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Type | CD Player |
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Supported Disc Formats | CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
Supported Formats | PCM, DSD |
Digital Outputs | Coaxial, Optical |
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.0007% (1kHz) |
Output Level (XLR) | 5.0 Vrms |
Output Level (RCA) | 2.5 Vrms |
Power Consumption | 30 W |
Digital Inputs | Coaxial, Optical, USB |
Analog Outputs | XLR, RCA |
Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 35 °C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Detailed safety instructions covering usage, warnings, and precautions.
Critical warnings and cautions for preventing fire, shock, and radiation exposure.
Instructions for proper disposal of electrical equipment and batteries in Europe.
List of items included with the ESOTERIC K-05XD unit.
Guidance on installing and adjusting the unit's pinpoint feet for vibration dispersion.
Guidelines for safe operation, cleaning, and avoiding damage to the unit.
Advice on recording with connected devices and handling copy-protected signals.
Information on discs playable by the unit and types that are not supported.
Best practices for loading, cleaning, and storing discs to ensure proper playback.
How to connect the unit using ES-LINK Analog for audio output.
Explanation of the ES-LINK Analog transmission method for signal integrity.
Diagram and labels for various input and output connection ports on the unit.
Specifics on using XLR, RCA, and ESLA analog output connectors.
Details on connecting digital audio sources and outputs via XLR, COAXIAL, OPTICAL.
Information on USB, CLOCK, RS-232C, TRIGGER, and SIGNAL GND ports.
Best practices for using the remote control effectively and troubleshooting basic issues.
Step-by-step guide for installing and replacing batteries in the remote control.
Explanation of each button's function on the ESOTERIC RC-1333 remote control.
Identification and function of buttons, indicators, and ports on the main unit's front panel.
Explanation of the various indicators and information shown on the unit's display.
Instructions for powering on, loading a disc, and starting playback.
How to pause, resume, and stop disc playback.
Simple instructions for operating the disc tray.
How to select different playback areas on Super Audio CDs.
Methods for searching, skipping, and selecting tracks using buttons or number input.
How to set program playback and shuffle playback modes.
How to set repeat playback for tracks, discs, programs, or shuffle.
How to change the information shown on the unit's display during playback.
How to adjust the brightness of the unit's display.
How to switch between different audio input sources.
Information on compatible OS and driver installation for USB connection.
Details on transmission modes, frequencies, and the ESOTERIC HR Audio Player.
Instructions for connecting unit to computer via USB and playing audio files.
How to enter and navigate the unit's setting menus (MENU 1 and MENU 2).
Instructions on how to modify settings using the unit's buttons.
Configuration of digital filters for PCM, analog output, and digital output.
How to set up synchronization with an external clock source.
Settings for automatic display dimming and power saving modes.
Settings for PCM gain, DSD filter, and firmware versions.
Configuration for RS-232C remote input and automatic menu closing time.
Solutions for unit not turning on, standby mode, and remote control malfunctions.
Addresses issues with playing CDs/SACDs and other operational errors.
Solutions for unresponsiveness, noise, and distorted audio output.
Troubleshooting clock sync, USB connection recognition, and audio file playback problems.
Procedure to reset the unit to its default factory configuration.
Guidance on resolving operational issues caused by condensation.