Marantz HD-DAC1 Owners Manual

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D/A Converter

HD-DAC1

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Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Accessories About the remote control

Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit

Main features

High quality sound High performance

Part names and functions

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Connections

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Connecting an amplifier

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Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors

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Connecting a PC or Mac

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Connecting a smartphone or portable player

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Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port

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REMOTE CONTROL jack

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Connection

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Setting

Connecting the power cord

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Playback

Basic operation

Turning the power on Selecting the input source Adjusting the volume Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) Switching the display’s brightness

Using as a D/A converter

Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) Connect and playback from a digital device (COAX/OPT1/OPT2)

Playing back an iPod

Playing an iPod Setting operation mode (Remote iPod mode) Performing repeat playback Performing random playback Charging the iPod

Playing a USB memory device

Playing files stored on USB memory devices Performing repeat playback Performing random playback

Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector

Settings

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Menu map

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Menu operation

AMP Gain Dimmer iPodMode AutoStby

Tips

Contents

Tips Troubleshooting

Appendix

Playing back a USB memory devices

Playback order of files About folders and files How to handle media

D/A converter Explanation of terms Trademark information Specifications Index

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Thank you for purchasing this Marantz product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

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Quick Start Guide Owner’s Manual (CD-ROM) Safety Instructions Warranty

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Power cord Remote control unit (RC001HD) R03/AAA batteries Audio cable

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Remote connector cable USB cable

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(for USA/for CANADA)

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R03/AAA batteries

30°30°

Approx. 23 ft/7 m

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About the remote control

Inserting the batteries

Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

A

Insert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated.

B

Put the rear cover back on.

C

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NOTE

To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

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Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

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Do not use two different types of batteries.

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If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery

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compartment and insert new batteries.

Operating range of the remote control unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

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Main features

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High quality sound

Large-capacitance block capacitor

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A large capacitance 3,300 μF capacitor carefully selected for its acoustic characteristics is incorporated into the power supply circuit.

Audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors

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The unit’s features the same audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors specifically used in top-range models.

Low noise amp due differential input HDAM, and equipped with a

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low distortion filter circuit due to high speed HDAM®SA2 delivery amp

Double-layered chassis

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High-grade machined analog audio output connectors

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High grade headphone circuit

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This unit has a two-amplifier structure based on the design concept of luxury models, comprising a current feedback voltage amplifier using the HDAM®SA2 and a feedbackless Darlington power buffer. This allows higher speeds without creating dynamic strain in response to impedance changes in the headphones.

High performance

Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of high-

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resolution sound sources

This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as DSD (2.8/5.6 MHz) and PCM files up to 192 kHz/24 bits. It provides high quality playback of high resolution files.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

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You can play back PCM signals up to 192 kHz/24 bits by inputting digital audio signals from an external device into this unit.

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Plays USB memory devices (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) and iPod®/

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iPhone

You can play back audio files stored on a USB memory device or iPod/ iPhone by connecting the USB memory device or iPod/iPhone to the USB port.

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Peripheral circuitry off function minimizes audio output signal

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interference

In order to minimize noise from peripheral circuitry which could interfere with the analog audio signal, this unit is equipped with a peripheral circuitry off function which turns off the display.

Equipped with variable audio output connectors

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In addition to the normal fixed audio output connectors, this unit is equipped with variable audio output connectors that cooperate with the volume of this unit. These can be connected to the Power Amplifier to adjust the volume.

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iPod® auto detect charges your device even after the unit switches to standby mode (v

Equipped with auto standby mode function that reduces power

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p. 20)

consumption

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Part names and functions

For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).

Front panel

Power operation button (X)

A

This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 25)

Power indicator (STANDBY)

B

The standby indicator changes as shown below according to the status of the unit.

Power on : Off

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Normal standby : Red

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iPod charge standby : Orange

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Input source select knob (INPUT SELECTOR)

C

These select the input source. (v

Display

D

Information such as the playback status and input source is displayed here.

VOLUME knob

E

Adjusts the volume of the headphones and audio output connectors (VARIABLE). (v

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p. 26)

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SETUP button

F

Used to set up this unit.

