A
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/ESL-A: XLR cables
RCA: RCA cables
Connect an R connector on this unit to an R connector on the
amplifier, and connect the corresponding unit L connector to
the corresponding amp L connector .
o Set the analog output to ESLA, XLR2, XLR3, RCA or OFF
(page 25) .
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 9) .
B
Digital audio input (DIGITAL IN) connectors
Use these to input digital audio . They can be connected to the
digital output connectors of audio devices .
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable
OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS)
C
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.
XLR: XLR digital cable
RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable
o These connectors cannot output Super Audio CD digital
audio .
o Digital output can be set to OFF, XLR or COAX (page 25) .
D
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 a safety grounding terminal .
E
AC power inlet (~IN)
Connect the included AC power cord to this AC inlet .
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.
F
10MHz IN CLOCK connector
Use the 10MHz IN CLOCK connector to input 10MHz clock syn-
chronization signals .
When using clock synchronization, connect the clock output
connector of the device outputting the clock signal to the clock
input connector on this unit . Then, set the external clock (CLK>)
setting to ON (page 25) .
Use a commercially-available BNC coaxial cable for
connection.
o BNC coaxial cables with 50Ω or 75Ω impedance can be used .
G
USB port
Use this to input digital audio from a computer . Connect it to a
computer's USB port .
Use a commercially-available USB cable for connection.
o Before connecting, read pages 22 and 23 .
H
SOFTWARE maintenance port
This is used for maintenance . Do not connect anything to this
port unless instructed to do so by our service department .
I
Remote control input (RS-232C) connector
This control connector is for use by professionals (custom
installers) .
J
TRIGGER IN connector
Use this connector to control power from an external source .
Do not connect anything to this connector when not using it .
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