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USER MANUAL Grandioso G1X 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) Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Model number: GrandiosoG1X 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. 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, Cd5 English Contents

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• Before use p. 6
• About the transportation locking screws p. 7
• Connections p. 8
• Names and functions of parts p. 10
• Basic operation p. 11
• Troubleshooting p. 11
• Maintenance p. 12
• Specifications p. 12
• Dimensional drawings ESOTERIC is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other company names, product names and logos in this docu- ment are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 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.6 Precautions for use o Do not install this unit in a location 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 it on top of an amplifier or other equipment that generates heat. Doing so could cause discoloration or deformation. o In order to enable good heat dissipation, leave at least 20cm (8") between this unit and walls and other equipment when installing it. If you put it in a rack, take precautions to prevent overheating by leaving at least 5cm (2") open above and 10cm (4") open behind it. Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up inside and result in fire. o Place the unit in a stable location. o Do not place anything on top of the unit. o Do not move the unit during use. o Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit due to its weight. Get someone to help you if necessary. o The voltage supplied to the 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 body of the unit as this might result in damage to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should get into the unit, contact your dealer. o When removing the power plug from an outlet, always pull directly on the plug; never yank on the cord itself. Before use 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 × 1 Felt pads × 4 Owner’s manual (this document) × 1 Warranty card × 1 Note about pinpoint feet High-precision metal pinpoint feet are attached to the bottom plate of this unit. The pinpoint feet and their stands are loose, but when the unit is placed in position, it is supported by these pinpoint feet, which effec- tively disperse vibrations. Chassis Pinpoint foot (metal) Foot-stand (metal) Screws that attach foot-stand o Apply the included felt pads to the bottoms of the foot-stands to avoid scratching the surface where the unit is placed.7 English About the transportation locking screws For the purpose of improving the sound quality, the GrandiosoG1X is structured so that the crystal oscillator (OCXO) unit attachment has some play. For this reason, before shipment from the factory, transportation locking screws have been attached through the bottom of the unit to protect the crystal oscillator (OCXO) unit from vibration during transportation. Transportation locking screws Before installing the unit Before installing the unit, remove the three transportation locking screws. o Save the transportation locking screws in a safe place because you will need to reattach them before transporting the unit in the future. Before transporting the unit Before transporting the unit, reattach the three transportation locking screws removed when the unit was installed.8 Connections p. 13

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 For connections other than clock sync, refer to the owner’s manuals of the other devices. o When using separate devices, such as a CD transport and a D/A converter, input the clock signal from this unit to both. BNC coaxial cable BNC coaxial cable Grounding wire Clock input Clock input Super Audio CD transport/player, etc. D/A converter, etc.

Wall outlet Included power cord9 English A 10MHz OUT connectors These output 10MHz clock signals (sine wave, 0.5Vrms output level, 50Ω output impedance). Connect these 10MHz OUT connectors to the clock input con- nectors of CD players, D/A converters and other digital devices that support 0.5Vrms 10MHz input. Use commercially-available BNC coaxial cables (with 75Ω or 50Ω impedance) for connection. Set the toggle switches according to how the connectors are being used. A.GND (Adaptive Zero Ground) This outputs a 10MHz clock signal. o The amp is used to drive the negative connector so that it becomes 0 V. OFF Disabled NOR (NORMAL) This outputs a 10MHz clock signal. B LED brightness adjustment knob Use this to adjust the brightness of the indicators. C PREHEAT switch

This turns the power for the crystal oscillator on regardless of the POWER button setting. This shortens the amount of time until the oscillator stabilizes after the unit is turned on. o Due to the nature of the crystal oscillator, continuous operation stabilizes the precision of operation, so we rec- ommend turning this ON. o When the unit power is off, clock is not output even though the crystal oscillator is operating. o Power will be consumed even when the unit power is off. OFF The POWER button turns the crystal oscillator on/off with the unit. o Set this switch when the unit power is on. D SIGNAL GND grounding terminal Connecting this to the grounding terminal of a connected digital device, amplifier or other equipment might improve the audio quality. o This is not a safety grounding terminal. E 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 unit for a long time.10 Names and functions of parts A STABLE (oven status) indicator This shows the clock status.This blinks when warming up or when an error occurs. It stops blinking and stays lit when output stabilizes. B POWER button Press this to turn the unit on and off.When the unit is on, the power indicator lights. o When the POWER button is turned on, the unit starts warming the crystal oscillator (OCXO) up to its operating temperature. It takes about ten minutes for the oscillator frequency to stabilize.

Turn this unit’s POWER button and PREHEAT switch off when you do not plan to use it for an extended amount of time. C Power indicator This lights when the unit is on. D Clock output indicators These show the status of each of the 10MHz OUT connectors.From left to right, the indicators correspond to 10MHz OUT 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.Only indicators for channels being output light.If an output connector on the back is set to A.GND (Adaptive Zero Ground), the indicator will light green. A B C D11 English Basic operation

Press the POWER button to turn this unit on.

Start playback on the connected device after the STABLE (oven status) indicator lights.

We recommend waiting until the oscillator stabilizes after the power is turned on. Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with this product, please take a moment to review the following information before requesting service. If this product still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where you purchased it. The unit does not turn on. e Check that the power cord is plugged into a working power outlet. e Check that the power cord is properly connected to this unit. The clock output is not synchronizing another device. e Confirm that the connected device supports 0.5Vrms 10MHz clock. Since clock signals that can be synchronized depend on how each device is connected and set, refer to the operation manuals of each device. The STABLE (oven status) indicator never stops blinking. e The oscillator can take about ten minutes until its oscillation stabilizes.12 Maintenance Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the unit clean. For stubborn smudges, use a damp cloth that has been thoroughly wrung out to remove excess moisture. o Never spray liquid directly on this unit. o Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface. o Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch the unit for long periods of time because they could damage the cabinet.

For safety, disconnect the power plug from the outlet before cleaning. Specifications Clock outputs Output frequency ................................ 10MHz (for audio) Frequency precision ...... within ±0.01ppm (when shipped new) Clock stabilization time ......................... about 10 minutes BNC connectors .................................................... 5 Output level ............................ sine wave, 0.5±0.1Vrms/50Ω General Power supply Model for Europe ......................... AC 220–240V, 50/60Hz Model for USA/Canada ............................ AC 120V, 60Hz Model for Hong Kong .............................AC 230V, 50Hz Power consumption .............................. 17W (when stable) External dimensions (W × H × D, including protrusions) 445 × 132 × 448 mm (17 5/8” × 5 1/4” × 17 3/4”) Weight .............................................. 23kg (50 3/4lb) Operating temperature ................................ +5°C to +35°C Included accessories Power cord × 1 Felt pads × 4 Owner’s manual (this document) × 1 Warranty card × 1 o Design and specifications 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.13 English Dimensional drawings

• 4 patas de 48 mm de diámetro380321∙MA-3253A ESOTERIC COMPANY 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan Phone: [phone] This product has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please write it here and retain this for your records. Model name: Grandioso G1X Serial number