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USER MANUAL Grandioso P1X Esoteric

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION o DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. o IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. o USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.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 par-

ticularly 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 nor-mally, or has been dropped. o The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position. o The mains plug is used as the disconnect device; the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. o 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 Products with Class ! construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a prod-uct must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120V SUPPLY. CAUTION o Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. o Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. o Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. o The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time. o If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat. o 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 equiva-lent type.4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Precautions concerning batteries Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak leading to fire, injury or the staining of nearby things. Please read and observe the following precautions carefully. o Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive (¥) and nega- tive (^) orientations. o Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of batter- ies together. o If the remote control is not used for a long time (more than a month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking. o If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones. o Do not use batteries of types other than those specified. Do not mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of batteries together. o Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Never throw batteries into fire or water. o Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. The bat- teries could short circuit, leak or explode. o Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a recharge- able type. o Do not expose batteries to extremely low air pressure as it could result in an explosion or leakage of flammable liquids or gases. Laser information This product contains a semiconductor laser system inside the cabi- net and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Laser: Type: RLD2WMFR1 Manufacturer: ROHM Co.,Ltd. Laser output: Less than 0.7mW on the objective lens Wavelength: 790 ±15nm (CD) 650 ±10nm (Super Audio CD) Model for USA 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 ! 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:5 English Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Model number: GrandiosoP1X Trade name: ESOTERIC Responsible party: Pioneer & Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation Address: 22828 Lockness Avenue, Torrance, CA90501 U.S.A. Telephone number: 1-201-785-2600 This device complies with Part.15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference

2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation. Information 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 equip- ment 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 not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Model for Canada Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Model for Europe This product complies with the European Directives request, and the other Commission Regulations. “DSD” is a registered trademark. “Super Audio CD” is a registered trademark. This product incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. The use of Rovi Corporation’s copy protection technology in the product must be authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited. ESOTERIC is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information about copyrights and licenses related to open source software is included at the end of this document. For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and/or accumulators a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accu- mulators should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the govern- ment or local authorities. b) By disposing of electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators correctly, you will help save valu- able resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. c) Improper disposal of waste electrical/electronic equipment and batteries/accumulators can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment. d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic equip- ment and batteries/accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC, 2013/56/EU), then the chemical symbols for those elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol. e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For more detailed information about the disposal of old electri- cal/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment. Pb, Hg, Cd6 Contents

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• Before use p. 7
• Included accessories p. 7
• Note about pinpoint feet p. 7
• Maintenance p. 7
• Precautions for use p. 8
• Notes about discs p. 8
• Connections (main unit) p. 10
• Connections (power supply unit) p. 12
• Main unit parts and functions p. 14
• Power supply unit/display parts and functions p. 15
• Power supply unit p. 15
• Display p. 15
• Notes about the remote control p. 16
• Remote control parts and functions p. 17
• Basic operation p. 18
• Turning the GrandiosoP1X on and off p. 18
• Playback p. 18
• Pausing playback p. 19
• Stopping playback p. 19
• Changing the playback area p. 20
• Switching to ES-LINK mode p. 20
• Searching backward/forward p. 20
• Skipping tracks p. 21
• Using the number buttons to select a track for playback p. 21
• Repeat playback p. 21
• Playback modes p. 22
• Changing playback modes p. 22
• Program playback p. 22
• Shuffle playback p. 22
• Display p. 23
• Dimmer p. 23
• Setting mode p. 24
• Setting items and their options p. 25
• Meanings of items shown in setting mode p. 25
• Output connector/format setting p. 25
• ES-LINK setting p. 26
• Clock setting p. 26
• D/A converter setting p. 26
• Automatic display darkening setting p. 27
• Priority playback area setting p. 27
• Automatic power saving setting p. 27
• Showing firmware versions p. 27
• Restoring factory settings p. 28
• Troubleshooting p. 28
• Specifications p. 30
• Dimensional drawings p. 31
• Main unit p. 31
• Foot placement diagram p. 31
• Power supply unit p. 32
• Foot placement diagram ATTENTION The main unit only outputs digital signals from the one selected type of connector. For information about settings, see “Setting mode” on page 24 and “Output connector/format setting” on page25. Thank you for purchasing this ESOTERIC product. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this product. After reading it, keep it in a safe place with the warranty card for future reference.7 English Included accessories Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown below. Please contact the store where you purchased this product if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation.Power cord × 1DC power cords × 2HDMI cable × 1Remote control (RC-1333) × 1Batteries for remote control (AA) × 2Felt pads × 8Owner’s manual (this document) × 1Warranty card × 1 Before use Note about pinpoint feet High-precision metal pinpoint feet are attached securely to the bot-tom plates of the main and power supply units.Chassis Pinpoint foot (metal)Foot-stand (metal) Screws that attach foot-standThe stands for these pinpoint feet are loose, but the stands support the units when they are placed, effectively dispersing vibrations. o Apply the included felt pads to the bottoms of the foot-stands to avoid scratching the surface where the units are placed. Maintenance Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surfaces of the units clean.For stubborn smudges, use a damp cloth that has been thoroughly wrung out to remove excess moisture. o Never spray liquid directly on these units. o Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surfaces of the units. o Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch the units for long periods of time, because they could damage the cabinets. p. 32

