Esoteric C-02X Owner's Manual
C-02X
Linestage Preamplifier
OWNER’S MANUAL .................... 3
MODE D’EMPLOI ...................... 23
MANUAL DEL USUARIO ........... 43
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Model for USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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CAUTION
o DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
Model for Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Model for Europe
o IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR
A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS
BEEN REPAIRED.
o USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
China RoHS
o The information in the following table is only applicable to products for sale in the People’s Republic of China.
o The products sold in the European area are manufactured in accordance with the European RoHS Directive.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, TEAC AUDIO EUROPE, Liegnitzer Straße 6, 82194
Gröbenzell, Germany declare in own responsibility,
the TEAC product described in this manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
CAUTION
o Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
o Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
o Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.
o The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any
time.
o If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or
installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine,
fire or excessive heat.
o CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batter-
ies: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with
an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
WARNING
Products with Class ! construction are equipped with a power
supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective
grounding connection.
o The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON
position.
o The power plugs are used as disconnect devices; the disconnect
devices shall remain readily operable.
o Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones
with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from
earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
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Pb, Hg, Cd
V Precautions concerning batteries
Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak leading to
fire, injury or the staining of nearby things. Please read and observe
the following precautions carefully.
For European Customers
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and
batteries and/or accumulators
o Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive (¥) and nega-
tive (^) orientations.
o Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of batter-
ies together.
o If the remote control is not used for a long time (more than a
month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking.
o If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
o Do not use batteries of types other than those specified. Do not
mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of batteries
together.
o Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Never throw batteries into
fire or water.
o Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. The bat-
teries could short circuit, leak or explode.
o Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a recharge-
able type.
(a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accu-
mulators should be disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of electrical/electronic equipment and waste
batteries/accumulators correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical/electronic equipment
and batteries/accumulators can have serious effects on the
environment and human health because of the presence of
hazardous substances in the equipment.
(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been
crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic equipment and batteries/accumulators must be collected
and disposed of separately from household waste.
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the
specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or
cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for those
elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the equipment.
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MEXCEL is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd. in Japan and other countries.
ESOTERIC is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Contents
Before use
Thank you for purchasing this Esoteric product.
Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this
product. After reading it, keep it in a safe place with the warranty card
for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................3
Before use .........................................................6
Precautions for use ................................................7
Maintenance ......................................................7
Connections .......................................................8
Names and functions of parts (main unit) .........................10
Remote control ...................................................11
Names and functions of parts (remote control) ....................12
Basic operation ...................................................13
Balance and input level settings ..................................15
Additional settings ...............................................17
Troubleshooting ..................................................21
Specifications and dimensional drawings .........................22
What's in the box
Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown
below. Please contact the store where you purchased this product if
any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during
transportation.
Power cord × 1
Remote control (RC-1315) × 1
Batteries for remote control (AAA) × 2
Felt pads × 4
Owner’s manual (this document) × 1
Warranty card × 1
Note about pinpoint feet
High-precision metal pinpoint feet are attached firmly to the bottom
plate of this unit.
The stands for these feet are loose, but when the unit is placed in
position, it is supported by these pinpoint feet, which will effectively
disperse vibrations.
Chassis Pinpoint foot (metal)
Foot-stand (metal)
o This unit is very heavy, so take care to avoid injury during installation.
o Apply the included felt pads to the bottoms of the foot-stands to
avoid scratching the surface where the unit is placed.
Screws that attach
foot-stand
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Precautions for use
Maintenance
o Place the unit in a stable location near the stereo system that you
will use with it.
o Do not install this unit in a location that could become hot. This
includes places that are exposed to direct sunlight or near a radiator, heater, stove or other heating equipment. Moreover, do not
place it on top of another amplifier or equipment that generates
heat.
o Avoid locations that are subject to vibrations or exposed to exces-
sive dust, cold or moisture.
o In order to enable good heat dissipation, leave at least 20 cm (8")
between this unit and walls and other equipment when installing it.
If you put it in a rack, take precautions to prevent overheating by
leaving at least 5 cm (2") open above the top of the unit and at
least 10 cm (4") open behind it.
o Do not install the unit face up or on its side.
o DO NOT place anything, not even CDs, CD-Rs, LP records or cas-
sette tapes, on top of the unit. Do not put cloth on top of the unit
or place the unit on top of bedding or thick carpet.
Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the unit clean.
For stubborn smudges, use a damp cloth that has been thoroughly
wrung out to remove excess moisture.
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For safety, disconnect the power cord from the outlet before cleaning.
o Never spray liquid directly on this unit.
o Do not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage the surface
of the unit.
o Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch this product
for long periods of time, because they could damage the cabinet.
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o Do not move the unit during use.
o Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit due to its weight.
Have someone help you move it if necessary.
o The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage printed
on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter,
consult an electrician.
o Do not open the body of the unit as this might result in damage
to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should
get into the unit, contact your dealer.
o When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull
directly on the plug; never yank on the cord.
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Connections
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Precautions when making connections
o After completing all other connections, plug the power plug into a power outlet.
o Read the owner’s manuals of all devices that will be connected, and follow their instructions.
o Do not bundle connecting cables with power cords. Doing so could cause noise.
Super Audio CD player,
tuner, etc.
AUDIO OUT
XLR pin assignment
1. COMMON
2. HOT (+)
3. COLD (−)
Super Audio CD player,
etc.
RCA audio cables
AUDIO OUT
XLR cables
A
B
Connect using a set
of only one type.
C
RCA audio cables
AUDIO IN
Power amplifier, etc.
D
XLR cables
Included power cord
c
Wall outlet
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A Analog input connectors (LINE IN)
C Analog output connectors (LINE OUT)
Connect the analog output connectors of Super Audio CD players, DVD players, cassette decks, tuners and other equipment to
these connectors.
Connect the R connector of a pair on this unit to the right (R)
connector 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 connectors: Use an RCA audio cable.
Connect the white pin plugs to the white
(L) connectors and connect the red pin
plugs to the red (R) connectors.
o The XLR input connectors can be switched to 3 HOT (+)
(page 16).
o This unit does not have a built-in phono equalizer, so record
players cannot be connected to it directly.
To use a record player with this unit, connect it through a
phono equalizer, for example.
Output two channels of analog audio signals.
Connect these to the analog input connectors of a power amplifier, for example.
Connect the R connector of a pair on this unit to the right (R)
connector of an input device and the L connector of the same
pair on this unit to the left (L) connector of the input 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 connectors: Use an RCA audio cable.
Connect the white pin plugs to the white
(L) connectors and connect the red pin
plugs to the red (R) connectors.
D AC power inlet
Connect the included power cord to this inlet. After completing
all other connections, plug the power plug into a power outlet.
o Unplug the power cord from the outlet when you are not
planning to use the unit for an extended period of time.
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B Grounding connector (SIGNAL GND)
Using a commercially-available sheathed wire to connect this
to the grounding terminal of a Super Audio CD player, power
amplifier or other device might improve the audio quality.
o This is NOT an electrical safety ground.
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Use only a genuine Esoteric power cord. Use of
other power cords could result in fire or electric
shock.
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
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Names and functions of parts (main unit)
A
B C
F
ED
A INPUT knob
Turn this knob to select the active input. Select the input that is
connected to the device you want to use.
o You can change the names that are shown on the display
for the connectors, as well as set the unit to skip them (page
20).
B POWER button
Press this button to turn the unit on or off.
The blue indicator lights when the unit is turned on.
o Turn the unit off when not using it.
o To protect your speakers, follow the proper procedures when
you turn the unit on or off (pages 13 and 14).
C Display
Shows the current input source name, volume, setting items, etc.
E Remote control signal receiver
Signals sent from remote controls are received here. When using
a remote, point it toward this spot (page 11).
F VOLUME knob
Use to adjust the volume.
Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it.
o If through output (RCA2) is set to THRU and the input source
is RCA 2, the VOLUME knob will not function (page 19).
Sudden loud noises might cause hearing damage
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and other trouble.
Always minimize the volume before starting
playback, and adjust it to an appropriate level
after playback begins.
D Output indicators
These indicators light to show the output status of the selected
source.
XLR
Lights when a signal is output from the XLR connectors
RCA
Lights when a signal is output from the RCA connectors
POLARITY
Lights when output polarity Invert is ON
BALANCE
Lights when left-right balance is set to anything but center
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Remote control
Precautions when using the remote
control
When using the remote control, point it toward the remote control
signal receiver on the main unit from a distance of 7 m (23 ft) or less.
