Esoteric D-02X Owner's Manual
D-02X
D/A Converter
OWNER’S MANUAL .................... 3
MODE D’EMPLOI ...................... 23
MANUAL DEL USUARIO ........... 43
D01276821A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
o DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
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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B
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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.
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
1) Read these instructions.
Model for USA
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.
Model for Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Model for Europe
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, TEAC Corporation declares that the product
complies with the European Directives request and
the other Commission Regulations.
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
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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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 mains plug is used as the disconnect device; the disconnect
device 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.
Pb, Hg, Cd
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.
For European Customers
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and
batteries and/or accumulators
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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“DSD” is a registered trademark.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Apple, Mac, Mac OS and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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
What's in the box ................................................ 6
Note about pinpoint feet ........................................6
Maintenance ....................................................7
Precautions for use ..............................................7
Making connections ................................................ 8
Names and functions of parts (main unit) ..........................10
Names and functions of parts (display) .............................11
Basic operation ....................................................12
Setting mode ......................................................12
Meanings of items shown in setting mode ......................13
Upconversion setting ...........................................13
DSD digital filter setting ........................................14
Clock setting ...................................................14
Clock input connector selection ................................15
Clock output settings ...........................................15
Dimmer setting ................................................15
Analog output setting ..........................................16
Automatic display darkening setting ............................16
Automatic power saving setting ................................16
Connecting with a computer and playing back audio files .........17
Installing the driver .............................................17
Playing audio files ..............................................17
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 unit if
any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during
transportation.
Power cord × 1
HDMI cable × 1
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.
Chassis
Foot-stand (metal)
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.
o Apply the included felt pads to the bottoms of the foot-stands to
avoid scratching the surface where the unit is placed.
Pinpoint foot (metal)
Screws that attach foot-stand
Troubleshooting ...................................................19
Restoring factory settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Messages ..........................................................20
Specifications ......................................................21
Dimensional drawings .............................................22
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Maintenance
Precautions for use
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.
Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch the unit for
long periods of time because they could damage the cabinet.
Never spray liquid directly on this unit. Do not use chemically-treated
wipes, thinner or similar substances because they could damage the
surface of the unit.
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For safety, disconnect the power plug from the outlet before cleaning.
o This unit is very heavy, so take care to avoid injury during installation.
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 them on top of an amplifier or other equipment that generates heat. Doing so could cause discoloration or deformation.
o Avoid locations that are extremely cold or exposed to excessive
humidity or dust.
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 the unit. Failure to provide these
gaps could cause heat to build up inside and result in fire.
o Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you
will use with it.
o Do not place anything, not even CDs, CD-Rs, LP records or cassette
tapes, on top of the unit. Doing so could cause damage.
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o Do not put cloth on top of the unit or place it on top of bedding
or thick carpet. Doing so could cause it to overheat or damage it.
o Supply voltage to the power unit that matches the voltage indi-
cated on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this
matter, consult an electrician.
o Do not move the unit during use.
o Do not open the body of the unit because this could result in
damage to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object
should enter the unit, contact your dealer.
o When removing the power plug from an outlet, always pull
directly on the plug. Never pull on the cord itself.
o Since ES-LINK is a format that is unique to ESOTERIC, do not con-
nect the HDMI cable used for it to ordinary HDMI connectors on
equipment made by other companies. They are not compatible.
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Making connections
Super Audio CD/CD transport (P-02X)
XLR digital cable
A
HDMI cable
BNC coaxial cable
C
CD player, digital tuner, etc.
Digital audio output
connectors
HDMI cable
XLR digital cable
Digital audio output
RCA coaxial digital cable
connectors
Optical digital cable
AB
D/A converter
(D-02X)
BNC coaxial cable
B
CLOCK OUT
Clock generator
(G-01, G-02, etc.)
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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.
RCA audio cable
XLR audio cable
AUDIO IN (R) AUDIO IN (L)
Amplifier
XLR audio cable
RCA audio cable
D
Connect using a set of
only one type.