For safety, disconnect the power plug from the outlet before cleaning.8 Precautions for use o These units are very heavy, so take care to avoid injury during installation. o Do not install these units in locations that could become hot. This includes places that are exposed to direct sunlight or near a radia- tor, heater, stove or other heating equipment. Moreover, do not place them on top of an amplifier or other equipment that gener- ates heat. Doing so could cause discoloration or deformation. o Avoid locations that are extremely cold or exposed to vibrations, excessive humidity or dust. o In order to enable good heat dissipation, leave at least 20cm (8") between these units and walls and other equipment when install- ing them. If you put them in a rack, take precautions to prevent overheating by leaving at least 5cm (2") open above the tops of the units and at least 10cm (4") open behind them. Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up inside and result in fire. o If installing in a rack with a glass door, do not use the remote con- trol tray OPEN/CLOSE (-) button to open the disc tray when the door is closed. If the disc tray is forcibly prevented from moving, damage could result. o Place the main and power supply units in stable locations. o Do not place anything on top of the main or power supply unit. o Do not put cloth on top of the units or place them on top of bed- ding or thick carpet. Doing so could cause them to overheat or damage them. o Do not lift or move the main unit during playback because the disc rotates at high speed. Doing so could damage the disc. o Always remove any loaded disc before moving the main unit or packing it for installation in a different location, for example. Moving the main unit with a disc inside could cause damage. o The voltage supplied to the power supply unit should match the voltage as printed on its back. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician. o Do not open the bodies of the units as this might result in dam- age to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should get into one of the units, contact your dealer. o When removing the power plug from an outlet, always pull directly on the plug. Never pull on the cord itself. o The ES-LINK format is unique to ESOTERIC and is not compatible with the HDMI specification. Do not connect the ES-LINK connec- tor to an HDMI connector on a device made by another company. Notes about discs The following marks appear on disc labels and disc cases. This unit can play discs that have these marks without using an adapter. This unit cannot play discs that do not have these marks. Types of discs that can be played on this unit and their marks Super Audio CD Audio CD If you try to play any other type of disc with this unit, loud noises that could damage speakers or harm hearing might occur. Never try to play any type of disc other than those shown above. o This unit cannot play DVD video, DVD audio, video CD, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs, for example. o This unit might not be able to properly play Dual Discs, Copy Control CDs or other special CDs that do not conform to the Red Book CD standard. Operation and sound quality cannot be guaranteed when special discs are used in this unit. If playback of a special disc should cause trouble, contact the seller of the disc. CD-R/CD-RW discs This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW discs that are in audio CD format. o Be sure to finalize discs created by CD recorders. Depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording, playback might not be possible. For details, see the operation manual for the device you are using.9 English Handling discs o Load discs with their labeled sides up. (CDs only have one playable side.) o To remove a disc from its case, always press down on the center of the case first and then hold the disc by its edges. Removal from case Holding by edges o Be careful when handling discs. If the side that contains the data (unlabeled side) is scratched, smudged with fingerprints or other- wise dirty or marred, errors could occur during playback. o If the side of the disc that has the data encoded on it (unlabeled side) becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center directly toward the edge. Always clean discs before storing them. Leaving a disc in an unclean state might degrade its sound quality. o Never use record cleaners, antistatic treatments, thinners or similar chemicals to clean discs. Such chemicals could harm the surface of the disc. o Do not leave discs in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or that are very humid or hot. o When writing something on the label side of a disc, use a felt-tip permanent marker. The use of a ballpoint pen or other pen with a hard tip could damage the disc, making it unplayable. o After you finish playing a disc, always put it back into its case for storage. Failure to do so could result in warping or scratches. o Do not apply labels or other materials to discs. Do not use a disc that has sticky residue left on its surface after removing tape or a sticker, for example. If such a disc is loaded, it might become stuck in the unit or damage the unit. o Never use commercially-available CD stabilizers. Doing so could make the disc unplayable or damage the unit. o Do not use cracked discs because they could damage the unit. o Never use discs with irregular shapes, including heart-shaped and octagonal discs, because they could damage the unit. o Do not use printable discs, which allow printing on the label side. Since the surface of such a disc has been specially treated, if loaded, it might become stuck in the unit or damage the unit. If you have any questions about how to handle a CD-R or CD-RW disc, contact the manufacturer of the disc directly.10 Connections (main unit)

