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USER MANUAL D05X Esoteric

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION o DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. o IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. o USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY. China RoHS o The information in the following table is only applicable to products for sale in the People’s Republic of China. o The products sold in the European area are manufactured in accordance with the European RoHS Directive. *%7';*%74 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Model for USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim- its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal- lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Model for Canada Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Model for Europe This product complies with the European Directives request, and the other Commission Regulations. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to oper- ate the equipment.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro- vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par-

ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manu- facturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

• required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor- mally, or has been dropped. o The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position. o The mains plug is used as the disconnect device; the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. o Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.5 English “DSD” is a registered trademark. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Mac, OS X and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. MEXCEL is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd. in Japan and other countries. ESOTERIC is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and/or accumulators a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accu- mulators should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the govern- ment or local authorities. b) By disposing of electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators correctly, you will help save valu- able resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. c) Improper disposal of waste electrical/electronic equipment and batteries/accumulators can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment. d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic equip- ment and batteries/accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for those elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol. e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For more detailed information about the disposal of old electri- cal/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment. Pb, Hg, Cd CAUTION o Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. o Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. o Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. o The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time. o If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat. o CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batter- ies: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. WARNING Products with Class ! construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a prod- uct must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.6 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS p. 3
• Before use p. 6
• What’s in the box p. 6
• Note about pinpoint feet p. 6
• Maintenance p. 6
• Precautions for use p. 7
• Making connections p. 7
• Connecting to an amplifier using ESL-A p. 7
• Names and functions of parts (main unit) p. 10
• Names and functions of parts (display) p. 11
• Basic operation p. 12
• Changing the analog output setting p. 12
• Setting mode p. 13
• Meanings of items shown in setting mode p. 13
• Upconversion setting p. 14
• DSD digital filter setting p. 14
• Clock sync mode setting p. 15
• Clock output frequency setting p. 15
• Clock output setting p. 16
• Dimmer setting p. 16
• Automatic display darkening setting p. 16
• Automatic power saving setting p. 16
• Connecting with a computer and playing back audio files p. 17
• Installing the driver p. 17
• Playing audio files p. 17
• Troubleshooting p. 19
• Messages p. 20
• Restoring factory settings p. 20
• Specifications p. 21
• Dimensional drawings Thank you for purchasing this ESOTERIC product.Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this product. After reading it, keep it in a safe place with the warranty card for future reference. ATTENTION This unit only outputs analog signals from the one selected type of connector. Set the analog output to ESL-A, XLR2, XLR3 or RCA before use. See “Basic operation” and “Changing the analog out- put setting” on page 12. Before use What’s in the box Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown below. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation.Power cord × 1HDMI cable × 1Felt pads × 3Owner’s manual (this document) × 1Warranty card × 1 Note about pinpoint feet High-precision metal pinpoint feet are attached firmly to the bottom plate of this unit.The stands for these feet are loose, but when the unit is placed in position, it is supported by these pinpoint feet, which will effectively disperse vibrations.Chassis Pinpoint foot (metal)Foot-stand (metal) Screws that attach foot-stand o Apply the included felt pads to the bottoms of the foot-stands to avoid scratching the surface where the unit is placed. Maintenance Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the unit clean.For stubborn smudges, use a damp cloth that has been thoroughly wrung out to remove excess moisture. For safety, disconnect the power plug from the outlet before cleaning. o Never spray liquid directly on this unit. o Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface. o Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch the unit for long periods of time because they could damage the cabinet.7 English Precautions for use o This unit is very heavy, so take care to avoid injury during installation. o Do not install this unit in a location that could become hot. This includes places that are exposed to direct sunlight or near a radia-tor, heater, stove or other heating equipment. Moreover, do not place them on top of an amplifier or other equipment that gener-ates heat. Doing so could cause discoloration or deformation. o Avoid locations that are extremely cold or exposed to excessive humidity or dust. o In order to enable good heat dissipation, leave at least 20cm (8") between this unit and walls and other equipment when installing it. If you put it in a rack, take precautions to prevent overheating by leaving at least 5cm (2") open above the top of the unit and at least 10cm (4") open behind the unit. Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up inside and result in fire. o Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you will use with it. o Do not place anything on top of the unit. o Supply voltage to the power unit that matches the voltage indi- cated on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician. o Do not move the unit during use. o Do not open the body of the unit because this could result in damage to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should enter the unit, contact your dealer. o When removing the power plug from an outlet, always pull directly on the plug. Never pull on the cord itself. o The shape of the ES-LINK connector is the same as that of an HDMI connector, but it transmits signals that are in a unique ESOTERIC format. Do not connect the ES-LINK connector to an HDMI connector on a device made by another company. ES-LINK and HDMI connectors are not compatible. Connecting to an amplifier using ESL-A ESL-A Grandioso F1, etc.XLR audio cablesES-LINK Analog (ESL-A) connectorsUse XLR audio cables to connect the analog audio output (XLR/ESL-A) connectors on this unit to a Grandioso F1 or other amplifier that has ES-LINK Analog (ESL-A) connectors. o Set this unit’s analog output to ESL-A. o You can also connect to the Grandioso F1 using XLR or RCA connectors. Select the connection type that provides the audio quality you prefer. ES-LINK Analog overview Using a current transmission method that utilizes the high-perfor-mance of an HCLD buffer circuit, which boasts the ability to supply strong current at high speed, the effects of impedance on the signal path are suppressed and transmitting signals purely and powerfully is possible. o Ordinary balanced cables (with XLR connectors) are used for connection. These connectors can only be used with compatible devices, however, because the transmission format is unique. Making connections8 Making connections (continued) p. 22

