DS Audio ES-001 Eccentricity Detection Stabilizer Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- DS Audio
Table of Contents
DS Audio ES-001 Eccentricity Detection Stabilizer
Specifications
- Size µ80×H70mm
- Weight 620g(Batteries included)
- Body Material aluminum
- Bottom material aluminum
- Power AA battery x 2
- operation Touch Panel Operation
- Touch panel size 2.4inch
Supplied items
- ES-001 Stabilizer
- Instruction manual
- AA battery×2 Please insert batteries in the correct direction
- Hexagonal wrench 1.5 mm Used to open stabilizer for battery replacement or software update. Turn clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen.
- Reamer Used when eccentricity cannot be resolved due to misalignment of the center hole. Once the center hole is expanded, it cannot be restored, so it is the customer’s responsibility to expand the center hole.
- Software update cable This code is used to update the software. If a software update is required, DS Audio will inform you how to update the software on the DS Audio website.
- Microfiber Cloth Use for removing dirt from the screen and for placing the stabilizer.
Names and functions
- Button Used to turn on the power. Push to turn on the power. The unit is equipped with an automatic power off function. The power can also be turned off from the display panel. (See P8)
- Display panel Used for displaying and adjusting eccentricity status and various settings. It is a touch panel, so please operate it with your own fingers. Details of the software are explained in the software description page.
- Detection light & light-receiving part (2 locations) These holes are for the light emitting and receiving parts of the infrared LED for eccentricity detection. If these two holes are blocked, eccentricity cannot be detected. Do not block these two holes.
- Rear Screw Use the supplied wrench (Allen wrench 1.5mm) to open the main body of the stabilizer when replacing batteries or updating software. You can tighten the case by turning clockwise and open the case by turning counterclockwise.
- Battery box First, insert the supplied batteries to the battery box. When the battery runs out, remove the battery from this battery box and replace the battery. Press the metal switch
- Battery open switch Press to open the battery box.
- Terminal for software update Used when software updates are required. (We will inform you how to update the software on our website.) Do not use this terminal except for software updates, as it may be damaged.
Limitations of Measurement and Adjustment
- Depending on the condition of the record disc, it may not be possible to measure correctly. (End groove position deviates significantly from the record standard, color record Label is close to the end groove.Sound groove is close to the end groove, etc.)
- If the warp of a record disc is too large, the stabilizer may be shaken too much and accurate measurement may not be possible.
- Since this product is a manual adjustment of the record position by the customer, there is a limit to the adjustment.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked those symptoms, please consult our authorized dealer nearest to you.
Symptom| Cause|
Corrective action
---|---|---
No power
|
Battery is dead or battery is in the wrong direction
|
Replace the batteries with new ones. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.
Screen is not responding.
|
Microcontroller error.
|
Please remove the batteries and restart the system.
Cannot be detected correctly|
End grooves not in proper position Low reflectivity
Record is heavily warped
|
Depending on the situation of the record, detection may not be possible.
Software1
| a | Battery level |
|---|---|
| b | Cross mark |
| c | Setting button |
| d | Absolute center |
| e | Before |
| f | After |
| g | Waveform graph screen |
| h | Detection error warning |
| i | Rotation display |
| Eccentricity | Estimated eccentricity(µ) |
| --- | --- |
| Detection rate | The percentage of correct detection is shown. The higher the |
detection rate, the more accurate the detection.
Position A Position B| The distance of the end grooves from their respective
sensors. (If it was at the absolute center, it would be 0.) If the
eccentricity is small, this absolute value will be small.
When the record player is rotated, the upper part of the stabilizer is held to
stop the rotation of the stabilizer, and the stabilizer detects the rotation
and shifts to the measurement mode. When switch to the measurement mode, the
display on the outer circumference of the stabilizer starts to rotate and the
[Tap to start measure] button is displayed. Next, when you press the [Tap to
start measure] button, the display changes to the [Measuring] button and the
measurement is completed in about 2 seconds.
If the end groove detection rate is low, a detection error warning mark
appears.
*Please be sure to rotate the record player (33rpm or 45rpm) when measuring eccentricity. If the record player is not rotating, the stabilizer will not enter the measurement mode.
Stop the record player when the measurement is complete. Next, while looking at the stabilizer screen, press the record board to bring the cross mark (center of rotation) as close as possible to the absolute center position. The degree of eccentricity of the record is indicated by the color of the screen (outer circumference, cross mark & display bar at the bottom).