Connect using a set of only one type. Make the output connector/format setting (page25). Super Audio CD/CD transport (GrandiosoP1X main unit) GrandiosoD1X (Left channel) GrandiosoD1X (Right channel) HDMI cable HDMI cable XLR digital cable XLR digital cable RCA coaxial digital cable BNC coaxial cable HDMI cable 10MHz OUT Device that outputs clock signal (GrandiosoG1, etc.)11 English A Digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT) connectors Digital audio is output. Connect one type of these to the digital input connectors of a D/A converter (such as a GrandiosoD1X). ES-LINK: HDMI cable o The ES-LINK format is unique to ESOTERIC and is not compat- ible with the HDMI specification. Do not connect the ES-LINK connector to an HDMI connector on a device made by another company. Use commercially-available cables for the following connections. XLR: XLR digital cable RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable o Use one type to connect the unit to the D/A converter(s). Change the output settings of the connectors according to the connectors being used (page25). o We recommend using ES-LINK when connecting to GrandiosoD1X units. o When connecting to ESOTERIC D/A converters (GrandiosoD1X/ GrandiosoD1/D-02X/D-05X/D-01/D-02/D-03/D-05/D-07/D-07X) or D/A converters that support Dual AES, use two cables and connect this unit’s XLR 1 (L) connector to the left D/A converter connector and this unit’s XLR 2 (R) connector to the right D/A converter connector (Dual AES connection). XLR connectors can be connected in the following two ways. Single connection (AES/EBU) This transmits both left and right audio signals through one signal line. Dual connection (Dual AES) This transmits left and right audio signals through separate signal lines. B SIGNAL GND grounding terminal Connecting this grounding terminal to the grounding terminal of a D/A converter, amplifier or other device might improve the audio quality. o This is not an electrical safety ground. C CLOCK 10MHz IN connector Use to input 10MHz clock synchronization signals (page14). When using clock synchronization, connect the clock output connector of the device outputting the clock signal to the clock input connector on the main unit. Then, set the clock (CLK>) setting to SYNC (page26). Use a commercially available BNC coaxial cable for connection. o BNC coaxial cables with 50Ω or 75Ω impedance can be used. D SOFTWARE maintenance port This is used for maintenance. Do not connect anything to this port unless instructed to do so by our service department.12

Precautions when making connections o After completing all other connections, plug the power plug into a power outlet. o Read the owner’s manuals of all devices that will be connected, and follow their instructions. o Be sure to connect the DC power cords with the correct orientation as shown by the arrowhead marks. Connections (power supply unit) E E

