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Digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT) connectors
These output digital audio signals from CDs played on this unit
and signals input through this unit's digital audio input (DIGITAL
IN) connectors .
Connect the digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT) connectors on
this unit to the digital audio input connectors of other digital
devices, such as a DA converter, AV amplifier or recorder .
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
COAXIAL: RCA coaxial digital cable
OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS)
o These connectors cannot output Super Audio CD digital audio .
o Digital output can be set to OFF or ON (page 26) .
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Digital audio input (DIGITAL IN) connectors
Use to input digital audio signals . They can be connected to the
digital output connectors of appropriate audio devices .
They can receive up to 24-bit signals with sampling frequencies
of 32 kHz – 192 kHz .
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
COAXIAL: RCA coaxial digital cable
OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS)
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USB port
Use to input digital audio from a computer . Connect it to a com-
puter's USB port .
Use a commercially available USB cable for connection.
o Before connecting, read pages 22 to 23 .
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Analog audio output (LINE OUT) connectors
These output 2-channel analog audio . Connect the XLR or RCA
connectors to an amplifier .
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
XLR: XLR cables
RCA: RCA cables
Connect this unit's R connector to the R connector of the ampli-
fier, and its L connector to the L connector of the amplifier .
o Set the analog output to ESLA, XLR2, XLR3, RCA or OFF
(page 26) .
o When connecting this unit with an amplifier that has ES-LINK
Analog (ESL-A) connectors, we recommend connecting the
XLR connectors on this unit to the ES-LINK Analog (ESL-A)
connectors on the amplifier (page 12) .
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CLOCK IN connector
Use to input clock synchronization signals .
When using a master clock generator, connect its clock output
connector to this unit's CLOCK IN connector .
Use a commercially available BNC coaxial cable for
connection.
o BNC coaxial cables with 50Ω or 75Ω impedance can be used .
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SIGNAL GND grounding terminal
The audio quality might be improved by connecting this ground-
ing terminal to an amplifier or other device that is connected to
this unit .
o This is not an electrical safety ground .
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AC power inlet (~IN)
Connect the included 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.
V
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you
will not use the unit for a long time.
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