Please read through and refer to this Owner's Manual to use your DA5
safely and adequately.
It is recommended to keep the packaging available for future transport-
ation needs.
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PULSE AES TOS DSD
HEADPHONEVOLUME
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Contents
Features
Important Safety Instructions
Handling Precautions
Accessories
Front Panel Functions
Dimmer
Digital Volume
Digital Filter
Rear Panel Functions and Connections
Remote Control unit
Basic Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Service Contact Preparation
Specifi cations
USB Driver Installation and Setup for Windows
Introduction
USB Driver Installation
Installation and Setup for DSD Playback
BRAVO-HD Control Panel
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1. BRABO-HD Installation
2. ASIO Driver Installation on foobar2000
3. ASIO Proxy Installation on foobar2000
4. DSD Driver Installation on foobar2000
5. DSD Playback Setup on foobar2000
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DA5 is a high fidelity digital to analog converter which precisely converts the signal and
transmits the converted signal to the amplifi er in high quality.
Four digital inputs are available. Balanced ASE/EBU, standard COAXIAL and optical
TOSLINK to be connected with digital audio players like CD transport support the PCM
signal up to 24bits/192kHz. USB allows a PC-music player to playback high-resolution fi les
up to DSD256/11.2MHz and PCM 32bits/384kHz.
DA5 uses the ESS Hyperstream
Highly qualifi ed signal after digital to analog conversion backed up by superior engineering
and performance realizes delicate and accurate music reproduction. The CEC's original fullbalanced circuit design achieves the high quality signal path keeping the sound quality very
natural and clear.
DA5 has a digital volume function which changes the analog outputs level in the digital
domain without any sound deterioration. It is possible to connect DA5 to a power amplifi er
directly and control the system volume through DA5.
Headphone output enables listener to enjoy various music sources at high quality standard
even without amplifi er and speaker system.
DIMMER function changes the display brightness in different 3 levels.
TM
ES9018K2M DAC chip, which performs up to 32 bits.
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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR REAR PANEL. IT DOES
NOT CONTAIN ANY USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to potential electric shock hazards within the product’
s enclosure.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to notify the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the accompanying documentation.
DA5 User's Manual
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 this appliance 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 this appliance near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
9) (For USA, Canada: ) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades, with one blade wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t your outlet, consult an electrician
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Important Safety Instructions
for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (For European Countries: ) Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding-type plug. This plug has two poles and a third grounding hole.
The third hole is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect this appliance’s power cord from being walked on or pinched, especially around
the plugs, convenience receptacles, and where it exits from this appliance’s casing.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
12) Only use this appliance with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specifi ed by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance. If using a
cart, exercise caution when moving the cart/appliance combination
to avoid injury from it tipping over.
13) Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or when leaving it
unused for extended periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when this appliance
itself, its power-supply cord, or plug has been damaged in any way, when liquids have
been spilled onto this appliance, when foreign objects have fallen into this appliance, when
this appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture, when this appliance does not operate
normally, or when this appliance has been dropped.
CAUTION:
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO DRIPS OR SPLASHES.
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DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THIS
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APPLIANCE.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN A CONFINED SPACE, SUCH AS WITHIN A
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BOOKCASE OR SIMILAR PIECE OF FURNITURE.
PLUG THE AC POWER CORD INTO AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AC WALL OUTLET,
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SO IT CAN BE QUICKLY UNPLUGGED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING WITH A SCREWDRIVER.
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USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
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OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
IF THIS APPLIANCE SEEMS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING, CONTACT A QUALIFIED
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SERVICE STATION. DISCONTINUE USE OF ANY MALFUCTIONING UNIT.
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DA5 User's Manual
Important Safety Instructions
For CANADA
AC POWER CORD CONNECTION
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE BLADE WIDTH
OF THE PLUG TO THE SLOT WIDTH. THE PLUG MUST BE
FULLY INSERTED TO THE SLOT.
Handling Precautions
Connecting Other Devices
䆨
Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before connecting or disconnecting other
devices. Exercise caution when handling the AC power cord. When disconnecting the
AC cord from a socket, make sure you pull the plug, and not the cord itself.
