Esoteric C-02X, Owner'S Manual

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A
Analog input connectors [LINE IN]
Connect the analog outputs of Super Audio CD players, DVD
players, cassette decks, tuners and other audiovisual equipment
to these.
Connect the R connector of a pair on this unit to the right (R) con-
nector of an output device and the L connector of the same pair on
this unit to the left (L) connector of the output device.
Use commercially available cables for connections.
For XLR connectors: Use a balanced XLR audio cable.
Insert a balanced XLR plug until the con-
nector lever locks. Press this lever when
disconnecting.
For RCA jacks: Use an RCA audio cable.
Connect the audio cable’s white pin plug
to the white (L) jack and its red pin plug
to the red (R) jack.
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The XLR input connectors can be switched to 3 HOT (+)
(page 16).
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This unit does not have a built-in phono equalizer, so record
players cannot be connected to it directly. To connect a record
player, use a phono equalizer or other unit between it and this
unit.
B
Grounding connector [SIGNAL GND]
By using a commercially-available insulated wire to create a
grounding connection with a Super Audio CD player, power ampli-
fier or other equipment, the audio quality might be improved.
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This is NOT an electrical safety ground.
C
Analog output connectors [LINE OUT]
Output two channels of analog audio signals.
Connect to the analog inputs of a powered amplifier or other
equipment.
Connect the R connector of a pair on this unit to the right (R) con-
nector of an output device and the L connector of the same pair
on this unit to the left (L) connector of the output device.
Use commercially available cables for connections.
For XLR connectors: Use a balanced XLR audio cable.
Insert a balanced XLR plug into the con-
nector until it locks.
For RCA jacks: Use an RCA audio cable.
Connect the audio cable’s white pin
plug to the white (L) jack and its red pin
plug to the red (R) jack.
D
AC power inlet
Connect the included power cord to this socket. After completing
all other connections, plug the power plug into the power outlet.
V
Use only the supplied Esoteric power cord. Use
of other power cords could result in fire or elec-
tric shock.
Unplug the power cord from the outlet when
you are not planning to use the unit for an
extended period of time.
At Esoteric, we use Esoteric MEXCEL stressfree cables for reference.
For detailed information, access the following website.
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/accessory/indexe.html