Playing Audio Files - Esoteric N-01 Mode D'emploi

Using the USB DAC function (continued)

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 software for Windows and Mac supports
high-resolution audio source files and high-fidelity playback. You can
use it to enjoy the high-quality playback of high-resolution audio
sources, including DSD, without needing to make complicated settings.
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.
2
Turn the computer on.
Confirm that the operating system has started properly.
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3
Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.
4
Press the INPUT button to select USB (page 12).
5
Start playback of an audio file on the computer.
For better audio quality, set the computer volume to its maxi-
mum 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.
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 con-
ducting any of these operations.
o Unplug the USB cable
o Turn this unit off
o Change the input
o Computer operation sounds will also be transmitted when play-
ing back audio files over the USB connection. To avoid outputting
these sounds, make the necessary settings on your computer.
o If you connect this unit with the computer or change its input to
USB after starting the music playback software, audio files might
not play back correctly. If this occurs, restart the audio playback
software or restart the computer.