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 (Coaxial/Optical)

Press DIGITAL IN to change the input source to “Coaxial” or “Optical”.

The input digital audio signal is displayed as shown.

“Coaxial

“Optical

PCM xxxx kHz“ or

PCM xxxx kHz“

(xxxx indicates the sampling frequency.)

•If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, “Signal Unlock” will be displayed.

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.

Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB)

This unit can play both PCM source and DSD source.

nnInstalling the dedicated driver

Before music files saved on a computer can be played on this unit, the dedicated driver must be downloaded from the Marantz website, and installed in the computer.

However, drivers do not need to be installed for Mac OS.

NOTE

•The dedicated driver must be installed in the computer before this unit is connected to a computer. Operation will not occur correctly if connected to the computer before the dedicated driver has been installed. Moreover, if the computer is running Windows XP as its OS, the computer’s speed will decrease significantly, and a computer restart may be required.

•Operation may fail in some computer hardware and software configurations.

nnComputer (recommended system)

OS

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

•Macintosh OSX 10.6.4 or later.

Software

•Server software supporting Windows Media Player® and iTunes.

USB

•USB 2.0: USB High speed/USB Audio Class V2.0

•DSD is a rgistered trademarak.

•Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Apple,Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

nnConnection

Use the rear panel USB port to connect this unit to a personal computer. For the connection procedure, refer to the “PC connection” (vpage 7) section.

Press DIGITAL IN to change the input source to “PC”.

The input digital audio signal is displayed as shown.

“PC

“PC

PCM xxxx kHz“ or

DSD xxxx MHz“

(xxxx indicates the sampling frequency.)

•If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, “Signal Unlock” will be displayed.

•When “PC/PCM xxxx kHz” 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.

NOTE

•Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. At this time, you cannot perform operations with buttons on this unit or the 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.

•When an abnormality occurs on the computer, disconnect the USB cable and restart the computer.

•The supported sampling frequencies are 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 64 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (PCM) and 2.8224 MHz (DSD).

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

•Use a cable that is 10 ft (3 m) or less to connect to the computer.

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