode when you press a button such as VOLUME the illuminations turn temporarily on 13 Spies S This feature is used when you want to get your whole system locked to a single sync signal clock by connecting this unit to the Esoteric SZ 1 UZ 1 or other devices that are capable of inputting a sync signal word clock Use the WORD button to switch between W_OUT and WORD OFF W_OUT The unit internally generates and sends out Word Clock The indicator lights You can chang
5. between inputs and outputs The optical terminal is covered by a shutter Make sure that the cable is firmly inserted but do not force the cable when connecting it or removing it in order not to cause damage to the unit e The COAXIAL RCA and OPTICAL terminals cannot transmit the digital audio from Super Audio CDs e f Esoteric SZ 1 or UZ 1 is connected to the AZ 1 using an i LINK cable the following setup will provide you with the best quality sound i LINK button PCM Digital Output setting ON i Analog audio input terminals LINE IN Used for the input of analog 2 channel audio signals from a cassette tape deck tuner etc Connect the component with commercially available RCA cables Make sure to connect white plug white jack L left channel red plug red jack R right channel LINE3 PHONO terminal In addition to a cassette tape deck or tuner you can also connect a turntable to this terminal Connect the ground lead of the turntable to the SIGNAL GND terminal of the AZ 1 But if low frequency noises are heard it might be better not to connect the ground lead The cartridge of the turntable should be Moving Magnet or similar LINE3 PHONO switch Select PHONO when a turntable is connected to the LINE3 PHONO terminal Select LINE3 when a cassette tape deck tuner etc is connected to the LINE3 PHONO terminal 4 SIGNAL GND connection Use a commercially available PVC covered cord to conne
6. knob 7 Troubleshooting 2x et ocean edges 8 Specifications csse 9 Before Use What s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it Remote control unit RC 1056 x 1 Batteries AA R6 SUM 3 x 2 Felt sheet x 4 Power cord x 1 Owner s manual x 1 Warranty card x 1 Read this before operation As the unit may become warm during operation always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation The ventilation holes should not be covered Make sure there is at least 20 cm 8 of space above and at least 5 cm 2 of Space on each side of the unit Do NOT place anything on top of the unit 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 Do not attempt to clean the unit with che
7. 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 e When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to Aa 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
8. work gt Press the POWER switch of the main unit to turn it on gt f the batteries are dead change the batteries gt Use remote control unit within the range bm 15ft and point at the front panel gt Clear obstacles between the remote control unit and the main unit f a strong light is near the unit turn it off There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard gt Adjust the volume by turning the VOLUME knob gt Select the proper source using the INPUT knob gt Check that the speakers and components are connected securely gt Check the operation of the connected component No i LINK output gt Check the channel setting One AZ 1 unit must be set to L R channel when multiple AZ 1 units are connected No sound from a Super Audio CD gt Digital audio from a Super Audio CD cannot go through the OPTICAL or COAXIAL terminals Use the i LINK AUDIO terminal No digital audio output The AZ 1 isn t equipped with Dolby Digital DTS MPEG decoders The digital output setting of the connected player must be PCM Or use analog audio terminals Unstable sound Speaker polarity is reversed Check all speakers for correct polarity The i LINK indicator blinks gt Turn on the digital device connected to the i LINK AUDIO terminal When you don t use the i LINK terminal turn the i RC setting off The display shows WRD ERROR gt The connected unit may not be in word sy
9. 65205 Wiesbaden Erbenheim Germany Phone 0611 71580 This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records Model number Serial number 0706 MA 1033B
10. D00905700B ESOTERIC AZ 1 Digital Pre Main Amplifier Owner s Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 Jy 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings A 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