Precautions when making connections o After completing all other connections, plug the power plug into a power outlet. o Read the owner’s manuals of all devices that will be connected, and follow their instructions. Amplifier

Super Audio CD/CD transport (P-05X)RCA audio cableCD player, digital tuner, etc.Digital audio output connectorRCA audio cableXLR audio cableXLR audio cableXLR digital cableXLR digital cableHDMI cableBNC coaxial cableHDMI cableRCA coaxial digital cableOptical digital cableClock generator (G-01X, G-02X, etc.)CLOCK OUT AUDIO IN (R) AUDIO IN (L)Audio input Wall socket Connect using a set of only one type.BNC coaxial cableD/A converter (D-05X)If the clock generator has two or more outputs, it can also be connected directly to individual devices. Use the connection method that provides the prefer-able sound quality.XLR pin assignment for digital connections1. COMMON2. HOT (+)3. COLD (−)Digital audio output connector9 English A SIGNAL GND grounding terminal Connecting this grounding terminal to the grounding terminal of an audio source device, amplifier or other equipment might improve the audio quality. o This is not an electrical safety ground. B Digital audio input (DIGITAL IN) connectors Use these to input digital audio. Connect these to the digital output connectors of digital devices (including the Grandioso P1, P-01, P-02, P-03, P-05, P-02X and P-05X). ES-LINK: HDMI cable o The shape of the ES-LINK connector is the same as that of an HDMI connector, but it transmits signals that are in a unique ESOTERIC format. Do not connect the ES-LINK connector to an HDMI connector on a device made by another company. ES-LINK and HDMI connectors are not compatible. Use commercially-available cables for the following connections. XLR: XLR digital cable RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable OPTICAL: optical digital cable o We recommend using ES-LINK when connecting to a P-05X. o The XLR connectors support Dual AES. If the digital source device that you are using supports Dual AES, use two cables to connect the left channel unit XLR connector to the left digital output on the audio source device and the right chan- nel unit XLR connector to the right digital output on the audio source device. XLR connectors can be connected in the following two ways. Single connection (AES/EBU) This transmits both left and right audio signals through one signal line. Dual connection (Dual AES) This transmits left and right audio signals through sepa- rate signal lines. C CLOCK SYNC IN/OUT connectors Use these to input and output clock synchronization signals. When using a clock generator, connect its clock output connec- tor to this unit’s CLOCK SYNC IN connector. Connect the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector to a clock input con- nector on a digital audio source device. Use commercially-available BNC coaxial cables for these connections. D Analog audio output connectors (LINE OUT) These output 2-channel analog audio. Connect the XLR or RCA connectors to an amplifier. 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. Use commercially-available cables for the following connections. XLR: balanced XLR cables RCA: RCA audio cables o Analog audio output can be set to either the RCA or XLR con- nectors (XLR polarity can be set to pin 2 HOT, 3 HOT or ESL-A) (page 12). o When connecting this unit with a Grandioso F1, we recom- mend connecting the XLR connectors to the Grandioso F1 ES-LINK Analog (ESL-A) connectors (page 7). E Power inlet (~IN) Connect the included AC power cord to this socket. After com- pleting all other connections, plug the power plug into a power outlet.

