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... range of the remote control unit Main features High quality sound High performance Part names and functions Front panel Display Rear panel Remote control unit Playback Settings Tips Appendix 4 Connections 5 5 Connecting an amplifier 16 5 Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 17 6 Connecting a PC or Mac 18 6 Connecting a smartphone or portable player 19 6 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 20 8 REMOTE CONTROL jack 22 8 Connection 22 10 Setting 22 11 Connecting the power cord 23 12 Front panel Display Rear panel 2 Remote...
... range of the remote control unit Main features High quality sound High performance Part names and functions Front panel Display Rear panel Remote control unit Playback Settings Tips Appendix 4 Connections 5 5 Connecting an amplifier 16 5 Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 17 6 Connecting a PC or Mac 18 6 Connecting a smartphone or portable player 19 6 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 20 8 REMOTE CONTROL jack 22 8 Connection 22 10 Setting 22 11 Connecting the power cord 23 12 Front panel Display Rear panel 2 Remote...
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... Settings Tips Playback Settings Basic operation 25 Menu map Turning the power on 25 Menu operation Selecting the input source 26 AMP Gain Adjusting the volume 26 Dimmer Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 26 iPodMode Switching the display's brightness 27 AutoStby Using as a D/A converter Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) 28 29 Tips Connect and playback from a digital device (COAX/OPT1/OPT2) 37 Contents Playing back an iPod 38 Tips Playing an iPod 39 Troubleshooting Setting operation mode (Remote iPod mode...
... Settings Tips Playback Settings Basic operation 25 Menu map Turning the power on 25 Menu operation Selecting the input source 26 AMP Gain Adjusting the volume 26 Dimmer Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 26 iPodMode Switching the display's brightness 27 AutoStby Using as a D/A converter Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) 28 29 Tips Connect and playback from a digital device (COAX/OPT1/OPT2) 37 Contents Playing back an iPod 38 Tips Playing an iPod 39 Troubleshooting Setting operation mode (Remote iPod mode...
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... capacitors and electrolytic capacitors specifically used in top-range models. 0 Low noise amp due differential input HDAM, and equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of highresolution sound sources This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as DSD (2.8/5.6 MHz) and PCM files up to 192 kHz/24 bits by inputting digital audio signals from an external device into this unit. 0 Plays USB memory devices...
... capacitors and electrolytic capacitors specifically used in top-range models. 0 Low noise amp due differential input HDAM, and equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of highresolution sound sources This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as DSD (2.8/5.6 MHz) and PCM files up to 192 kHz/24 bits by inputting digital audio signals from an external device into this unit. 0 Plays USB memory devices...
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G Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. Front panel Display Rear panel 9 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix yu io Q0 . H DISPLAY OFF indicator This indicator lights up when the display is off. (v p. 27) I USB port Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. (v p. 20) J Headphones jack (PHONES) Used to set up this unit. NOTE To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. F SETUP button Used to connect headphones.
G Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. Front panel Display Rear panel 9 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix yu io Q0 . H DISPLAY OFF indicator This indicator lights up when the display is off. (v p. 27) I USB port Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. (v p. 20) J Headphones jack (PHONES) Used to set up this unit. NOTE To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. F SETUP button Used to connect headphones.
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...cable (supplied) Optical cable (Sold separately) Coaxial digital cable (Sold separately) USB cable (supplied) Stereo mini plug cable (sold separately) Front panel Display Rear panel 15 Remote Index Audio cable (supplied) L L R R ...... Doing so can result in the power cord until all connections have been completed. 0 Do not bundle power cords with connection cables. Settings Tips Appendix o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to the USB port 20 Connecting devices with remote control connectors 22 Connecting the power cord...
...cable (supplied) Optical cable (Sold separately) Coaxial digital cable (Sold separately) USB cable (supplied) Stereo mini plug cable (sold separately) Front panel Display Rear panel 15 Remote Index Audio cable (supplied) L L R R ...... Doing so can result in the power cord until all connections have been completed. 0 Do not bundle power cords with connection cables. Settings Tips Appendix o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to the USB port 20 Connecting devices with remote control connectors 22 Connecting the power cord...
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... the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB cable (supplied), this unit can be used as a D/A converter. (v p. 29) USB 2.0 cable (supplied) Type A Type B Computer on which the driver software and audio player software are installed AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 2 AUX R COAXIAL OPTICAL USB-DAC AUDIO OUT L R REMOTE CONTROL IN INTERNAL EXTERNAL OUT L FIXED VARIABLE AC IN . 0 Install the dedicated driver software on the internet. (v p. 29) 0 Download the driver software from the HD-DAC1...