11. L 1 LINE1 El Turn the INPUT knob to change the setting INPUT Default name CD SACD DVD TUNER MD CD R TAPE PHONO MP3 TV SAT CATV DVD R VCR skip e The default name of the LINE3 terminal depends on the LINE3 PHONO switch When the LINE PHONO switch is set to LINE the default name is LINE3 When the LINE PHONO switch is set to PHONO the default name is PHONO e The name of the i LINK terminal cannot be changed as the display always shows model name of the connected device Only skip is selectable for i LINK e Skip function will not work at all if you set all the input terminals to skip E Press and hold the SETUP button for more than 2 seconds or leave the unit idle for 10 seconds to exit the setup mode Settings are stored even when power is turned off and the unit is unplugged If left unplugged for an extended period the settings may be lost 17 Troubleshooting In case you experience any problem with this unit please take the time to look through this chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before you call your dealer No power gt Check the connection to the AC power supply Check and make sure the AC source is not a switched outlet and that if it is the switch is turned on Make sure there is power to the AC outlet by plugging another item such as a lamp or fan gt Press the POWER switch of the main unit to turn it on Remote control doesn t
12. UDIO terminal and switch it on 1 SETUP indicator Lights while in the setup mode 3 Message area Alphanumeric display to show sources sampling frequencies status messages etc Normally current input is shown on the left of the display When detecting a device that is connected with i LINK cable the display shows its model name such as SZ 1 The right of the display shows the sampling frequency of an incoming digital signal when a CD is played back or DSD when a Super Audio CD is played back E Channel indicators Channels selected during CH setup light Understanding the remote control unit Note To simplify explanations instructions in this manual refer to the names of the buttons and controls on the front panel only Associated controls on the remote control will also operate similarly RC 1056 OPEN ON STANDBY CLOSE Y KT EY ON STANDBY 1 4 Use the ON button to turn the unit on O O O L Use the STANDBY button to turn it standby O O Ay 9 10 o CLEAR O0 Xo X DVD CD d B VOLUME AREA REPEAT Use these buttons to adjust the volume cC C 2 GROUP TITLE AUDIO ma i 7 SCAN TRACK CHAP 44 Oo ma OD STOP PLAY PAUSE d DIMMER Ca C D n Use this button to change the brightness of the front panel VOLUME display INPUT INPUT lt gt Id EJ SETUP c o Use this button to enter or exit the setup mode CENE SETUP DIMMER MUTING
13. ct the signal ground terminal on the unit to the player s signal ground Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground earth e When a turntable is connected make sure to connect the ground lead of the turntable L WORD SYNC output terminal This sends out a sync signal word Connect this to the WORD IN terminal of a digital device such as the SZ 1 UZ 1 etc For connection use a commercially available BNC coaxial digital cable 75Q impedance 3 Power cord receptacle After all other connections have been made insert the supplied AC power cord into this receptacle then connect the other end of the power cord into the wall socket Ensure that your AC voltage corresponds to the voltage marked on the rear panel of the unit Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt e In order to avoid the risk of electric shock fire and so on only use the supplied power cord e f you are not going to use the unit for some time disconnect the power cord from the wall socket i LINK IEEE 1394 i LINK is also known as IEEE 1394 an international specification This unit is ready to accept i LINK AUDIO By connecting an i LINK AUDIO capable device to the IEEE 1394 or i LINK AUDIO terminal on this unit using an i LINK cable you can transmit Super Audio CD multi channel signals that could not be transmitted except in analog format in the past Now a Super Audio CD digital signal can be transmitted in its ori
14. e CDG gt When your speaker cable has bare wire at the end Prepare the speaker cables for connection by stripping off approximately 10 mm 1 2 or less of the outer insulation Removing too much insulation may lead to a short circuit if the bared wired should come in contact with each other Twist the strands of the stripped wires tightly together The thickness of wires should be less than 4 mm 1 8 Sua GL 36 o elit Connections Master clock generator Turntable G 0s AZ 1 etc DIGITAL OUT WORD SYNC e or aa ae o p Connect one of these cables 9 qe eixeo YDY 9 g amp JNIT z S qe jeubip je ndo il xo 9 ge Jeixeo Ng 5 COAXIAL2 COAXIALI OO iLINK S400 AUDIO OPTICAL E No LINE2 LINE P LLINK S400 AUDIOy O UKO SO LINE PHONO LINE TN DIGITAL IN WORD SYNC SPEAKERS Q qu 1 9 qe VOU c L AUDIO OUT Tuner Cassette tape deck etc 6666 gt p102 samod parjddns Wall socket SZ 1 UZ 1 AZ 1 L R AZ 1 C LFE AZ 1 LS RS WORD SYNC iLINK AUDIO IN IEEE 1394 WORD SYNC i LINK AUDIO