Use only a genuine ESOTERIC power cord. Use of other power cords could result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you will not use the unit for a long time. Use BNC coaxial cables 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.html10 Names and functions of parts (main unit) A POWER button Press to turn the unit on and off.When the unit is on, the ring around the button lights blue.When the unit is off, it is unlit.When not using the unit, turn it off. B CLOCK indicator This shows the clock synchronization status.Lit blueWhen the clock sync mode is set to CLK>OFF, the indicator blinks while the clock signal is being detected. The indicator stops blinking and stays lit when the signal is confirmed and synchronization starts. Lit greenThis lights when the built-in oscillator is operating during USB input. C MENU button Use to enter setting mode (page 13). D Remote control signal receiver This receives signals from the remote control. When using the remote control, point the end of it toward this receiver panel. o This unit does not include a remote control. o The dimmer of this unit can be adjusted using a remote control included with a P-05X or other ESOTERIC product (page 16). E Display This shows information about the selected input connector, for example. F INPUT button Use to change the digital input. Select a connector that has a digital source device connected. If no digital signal is being input, no sampling frequency will be shown to the right of the input on the display. o When the input source is ESLINK, the input signal format (PCM or DSD) will be shown instead of the sampling frequency. G SELECT button Use to change parameters when in setting mode. H OUTPUT button Press this to cycle through analog output settings. ATTENTION This unit outputs audio according to the selected analog output setting. Select the output setting for the connectors being used to connect the amplifier (page 12). I Output indicators The indicator for the selected analog output setting lights. A B C D E F IGH11 English a Input format ESL1: This appears when a DSD signal in ES-LINK1 format is being received.ESL2: This appears when a DSD signal in ES-LINK2 format is being received.ESL3: This appears when a 48-bit PCM signal in ES-LINK3 format is being received.DoP: This appears when a DSD signal in DoP (DSD Audio over PCM Frames) format is being received.No indicator: Nothing appears when S/PDIF signals are being received, when PCM signals are being received over a USB connection or during ES-LINK input. b Upconversion setting No indicator:The upconversion function is not in use.UPCONV 2Fs:The upconverter circuit will upconvert the signal to 64, 88.2 or 96kHz before digital to analog conversion.UPCONV 4Fs:The upconverter circuit will upconvert the signal to 128, 176.4 or 192kHz before digital to analog conversion.UPCONV 8Fs:The upconverter circuit will upconvert the signal to 256, 352.8 or 384kHz before digital to analog conversion.UPCONV DSD:The upconverter circuit will convert the PCM signal to a DSD signal before digital to analog conversion.DSD DIRECT:If DSD_F (DSD filter) is set to OFF, this appears when a DSD signal is input. c Clock mode No indicator:Nothing is shown when CLK is set to OFF.CLK OUT:Shown when CLK is set to OUT.The frequency display area shows the output clock frequency.CLK IN:Shown when CLK is set to IN.The frequency display area shows the input clock frequency.MCK IN:Shown when CLK is set to MCK IN.The frequency display area shows the input clock frequency.INTERNAL:Shown when the internal clock is being used with USB input. d Clock frequency e Input f Sampling frequency This shows the sampling frequency of the input signal. o When the input source is ESLINK, this shows the input signal format (PCM or DSD). Names and functions of parts (display)

DSD DIRECT MCK IN 10MHzESL3 ESLINK a b c d e f12 Basic operation 1 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on. Press the POWER button in completely until it stops. When on, the ring around the POWER button lights blue. 2 Press the INPUT button to select the source. Each time you press the INPUT button, the active input source changes in the following order and is shown on the display.