Turning Power On/Off
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Your system components should be turned on/off in the following order to avoid
generating noise from your speakers and damaging the speakers themselves or other
devices:
Turning power on: Turn on this appliance before turning on the amplifi er connected
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to this appliance.
Turning power off: Turn off the amplifi er before turning off this appliance.
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Handle With Care
䆪
Avoid exerting excessive force on the cabinet, the switch, the knob and the terminal
on this appliance.
Installation
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Use of an audio rack is recommended to maximize the sound quality and performance
of this appliance. Installation and use of this appliance in the locations described below
may cause deterioration in sound quality or malfunction:
Locations exposed to direct sunlight, such as windowsills, and other
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exceptionally warm locations, such as near heating appliances (surrounding
temperature higher than 35 °C), or exceptionally cold locations (surrounding
temperature lower than 10 °C), may prevent this appliance from functioning
adequately.
Damp locations exceeding 90% humidity may cause this appliance’s metal
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Handling Precautions
parts to rust, causing this appliance to malfunction.
Dusty locations may cause this appliance to malfunction. The accumulation of
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dust inside the CD tray may lower the performance of music signal reading. It
may also cause contact failure of the switches, and/or noise.
Otherwise, avoid installing this appliance close to other transformers and
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electrical motors, so as to prevent the pickup of induction hum. Also, avoid
mounting this appliance on surfaces that may be affected by vibration.
Avoid lightning strikes
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Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when there is a thunderstorm in
your vicinity.
Condensation
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When this appliance is brought into a warm room when the exterior temperature is
cold, or when the room temperature rises sharply from using a heater, condensation
may form both inside and outside this appliance, hampering its performance. If this
happens, leave this appliance unused in the room for 1 to 2 hours (depending on the
amount of condensation), so as to bring the temperature of this appliance closer to the
room temperature. The condensation should go away gradually.
Listening etiquette
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Make sure your playback sound, ex. due to too big sound, does not disturb other
people and your neighborhood.
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Owner's Manual
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INPUT
FILTER
POWER
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Front Panel Functions
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POWER button
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USB COAX
PULSE
AES TOS DSD
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Press to turn the power ON or OFF. When DA5 is turned on, digital volume ex. "0"
(initial setting = maximum 0 dB) will blink at
Sampling frequency indicator in the
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display. Approximately 5 seconds later the display will change to indicate the current
function settings and now DA5 is ready for playback.
FILTER button
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Press to select a digital fi lter type "FLAT" or "PULSE". The selected fi lter type will light
up at
INPUT button
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Digital Filter indicator. Refer to "Digital Filter" on page 11 for details.
䆮㽲
Press to select an input from USB being connected with a personal computer, or
COAX, TOS(optical) or AES(balanced AES/EBU) being connected with a digital music
player like CD Transport. Pressing the button will change the input in an order described
in the right fi gure, and the relative input name will light up at
INPUT indicator.
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USBCOAX
The selected digital input signal is converted and transferred
to the analog and headphone outputs.
AESTOS
The last input has been memorized after power off.
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HEADPHONE jack
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Headphone output jack for a standard 6.3mm plug.
For using a headphone with 3.5mm mini plug, purchase a 6.3mm conversion plug
from a dealer.
Before using your headphones for listening, minimize the volume and then
insert the headphones plug into the jack. Excessive sound pressure from the
headphones may cause hearing loss to your ears.
VOLUME knob
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Turn clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the headphones volume.
For headphones listening, in addition to this analog volume operated by the knob,
adjust the digital volume through the remote control unit as well. Refer to "Digital
Volume" on page 10 for details.
Remote sensor
䆭
The remote sensor, which receives signals from the remote control unit, is located at
the right side of the display window. Aim for the sensor when using the remote control
unit. The remote control may malfunction if there are any obstacles between the remote
control unit and the remote sensor.
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Front Panel Functions
Display
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Digital Filter indicator
㽲
A selected digital filter type
PULSE or FLAT lights up. Pressing
the䆩FILTER button on the front
panel or D.FILTER button on the
remote control unit will change the
filter.
INPUT indicator
㽳
A selected input USB, COAX, TOS or AES lights up. Pressing the 䆪INPUT
button on the front panel or the remote control, or direct input selector buttons on
the remote control unit will change the input.