15. e the frequency of the word sync signal See pages 14 and 15 for details e Make WORD SYNC connections before powering on the unit t takes several seconds to detect and lock to a clock If the received digital signal doesn t match the sync signal the display shows WRD ERROR WORD OFF The unit does not output a word clock 14 Basic Settings INPUT SETUP Kl Repeatedly press the SETUP button to select the menu item to be changed SETUP f you leave the unit idle for 10 seconds the setup mode will be cancelled El Turn the INPUT knob to select the options within the menu item INPUT Repeat steps Kl and FJ as required El Repeatedly press the SETUP button or leave the unit idle for 10 seconds to exit the setup mode SETUP Settings are stored even when power is turned off and the unit is unplugged If left unplugged for an extended period the settings may be lost W_OUT Word sync output frequency Select the frequency of the word sync signal The factory setting is 44 1 100 gt 44 1 gt 88 2 gt 176 176 4 gt 48 lt gt 96 gt 192 e The word sync signal is output only when the WORD button is set to W OUT see page 14 CH Channel When the i LINK AUDIO terminal is connected to a digital device select the channels for this unit The factory setting is L R UR front left and right channels C LFE center channel and LFE subwoofer LS RS s
16. ever use different types of batteries together e Rechargeable or non rechargeable batteries can be used but not mixed together Refer to the precautions on their labels e When the remote control unit is not to be used for a long time more than a month remove the batteries from the remote control unit to prevent them from leaking If they leak wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire Notes on use Point the remote control unit at the main unit s remote sensor within seven meters 23 feet of the main unit There should not be any obstacles between the main unit and the remote control unit Do not allow direct sun or other light to shine on the remote sensor part of the main unit This may cause the remote control unit to work incorrectly e Note that other units with remote controls may operate incorrectly because of infrared light overspill when you operate this remote control unit 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 O C2 SETUP 1 Unplug the power cord from the outlet 2 While holding down the SETUP button plug the power cord into the outlet All memories are erased and the unit returns to the factory settings
17. ginal digital format in addition to transmitting 2 ch linear PCM data and multi channel compressed audio signals If you have multiple i LINK capable devices you can connect them through other devices to transmit data between them so you don t need to be concerned with the order of connection Copyright protection system DTCP To play back audio sounds recorded on Super Audio CD or DVD discs using i LINK both the player and the D A converter need to be ready for the copyright protection system DTCP Digital Transmission Content Protection This unit is equipped with DTCP Data transfer rate There are three transfer rates using i Link 100 Mbps S100 200 Mbps S200 and 400 Mbps S400 This unit is capable of transferring data at the maximum 400Mbps For connection to an i LINK capable device use a commercially available S400 compliant 6 pin i LINK cable When connecting multiple i LINK capable devices avoid connecting a device having slow transfer rate between devices having high transfer rate since this reduces the transfer rate of your whole system Connect devices having high transfer rate towards the source as far up stream as possible NOTES Flow rate control This unit supports i LINK flow rate control Flow rate control means that audio data transferred via i LINK is first stored in RAM of this unit after which the high precision clock in the unit is used to retrieve the data from RAM to avoid the transfer jitter no
