Denon DA-10 User manual

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DA-10
Portable USB-DAC/
Headphones Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 5
Main features 6
High quality sound 6
High performance 6
Part names and functions 7
Front panel 7
Side panel 8
Rear panel 9
Charging for the first time 10
Connections
Connecting a headphone 13
Connecting a PC or Mac 14
Connecting an iPod to the iPod/iPhone port 15
Connecting a smartphone or portable player 17
Connecting an amplifier 18
Storing in the Pouch 19
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Playback
Basic operation 21
Turning the power on 21
Selecting the input source 22
Adjusting the volume 22
Using as a D/A converter 23
Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) 24
Playing back an iPod 32
Playing an iPod 33
Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector 34
Settings
Setting list 35
Tips
Contents 37
Troubleshooting 38
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Appendix
D/A converter 41
Explanation of terms 42
Trademark information 43
Specifications 44
Index 47
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Thank you for purchasing this Denon product.
To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.
Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
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Quick Start Guide Owner’s Manual (CD-ROM) Safety Instructions Warranty (North America model only)
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Warranty (China model only) Micro USB cable (Micro B) Lightning USB cable 30pin USB cable
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Stereo mini plug cable Pouch
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Main features
High quality sound
0Advanced AL32 Processing and high precision 32 bit D/A
converter
Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, Denon’s unique analog
wave reproduction technology. Reproducibility of weak signals is
increased by expanding the 16-bit digital data to 32 bits.
Additionally, the unit is equipped with a 192 kHz/32-bit compatible high
performance D/A converter for converting the digital data expanded by
Advanced AL32 Processing into analog signals.
0High sound quality operational amplifier + current buffer
The unit is equipped with a low noise, high sound quality operational
amplifier.
The output level features a discrete current buffer circuit for fully driving
the headphones.
0Low phase noise crystal
Two low phase noise crystals (22.5792 MHz, 24.576 MHz) are used for
the master clock.
The crystals remove jitter from the master clock and faithfully reproduce
the high resolution sound source by syncing with and switching the
sampling frequency.
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.
0GAIN switch
Switching the gain enables optimum driving of various types of
headphones that have different impedances.
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Part names and functions
For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
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APower/Volume knob
0This turns the power on/off. (v p. 21)
0This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 22)
BPower indicator (POWER)
The standby indicator changes as shown below according to the status
of the unit.
0Power on : Green
0Power off : Off
CHeadphones jack
Used to connect headphones.
NOTE
To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
DBattery indicator (CHARGE)
This displays the amount of remaining battery and charge status.
(v p. 11)
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AGain selecting switch (GAIN)
This switches the headphone output gain. (v p. 35)
BOutput mode selecting switch (OUTPUT)
Set the output mode according to the device to be connected.
(v p. 36)
CCharge mode selecting switch (CHARGE)
Switches the charge mode when the power is on. (v p. 36)
DInput source selecting switch (INPUT)
This switches the source being played back on the unit. (v p. 22)
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AUSB-DAC port
Connects to a computer or USB charger. (v p. 10、 14)
BiPod/iPhone port
Connects to an iPod/iPhone/iPad. (v p. 15)
CAUX input connector
Connect this to the headphones jack on a smartphone or portable
player. (v p. 17)
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Charging for the first time
This unit has an internal battery. Be sure to charge the battery before use.
It takes approximately 3.5 hours to recharge the battery when it is
completely run down using a USB charger (1.5 A or higher) or
approximately 6.5 hours when charging from a computer.
1Turn the power off.
0This unit can be charged when the power is on, but doing so
increases the time required for charging.
2Use the supplied micro USB cable to connect this
device to a computer, or connect a USB charger to the
USB-DAC port.
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Ty p e A
Micro USB cable
(Micro B) (supplied)
Micro B
USB charger
Computer on which the driver
software and audio player
software are installed
NOTE
0Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in
your computer. (v p. 24)
0Download the driver software from the DA-10 page of the Denon website.
