Esoteric K-05XD - Advanced Troubleshooting and Connectivity; Unit Response and Noise Troubleshooting; Clock Sync and USB Playback Issues

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The unit does not respond when buttons are pressed.
e Multiple button presses without pause can cause the main unit
to stop responding. After pressing a button, wait momentarily
for the main unit to respond.
There is noise.
e Place 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.
e Check the connections with the amp and the speakers
(page10).
e Adjust the volume of the amplifier and other devices.
e If the disc is dirty, wipe it clean (page8).
e Super Audio CD digital audio cannot be output from the digital
audio output (DIGITAL OUT) connectors.
e No sound is output when playback is paused. Press the play
(7) button to resume ordinary playback.
e Check the analog output setting (page25).
Digital recording is not possible on connected external
equipment.
e You cannot record the digital audio signal as is from a disc that
has such copy-protection.
Noticeable difference in volume between CDs and Super
Audio CDs.
e Volume differences occur when PCM and DSD formats are
converted by D/A converters. Use the amplifier connected to
this unit to adjust the volume. In addition, using MENU2 to set
PCM output gain (PCMG>) to LOW will reduce PCM volume
and eliminate the volume difference with DSD after D/A con-
version (page27).
When connected by optical, no sound or only static is output.
e This unit can only play two-channel audio signals. Check the
signal format of the transmitting device.
Clock sync
The CLOCK indicator does not stop blinking.
e Set CLK> to OFF when not using clock sync.
e A clock signal to which the unit cannot synchronize might be
being input. Check the connections of the clock connectors
and the settings of connected devices. This unit only supports
10MHz clock.
A cyclical noise is being output.
e If a cyclical noise is being output when the unit is in clock sync
mode, the connected device might not also be in clock sync
mode. Check the connection status of the clock connectors
and the clock settings of the connected device.
USB connections with a computer
Computer does not recognize this unit.
e See page22 for information about supported operating
systems. Operation with unsupported operating systems is not
guaranteed.
There is noise.
e Starting other applications during playback of an audio file
may interrupt playback or cause noise. Do not start other appli-
cations during playback.
e When the unit is connected to a computer via a USB hub, for
example, noise might be heard. If this occurs, connect the unit
directly to the computer.
Audio files cannot be played back.
e Connect the computer with this unit and switch to “USB in”
before starting the audio playback software and audio file play-
back. Audio data might not play back correctly if you connect
this unit with the computer or change its input to USBin after
starting the audio playback software.
Playback stopped working.
e Check the audio output device setting of the operating system.
Try deleting the driver and reinstalling it. For details, see the
ESOTERIC ASIO USB DRIVER Installation Guide included with
the driver.
Since this unit uses a microcontroller, external noise and other
interference can cause it to malfunction. If this occurs, turn the
unit off and wait about one minute before restarting opera-
tion from the beginning.