Esoteric N-03T User manual

D01330321A
N-03T
Network Audio Transport
OWNER’S MANUAL.................... 3
MODE D’EMPLOI.......................17
MANUAL DEL USUARIO........... 31

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
<The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
BThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
oDO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
oIF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR
A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS
BEEN REPAIRED.
oUSE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par-
ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the manu-
facturer, or sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
oThe apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON
position.
oThe mains plug is used as the disconnect device; the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
oCaution should be taken when using earphones or headphones
with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from
earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
WARNING
Products with Class !construction are equipped with a power
supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a prod-
uct must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective
grounding connection.
IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
CAUTION
oDo not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
oDo not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
oDo not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.
oThe apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any
time.
oIf the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or
installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine,
fire or excessive heat.
oCAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batter-
ies: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with
an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Model for USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Model for Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Model for Europe
This product complies with the European
Directives request, and the other Commission
Regulations.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
For European Customers
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and
batteries and/or accumulators
a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accu-
mulators should be disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via collection facilities designated by the govern-
ment or local authorities.
b) By disposing of electrical/electronic equipment and waste
batteries/accumulators correctly, you will help save valu-
able resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment.
c) Improper disposal of waste electrical/electronic equipment
and batteries/accumulators can have serious effects on the
environment and human health because of the presence of
hazardous substances in the equipment.
d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been
crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic equip-
ment and batteries/accumulators must be collected
and disposed of separately from household waste.
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the
specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or
cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for those
elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.
e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of old electri-
cal/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the equipment.
Pb, Hg, Cd

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Contents
“DSD” is a registered trademark.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple, iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Wi-Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
MEXCEL is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd.
in Japan and other countries.
ESOTERIC is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Other company names and product names in this document are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Information about copyrights and licensing related to open-source
software is provided in the separate “Important Notice Regarding
Software”document.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................3
Before use .........................................................6
What’s in the box...............................................6
Note about pinpoint feet .......................................6
Maintenance ...................................................6
Precautions for use ................................................6
Network connections..............................................7
Making connections...............................................8
Names and functions of parts.....................................10
Downloading the remote app ....................................11
Basic operation ...................................................11
Turning the unit on and off ....................................11
Setting mode.....................................................12
Meanings of items shown in setting mode.....................12
Clock mode setting............................................12
Output connector setting .....................................12
DSD output setting............................................13
Network display setting .......................................13
Automatic display darkening setting...........................13
Automatic power saving setting ...............................13
Dimmer setting ...............................................13
Troubleshooting..................................................14
General .......................................................14
Clock sync.....................................................14
Restoring factory settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications.....................................................15
Dimensional drawings ............................................16
ATTENTION
This unit only outputs digital signals from the one selected
type of connector.
Set the digital output to USB, XLR or RCA before use.
See “Setting mode” and “Output connector setting” on
page12.
Thank you for purchasing this ESOTERIC product.
Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this
product. After reading it, keep it in a safe place with the warranty card
for future reference.
The Owner’s Manual can be downloaded from the ESOTERIC website
(http://www.esoteric.jp/indexe.html).
To use this unit, you must also use an iPad/iPhone that has the dedi-
cated app (free) installed and connect it to the same network as the
unit.

