cec DA5 Owner's Manual

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D/A CONVERTER
D/A CO
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INPUT
USB Sound System
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DA5
Owner's Manual
Thank you for purchasing a DA5.
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.
FILTERPOWER
FLAT USB COAX PCM
PULSE AES TOS DSD
HEADPHONE VOLUME
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D/A CONVERTER / USB SOUND SYSTEM DA5
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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Features
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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.
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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.
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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.
DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THIS
APPLIANCE.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN A CONFINED SPACE, SUCH AS WITHIN A
BOOKCASE OR SIMILAR PIECE OF FURNITURE.
PLUG THE AC POWER CORD INTO AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AC WALL OUTLET,
SO IT CAN BE QUICKLY UNPLUGGED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING WITH A SCREWDRIVER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
IF THIS APPLIANCE SEEMS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING, CONTACT A QUALIFIED
SERVICE STATION. DISCONTINUE USE OF ANY MALFUCTIONING UNIT.
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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
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
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
to this appliance.
Turning power off: Turn off the amplifi er before turning off this appliance.
Handle With Care
Avoid exerting excessive force on the cabinet, the switch, the knob and the terminal
on this appliance.
Installation
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
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
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
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
Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when there is a thunderstorm in
your vicinity.
Condensation
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
Make sure your playback sound, ex. due to too big sound, does not disturb other
people and your neighborhood.
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Accessories
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DA5 should contain the following:
DA5 unit
AC Power Cord
Remote Control unit
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Keep the packaging available for future transportation needs.
The delivered AC power cord should not be used for any other device than DA5.
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INPUT
FILTER
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Front Panel Functions
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POWER button
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
Press to select a digital fi lter type "FLAT" or "PULSE". The selected fi lter type will light
up at
INPUT button
Digital Filter indicator. Refer to "Digital Filter" on page 11 for details.
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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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USB COAX
The selected digital input signal is converted and transferred to the analog and headphone outputs.
AES TOS
The last input has been memorized after power off.
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HEADPHONE jack
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
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
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
Digital Filter indicator
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
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
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
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
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
the power is turned on again.
brighter (default)
FLAT USB
PULSE AES TOS DSD
off
FLAT USB COAX PCM
PULSE
lighter
FLAT USB COAX PCM
PULSE AES TOS DSD
COAX
AES TOS DSD
PCM
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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
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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).
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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
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PULSE AES TOS DSD
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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
RIGHT LEFT
XLR RCA XLR
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RCA
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USB TOSLINK COAX AES/EBU
DIGITAL INPUT
D/A Converter
DA5
3-pin AC power cord
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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XLR(Balanced)
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)
Standard RCA analog output terminals.
Digital input
USB
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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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
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
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
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
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
products like CD Transport TL5, CD Player CD5, D/A Converter DA3N and so on. Here refers to DA5 function only.
DIMMER button
Press to change the display brightness in different 3 levels. Refer to "DIMMER" on page 9 for details.
D.FILTERᴾbutton
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,
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COAX, USB)
Press TOS, AES/EBU, COAX or USB to select an input directly.
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INPUT button
Press to change the input in an order described below.
USB COAX
AES TOS
D.VOL-UP/DN button
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
panel. Make sure nothing is blocking the front panel where the remote sensor is lolocated.
Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct sunlight or other light
sources, as such exposure can cause malfunction. The remote control unit may malfunction when its batteries are running low. Change
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
Never use different types of batteries together. Both rechargeable and non­rechargeable batteries can be used, but the two should not be used together.
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.
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 fi re. Dispose of batteries following laws in the local area.
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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.
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
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.
FLAT USB COAX PCM
PULSE AES TOS DSD
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.
Power on the amplifi er after lower the volume on the amplifer or DA5.
Start the playback on the digital audio player, and adjust the volume on the amplifi er
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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.
Press the INPUT button on the front panel or the USB button on the remote control
unit to select USB. USB indicator and a sampling frequency of the input signal will
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appear on the display.
PULSE AES TOS DSD
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.
PULSE
Ex. DSD256 11.2MHz through USB connection in FLAT digital fi lter (PULSE fi lter is not available with DSD)
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FLAT USB COAX PCM
FLAT USB COAX PCM
AES TOS DSD
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Maintenance
If the surface of the DA5 case becomes soiled, 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 CD5
case. Also avoid using aerosol insecticides near this appliance.
DA5 requires no periodic maintenance, and contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact
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.
