Esoteric AI-10 A Analog audio input terminals LINE IN, B Digital audio input terminals DIGITAL IN

AAnalog audio input terminals [LINE IN]

Used for the input of analog 2-channel audio signals. Connect these terminals to a Super Audio CD player (SA- 10), cassette tape deck, tuner, etc. using commercially available XLR or RCA audio cables.

Make sure to connect:

white plug q white jack (L: left channel)

red plug q red jack (R: right channel)

LINE4/PHONO terminals

In addition to a cassette tape deck or tuner, you can also connect a turntable to the LINE4/PHONO terminals. Connect the ground lead of the turntable to the SIGNAL GND terminal of the AI-10. (But if low frequency noises are heard, it might be better not to connect the ground lead.)

The cartridge of the turntable should be Moving Magnet or similar.

LINE/PHONO switch

Select PHONO when a turntable is connected to the LINE4/PHONO terminals. Select LINE4 when a cassette tape deck, tuner, etc. is connected to the LINE4/PHONO terminals.

BDigital audio input terminals [DIGITAL IN]

Used for the input of digital audio signals from CD, DVD, etc.

The unit may be connected to digital audio source units such as CD players, DVD players, etc.

Use commercially available cables.

COAXIAL: RCA (pin) digital audio cable

OPTICAL: optical digital audio cable (TOS)

<The optical terminal is covered by a shutter. Make sure that the cable is firmly inserted, but do not force the cable when connecting it or removing it, in order not to cause damage to the unit.

<The COAXIAL and OPTICAL terminals cannot transmit the digital audio from Super Audio CDs.

<The AI-10 isn’t equipped with Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG decoders. The digital output setting of the connected DVD player must be “PCM”.

CSIGNAL GND connection

Use a commercially available PVC-covered cord to connect the signal ground terminal on the unit to the player’s signal ground.

<Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground (earth).

<When a turntable is connected, make sure to connect the ground lead of the turntable.

D WORD SYNC output terminal

This terminal sends out a sync signal (word).
Connect this to the WORD IN terminal of a digital device	ENGLISH
digital cable (75Ω impedance).
such as the SA-10, UZ-1, etc.
For connection, use a commercially available BNC coaxial

E Power cord receptacle

After all other connections have been made, insert the supplied AC power cord into this receptacle, then connect the other end of the power cord into the wall socket.

<Ensure that your AC voltage corresponds to the voltage marked on the rear panel of the unit. Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt.

<Use only the supplied Esoteric power cord. Use of other power cords may result in fire or electric shock. Unplug the power cord when you are not going to use the unit for an extended period of time.

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