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What’s in the box
Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown
below. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if
any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during
transportation.
Power cord × 1
Felt pads × 3
Owner’s manual (this document) × 1
Warranty card × 1
Note about pinpoint feet
High-precision metal pinpoint feet are attached firmly to the bottom
plate of this unit.
The stands for these feet are loose, but when the unit is placed in
position, it is supported by these pinpoint feet, which will effectively
disperse vibrations.
Chassis Pinpoint foot (metal)
Foot-stand (metal) Screws that attach
foot-stand
oApply the included felt pads to the bottoms of the foot-stands to
avoid scratching the surface where the unit is placed.
Maintenance
Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the unit clean.
For stubborn smudges, use a damp cloth that has been thoroughly
wrung out to remove excess moisture.
oNever spray liquid directly on this unit.
oDo not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or other
chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface.
oAvoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch the unit for
long periods of time because they could damage the cabinet.
VFor safety, disconnect the power plug from the
outlet before cleaning.
Before use Precautions for use
oDo not place anything on top of the unit.
oDo not install this unit in a location that could become hot. This
includes places that are exposed to direct sunlight or near a radia-
tor, heater, stove or other heating equipment. Moreover, do not
place it on top of an amplifier or other equipment that generates
heat. Doing so could cause discoloration or deformation.
oIn order to enable good heat dissipation, leave at least 20 cm (8")
between this unit and walls and other equipment when installing
it. If you put it in a rack, take precautions to prevent overheating
by leaving at least 5 cm (2") open above the top of the unit and at
least 10 cm (4") open behind the unit.
Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up inside
and result in fire.
oPlace the unit in a stable location.
oDo not move the unit during use.
oBe careful to avoid injury when moving the unit due to its weight.
Have someone help you move it if necessary.
oThe voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage printed
on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter,
consult an electrician.
oDo not open the body of the unit as this might result in damage
to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should
get into the unit, contact your dealer.
oWhen removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull
directly on the plug; never yank on the cord.

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Network connections
a NAS (network-attached storage)
Use to store audio files.
Operation as a UPnP server is necessary to use it as a media server.
b Wi-Fi™ router
Use Wi-Fi to connect the iPad/iPhone to this unit and the NAS.
c iPad/iPhone
Install the app to control this unit.
d N-03T
This unit.
a b
c
d
NAS Wi-Fi™ router
iPad/iPhone
N-03T
LAN cable
Connection example To Internet
oAn Internet connection is necessary to
install the app on the iPad/iPhone, to
update this unit’s NET firmware and to
use Internet radio, for example.

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B
DA
C
FE
B
G
Network audio transport (N-03T)
XLR digital cable
USB flash drive
USB cable
BNC coaxial cable
BNC coaxial cable
Clock generator
(G-01X, G-02X, etc.)
CLOCK OUT
c
power outlet
D/A converter (D-05X, etc.)
Included power cord
RCA coaxial digital
cableas
If either the XLR or RCA connector is selected
for output, and the clock generator has two
or more outputs, the clock generator can also
be connected directly to each device. Use the
connection method that provides the prefer-
able sound quality.
Making connections
VPrecautions when making connections
oAfter completing all other connections, plug the power plug into a power outlet.
oRead the owner’s manuals of all devices that will be connected, and follow their instructions.

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A Maintenance (SOFTWARE) port
This is used for maintenance. Do not connect anything to this
port unless instructed to do so by our service department.
B Digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT) connectors
These output digital audio. Connect these to the digital input
connectors of a D/A converter (such as a D-05X), an SACD player
or another device.
Use commercially-available cables for the following
connections.
USB: USB cable
XLR: XLR digital cable
RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable
oUse one of the above to connect the unit to a device with
digital input.
Change the output settings according to the connector
being used (page12).
C 10MHz clock input connector (10MHz IN CLOCK)
When outputting from the XLR or RCA connector, a 10MHz syn-
chronization (clock) signal can be input (page12).
When using a master clock generator, connect its clock output
connector to this unit’s 10MHz IN CLOCK connector.
Use a commercially available BNC coaxial cable for
connection.
D ETHERNET port
Use a LAN cable to connect to a network (page7).
Use a commercially-available LAN cable for connection.
E USB DRIVE port
Connect USB flash drives that contain audio files here.
F SIGNAL GND grounding terminal
Connecting this grounding terminal to the grounding terminal
of the D/A converter, amplifier or other device might improve
the audio quality.
oThis is not an electrical safety ground.
G Power inlet (~IN)
Connect the included AC power cord to this socket. After com-
pleting all other connections, plug the power plug into a power
outlet.
V
Use only a genuine ESOTERIC power cord. Use of
other power cords could result in fire or electric
shock.
V
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you
will not use the unit for a long time.
Use a BNC coaxial cable with 50Ω or 75Ω impedance.
At ESOTERIC, we use ESOTERIC MEXCEL stressfree cables for
reference.
For detailed information, access the following website.
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/accessory/indexe.html

