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DA3N User's Manual

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When the input signal is detected the sampling frequency is displayed at 

.

After the sampling frequency is displayed, start the playback of the 

selected digital audio device.

Increse the volume.

Select a digital filter FLAT or PULSE. FLAT features liner frequency up 

to 20kHz. When selecting FLAT "F" is displayed at 

Ⓒ. 

PULSE features soft 

treble roll off and ringing free playback resulting in wider sound stage and 
dynamic sound. During PULSE "P" is displayed.

SUPERLINK

BNC or D-SUB 9) Operation

When CD transport is connected with DA3N via SUPERLINK, external 

44.1kHz master clock can be used. When the master clock is linked, "M" is 

displayed at 

.

Note:

 An external master clock works with DA3N only when SUPERLINK 

is used.

Summary of Contents for DA3N

Page 1: ...DA3N D A CONVERTER Owner s Manual POWER INPUT HEADPHONE DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER DA3N OPT1 USB1 VOLUME USB SOUND SYSTEM ...

Page 2: ... to analogue converter which precisely converts the digital signal to the analogue signal and transports the converted signal to the amplifier without distortion DA3N works perfectly with 5 kinds of digital sources AES EBU COAX TOSLINK and USB in addition to CEC original SUPERLINK For SUPERLINK the BNC 4 cables connection is available in addition to the traditional D sub 9 pin connection Performan...

Page 3: ...LIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use the DA3N near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install the DA3N ...

Page 4: ...oving the cart unit combination to avoid injury from it tipping over 13 Unplug the DA3N during lightning storms or when leaving it unused for extended periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the DA3N itself its power supply cord or plug has been damaged in any way when liquids have been spilled onto the DA3N when foreign objects have fallen ...

Page 5: ...ing noise from your speakers and damaging the speakers themselves or other devices Turning power on Turn on the DA3N s power first before turning on the amplifier connected to the DA3N Turning power off Turn off the amplifier s power first before turning off the DA3N Handle With Care Avoid exerting excessive force on the cabinet the switch and the knob on the DA3N Installation Use of an audio rack...

Page 6: ... electrical motors so as to prevent the pickup of induction hum Also avoid mounting the unit on surfaces that may be affected by vibration Avoid lightning strikes Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when there is a thunderstorm in your vicinity Condensation When the DA3N is brought into a warm room when the exterior temperature is cold or when the room temperature rises sharply from us...

Page 7: ...r s Manual NOTE Keep the packaging available for future transportation needs The AC power cord is for use with the DA3N exclusively and should not be used for other devices DA3N 取 扱 説 明 書 DA CONVERTER DA3N 10 10 DA3N DA CONVERTER CEC CO LTD MADE IN JA PAN POW ER INP UT HEA DPH ONE DIG ITA L TO ANA LOG CON VER TER DA3 N OPT 1 USB 1 VOL UM E USB SOU ND SYS TEM D A CONVERTER ...

Page 8: ...upports sampling frequencies from 32kHz to 96kHz but not 88 2kHz which is automatically upsampled to 96kHz INPUT Selector Knob Turn the INPUT knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select a digital input SL1 SUPERLINK BNC SL2 SUPERLINK D SUB USB1 mini B type on front USB2 B type OPT1 optical mini round connector OPT2 TOSLINK OPT3 TOSLINK AES AES EBU or COAX COAXIAL The selected input is displayed a...

Page 9: ...incompatible signal is there Unlock or Unknown at USB is displayed When the volume knob is turned the level is displayed for 6 seconds ⒸThe selected digital filter type is displayed P is displayed when PULSE is selected or F for FLAT You may change the digital filter by remote control Refer to page 10 about the digital filter function ⒹAn external master clock input is displayed M is displayed whe...

Page 10: ...er is the best choice For 44 1kHz and 48kHz the better result may depend on the whole system as well as personal preferences Digital Filter adjusted Turn counterclockwise to minimize the volume to see VOL MUTE Turn clockwise to see 90dB 80dB 72dB by each step After 72dB one step goes by 6dB up to 54dB and up to 42dB by 3dB After 42dB volume will be increased by 1dB at one step Note VOLUME woks bot...

Page 11: ...ing no encoding decoding process for data transmission It minimizes deterioration of the music signal during transmission by using the clock signals from the D A converter s master clock generator to achieve complete synchronization Each transmission path delivers receives the following signals MCK Master Clock The CD transport receives the master clock signal from the D A converter through this l...

