P - 01 SACD/CD Drive Unit Owner’s Manual
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Features Newest Generation VRDS mechanism for SACD (employing a magnesium turntable and SS400 bridge) The VRDS mechanism securely clamps the disc to the turntable, the diameter of which is exactly the same as that of the disc. This system completely eliminates vibration inherent to removable media and unwanted vibrations generated by the mechanical systems.
Before Use What’s in the box Placement of the unit Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. High-quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin-point feet attached to the bottom of the player. Although the outer feet may appear loose, the weight of the unit causes them to become firm and secure. The design effectively damps and reduces vibration. < WARNING: Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit.
Connections CAUTION: < 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.
A Digital audio output terminals Digital audio is output from these terminals. Connect these terminals to the digital input terminals of D/A converters (D-01) using commercially available cables. XLR: Use balanced XLR digital audio cable COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cable IEEE1394 / i.LINK (AUDIO): Use S400 compatible IEEE1394 6pin cable To output digital surround sound from SACD discs, the ES-LINK compatible D/A converter, or an IEEE1394 (i.LINK S400 (AUDIO)) compatible D/A converter is necessary.
Connection to the D-01 (XLR) Connection to the G-0/G-0s and two D-01 converters P-01 XLR digital cable D-01 (FRONT L) Amplifier AUDIO IN (FRONT L) XLR cable D-01 (FRONT R) Amplifier AUDIO IN (FRONT R) G-0/G-0s When connecting the clock generator G-0 or G-0s, connect the WORD CLOCK OUT of the G-0/G-0s to the WORD SYNC IN of the P-01 and D-01.
Connection to 6 sets of D-01 XLR digital cable BNC coaxial cable WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN XLR 1 XLR 1 WORD SYNC OUT D-01(SURROUND L) D-01(R) WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN XLR 1 XLR 1 WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN D-01(SURROUND R) D-01(L) WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN D-01(SUBWOOFER) When connecting to two D-01 units, connect the XLR terminals (FRONT L and FRONT R) of the P-01 to the XLR terminal (1 or 2) of each D-01.
Connection to the D-01 (IEEE1394) D-01 (R) IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 BNC coaxial cable IEEE 1394 cable D-01 (L) WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC OUT WORD SYNC IN WORD SYNC IN Six D-01 units are required in order to play multi-channel SACD layers on Hybrid discs without mixing them down to stereo. When connecting two D-01 units, connect either IEEE 1394 terminal on the P-01 to the same labeled terminal on the D-01.
Connection to the D-70 RCA coaxial cable XLR digital cable BNC coaxial cable WORD SYNC OUT XLR 1 (R) XLR 2 (L) RCA DIGITAL IN D-70 When connecting a single D-70, connect the XLR outputs (FRONT L and FRONT R) on the P-01 to the digital inputs (XLR 1 and XLR 2) on the D-70. If you don’t have XLR digital cables, you may use an RCA coaxial cable to make the connection between the FL/FR output on the P-01 and the digital inputs (RCA) on the D-70.
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) The i.LINK is also known as IEEE 1394, an international specification. This unit is already configured for 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 SACD multi-channel digital signals that could not be transmitted in the past. Previously only the analog signal could be transmitted. With the i.
Remote Control Unit Notes on use < Point the remote control unit at the player’s remote sensor and use it within seven meters (20 feet) of the player. There should not be any obstacles between the player and the remote control unit. How to insert the batteries Remove the cover of the remote control unit with a screwdriver. After checking the polarity (+/_) of two AA batteries, insert the batteries, replace the cover and replace the screws.
Names of Each Control (Main Unit) A B C D E F G H I J K L a k j 14 b i h c e d g f
Front Panel Display A OUTPUT a Disc type indicator (SACD or CD) Use this button to select the digital output terminals. The indicator of the selected terminal lights. Shows the type of disc currently loaded. b TRACK indicator B WORD Use this button to turn on or off the word sync function. When the word sync is on (“IN” or “Rb IN”), the unit will synchronize with an external word sync source. The indicator of the selected mode will be lit. No indicator is lit when the word sync function is off.
Names of Each Control (Remote Control Unit) E STOP Use this button to stop playback. F PLAY I G Cursor buttons and ENTER A Use these buttons to navigate in the setup mode. J B C S K L M N D O P E Use this button to start playback. F Use this button to enter or exit the setup menu. I OPEN/CLOSE Use this button to open and close the disc tray. J CLEAR Use this button to clear entry errors, etc. K DISPLAY G H H SETUP Use this button to change the display mode.
Discs Type of discs that can be played on this system This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos: Audio CD: • 12cm or 8cm discs • Linear PCM digital audio Audio CDs are divided into tracks. SACD: • Single layer, dual layer or Hybrid layer • 12cm or 8cm discs • Digital audio (DSD) SACDs are divided into tracks. < Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up. (Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side.
Basic Operation POWER switch Digital Output Setting Press the POWER switch of the power supply unit to turn the P-01 on or off. When the unit is on, the ring surrounding the switch lights up. < Also turn the connected components (D/A converter, amplifier, clock generator, etc.) on. < When the WORD button is set to “IN” or “Rb IN”, “WRD UNLOCK!” or “No Word!” may appear, as it takes several seconds for the unit to lock the word clock input from the WORD SYNC IN terminal.