Do not place obstructions between the main unit and the remote
control.
Moreover, operation from an angle can make reception difficult, so
use the remote facing the front of the main unit as much as possible.
Remote control signal receiver
7 m/23 ft
Installing batteries
Remove the cover from the back of the remote control and insert
two AAA batteries with their ¥/^ oriented as shown in the case.
Replace the cover.
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When to replace batteries
If the distance required between the remote and the main unit
decreases or if the unit stops responding to the remote buttons,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Dispose of the used batteries according to the instructions on them
or requirements set by your local municipality.
o The remote control might not work if the remote control signal
receiver is exposed to direct sunlight or bright light.
o Beware that use of this remote control could cause the unin-
tentional operation of other devices that can be controlled by
infrared rays.
Precautions concerning batteries
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Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture
or leak, which might result in fire, injury or the
staining of nearby materials.
Please read and observe the precautions on
page 5 carefully.
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Names and functions of parts (remote control)
o The buttons not explained here do not function with this unit.
o This remote control can also be used for other Esoteric Super
a
Audio CD/CD players and D/A converters.
o Some models will not pause when you press the playback/pause
button (7/9) button.
a STANDBY/ON (setting) button
Use to confirm selection of some of the settings explained in
“Additional settings” (pages 17-21). You can also assign a
name to a connector using this button (page 20).
o You cannot turn the unit on or off using this button.
b INPUT (k/j) buttons
b
c
d
e
f
Press these buttons to switch between input sources. Select the
connector that is connected to the device you want to play.
Use to select settings for “Balance and input level settings”
(pages 15-16) and “Additional settings” (pages 17-21).
Use as cursor keys when entering an input source name.
c SETUP button
Use with “Balance and input level settings” and “Additional settings” (pages 15 and 17).
d DIMMER button
Use to adjust the brightness of the display and indicators (page
14).
e VOLUME (+/−) buttons
Use to adjust the volume. Press the + button to increase the volume and the − button to decrease it.
o If you set the RCA 2 input connectors to “THRU”, the VOLUME
buttons will not work when the input is set to RCA2 (page
19).
If both the main unit and the remote control have buttons with
the same function, we only explain procedures using one of them
in this manual. However, the other can also be used in the same
manner.
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f MUTE button
Press this button to temporarily mute the sound.
Press again to restore the volume setting (page 14).
o When muted, “MUTE” and the ordinary display are shown
alternately.
Basic operation
1 Turn on the connected input source devices.
2 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.
The indicator lights blue.
o Turn on the power amplifier after turning on this unit.
3 Turn the INPUT knob to select an input source.
4 Play the source, and then adjust the volume by turn-
ing the VOLUME knob.
Sudden loud noises might cause hearing damage
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and other trouble.
Always minimize the volume before starting
playback, and adjust it to an appropriate level
after playback begins.
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Basic operation (continued)
Turning the unit off
There might be noise from the speakers if the unit is turned off suddenly. When you turn the unit off, follow the steps below.
1 If a connected device is playing back, stop playback.
o Turn off the power amplifier first.
2 Turn the unit's VOLUME knob counterclockwise to
minimize the volume.
Using the dimmer
Each time you press the DIMMER button, the brightness of the display and indicators change as follows.
3 (Standard brightness)
2
1
0 (Unlit)
o Even when set to 0 (unlit), the display will light at standard bright-
ness for a few seconds when you press a button or turn a knob.
o In setting mode, the display lights at standard brightness.
o Always turn the volume to the minimum level before you
turn the unit on or off. Failure to do so could cause sudden
loud noises that might result in harm to your hearing or damage to the speakers when you turn the unit on.
3 Press the POWER button to turn the unit o.
4 Turn o the connected input source devices.
Muting the output
Press the remote control MUTE button to temporarily mute the
sound. Press again to restore the previous volume setting.
o While the sound is muted, “MUTE” and the selected input connec-
tor name appear alternately on the display.
o You can also restore the sound by turning the VOLUME knob or by
pressing the VOLUME buttons (+/−).
