Marantz SA-14S1 Using as a D/A converter, Connecting and playing back from a computer USB-DAC

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Using as a D/A converter

Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit (D/A converter).

•DSD is a registered trademark.

•Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Apple,Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC)

•You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from this unit's D/A converter by inputting PCM signal or DSD signal music

files into this unit from a computer via USB connection.

•In order to use USB-DAC playback, install the dedicated driver onto your computer to enable your computer and this unit to communicate.

•Drivers do not need to be installed for Mac OS.

•Also, you can use whichever commercially available or downloadable player software you like to playback files on your computer.

nnInstalling the dedicated driver (Windows OS only)

Installing the driver software

1 Disconnect the USB cable between your computer and the unit.

•The driver software cannot be installed correctly if your computer is connected to the unit by a USB cable.

•If the unit and your computer are connected by a USB cable and the computer is switched on before installation, disconnect the USB and restart the computer.

2 Download the dedicated driver from the “Download” section of the SA-14S1 page of the Marantz website onto your computer.

3 Unzip the downloaded file, select the 32-bit or 64-bit exe file that matches your Windows operating system, and double-click the file.

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4 Install the driver.

q Select the language to use for the installation. w Click “OK”.

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e The wizard menu is displayed. Click “Next”.

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r Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”.

t Click “Next”.

Preparation

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Appendix

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Contents Super Audio CD Player Important Safety Instructions Avertissements Advertencias Preparation ContentsInserting the batteries AccessoriesAbout the remote control Operating range of the remote controlLarge-capacitance block capacitor FeaturesToroidal transformer Front panel Part names and functionsRear panel NnButtons for Super Audio CD player Remote controlNnButtons for amplifier Audio cable Connecting to a stereo audio amplifierConnections Cables used for connectionsAV receivers Converters Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectorsConnecting to a device with digital audio output connectors CD transport/ Devices with digital audio connectorsMemory Device Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB portNnSupported iPod/iPhone models IPodNnConnection Connecting a PC or MacRemote control connection NnSettingThis unit Amplifier Connecting the timer deviceConnecting the power cord Timer deviceBasic operation Turning the power onSwitching the input source PlaybackPlaying Super Audio CDs or CDs Playing CDsRepeat playback Switching the displayHaving the display and the illumination lamp off Stopping digital outputs Random playbackPlaying tracks in a specific order Program playback Playing files Playing Data CDsPlaying an iPod Disconnecting the iPodPlayback iPod Removing the USB memory device Playing a USB memory deviceDisconnect the USB cable between your computer and the unit Using as a D/A converterConnecting and playing back from a computer USB-DAC Install the driverChecking audio output Press X on this unitNnPlayback NnComputer recommended systemFilter Audio CD Super Audio CD Type Switching the filter characteristicsPress Filter Or Optical vpageMenu map SettingsTimer Play NnUsing the timer play functionUSB Resume Play FileDisp Info IPod CtrlTips Tips TroubleshootingNnDisplay on this unit shows nothing NnPower does not turn on / Power is turned offSymptom Cause SymptomNnSound is interrupted or noise occurs NnCDs cannot be played backNniPod cannot be played back NnPC or Mac files cannot be played back NnUSB memory devices cannot be played backUSB memory device AppendixPlayable media DiscsAbout Folders and Files ConverterPlayback order of files Data CD / USB memory device Inserting a disc How to handle mediaExplanation of terms Cleaning discsNn Audio performance SpecificationsIndex Unit / Unité / Unidad / inch / pouces / pulgadas mm Dimensions / Dimensions / DimensionsWeight / Poids / Peso / 31 lbs 15 oz 14.5 kg