Clock mode setting
CLK>***
By default, the setting is OFF.
OFF
The built-in crystal oscillator operates as the master clock.
IN
The built-in crystal oscillator is synchronized to an external clock.
MCK22M
A 22.5792MHz external signal is input and used as the master
clock.
D/A converter setting
DAC>***
Set the type of connected D/A converter. Depending on the type set,
SACD playback output might not be possible. This also sets the type
of copyright protection encryption.
By default, the setting is ESL3.
ESL3
Use this setting when connected to an ESOTERIC Grandioso D1,
D-02, D-02X or D-05X.
When ESLINK or DUAL connection is selected, CD playback is out-
put using the unique ESOTERIC ESL3 48-bit format. SACD playback
is output using the ESL2 format.
ESL2
Use this setting when connected to an ESOTERIC D-03, D-05, D-07
or D-07X.
During CD playback, the signal is output in 24-bit format. SACD
playback is output using the ESL2 format.
ESL1
Use this setting when connected to an ESOTERIC D-01.
During CD playback, the signal is output in 24-bit format. SACD
playback is output using the ESL1 format.
OTHER
Use this setting when connected to any D/A converter other than
the ones above.
SACD DSD audio signals are not output.
Priority playback area setting
LAYER>***
Some Super Audio CDs are hybrid discs that have two layers with the
second containing CD data.
Set which layer to read first when a hybrid disc is loaded.
By default, the setting is SACD.
SACD
The SACD layer is read first.
CD
The CD layer is read first.
Use this setting if you want to listen to the CD layer first or if the
unit is connected to a D/A converter that does not support DSD.
Automatic display darkening setting
DPaOFF>***
You can set the display to darken automatically after a set amount of
time has elapsed.
By default, the setting is ON.
ON
The display will automatically darken if the information shown on
it does not change for 10 minutes.
OFF
The display will not automatically darken, but if nothing changes
for 10 minutes, its brightness will be lowered to the level of
DIMMER 1 to reduce long-term display fading.
o We recommend that you set the automatic display darkening
function to ON. If the display is left showing the same thing for a
long time, brightness irregularities and other problems could arise.
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