18. his way of connection allows you to connect up to 17 devices including this unit i LINK capable i LINK capable i LINK capable device device device i LINK capable i LINK capable device device Your system will not work if data is fed back to the original output device Be careful not to create a loop x x i LINK capable i LINK capable device device i LINK capable i LINK capable device m device i LINK capable i LINK capable device device The i LINK interface of this unit is designed in accordance with the following specifications 1 IEEE Std 1394a 2000 Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus 2 Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2 0 This unit is compliant with IEC 60958 bitstream DVD Audio Super Audio CD in the AM824 sequence adaptation layers of this protocol Remote Control Unit How to insert the batteries Remove the cover of the remote control unit with a screwdriver After checking the polarity 8 6 of two AA batteries insert the batteries replace the cover and replace the screws Battery Replacement If the distance you can operate your remote decreases the batteries are exhausted In this case replace the batteries with new ones Precautions concerning batteries Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive and negative polarities Use batteries of the same type N
19. ht channel Speaker Speaker SZ 1 UZ 1 i LINK AUDIO IEEE 1394 AZ 1 L R i LINK AUDIO i LINK AUDIO i LINK AUDIO The MASTR and SLAVE settings of the i LINK remote control function allow you to set one AZ 1 as master and the other as slave so that the volume muting and dimmer of the two AZ 1 s can be controlled in unison using one of the pair units 15 Gain Setting for Analog Audio Input n C 397O INPUT SETUP You can adjust the relative volume between the LINE IN terminals Once the relative volume is set each component connected to the AZ 1 will have the approximate same volume level Kl Select an input to be changed LINE1 LINE2 or LINE3 PHONO by turning the INPUT knob Start with the component that has the lowest volume level INPUT Fl Press and hold the SETUP button for more than 2 seconds SETUP S The unit enters setup mode and GainL gt appears on the display changes depending on your setting If you leave the unit idle for 10 seconds the setup mode will be cancelled El Turn the INPUT knob to change the Gain setting INPUT Adjustable range 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 16 E Press and hold the SETUP button for more than 2 seconds or leave the unit idle for 10 seconds to exit the Gain setup mode SETUP S Settings are stored even when power is turned off and the unit is unplugged If left unp
20. ions Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit Be sure to insert each plug securely To prevent hum and noise avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or speaker cables Note e The black speaker terminals are negative Generally the side of the speaker cable is marked to make it distinguishable from the side of the cable Connect this marked side to the terminal and the unmarked side to the black terminal e The metal portions of the two separate wires should not touch or an electrical short can occur Shorted wires can create a fire hazard or induce a failure in your equipment e Ideally left and right speaker cables should be the same length And the length of cables should be as short as possible for better sound quality Connection using speaker cables with banana plugs Tighten the terminal cap and insert a banana plug a CD Connection using speaker cables with spades or bare wire 1 Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to loosen it The speaker terminal caps cannot be fully removed from the base 2 Insert the wire or spade into the terminal and turn the terminal cap clockwise to securely connect it Make sure none of the wire insulation is under the terminal only the bare stripped wire 3 Make sure it is fastened firmly by pulling the cable lightly e The inside diameter of spades should be 8 mm or mor
21. lugged for an extended period the settings may be lost e f you lightly press the SETUP button the unit enters name and skip setting mode See page 17 for details Name and skip setting of the INPUT knob INPUT SETUP The names of the inputs shown on the display can be changed You can also set the INPUT knob to skip the input terminals that are not in use For example if a CD player is connected to the COAX1 terminal and a DVD player to the OPT1 terminal you can change the name of COAX1 Example When a CD player is connected to the COAX1 terminal and a DVD player to the OPT1 terminal Select CD for COAX1 Select DVD for OPT1 Select skip for other terminals Then only CD or DVD will appear on the display when you turn the INPUT knob Kl Press and hold the SETUP button for more than 2 seconds SETUP S The unit enters setup mode and L 1 gt appears on the display changes depending on your setting If the INPUT knob is set to LINE1 LINE2 or LINE3 PHONO GainL will appear instead of L 1 In this case lightly press the SETUP button again to show L 12 If you leave the unit idle for 10 seconds the setup mode will be cancelled El Repeatedly press the SETUP button to select the input terminal to be changed L 1 LINE1 L 2 LINE2 L 3 LINE3 i L i LINK C 1 COAX1 C 2 COAX2 O 1 OPT1 O 2 OPT2 normal display