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Names and functions of parts
A POWER button
Use to turn the unit on and off.
When the unit is on, the ring around this button lights blue.
When the unit is off, it is unlit.
When not using the unit, turn it off.
B CLOCK indicator
This shows the clock synchronization status.
When the clock sync setting is set to IN, this will begin to blink.
When a clock signal is detected and synchronization occurs, it
will stop blinking and stay lit.
oWhen the output connector setting is USB, this is unlit.
C USB drive port ( )
Connect USB flash drives that contain audio files here.
D Display
This shows playback time, sampling frequency and other
information.
E MENU button
Use to enter setting mode (page12).
F Setting adjustment (+/−) buttons
Use to change parameters when in setting mode.
oYou cannot change the volume with this unit.
+ button
This switches between showing the playback time and the sam-
pling frequency on the display.
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Basic operation
Turning the unit on and off
Press the POWER button to turn the unit on when off or off when on.
When the unit is on, the ring around this button lights blue, and the
unit display becomes lit.
oAfter turning the unit on, use the app to control playback.
oWhen using this unit, turn on the D/A converter, amplifier and
other devices that are connected to it. When doing this, turn the
amplifier on last.
Downloading the remote app
To use this unit, you must also use an iPad/iPhone that has the dedi-
cated app (free) installed and connect it to the same network as the
unit.
Use the app to conduct playback operations.
oYou can download and use the app for free.
How to download the iPad/iPhone app
Search for“ESOTERIC” in the App Store.

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Setting mode
1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the
item to change.
Each time you press the MENU button, the item shown on the
display changes as follows.
CLK> Setting complete
(display returns to
usual state)
c
DOUT>
c 3
DSD> DIMMER>
c 3
DISP> APS>
3
DPaOFF>
oIf you do nothing for ten or more seconds, setting mode will
end and ordinary display will resume.
2 Use the setting adjustment (+/−) buttons to
change the settings.
For information about the settings, see pages 12–13.
oIf you do nothing for ten or more seconds, setting mode will
end and ordinary display will resume.
oSettings are retained even if the power plug is disconnected.
Meanings of items shown in setting mode
CLK>***
Clock mode setting
DOUT>***
Output connector setting
DSD>***
DSD output setting
DISP>***
Network display setting
DPaOFF>***
Automatic display darkening setting
APS>***
Automatic power saving setting
DIMMER>***
Dimmer setting
Clock mode setting
CLK>***
oThis is only activated when the output connector setting is XLR or
RCA.
oWhen the output connector setting is USB, the connected D/A
converter controls the clock, so there is no need to supply an
external clock signal to this unit.
oBy default, the setting is OFF.
OFF
The built-in crystal oscillator operates as the master clock.
IN
The built-in crystal oscillator is synchronized to an external clock.
Output connector setting
DOUT>***
oBy default, the setting is USB.
USB
The digital signal is output from the USB port.
XLR
The digital signal is output from the XLR connector.
RCA
The digital signal is output from the RCA connector.