... the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB cable (supplied), this unit can be used as a D/A converter. (v p. 29) USB 2.0 cable (supplied) Type A Type B Computer on which the driver software and audio player software are installed AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 2 AUX R COAXIAL OPTICAL USB-DAC AUDIO OUT L R REMOTE CONTROL IN INTERNAL EXTERNAL OUT L FIXED VARIABLE AC IN . 0 Install the dedicated driver software on the internet. (v p. 29) 0 Download the driver software from the HD-DAC1...
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... without connecting an amplifier, turn the switch to "EXTERNAL". 0 This setting will disable remote sensor reception of this unit receives operation signals sent from the amplifier and operates accordingly. This unit AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 2 AUX R COAXIAL OPTICAL USB-DAC AUDIO OUT L R REMOTE CONTROL IN INTERNAL EXTERNAL OUT L FIXED VARIABLE AC IN Connection Use the supplied remote connector cable to connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN connector of this unit to REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector of the amplifier. Amplifier Remote connector cable (supplied) Signal flow Turn...
... without connecting an amplifier, turn the switch to "EXTERNAL". 0 This setting will disable remote sensor reception of this unit receives operation signals sent from the amplifier and operates accordingly. This unit AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 2 AUX R COAXIAL OPTICAL USB-DAC AUDIO OUT L R REMOTE CONTROL IN INTERNAL EXTERNAL OUT L FIXED VARIABLE AC IN Connection Use the supplied remote connector cable to connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN connector of this unit to REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector of the amplifier. Amplifier Remote connector cable (supplied) Signal flow Turn...
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Contents Connections Using as a D/A converter Playback DIMMER POWER POWER X USB-DAC OPT1 USB-DAC AUX iPod/USB OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX RANDOM REPEAT COAX OPT2 MODE INFO MUTE VOLUME Settings Tips Appendix Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit's D/A converter. (D/A converter function) 0 DSD is a registered trademark. 0 Microsoft, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are...
Contents Connections Using as a D/A converter Playback DIMMER POWER POWER X USB-DAC OPT1 USB-DAC AUX iPod/USB OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX RANDOM REPEAT COAX OPT2 MODE INFO MUTE VOLUME Settings Tips Appendix Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit's D/A converter. (D/A converter function) 0 DSD is a registered trademark. 0 Microsoft, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are...
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..., install the driver software in your computer. 0 Drivers do not need to be installed for Mac OS. 0 Also, you can use whichever commercially available or downloadable player software you like to the unit by a USB cable. 0 If the unit and your computer are connected by inputting PCM signal or DSD signal music files into this unit from the "Download" section of the HD-DAC1 page of the Marantz...
..., install the driver software in your computer. 0 Drivers do not need to be installed for Mac OS. 0 Also, you can use whichever commercially available or downloadable player software you like to the unit by a USB cable. 0 If the unit and your computer are connected by inputting PCM signal or DSD signal music files into this unit from the "Download" section of the HD-DAC1 page of the Marantz...
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... switch the input source to "USB-DAC". 8 Checking the installed driver. A Select "Digital Audio Interface" and click "Properties". 0 The Digital Audio Interface Properties window is displayed. Sound Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to "Default Device" under in "Digital Audio Interface" of the "Playback" tab. 0 When there is a checkmark for a different device, click "Marantz USB Audio" and "Set Default". 9 Checking audio output. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 6 Press POWER X. 0 When the unit power is turned...
... switch the input source to "USB-DAC". 8 Checking the installed driver. A Select "Digital Audio Interface" and click "Properties". 0 The Digital Audio Interface Properties window is displayed. Sound Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to "Default Device" under in "Digital Audio Interface" of the "Playback" tab. 0 When there is a checkmark for a different device, click "Marantz USB Audio" and "Set Default". 9 Checking audio output. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 6 Press POWER X. 0 When the unit power is turned...
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... sampling frequency of the music playback software and sampling frequency displayed on the computer. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playback Install the desired player software on the computer's player software. Front panel Display Rear panel 36 Remote Index The digital audio signal that is running, the playback software may freeze. Use the rear panel USB-DAC port to connect this unit may differ. 0 Use a cable that is being input is the sampling frequency.) 0 If...