Digital Signal Format indicator
㽴
A digital signal format PCM or DSD is displayed. This depends on the input
signal being played. When an input without signal or connection is selected, or
any digital signal is not detected properly the indicator won't light up.
Sampling Frequency / Volume indicator
㽵
A sampling frequency of a selected input signal being played is displayed.
When an input is selected without any connection or without any input signal,
or when any input signal can not be detected properly, three bars "- - -" will be
displayed instead of sampling frequency.
Pressing the D.VOL-UP/DN buttons on the remote control unit to adjust the
volume (analog outputs level) will change to indicate the volume level. Refer to
"Digital Volume" on page 10 for details. 5 seconds later the display will return to
show a sampling frequency.
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DIMMER
Display brightness can be changed in different three levels.
Press the DIMM key on the remote control
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unit to dim the display. The display brightness
will toggle through "brighter"(default), "off"
and "lighter".
When the display is "off" pressing once a
䆩
function button on the front panel or remote
control unit relating to the input, digital fi lter or
volume the display will return to "brighter" and
show the current setting. Press the function
button successively to change the setting.
5 seconds later the display brightness will
return to "off" automatically.
Regardless of any DIMMER setting the brightness will return to the default whenever
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the power is turned on again.
brighter (default)
FLAT USB
PULSE AES TOS DSD
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lighter
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PULSE AES TOS DSD
COAX
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INPUT
FILTER
Digital Volume
DA5 has a digital volume function which changes the analog outputs level at XLR, RCA and
headphones in the digital domain. Press the D.VOL-UP/DN buttons on the remote control
unit to change the volume between minimum -99(dB) and
maximum 0(dB). The last setting has been memorized after
power off.
Level indicator
Pressing the D.VOL-UP/DN buttons the sampling
frequency indicator will change to show the volume
level. Pressing once the button will jsut show the
current volume setting. Press successively to
change the volume. Press and hold the button for
fast changes.
Approximately 5 seconds later the display will
return to indicate the sampling frequency
Change rate
The volume change rate varies by the volume level. 6dB changes between -99(dB)
and -75(dB), 3dB between -75(dB) and -60(dB), 2dB between -60(dB) and -40(dB), and
1dB between -40(dB) and 0(dB).
MUTE
minimum
FLAT USB COAX PCM
PULSE AES TOS DSD
maximum
10
1dB 40 times2dB 10 times3dB 5 times6dB 4 times
Pressing the D.VOL-DN button at -99(dB) the volume will go to MUTE " - -".
Connect to pre-amplifi er
When connecting with an amplifi er with a volume control function, set the DA5 digital
volume at maximum 0(dB) which is the same output level as standard CD players.
Connect to power amplifi er
When connecting with a power amplifi er, the DA5 digital volume function controls the
amplifi er volume. Make sure that the DA5 digital volume is set to minimum or MUTE
before the amplifi er is turned on.
The last volume setting has been memorized after power off. It is
recommended to always minimize the volume when DA5 is powered off.
Bigger volume setting would cause an unexpected huge sound. Danger!
Headphones Listening
Adjust the headphones volume through the both of the digital volume operated by the
remote control unit and the analog volume operated by the volume knob on the front
panel.
In case that the XLR or RCA output is connecting to a power amplifi er, after
the headphones listening make sure to minimize the digital volume before
turning on the power amplifi er to avoid a sudden huge sound.
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Digital Volume
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Change not to memorize the last volume
You can change the starting up volume to the
minimum -99(dB) regardless of the last volume
setting. Turn on DA5 pressing and holding the
FILTER button on the front panel, and keep the
FILTER button pressed for approx. 5 seconds until
the blinking of the volume level ends. From the
next time DA5 will be turned on at -99(dB).
DA5 User's Manual
to start up at min. -99(dB)
POWER
FLAT USB COAX PCM
PULSE AES TOS DSD
To return to memorize the last
volume, turn on DA5 pressing
and holding the INPUT button
to start up at the last volume memorized
FLAT USB COAX PCM
ILTERPOWER
PULSE AES TOS DSD
INPU
on the front panel, and keep the
INPUT button pressed for approx.
