Esoteric AI-10 User's Manual
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1. HSI15N3 What s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it Remote control unit x 1 Batteries AA R6 SUM 3 x 2 Felt sheet x 3 Power cord x 1 Owner s manual x 1 Warranty card x 1 Read this before operation Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit on account of its weight Get someone to help you if necessary To protect easily scratched furniture you may stick the felt supplied with the unit to the feet 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 power2. Kl First of all turn on the power of the connected components FJ Press the POWER button to turn the Al 10 on power indicator POWER If the power indicator is red press the ON button of the remote control unit to turn the unit on see page 11 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 COAX OPT LINE1 LINE2 LINES LINE4 or PHONO i LINK PHONO appears only when the LINE PHONO switch is set to PHONO COAX or OPT blinks when the unit cannot perceive the digital signal In that case connect a digital device to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminal and switch it on i LINK will be added after a future hardware upgrade charged i LINK indicator blinks when the unit cannot perceive 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 knob 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 Al 10 off using the POWER but
3. gt The connected unit may not be in word sync mode while the Al 10 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 Al 10 i LINK AUDIO terminal The i LINK AUDIO terminals will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged No i LINK output gt Check the channel setting One Al 10 unit must be set to L R channel when multiple Al 10 units are connected The i LINK indicator blinks 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 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 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 pr
4. 110 W 110 W 1 kHz 8 ohms 150 W 4 150 W 1 kHz 4 ohms Maximum useful output power nosas asana 150 W 150 W 1 kHz 8 ohms JEITA Minimum impedance 31 cese t ee pec e a eed ERU Rc ioa 4 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion 0 08 96 at 110 W 1 kHz 8 ohms Frequency Response COAXIAL OPTICAL 5 Hz to 95 kHz 3 dB at 1 W 8 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio COAXIAL OPTICAL more than 110 dB JEITA Input Sensitivity maximum output at maximum volume LINE 150 mVrms LINE 4 PHONO MM 3 2 mVrms Input impedance LINE 1 66 kQ LINE 2 4 100 kQ LINE 4 PHONO MM 39 kQ RIAA deviation PHONO MM 0 5 dB 20 Hz 15 kHz Word Clock NAGCK ge cet dune ue IAE ML EE EN E BNC Quitp t level segs 2224 odere see tete ed au ane depu acie Rd sa TTL level 75Q Word Clock Output Frequency 44 1 88 2 176 4 48 96 192 100 kHz Accessories Power cord x 1 Remote control unit RC 1056 x 1 Batteries AA R6 SUM 3 x 2 Felt sheet x 3 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 20 Nous vous remercions pour l achat d un appareil Esoteric Lire ce manuel avec attention pour obtenir les meilleures performances possibles de cet appareil SOMME ciae aequa ee uoa FORO
5. 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 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 e f you lightly press the SETUP button the unit enters name and skip setting mode See page 15 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 Example When a CD player is connected to the COAX coaxial terminal and a DVD player to the OPT optical terminal Select CD for COAX Select DVD for OPT 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 The unit enters setup mode and L 1 gt appears on the display changes depending on your setting n If the INPUT knob is set to LINE 1 2 3 or 4 or PHONO GainL will appear instead of L 12 In this case lightly press the SETUP button again to show L T gt xxx If you leave the unit idle for 10 seconds the setup mode will be cancelled EJ Repeatedly press the SETUP button to select the input terminal to be changed ES L 1 LINE1 L
6. device Be careful not to create a loop X i LINK capable i LINK capable device device i LINK capable i LINK capable device L 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 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 General 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 button of the main unit to turn it on Remote control doesn t work gt Press the POWER button 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 7m 23ft 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
7. failure in your equipment Right Speaker Left Speaker m z 2 re n I 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 The inside diameter of spades should be 8 mm or more 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 wires 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 Connection using speaker cables with banana plugs Tighten the terminal cap and insert a banana plug C T For European customers In accordance with European safety regulations it is not possible to connect banana plugs into the speaker terminals on European models The holes into which banana plugs are inserted have been covered with black caps Connect the speakers using spades or bar