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Automatic power saving setting
APS>***
oBy default, the setting is 30m.
The unit will automatically turn off if playback remains stopped for
the set amount of time.
30m
30 minutes
60m
60 minutes
90m
90 minutes
120m
120 minutes
OFF
The automatic power saving function is disabled.
Dimmer setting
DIMMER>***
oBy default, the setting is 2.
You can adjust the brightness of this unit’s display and indicators.
DIMMER>3
c
DIMMER>2 (normal brightness)
c
DIMMER>1
c
DIMMER>0 (off)
oThe dimmer of this unit can be adjusted using the DIMMER button
of a remote control included with another ESOTERIC product.
oEven when set to DIMMER>1 or DIMMER>0, a brighter setting will
be used when displaying error messages and setting menus.
DSD output setting
DSD>***
oThis is only activated when the output connector setting is XLR or
RCA.
oBy default, the setting is DoP.
DoP
DSD data is output in DoP format.
PCM
DSD data is converted to PCM and output.
Network display setting
DISP>***
oBy default, the setting is Fs.
Fs
This shows the sampling frequency being input.
If there is no input signal or the unit is not locked to the input sig-
nal, the input sampling frequency is not shown.
TIME
This shows the elapsed time of the song being played.
Automatic display darkening setting
DPaOFF>***
oBy default, the setting is ON.
You can set the display to darken automatically after a set amount of
time has elapsed.
ON
The display will automatically darken if the information shown on
it does not change for 10 minutes.
OFF
The display will not automatically darken, but if nothing changes
for 10 minutes, its brightness will be lowered to the level of
DIMMER>1 to reduce long-term display fading.
oWe recommend that you set the automatic display darkening
function to ON. If the display is left showing the same thing for a
long time, brightness irregularities and other problems could arise.

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If you experience a problem with this unit, please take a moment
to review the following information before requesting service.
Moreover, the problem might be caused by something other than
this unit. Please also check the operation of the connected units.
If this product still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer
where you purchased it.
General
The unit does not turn on.
eInsert the power plug into an outlet.
eCheck the connection of the power cord to this unit.
The unit automatically turns off.
eThis is because the automatic power saving function turned
the unit off.
Press the POWER button on the main unit to turn it on.
Change the automatic power saving setting if necessary
(page13).
The unit does not respond when buttons are pressed.
eMultiple button presses without pause can cause the unit to
stop responding. After pressing a button, wait momentarily for
the unit to respond.
There is noise.
ePlace the unit as far away as possible from TVs and other devices
that have strong magnetism.
No sound is output from the speakers. The sound is distorted.
eCheck the connections with the amp and the speakers.
eAdjust the volume of the amplifier and other devices.
eNo sound is output when playback is paused. Use the app to
resume ordinary playback.
Clock sync
The CLOCK indicator does not stop blinking.
eSet clock mode to OFF when not using it.
eA clock signal to which the unit cannot synchronize might be
being input. Confirm that the clock output frequency of the
clock generator is 10MHz. In addition, check the connection
of the 10MHz IN CLOCK connector and the settings of the con-
nected devices.
A cyclical noise is being output.
eIf a cyclical noise is being output when the unit is in clock
mode, the connected device might not also be in clock mode.
Check the connection of the 10MHz IN CLOCK connector and
the clock mode setting of the connected device.
An audio file cannot be played back (correctly).
eDifferent media servers (NAS) support different types of files.
Check the specifications of the media server (NAS), too.
The sound breaks up during playback.
eIf files that use lossy compression, including MP3s, and files at
44.1kHz and other low bit rates play back normally, but the
sounds of files at 384kHz and other high bit rates as well as
FLAC and other files that use lossless compression break up,
the ETHERNET speed might be too slow.
The audio data is transmitted from the NAS through the router.
For this reason, using LAN cables to connect the NAS to the
router and the router to this unit is preferable.
Troubleshooting
Restoring factory settings
Settings are retained even if the power plug is disconnected.
Follow these procedures to restore all settings to their factory
defaults and clear the unit’s memory.
Press the POWER button while holding down the MENU button on
the main unit.
Note about condensation
If this unit is brought from a cold outdoor environment into a warm
room, or the heater has just been turned on in the room where
it is located, for example, condensation might occur, resulting in
improper operation. If this occurs, leave the unit on and wait 1–2
hours. This should enable normal playback.