Remote control sensor

G

This receives signals from the remote control unit.

DISPLAY OFF indicator

H

This indicator lights up when the display is off. (v

USB port

I

Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. (v

Headphones jack (PHONES)

J

Used to connect headphones.

NOTE

To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

p. 27)

p. 20)

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Display

The input source name, sampling frequency, setting values and other information are displayed here.

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D/A converter display

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Input source indicator

A

This indicator displays the selected input source (USB-DAC/COAX/ OPT1/OPT2).

Sampling frequency display

B

This indicator displays the sampling frequency of the input audio signal.

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iPod/USB playback indicator

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Information display

C

This indicator displays the track information, etc.

Playback mode indicators

D

1: Displayed during playback. 3: Displayed during pause.

Time indicator

E

This indicator displays the elapsed time of the current track.

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AC INAC IN

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VARIABLEVARIABLEFIXEDFIXED

R L R L

DIGITAL AUDIO INDIGITAL AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

AUDIO INAUDIO IN

AUXAUX

OUTOUT

EXTERNALEXTERNAL

INTERNALINTERNAL

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COAXIALCOAXIAL OPTICALOPTICAL USB-DACUSB-DAC

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Rear panel

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AUX input connector

A

Used to connect a smartphone or portable player with an analog output. (v p. 16)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors

B

Used to connect a computer or devices equipped with digital audio output connectors. (v p. 17)

Remote control input/output connectors

C

(REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT)

Used to connect to a Marantz amplifier that is compatible with the remote control function. (v

p. 22)

AC inlet (AC IN)

D

Used to connect the power cord. (v

AUDIO OUT connectors

E

p. 23)

Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors or an external power amplifier. (v

p. 16)

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SETUP

RANDOM REPEAT

DIMMER

BACK

POWER

VOLUME

MUTE

OPT 1

AUX

COAX

iPod/USB

USB-DAC

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MODE

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Remote control unit

DIMMER button

A

p. 27)

p. 40, 43)

Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v

Input source select buttons

B

These select the input source. (v p. 26)

Skip buttons (8, 9)

C

This skips to the start of the track. Press and hold to fast-forward/fast reverse. (v

D

RANDOM button (P)

Switches the random playback. (v p. 41, 45)

MODE button

E

p. 39, 44)

This switches the playback mode. (v

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SETUP

RANDOM REPEAT

DIMMER

BACK

POWER

VOLUME

MUTE

OPT 1

AUX

COAX

iPod/USB

USB-DAC

INFO

MODE

OPT 2

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Information button (INFO)

F

This switches display items such as the album name and title name in the playback screen. (v p. 39, 44)

Cursor buttons (uio p)

G

p. 39, 48)

p. 48)

p. 39, 44)

These select items. (v

BACK button

H

Returns to the previous item. (v

POWER button (X)

I

This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 25)

Play/pause button (1/3)

J

Plays back or pauses a track. (v

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SETUP

RANDOM REPEAT

DIMMER

BACK

POWER

VOLUME

MUTE

OPT 1

AUX

COAX

iPod/USB

USB-DAC

INFO

MODE

OPT 2

Q2

Q1

Q3

Q5

Q6

Q4

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REPEAT button (L)

Switches the repeat playback. (v p. 41, 45)

Stop button (2)

L

Stops playback. (v

VOLUME buttons (df)

M

Adjusts the volume of the headphones and the amplifier connected to the audio output connectors (VARIABLE). (v p. 26)

MUTE button (:)

N

This mutes the output audio. (v

ENTER button

O

This determines the selection. (v p. 39, 48)

SETUP button

P

The setting menu is displayed on the display. (v p. 48)

p. 39, 44)

p. 26)

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Contents

Connecting an amplifier 16 Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 17 Connecting a PC or Mac 18 Connecting a smartphone or portable player 19 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 20 Connecting devices with remote control connectors 22 Connecting the power cord 23

NOTE

Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.

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Do not bundle power cords with connection cables. Doing so can result in

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humming or noise.