Playback Pausing playback OPEN/CLOSE PLAY 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The tray opens after a few seconds (this delay is normal and due to the movement of internal mechanisms within the unit before opening). Press the PAUSE button to pause playback. J indicator lights on the display. Press PLAY or PAUSE to restart playback. Stopping playback 3 Insert the disc label side up. Press the STOP button.
Skipping playback Press the SKIP button (. or /) repeatedly until the desired track is found. The selected track will be played from the beginning. < If the . button is pressed once during playback, playback returns to the start of the current track. If it is pressed within one second from the start of the track, playback returns to the start of the previous track (so pressing the button twice in quick succession will skip back two tracks, etc.).
Fast scanning During playback, use the SCAN button (m or ,) to rapidly move backwards and forwards. Press PLAY to restart playback at normal speed at the desired location. Repeated presses of the SCAN buttons changes the scanning speeds. There are three speeds: Selecting the playback area Some SACD discs contain two or more separate audio areas such as multi-channel area, 2 channel (stereo) area and CD area. When playback is stopped, use the PLAY AREA button to select the playback area.
Programmed playback Programmed playback allows up to 30 tracks to be played back in the order you decide. Clearing the last track from the list Push the CLEAR button to clear the last track from the list. 1 Press the PROGRAM button (either during playback or when stopped). If a track is currently playing back (or paused in the middle of the track), this track is added as the first item in the programmed playback list. Adding tracks to the list Use the number buttons to add tracks to the list.
Repeat mode Use the REPEAT button to select the repeat mode for playback. Repeated presses of the REPEAT button cycle between the following options: REPEAT TRK (repeat the track) REPEAT DSC (repeat the whole disc) REPEAT OFF (no repeat) < Halting playback stops the repeat mode. < This feature is not available for all discs. < The following buttons cancel repeat mode: STOP, OPEN/CLOSE, POWER. Track repeat When this is selected, the currently-selected track repeats.
Changing the display mode During playback, it is possible to change the display as shown here. < When playback is stopped, the display shows “total number of the tracks on the disc” and “the total playback time of the disc”. < The DISPLAY button doesn’t work during programmed playback.
Word Sync Up Convert 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 D-01 or G-0/G-0s or other devices that are capable of outputting a sync signal (word clock) or when you want to use a precision external clock rather than the clock inside the P01. You can convert the basic 44.1/48kHz sampling frequency to double (88.2/96kHz) or four times (176.4/192kHz).
Settings (introduction) 1 Turn on the main unit. 4 When a option marked with “>” is displayed, use the up or down cursor buttons to change the setting, and press the ENTER button to confirm the entry. 2 Press the SETUP button to enter the setup menu. < When a numerical value (such as speaker distance) is changed, the value is confirmed without pressing the ENTER button. < Individual menu functions are described on pages 28 and 29. “AudioSetup” appears on the front panel display.
Settings (introduction) AudioSetup GeneralSet 2ch/Multi options D-OUT Norm CD Direct SP Setup SP Size L/R Size options options C Size options options SR/SL Size options SW ON/OFF options L/R *.*m options C *.*m options SR/SL *.*m options LR ***.*dB options C ***.*dB options SR ***.*-dB options SL ***.*dB options SW ***.
Settings (Audio Setup) 2ch/Multi setting When a option marked with “>” is displayed, use the up or down cursor buttons to change the setting, and press the ENTER button to confirm the entry. 2ch* 2-channel audio is output. Multi-channel data is mixed down to stereo. Select this mode to listen music in stereo when using only two D-01 units or if the P-01 is connected to a two-channel system. Multi ch Discrete 5.1-channel audio is output.
Settings (Speaker Setup 2) The Distance, Test Start and Test Tone settings will be required when the P-01 is updated to allow playback of the DVD Audio format in the future. These settings have no effect on CD and SACD playback and are not necessary unless your P-01 is updated. Speaker distance Ideally, the speakers should be placed so that they are all the same distance from the listening position. If this is not possible, you should use the method described here to adjust them individually.
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 e 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. e Press the POWER switch of the power supply unit to turn it on.
Specifications General System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SACD, CD, CD-R and CD-RW Power supply U.S.A./Canada model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120 V, 60 Hz Korea model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 220 V, 60 Hz Europe model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 W Weight Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 kg (61-11/16 lbs) Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . .
Block Diagram VRDS-NEO mechanism Motor Driver MCK RF Amp DSD Decoder Back End DSP PCM Audio DSP WORD IN Word IN PLL XLR (L) Digital Audio I/F Transmitter RCA (L/R) XLR (C) XLR (SW) RCA (C/SW) XLR (SL) XLR (SR) RCA (SL/SR) 32 CD/(DVD-A) MCK RCA (NORMAL) XLR (R) SACD Front End DSP Master Clock X'tal MCK ES-LINK Encoder Digital Audio I/F Transmitter DSRLL III UPCONVERTER (L/R) PCM DSD MCK Digital Audio I/F Transmitter ES-LINK Encoder Digital Audio I/F Transmitter DSRLL III UPCONVE