Main unitPower supply unite Wall outletIncluded power cord13 English E DC power input and output (DC IN, DC OUT) connectors Use both of the included DC (direct current) power cords to con-nect the DC power input (DC IN) connectors of the main unit with the DC power output (DC OUT) connectors of the power supply unit.DC OUT 1 e DC IN 1DC OUT 2 e DC IN 2 o The DC power cords have arrows printed on them. Connect them so that the arrows point in the direction shown in the illustration on page12.Check the orientation of the pins and the arrows of each DC power cord and hold it by its plug. Align the marks on the plug and the connector and push it in completely until it clicks into place. When disconnecting, hold the ring and pull it directly out. When connecting or disconnecting power cords, do not angle or wiggle the plugs. o Be sure that the units are off before connecting or discon- necting a DC power cord. o Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the ring when con- necting or disconnecting a DC power cord.ConnectorAlign the marks when connecting.When disconnecting, hold the ring and pull it directly out. Plug

Never connect this to a P-0, P-01, GrandiosoP1 or GrandiosoC1 unit. Doing so could cause damage. F LED brightness adjustment knob Turn to adjust the brightness of the power indicator. G AC power inlet (~IN) Connect the included AC power cord to this AC inlet. After com-pleting all other connections, plug the power plug into a power outlet.

Use only a genuine ESOTERIC power cord. Use of other power cords could result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you will not use the GrandiosoP1X for a long time.14 Main unit parts and functions A MENU button Press to enter setting mode (page24). B CLOCK indicator This shows the clock synchronization status.When the clock setting is set to SYNC, this will begin to blink. When a clock signal is detected and synchronization occurs, it will stop blinking and stay lit. C Remote control signal receiver This receives signals from the remote control. When using a remote control, point the end of it toward this receiver panel (page16). D Display This shows the playback time, the number of tracks and other information (page23). E Disc tray Load a disc for playback here (page18). F Tray open/close (-) button Press to open and close the disc tray (page18). G Stop (8) button Press to stop playback (page19).When stopped, press and hold to change the playback area of a Super Audio CD (page20).Press when in setting mode to complete changing settings and show the ordinary display (page24). H Play (7) button Press to start disc playback (page18).During playback, the indicator next to this button lights. I Pause (9) button Press to pause playback (page19).When paused, the indicator next to the play button blinks.When connected to a GrandiosoD1X using ES-LINKWhen stopped, press and hold to change the ES-LINK mode (page26). J Skip (.//) buttons Use to skip to the previous or next track (page21). Press and hold during playback to search backward/forward. Repeatedly press and hold to change the backward/forward search speed (page20).Use to change parameters when in setting mode (page24). A C D F H I J EB G15 English Power supply unit/display parts and functions a Disc typeThis shows the type of disc that is currently loaded.SACD: Super Audio CDCD: Audio CD o When a hybrid Super Audio CD is loaded, the playback area type is shown (page20).b OutputThis shows the output connector setting (page25). o “ESLINK st” is shown when output is ES-LINK stereo mode (page26).c Playback/repeat modeThis shows the playback/repeat mode (pages22 and 21).d Clock modeThis shows the clock setting (page26).No indicator: CLK set to OFFCLK: CLK set to SYNCe Message display areaThe playback time and various messages appear here. SACD

Display Power supply unit K POWER buttonPress to turn the GrandiosoP1X on and off.L Power indicatorThis lights blue when the GrandiosoP1X is on. K L16 Notes about the remote control When to replace batteries If the distance required between the remote and the main unit decreases or if the main unit stops responding to the remote buttons, replace both batteries with new ones.Dispose of the used batteries according to the instructions on them or requirements set by your local municipality.