8. plug from the wall outlet always pull directly on the plug never yank the cord 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 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 Speaker Connection CAUTION e Switch off the power to all equipment before making connection Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit e 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 Use commercially available speaker cables 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 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
9. the digital signal from the OPTICAL or COAXIAL terminal After a future hardware upgrade charged if a device is connected to the i LINK AUDIO terminal the display will show its model name such as SA 10 instead of current input UNKNOWN will appear if the unit cannot find the model name E Channel indicators When the INPUT knob is set to i LINK after a future hardware upgrade charged channels selected in the CH setup will light see page 17 Remote Control Unit EN STANDBY ON When the POWER button of the main unit is depressed press the STANDBY button to turn the unit standby In the standby mode press the ON button to turn the unit ON When you press the ON button white buttons on the remote control unit light for several seconds 3 VOLUME Use these buttons to adjust the volume DIMMER Use this button to change the brightness of the front panel display P SETUP Use this button in Settings for Word Sync Volume and i LINK on page 16 Note that this button doesn t work in gain setting or name and skip setting see pages 14 and 15 3 MUTING Use this button to mute the sound d INPUT Use these buttons to select an input d Buttons for the basic operation of Esoteric SA 10 SZ 1 or UZ 1 You can use these buttons to operate Esoteric SA 10 SZ 1 or UZ 1 Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor of the SA 10 SZ 1 or UZ 1 11 HSIDN4 Basic Operation
10. to select the menu item to be changed SETUP If 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 Ell and El as required E 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 16 Available menu item and options W OUT Word sync output frequency Select the frequency of the word sync signal The factory setting is 100 100 44 1 88 2 176 176 4 48 gt 96 gt 192 e The word sync signal is output only when the WORD button is set to W OUT see page 13 S VOL starting volume OFF default The unit turns on with the last volume adjusted by the VOLUME knob to 20dB The unit always turns on with the volume you set here The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from 09 no sound to 20 dB CH and i RC settings for i LINK will be added after a future hardware upgrade charged Normal display Select this to exit the setup mode CH and i RC will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged CH Channel When the i LINK AUDIO terminal is connected to a digital device select the channels for this unit The fac
11. turn it off Other units with remote controls operate incorrectly gt Note that other units with remote controls may operate incorrectly because of infrared light overspill when you operate the remote control unit 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 Check the operation of the connected component No sound from a Super Audio CD gt Digital audio from a Super Audio CD cannot go through the OPTICAL or COAXIAL terminals Use analog audio terminals LINE IN No digital audio output The Al 10 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 LINE IN Unstable sound Speaker polarity is reversed Check all speakers for correct polarity Word Sync The display shows WRD ERROR gt The connected unit may not be in word sync mode while the Al 10 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 Check the frequency of the word sync signal see page 16 gt When you don t use the WORD SYNC terminal turn the word sync mode off see page 13 Buzzing noise produced at regular intervals
12. 2 LINE2 L 3 LINE3 L 4 LINEA i L i LINK C 1 COAX O 1 OPT normal display L 1 LINE1 i L will be added after a future hardware upgrade charged 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 LINEA terminal depends on the LINE4 PHONO switch When the LINE PHONO switch is set to LINE the default name is LINE4 When the LINE PHONO switch is set to PHONO the default name is PHONO e Skip function will not work at all if you set all the input terminals to skip 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 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 15 HSI15N3 Settings for Word Sync Volume and i LINK INPUT SETUP El if you want to change W OUT Word sync output frequency select an input to be changed by turning the INPUT knob INPUT W OUT can be set independently for each input while VOL is applied to all inputs El Repeatedly press the SETUP button
