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

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DS002 CR
DS002 EQ
Loose connection
Trouble shooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked those symptoms, please consult our
authorized dealer nearest to you.
Symptom Cause Corrective action
No Power
No sound
No AC power
Check the power cord connected
securely. When plugs are dirty,
clean the plugs with a dry soft
cloth periodically.
Connect signal plugs firmly.
When plugs are dirty ,Clean the plugs
with a dry soft cloth periodically.
Hamming
noise
Loose Ground connection
Plugs are dirty
Connect ground line firmly.
place it away from noise
source such as transformer /
motor
we recommend one minute of
warm up time
No sound
when
switched on
This EQ contains ample
capacitance for the best
sound quality.
It takes few minutes to warm up.
Rated output voltage 500mV(1kHz)
Input terminalRCA Terminals
Output TerminalRCA Terminals×2
Size 310W92H235D(mm)
Impedance 120Ω
Weight 4.7kg
Specifications
Signal output
Channel Separation
Phono-electricConversion
Output Signal level 500mVandmore(atEqualizeroutput)
25dBandmore
Needle Pressure 1.6g 〜 1.8g(1.7gisRecommended)
Canti-lever Aluminum
Stylus ShibataStylus
Weight 8.1g
Body Material Aluminum
DS002

Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call your Cartridge dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DS Master1
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
LIMITED WARRANTY
DS Audio warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods as
stated below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, DS Audio will, at its option, (1) repair the product
using new or refurbished parts or (2) replace the product with a new or refurbished product.
For the purposes of this warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part has been returned to its
original specifications. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product, DS Audio, at its
option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product, product determined to be defective.
This limited warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the product. It deos
not cover technical assistance for hardware.
Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its
original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the DS Audio authorized
service facility specified.
Any parts or product replaced under this limited warranty will become the property of DS Audio.
This limited warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship
during ordinary consumer use. It does not cover product issues caused by any other reasons,
including but not limited to product issues due to commercial use, acts of God misuse, limitation
of technology, or modification of any art of product.
This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed
from the product.
This limited warranty is valid with the official receipt of our authorized dealer which indicating the
date of your purchase.
Warranty
WARRANTY