5 seconds until the blinking of the
volume level ends. From the next
time DA5 will be turned on at the last volume memorized.
Digital Filter
Press the FILTER button on the front panel or D.FILTER button on the remote control unit to
select a digital fi lter type FLAT or PULSE.
Click noise may happen from speakers or headphones when changing the
digital fi lter. It is recommended to change the fi lter after volume down.
Note: Digital filter type is always FLAT when DSD signal is played, and PULSE is not
available.
Note: When the display is "off" by dimmer setting pressing once the FILTER button will return
the display brightness to the default "brighter" and show the current digital fi lter type.
Press the button again to change the digital fi lter type.
FLAT digital Filter is very common in digital audio items. The frequency response is almost
perfect, but such fi lter cause "ringing" in the time domain. Some energy of a pulse signal is
distributed in the time domain, before and after the pulse centre. Any ringing before the signal
does not exist in nature.
PULSE digital filter avoids the problems in the time domain and thus has a very good
response in the time domain. The frequency response of the PULSE digital filter shows a
soft roll-off at high frequencies. This results in about -2dB at 20kHz with an input sampling
frequency of 44.1kHz. For higher sampling frequencies the roll-off is irrelevant and the
"PULSE" fi lter is the best choice. For 44.1kHz and 48kHz the better result may depend on the
whole system as well as personal preferences.
Differences in ringing of FLAT and PULSE
FLAT
Wavy form of the digital signal passing through the circuit
PULSE
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Rear Panel Functions and Connections
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ANALOG OUTPUT
RIGHTLEFT
XLRRCAXLR
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RCA
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USBTOSLINKCOAXAES/EBU
DIGITAL INPUT
䆫
D/A Converter
DA5
3-pin AC power cord
䆭䆬䆪
to a wall outlet
from a PC
to an amplifier
from a digital player
Analog output
Pressing D.VOL-UP/DN buttons on the remote control unit the analog outputs level
changes between minimum -99(dB) and maximum 0(dB) in the digital domain. This
volume function allows DA5 to connect to a power amplifi er directly as well as a pre-
amplifi er with a volume control function.
AC LINE
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12
XLR(Balanced)
䆨
Balanced analog output using standard XLR terminals (1=GND, 2=Hot, 3=Cold). This
should be the preferred connection since DA5 has been designed at fully balanced
circuit.
RCA(Unbalanced)
䆩
Standard RCA analog output terminals.
Digital input
USB
䆪
USB input to connect with a PC using a USB cable with a B-type plug. This input
supports sampling frequencies up to PCM 32bit/384kHz and DSD256 11.2896MHz.
Note: Mac PC (X10.6.8 or newer) does not require any additional driver for USB 2.0
audio device but Windows PC (XP or newer) needs to install CEC specialized USB
driver to recognize DA5 as USB audio device and play PCM music fi les. Compatible
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Rear Panel Functions and Connections
PC-Music player should be prepared yourself. Installing ASIO and DSD drivers to a
freeware PC-Music player foobar2000 for Windows, up to DSD256 11.2896MHz fi les
can be reproduced as well. Those drivers are appeared at the download site in CEC
home page. Visit at www.cec-web.co.jp/service/download/driver/index_ex.html for the
drivers. Refer to "Installation and Setup for USB drivers on Windows PC" from page 22.
TOSLINK
䆫
Optical (SPDIF) digital signal input jack with a square TOSLINK connector. Connect
with a digital audio player using an optical cable with a square TOSLINK plug. This
input supports up to 24bit/192kHz.
COAXIAL
䆬
Standard (SPDIF) digital signal input jack with a RCA type connector. Connect with a
digital audio player using a 75ȍ RCA cable. This input supports up to 24bit/192kHz.
AES/EBU
䆭
Balanced digital signal input jack with a XLR type connector. Connect with a digital
audio player using a 110ȍ balanced XLR cable (1=GND, 2=Hot, 3=Cold). This input
supports up to 24bit/192kHz.
AC power
AC LINE
䆮
Connect the supplied 3-pin AC power cord to the AC LINE inlet and the wall outlet.
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Remote Control unit
Buttons function
to䆬 buttons work for DA5 and the others are compatible with the other CEC
䆨
products like CD Transport TL5, CD Player CD5,
D/A Converter DA3N and so on. Here refers to DA5
function only.