ESLINK DUAL XLR1 XLR2

USB OPT RCA Select the input source and start playback on the source device. If no digital signal is detected, no sampling frequency will be shown to the right of the input on the display. Confirm the con- nections before turning connected devices on. o When you are done using this unit, press the POWER button to turn it off. Changing the analog output setting Press the OUTPUT button to cycle through analog output settings. Select the output setting for the connectors being used to connect the amplifier. Press the OUTPUT button to cycle through the output settings and light the corresponding output indicator in the following order.

ESL-A Output from the XLR connectors using ES-LINK Analog (ESL-A). o These connections use ordinary XLR cables, but the signals are transmitted in a unique format, so it should only be used with compatible devices. o See page 7 for more about ESL-A. XLR2 Output from the XLR connectors with pin 2 HOT. XLR3 Output from the XLR connectors with pin 3 HOT. RCA Output from the RCA connectors. ATTENTION This unit will not output audio from the unselected analog audio output connectors.13 English Setting mode 1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the desired setting item. Each time you press the MENU button, the item shown on the display changes.UPCONV> DSD_F> CLK> CLKOUT>APS> DPaOFF> DIMMER> CLK_TH>The UPCONV, DSD_F, CLK, CLKOUT and CLK_TH settings can be set independently for each input. Select the input source to be set before making these settings.Press the INPUT button or do nothing for 10 seconds to exit set-ting mode and return to the ordinary display. 2 Press the SELECT button repeatedly to change the setting. For information about the settings, see pages 14–16.Setting mode will end and the ordinary display will reappear if nothing is done for 10 seconds or the INPUT button is pressed once. o Settings are retained even if the power plug is disconnected. Meanings of items shown in setting mode UPCONV>*** This is the upconversion setting.This changes the sampling frequency used for upconversion (page 14). DSD_F>*** This turns the DSD filter on and off (page 14). CLK>*** This is the clock sync mode setting.Use this to set the clock sync mode to use with external clock syn-chronization and clock output to devices that support clock sync, for example (page 15). CLKOUT>*** This is the clock output frequency setting.This sets the internal clock frequency output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector when set to CLK>OUT. (This only appears when set to CLK>OUT (page 15).) CLK_TH>*** This is the clock output setting.When external clock is being input, the input clock can be output as is (through). (This only appears when set to CLK>IN, MCK IN or MCK10M (page 16).) DIMMER>*** This sets the dimmer.You can set the brightness of this unit’s display and indicators to one of four levels (page 16). DPaOFF>*** This sets automatic display darkening (page 16). APS>*** This sets automatic power saving (page 16).14 Upconversion setting UPCONV>*** When a PCM signal from a CD, for example, is input, you can use this setting to upconvert that signal or convert it to a DSD signal. Each input connector can have a different setting. By default, the setting is OFF. o During ES-LINK input, only OFF or DSD can be selected. o This setting can be made for each input. o DSD signals cannot be upconverted. o Even if the upconverter is set, the upconverter might not be usable depending on the input source sampling frequency conditions. o When USB input is selected and the input signal is 705.6kHz or 768kHz PCM, settings other than DSD will be disabled. OFF Upconversion will not occur. The original input signal will be sent as is directly to the D/A converter. 2Fs The sampling frequency of the input source signal will be upcon- verted by a factor of 2 from 32, 44.1 or 48kHz to 64, 88.2 or 96kHz. 4Fs The sampling frequency of the input source signal will be upcon- verted by a factor of 4 from 32, 44.1 or 48kHz (or 2 from 88.2 or 96kHz) to 128, 176.4 or 192kHz. 8Fs The sampling frequency of the input source signal will be upcon- verted by a factor of 8 from 32, 44.1 or 48kHz (or 4 from 88.2 or 96kHz or 2 from 176.4 or 192kHz) to 256, 352.8 or 384kHz. DSD The digital format of the signal will be converted to DSD. DSD digital filter setting DSD_F>*** This setting turns the digital filter for DSD input signals sent to the D/A converter on or off. By default, the setting is OFF. o This setting can be made for each input. OFF The 50kHz cutoff digital filter is not used. o “DSD DIRECT” appears on the display.