22. mical solvents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry or slightly damp cloth To protect easily scratched furniture you may stick the felt supplied with the unit to the feet Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference 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 naphtha or alcohol as they may damage the surface of the unit Short Circuit and Output Protection OVER LEVEL blinks on the display when the short circuit protection or the output protection is activated In this case turn the unit off and check the speaker cables The metal portions of the two separate wires should not touch If there is no shorted wire turn down the volume using the VOLUME knob Thermal Overload Protection HIGH TEMP blinks on the display when the overload protection is activated In this case turn the unit off and leave it for a few hours to cool it down Also check the location of your unit Place the unit in a cool place and always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation 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 Speaker Connections CAUTION e Switch off the power to all equipment before making connect
23. n 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 General Power supply Europe modell 13 5 deae eae fer Rupe dbi qe Baked AC 230 V 50 Hz USA Canada model eeri eda renum ia ea cru bead d AC 120 V 60 Hz Korea model llsselee rss AC 220 V 60 Hz Power consumptlohr icc s ses ek ee ORR eee ob or E CR ed de de 45 W ba GIG ING ceana E teen cece e oats Aten te ele ale a ea 9 2 kg 20 1 4 Ibs External dimensions W x H xD 400 x 77 x 372 mm 15 3 4 x 3 1 16 x 14 5 8 Operating temperature liliis 5 C 35 C Operating humidity 0 0 0 0 esses 5 to 85 no condensation Storage temperature 2 ee 20 C 55 C Digital Input Terminals Input format aaan anaana ee DSD linear PCM 44 1kHz 192kHz 16 24bit i LINK AUDIO terminal 6pin x2 RCA x2 Input level more than 0 2Vp p 75Q OPTICAL x2 Input level 24 0 to 14 5dBm peak Amplifier Section Output POWEF a o du i saas tE peme aip ee 45 W 45 W 1 kHz 8 ohms 75 W 75 W 1 kHz 4 ohms Minimum impedance cesi 20 00 02 eee ee 4 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion 0 04 at 47 W 1 kHz 8 ohms Frequency Response COAXIAL OPTICAL i LINK 5 Hz to 95 kHz 3 dB at 1 W 8 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio COAXIAL OPTICAL i LINK more than 115 dB JEITA Input Sensi
24. nc mode while the AZ 1 is in word sync mode Check the word sync terminal for correct connection and the settings on the connected unit gt The received digital signal doesn t much the sync signal The proper word sync frequencies for Super Audio CDs are 44 1 88 2 or 176 4 18 Buzzing noise produced at regular intervals gt The connected unit may not be in word sync mode while the AZ 1 is in word sync mode Check the word sync terminal for correct connection and the settings on the connected unit Normally if this problem occurs the display reads WRD ERROR but this message does not appear when deviation in sync is too small and out of the word error detection threshold of the AZ 1 If normal operation cannot be obtained unplug the power cord from the outlet and plug it again This resets the internal micro computer which can be disturbed during electrical storms power interruptions et cetera 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 EA 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 huma
25. rmally associated with i LINK transfer This unit transfers commands to the playback device to change the data transfer rate and control the playback device when data accumulated in RAM exceeds or goes below a certain amount due to differences in clock frequencies in the playback device and this unit Flow rate control functions in transfers between this unit and another unit 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 amp M Protocol Never connect devices that are not ready for i LINK AUDIO to this unit If you do this unit and others may get erroneous data or be damaged Avoid plugging or unplugging the i LINK cables while the player is in use Preferably make all connections when the power is off Among the i LINK capable devices there are some that if not turned on are not capable of relaying data There is a possibililty some i LINK capable devices will not respond to this unit s command How to connect multiple i LINK capable devices Daisy chain connection You can daisy chain up to 17 devices including this unit i LINK cable i LINK capable i LINK capable i LINK capable i LINK capable device device device device Connection in tree structure If you are using a device having three or more i LINK connectors you may want to get the connection branched out T
