A
Analog audio output (LINE OUT) connectors
These output 2 channels of analog audio. Connect the XLR or
RCA connectors to an amplifier.
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
XLR, ESL-A: balanced XLR cables
RCA: RCA audio 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 Analog audio output can be set to either the RCA or XLR
connectors (the XLR polarity can be set for pin 2 or 3 HOT)
(page 17). Moreover, the XLR connectors also support
ES-LINK Analog (page 10).
B
CLOCK SYNC IN connector
Use this to input clock synchronization signals.
When using a master clock generator, connect its clock output
connector to this unit's CLOCK SYNC IN connector.
Use a commercially available BNC coaxial cable for
connection.
C
Digital audio input (DIGITAL IN) connectors
Use these to input digital audio. They can be connected to the
digital output connectors of appropriate audio devices.
They can receive signals with sampling frequencies of 32–192 kHz
and bit depths up to 24-bit.
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS)
RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable
XLR: XLR digital cable
D
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 13 to 14.
E
Maintenance (SOFTWARE) port
This is used for maintenance. Do not connect anything to this
port unless instructed to do so by our service department.
F
USB DRIVE port
Connect USB flash drives that contain music files here.
G
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.
H
ETHERNET port
Use a LAN cable to connect to a network.
Use a commercially-available LAN cable for connection.
I
AC 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.
V
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.
Use a BNC coaxial cable with 50Ω or 75Ω impedance.
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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