The 50kHz cutoff digital filter is used. o Use this setting if modulation noise, for example, occurs when set to OFF. Setting mode (continued)15 English Clock sync mode setting CLK>*** By default, the setting is OFF. o Set this to OFF when connected to a source device that does not support clock synchronization. o This setting can be made for each input. OFF Clock synchronization is not used and the master clock used to follow the input digital signal is generated by the PLL circuit. Operation following clock over a wide range is possible.

This unit will synchronize its master clock to the external clock input through its CLOCK SYNC IN connector and use that for operation. o The clock frequencies that can be input are 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,

176.4 and 192kHz as well as 10, 22.5792 and 24.576MHz.

The input audio signal and the input clock signal must be synchronized. MCK IN In this mode, master clock of 22.5792MHz (512 × 44.1kHz) or 24.576MHz (512 × 48kHz) is input through this unit’s CLOCK SYNC IN connector, and the unit operates directly with this clock. o The input audio signal and the input master clock must be synchronized. o When 22.5792MHz is input, the sampling frequencies of the input audio signals can be 44.1, 88.2, 176.4 or 352.8kHz. o When 24.576MHz is input, the sampling frequencies of the input audio signals can be 48, 96, 192 or 384kHz. o Be aware that during music playback, if the clock generator is turned off or the clock connection is broken, causing the clock signal to stop, a loud noise could be emitted from the speakers. MCK10M This mode can only be selected when using ES-LINK input. In this mode, this unit can receive a 10MHz clock signal through its CLOCK SYNC IN connector from a clock generator and use that 10MHz signal as the master clock to operate both this unit and the source device. Set the Grandioso P1 or other source device to MCK10M also and connect it using ES-LINK. During PCM playback, the input 10MHz will be used directly as the master clock without using the PLL circuit. During DSD playback, the input 10MHz signal will be used to synchronize the internal 22.5792MHz signal, which will be used for operation. OUT Clock with the frequency set using CLKOUT is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector. o The output clock must be synchronized with the input audio signal. Clock output frequency setting CLKOUT>*** This sets the clock frequency output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT con- nector when using this unit as the master clock (CLK>OUT). o This setting can be made for each input. o You can synchronize an audio source device to this unit using its high-precision crystal oscillator as a master clock by connecting that device’s clock input connector to this unit’s CLOCK SYNC OUT connector. o The audio source device must be connected to this unit’s CLOCK SYNC OUT connector and set to receive clock synchronization.

44.1kHz clock is output.

88.2kHz clock is output.

176.4kHz clock is output.

48kHz clock is output.

96kHz clock is output.

192kHz clock is output. 22M 22.5792MHz clock is output. 24M 24.576MHz clock is output.16 Clock output setting CLK_TH>*** This sets the clock output when in a clock input mode (CLK>IN, MCK IN and MCK10M). By default, the setting is OFF. o This setting can be made for each input. OFF No clock signal is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector.

Clock with the same frequency as the input clock is output from the CLOCK SYNC OUT connector. Dimmer setting DIMMER>*** You can adjust the brightness of this unit’s display and indicators. By default, the setting is 2. DIMMER>3

DIMMER>0 (normal brightness) (off) o The dimmer of this unit can be adjusted using the DIMMER but- ton of a remote control included with a P-05X or other ESOTERIC product. o Even when set to DIMMER>1 or DIMMER>0 (off), a brighter set- ting (DIMMER>2 or DIMMER>3) will be used when displaying error messages and setting menus. 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.