DIMMER button
䆨
Press to change the display brightness in
different 3 levels. Refer to "DIMMER" on page
9 for details.
D.FILTERᴾbutton
䆩
Press to select a digital filter type FLAT or
PULSE. Refer to “Digital Filter” on page 11 for
details.
Direct input selector buttons (TOS, AES/EBU,
䆪㩷
COAX, USB)
Press TOS, AES/EBU, COAX or USB to
select an input directly.
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INPUT button
䆫
Press to change the input in an order
described below.
USBCOAX
AESTOS
D.VOL-UP/DN button
䆬
Press D.VOL-UP button to increase or D.VOL-DN button to decrease the
digital volume. Pressing and holding the button allows fast changes. Refer to
"Digial Volume" on page 10 for details.
Precaution on handling the remote control unit
When operating the remote control, point it towards the remote sensor on the front
ṳ
panel.
Make sure nothing is blocking the front panel where the remote sensor is lolocated.
ṳ
Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct sunlight or other light
ṳ
sources, as such exposure can cause malfunction.
The remote control unit may malfunction when its batteries are running low. Change
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the batteries to new ones of the same type if this seems to be the case.
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Remote Control unit
Battery Installation
Remove the cover of the battery compartment. Insert two
AAA batteries into the compartment. Make sure that the
batteries are inserted with their positive
poles positioned correctly, and put the cover back on.
Battery Replacement Period
If the distance at which the remote control unit can be
used to operate DA5 seems to be decreasing, replace both batteries with new ones.
Precaution on handling batteries
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Never use different types of batteries together. Both rechargeable and nonrechargeable batteries can be used, but the two should not be used together.
ṳ
If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time
(more than a month), remove the batteries to prevent leakage.
ṳ
If the batteries leak, use a cloth to wipe away the liquid inside the battery
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
ṳ
Do not heat or disassemble batteries, and never dispose of old batteries by
throwing them in a fi re. Dispose of batteries following laws in the local area.
and negative
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Basic Operation
Playback of a digital audio device at COAX, TOS or AES/EBU connection
Power on DA5 and CD transport or the other digital audio player connected to DA5.
䆨
Current digital volume level ex. "0" blinks and 5 seconds later the other current
settings are displayed.
Press the INPUT button on the front panel or remote control unit, or a direct input
䆩
selector button to select the input connected with the digital audio player. A sampling
frequency is displayed as soon as the input signal transferred from the digital audio
player is detected.
FLATUSBCOAXPCM
PULSEAESTOSDSD
Ex. PCM 44.1kHz through COAX connection in FLAT digital fi lter
Note: Connecting with a digital audio player which generates the signal for locking
only under playback, the sampling frequency indicator may show three bars "- - -"
during stopping or skipping. Even playing a music does not indicate any sampling
frequency DA5 should be unlocking with the player. Check the connection and player
condition carefully again.
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Power on the amplifi er after lower the volume on the amplifer or DA5.
䆪
Start the playback on the digital audio player, and adjust the volume on the amplifi er
䆫㩷
or DA5.
Playback of PC music at USB connection
Mac PC (X10.6.8 or newer) does not require any additional driver for USB 2.0
audio device but Windows PC (XP or newer) needs to install CEC specialized
USB driver to recognize DA5 as USB audio device and play PCM music fi les.
Compatible PC-Music player should be prepared yourself.
Installing ASIO and DSD drivers to a freeware PC-Music player foobar2000
for Windows, DSD64/128/256 files can be reproduced as well. Those drivers
are appeared at download site in CEC home page.
Visit at www.cec-web.co.jp/service/download/driver/index_ex.html to download
the drivers and setup before connecting with a PC. Refer to “Installation and
Setup for USB drivers on Windows PC” from page 22.
Ready PC connected via USB will recognize DA5 as CEC DA5 HS USB Audio.
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Press the INPUT button on the front panel or the USB button on the remote control
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unit to select USB. USB indicator and a sampling frequency of the input signal will
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Basic Operation
appear on the display.
PULSEAESTOSDSD
Ex. PCM 48kHz through USB connection in PULSE digital fi lter
Start on the PC music player and adjust the volume at the amplifi er or DA5.
