Esoteric RZ-1 Analog audio input terminals Line, Digital audio input terminals Digital

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AAnalog audio input terminals [LINE IN]

Used for the input of analog 2-channel audio signals from a cassette tape deck, tuner, etc.

Connect the component with commercially-available RCA cables.

Make sure to connect:

White plug e White jack (L: left channel)

Red plug e Red jack (R: right channel)

LINE2/PHONO terminal

In addition to a cassette tape deck or tuner, you can also connect a turntable with MM (Moving Magnet) type cartridge to this terminal.

In setup mode, select whether you are connecting a record player or another device such as a cassette deck (page 22 “LINE2/ PHONO terminal”).

When connecting a phono amplifier such as an ESOTERIC E-03, set the unit to “LINE.”

<Connect the ground lead of the turntable to the SIGNAL GND terminal of the RZ-1.

<When using a MC (Moving Coil) type cartridge, an external step- up transformer or similar equipment is necessary.

BSIGNAL GND

Connection of this terminal with the ground terminal of another device may improve sound quality.

<This is not an electrical safety ground (earth).

<When a turntable is connected to the LINE2/PHONO terminal, make sure to connect the ground lead of the turntable to this terminal.

CDigital audio input terminals [DIGITAL IN]

Inputs PCM format digital audio.

Connect any one of these terminals to the digital output terminal of a digital device using a commercially-available cable.

COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cable

OPTICAL: Use optical digital audio cable (TOS)

< This unit’s optical terminal has a shutter. When connecting a cable, insert it firmly in the same orientation as the terminal. If you force the cable into the terminal in the wrong orientation, the terminal could be deformed and the shutter might not be

able to be closed again.

 

< If the equipment that you are connecting has an on/off setting

 

 

for its digital output, set it to on.

ENGLISH

similar device, set the digital output of the connected device to

< When connecting a DVD player, a digital broadcast tuner or

 

convert the output to PCM.

 

< Compatible sampling frequency is 32 kHz to 192 kHz.

 

 

D USB input terminal

Inputs digital audio from a personal computer.

Connect to the USB port (USB 1.1 or higher) of a personal computer using a commercially available USB cable (page 19).

< The USB port of this unit is type B.

< Compatible sampling frequency is 32 kHz to 96 kHz.

E Power cord

Connect the power cord to the power cord receptacle.

After all other connections are complete, connect the power cord's plug to the AC wall socket.

Do not use any power cords other than the one included with this unit or a power cord specified by ESOTERIC. Use of other power cords may result in fire or electric shock.

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Contents D01102420A RZ-1China RoHS Important Safety InstructionsFor U.S.A Declaration of ConformityLaser Contents Before Use How to remove the disc Handling precautionsStorage precautions DiscsHow to connect Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker cables Coaxial Optical ConnectionsAnalog audio input terminals Line Power cordDigital audio input terminals Digital USB input terminalIdentifying the Parts Main Unit STANDBY/ONSource COAX/OPT/USB mode CD/SACD modeLINE1/LINE2 Phono mode Setup modeIdentifying the Parts Remote Control Unit Remote Control Unit CD/SACD Coax OPT USB LINE1 Basic OperationDimmer/Muting These operations are available in every modeTurning the unit standby off DimmerSleep Timer CD/SACD PlaybackStmr OFF Stmr Auto Stopping playback Suspending playback temporarily Pause modeEjecting a disc Skipping to an earlier or later trackSelecting the playback area Sacd Direct playbackRepeat playback Shuffle playbackTurn on the personal computer Connect the RZ-1 to a personal computer using a USB cableConfirm that the operating system starts normally Start playback of a music file on a personal computerFor Windows XP Click Advanced tab ESelect 2 channel, 24 bit, ********Hz For Windows VistaChanging settings Setup ModeBAL TrebleFIR Available setup items and settingsLine PhonoTurn the unit to standby mode off Restoring Factory SettingsProtection Circuit Wait for more than 30 secondsGeneral TroubleshootingCD/Super Audio CD Player USB connections with personal computersRear Panel Layout Specifications Model number Serial number Esoteric Company

RZ-1 specifications

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