XLR connectors are latched so you will hear a click when the plug
is fully inserted. You have to press the button on the socket to
remove the plug.
Suitable 110
Ω
, balanced, digital interconnecting cables are
available from your retailer.
Optical inputs are provided to allow you to use your DAC20
with equipment which only has an optical output, such as certain
models of MiniDisc and LaserDisc player. The optical inputs
conform to the EIAJ RC-5720 format for optical cable
(2)
.
Three independent optical inputs are provided. The sockets are
the rectangular TOSLINK™ type.
Suitable interconnecting cables are available from your retailer.
optical input
Your DAC20 has three types of digital input
(1)
: AES/EBU, coaxial
SPDIF and optical. If you have a choice of outputs from your signal
source, we recommend that you use the coaxial SPDIF via a BNC
connector, followed in preference by the AES/EBU connection,
then the coaxial SPDIF via a phono connector and finally the
optical EIAJ. All the inputs are on the back of your DAC20. Please
ask your retailer for advice on selecting the best input format.
Always use high-quality digital cables for connecting inputs.
The coaxial inputs conform to the SPDIF format and are intended
to be used with 75
Ω
cable. Three independent coaxial inputs
are provided.
For your convenience two types of connector are used.
COAXIAL
INPUT 1
and
2
have phono sockets while
INPUT 3
has a BNC
socket.
The AES/EBU format was developed for professional use in
broadcasting and recording studios. It is transformer-coupled
and uses balanced output to allow the use of long cables.
An XLR socket is provided for this input.
coaxial input
aes/ebu input
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13
input types
input types
1. The digital signal carries both stereo channels so only one connection is needed
2. Avoid using the TOSLINK™ optical connection if you can. Limitations inherent
in the optical standard mean that the full capability of your DAC20 will not
be used
2
3
1
spdif 75 ohm
C O A X I A L I N P U T
2
3
1
eiaj
O P T I C A L I N P U T
X L R I N P U T
aes/ebu 110 ohm bal
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