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Balance and input level settings
You can set the left and right balance, output level adjustment and
phase inversion. You can set these independently for each pair of
input connectors.
1 Turn the INPUT knob to select the input source you
want to set.
3 Press the INPUT (k/j) buttons to change the setting.
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4 Press the SETUP button repeatedly until the display
resumes showing its usual contents. Setting mode
ends when the usual contents are shown.
2 Press the SETUP button repeatedly to select the set-
ting item you want to change.
Each time you press the SETUP button, the display changes.
o While making these settings, the SETUP indicator appears at
the top left of the display.
o To exit setting mode and return to the ordinary display, do
nothing for at least 10 seconds.
Setting mode will also end and the ordinary display will reappear
if nothing is done for 10 or more seconds.
o These settings will be retained even if the power cord is
disconnected.
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Balance and input level settings (continued)
Left and right balance setting
(Bal>***)
Adjust the balance between the left and right output channels.
You can set this to values between L 6.0 dB and R 6.0 dB in 0.5dB
increments. You can also set this so that just one channel is muted.
The default value is 0.0 dB (no balance adjustment).
Muting just one channel
Press the INPUT (k/j) buttons to select “Bal>R only” to output
only the right channel.
Likewise, press the INPUT (k/j) buttons to select “Bal>L only” to
output only the left channel.
o When the balance has been adjusted, the BALANCE indicator
lights to show this.
Adjusting the output level
(Level>***)
Phase inversion
(Invert>***)
This can be used to reverse the phase of the audio signal output.
For example, if the XLR output of a device that sends a signal to this
unit’s input is 2 HOT, but the XLR input of the device that receives the
signal output from this device is 3 HOT, set this to ON.
By default, this is set to OFF.
OFF
No phase inversion
ON
Phase inversion enabled
o When the polarity has been inverted, the POLARITY indicator
lights to show this.
You can adjust the output level for the selected input.
You can set this to values between –18.0 dB and +18.0 dB in 0.5dB
increments.
The default value is 0.0 dB.
o If the total of the output level and volume settings exceed 0 dB,
the output level indication will blink.
Lower the output level or volume until it stops blinking.
Note about these settings and sound quality
The left-right balance and output level settings are related to
the volume. This unit’s microcomputer analyzes these settings
and the volume level value comprehensively to conduct unified control of volume amplification.
For this reason, unlike ordinary amplifiers that pass audio signals through multiple circuits, these settings will not degrade
the audio quality.
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Additional settings
You can also make the following settings and restore factory defaults.
Volume curve
Output
Through (RCA2)
Illumination
Input source name
Automatic display (FL) off
Automatic power saving function
1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2seconds.
Press for at least
2 seconds
3 Press the INPUT (k/j) buttons to change the setting.
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4 Press the SETUP button repeatedly until the display
resumes showing its usual contents. Setting mode
ends when the usual contents are shown.
2 Press the SETUP button repeatedly to select the set-
ting item you want to change.
Each time you press the SETUP button, the display changes.
o To exit setting mode and return to the ordinary display, do
nothing for at least 10 seconds.
Setting mode will also end and the ordinary display will reappear
if nothing is done for 10 or more seconds.
o These settings will be retained even if the power cord is
disconnected.
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0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 99
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Additional settings (continued)
Volume curve setting
(VolMode>***)
With this unit, the volume level can be adjusted by dB or with a “volume curve” of 100 steps numbered 0 to 99 between −∞ to 0 dB.
When dB is selected, the volume can be adjusted from −99.5 dB to 0
dB in 0.5dB steps.
You can select from the 5 different volume curves (A, B, C, D and E)
shown below.
The default value is “dB”.
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Volume [dB]
-70
-80
-90
∞
Steps
A
B
C
D
E
Output setting
(Out>***)
You can set which connectors output audio.
The default setting is “BOTH”.
XLR
Sound is output from the XLR 1/XLR 2 connectors.
RCA
Sound is output from the RCA 1/RCA 2 connectors.
BOTH
Sound is output from both the XLR 1/XLR 2 connectors and RCA
1/RCA 2 connectors.
o The setting is shown by the output indicator.
When BOTH is selected, the XLR and RCA indicators will both light.
o When you change the volume curve setting, the volume will be
minimized.
o When dB is selected the volume is shown in dB. When a volume
curve is selected (A–E), steps 0–99 are shown.