13. Connect these terminals to a Super Audio CD player SA 10 cassette tape deck tuner etc using commercially available XLR or RCA audio cables Make sure to connect white plug white jack L left channel red plug red jack R right channel LINE4 PHONO terminals In addition to a cassette tape deck or tuner you can also connect a turntable to the LINEA PHONO terminals Connect the ground lead of the turntable to the SIGNAL GND terminal of the Al 10 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 LINE PHONO switch Select PHONO when a turntable is connected to the LINE4 PHONO terminals Select LINE4 when a cassette tape deck tuner etc is connected to the LINE4 PHONO terminals E Digital audio input terminals DIGITAL IN Used for the input of digital audio signals from CD DVD etc The unit may be connected to digital audio source units such as CD players DVD players etc Use commercially available cables COAXIAL RCA pin digital audio cable OPTICAL optical digital audio cable TOS 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 The COAXIAL and OPTICAL terminals cannot transmit the digital audio from Super Audio CDs e The Al 10 isn t equip
14. D00968120A Digital Integrated Amplifier OWINER 5 MANUAL 88 2 MANUEL DU PROPRI TAIRE 21 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 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 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
15. Piles AA R6 SUM 3 x 2 Feutrines x 3 Cordon d alimentation x 1 Mode d emploi x 1 Carte de garantie x 1 Lisez ceci avant utilisation e Faites attention de ne pas vous blesser lors du d placement de l appareil en raison de son poids Faites vous aider si n cessaire e Pour prot ger le mobilier facilement rayable vous pouvez coller aux pieds de l appareil la feutrine fournie avec celui ci e Comme l appareil peut devenir chaud durant son fonctionnement laissez toujours suffisamment d espace autour de lui pour la ventilation Les orifices de ventilation ne doivent pas tre obstru s V rifiez qu il y ait au moins 20 cm d espace au dessus et 5 cm d espace de chaque c t de l appareil Ne placez RIEN sur l appareil e La tension lectrique fournie l appareil doit correspondre celle imprim e sur sa face arri re En cas de doute ce sujet consultez un lectricien Choisissez soigneusement l emplacement d installation de votre appareil Evitez de le placer en exposition directe au soleil ou pr s d une source de chaleur Evitez aussi les lieux soumis des vibrations et des conditions excessives en termes de poussi re chaleur froid ou humidit e Ne placez pas l appareil sur l amplificateur r cepteur e N ouvrez pas l appareil car cela pourrait endommager les circuits ou causer un choc lectrique Si un objet tranger a p n tr dans l appareil contactez votre revendeur ou un centre d assistan
16. R RR E bode dd 21 Avant utilisation 21 Branchement des enceintes 22 CONNEXIONS 3 An eres hb xr Qe fas cA resi ewe 24 T l commande ee Laren har bee ROREM EXE 27 Restauration des r glages d usine 27 Identification des parties 28 Fonctionnement de base 30 COUPUrE AUISON aua cud wed th hese oie du 31 Att nuation de l afficheur 31 Synchronisation Word 31 R glage de gain pour l entr e audio analogique 32 R glage de nom et de saut d entr e de la commande INPUT 33 R glages de synchro Word volume et i LINK 34 UNK IEEE 1394 22 5560 bad wide a its sata 36 Guide de d pannage 37 Caract ristiques 4224443844 due p age Ped e ey de du 38 Les fonctions relatives aux prises i LINK AUDIO n ont pas d effet pour le moment Elles deviendront op rationnelles apr s installation d une future option payante Super Audio CD est une marque d pos e DSD est une marque d pos e Le logo i LINK est une marque commerciale de Sony Corporation d pos e aux U S A et dans d autres pays Avant utilisation 1 Contenu de l emballage Veuillez v rifier que les accessoires suivants se trouvent dans l emballage apr s l avoir ouvert T l commande x 1
17. ce technique e Quand vous d branchez le cordon d alimentation de la prise secteur tirez toujours directement sur la fiche jamais sur le cordon e N essayez pas de nettoyer l appareil avec des solvants chimiques car cela pourrait endommager la finition Utilisez un chiffon sec et propre e Conservez ce manuel en lieu s r pour vous y r f rer ult rieurement 21 SIVONV Md ESOTERIC 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 L4Z 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 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 0307 MA 1193A