Precautions concerning batteries Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak, which might result in fire, injury or the staining of nearby materials.Please read and observe the precautions on page4 carefully. Precautions when using the remote control o When using the remote control, point it toward the remote con- trol signal receiver on the main unit from a distance of 7m (23ft) or less. Do not place obstructions between the main unit and the remote control. o The remote control might not work if the remote control signal receiver is exposed to direct sunlight or bright light. o Beware that use of this remote control could cause the unintentional operation of other devices that can be controlled by infrared rays. Installing batteries 1 Slide the bottom end of the remote control as shown in the illustration, and pull out the battery holder. 2 Insert two AA batteries with ¥ and ^ oriented as shown in the holder, and put the holder in again. 3 Slide the bottom end of the remote control as shown in the illustration to close the battery holder.17 English Remote control parts and functions The ON and STANDBY buttons are not used with this unit. If both the main unit and the remote control have buttons with the same function, we only explain procedures using one of them in this manual. However, the other can also be used in the same manner. a DISPLAY button During playback or when paused, press this button to change what is shown on the display (page23). b Skip (.//) buttons Use to skip to the previous or next track (page21). Press and hold during playback to search backward/forward. Repeatedly press and hold to change the backward/forward search speed (page20). Use to change parameters when in setting mode (page24). c Stop (8) button Press to stop playback (page19). Press when in setting mode to complete changing settings and show the ordinary display (page24). d PLAY AREA button When stopped, press to change the playback area of a Super Audio CD (page20). e REPEAT button Use for repeat playback (page21). f MODE button Press to enter setting mode (page24). g Tray open/close (-) button Press to open and close the disc tray (page18). h Play (7) button Press to start disc playback. i Pause (9) button Press to pause playback. Press when paused to start playback. j AMP buttons These buttons are not used with this unit. They can be used with ESOTERIC amplifiers. k Number buttons Use for track selection and program playback (pages21 and 22). l DIMMER button Use to adjust the brightness of the main unit’s display (page23). m PLAY MODE button Press to switch between program and shuffle playback modes (page22).18 Basic operation Playback 1 Press the tray open/close (-) button. The disc tray comes forward. 2 Place a disc centered on the tray with the labeled side up. o If the tray is closed while a disc is outside the center guides, the disc might become stuck inside and the tray might not open. Be sure to always place discs within the guides at the center of the tray. 3 Press the tray open/close (-) button. The disc tray is drawn into the unit. Be careful not to let your fin- gers be pinched when the tray closes. o The unit takes some time to load the disc. o You can change the disc loading mode (page27). Turning the GrandiosoP1X on and off Press the POWER button to turn the GrandiosoP1X on when off or off when on. When on, the power indicator and the display light. o Automatic power saving (APS) is set to “30m” by default (page27). o When using the GrandiosoP1X, turn on the D/A converter(s), amplifier and other devices that are connected to it.19 English 4 Press the play (7) button. Playback starts. During playback, the indicator near the play button (7) lights blue. Pausing playback During playback, press the pause (9) button to pause playback. When paused, the indicator next to the play (7) button blinks blue. Press the play (7) or pause (9) button to restart playback. Stopping playback Press the stop (8) button to stop playback.20 Changing the playback area Press and hold Some Super Audio CDs have multiple areas, including stereo (2-channel) and multichannel. Hybrid Super Audio CDs have two layers with one containing ordinary CD-quality audio. When stopped, press and hold the stop (8) button to change the playback area. o To change the playback area using the remote control, press the PLAY AREA button when the unit is stopped. o The GrandiosoP1X does not support the playback of multichannel areas on Super Audio CDs. Switching to ES-LINK mode To playback an MQA-CD with MQA decoding when connected to a GrandiosoD1X, the ES-LINK setting must be set to stereo mode (ESLINK>ST) (page26). When stopped, press and hold the pause (9) button to change the ES-LINK setting. Playback (continued) Searching backward/forward Press and hold During playback, press and hold a skip (.//) button until searching backward/forward starts. When you find the point where you want to listen, press the play (7) button. You can change the backward/forward search speed by repeatedly pressing and holding the skip (.//) button. The speed that the < or > blinks on the display also changes. Low speed Medium speed High speed Playback at normal speed21 English Repeat playback During ordinary playback, press the REPEAT button to cycle through the following repeat modes. REPEAT TRK (track repeat) REPEAT DISC (disc repeat) REPEAT OFF (ordinary playback) During program playback, press the REPEAT button to cycle through the following repeat modes. REPEAT PGM (repeat program) 3 c REPEAT OFF (ordinary program playback) During shuffle playback, press the REPEAT button to cycle through the following repeat modes. REPEAT SHF (repeat shuffle) 3 c REPEAT OFF (ordinary shuffle playback) o Stopping playback ends repeat playback mode. REPEAT TRK The current track is played back repeatedly. During repeat playback, select a different track to repeat playback of that track. REPEAT DISC All tracks on the current disc are played back repeatedly. REPEAT PGM The programmed tracks are played back repeatedly. REPEAT SHF Shuffle playback is repeated. o Every time all tracks have played back once, their order will be reshuffled. Skipping tracks During playback, press a skip (.//) button to skip to the previ- ous or next track and start playback. o Press the . button once to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the . button repeatedly to return to an earlier track. If the playback position is less than one second from the begin- ning of the current track, however, pressing the . button will skip to the beginning of the previous track. o When stopped or paused, use the .// buttons to select a track and pause at its beginning. Using the number buttons to select a track for playback When playing or stopped, you can press number buttons to select a track and start playing it back. Examples: Track 7: Track 23:22 Changing playback modes When stopped, press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly to cycle through the playback modes. Program playback Shuffle playbackOrdinary playback o Pressing the tray open/close (-) button or main unit POWER but- ton will reset the mode to ordinary playback. Program playback You can program up to 24tracks in the order that you want to listen to them. 1 Set the playback mode to program playback. 2 Use number buttons to select tracks you want to program. Examples:Track 3:Track 12:Track 20:

Programmed track number Program playback order Playback modes To program multiple tracks, continue pressing the number buttons. o Track numbers that do not exist on the currently loaded disc cannot be added to the program. 3 When you are done adding tracks to the pro- gram, press the play (7) button. Program playback starts. o Changing the playback mode will clear the contents of the program. Shuffle playback When the playback mode is set to shuffle, pressing the play (7) but- ton will play the tracks on the disc in shuffle order.23 EnglishDuring disc playback and when paused, each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the information shown on the display changes as follows.Examples:

Currently playing track Elapsed time of currently playing track

Remaining time of currently playing track

Disc remaining time o When stopped, the total number of tracks and total playback time of the disc are shown. Example:

Total number of tracks Total disc playback timeYou can adjust the brightness of the main unit’s display.DIMMER3 DIMMER2 DIMMER1 (off)(normal brightness) o Even when the dimmer is off, the display will light at normal brightness for about three seconds when you press the play (7) or another button. o Even when set to DIMMER1 or off, setting menus and error mes- sages will be shown with normal brightness (DIMMER2). o Pressing and holding the button will set the brightness to DIMMER2 (normal brightness). Display Dimmer24 Setting mode 1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the item to change. Each time you press the MENU button, the item shown on the display changes as follows. o When using the remote control, press the MODE button. OUT>

DPaOFF> o If you do nothing for ten or more seconds, setting mode will end and ordinary display will resume. o Press the stop (8) button to end setting mode. o Settings can only be changed when stopped. If the unit is playing back, press the stop (8) button to stop it before con- ducting these operations. 2 Use the .// buttons to change the settings. For information about the settings, see pages25–27. If you do nothing for ten or more seconds or press the stop (8) button once, setting mode will end and ordinary display will resume. o You can also use the remote control skip (.//) buttons for these operations. o Settings are retained even if the power plug is disconnected.25 English Meanings of items shown in setting mode OUT>*** Output connector/format setting Set the output connector and the type of upconversion. ESLINK>*** ES-LINK setting CLK>*** Clock setting DAC>*** D/A converter setting Set the type of connected D/A converter. DPaOFF>*** Automatic display darkening setting LAYER>*** Priority playback area setting Set which layer to use first for playback when a hybrid disc that contains both Super Audio CD and CD layers is loaded. APS>*** Automatic power saving setting F/W ver. Showing firmware versions Setting items and their options Output connector/format setting OUT>*** Set the output connector and the type of upconversion. By default, the setting is ESLINK. ESLINK Audio signals are output from the ES-LINK connectors. During CD playback, the signal is output after 8X upconversion in 48-bit format. DUAL_8 Two XLR connectors are used to output left and right signals separately. CD playback is output after 8X upconversion. DUAL_4 Two XLR connectors are used to output left and right signals separately. CD playback is output after 4X upconversion. DUAL_2 Two XLR connectors are used to output left and right signals separately. CD playback is output after 2X upconversion. XLR_4 The stereo signal is output from one XLR connector. CD playback is output after 4X upconversion. XLR_2 The stereo signal is output from one XLR connector. CD playback is output after 2X upconversion. XLR_1 The stereo signal is output from one XLR connector. Upconversion will not occur. RCA_4 The stereo signal is output from one RCA connector. CD playback is output after 4X upconversion. SACD audio cannot be output this way. RCA_2 The stereo signal is output from one RCA connector. CD playback is output after 2X upconversion. SACD audio cannot be output this way. RCA_1 The stereo signal is output from one RCA connector. Upconversion will not occur. SACD audio cannot be output this way.26 D/A converter setting DAC>*** Set the type of connected D/A converter. Depending on the type set, SACD playback output might not be possible. This also sets the type of copyright protection encryption. By default, the setting is ESL3. o The D/A converter setting is only effective when this unit is con- nected to the D/A converter by DUAL connection (page11). ESL3 Use this setting when connected to a GrandiosoD1X, D-02X, D-05X, GrandiosoD1 or D-02. During CD playback, the signal is output using the unique ESOTERIC ESL3 48-bit format. During SACD playback, the signal is output using the ESL2 format. o When the output connector/format is set to DUAL_8, the signal is output using the 24-bit DUAL AES format during CD playback. ESL2 Use this setting when connected to a D-03, D-05, D-07 or D-07X. During CD playback, the signal is output in 24-bit format. During SACD playback, the signal is output using the ESL2 format. ESL1 Use this setting when connected to a D-01. During CD playback, the signal is output in 24-bit format. During SACD playback, the signal is output using the ESL1 format. Other Use this setting when connected to any D/A converter other than the ones above. Setting items and their options (continued) ES-LINK setting ESLINK>*** By default, the setting is NML. o The ES-LINK setting will only be applied when a GrandiosoD1X is connected by ES-LINK. NML During CD playback, signals are output from the ES-LINK connectors after 8X upconversion.