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PULSE
Ex. DSD256 11.2MHz through USB connection in FLAT digital fi lter (PULSE fi lter is not available
with DSD)
DA5 User's Manual
FLATUSBCOAXPCM
FLATUSBCOAXPCM
AESTOSDSD
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D/A CONVERTER / USB SOUND SYSTEM DA5
Maintenance
If the surface of the DA5 case becomes soiled, wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted neutral
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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 CD5
case. Also avoid using aerosol insecticides near this appliance.
DA5 requires no periodic maintenance, and contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact
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your dealer or an authorized CEC service center for an inspection and repair in case of
malfunction.
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Troubleshooting
If you suspect a malfunction in this appliance, please check the following chart before calling
your dealer.
MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
No power
No sound but
Sampling frequency
displayed
No sound and no sampling
frequency displayed
Hum noise
Sound skipping
Interference on tuner
AC power cord loosen
Wrong connection with amplifi erCorrect the connection
Playback stopsBegin playback
Small volume on DA5Increase the volume
Small volume on PC or amplifi erIncrease the volume
Wrong input selected on ampliferCorrect the input
Wrong connection with playerCorrect the connection
No power on playerTurn on and begin playback
Wrong input on DA5Correct the input
Digital cable brokenReplace the cable
Failure by interferencesTurn off and on all the devices
RCA plugs loosenConnect the plugs completely
Shock or vibration to playerPlace the player on stable board
Disc surface soiledClean up the disc
Very close to the tuner
Connect completely the both ends
of the AC power cord
Install DA5 away or turn off the
tuner
No power on DA5Turn on DA5
Unresponsive to remote
control
No batteries in the RC unitInstall batteries
No enough power on batteriesReplace with new batteries
DA5 contains a microcomputer that can malfunction due to the external noise or interference.
If this seems to be the case, turn the unit off and wait for a short while before turning it back on
and trying again.
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D/A CONVERTER / USB SOUND SYSTEM DA5
Service Contact Prepareation
In case you need to contact a 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:
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Specifi cations
AES/EBU x 1: PCM up to 24bit/192kHz (2pin: hot)
Digital input/
Sampling frequency
DACESS ES9018K2M x 1
Digital FilterFLAT or PULSE (only FLAT during DSD playback)
Analog output
(digital variable)
Headphones output
Frequency response20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.1dB (CD playback in FLAT digital fi lter)
S/N ratio105dB, 1kHz/0dB
Closs talk105dB, 1kHz/0dB
THD0.014%, 1kHz/0dB
Power supplyAC230V/120V, 50/60Hz (specifi ed on the rear panel)
Power consumption10W
Dimensions
WeightApprox. 7.6 kg
AccessoryAC power cord, Remote control unit and Owner's manual
ColorSilver and Black
Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
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Illustrations in the Owner’s Manual may deviate from the actual unit due to design improve-
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ments.
COAXIAL x 1: PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
TOS x 1: PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
USB2.0 x 1: PCM up to 32bit/384kHz, DSD up to 11.2896MHz
Balanced XLR (pin2=hot) x 1 / 4Vrms (-99dB to 0dB)
Unbalanced RCA x 1 / 2Vrms (-99dB to 0dB)
6.3mm x 1 (to be adjusted by both of digital and analog volume
controls)
Approx. 435(W) x 335(D) x 104(H)mm (Incl. buttons, terminals,
legs, ....)
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D/A CONVERTER / USB SOUND SYSTEM DA5
Installation and Setup
for USB Drivers
on Windows PC
Introduction
The USB Interface equipped with DA5 is compatible to USB 2.0 audio device.
It is necessary for Windows PC users to install special driver for PCM music fi les, which is
possible to download from the CEC home page.
When ASIO and DSD drivers are installed to a freeware PC music player, foobar2000, DSD
fi les may be reproduced. This is to explain on how to install and set up those drivers using
foobar2000.
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Compatible OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Mac PC (X10.6.8 or newer) are already equipped with a standard driver for USB 2.0 audio
device, and it is not necessary to install CEC specifi c driver.
Download site
Windows users may access to download this specifi c driver at CEC home page.