Press the record so that the cross mark is in the center. As the cross mark approaches the absolute center, the color changes from red > yellow > green.
Eccentricity and Color Indication
Estimated eccentricity
The color of the outer circumference, the cross mark, and the Before After display bar changes variably according to the amount of eccentricity. If the color is red, the eccentricity is more than 300µ, if yellow, it is about 150µ, and if the mark “The center is ok” appears, the eccentricity is less than 20µ. More detailed estimated eccentricity can be found on the graph details page.
Software2
When the center of rotation is aligned with the absolute center position, rotate the record player again to check that the eccentricity of the record is gone(or reduced) and then play the record.
Setting
Brightness setting
The brightness can be set in 5 levels. Please set the brightness to your own preference.
Guide LED ON/OFF The guide LED that indicates the area being measured can be set to ON or OFF. This guide LED is only for visualizing the actual area being measured and does not affect the actual measurement even if it is turned OFF. It is recommended that the LED be turned off during normal use to reduce battery power consumption.
Language Settings You can choose between Japanese and English. Select the language of your choice and touch the screen.
Version Information Displays the product name and software version. Make sure that the software is the latest version.
Graph Display Settings Select the graph display method for the main page
and the wave display page. Trace Line When ON (right side), the area
recognized by the software as the record groove is displayed in blue-white. If
this tracking line coincides with the white end groove, the measurement is
correct. Max/Min Line
When ON (right side), the maximum and minimum eccentricity values recognized
by the software are displayed with red lines. The median value is also
indicated by a yellow line. These measurement lines remain after adjustment.
Error detection Indicates in red when there is a reading error. If the
measurement is correct, it is displayed in green.
Termination Press YES to turn off the power. Pressing and holding the
button does not turn off the power. Conditions for automatic power off No
operation: 45 sec. Starts rotating on the turntable (when record playback
starts): 10 sec.
Safety Precautions
Please be sure to follow the instructions. Please read “Safety Precautions” carefully before use and use the product correctly. The precautions described in this instruction manual are intended to ensure safe and proper use of the product and to prevent injury or damage to you or others.
Notes Installation Location Do not install in the following locations
- In places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heaters or other heat-emitting equipment.
- Places with poor ventilation, high humidity, or high dust content.
- Unstable places with vibration or inclination.
- Places where the product may be exposed to rain or water.
- Other places where the temperature is particularly high.
- Places where there is a high risk of falling.
Batteries
- Please use AA batteries. Other batteries cannot be used.
Limitations of Measurement and Adjustment
- Depending on the condition of the record disc, it may not be possible to measure correctly. (End groove position deviates significantly from the record standard, color record Label is close to the end groove,Sound groove is close to the end groove, etc)
- If the warp of the record disc is too large, accurate measurement may not be possible.because the stabilizer is shaken too much).
- If the record hole is not centered correctly or the adjustment width (gap between the spindle and record hole) is too small, the eccentricity may not be fully resolved.
- Since this product is a manual adjustment of the record position by the customer, there is a limit to the adjustment.
Repair
- Please contact to your dealer or DS Audio distributor when repair is needed.
Expansion of record hole
- Once record holes are expanded, they cannot be restored. Therefore, it is the customer’s responsibility to expand the record hole using a reamer
WARRANTY
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located inside of the stabilizer. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
- Model No. ES-001 Eccentricity Detection Stabilizer
- Serial No.————————————————
WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
LIMITED WARRANTY
DS Audio warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods as stated below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, DS Audio will, at its option, (1) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (2) replace the product with a new or refurbished product. For the purposes of this warranty, “refurbished” means a product or part has been returned to its original specifications. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product, DS Audio, at its option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product, product determined to be defective.
This limited warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the
product. It deos not cover technical assistance for hardware.
Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product,
freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an
equal degree of protection to the DS Audio authorized service facility
specified. Any parts or product replaced under this limited warranty will
become the property of DS Audio.
This limited warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material
or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. It does not cover product issues
caused by any other reasons, including but not limited to product issues due
to commercial use, acts of God misuse, limitation of technology, or
modification of any art of product.
This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been
altered or removed from the product. This limited warranty is valid with the
official receipt of our authorized dealer which indicating the date of your
purchase.