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Specifications
Network section
Supported file formats
PCM lossless............... FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF
DSD lossless...............................DSF, DSDIFF (DFF), DoP
Compressed audio .....................MP3, AAC (m4a container)
ETHERNET port .....................................................1
(1000BASE-T)
USB drive ports .....................................................2
USB 2.0 or higher recommended
Supported file formats................................ FAT32, NTFS
Single partition
Maximum current supply.................................... 0.5A
Supported sampling frequencies
PCM................................... 44.1–384kHz, 16/24/32bit
DSD.................................. 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz
Digital outputs
USB port (USB 2.0 standard).........................................1
XLR connector......................................................1
Output level................................... 3Vp-p (into 110Ω)
RCA connector ..................................................... 1
Output level...................................0.5Vp-p (into 75Ω)
oThe following are the maximum limits for output from the XLR
and RCA connectors.
PCM .................................. 44.1–192kHz, 16/24bit
DSD.............................................2.8MHz (DoP)
Clock input
BNC connector ..................................................... 1
Input impedance ............................................... 50Ω
Frequencies that can be input .................... 10MHz (±10ppm)
Input level
Rectangle wave ...........................equivalent to TTL levels
Sine wave ......................................... 0.5 to 1.0Vrms
General
Power supply
Model for Europe......................... AC 220–240V, 50/60Hz
Model for USA/Canada ............................AC 120V, 60Hz
Model for Korea ...................................AC 220V, 60Hz
Power consumption ............................................ 31W
External dimensions (W × H × D, including protrusions)
445 × 131 × 360 mm (17 5/8"× 5 1/4"× 14 1/4")
Weight ..............................................17kg (37 1/2lb)
Operating temperature ................................+5°C to +35°C
Operating humidity range ............. 5% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature .................................−20°C to +55°C
Included accessories
Power cord × 1
Felt pads × 3
Owner’s manual (this document) × 1
Warranty card × 1
oIllustrations in this manual might differ slightly from production
models.
oWeight and dimensions are approximate.
oDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Dimensional drawings
445 360
131
Dimensions in millimeters (mm)
Foot placement diagram
267
363
3-Ø48*
50 243
148
*48mm diameter feet × 3

