Marantz SA8004 Using as a D/A converter, Connect and playback from a digital device Coax/Opt

Playing a USB memory device

Playing repeatedly (Repeat playback)

Press [REPEAT].

Playing in random order (Random playback)

Press [RANDOM].

•Random playback will automatically start.

•To cancel random playback, press [RANDOM] or 2. The “RAND” indicator goes dark and random playback is canceled.

Switching the Display

During playback, press [TEXT].

Switching the Time Display

During playback, press [TIME].

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)

Connect and playback from a digital device (Coax/Opt)

Press <DISC/INPUT> or [INPUT] to change the input source to “Coax” or “Opt”.

The input digital audio signal is displayed as shown. “Coax : xxxx“

“Opt : xxxx“

xxxx indicates the sampling frequency.

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Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB)

Connect a computer to the USB port on the rear panel of this unit in advance. For details on how to connect the computer, see “PC connection” (vpage 13).

Press <DISC/INPUT> or [INPUT] to change the input source to “PC”.

When “PC: xxkHz” is displayed on this unit, wait for approximately 10 seconds, and then start and operate the music playback software on the computer.

This unit functions as a D/A converter.

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NOTE

•Marantz will take no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage to data on a USB memory device when using it connected to the unit.

•USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.

•Marantz does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or be suppled power. When using a USB portable hard disk that can draw power from an AC adapter, we recommend using the AC adapter.

Removing the USB memory device

1 Press 2 to stop playback.

2 Check that the communication indicator on the USB memory device is not flashing, then pull out the USB memory device.

NOTE

Do not pull out the USB memory device if the communication indicator on the USB memory device is still flashing. Doing so may damage the USB memory device and the data recorded on the device.

NOTE

•Linear PCM signals with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz can be input in the unit.

•Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital, and DTS. This causes noise and could damage the speakers.

•If the sampling frequency switches, such as from A mode to B mode in a CS broadcast, muting may operate for 1-2 seconds, cutting the sound.

When the mode has been changed to disc input mode

Press <DISC/INPUT> or [DISC].

NOTE

•Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. At this time, you cannot operate the computer with the unit's keys or remote control.

•You can also control the volume and equalizer on the computer. Enjoy playing music at the desired volume.

•When this unit is functioning as a D/A converter, sound is not output from the computer's speakers.

•If the computer is disconnected from this unit while the computer music playback software is running, the playback software may freeze.Always exit the playback software before disconnecting the computer.

•If an error occurs on the computer, restart the computer while it is still connected to the USB port of this unit.

•The supported sampling frequencies are 32/44.1/48/96 kHz.

•The sampling frequency of the music playback software and sampling frequency displayed on this unit may differ.

nnComputer (recommended system)

OS

•Windows® XP Service Pack2 or more, Windows Vista or Windows 7

•Macintosh OSX 10.6.3

Software

• Server software supporting Windows Media Player and iTune.

USB

• USB 2.0: USB Full speed/USB Audio Class1

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