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Through (RCA2)
Illumination
(RCA2>***)
You can select whether to use the RCA 2 connectors as normal input
connectors or as signal through connectors.
The default setting is “NML”.
NML (normal)
Select this to use the RCA 2 connectors as normal input connectors.
THRU (through)
The volume level adjusted using the VOLUME knob is ignored
when this setting is selected. Sound signals passing through the
RCA 2 connectors are output as they are. (No gain adjustment is
made by the preamplifier.)
After selecting “THRU”, press the STANDBY/ON (setting) button to
activate the setting.
(Light>***)
You can set whether or not the rings of the knobs light.
The default setting is “AUTO”.
AUTO
When the knobs are operated, their rings light.
ON
The rings around the knobs will stay lit.
OFF
The rings around the knobs do not light.
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“THRU” appears on the display instead of the volume level set by
using the VOLUME knob.
For example, if you connect the pre-out connectors (FRONT L/R)
of an AV amplifier to this unit’s RCA 2 connectors, and set RCA2 to
“THRU”, you can also use the speakers connected through this unit
as the front speakers of the AV amplifier. (The AV amplifier controls
volume adjustment when the input source is set to “RCA2”.)
o If through output (RCA2) is set to THRU and the input source is
RCA 2, the VOLUME knob will not function.
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Since this unit’s VOLUME knob will not function when set
to “THRU”, be careful if you connect a device that does
not have a volume control to the RCA 2 input connectors.
When you change the input source to RCA2, very loud
sounds could be output suddenly, resulting in harm to
your hearing and damage to the speakers.
When connecting a device that does not have a volume
control to the RCA 2 input connectors and setting RCA2
to “THRU”, always connect a device that has a volume
control to this unit’s analog output connectors (LINE
OUT). Use that device to minimize the volume before
switching the input source to RCA2, and then gradually
raise the volume level.
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Additional settings (continued)
Input source name
XLR1=
XLR2=
RCA1=
RCA2=
RCA3=
You can change the names shown on the display for the unit’s connectors when you change the input source. You can set the names as
you like (up to five characters).
You can also set the unit to skip connectors that do not have connected devices when you change the input source.
For example, when a Super Audio CD player is connected to the RCA
2 connectors and a DVD player is connected to the RCA 3 connectors, the RCA 2 and RCA 3 connectors can be set to “SACD” and “DVD”
respectively while the other connectors can be set to “*skip”. When
you change the input source, only “SACD” and “DVD” will be selected,
making it easier to select only the connectors you want to use.
Use the INPUT (k/j) buttons to select the connector name.
Connector name options: CD, DAC, SACD, DVD, CD-R,
DVD-R, TAPE, MD, TUNER, PC, MP3, AUX, TV, VIDEO, VCR,
*skip, (editable)
o The skip function will not work when all connectors are set to
“*skip”.
Automatic display backlight (FL) off
(FLaOFF>***)
You can set the display backlight to automatically turn off if no operation is conducted for a certain amount of time. The default setting
is“30m”.
15m
If no operation is conducted for 15 minutes, the display automatically turns off.
30m
If no operation is conducted for 30 minutes, the display automatically turns off.
60m
If no operation is conducted for 60 minutes, the display automatically turns off.
OFF
The display never turns off automatically.
o If the display backlight (FL) is left ON with the same indication for
a long time, brightness irregularities might occur. For this reason,
we recommend that you enable the automatic display backlight
off function.
Creating your own input connector name
1. When the input connector name (XLR1, XLR2,
XLR3, RCA1 or RCA2) and “=” are shown, press the
INPUT (k/j) buttons repeatedly until the editable
screen appears (default setting: “88888”).
2. Press the STANDBY/ON (setting) button.
3. Enter the characters.
Press the INPUT (k/j) buttons to move the cursor.
Press the VOLUME (+/–) buttons to select characters.
4. When you have finished entering the characters,
press the STANDBY/ON (setting) button to confirm
the selection.
o While entering the name, the volume and input connec-
tor cannot be changed.
o Available characters
English letters: A–Z, a–z
Numbers: 0–9
Symbols: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , − . / : ; < = > ? @ 8 (blank)
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