26. tion 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 CAUTION Regarding Placement To maintain proper ventilation be sure to leave a space around the unit from the largest outer dimensions including projections equal to or greater than shown below Left and Right Panels 5 cm 2 Rear Panel 10 cm A Top Panel 20 cm 8 Thank you for choosing Esoteric Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit Before Use sisse eram tee emen R EE 4 Speaker Connections sod epa eR Re das 5 CONNECHONS 44 Lus Pani eder RR Eden E FU rra dr and 6 LINK IEEE 1394 eene bere eee ber ROS 8 Remote Control Unit ssassn ee es e eese 9 Restoring factory settings liliis iilis iss 9 Front panel features xoi suras a be Ebene 0 Understanding the remote control unit 1 Basic ODelatiOn d oda doeet dede ade Ng e Pe E 2 iut PER 3 Display dimming 000000 cee eee eee 3 Word SYNC renatus rade wisp an ik EAM es spa iced eae 4 Basic Settings i i esse geek 9 ee E pas 4 Gain Setting for Analog Audio Input 6 Name and skip setting of the INPUT
27. tivity maximum output at maximum volume LINE 150 mVrms LINE3 PHONO MM 3 2 mVrms Input impedance iiiilsills llle LINE 100 kQ PHONO MM 39 kQ RIAA deviation xu odere CER EORR S PHONO MM 0 5 dB 20 Hz 15 kHz Word Clock WACK naa ade dtacke tend on Sud betes doe suus pieddtbeeg sisfdes uehi BNC OUTPUT EVE sisse ane Fa ahead Dr up vd ade Ge ade beats Rte e dg i TTL level 75Q Word Clock Output Frequency 44 1 88 2 176 4 48 96 192 100 kHz Accessories Remote control unit RC 1056 x 1 Batteries AA R6 SUM 3 x 2 Felt sheet x 4 Power cord x 1 Owner s manual x 1 Warranty card x 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and dimensions are approximate e Illustrations may differ slightly from production models 19 FQOTERIC TEAC ESOTERIC COMPANY _ 3 7 3 Nakacho Musashino shi Tokyo 180 8550 Japan Phone 0422 52 5132 e mail eso os tec teac co jp TEAC AMERICA INC 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California 90640 Phone 323 726 0303 TEAC CANADA LTD 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario LAZ 128 Canada Phone 905 890 8008 TEAC MEXICO S A De C V Campesinos N 184 Colonia Granjas Esmeralda Delegacion Iztapalapa CP 09810 M xico DF Phone 525 581 5500 TEAC UK LIMITED Unit 19 amp 20 The Courtyards Hatters Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD18 8TE U K Phone 0845 130 2511 TEAC EUROPE GmbH Bahnstrasse 12
28. to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION e DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN e IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED For U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the imits 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 e Reorient or relocate the equipment and or the receiving antenna e Increase the separa
29. urround left and right channels e The icons of the selected channels light on the display mee RS i RC i LINK remote control function When multiple AZ 1 units are directly connected using i LINK cables and you use this function the volume muting and dimmer of all AZ 1 s in the chain can be controlled using only one AZ 1 Since this function is available as long as AZ 1 s are connected using i LINK cables you can use a different input type other than i LINK ON The volume muting and dimmer of all AZ 1 s in the chain can be controlled using the L R channel AZ 1 MASTR SLAVE When you set one AZ 1 as master and all other AZ 1 s as slaves the volume muting and dimmer of all AZ 1 s in the chain can be controlled using only the master unit This master slave control has nothing to do with the channel setting OFF default setting Select this setting position when the i LINK remote control is not used The volume muting and dimmer of all AZ 1 s in the chain cannot be controlled as a whole The i LINK circuit is powered only when the input is set to i LINK Normal display Select this to exit the setup mode Note When two AZ 1 s are connected using i LINK cables and one AZ 1 is connected to the front left speaker and the other AZ 1 is connected to the front right speaker as shown below one AZ 1 can be used as an amplifier dedicated to the left channel and the other as an amplifier dedicated to the rig
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