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Français
INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE
D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE RETIREZ PAS LE CAPOT
(OU L’ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIÈCE INTERNE N’EST
RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR. CONFIEZ TOUTE
RÉPARATION À UN SERVICE APRÈS-VENTE QUALIFIÉ.
<Le symbole d’éclair à tête de flèche dans un triangle
équilatéral sert à prévenir l’utilisateur de la présence
dans l’enceinte du produit d’une «tension dangereuse»
non isolée d’une grandeur suffisante pour constituer un
risque d’électrocution pour les personnes.
BLe point d’exclamation dans un triangle équilatéral sert à
prévenir l’utilisateur de la présence d’instructions impor-
tantes de fonctionnement et de maintenance (entretien)
dans les documents accompagnant l’appareil.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES
D’INCENDIE ET D’ÉLECTROCUTION, N’EXPOSEZ
PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.
ATTENTION
oNE RETIREZ PAS LES CAPOTS EXTERNES OU BOÎTIERS POUR
EXPOSER L’ÉLECTRONIQUE. AUCUNE PIÈCE INTERNE N’EST
RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
oSI VOUS RENCONTREZ DES PROBLÈMES AVEC CE PRODUIT,
CONTACTEZ LE MAGASIN OÙ VOUS AVEZ ACHETÉ L’UNITÉ.
N’UTILISEZ PAS LE PRODUIT TANT QU’IL N’A PAS ÉTÉ RÉPARÉ.
oL’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES, DE RÉGLAGES OU LE SUIVI
DE PROCÉDURES AUTRES QUE CE QUI EST DÉCRIT DANS CE
DOCUMENT PEUT PROVOQUER UNE EXPOSITION À UN
RAYONNEMENT DANGEREUX.
1) Lisez ces instructions.
2) Conservez ces instructions.
3) Tenez compte de tous les avertissements.
4) Suivez toutes les instructions.
5) N’utilisez pas cet appareil avec de l’eau à proximité.
6) Ne nettoyez l’appareil qu’avec un chiffon sec.
7) Ne bloquez aucune ouverture de ventilation. Installez-le confor-
mément aux instructions du fabricant.
8) N’installez pas l’appareil près de sources de chaleur telles que
des radiateurs, bouches de chauffage, poêles ou autres appareils
(y compris des amplificateurs) dégageant de la chaleur.
9) Ne neutralisez pas la fonction de sécurité de la fiche polarisée
ou de terre. Une fiche polarisée a deux broches, l’une plus large
que l’autre. Une fiche de terre a deux broches identiques et une
troisième broche pour la mise à la terre. La broche plus large ou
la troisième broche servent à votre sécurité. Si la fiche fournie
n’entre pas dans votre prise, consultez un électricien pour le
remplacement de la prise obsolète.
10) Évitez de marcher sur le cordon d’alimentation et de le pincer, en
particulier au niveau des fiches, des prises secteur, et du point de
sortie de l’appareil.
11) N’utilisez que des fixations/accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
12) Utilisez-le uniquement avec des chariots,
socles, trépieds, supports ou tables spécifiés
par le fabricant ou vendus avec l’appareil.
Si un chariot est utilisé, faites attention à
ne pas être blessé par un renversement
lors du déplacement de l’ensemble chariot/
appareil.
13) Débranchez cet appareil en cas d’orage ou de non utilisation
prolongée.
14) Confiez toute réparation à des techniciens de maintenance
qualifiés. Une réparation est nécessaire si l’appareil a été endom-
magé d’une quelconque façon, par exemple si le cordon ou la
fiche d’alimentation est endommagé, si du liquide a été renversé
sur l’appareil ou si des objets sont tombés dedans, si l’appareil a
été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne pas nor-
malement, ou s’il est tombé.
oL’appareil tire un courant nominal de veille de la prise secteur quand
son interrupteur POWER ou STANDBY/ON n’est pas en position ON.
oLa fiche secteur est utilisée comme dispositif de déconnexion et
doit donc toujours rester disponible.
oDes précautions doivent être prises en cas d’utilisation d’écouteurs
ou d’un casque avec le produit car une pression sonore excessive
(volume trop fort) dans les écouteurs ou dans le casque peut cau-
ser une perte auditive.
AVERTISSEMENT
Les produits ayant une construction de Classe !sont équipés d’un
cordon d’alimentation avec une fiche de terre. Le cordon d’un tel
produit doit être branché dans une prise secteur avec terre de
sécurité.
AUX USA/CANADA, UTILISEZ UNIQUEMENT UNE TENSION
D’ALIMENTATION DE 120 V.