... sampling frequency of the music playback software and sampling frequency displayed on the computer. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playback Install the desired player software on the computer's player software. Front panel Display Rear panel 36 Remote Index The digital audio signal that is running, the playback software may freeze. Use the rear panel USB-DAC port to connect this unit may differ. 0 Use a cable that is being input is the sampling frequency.) 0 If...
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... high impedance. Low (Default): Mid: High: Set the gain of the display. Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. Off: Dark: Dim: Bright (Default): Turns the display off. Reduced display brightness. NOTE The headphone volume varies depending on the iPod itself. Front panel Display Rear panel 49 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback AMP Gain Set the gain of the headphone amplifier to "Mid". Direct (Default): Remote: Operate the iPod on the "AMP Gain" setting. iPodMode Set whether to operate the iPod from...
... high impedance. Low (Default): Mid: High: Set the gain of the display. Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. Off: Dark: Dim: Bright (Default): Turns the display off. Reduced display brightness. NOTE The headphone volume varies depending on the iPod itself. Front panel Display Rear panel 49 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback AMP Gain Set the gain of the headphone amplifier to "Mid". Direct (Default): Remote: Operate the iPod on the "AMP Gain" setting. iPodMode Set whether to operate the iPod from...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Contents o Tips o Troubleshooting I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 52 Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 53 I want to playback just the specified folder 52 Operations cannot be played back 57 File names on this unit when Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/Optical) 56 the Power Amplifier is interrupted or noise occurs 51 I want...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Contents o Tips o Troubleshooting I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 52 Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 53 I want to playback just the specified folder 52 Operations cannot be played back 57 File names on this unit when Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/Optical) 56 the Power Amplifier is interrupted or noise occurs 51 I want...
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... reversely connected. 0 Check cables for damage. 0 Check the amplifier's functions and controls and adjust as necessary. 0 Check that a proper input source is selected. 0 The volume is "High" or "Mid", switch it to "Mid" or "High" if using headphones with high impedance or low sensitivity. Appendix Page 15 26 26 26 - 49 Page - Front panel Display Rear panel 55 Remote Index When the volume is increased, sound from the audio output connectors...
... reversely connected. 0 Check cables for damage. 0 Check the amplifier's functions and controls and adjust as necessary. 0 Check that a proper input source is selected. 0 The volume is "High" or "Mid", switch it to "Mid" or "High" if using headphones with high impedance or low sensitivity. Appendix Page 15 26 26 26 - 49 Page - Front panel Display Rear panel 55 Remote Index When the volume is increased, sound from the audio output connectors...
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... Connections Specifications o Audio performance 0 Analog output Channels: Playable frequency range: Playable frequency response: S/N: Dynamic range: Harmonic distortion: Unbalanced output 0 Fixed: 0 Variable: Headphone output: Playback Settings 2-channels 2 Hz - 96 kHz 2 Hz - 50 kHz (-3 dB) (DSD mode, PCM sampling frequency: 192 kHz) 2 Hz - 20 kHz (PCM sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz) 110 dB (Audible range) 106 dB (DSD/192 kHz) (Audible range) 101 dB (44.1 kHz) 0.0012 % (1 kHz, Audible range) 2.3 V RMS (PCM) 1.7 V RMS (DSD) 2.3 V RMS (PCM) (Volume max./Gain: Low...
... Connections Specifications o Audio performance 0 Analog output Channels: Playable frequency range: Playable frequency response: S/N: Dynamic range: Harmonic distortion: Unbalanced output 0 Fixed: 0 Variable: Headphone output: Playback Settings 2-channels 2 Hz - 96 kHz 2 Hz - 50 kHz (-3 dB) (DSD mode, PCM sampling frequency: 192 kHz) 2 Hz - 20 kHz (PCM sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz) 110 dB (Audible range) 106 dB (DSD/192 kHz) (Audible range) 101 dB (44.1 kHz) 0.0012 % (1 kHz, Audible range) 2.3 V RMS (PCM) 1.7 V RMS (DSD) 2.3 V RMS (PCM) (Volume max./Gain: Low...
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... 5 Installing the dedicated driver (Windows OS only 29 v M Menu map 47 MP3 42, 59, 63 v O Optical cable 15, 17 v P Playing back an iPod 38 Playing a USB memory device 42 v R Random playback 41, 45 Rear panel 11 Remote connector cable 15, 22 Remote control connection 22 Remote control unit 12 Repeat playback 41, 45 v S Sampling frequency 59, 62, 63 Selecting the input source 26 Stereo mini plug cable 19 Supported iPod/iPhone models 21 v T Turning the power on 25 v U USB cable 15...