During CD playback, stereo signals are output without upconver- sion from the ES-LINK connectors. Use with MQA-CD playback, for example. Clock setting CLK>*** By default, the setting is OFF. OFF The built-in crystal oscillator operates as the master clock. SYNC The built-in crystal oscillator is synchronized to an external 10MHz clock.27 English Automatic display darkening setting DPaOFF>*** Use this to set the display to darken automatically. By default, the setting is ON. o If the OEL display is left on with the same indication for a long time, brightness irregularities can occur. For this reason, we recommend that you set the automatic display darkening function to ON.

The display will automatically darken if the information shown on it does not change for 10minutes. OFF Automatic display darkening will not occur. Priority playback area setting LAYER>*** Some Super Audio CDs are hybrid discs that have two layers with the second containing CD data. Set which layer to read first when a hybrid disc is loaded. By default, the setting is SACD. SACD The SACD layer is read first.

The CD layer is read first. Use this setting if you want to listen to the CD layer first or if the unit is connected to a D/A converter that does not support DSD. Automatic power saving setting APS>*** The units will automatically turn off if no disc is loaded or playback remains stopped for the set amount of time. By default, the setting is 30m. 30m 30 minutes 60m 60 minutes 90m 90 minutes 120m 120 minutes OFF The automatic power saving function is disabled. Showing firmware versions F/W ver. Press the skip (/) button when “F/W ver.” is shown to check the versions of other firmware. I/F **** I/F firmware B/E **** B/E firmware28 If you experience a problem with this product, please take a moment to review the following information before requesting service. Moreover, the problem might be caused by something other than this unit. Please also check the operation of the connected units. If this product still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where you purchased it. The GrandiosoP1X does not turn on. e Confirm that the power cord is securely connected to both the inlet on the back of the power supply unit and a power outlet. e Confirm that power is being supplied to the outlet to which the power cord is connected by, for example, connecting another device to it. e Confirm that the DC power cords between the main and power supply units are properly connected. The GrandiosoP1X automatically turns off. e This is because the automatic power saving function turned the GrandiosoP1X off. Press the POWER button to turn it on. Change the automatic power saving setting if necessary (page27). Remote control does not work. e Turn the power supply unit on (page18). e If the batteries are exhausted, replace both of them with new ones (page16). e The remote control will not work if there are obstructions between it and the main unit. Point the remote control at the front panel of the unit from a distance of less than about 7m (23ft) (page16). A television or other device is operating improperly. e Some electronic devices with wireless remote control functions might malfunction in response to the operation of this product’s remote control. Playback is not possible. e Load the disc in the center of the tray correctly. e If the disc is upside down, reload it with the labeled side up. e If the disc is dirty, wipe it clean (page9). e If condensation has occurred inside the main unit or the power supply unit, turn it on and leave it for one to two hours (page29). TroubleshootingRestoring factory settings Settings are retained even if the power plug is disconnected. Follow these procedures to restore the factory default settings and erase all changes in memory. 1 Press the MENU button for at least ve seconds. Press for at least 5seconds “Setup CLR?” (Clear settings?) appears on the display. 