Basic Operation

1Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.

The indicator ring lights when the unit is on.

<When connecting a power amplifier to the unit, make sure to turn it on after turning on other devices.

<Also turn on all devices connected to the unit.

<When the master clock (MCK) is set to “WORD-IN”, “WRD UNLOCK!” or “NO WORD” will appear on the display when the unit is turned on as a word signal cannot be detected as soon as the unit is powered up. These messages vanish when the word signal is locked.

2Press the INPUT button to select an input.

Each press of the button changes input and the selected input appears on the display as follows:

XLR

RCA1

RCA2

OPT

USB

Play back the source after selecting the source.

The text on the display flashes when a digital signal is not detected. Turn on the connected device and check connections.

<The INPUT buttons (</>) on the remote control unit of an optional

P-05 can also be used.

<The remote control unit of the P-05 can also perform VOLUME adjustment (–/+) and MUTING.

<Press the POWER button to turn off the unit after use.

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Settings (1)

1Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the menu item to be changed.

Each press changes the display as follows:

CONV>***

DF>****

MCK>***

W-OUT>***

RC>***

DISP>***

OUT>***

DIMMER>***

Normal display

If you press the INPUT button or leave the unit idle for 10 seconds, the set-up mode will be cancelled.

<The SETUP button on the remote control unit of an optional P-05 can also be used.

2Use the VOLUME buttons (–/+) to select the options within the menu item.

Individual menu functions are described on pages 9-11.

<The INPUT button (</>) on the remote control unit of an optional

P-05 can also be used.

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Esoteric D-07 owner manual Basic Operation, Settings, Press the Power button to turn the unit on

D-07 specifications

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