Malfunction Possible cause Solution
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 er Correct the connection
Playback stops Begin playback
Small volume on DA5 Increase the volume
Small volume on PC or amplifi er Increase the volume
Wrong input selected on amplifer Correct the input
Wrong connection with player Correct the connection
No power on player Turn on and begin playback
Wrong input on DA5 Correct the input
Digital cable broken Replace the cable
Failure by interferences Turn off and on all the devices
RCA plugs loosen Connect the plugs completely
Shock or vibration to player Place the player on stable board
Disc surface soiled Clean 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 DA5 Turn on DA5
Unresponsive to remote
control
No batteries in the RC unit Install batteries
No enough power on batteries Replace 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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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
DAC ESS ES9018K2M x 1
Digital Filter FLAT or PULSE (only FLAT during DSD playback)
Analog output
(digital variable)
Headphones output
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.1dB (CD playback in FLAT digital fi lter)
S/N ratio 105dB, 1kHz/0dB
Closs talk 105dB, 1kHz/0dB
THD 0.014%, 1kHz/0dB
Power supply AC230V/120V, 50/60Hz (specifi ed on the rear panel)
Power consumption 10W
Dimensions
Weight Approx. 7.6 kg
Accessory AC power cord, Remote control unit and Owner's manual
Color Silver and Black
Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Illustrations in the Owner’s Manual may deviate from the actual unit due to design improve-
ṳᴾ
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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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.
http://www.cec-web.co.jp/service/download/driver/index_ex.html
Note: It is not abnormal to see SECURITY WARNING upon downloading and/or
installation. You may continue to download and/or install according to the instructions by OS or Browser.
USB Driver (Your PC recognizes DA5 as a regular audio device.)
BRAVO-HD (is the USB driver specialized in DA5, supplied by SAVITEC, USB Audio
ṳᴾ
IC manufacturer.)
Necessary components to reproduce DSD fi les at foobar2000
foo_out_asio_v2p1p2.fb2k-component (ASIO driver by foobar 2000)
ASIOProxyInstall-0.7.2.exe (driver for the reasonable connection between ASIO and
ṳᴾ
DSD) foo_input_sacd.fb2k-component (DSD driver by foobar 2000)
Note: The above are the possible components publicized on our internet. Updated
version at DA5 might not be assured.
Note: Freeware PC-music player foobar2000 can be downloaded at:
http://www.foobar2000.org/
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USB Driver Installation
Install a USB driver, BRAVO-HD* on your Windows PC to recognize DA5 as USB audio
device and playback PCM music fi les.
*BRAVO-HD is an exclusive USB driver that a USB Audio IC maker, SAVITEC company
provides for DA5.
1. Installation for BRAVO-HD
1.1. Melt (open) the "DA5_usb_win.zip" fi le downloaded from CEC download site and
save the melted folder at ex. desktop.
1.2. Double-click and open the saved "da5_usb_win" folder.
1.3. Double-click "setup.exe" in the folder to start the installation.
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USB Driver Installation
1.4. BRAVO-HD install wizard will start. Click "Next" to continue.
1.5. Select an install folder and Windows user.
Click "Browse" to select an installation folder other than the default folder being
showed.
Select "Everyone" for all Windows users to use BRAVO-HD or "Just me" only for
the user that is installing the driver now.
Click "Next" to continue.
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1.6. Click "Next" to start the installation.
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1.7. When the installation finishes a short-cut icon "BRAVO-HD Audio CPL" will be
created on desktop and the restart wizard will appear. Click "Yes(Y)" to restart the
computer.
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USB Driver Installation
1.8. After the computer restarted connect with DA5 via USB cable.
1.9. Turning on DA5 the computer will recognize DA5 as CEC DA5 HS USB Audio
and automatically apply it to the output device. You can check the setting through
control panel - sound and audio device property. If not select DA5 as output device.
Ex. WindowsXP Ex. Windows7
1.10. Starting a PC-music after selecting the USB input on DA5 you can listen to the
playback music through the analog and/or headphones output on DA5.
DA5 USB input is compatible with up to 32bit/384kHz PCM signal but the sampling
frequency may be limited by the PC system setting or PC-Music player.
Refer to "BRAVO-HD Control Panel" after completing "Installation and Setup for DSD
playback".
Note: You can delete the downloaded "da5_usb_win.zip" file and the saved
"da5_usb_win" folder with fi les after the installation fi nished.
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Installation and Setup for DSD Playback
Installing ASIO and DSD drivers to a freeware PC-music player foobar2000 for Windows PC
DSD64(2.8224MHz) to DSD256(11.2896MHz) fi les can be played through DA5.
Before starting these steps install foobar2000 to your Windows PC, which can be
downloaded from http://www.foobar2000.org/.
2. ASIO driver Installation on foobar2000
2.1. Melt (open) the downloaded "da5_dsd-plugin_fb2k.zip" file and save the melted
folder at ex. desktop.
2.2. Double-click and open the saved "da5_dsd-plugin_fb2k" folder.
2.3. Double-click "foo_out_asio_v2p1p2.fb2k-component" in the folder.
2.4.foobar2000 Components Installer will start. Click "Yes(Y)" to continue.