E
Wall socket
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A Digital audio input connectors (DIGITAL IN)
D Analog audio output connectors (LINE OUT)
Use these to input digital audio.
Connect these to the digital output connectors of digital devices
(including the P1, P-01, P-02, P-03, P-05 and P-02X).
ES-LINK: HDMI cable
o Since ES-LINK is a format that is unique to ESOTERIC, do not
connect the HDMI cable used for it to ordinary HDMI connectors on equipment made by other companies. They are not
compatible.
Use commercially-available cables for the following
connections.
XLR: XLR digital cable
RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable
OPTICAL: optical digital cable
o We recommend using ES-LINK when connecting to a P-02X.
o The XLR connectors support Dual AES. If the digital source
device that you are using supports Dual AES, use two cables
to connect the left channel unit XLR connector to the left
digital output on the audio source device and the right chan-
nel unit XLR connector to the right digital output on the
audio source device.
B CLOCK SYNC 10MHz IN, IN and OUT connectors
Use these to input and output clock synchronization signals.
When using a clock generator, connect its clock output connector to this unit's CLOCK SYNC IN connector.
These output analog audio.
If the amplifier has XLR audio input connectors, use commercially-available XLR audio cables to connect to them.
If the amplifier has RCA audio input connectors, use commercially-available RCA audio cables to connect to them.
E Power inlet (~IN)
Connect the included AC power cord to this socket. After completing all other connections, plug the power plug into a power
outlet.
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Use only a genuine Esoteric power cord. Use of other
power cords could result in fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you
will not use the unit for a long time.
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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When inputting a 10MHz oscillator sine wave signal, connect
the output of the oscillator to this unit's CLOCK SYNC 10MHz IN
connector.
Use the clock settings to select the active CLOCK SYNC input
(page 14).
Connect the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector to a clock input connector on a digital audio source device.
Use commercially-available BNC coaxial cables for these
connections.
CLOCK IN: 75 Ω
10MHz IN: 50 Ω
C Grounding terminal (SIGNAL GND)
Connecting this grounding terminal to the grounding terminal
of an audio source device, amplifier or other equipment might
improve the audio quality.
o This is not an electrical safety ground.
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Names and functions of parts (main unit)
A B C D E F G H
A POWER button
Use to turn the unit on and off.
When the unit is on, the ring around this button lights blue.
When the unit is off, it is unlit.
Turn the unit off when not using it.
B CLOCK indicator
This shows the clock synchronization status.
Lit blue
When the clock setting uses any synchronization other than
PLL (CLK>OFF), the indicator blinks blue while the clock signal is
being detected. The indicator stops blinking but stays lit when
the signal is confirmed and synchronization starts.
Lit green
This lights when the unit is operating with the built-in oscillator
during USB input.
C MENU button
Use to enter setting mode (page 12).
F Display
This shows information about the selected input connector, for
example.
G INPUT button
Use to change the digital input. Select a connector that has
a digital source device connected. If no digital signal is being
input, no sampling frequency will be shown to the right of the
word “INPUT” on the display.
H Parameter adjustment (−/+) buttons
Use to change parameters when in setting mode.
o You cannot change the volume with this unit.
D Remote control signal receiver
This receives signals from the remote control. When using a
remote control, point it toward this receiver when operating it.
o This unit does not include a remote control.
o The dimmer of this unit can be adjusted using a remote con-
trol included with a P-02X or other Esoteric product (page
15).
E Input source indicators
The indicator for the selected input connector lights.
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Names and functions of parts (display)
a b c d
e f
c Clock mode
DSD DIRECT MCK IN 10 MHzESL3
ESLINK
352
a Input format
ESL1:
This appears when a DSD signal in ES-LINK1 format is being
received.
ESL2:
This appears when a DSD signal in ES-LINK2 format is being
received.
ESL3:
This appears when a 48-bit PCM signal in ES-LINK3 format is
being received.
DoP:
This appears when a DSD signal in DoP (DSD Audio over PCM
Frames) format is being received.
