Marantz HD-DAC1 User manual
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D/A Converter
HD-DAC1
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 4
About the remote control 5
Inserting the batteries 5
Operating range of the remote control unit 5
Main features 6
High quality sound 6
High performance 6
Part names and functions 8
Front panel 8
Display 10
Rear panel 11
Remote control unit 12
Connections
Connecting an amplifier 16
Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 17
Connecting a PC or Mac 18
Connecting a smartphone or portable player 19
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 20
REMOTE CONTROL jack 22
Connection 22
Setting 22
Connecting the power cord 23
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Playback
Basic operation 25
Turning the power on 25
Selecting the input source 26
Adjusting the volume 26
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 26
Switching the display’s brightness 27
Using as a D/A converter 28
Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) 29
Connect and playback from a digital device (COAX/OPT1/OPT2) 37
Playing back an iPod 38
Playing an iPod 39
Setting operation mode (Remote iPod mode) 40
Performing repeat playback 41
Performing random playback 41
Charging the iPod 41
Playing a USB memory device 42
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 43
Performing repeat playback 45
Performing random playback 45
Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector 46
Settings
Menu map 47
Menu operation 48
AMP Gain 49
Dimmer 49
iPodMode 49
AutoStby 50
Tips
Contents 51
Tips 52
Troubleshooting 53
Appendix
Playing back a USB memory devices 59
Playback order of files 60
About folders and files 61
How to handle media 61
D/A converter 62
Explanation of terms 63
Trademark information 65
Specifications 66
Index 69
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Thank you for purchasing this Marantz 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
(for USA/for CANADA)
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Power cord Remote control unit (RC001HD) R03/AAA batteries Audio cable
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Remote connector cable USB cable
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About the remote control
Inserting the batteries
ARemove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
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BInsert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated.
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R03/AAA batteries
CPut the rear cover back on.
NOTE
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
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30°30°
Approx. 23 ft/7 m
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Main features
High quality sound
0Large-capacitance block capacitor
A large capacitance 3,300 μF capacitor carefully selected for its
acoustic characteristics is incorporated into the power supply circuit.
0Audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors
The unit’s features the same audiophile-grade film capacitors and
electrolytic capacitors specifically used in top-range models.
0Low noise amp due differential input HDAM, and equipped with a
low distortion filter circuit due to high speed HDAM®SA2 delivery
amp
0Double-layered chassis
0High-grade machined analog audio output connectors
0High grade headphone circuit
This unit has a two-amplifier structure based on the design concept of
luxury models, comprising a current feedback voltage amplifier using
the HDAM®SA2 and a feedbackless Darlington power buffer. This
allows higher speeds without creating dynamic strain in response to
impedance changes in the headphones.
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.
0DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)
You can play back PCM signals up to 192 kHz/24 bits by inputting digital
audio signals from an external device into this unit.
0Plays USB memory devices (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) and iPod®/
iPhone®
You can play back audio files stored on a USB memory device or iPod/
iPhone by connecting the USB memory device or iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.
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0Peripheral circuitry off function minimizes audio output signal
interference
In order to minimize noise from peripheral circuitry which could interfere
with the analog audio signal, this unit is equipped with a peripheral
circuitry off function which turns off the display.
0Equipped with variable audio output connectors
In addition to the normal fixed audio output connectors, this unit is
equipped with variable audio output connectors that cooperate with the
volume of this unit. These can be connected to the Power Amplifier to
adjust the volume.
0iPod® auto detect charges your device even after the unit
switches to standby mode (v p. 20)
0Equipped with auto standby mode function that reduces power
consumption
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Part names and functions
For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Front panel
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APower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 25)
BPower indicator (STANDBY)
The standby indicator changes as shown below according to the status
of the unit.
0Power on : Off
0Normal standby : Red
0iPod charge standby : Orange
CInput source select knob (INPUT SELECTOR)
These select the input source. (v p. 26)
DDisplay
Information such as the playback status and input source is displayed
here.
EVOLUME knob
Adjusts the volume of the headphones and audio output connectors
(VARIABLE). (v p. 26)
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Used to set up this unit.
GRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit.
HDISPLAY OFF indicator
This indicator lights up when the display is off. (v p. 27)
IUSB port
Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. (v p. 20)
JHeadphones jack (PHONES)
Used to connect headphones.
NOTE
To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
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Display
The input source name, sampling frequency, setting values and other information are displayed here.
oD/A converter display
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AInput source indicator
This indicator displays the selected input source (USB-DAC/COAX/
OPT1/OPT2).
BSampling frequency display
This indicator displays the sampling frequency of the input audio signal.
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CInformation display
This indicator displays the track information, etc.
DPlayback mode indicators
1: Displayed during playback.
3: Displayed during pause.
ETime indicator
This indicator displays the elapsed time of the current track.
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