Main features, High quality sound | Marantz HD-DAC1 instruction

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Playback

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Appendix

Main features

High quality sound

0Large-capacitance block capacitor

A large capacitance 3,300 μF capacitor carefully selected for its acoustic characteristics is incorporated into the power supply circuit.

0Audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors

The unit’s features the same audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors specifically used in top-range models.

0Low noise amp due differential input HDAM, and equipped with a low distortion filter circuit due to high speed HDAM®SA2 delivery amp

0Double-layered chassis

0High-grade machined analog audio output connectors

0High grade headphone circuit

This unit has a two-amplifier structure based on the design concept of luxury models, comprising a current feedback voltage amplifier using the HDAM®SA2 and a feedbackless Darlington power buffer. This allows higher speeds without creating dynamic strain in response to impedance changes in the headphones.

High performance

0Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of high- resolution sound sources

This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as DSD (2.8/5.6 MHz) and PCM files up to 192 kHz/24 bits. It provides high quality playback of high resolution files.

0DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

You can play back PCM signals up to 192 kHz/24 bits by inputting digital audio signals from an external device into this unit.

0Plays USB memory devices (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) and iPod®/ iPhone®

You can play back audio files stored on a USB memory device or iPod/ iPhone by connecting the USB memory device or iPod/iPhone to the USB port.

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Marantz HD-DAC1 owner manual Main features, High quality sound, High performance

Contents

HD-DAC1 Connections Basic operation Using as a D/A converterContents Tips Troubleshooting Playing back an iPod Accessories About the remote control Operating range of the remote control unitInserting the batteries Main features High quality soundHigh performance Equipped with variable audio output connectors Part names and functions Front panel Display OFF indicator Setup buttonRemote control sensor Headphones jack Phones A converter display IPod/USB playback indicator Display Rear panel Remote control unit Cursor buttons uio p Power buttonInformation button Info Back button Stop button Volume buttons dfRepeat button L Mute button Contents Cables used for connections Connecting an amplifier Pre Amplifier Power amplifier Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors CD Transport Digital device Connecting a PC or Mac Player software are installed Connecting a smartphone or portable player Smartphone Portable player Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port IPod Supported iPod/iPhone models IPod classic IPod nano IPod touch IPhone Remote Control jack SettingConnection Connecting the power cord Playback Turning the power on Switching the power to standbyBasic operation Adjusting the volume Selecting the input sourceTurning off the sound temporarily Muting Switching the display’s brightness Press Dimmer Using as a D/A converter OPT2 Computer recommended system Connecting and playing back from a computer USB-DACInstalling the dedicated driver Windows OS only Disconnectunit. the USB cable between your PC Settings Tips Appendix Install the driver Software Licensing Agreement Settings Tips Appendix Press Power Checking audio output Press the input source select button USB-DAC to Channel, 24 bit, 192000 H ｚ Studio Quality Audio Device Settings Mac OS X only PressDAC.USB-DAC to switch the input source to USB PlaybackFiles that can be played back Connect and playback from a digital device COAX/OPT1/OPT2 Coax OPT1 OPT2 Playing back an iPod Back Operation buttons Function Playing an iPodIPod operation Press and hold Press Mode Setting operation mode Remote iPod modeSwitching the display Use ui to select the file to be played, then press Charging the iPod Performing repeat playbackPerforming random playback Press Repeat L Playing a USB memory device MP3 Playing files stored on USB memory devices When Folder is selectedWhen All is selected Resume function USB operation Performing repeat playback Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector Play the component connected to this unit Mode for more than 30 minutes Menu map Use o p to change to desired setting Menu operation AMP Gain DimmerIPodMode Enable Auto Standby mode Off Disable Auto Standby mode DefaultAutoStby Contents Want to playback just the specified folder TipsWant to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality Want to playback WAV files Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned offSymptom Cause / Solution Display on this unit shows nothing No sound comes out Sound is interrupted or noise occurs PC or Mac files cannot be played back IPod cannot be played back USB memory devices cannot be played back Sound is distorted when AUX is used Tag data Playing back a USB memory devicesUSB-compatible file systems Compatible formats Playback order of files How to handle media About folders and files Coaxial/Optical Specifications of supported files USB-DACConverter Bit length Explanation of terms Dynamic range Bit rate Trademark information Specifications Audio performance General Weight 11 lbs 5 kg Index Audio cable WAV WMA Holdings Inc 10360 00AM