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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES (suite)
ATTENTION
oN’exposez pas cet appareil aux gouttes ni aux éclaboussures.
oNe placez pas d’objet rempli de liquide sur l’appareil, comme
par exemple un vase.
oN’installez pas cet appareil dans un espace confiné comme une
bibliothèque ou un meuble similaire.
oL’appareil doit être placé suffisamment près de la prise de cou-
rant pour que vous puissiez à tout moment attraper facilement
la fiche du cordon d’alimentation.
oSi le produit utilise des piles/batteries (y compris un pack de
batteries ou des piles installées), elles ne doivent pas être
exposées au soleil, au feu ou à une chaleur excessive.
oPRÉCAUTION pour les produits qui utilisent des batteries rem-
plaçables au lithium: remplacer une batterie par un modèle
incorrect entraîne un risque d’explosion. Remplacez-les uni-
quement par un type identique ou équivalent.
Modèle pour le Canada
Déclaration de conformité d’Industrie Canada :
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA
NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA
Modèle pour l’Europe
Ce produit est conforme aux directives euro-
péennes et aux autres réglementations de la
Commission européenne.
ATTENTION
Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés
par la partie responsable de la conformité peuvent invalider le
droit de l’utilisateur à faire fonctionner l’équipement.
Pour les consommateurs européens
Mise au rebut des équipements électriques et élec-
troniques et des piles et/ou accumulateurs
a) Tout équipement électrique/électronique et pile/accumula-
teur hors d’usage doit être traité séparément de la collecte
municipale d’ordures ménagères dans des points de collecte
désignés par le gouvernement ou les autorités locales.
b) En vous débarrassant correctement des équipements élec-
triques/électroniques et piles/accumulateurs hors d’usage,
vous contribuerez à la sauvegarde de précieuses ressources
et à la prévention de potentiels effets négatifs sur la santé
humaine et l’environnement.
c) Le traitement incorrect des équipements électriques/électro-
niques et piles/accumulateurs hors d’usage peut avoir des effets
graves sur l’environnement et la santé humaine en raison de la
présence de substances dangereuses dans les équipements.
d) Le symbole de déchets d’équipements électriques et
électroniques (DEEE), qui représente une poubelle à
roulettes barrée d’une croix, indique que les équipe-
ments électriques/électroniques et piles/accumulateurs
doivent être collectés et traités séparément des déchets
ménagers.
Si une pile ou un accumulateur contient plus que les
valeurs de plomb (Pb), mercure (Hg) et/ou cadmium
(Cd) spécifiées dans la directive sur les piles et accumu-
lateurs (2006/66/CE), alors les symboles chimiques de
ces éléments seront indiqués sous le symbole DEEE.
e) Des systèmes de retour et de collecte sont disponibles pour
l’utilisateur final. Pour des informations plus détaillées sur la
mise au rebut des vieux équipements électriques/électro-
niques et piles/accumulateurs hors d’usage, veuillez contacter
votre mairie, le service d’ordures ménagères ou le magasin
dans lequel vous avez acquis l’équipement.
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Sommaire
“DSD” is a registered trademark.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple, iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Wi-Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
MEXCEL is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd.
in Japan and other countries.
ESOTERIC is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Les autres noms de société et de produit cités dans ce document
sont des marques commerciales ou déposées de leurs détenteurs
respectifs.
Des informations sur les droits d’auteur et les licences relatives aux
logiciels libres sont fournies dans le document séparé «Important
Notice Regarding Software» (Avis important concernant les logiciels).
INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES.......................17
Avant l’utilisation .................................................20
Contenu de l’emballage .......................................20
Note sur les pieds de découplage .............................20
Entretien ......................................................20
Précautions d’emploi .............................................20
Connexions réseau ...............................................21
Faire les branchements ...........................................22
Nomenclature et fonctions des parties............................24
Téléchargement de l’appli de télécommande .....................25
Fonctionnement de base .........................................25
Mise sous et hors tension de l’unité............................25
Mode de réglage .................................................26
Signification des messages affichés en mode de réglage.......26
Réglage de mode d’horloge ...................................26
Choix de la prise de sortie .....................................26
Réglage de sortie DSD.........................................27
Réglage d’affichage réseau ....................................27
Réglage d’assombrissement automatique de l’écran ...........27
Réglage d’économie automatique d’énergie ...................27
Réglage d’atténuateur.........................................27
Guide de dépannage .............................................28
Généralités ....................................................28
Synchronisation d’horloge.....................................28
Rappel des réglages d’usine ...................................28
Caractéristiques techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Schémas avec cotes ..............................................30
ATTENTION
Cette unité ne produit des signaux numériques que par le
type de prise sélectionné.
Réglez la sortie numérique sur USB, XLR ou RCA avant
l’utilisation.
Voir «Mode de réglage» et «Choix de la prise de sortie»
en page26.
Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi ce produit ESOTERIC.
Lisez attentivement ce mode d’emploi pour tirer les meilleures per-
formances de ce produit. Après l’avoir lu, gardez-le en lieu sûr avec la
carte de garantie pour vous y référer ultérieurement.
Le mode d’emploi peut être téléchargé depuis le site web ESOTERIC
(http://www.esoteric.jp/indexe.html).
Pour utiliser cette unité, vous devez également utiliser un iPad/
iPhone avec l’app dédiée (gratuite) installée et connecté au même
réseau que l’unité.