18. e wires If the black caps become separated from the terminals return them to their original position Connection 1 CAUTION Switch off the power to all equipment before making connection 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 CD player DVD player etc DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Super Audio CD player SA 10 etc CD player DVD player etc DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL WORD SYNC LINE OUT IN fl Balanced XLR pin M g A Jo CS S et assignment x e gt al gt S e a 2 2 a 1 g E 1 x 1 amp 1 COMMON o a 2 D 3 COLD C2 js fh Se v 2 7 3 D D E g EJ LINE PHO SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Tz 0 IN PA our COAXIAL f opricaL Gg e WORD SYNC X DIGITALIN IN a Tif an Lu ff U 72 gt z 3 3 D 5 o TD o 5 8 ROUL B AUDIO OUT Wall socket CD player DVD player tuner etc Turntable EX Analog audio input terminals LINE IN Used for the input of analog 2 channel audio signals
19. gital Transmission Content Protection This unit is DTCP compliant Data transfer rate There are three transfer rates 100 Mbps S100 200 Mbps S200 and 400 Mbps S400 This unit is capable of transferring data at a maximum 400Mbps For connection to an i LINK capable device use a commercially available S400 compliant i LINK cable 6 pin or 4 pin When connecting multiple i LINK capable devices avoid connecting a device having a slow transfer rate between devices having high transfer rates since this reduces the transfer rate of the whole system Connect devices having high transfer rates towards the source as far up stream as possible NOTES Among the i LINK formats there are MPEG 2 TS for BS digital sources 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 compatible with i LINK AUDIO to this unit If you do this unit and other components may not operate normally and may also become damaged In the process of data transfer avoid plugging unplugging the i LINK cables in use or switch on off the power Among i LINK capable devices there are some that if not turned on are not capable of relaying data Some i LINK capable devices will not respond to this unit s command This is normal and is due to incompatibility among i LINK devices The receiving device may not support the output modes of this unit Read t
20. hrough the instruction manual of devices you want to connect before making any connections 18 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 normally 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 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 branch out the connections This 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 does not work if data is fed back to the output
21. ined 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 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 Contents aar or venter cdd dude eR SURE RACER ec 3 Before USC ie dc s due tente tad Selle dete dun 4 Speaker Connection 4 CORPeCHODL sua ax ned ke Pied onu edd ddddu yat 6 Restoring factory settings 9 Remote Control Unit 9 Identifying the Parts 10 Basie Operallon ananda Bek cine athe dat pe ind 12 MUG eC aoe aa co idee 13 Dis
22. io The i LINK AUDIO terminals 4 pin x 1 6 pin x 1 will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged UZ 1 WORD SYNC i LINK AUDIO In addition to the digital audio from CD and DVD the i LINK SA 10 E kee dd AUDIO terminals can transmit the digital audio from Super 4 Audio CDs Connect the i LINK AUDIO terminal to a digital audio Al 10 WORDSYNC i LINK AUDIO source unit such as a Super Audio CD player SZ 1 SA 10 L R OUT i LINK AUDIO upgraded etc 7 Use a commercially available S400 compatible i LINK IEEE1394 cable 6 pin or 4 pin a ae The i LINK AUDIO terminal is an interface that transmits j data both ways between the Al 10 and an external device You don t need to be concerned with distinguishing Al 10 i LINK AUDIO between inputs and outputs LS RS Following settings are necessary for this connection Al 10 INPUT i LINK see page 12 WORD button One of the Al 10 that receives channel UR W OUT The others OFF see page 13 W OUT setting 176 4 or 88 2 see page 16 CH setting respective channels see page 17 i RC setting ON see page 17 SZ 1 UZ 1 SA 10 upgraded i LINK button PCM WORD button ON Analog Out setting Multi ch Digital Out setting ON CD Direct setting Normal Speaker setting necessary Remote Control Unit How to insert the batteries Remove the cover of the
23. n W OUT and WORD OFF o WORD 9 W OUT on The unit internally generates and sends out Word Clock The indicator lights You can change the frequency of the word sync signal See page 16 for details e Make WORD SYNC connections before powering on the unit e 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 off The unit does not output a word clock 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 13 HSI15N3 Gain Setting for Analog Audio Input INPUT SETUP You can adjust the relative volume between the LINE IN terminals Once the relative volume is set each component connected to the Al 10 will have the approximate same volume level Kl Select an input to be changed LINE1 LINE2 LINE3 or LINE4 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 The unit enters setup mode and GainL appears on the display x x 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 14
