Esoteric RZ-1 Manuel utilisateur

D01102420A

RZ-1

Integrated Music System

OWNER’S MANUAL.................... 4

MODE D’EMPLOI...................... 28

MANUAL DEL USUARIO........... 52

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.

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.

China RoHS

<The information in the following table is only applicable to products for sale in the People’s Republic of China.

<The products sold in the European area are manufactured in accordance with the European RoHS Directive.

<Les informations contenues dans le tableau suivant sont applicables uniquement aux produits en vente en République populaire de

Chine.

<Les produits vendus en Europe sont fabriqués conformément avec la directive européenne RoHS.

<La información de la siguiente tabla se aplica únicamente a los productos de venta en la República Popular China.

<Los productos vendidos en el espacio europeo se fabrican en conformidad con la directiva europea RoHS.

ENGLISH

<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 or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON

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.

<The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect

device shall remain readily operable.

<Products with Class construction are equipped with a power

supply cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug. The cord of such

a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective

grounding connection.

<If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed

batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive

heat.

<CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there

is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type

of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

<Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones

with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from

earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

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 ESOTERIC 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: RZ-1

Trade Name: ESOTERIC

Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.

Address:

7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California, U.S. A.

Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference recieved, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

“Super Audio CD” is a registered trademark.

“DSD” is a registered trademark.

Windows XP and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

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 equipment not expressly approved

by ESOTERIC COMPANY 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 as follows:

For U.S.A. and Canada

For Europe/Asia/others

Laser :

Type : OWY8075

Manufacturer : PIONEER CORPORATION

Laser output : Less than 1 mW on the objective lens

Wavelength : 770 to 810 nm (CD)

640 to 665 nm (Super Audio CD)

Contents

Thank you for choosing ESOTERIC. Read this manual carefully

to get the best performance from this unit.

Before Use...........................................................5

Discs ................................................................6

Speaker Connections ................................................7

Connections.........................................................8

Identifying the Parts (Main Unit) ....................................10

Identifying the Parts (Display).......................................11

Identifying the Parts (Remote Control Unit) .........................12

Remote Control Unit................................................13

Basic Operation.....................................................14

Dimmer/Muting ....................................................15

SleepTimer ........................................................16

CD/SACD Playback..................................................16

Connecting to a Personal Computer and Playing Back a Music File ......19

Setup Mode ........................................................22

Restoring Factory Settings ..........................................24

Protection Circuit ...................................................24

Troubleshooting....................................................25

RearPanelLayout ..................................................26

Specifications ......................................................27

ENGLISH

Before Use

Read this before attempting any operations.

Placement of the unit

<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.

<As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave

sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.

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.

<Do not place the unit on an amplifier or receiver or any other

device that generates heat.

<When the unit is turned on, switching on the TV may cause lines

to appear on the TV screen, depending on the condition of the

electric waves of the TV broadcast. This is not malfunction in the

unit or the TV. If you see such lines, keep this unit well away from

the TV set.

CAUTION

<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.

<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.

<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 on the cord.

<Always remove the disc before relocating or moving this unit.

Moving the unit with a disc inside it could cause malfunction.

What’s in the box

Confirm the supplied standard accessories.

Remote control unit (RC-1251) x 1

Batteries (AA) x 2

Power cord x 1

Felt pads x 4

< To protect the supporting furniture surface, you may stick the

felt pads to the bottom of the metal feet.

Owner’s manual (this document) x 1

< Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Warranty card x 1

Maintenance

If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth or

use diluted mild liquid soap. Allow the surface of the unit to dry

completely before using.

For safety, disconnect the power cord from the socket before

cleaning.

<Never spray liquid directly on this unit.

<Do not use thinner, benzene or alcohol as they could damage the

surface of the unit.

<Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch this product for

long periods of time, because they could damage the cabinet.

Beware of condensation

When the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a

sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor

in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct

operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, leave the unit

turned on for one or two hours. Then the unit will stabilize at the

temperature of its surroundings.

Discs that can be played on this unit

CDs that bear the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.

(12 cm/8 cm)

Super Audio CDs that bear the “Super Audio CD” logo.

<The multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD cannot be

played with this unit.

CD-R and CD -RW discs that have been correctly

recorded in the audio CD format (CD-DA) and finalized.

This unit can play these types of discs without an adapter. It cannot

play any other type of disc.

Playback of any other type of disc could cause loud noise and

damage to speakers as well as harm hearing. Never play back any

other type of disc.

<The logo should be on the disc label or the CD jacket.

<DVDs, Video CDs, DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and similar types of discs

cannot be played on this unit.

<Copy-protected discs and other discs that do not conform to the

CD standard might not play correctly in this player. If you use such

discs in this unit, ESOTERIC company and its subsidiaries will not

be responsible for any consequences or guarantee the quality of

reproduction. If you experience problems with such non-standard

discs, you should contact their issuers.

<Discs created by a CD recorder must be finalized before use with

this unit. If you are uncertain about the handling of a CD-R or

CD-RW disc, please contact the seller of the disc directly.

Depending on disc quality and recording conditions, playback of

some discs might not be possible. Please see the manual for the

device that you used to create the disc.

CAUTION

<Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.

Playing such discs could cause irreparable harm to the playing

mechanisms.

<Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs are not recommended because

their label sides could be sticky and damage the unit.

<Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not

use any protective coating sprays.

<Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabilizers

with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to

malfunction.

<Do not use irregularly-shaped discs (octagonal, heart-shaped,

business card size, etc.). CDs with these shapes could damage the

unit.

Handling precautions

<Always insert the disc into the disc slot with the label side up. Only

one side of a Compact Disc can be played or used for recording.

<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.

How to remove the disc How to hold the disc

Storage precautions

<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-temperature

and humidity for extended periods. Long exposure to high

temperatures will warp discs.