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Contenu de l’emballage
Vérifiez que vous disposez bien de tous les accessoires indiqués
ci-dessous. Veuillez contacter le magasin dans lequel vous avez
acheté cette unité si l’un de ces accessoires manque ou a été endom-
magé durant le transport.
Cordon d’alimentation × 1
Patins en feutre × 3
Mode d’emploi (ce document) × 1
Carte de garantie × 1
Note sur les pieds de découplage
Des pieds à pointeau métallique de haute précision sont solidement
fixés à la plaque inférieure de cette unité.
Leur plateau de protection n’est pas fixé de façon rigide, mais quand
l’unité est posée à sa place, elle est soutenue par ces pieds à poin-
teau, qui dispersent efficacement les vibrations.
Châssis Pied à pointeau (métal)
Plateau de pied
(métal)
Vis de fixation du
plateau de pied
oFixez les patins de feutre fournis sous les pieds de protection pour
éviter de rayer la surface sur laquelle est placée l’unité.
Entretien
Utilisez un chiffon sec et doux pour nettoyer la surface de l’unité.
Pour les taches tenaces, utilisez un chiffon humide soigneusement
essoré afin d’éliminer l’excès d’humidité.
oNe vaporisez jamais du liquide directement sur cette unité.
oN’utilisez pas de lingettes de nettoyage imbibées de produit
chimique, de diluant ou d’autres agents chimiques. Cela pourrait
endommager la surface.
oÉvitez un contact prolongé de l’unité avec des matériaux caout-
chouteux ou plastiques car ceux-ci peuvent endommager le boîtier.
VPar sécurité, débranchez le cordon d’alimentation
de la prise secteur avant tout nettoyage.
Avant l’utilisation Précautions d’emploi
oNe placez rien sur l’unité.
oN’installez pas cette unité dans un lieu qui pourrait chauffer. Cela
comprend les endroits exposés directement au soleil ou près d’un
radiateur, d’un chauffage, d’une cuisinière ou d’autres appareils
chauffants. En outre, ne la placez pas au-dessus d’un amplificateur
ou autre équipement dégageant de la chaleur. Cela pourrait cau-
ser une décoloration ou une déformation.
oAfin de permettre une bonne dissipation de la chaleur, laissez au
moins 20cm entre cette unité et les murs et les autres équipe-
ments lors de l’installation. Si vous la placez dans un rack, prenez
les précautions nécessaires pour éviter la surchauffe en laissant au
moins 5cm d’espace libre au-dessus de l’unité et au moins 10cm
derrière.
Ne pas laisser ces espaces peut faire monter la température au
risque d’entraîner un incendie.
oPlacez l’unité dans un endroit stable.
oNe déplacez pas l’unité durant l’utilisation.
oEn raison du poids de l’unité, prenez garde à ne pas vous blesser
quand vous la déplacez. Faites vous aider si nécessaire quand vous
la déplacez.
oLa tension d’alimentation de l’unité doit correspondre à la tension
imprimée sur son panneau arrière. Si vous avez des doutes à ce
sujet, consultez un électricien.
oN’ouvrez pas le boîtier de l’unité car cela peut endommager les
circuits ou causer un choc électrique. Si un objet étranger pénètre
dans l’unité, consultez votre revendeur.
oQuand vous débranchez le cordon d’alimentation de la prise sec-
teur, tirez toujours sur sa fiche, jamais sur le cordon.