The display will automatically darken after 10 minutes elapse with- out any operation or change in the information shown. 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 setting this to ON because brightness irregulari- ties might occur if the same information is shown without change on the display for a long time. Automatic power saving setting APS>*** The unit can be set to turn off automatically if the set amount of time elapses without being able to lock to a digital signal from an input source. o By default, the setting is 30m. o The input sources that are not selected have no effect on auto- matic power saving. 30m 30 minutes 60m 60 minutes 90m 90 minutes 120m 120 minutes OFF The automatic power saving function is disabled. Setting mode (continued)17 English Connecting with a computer and playing back audio files Installing the driver This unit can be connected by USB and used with a computer run- ning one of the following operating systems. Operation with other operating systems cannot be assured (as of March 2017). When using Mac OS X Lion (10.7) OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) OS X Mavericks (10.9) OS X Yosemite (10.10) OS X El Capitan (10.11) macOS Sierra (10.12) o This unit will work with the standard operating system driver, so there is no need to install a special driver. When using Windows The driver works with the following versions. Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) o Operation with other operating systems cannot be assured. Installing the driver on a computer To play back audio files from a computer through this unit, you must first download the driver from our download page and install it on your computer. Driver software download page http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/usb/usb_driver_e.html Install the dedicated driver software after downloading it from the above page. IMPORTANT NOTICE You must install the dedicated driver software before connecting this unit with a computer using a USB cable. If you connect the unit to the computer by USB before installing the driver, it will not function properly. For detailed instructions about installing the driver, please see our download page. Depending on the composition of the computer hardware and software, operation might not be possible even with the above oper- ating systems. Note about transmission mode This unit connects using asynchronous HIGH SPEED mode. The sampling frequencies that can be used for transmission are 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384, 705.6 and 768kHz as well as DSD at 2.8, 5.6, 11.2 and 22.5MHz. o Even though there is no dedicated driver software for Mac, please use the latest version of ESOTERIC HR Audio Player to play 22.5MHz DSD sources. o Use the latest version of the dedicated driver to play 22.5MHz DSD sources on Windows. When connected correctly, you will be able to select “ESOTERIC USB AUDIO DEVICE” as the audio output for the operating system. In asynchronous mode, the audio data transmitted from the com- puter will be processed using this unit’s clock, enabling it to reduce jitter caused during data transmission. 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 is a software audio player for Windows and Mac that supports high-quality playback of high-resolution audio sources. You can use it to enjoy the high-quality playback of high- resolution audio sources, including DSD, without needing to make complicated settings.18 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. USB cable Computer 2 Turn the computer on. Confirm that the operating system has started properly. 3 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.