Page 12: ...nced analogue output using standard XLR terminals 1 GND 2 Hot 3 Cold This should be the preferred connection since DA3N has been designed at fully balanced circuit FIXED Analog outputs Connect to a pre amplifier or amplifer with the volume control function RCA Unbalanced Standard RCA analogue signal output terminals for connecting amplifier with the volume function XLR Balanced Balanced analogue o...

Page 13: ...connected with a CD transport via SUPERLINK SL1 or SL2 the CD transport is under the same master clock control Note External master clock does not work at the other connections than SUPERLINK SL1 SUPERLINK BNC CEC s proprietary SUPERLINK interconnection via BNC cables There are four terminals DATA LRCK MCK and BCK which should be connected accordingly via 75Ω coaxial BNC cables supplied with DA3N ...

Page 14: ...on D SUB 9 Connect DA3N s SUPERLINK D Sub terminal to a compatible CD Transport i e TL51X This is the older SUPERLINK standard Note that this connection is very sensitive to cable tolerances You may ask your dealer for the CEC original D Sub 9 cable which provides better results MCK 44 1kHz Master Clock Connection Connect an external clock generator using a 75Ω BNC cable When SUPERLINK works the e...

Page 15: ... Linux In case of special operating system setups without automatic USB scanning or limited user rights you may ask your system administrator Manual setting in your computer Windows Go to CONTROL PANEL Select AUDIO out of SOUNDS AUDIO DEVICES Select CEC DA3N USB1 or USB2 out of SOUND REPRODUCTION Macintosh Select SOUND at system environmental set up Select CEC DA3N USB1 or USB2 out of OUTPUT butto...

Page 16: ...or squared shaped standard type Connect to the TOSLINK terminal of any compatible digital audio device with an optical cable Warning LED light is used at optical cable Do not try to directly watch the light out of the cable in order not to harm your eyes Note TOSLINK is using an optical fiber Do not bend the cable too much and keep unused TOSLINK terminals covered POWER INPUT HEADPHONE DIGITAL TO ...

Page 17: ...K input with BNC terminals SL2 Button Press to select the SUPERLINK input with D SUB 9 terminal USB1 Button Press to select the USB mini B input on the front panel USB2 Button Press to select the USB B input DF Button Press to select a digital filter FLAT or PULSE Lower the volume before changing the input to avoid changing noise sudden big sound or headphone speaker damage Precautions on Using th...

Page 18: ...ll not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time more than a month remove the batteries to prevent leakage If the batteries leak use a cloth to wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire Dispose of batteries following laws in the ...

Page 19: ...frequency up to 20kHz When selecting FLAT F is displayed at Ⓒ PULSE features soft treble roll off and ringing free playback resulting in wider sound stage and dynamic sound During PULSE P is displayed SUPERLINK BNC or D SUB 9 Operation When CD transport is connected with DA3N via SUPERLINK external 44 1kHz master clock can be used When the master clock is linked M is displayed at Ⓓ Note An externa...

Page 20: ...iled wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted neutral cleaning liquid Be sure to remove any fluid completely Do not use thinner benzene alcohol chemical cloths or bleaching agents as these may damage the surface of the DA3N case Also avoid using aerosol insecticides near the unit ...

Page 21: ...on of the input selector on the amplifier If Variable output is connected check VOLUME position Hum noise or distortion Check if the plugs are connected correctly Make sure correct cable is used in the specific direction Interference on the tuner The tuner is too close to the DA3N Install the DA3N away from it or turn off the tuner s power Unresponsive to remote control Point the remote control to...

Page 22: ...rvice Contact Preparation In case you need to contact the service center please prepare the following information Model name and serial number Purchase date Dealer name and contact information Description of the unit s problem ...

Page 23: ...Pin 2 Hot x 1 4Vrms Unbalanced RCA x 1 2Vrms Variable Analog outputs Balanced XLR Pin 2 Hot x 1 max 4Vrms Unbalanced RCA x 1 max 2Vrms Headphones output 6 3mm x 1 Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 1dB S N Ratio 110dB Cross Talk 105dB 1kHz 0dB THD 0 004 1kHz 0dB Power Supply AC120V 230V 50 60Hz Specified on rear panel Power Consumption 17W Dimensions approx 435 W x 340 D x 109 H mm Including legs but...

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