Esoteric N-05XD - Table of Contents

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Contents
Before use .........................................................7
Included accessories ...........................................7
Note about pinpoint feet .......................................7
Precautions for use ................................................7
Connecting with amplifiers ........................................8
Connecting using ES-LINK Analog .................................9
ES-LINK Analog overview .......................................9
Connecting to an integrated amplifier using ES-LINK Analog ....9
Connecting to a power amplifier using ES-LINK Analog .........9
Connecting with source devices ..................................10
Connecting to networks and USB devices .........................12
Downloading the remote app ....................................14
Connecting headphones .........................................14
Notes about the remote control ..................................15
Remote control parts and functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dimmer ..........................................................17
Main unit parts and functions .....................................18
Basic operation ...................................................19
Bluetooth® wireless technology ...................................20
Bluetooth® notes ..............................................20
Pairing with another Bluetooth device .........................21
Outputting audio from a Bluetooth device .....................21
Using the USB DAC function ......................................22
Supported operating systems .................................22
Installing the driver ............................................22
Downloading playback application ESOTERIC HR Audio Player . 22
Playing audio files .............................................23
Setting mode .....................................................24
Changing settings .............................................24
MENU1 ..........................................................25
Adjusting the L/R balance .....................................25
Adjusting the input gain .......................................25
Clock setting ..................................................25
Volume display setting ........................................26
Analog audio output connector setting .......................26
Automatic display dimming setting ............................26
Automatic power saving setting ...............................26
MENU2 ..........................................................27
Digital filter setting during PCM playback ......................27
ΔΣ frequency setting during PCM playback ....................27
Analog FIR filter setting ........................................27
ETHERNET port LED setting ....................................27
Network input circuit power supply setting ....................28
Bluetooth module standby setting ............................28
Showing firmware versions ....................................28
Open Settings MENU3 ........................................28
MENU3 ..........................................................29
Analog audio output level setting .............................29
Through output setting .......................................29
Mute level setting .............................................30
Remote control AMP button setting ...........................30
Remote control input (RS-232C) connector setting .............30
Trigger signal output setting ...................................30
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) ..............................31
Maintenance .....................................................31
Troubleshooting ..................................................32
General .......................................................32
Clock sync .....................................................32
Network playback .............................................32
USB connections with a computer .............................32
Bluetooth connection .........................................33
Restoring factory settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifications .....................................................34
Dimensional drawings ............................................36
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
(https://www.esoteric.jp/en/).
To use this unit, you must also use a tablet or smartphone that has
the dedicated app (free) installed and connect it to the same network
as the unit.
ATTENTION
This unit only outputs signals from the one selected type of
analog audio output (LINE OUT) connector.
Set the analog output before use.
See “Setting mode” on page24, “Analog audio output
connector setting” on page26 and “Analog audio output
level setting” on page29.