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2.5. The installing component "foo_out_asio" will be listed up marked with (unknown).
Click "Apply" to continue the installation.
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2.6. Click "OK" to complete the installation and change. foobar2000 will restart.
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3. ASIO Proxy Installation on foobar2000
3.1. Double-click "ASIOProxyInstall-0.7.2.exe" in the "da5_dsd-plugin_fb2k" folder.
3.2. Click "Next" on ASIO Proxy for foobar2000 Setup wizard to continue.
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3.3. Select an install folder.
Click "Browse" to select a folder other than the default folder being showed.
Click "Install" to start the installation.
3.4. Install will fi nish soon and click "Close" to complete the installation.
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4. DSD Driver Installation on foobar2000
4.1. Double-click "foo_input_sacd.fb2k-component" in the "da5_dsd-plugin_fb2k" folder.
4.2. foobar2000 Component Installer will start. Click "Yes(Y)" to continue.
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Installation and Setup for DSD Playback
4.3. The installing component "foo_input_sacd" will be listed up marked with (unknown).
Click "Apply" to continue the installation.
4.4. Click "OK" to complete the installation and change. foobar2000 will restart.
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5. DSD Playback Setupon foobar2000
5.1. Click "File" on foobar2000 to open "Preferences".
5.2. Click "Tools - SACD" on the left side tree and select "DSD" at
Output Mode.
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5.3. Click "Playback - Output - ASIO" on the left side tree, and double-click
"foo_dsd_asio" listed at ASIO drivers.
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Installation and Setup for DSD Playback
5.4. Dialog for foo_dsd_asio v0.7.2 setting will appear.
Select "BRAVO-HD" at ASIO Driver.
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And select "ASIO Native" at DSD Playback Method. Any others are not compatible
with DSD256.
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Installation and Setup for DSD Playback
5.5. Click "Playback - Output" at the left side tree and select "ASIO:foo_dsd_asio" at
Device. And click "OK" to fi nish the setup.
All the installation and setup have completed. Now foobar2000 is compatible with DSD
up to 256 (11.2896MHz) and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz through DA5-USB.
NOTE
In order to avoid any interruption or affection from PC upon listening to your desired
music through ASIO at foobar2000, set the output of reproduction to the other than CEC
DA5 HS USB Audio at Sound and Audio Device property at your PC (refer to page 26). The
volume control and/or mute function can be operated by foobar 2000, DA5 and/or amplifi er.
When you listen to the music through the other sound/playback device than ASIO at
foobar 2000 like Windows Media Player and/or iTunes, set the output of reproduction to
CEC DA5 HS USB Audio at Sound and Audio Device property at your PC.
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BRAVO-HD Control Panel
1. Start "BRAVO-HD Audio CPL" from the short-
cut on desktop or programs menu. BRAVO-
HD control panel will appear.
2. Turning on DA5 connected via USB cable the
BRAVO-HD control panel will change to show
a current setting.
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In the area marked withⒶ click to change
the sample rate and/or bit rate to be used on
Windows sharing mode.
Note: WindowsXP does not have the sample
rate and bit rate settings for sharing mode, thus
is not showed.
In the area marked withⒷ the current setting
and playback via foobar2000 ASIO output are
displayed. And click to change the bit rate and
buffer size.
Note:Ⓑdoes not work on playback via other
than ASIO.
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BRAVO-HD Control Panel
3. Changing the sample rate and bits per sample on BRAVO-HD control panel the Windows
system setting on "sound - digital output property" will change accordingly, and vice versa.
Note: Setting 352.8kHz or 384kHz the sound from ex. an internet browser may be unstable
and noisy. In that case set the sample rate 192kHz or lower and restart.
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BRAVO-HD Control Panel
4. PCM, bit rate, sampling frequency and buffer
size of a current PCM playback via ASIO like
a foobar2000 output setting are displayed.
Ex. Playback after changing the bit rate and
buffer size during stop will show the new
settings.
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Note: Bit rate setting should be the same as or
more than playback file. Otherwise the bit rate
for output is less than the original.
Note: By smaller buffer size setting against a
higher resolution music file a continuous noise
on music from the beginning, pop noise or
interruption may happen. In that case set the
buffer size bigger and restart.
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5. Displaying a DSD64/2.8MHz playback.
Note: Selecting ASIO Native at DSD Playback
Method (refer to page 34), the bit rate and buffer
size during DSD playback are fixed at 32 bits
and 10.0 ms.
6. Displaying a DSD128/5.6MHz playback.
Note: Start BRAVO-HD Audio CPL to see a
current playback or change the settings. You
don't need to start it every playback.
7. Displaying a DSD256/11.2MHz playback.
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