2 Press the play (7) button. The settings are restored to their factory defaults, and “Setup CLR” (settings cleared) appears on the display.29 English The main unit does not respond when buttons are pressed. e Multiple button presses without pause can cause the main unit to not respond. After pressing a button, wait momentarily for the main unit to respond. There is noise. e Place the main and power supply units as far away as possible from TVs and other devices that have strong magnetism. No sound is output from the speakers. The sound is distorted. e Check the connections with the D/A converter(s), the amp and the speakers (page10). e Change the digital output setting to match the connectors that are being used (page25). e Adjust the volume of the amplifier and other devices. e If the disc is dirty, wipe it clean (page9). e No sound is output when playback is paused. Press the play (7) button to resume ordinary playback. The digital audio of a Super Audio CD cannot be output. e In order to output the digital audio of a Super Audio CD, you must use an ESOTERIC D/A converter (GrandiosoD1X, D-02X, D-05X, GrandiosoD1, D-02, D-05, D-03 or D-01). The CLOCK indicator continues blinking and does not stay lit normally. e If a clock signal is not being input, set the clock (CLK>) to OFF (page26). e A clock signal that is not 10MHz might be being input. Check the connection of the CLOCK 10MHz IN connector and the settings of the connected devices. “CLOCK!” appears on the display. e There is a problem with the clock setting or a connection. See “Clock setting” on page26 about the clock setting and “Connections (main unit)” on page10 about connections. o Synchronization with a stable external clock could take a minute or even longer. Note about condensation If this product is brought from a cold outdoor environment into a warm room, or the heater has just been turned on in the room where it is located, for example, condensation might occur on operating parts or lenses, resulting in improper operation. If this occurs, leave the product on and wait one to two hours. This should enable normal playback. Since the GrandiosoP1X uses a microcontroller, external noise and other interference can cause it to malfunction. If this occurs, turn the product off once, and then restart it after wait- ing for about one minute.30 Specifications Playable disc types Super Audio CD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW Digital outputs ES-LINK ............................................................. 1 XLR ................................................................. 2 (During Dual AES output, one connector each is used for the left and right channels to make a stereo pair.) RCA ................................................................ 1 Clock input BNC ................................................................ 1 Input impedance ............................................... 50Ω Frequency that can be input ...................... 10MHz (±10ppm) Input level ..................................sine wave, 0.5 to 1.0Vrms General Power supply Model for Europe ..........................AC 220–240V, 50/60Hz Model for USA/Canada ............................AC 120V, 60Hz Model for Korea ...................................AC 220V, 60Hz Model for Hong Kong .............................AC 230V, 50Hz Power consumption ............................................ 20W External dimensions (W × H × D, including protrusions) Main unit .................................... 445 × 162 × 449 mm (175/8" × 61/2" × 173/4") Power supply unit ........................... 445 × 132 × 452 mm (175/8" × 51/4" × 177/8") Weight Main unit ............................................. 29kg (64lb) Power supply unit .................................... 24kg (53lb) Operating temperature ................................+5°C to +35°C Operating humidity range ............. 5% to 85% (no condensation) Storage temperature .................................−20°C to +55°C Included accessories Power cord × 1 DC power cords × 2 HDMI cable × 1 Remote control (RC-1333) × 1 Batteries for remote control (AA) × 2 Felt pads × 8 Owner’s manual (this document) × 1 Warranty card × 1 o Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. o Weight and dimensions are approximate. o Illustrations in this Owner’s Manual might differ slightly from production models.31 English Dimensional drawings Main unit

Dimensions in millimeters (mm)*48mm diameter feet × 432 Power supply unit

Dimensions in millimeters (mm)*48mm diameter feet × 4 Dimensional drawings (continued)33 Français

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