<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 locations where they will be exposed to direct

sunlight. They should also be kept away from sources of heat, such

as radiators and heat-generating electrical devices.

Maintenance

<If a disc becomes dirty, wipe its surface radially from the center

hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry cloth.

<Never clean discs using chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic

sprays and fluids, benzene and thinner. Such chemicals will do

irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic surface.

If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a disc, read the

precautions supplied with the disc or contact the disc manufacturer.

Discs

ENGLISH

Speaker Connections

Right Speaker Left Speaker

RZ-1 (back side)

ESOTERIC uses ESOTERIC MEXCEL stress-free 7N cable as

a reference. The following items are available in the ESOTERIC

MEXCEL cable series.

RCA audio cable BNC digital cable

XLR audio cable Speaker cable

RCA digital cable Power cable

XLR digital cable

Speaker cables

Connect the speakers with commercially-available speaker cables.

<Use the shortest speaker cables possible. As cables become longer,

electrical resistance increases and damping characteristics are

reduced. Moreover, inductance and capacitance also increase,

degrading the quality of high frequency sounds.

<Ideally, left and right speaker cables should be the same length.

CAUTION

<After all connections are complete, connect the power cord’s plug

to the AC wall socket.

<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.

How to connect

The red speaker terminals are +(positive) and 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.

Make sure to connect:

Marked +side eRed +terminal

Unmarked _side eBlack _terminal

Turn the terminal cap counter-clockwise to loosen, clockwise to

tighten.

<Be sure to connect each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise,

do not bundle the connection cords.

Using speaker cables with bare wire

Turn the terminal cap counter-clockwise to loosen it. Insert the wire

core through the hole in the terminal and tighten the terminal cap.

Using speaker cables with spades

Turn the terminal cap counter-clockwise to loosen it. Insert the

spade around the terminal and tighten the terminal cap.

Using speaker cables with banana plugs

With the terminal cap tightened, insert the plug into the jack on

the end of the cap.

<Read the instructions supplied with the banana plug.

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 bare wires. If the black caps become separated from the

terminals, return them to their original position.

Connections

After all connections are complete, connect the power cord’s plug to the AC wall socket.

<Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.

<Be sure to connect each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the connection cords.

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

RZ-1 (back side)

Wall socket

ComputerTuner, etc.

Turntable Digital audio device

Connect one of

these cables.

RCA coaxial cable

Optical digital cable

Supplied power cord

USB cable

RCA cable

ENGLISH

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 eWhite jack (L: left channel)

Red plug eRed jack (R: right channel)

LINE2/PHONO terminal

In addition to a cassette tape deck or tuner, you can also connect

a turntable with MM (Moving Magnet) type cartridge to this

terminal.

In setup mode, select whether you are connecting a record

player or another device such as a cassette deck (page 22 “LINE2/

PHONO terminal”).

When connecting a phono amplifier such as an ESOTERIC E-03,

set the unit to “LINE.”

<Connect the ground lead of the turntable to the SIGNAL GND

terminal of the RZ-1.

<When using a MC (Moving Coil) type cartridge, an external step-

up transformer or similar equipment is necessary.

SIGNAL GND

Connection of this terminal with the ground terminal of another

device may improve sound quality.

<This is not an electrical safety ground (earth).

<When a turntable is connected to the LINE2/PHONO terminal,

make sure to connect the ground lead of the turntable to this

terminal.

Digital audio input terminals [DIGITAL IN]

Inputs PCM format digital audio.

Connect any one of these terminals to the digital output terminal

of a digital device using a commercially-available cable.

COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cable

OPTICAL: Use optical digital audio cable (TOS)

<This unit’s optical terminal has a shutter. When connecting a

cable, insert it firmly in the same orientation as the terminal. If

you force the cable into the terminal in the wrong orientation,

the terminal could be deformed and the shutter might not be

able to be closed again.

<If the equipment that you are connecting has an on/off setting

for its digital output, set it to on.

<When connecting a DVD player, a digital broadcast tuner or

similar device, set the digital output of the connected device to

convert the output to PCM.

<Compatible sampling frequency is 32 kHz to 192 kHz.

USB input terminal

Inputs digital audio from a personal computer.

Connect to the USB port (USB 1.1 or higher) of a personal

computer using a commercially available USB cable (page 19).

<The USB port of this unit is type B.

<Compatible sampling frequency is 32 kHz to 96 kHz.

Power cord

Connect the power cord to the power cord receptacle.

After all other connections are complete, connect the power

cord's plug to the AC wall socket.

Do not use any power cords other than the one included

with this unit or a power cord specified by ESOTERIC. Use of

other power cords may result in fire or electric shock.

Identifying the Parts (Main Unit)

STANDBY/ON

Use this button to turn the unit on and to standby mode (off).

The blue indicator lights when the unit is turned on.

Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to enter the

sleep timer setting mode (page 16).

SOURCE

Use this button to select a source. Select the terminal that is

connected to the device that you want to play (page 14).

Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to enter the

setup mode. In setup mode, use this button to select an item

(page 22).

Eject/Stop (

)

In CD/SACD mode, press this button to stop playback. When

playback is stopped, press this button again to eject the disc.

When in other than CD/SACD mode, press this button to eject

the disc.

Remote sensor

When operating the remote control unit, point it towards here.

Play/Skip (

)

When a disc is loaded, press this button to start playback. The

unit turns to CD/SACD mode automatically.

In CD/SACD mode, press this button to skip forward during

playback.

In all modes, Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds

to mute the sound (page 15).

VOL (

−

)

Use these buttons to adjust the volume.

In setup mode, use these buttons to change the setting of each

item (page 22).

BA C D E F

Display

Disc slot

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