No indicator:
Nothing appears when ordinary S/PDIF signals are being
received, when PCM signals are being received over a USB
connection or during ES-LINK input.
No indicator:
Shown when CLK is set to OFF.
CLK OUT:
Shown when CLK is set to OUT.
The frequency display area shows the output clock frequency.
CLK IN:
Shown when CLK is set to IN.
The frequency display area shows the input clock frequency.
MCK IN:
Shown when CLK is set to MCK IN.
The frequency display area shows the input clock frequency.
INTERNAL:
Shown when the internal clock is being used with USB input.
d Clock frequency
e Input
f Sampling frequency
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b Upconversion setting
No indicator:
The upconversion function is not in use.
UPCONV 2Fs:
The upconverter circuit will upconvert the signal to 64, 88.2
or 96 kHz before digital to analog conversion.
UPCONV 4Fs:
The upconverter circuit will upconvert the signal to 128, 176.4
or 192 kHz before digital to analog conversion.
UPCONV 8Fs:
The upconverter circuit will upconvert the signal to 256, 352.8
or 384 kHz before digital to analog conversion.
UPCONV DSD:
The upconverter circuit will convert the PCM signal to a DSD
signal before digital to analog conversion.
DSD DIRECT:
If DSD_F (DSD filter) is set to OFF, this appears when a DSD
signal is input.
Notes about upconversion
o Even if the upconverter is set, the upconverter might not be
usable depending on the input source sampling frequency
conditions.
o You can make settings as you like for each input.
o When ES-LINK input is selected, upconversion can only be set
to OFF or DSD.
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Basic operation
Setting mode
1 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.
Press the POWER button in completely until it stops.
When on, the ring around the POWER button lights blue.
2 Press the INPUT button to select the source.
1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the
desired setting item.
Each time you press the MENU button, the item shown on the
display changes.
UPCONV>
c
DSD_F>
c
CLK>
c
CLKin>
c
CLK_TH>
APS>
3
DPaOFF>
3
AOUT>
3
DIMMER>
Each time you press the INPUT button, the active input changes
in the following order and is shown on the display.
ESLINK DUAL XLR1 XLR2
USB
Select the input and start playback from the audio source device.
If no digital signal is detected, no sampling frequency will be
shown to the right of the word “INPUT” on the display. Confirm
the connections before turning connected devices on.
o When you are done using this unit, press the POWER button
to turn it off.
OPT RCA2 RCA1
Press the INPUT button or do nothing for 10 seconds to exit setting mode and return to the ordinary display.
2 Use the parameter adjustment (−/+) buttons to
change the settings.
For information about settings, see pages13–16.
Setting mode will end and the ordinary display will reappear if
nothing is done for 10 seconds or the INPUT button is pressed
once.
o Settings are retained even if the power plug is disconnected.
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Meanings of items shown in setting mode
Upconversion setting
UPCONV>***
This is the upconversion setting.
Use to select DSD or a multiplier of the input sampling frequency
for upconversion (page 13).
DSD_F>***
This turns the DSD filter on and off (page 14).
CLK>***
This is the clock setting.
Use this to set synchronization with an external clock or clock
output to an audio source device that is being synchronized (page
14).
CLKin>***
This selects the clock input connector (page 15).
CLK_TH>***
This sets the clock output during clock input mode (page 15).
DIMMER>***
This sets the dimmer.
You can set the brightness of this unit's display and indicators to
one of four levels (page 15).
AOUT>***
This sets the analog output. Use this to select the analog output
connector to be used (page 16).
UPCONV>***
When a PCM signal from a CD, for example, is input, you can use this
setting to upconvert that signal or convert it to a DSD signal.
Each input connector can have a different setting.
By default, the setting is OFF.
o During ES-LINK input, only OFF or DSD can be selected.
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OFF
Upconversion will not occur.
The original input signal will be sent as is directly to the D/A
converter.
2Fs
The sampling frequency of the input source signal will be upconverted by a factor of 2 from 32, 44.1 or 48kHz to 64, 88.2 or 96kHz.