0It may take some time for this unit to be recognized as an enabled device on the
computer the first time it is connected to a computer.
0Charge this unit in a location where the ambient temperature is between 5 to 35 ℃.
The unit may not charge if the temperature is outside this range.
0Connect this unit directly to a computer. It may not charge correctly if connected
through a USB hub, etc.
0If you are listening to music at high volume while charging this unit, the battery may
still run down even while charging the unit if the speed at which power is
consumed is faster than the charging speed.
0Do not charge this unit while it is inside the supplied pouch, as doing so will cause
heat to build up. Remove this unit from the pouch before charging.
0Remove this unit from the charger when charging is complete.
0Charge this unit approximately once every six months, even if you do not use it for
a long time.
0Do not connect this unit to a device with a charging voltage other than 5V.
0If you connect this unit to a computer, make sure that the power of the computer is
on.
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oBattery indicator
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Battery indicatorCHARGE㸧
The status of the battery when charging this unit or when using this unit are displayed as described below.
AWhen connected using the micro USB cable (charging)
Fully charged: Lit green
Charging: Lit orange
Charging stopped: Off
Not charging correctly: Lit red
0If the battery indicator is lit in red during charging, it is recommended
that you change the battery.
Contact our customer service center or repair center.
BWhen running on the battery
The remaining battery power is displayed for approximately 10 seconds
when the power is turned on.
Remaining battery Battery indicator (CHARGE)
50 - 100 % Blinking green (5 times when the power is
turned on)
20 - 49 % Blinking orange (5 times when the power is
turned on)
19 % or less Blinking red (continuous)
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oContents
Connecting a headphone 13
Connecting a PC or Mac 14
Connecting an iPod to the iPod/iPhone port 15
Connecting a smartphone or portable player 17
Connecting an amplifier 18
Storing in the Pouch 19
oCables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.
Micro USB cable (Micro B)
(supplied) .
Lightning USB cable
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30 pin USB cable (supplied)
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Stereo mini plug cable
(supplied)
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Audio cables (sold
separately)
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Connecting a headphone
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1Set the output mode selecting switch to “VAR”.
NOTE
Audio is output at a high volume from the headphones jack if the output mode selection switch is set to “FIXED”. (v p. 36)
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Connecting a PC or Mac
By connecting a computer to the USB-DAC port on this unit using a micro USB cable (supplied), music data stored on the computer can be played back
using this unit. (v p. 24)
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Micro B Computer on which the driver software and audio
player software are installed
Micro USB cable
(Micro B) (supplied)
0Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. (v p. 24)
0Download the driver software from the DA-10 page of the Denon website.
NOTE
Use the supplied cable or a 3 m or less cable to connect to a computer.
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Connecting an iPod to the iPod/iPhone port
You can enjoy music stored on an iPod.
0To connect an iPod/iPhone/iPad to this unit, use the USB cable that was supplied with the iPod/iPhone/iPad or the USB cable supplied with this unit.
0For operating instructions, see “Playing an iPod” (v p. 33).
0For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Supported iPod/iPhone/iPad models” (v p. 16).
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iPod
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oSupported iPod/iPhone/iPad models
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• iPod classic
• iPod nano
• iPod touch
• iPhone
• iPad
mini mini
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Connecting a smartphone or portable player
By connecting the stereo mini plug cable (supplied) to the AUX input connector of this unit and the audio output connector of a smartphone or portable
player, you can enjoy audio from the connected device.
0For operating instructions, see “Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector” (v p. 34).
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ANALOG
OUT
Smartphone/
Portable player
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Connecting an amplifier
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Amp
1Set the output mode selecting switch to “FIXED”. (v p. 36)
NOTE
An amplifier or speaker(s) must be connected to play back music. For details on connections, see your device’s manual.
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Storing in the Pouch
oStoring/Holding
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oFolding
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oComplete
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oContents
Turning the power on 21
Selecting the input source 22
Adjusting the volume 22
Using as a D/A converter (USB-DAC) 23
Playing an iPod 32
Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector 34
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