24. nit to work incorrectly 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 of e POWER SETUP 1 Turn the unit off and wait 30 seconds or longer 2 Press the POWER button while holding down the SETUP button Release the SETUP button when Setup CLR appears on the display All memories are erased and the unit returns to the factory settings HSI15N3 Identifying the Parts Front Panel o POWER SETUP WORD MUTING Display SETUP L JLc JCR Ls RS CLFE me Remote Control Unit OPEN CLOSE o a gt z 0 oO lt W Q E o o o oO OTO ki O Q pF m gt a ados O AREA REPEAT CD GROUP TITLE l4 el mn 2 SCAN TRACK CHAP GD CG ED OD STOP PLAY PAUSE C jw VOLUME AUDIO Note To simplify explanations instructions in this Exoreric 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 DIGITAL AMPLIFIER 10 Front Panel Aj INPUT Turn this knob to selec
25. o the left channel and the other as an amplifier dedicated to the right channel Speaker Speaker SZ 1 UZ 1 SA 10 upgraded i LINK AUDIO IEEE 1394 Al 10 L R i LINK AUDIO i LINK AUDIO Al 10 L R i LINK AUDIO The MASTR and SLAVE settings of the i LINK remote control function allow you to set one Al 10 as master and the other as slave so that the volume muting and dimmer of the two Al 10 s can be controlled in unison using one of the pair units 17 m z 2 nn n I i LINK IEEE 1394 The i LINK AUDIO terminals will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged The i LINK is also known as IEEE 1394 an international specification By connecting an i LINK AUDIO capable device to the 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 but in analog format in the past can be transmitted in its original digital format in addition to the capability of transmitting 2 ch linear PCM data 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 using i LINK both the player and the D A converter need to be compliant to the copyright protection system DTCP Di
26. ocated close enough 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 e Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 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 F 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 determ
27. otection 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 19 HSI15N3 General Power supply Europe models Sek ue eeu iEn doe tan ended n Regex dra bas AC 230 V 50 Hz US A Canada Models as va bus ouais ater dined das AC 120 V 60 Hz Korea model 2 AC 220 V 60 Hz Power CONSUMPTION untur endet rene Pier Gah oe PAM hete d ded 135 W TS REESE ORTU REED ETT nh te ied ERE 14 5 kg 31 15 16 Ib External dimensions W x H x D 442 x 149 x 383 mm 17 3 8 x 5 7 8 x 15 1 16 Operating temperatures uses sees imo e aen ERR EA 10 C 30 C Operating humidity 5 to 85 no condensation Storage Temperature sars sn eee nne ape de pe date eee a 20 C 55 C Digital Input Terminals Input format linear PCM 44 1kHz 192kHz 16 24bit DSD after a future hardware upgrade charged Coaxial JL TETTE RCA x1 Input l vel represia e more than 0 2Vp p 75Q Optical Lo cL Bee a a a ee dennen OPTICAL x1 Input level sre ots Ro PAGE aub Ve ded 24 0 to 14 5dBm peak The i LINK AUDIO terminals 4 pin x 1 6 pin x 1 will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged Amplifier Section Output POWeF an aba er rm re x E
28. ped with Dolby Digital DTS MPEG decoders The digital output setting of the connected DVD player must be PCM 4 SIGNAL GND connection Use a commercially available PVC covered cord to connect the signal ground terminal on the unit to the player s signal ground e 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 terminal sends out a sync signal word Connect this to the WORD IN terminal of a digital device such as the SA 10 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 Use only the supplied Esoteric power cord Use of other power cords may result in fire or electric shock Unplug the power cord when you are not going to use the unit for an extended period of time HSI15N3 Connection 2 F Reserved slot for i LINK AUDIO When multiple Al 10 s upgraded are connected using i LINK terminals cables as shown below you can enjoy surround sound from Super Audio CD DVD Video and DVD Aud
29. play DIMMING s saar aar Ree Rh subissent 13 Word SYNE ie csse mates eere ern Mle Fa LR de e dici decom 3 Gain Setting for Analog Audio Input 14 Name and Skip Setting of the INPUT Knob 5 Settings for Word Sync Volume andi LINK 16 LINK IEEE 1394 ina veeneman Ren ts 18 Troubleshootirig beta varden een 19 Specifications ann nent RE ae oe Td E EA DA 20 Functions concerning the i LINK AUDIO terminals has no effect at the moment They will become available after a future hardware upgrade charged 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 a 2 All electrical and electronic products 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 human 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 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
