Pressing and holding these buttons for more than a second changes the scanning speed (page 14). 9 ENGLISH Front panel display a u H *SA-CDVCD • DVD-AV I H DOWN MIX cDCH I MULTI] LSHs1_rRSirLFE n Disc type indicator Shows the type of disc currently loaded CD or SACD. Note: This display also lights when DVD video, DVD audio or Video CD discs are loaded (but playback of these types of discs is not possible with this unit). ^ REPEAT indicator Lights when repeat play mode is select

It has been seven years since the debut of the original X-01, with its high-precision and high-rigidity VRDS-NEO SACD/CD transport mechanism. The X-01/X-03 series, which have stayed at the top of ESOTERIC’s all-in-one SACD/CD player lineup, have been completely updated and make their debut as the all-new “K” series in November 2010. The design concept of the K series is extremely clear and simple -- a 2-channel D/A converter and stereo player that gives a stress-free musical experience, without

WORD DAC LAYER (normal display) < If you leave the unit idle for 10 seconds, the setting mode will be cancelled. 2 Use the SKIP buttons (.//) to select the options within the menu item. 3 Individual menu functions are described on pages 17-18. Repeatedly press the MODE button until the display returns normal (or leave the unit idle for 10 seconds) to exit the setup mode. Pressing the STOP button also finishes the setup mode. < Switching off the power without exiting the setup mode may cause prob

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 (serv

< Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray. < Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information on the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side. < Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to malfunction. < Do not use irregular shape CDs (octagonal, heart shaped, business card size, etc.

When the unit is on, the ring surrounding the button lights up. B The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF position. WORD Use this button to switch between word sync modes. A mode indicator lights up to show the current mode (blue indicators showing normal modes, and a purple indicator showing the 4% down mode). The indicator blinks when no usable word sync signal is detected. No indicator lights when word sync is not being used. OUT Let

If a menu is shown on screen (some DVD or video discs may show such a menu), see the next section. On-screen menu An on-screen menu is shown when a DVD or video CD with playback control (PBC) content is loaded. The way in which the menu works may differ from disc to disc. DVD menus Use the cursor buttons to select the menu item from a DVD, and confirm the selection using the ENTER button. Returning to the menu screen Press either the MENU button or (to return to the top menu) the TOP MENU button