Marantz SA8005 Connecting and playing back from a computer USB-DAC, 22Computer recommended system

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Contents

Connections

Playback

Settings

Tips

Appendix

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

•You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from the D/A converter built in to this unit 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.

22Computer (recommended system)

OS

•Windows® XP Service Pack3, Windows® Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8

•Mac OS X 10.6.3 or later.

USB

•USB 2.0: USB High speed/USB Audio Class Ver.2.0

22Installing the dedicated driver (Windows OS only)

nnInstalling 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 SA8005 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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Front panel

Display

Rear panel

Remote

Index

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Contents SA8005 Contents Switching the function of the volume buttons SettingsAccessories Unit Features High quality soundHigh performance Supports MP3 and WMA file playback vpage Front panel URemote control sensor YMulti layer indicator MultiIHeadphones jack Phones Used to connect headphones OHeadphone volume control knob LevelDisplay Rear panel CD player operations Remote control unitUTIME button Q3SOUND Mode buttonQ0Number buttons 0 9, +10 Q1DIMMER buttonContents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Amplifier operations Mute button RAMP Power button X tVOLUME buttons dfNetwork audio player operations QPOWER button WRemote mode select buttonAudio cable supplied 22Cables used for connectionsAmplifier Connecting an amplifierAV receiver Converter CD player Satellite receiver Etc Remote Connecting a PC or MacUSB memory Device IPod Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB portIPod classic IPod nano IPod touch IPhone 22Supported iPod ∕ iPhone modelsRemote control connection SettingConnection Connecting the timer device Connecting the power cord Playback 22Switching the power to standby Turning the power onPress Power X to turn on power to the unit Press PowerSwitching the display’s brightness Select the playback media modePress Input to select the playback media mode Press DimmerPress Sound Mode and switch to the layer you want to set Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDsPlaying CDs and Super Audio CDs Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs22Discs that can be played back 22Switching the display22Playing a specific track Direct search Use 0 9 and +10 to select the tracks22Checking the order of the programmed tracks Playing tracks in a specific order Program playback22To clear the last track programmed 22Clearing the all programmed trackPlaying Data CDs Info Time ModePlaying files 22Files that can be played back 22To switch the folder or file during playbackFolder FilePlaying an iPod Input Info Time ModeListening to music on an iPod Remote iPod mode Setting operation modePress Mode and display Remote iPod Use ui to select the file to be played, then press Enter22Switching the display AAC Advanced Audio Codec Playing a USB memory deviceDevice Playing files stored on USB memoryUse ui to select the folder, then press Enter Use ui to select the file, then press EnterSee USB memory device vpage Input Using as a D/A converterConnecting and playing back from a computer USB-DAC 22Installing the dedicated driver Windows OS only22Computer recommended system Software Licensing Agreement Install the driverUsing a USB cable sold separately With the unit power off, connect the unit and computerPress Input to change the media mode to USB-DAC Finds and connects to the unitChecking the installed driver Checking audio output Digital Audio Interface Properties Start playback on the computer’s player software 22PlaybackConnect and playback from a digital device Coaxial/Optical More than 30 minutes Menu mapMenu operation 22Using the timer play function Timer PlayDisp Info IPodUSB Resume Digital OutAudio Out Auto Stnby Vol.LimitSettings Tips ContentsWant to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality TipsTroubleshooting 22Power does not turn on / Power is turned offSymptom Cause / Solution 22Display on this unit shows nothing 22Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 22No sound comes outSymptom Cause/Solution 22Cannot playback CDs22iPod cannot be played back 22USB memory devices cannot be played back 22PC or Mac files cannot Be played back Symptom Cause/Solution File names are not displayedDiscs Playable mediaSuper Audio CD Playable mediaUSB memory device AAC About Discs and Files Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV filesUSB memory device CD-R/-RW or USB memory deviceSignal format Specification Converter22Supported audio formats Etc Inserting a discCleaning discs How to handle mediaExplanation of terms Trademark information 22Audio performance Specifications22General Index 22Weight 17 lbs 10 oz 8.0 kg Holdings Inc 10285 00AM