Press the INPUT button to select USB. 5 Start playback of an audio le 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 conducting any of these operations. Unplug the USB cable Turn this unit off Change the input o Computer operation sounds will also be transmitted when playing back audio files over the USB connection. To avoid outputting these sounds, make the necessary settings on your computer. o If you start the audio playback software before connecting this unit with the computer or before setting the input to USB, audio files might not play back properly. If this occurs, restart the audio playback software or restart the computer. Connecting with a computer and playing back audio files (continued)19 English Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with this unit, please take a moment to review the following information before requesting service. Moreover, the problem might be caused by something other than this unit. Please also check the operation of the connected units. If this product still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where you purchased it. The unit does not turn on. e Confirm that the power cord is securely connected to both the inlet on the back of this unit and a power outlet. e Confirm that power is being supplied to the outlet to which the power cord is connected by, for example, connecting another device to it. No sound is output from the speakers. The sound is distorted. e Turn the power off and check the connections with the digital audio source device, the amp and the speakers (pages 7 and 8). e Change the input setting to the connector that is being used for input (page 12). e Change the output setting to match the connectors being used to connect the amplifier (page 12). e Adjust the volume of the amplifier and other devices. No sampling frequency is shown to the right of the input on the display. e Turn the device that is connected to the selected input con- nector on. e Confirm that the device is properly connected to the selected input connector. e When the input source is ESLINK, this shows the input signal format (PCM or DSD). A cyclical noise is being output. e If a cyclical noise is being output when the unit is in clock sync mode, the connected device might not also be in clock sync mode. Check the connection of the CLOCK SYNC IN connector and the clock sync setting of the connected device. The CLOCK indicator does not stop blinking. e Set CLK> to OFF when not using clock sync (page 15). e A clock signal to which the unit cannot synchronize might be being input. Check the connection of the CLOCK SYNC IN con- nector and the settings of the connected device. This unit uses a microprocessor, so noise and other exter- nal interference could cause it to stop functioning properly. In such a case, turn the unit off and wait about one minute before restarting operation from the beginning.20 Messages CLOCK! Check settings related to the clock. If there is no input clock, “– – –” will appear in the clock frequency display area. If the set mode and the input clock are incorrect, the clock fre- quency display area will blink. Restoring factory settings Settings are retained even if the power plug is disconnected. Follow these procedures to restore all settings to their factory defaults and clear the unit’s memory. 1 Turn the unit o. If the power is on, press the POWER button and wait at least 30seconds before proceeding. 2 Press the POWER button while pressing and holding the MENU button. When “Setup CLR” (clear settings) appears on the display, release the MENU button. Troubleshooting (continued)21 English Specifications Analog audio outputs XLR connectors ........................................... 1 pair (L/R) RCA connectors .......................................... 1 pair (L/R) Output impedance XLR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Ω RCA ..........................................................22Ω Maximum output level (when 1kHz, full-scale signal input, 10kΩ load) XLR (when set to 0 dB) ....................................5.0Vrms RCA ...................................................... 2.5Vrms Frequency response (when 192kHz PCM signal input) 5Hz – 65kHz (−3dB) S/N ratio .................................. 120dB (1kHz, A-weighted) Distortion ........................................... 0.0008% (1kHz) Digital audio inputs ES-LINK connectors ........................................1 pair (L/R) Input signal format 352.8kHz/384kHz, 48-bit linear PCM (ES-LINK4) DSD (ES-LINK4) XLR connectors .....................................................2 (Selectable: Dual AES × 1 or Single AES × 2) Input level ............................................... 5.0Vp-p Input impedance .......................................... 110Ω Input signal format (using Dual connection) 88.2–384kHz, 16/24-bit linear PCM (Dual AES) 88.2–192kHz, 48-bit linear PCM (ES-LINK3) DSD (ES-LINK1, ES-LINK2, DoP) Input signal format (using Single connection) 32–192kHz, 16/24-bit linear PCM (AES/EBU) DSD (ES-LINK1, ES-LINK2, DoP) RCA connector ..................................................... 1 Input level ............................................... 0.5Vp-p Input impedance ........................................... 75Ω Input signal format ...32–192kHz, 16/24-bit linear PCM (IEC60958) DSD (DoP) Optical digital connector ........................................... 1 Input level ...............................−24.0 to −14.5dBm peak Input signal format ...32–192kHz, 16/24-bit linear PCM (IEC60958) DSD (DoP) USB port ................................................... 1 (Type B) Input signal format ..........44.1–768kHz, 16/24/32-bit linear PCM 2.8/5.6/11.2/22.5MHz DSD Clock output BNC connector ..................................................... 1 Output level ..........................TTL level equivalent (into 75Ω) Output frequencies 44.1kHz, 88.2kHz, 176.4kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz, 22.5792MHz, 24.576MHz Same as input frequency (when set to through output) Output frequency precision ...±0.5ppm (when shipped from factory) Clock input BNC connector ..................................................... 1 Input impedance ................................................50 Ω Frequencies that can be input 44.1kHz, 88.2kHz, 176.4kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz, 10MHz, 22.5792MHz, 24.576MHz (±10ppm) Input level Rectangle wave ...........................equivalent to TTL levels Sine wave ......................................... 0.5 to 1.0Vrms General Power supply Model for Europe ..........................AC 220–240V, 50/60Hz Model for USA/Canada ............................AC 120V, 60Hz Model for Korea ...................................AC 220V, 60Hz Power consumption ............................................ 25W External dimensions (W × H × D, including protrusions) 445 × 131 × 360mm (17 5/8" × 5 1/4" × 14 1/4") Weight .............................................14.0kg (30 7/8lb) Operating temperature ................................+5°C to +35°C Operating humidity range ............. 5% to 85% (no condensation) Storage temperature .................................−20°C to +55°C Included accessories Power cord × 1 HDMI cable × 1 Felt pads × 3 Owner’s manual (this document) × 1 Warranty card × 1 o Specifications are appearance are subject to change without notice. o Weight and dimensions are approximate. o Illustrations in this Owner’s Manual might differ slightly from pro- duction models.22 Dimensional drawings

Gutenbergstr. 3, 82178 Puchheim, Germany Phone: [phone] 0617 MA-2385B This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the serial number and retain it for your records. Model name: D-05X Serial number