4Fs
The sampling frequency of the input source signal will be upconverted by a factor of 4 from 32, 44.1 or 48kHz (or 2 from 88.2 or
96kHz) to 128, 176.4 or 192kHz.
8FS
The sampling frequency of the input source signal will be upconverted by a factor of 8 from 32, 44.1 or 48kHz (or 4 from 88.2 or
96kHz or 2 from 176.4 or 192kHz) to 256, 352.8 or 384kHz.
DSD
The digital format of the signal will be converted to DSD.
DPaOFF>***
This sets automatic display darkening (page 16).
APS>***
This sets automatic power saving (page 16).
o The DSD signal of a Super Audio CD cannot be upconverted.
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Setting mode (continued)
DSD digital filter setting
DSD_F>***
This setting turns the digital filter for DSD input signals sent to the
D/A converter on or off.
By default, the setting is OFF.
OFF
The 50kHz cutoff digital filter is not used.
o “DSD DIRECT” appears on the display.
ON
The 50kHz cutoff digital filter is used.
o Use this setting if modulation noise, for example, occurs when
set to OFF.
Clock setting
CLK>***
Use this to set synchronization with an external clock or clock output
to a Super Audio CD transport or other audio source device that supports clock.
By default, the setting is OFF.
IN
In this mode, this unit can receive a clock signal through its CLOCK
SYNC IN connector and operate with clock synchronization.
o The audio source device must also be connected to the clock
generator or be connected to this unit's CLOCK SYNC OUT connector and set to receive clock synchronization.
o The clock frequencies that can be input are 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,
176.4 and 192kHz as well as 24.576MHz. The input audio signal and the input clock signal must be synchronized.
MCK IN
In this mode, this unit can receive a master clock signal through
its CLOCK SYNC IN or 10MHz IN connector from a clock generator and operate with clock synchronization. The master clock
input can be 22.5792MHz (512 × 44.1kHz) or 24.576MHz (512 ×
48kHz).
When 22.5792 MHz is input, the sampling frequencies of the input
audio signals can be 44.1, 88.2, 176.4 or 352.8kHz.
When 24.576 MHz is input, the sampling frequencies of the input
audio signals can be 48, 96, 192 or 384kHz.
o The audio source device must also be connected to the clock
generator or be connected to this unit's CLOCK SYNC OUT connector and set to receive clock synchronization.
o Be aware that during music playback, if the clock generator is
turned off or the clock connection is broken, causing the clock
signal to stop, a loud noise could be emitted from the speakers.
o Set this to OFF when connected to a source device that does not
support clock synchronization.
OFF
Clock synchronization is not used and the master clock used to
follow the input digital signal is generated by the PLL circuit.
Operation following clock over a wide range is possible.
OUT44
44.1 kHz is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.
OUT88
88.2 kHz is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.
OUT176
176.4 kHz is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.
OUT48
48 kHz is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.
OUT96
96 kHz is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.
OUT192
192 kHz is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.
OUT22M
22.5792 MHz is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.
OUT24M
24.576 MHz is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.
o You can synchronize an audio source device to this unit using its
high-precision crystal oscillator as a master clock by connecting
that device's clock input connector to this unit's CLOCK SYNC OUT
connector.
o The audio source device must be connected to this unit's CLOCK
SYNC OUT connector and set to receive clock synchronization.
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Clock input connector selection
Dimmer setting
CLKin>***
This selects the clock input connector.
By default, the setting is CLK.
CLK
In this mode, this unit can receive a clock signal through its CLOCK
SYNC IN connector from a clock generator and operate with clock
synchronization.
o The input impedance of the CLOCK SYNC IN connector is 75 Ω,
so TTL-level square wave signals can be input.
10M
In this mode, this unit can receive a 10MHz clock signal from a
clock generator connected to its 10MHz IN connector and operate
with clock synchronization.
o The audio source device must also be connected to the clock
generator or be connected to this unit's CLOCK SYNC OUT connector and set to receive clock synchronization.
o The input impedance of the CLOCK SYNC 10MHz IN connector
is 50 Ω, so sine wave signals with 0.5–1.0Vrms amplitude levels
can be input.