... 5 Installing the dedicated driver (Windows OS only 29 v M Menu map 47 MP3 42, 59, 63 v O Optical cable 15, 17 v P Playing back an iPod 38 Playing a USB memory device 42 v R Random playback 41, 45 Rear panel 11 Remote connector cable 15, 22 Remote control connection 22 Remote control unit 12 Repeat playback 41, 45 v S Sampling frequency 59, 62, 63 Selecting the input source 26 Stereo mini plug cable 19 Supported iPod/iPhone models 21 v T Turning the power on 25 v U USB cable 15...
HD-DAC1 Quick Start Guide - English
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... Marantz customer service in your D/A Converter. If you need help... : If you for assistance. Please do not return this unit to 8:00PM E.S.T For frequently asked questions please visit http://marantz.custhelp.com/app/answers/list For US and Canada only Before You Begin What's In the Box Quick Start Guide Remote control unit Owner's Manual R03/AAA batteries Safety Instructions Audio cable...
... Marantz customer service in your D/A Converter. If you need help... : If you for assistance. Please do not return this unit to 8:00PM E.S.T For frequently asked questions please visit http://marantz.custhelp.com/app/answers/list For US and Canada only Before You Begin What's In the Box Quick Start Guide Remote control unit Owner's Manual R03/AAA batteries Safety Instructions Audio cable...
HD-DAC1 Quick Start Guide - English
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... displayed. w Click the "Sound" icon. • The sound menu window is turned on, the computer automatically finds and connects to "Default Device" under in which the driver and player software is installed AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 2 AUX R COAXIAL OPTICAL USB-DAC AUDIO OUT L R REMOTE INTERNA EXTERNAL FIXED VARIABLE Type A Type B USB 2.0 cable (supplied) 2 Press X on the PC. • The control panel setting list is a checkmark for a different device, click "Marantz USB Audio" and "Set Default". 8 5 Enjoying music using...
... displayed. w Click the "Sound" icon. • The sound menu window is turned on, the computer automatically finds and connects to "Default Device" under in which the driver and player software is installed AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 2 AUX R COAXIAL OPTICAL USB-DAC AUDIO OUT L R REMOTE INTERNA EXTERNAL FIXED VARIABLE Type A Type B USB 2.0 cable (supplied) 2 Press X on the PC. • The control panel setting list is a checkmark for a different device, click "Marantz USB Audio" and "Set Default". 8 5 Enjoying music using...
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... be used when running in shared mode. 2 channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz(Studio Quality) Test 2 channel, 24 bit, 44100 Hz(Studio Quality) 2 channel, 24 bit, 48000 Hz(Studio Quality) 2 channel, 24 bit, 96000 Hz(Studio Quality) 2 channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz(Studio Quality) y Allow applications to take exclusive control of this unit is selected. Digital Audio Interface Properties General Supported Formats Levels Advanced t Default Format i Select...
... be used when running in shared mode. 2 channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz(Studio Quality) Test 2 channel, 24 bit, 44100 Hz(Studio Quality) 2 channel, 24 bit, 48000 Hz(Studio Quality) 2 channel, 24 bit, 96000 Hz(Studio Quality) 2 channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz(Studio Quality) y Allow applications to take exclusive control of this unit is selected. Digital Audio Interface Properties General Supported Formats Levels Advanced t Default Format i Select...
HD-DAC1 Specification Sheet
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... reducer HDAM version High Grade Audio Components Customized Components INPUTS/OUTPUTS Headphone Out Headphone Volume Control Headphone Gain Control (low / mid / high) Analog Input Analog Out (fix / variable) Digital Optical In / Out Digital Coaxial In / Out Sample Rate digital In Gold plated Cinch Front USB USB type B input for Computer (back) Asynchronous mode rear USB Sample Rate USB type B In USB-B DSD Audio Streaming: DSD2.8 / DSD5.6 D-Bus HD-DAC1 CS4398 • HDAM+HDAM SA2...
... reducer HDAM version High Grade Audio Components Customized Components INPUTS/OUTPUTS Headphone Out Headphone Volume Control Headphone Gain Control (low / mid / high) Analog Input Analog Out (fix / variable) Digital Optical In / Out Digital Coaxial In / Out Sample Rate digital In Gold plated Cinch Front USB USB type B input for Computer (back) Asynchronous mode rear USB Sample Rate USB type B In USB-B DSD Audio Streaming: DSD2.8 / DSD5.6 D-Bus HD-DAC1 CS4398 • HDAM+HDAM SA2...