DS Audio DS 002 User manual

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Instruction Manual

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Checking the supplied items
Caution
Trouble shooting
Specification
Warranty
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Notes on safe operation 2
Names and functions 3・4
Table of contents
Supplied items If any items missing, please contact our
authorized dealer or DS Audio.
Equalizer:(1) OpticalCartridge:(1) Manual:(1)
NeedleCover:(1) Screws:(6) PowerCable:(1)

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●Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the apparatus.
●Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes
on the bottom.
●Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock.
●Please consult our authorized dealer nearest to you
●[ V AC, 50 / 60 Hz ]
Notes on safe operations
Initial setup
Power requirements
POWER-CORD CAUTION
On repair
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never
touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric
shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord.
Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed
such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause fire or give
you an electrical shock. Check the power cord time to time.

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1. Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
2. Operational temperature should be 20degreeC to 26degree C. Warming up is recommended in winter time.
3. This optical cartridge is Amplitude proportional signal read out. It required our designated equalizer.
Outputs from the equalizer should be connected to CD / AUX terminals of your amplifier. Do not connect
to Phono terminals.
Precautions
“Output pin connection”
Red : Upper left / Right Channel (+)
Green : Bottom left / Right Channel (-)
White : Upper right / Left channel (+)
Blue : Bottom right / Left channel (-)
Stylus Replacement
Stylus replacement is available at DS-Audio. Please consult our authorized dealer
for its cost and time.
Power indicator LED
LED indicates power being on when it is lit. When Equalizer is turned on, yet LED
is not lite,check the Cartridge connection and Equalizer connection
Cantilever / Stylus
Adjust the Stylus pressure carefully as to the recommended pressure range.
Output pins
Connect Output pins as described in “Output pin connection”.
Equalizer & Optical Cartridge
Descriptions of Parts and Controls
Power Switch
L/Rchannellinesofyourturntableplayerareconnectedtothoseterminals.
Makesurethateachchannelisconnectedtothesamechannel,whileOptical
cartridgeistakingpoweroutfromthoselines,Misconnectionmaydamagethecartridge.
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Power On / Off button
AC Power Input
GND
INPUT
AC power cable is connected to the AC Power Source
Connectgroundlineofyourturntableplayer
RCA output ( Line out )
※ConnecttoyourAUXterminalofyourpre/mainamplifier.
※DonotconnectMM/MCcartridgetothisEqualizer.ItmaybreakMM/MCcartridge.
※Therearethreesetsofoutput.Eachoutputprovidesdifferentlowfrequencycutoff
level.Pleaseuseprefeerredoutputlevel.
OUT PUT1 ( Single cut-off )
OUT PUT2 ( Double cut-off )
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Cut-offfrequency:below30Hzby6dB/oct
Cut-offfrequency1:below50Hzby6dB/oct.Cut-offfrequency2:below30Hzby6dB/oct
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RED
GREEN Blue
White
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To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, keep this
apparatus away from water / moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not place
drinks/any liquid nearby for precaution.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the player and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
Avoid placing this apparatus on unstable table.
Do not tilt the apparatus.
Cantion
WARNING
PRECAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. To reduce the risk of
fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Do not operate
this equipment
when it is broken
When it is broken, do not turn the power on.
Unplug the AC power line and keep the switch turned off.
Turning the power on may cause fire or smoke.
Do not open the cabinet to avoid electrical shock.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Do not make any
changes or
modification
Keep away from
water/moisture
No liquid nearby
Do not open the
cabinet
Place this
apparatus firmly
Avoid placing this apparatus in dusty place / high temperature
Away from heat
and dust
When connecting this apparatus, please refer to the setup
manual of connecting devices
Connections to
other devices