DIMMER>***
You can adjust the brightness of this unit's display and indicators.
By default, the setting is 2.
Dimmer3
c
Dimmer2
(normal brightness)
c
Dimmer1
c
Off
o The dimmer of this unit can be adjusted using the DIMMER but-
ton of a remote control included with a P-02X or other Esoteric
product.
o Even when set to Dimmer1 or Off, a brighter setting (Dimmer2 or
Dimmer3) will be used when displaying error messages and setting menus.
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Clock output settings
CLK_TH>***
This sets the clock output during clock input mode.
By default, the setting is OFF.
OFF
No clock signal is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.
ON
Clock with the same frequency as the input clock is output from
the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.
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Setting mode (continued)
Analog output setting
AOUT>***
Use this to select the analog output connectors to be used.
By default, the setting is XLR2.
XLR2
Analog audio signals are output through the XLR connectors with
pin 2 HOT.
XLR3
Analog audio signals are output through the XLR connectors with
pin 3 HOT.
RCA
Analog audio signals are output through the RCA connectors.
Automatic power saving setting
APS>***
The unit can be set to turn off automatically if the set amount of time
elapses without being able to lock to a digital signal from an input
source.
By default, the setting is 30.
30
The unit will automatically turn off if 30 minutes elapse without
playback or other operation.
60
The unit will automatically turn off if 60 minutes elapse without
playback or other operation.
90
The unit will automatically turn off if 90 minutes elapse without
playback or other operation.
Automatic display darkening setting
DPaOFF>***
You can set the display to darken automatically after a set amount of
time has elapsed.
By default, the setting is ON.
ON
The display will automatically darken after 10 minutes elapse without any operation or change in the information shown.
OFF
The display will not automatically darken, but if nothing changes
on it for 10 minutes, its brightness will be lowered to the level of
Dimmer1 to reduce long-term display fading.
o We recommend setting this to “ON” because brightness irregulari-
ties might occur if the same information is shown without change
on the display for a long time.
120
The unit will automatically turn off if 120 minutes elapse without
playback or other operation.
OFF
The automatic power saving function is disabled.
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Connecting with a computer and playing back audio files
Installing the driver
When using Mac OS X
This unit works with the following operating systems (as of January
2016).
Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6)
(OS X 10.6.4 or later)
OS X Lion (10.7)
OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
OS X Mavericks (10.9)
OS X Yosemite (10.10)
OS X El Capitan (10.11)
This unit will work with the standard operating system driver, so there
is no need to install a special driver.
When using Windows
Installing a driver on the computer
To play back audio files from a computer through this unit, you must
first download the driver from our download page and install it on
your computer.
Driver software download page
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/usb/usb_driver_e.html
Install the dedicated driver software after downloading it from the
above page.
Note about transmission modes
This unit connects using asynchronous HIGH SPEED mode.
The sampling frequencies that can be used for transmission are 44.1,
48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8 and 384kHz as well as DSD 2.8, 5.6 and
11.2MHz.
When connected correctly, you will be able to select “ESOTERIC USB
AUDIO DEVICE” as the audio output for the operating system.
In asynchronous mode, the audio data transmitted from the computer will be processed using this unit's clock, enabling it to reduce
jitter caused during data transmission.
Playing audio files
You can use ESOTERIC HR Audio Player to play audio files on a
computer.
Please download this free application from the following URL.
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/hr_audio/indexe.html
ESOTERIC HR Audio Player is a software audio player for Windows and
Mac that supports high-quality playback of high-resolution audio
sources. You can use it to enjoy the high-quality playback of highresolution audio sources, including DSD, without needing to make
complicated settings.
English
This unit can be connected by USB and used with a computer running one of the following operating systems
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
Operation with other operating systems cannot be assured.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
You must install the dedicated driver software before connecting this
unit with a computer using a USB cable.