30. 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 e When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to LA ra 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 e The apparatus draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its STANDBY ON switch in the standby position e The apparatus should be l
31. remote control unit with a screwdriver After checking the polarity of two AA batteries insert the batteries replace the cover and replace the screws Take care not to pinch cables with the battery case Battery Replacement If the distance required between the remote control unit and main unit 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 Never use different types of batteries together Rechargeable or non rechargeable batteries can be used but not mixed together Refer to the precautions on their labels 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 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 direct sun or other light to shine on the remote sensor part of the player This may cause the remote control u
32. t an input In the setup mode use this knob to change settings B Power indicator Blue on The POWER button of the main unit is ON Red standby When the POWER button is depressed press the STANDBY button of the remote control unit to turn the unit standby In the standby mode press the ON button of the remote control unit to turn the unit ON Off The POWER button of the main unit is OFF C POWER Use this button to turn the unit on and off e SETUP Press this button to enter or exit the setup mode see pages 14 17 E Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at this sensor when operating the remote control unit F Display G WORD Use this to turn on or off the word sync function The indicator lights when the word sync is on H MUTING Use this button to mute the sound Ij VOLUME Turn this knob to adjust the volume Display El i LINK indicator After a future hardware upgrade charged this indicator will light when the INPUT knob is set to i LINK or when i RC is set to ON see page 17 This indicator blinks when the unit cannot perceive the digital signal 3 SETUP indicator Lights while in the setup mode 3 Message area Normally current input and volume are shown on the display OPT or COAX blinks when the unit cannot perceive
33. ton of Use the STANDBY button of the remote control unit to turn the AI 10 standby 3 Turn the connected components off L J O MUTING To mute the sound temporarily press the MUTING button Press the MUTING button again to restore the sound e While muting is engaged MUTING and the name of the selected terminal alternately blink on the display Display Dimming The display on the main unit can be dimmed to suit the environment in which you listen to music Use the DIMMER button to cycle between these settings FL Dimmer3 Full brightness FL Dimmer2 Medium brightness FL Dimmer1 Minimum brightness OFF The display and indicators are off 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 FL Dimmer1 In OFF mode when you press a button such as VOLUME the illuminations turn temporarily on Word Sync INPUT WORD 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 SA 10 UZ 1 or other devices that are capable of inputting a sync signal word clock Kl Select an input to be changed by turning the INPUT knob INPUT Word sync and its frequency can be set independently for each input E Use the WORD button to switch betwee
34. tory setting is L R UR front left and right channels C LFE center channel and LFE subwoofer LS RS surround left and right channels The icons of the selected channels light on the display CC JCe C8J i RC i LINK remote control function When multiple Al 10 units are directly connected using i LINK cables and you use this function the volume muting and dimmer of all Al 10 s in the chain can be controlled using only one Al 10 Since this function is available as long as AI 10 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 Al 10 s in the chain can be controlled using the L R channel Al 10 MASTR SLAVE When you set one Al 10 as master and all other Al 10 s as slaves the volume muting and dimmer of all Al 10 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 factory setting Select this setting position when the i LINK remote control is not used The volume muting and dimmer of all Al 10 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 Note When two Al 10 s are connected using i LINK cables and one Al 10 is connected to the front left speaker and the other Al 10 is connected to the front right speaker as shown below one Al 10 can be used as an amplifier dedicated t
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