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Cables used for connections

Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.

Audio cable (supplied)

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Remote connector cable (supplied)

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Optical cable (Sold separately)

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Coaxial digital cable (Sold separately)

USB cable (supplied)

Stereo mini plug cable (sold separately)

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AC IN

1 2

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

AUX

OUT

EXTERNAL

INTERNAL

IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

USB-DAC

REMOTE CONTROL

VARIABLE

FIXED

R L R L

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

IN

LR

AUDIO

IN

LR

AUDIO

R

L

R

L

Power amplifier

Pre Amplifier

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Connecting an amplifier

NOTE

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Do not connect a power amplifier to the FIXED connectors. Connecting a power amplifier may cause damage to the speakers.

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AC IN

VARIABLE

FIXED

R L R L

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUX

OUT

EXTERNAL

INTERNAL

IN

REMOTE CONTROL

1 2

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

USB-DAC

OPTICAL

OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

CD Transport /

digital device

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Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors

Use this connection to input digital audio signals to this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of this unit. (v p. 37)

NOTE

Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, or 192 kHz can be input into this device.

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Do not input non-PCM signals, such as DTS and AAC. This causes noise and could damage the speakers.

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AC IN

VARIABLE

FIXED

R L R L

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUX

OUT

EXTERNAL

INTERNAL

IN

REMOTE CONTROL

1 2

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

USB-DAC

Ty p e A

USB 2.0 cable

(supplied)

Ty p e B

Computer on which the driver software and audio player software are installed

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Connecting a PC or Mac

By connecting a computer to the USB port (USB-DAC) on the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB cable (supplied), this unit can be used as a D/A converter. (v p. 29)

Install the dedicated driver software on the computer to enable communication between the computer and this unit in order to playback high-resolution sound source (DSD

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signal or 192 kHz/24 bit PCM signal) audio available on the internet. (v p. 29) Download the driver software from the HD-DAC1 page of the Marantz website.

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NOTE

Use a cable that is 10 ft (3 m) or less to connect to the computer.

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AC IN

1 2

VARIABLE

FIXED

R L R L

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

OUT

EXTERNAL

INTERNAL

IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

USB-DAC

REMOTE CONTROL

AUDIO IN

AUX

ANALOG

OUT

Smartphone/

portable player

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Connecting a smartphone or portable player

Use this connection to input analog audio signals to this unit and play them back through the amplifier of this unit.

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or

iPod

USB memory

device

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Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port

You can enjoy music stored on an iPod/iPhone or USB memory device.

To connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit, use the USB adapter cable that was supplied with the iPod/iPhone.

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For operating instructions see “Playing an iPod” (v

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Marantz does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter.

NOTE

USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.

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Playback is not possible when connected via the front panel’s USB port. Connection to a computer is possible via the digital input USB-DAC port (Type B) on the rear panel.

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Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB memory device. This may cause radio interference with other devices.

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p. 39) or “Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 43).

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Supported iPod/iPhone models

• iPod classic

• iPod nano

• iPod touch

• iPhone

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AC IN

1 2

VARIABLE

FIXED

R L R L

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUX

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

USB-DAC

OUT

EXTERNAL

INTERNAL

IN

REMOTE CONTROL

EXTERNALEXTERNAL

INTERNALINTERNAL

This unit

Amplifier

Signal flow

Remote

connector

cable

(supplied)

Set to “EXTERNAL”.

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REMOTE CONTROL jack

When you use this unit connected to a Marantz amplifier, this unit receives operation signals sent from the amplifier and operates accordingly. Next, configure the “Connections” and “Settings”.

Connection

Use the supplied remote connector cable to connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN connector of this unit to REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector of the amplifier.

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Setting

Turn the EXTERNAL/INTERNAL switch on the unit to “EXTERNAL”.

This setting will disable remote sensor reception of this unit.

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To operate the unit, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the

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amplifier.

To use this unit by itself without connecting an amplifier, turn the switch to “INTERNAL”.

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Marantz HD-DAC1 Owners Manual

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