If you connect the unit to the computer by USB before installing the
driver, it will not function properly.
For detailed instructions about installing the driver, please see our
download page.
Depending on the composition of the computer hardware and
software, operation might not be possible even with the above operating systems.
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Connecting with a computer and playing back audio files (continued)
1 Connect this unit to the computer using a USB cable.
Use a commercially-available USB cable with a connector
that matches that of this unit.
Computer
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Press the INPUT button to select USB.
5 Start playback of an audio le on the computer.
For better audio quality, set the computer volume to its maximum and adjust the volume of the amplifier connected to this
unit. Set the amplifier volume to the minimum when you start
playback and gradually increase it.
o The computer cannot be used to control this unit, nor can
this unit be used to control the computer.
2 Turn the computer on.
Confirm that the operating system has started properly.
3 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.
o This unit cannot transmit audio files to the computer by USB.
o Do not do any of the following when playing back audio
files over the USB connection. Doing so could cause the
computer to malfunction. Always quit the audio playback
software before conducting any of these operations.
i Unplug the USB cable
i Turn this unit off
i Change the input
o Computer operation sounds will also be transmitted when
playing back audio files over the USB connection. To avoid
outputting these sounds, make the necessary settings on
your computer.
o If you start the audio playback software before connecting
this unit with the computer or before setting the input to
USB, audio files might not play back properly. If this occurs,
restart the audio playback software or restart the computer.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with this unit, please take a moment
to review the following information before requesting service.
Moreover, the problem might be caused by something other than
this unit. Please also check the operation of the connected units.
If this product still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer
where you purchased it.
The unit does not turn on.
e Confirm that the power cord is securely connected to both the
inlet on the back of this unit and a power outlet.
e Confirm that power is being supplied to the outlet to which
the power cord is connected by, for example, connecting
another device to it.
No sound is output from the speakers. The sound is distorted.
e In this case, turn the power off and check the connections with
the digital audio source device, the amp and the speakers.
(page 8).
e Change the input setting to the connector that is being used
for input (page 12).
e Set AOUT (analog output) according to the amp connection.
e Adjust the volume of the amplifier and other devices.
This unit uses a microprocessor, so noise and other external interference could cause it to stop functioning properly.
In such a case, turn the unit off and wait about one minute
before restarting operation from the beginning.
English
No sampling frequency is shown to the right of “INPUT” on the
display.
e Turn the device that is connected to the selected input con-
nector on.
e Confirm that the device is properly connected to the selected
input connector.
A beeping noise is output at a regular interval.
e If a beeping noise is output at a regular interval when the unit
is in clock sync mode, the connected device might not also be
in clock sync mode. Check the connections of the clock sync
input connectors and the clock sync setting of the connected
device.
The CLOCK indicator does not stop blinking.
e Set CLK> to OFF when not using clock sync (page 14).
e A clock signal with which the unit cannot be synchronized
might be being input. Check the connections of the clock
input connectors and the settings of the connected device.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Messages
Restoring factory settings
Settings are retained even if the power plug is disconnected.
Follow these procedures to restore all settings to their factory
defaults and clear the unit's memory.
1 Turn the unit o.
If the power is on, press the POWER button and wait at least
30seconds before proceeding.
“– – –” appears in the sampling frequency display area.
There is a problem with the input signal.
Do not input signals other than PCM or DSD.
Check the connection with the digital device.
This unit cannot decode signals in formats such as Dolby Digital,
DTS and AAC. Have the playback device convert the signal to PCM
before output.
No sampling frequency is shown to the right of “INPUT” on the
display.
The digital signal cannot be locked. Press the INPUT button to
select a connector that has a digital source device connected.
Turn the connected device on. Check the settings of the connected device.
CLOCK!
Check settings related to the clock.
If there is no input clock, “– – –” will appear in the clock frequency
display area.
If the set mode and the input clock are incorrect, the clock frequency display area will blink.
2 Press the POWER button while pressing and holding
the MENU button.
When “Setup CLR” (clear settings) appears on the display, release
the MENU button.
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