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English
1
Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit
on.
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If an amplifier is connected to this unit, always turn the ampli-
fier on very last.
2
Minimize the volume.
Minimize the volume on the device used to control the volume
(either this unit or the amplifier or other equipment connected
to this unit).
3
Press the OUTPUT button to select the connec-
tor type used to output analog audio.
4
Press the INPUT button to select the source.
The selected source appears on the display.
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If the input signal is not a digital audio signal or is an audio
signal format that is not supported by this unit, such as Dolby
Digital or DTS, no audio will be output. Set the digital output
of the connected device to PCM audio output.
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To play back audio files when this unit is set to USB, you must
first install a dedicated driver on the computer before con-
necting them (page 22).
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DSD data can only be played back when the input source is
USB or NET (including USB flash drives) or when using DoP
format digital signals.
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To use NET or a USB DRIVE port (front or back), install
ESOTERIC Sound Stream (free) on a smartphone or tablet, and
Basic operation
connect it to the same network as the unit.
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To use a Bluetooth device, refer to “Bluetooth® wireless tech-
nology” on page 20 and pair it with the unit.
5
Operate the audio output device.
When the input source is NET, use a smartphone or tablet that
has ESOTERIC Sound Stream installed.
When the input source is USB, use ESOTERIC HR Audio Player or
other audio playback software on the computer connected to
the unit (page 23).
For other input sources, refer to the operation manuals of the
connected devices.
6
Adjust the volume.
When using the line outputs
When the analog audio output level setting (L_VOL>)
(page 29) is set to ON, use the VOLUME knob on this unit to
adjust the volume.
When set to FIX, the volume cannot be adjusted using this unit,
so adjust volume on the stereo amplifier or other equipment
connected to this unit.
When headphones are connected to this unit
Turn this unit’s VOLUME knob to adjust the volume.
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When this unit’s VOLUME knob is enabled, the volume setting
will be shown.
NOTE
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Automatic power saving (APS>) is set to OFF when shipped new
from the factory (page 26).
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When the automatic display dimming setting (DPaOFF>) is set to
ON, the display will turn off during audio output (page 26).
