Basic operation
1
Shift the POWER switch to its ON position.
o If a stereo amplifier is connected to this unit, always
turn its power ON very last.
2
Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to set the
input source.
The indicator for the selected input source lights.
o If the input signal is not a digital audio signal or
is an audio signal format that is not supported by
this unit, such as Dolby Digital, DTS or AAC, "NOT
AUDIO!" will appear on the screen and no audio will
be output. Set the digital output of the connected
device to PCM audio output.
o To use a computer running a Windows OS to play
back audio files when this unit is set to "USB", you
must first install a dedicated driver on the com-
puter before connecting them (page 13).
o DSD data can only be played back via USB.
3
Operate the playback device.
Refer to the operation manual of that device.
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4
Adjust the volume.
Use the stereo amplifier or other device connected to
this unit to adjust the volume
When using headphones connected to this unit, turn
the PHONES LEVEL knob to adjust the volume.
When using headphones
Before connecting headphones to this unit, turn the
PHONES LEVEL knob counterclockwise to minimize the
volume.
−∞ dB: Minimum volume
0 dB: Maximum volume