Marantz HD-DAC1 manual

. D/A Converter HD-DAC1 Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 1 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

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 conne[...]

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 ba[...]

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. . . . . Quick Start Guide Owner’s Manual (CD-ROM) Safety Inst[...]

About the remote control Inserting the batteries A Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. . B Insert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated. . R03/AAA batteries C Put the rear cover back on. NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one.[...]

Main features High quality sound 0 Large-capacitance block capacitor A large capacitance 3,300 μF capacitor carefully selected for its acoustic characteristics is incorporated into the power supply circuit. 0 Audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors The unit’s features the same audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolyti[...]

0 Peripheral 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. 0 Equipped with variable audio output connectors In addition to the normal[...]

Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel . Q0 i u yo e w qt r A Power operation button ( X ) This turns the power on/off (standby). ( v p. 25) B Power indicator (STANDBY) The standby indicator changes as shown below according to the status of the unit. 0 Power on : Off 0 Normal [...]

. Q 0 i u yo F SETUP button Used to set up this unit. G Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. H DISPLAY OFF indicator This indicator lights up when the display is off. ( v p. 27) I USB port Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. ( v p. 20) J Headphones jack (PHONES) Used to connect headphones. NOTE To preven[...]

Display The input source name, sampling frequency, setting values and other information are displayed here. o D/A converter display . q w A Input source indicator This indicator displays the selected input source (USB-DAC/COAX/ OPT1/OPT2). B Sampling frequency display This indicator displays the sampling frequency of the input audio signal. o iPod/[...]

Rear panel . AC IN AC IN 1 1 2 2 V ARIABLE V ARIABLE FIXED FIXED R L R L DIGIT AL A UDIO IN DIGIT AL A UDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUX AUX OUT OUT EXTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL INTERNAL IN IN COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL USB-DAC USB-DA C REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL t q w e r A AUX input connector Used to connect a smartphone or [...]

Remote control unit . SETUP RANDOM REPEAT DIMMER BACK POWER VOLUME MUTE OPT 1 AUX COAX iPod/USB USB-DAC INFO MODE OPT 2 e w q r t A DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness of this unit. ( v p. 27) B Input source select buttons These select the input source. ( v p. 26) C Skip buttons ( 8 , 9 ) This skips to the start of the track. Press and hold[...]

. SETUP RANDOM REPEAT DIMMER BACK POWER VOLUME MUTE OPT 1 AUX COAX iPod/USB USB-DAC INFO MODE OPT 2 o Q0 y i u F Information button (INFO) This switches display items such as the album name and title name in the playback screen. ( v p. 39, 44) G Cursor buttons ( uio p ) These select items. ( v p. 39, 48) H BACK button Returns to the previous item. [...]

. SETUP RANDOM REPEAT DIMMER BACK POWER VOLUME MUTE OPT 1 AUX COAX iPod/USB USB-DAC INFO MODE OPT 2 Q2 Q1 Q3 Q5 Q6 Q4 K REPEAT button ( L ) Switches the repeat playback. ( v p. 41, 45) L Stop button ( 2 ) Stops playback. ( v p. 39, 44) M VOLUME buttons ( df ) Adjusts the volume of the headphones and the amplifier connected to the audio output conne[...]

o Contents 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 Connecting devices with remote control connectors 22 Connecting the power cord 23 NOTE 0 Do not plug in the power cord[...]

Connecting an amplifier . AC IN AC IN 1 2 DIGIT AL AUDIO IN DIGIT AL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUX AUX OUT OUT EXTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL INTERNAL IN IN COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL USB-DAC USB-DAC REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL VARIABLE VARIABLE FIXED FIXED R L R L AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L R AUDIO AUDIO IN L R AUDIO R R L L R R L L Power [...]

Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors Use this connection to input digital audio signals to this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of this unit. ( v p. 37) . AC IN AC IN VARIABLE VARIABLE FIXED FIXED R L R L AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUX AUX OUT OUT EXTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL INTERN[...]

Connecting a PC or Mac By connecting a computer to the USB port (USB-DAC) on the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB cable (supplied), this unit can be used as a D/A converter. ( v p. 29) . AC IN AC IN VARIABLE VARIABLE FIXED FIXED R L R L AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUX AUX OUT OUT EXTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL INTERN[...]

Connecting a smartphone or portable player Use this connection to input analog audio signals to this unit and play them back through the amplifier of this unit. . AC IN AC IN 1 2 VARIABLE VARIABLE FIXED FIXED R L R L DIGIT AL AUDIO IN DIGIT AL AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT OUT OUT EXTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL INTERNAL IN IN COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OPT[...]

Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port You can enjoy music stored on an iPod/iPhone or USB memory device. 0 To connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit, use the USB adapter cable that was supplied with the iPod/iPhone. 0 For operating instructions see “Playing an iPod” ( v p. 39) or “Playing files stored on USB memory devices” ([...]

o Supported iPod/iPhone models . • iP od classic • iP od nano • iP od t ouch • iPhone Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 21 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

REMOTE CONTROL jack When you use this unit connected to a Marantz amplifier, this unit receives operation signals sent from the amplifier and operates accordingly. Next, configure the “Connections” and “Settings”. . AC IN AC IN 1 2 VARIABLE VARIABLE FIXED FIXED R L R L DIGITAL A UDIO IN DIGITAL A UDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO I[...]

Connecting the power cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. . VARIABLE VARIABLE L OUT OUT EXTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL INTERNAL IN IN REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL AC IN AC IN To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 23 Front p[...]

o Contents 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 (USB-DAC) 28 Playing an iPod 38 Playing a USB memory device 42 Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector 46 Contents Connections Playb[...]

Basic operation . SETUP RANDOM REPEAT BACK INFO MODE OPT 1 AUX COAX iPod/USB USB-DAC OPT 2 POWER DIMMER VOLUME MUTE POWER X VOLUME MUTE DIMMER Input source select buttons Turning the power on 1 Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. The power indicator turns off. You can also switch the power to standby by pressing X on the main unit. o Switch[...]

Selecting the input source 1 Press the input source select button to be played back. USB-DAC: Plays back audio files on the computer. COAX: Plays back the device connected to the COAXIAL connector. OPT1: Plays back the device connected to the OPTICAL 1 connector. OPT2: Plays back the device connected to the OPTICAL 2 connector. iPod/USB: Plays back[...]

Switching the display’s brightness The display brightness can be adjusted between four levels. Switching the display off reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback. 1 Press DIMMER. 0 When the display is turned off, the DISPLAY OFF indicator lights. 0 The brightness of the display can also be switc[...]

Using as a D/A converter . POWER SETUP RANDOM REPEAT DIMMER BACK VOLUME MUTE AUX iPod/USB INFO MODE USB-DAC OPT 1 COAX OPT 2 OPT2 COAX USB-DAC OPT1 POWER X Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit’s D/A converter. (D/A converter function) 0 DSD is [...]

Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from the D/A converter built in to this unit by inputting PCM signal or DSD signal music files into this unit from a computer via USB connection. 0 Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. 0 Drivers [...]

4 Install the driver. A Select the language to use for the installation. B Click “OK”. . w q C The wizard menu is displayed. Click “Next”. . e Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 30 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

D Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. E Click “Next”. . Marantz SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT t r F Click “Install” on the installation start dialog. 0 The installation starts. Do not perform any operation on the PC until the installation is completed. . y Contents Connections P[...]

G In the Windows security dialog, select “Always trust software from “DandM Holdings Inc.””. H Click “Install”. . u i I When the installation is completed, click “Finish”. . o 5 With the unit power off, connect the unit and PC using a USB cable (supplied). 0 For the connection procedure, refer to the “Connecting a PC or Mac” ( v[...]

6 Press POWER X . 0 When the unit power is turned on, the PC automatically finds and connects to the unit. 7 Press the input source select button (USB-DAC) to switch the input source to “USB-DAC”. 8 Checking the installed driver. A Click the “Start” button and click “Control Panel” on the PC. 0 The control panel setting list is displaye[...]

B Click the “Advanced” tab. C Select the sampling rate and bit rate to be applied to the D/A converter. 0 It is recommended that “2 channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)” is selected. D Click “Apply”. E Click “Test”. 0 Check that audio from this unit is output from the PC. . Apply Cancel Te s t OK 2 channel, 24 bit, 1 92000 H [...]

o Audio Device Settings (Mac OS X only) A Move the cursor to “Go” on the computer screen, and then click “Utilities”. 0 The utility list is displayed. B Double-click “Audio MIDI Setup”. 0 The “Audio Devices” window is displayed. C Check that “Use this device for sound output” is checked in “HD- DAC1”. 0 If a different device[...]

o Playback Install the desired player software on your computer beforehand. Use the rear panel USB-DAC port to connect this unit to a computer. ( v p. 18) 1 Press USB-DAC to switch the input source to “USB- DAC”. Start playback on the computer’s player software. The digital audio signal that is being input is shown as follows in the display. [...]

Connect and playback from a digital device (COAX/OPT1/OPT2) 1 Press COAX, OPT1 or OPT2 to switch the input source to “COAX”, “OPT1” or “OPT2”. The digital audio signal that is being input is shown as follows in the display. “COAX or “OPT1 or “OPT2 xxxxk” xxxxk” xxxxk” (xxxx is the sampling frequency.) 0 If the sampling frequ[...]

Playing back an iPod . SETUP DIMMER VOLUME MUTE OPT 1 AUX COAX OPT 2 POWER USB-DAC MODE iPod/USB INFO RANDOM REPEAT BACK uio p ENTER 8 POWER X 9 2 INFO MODE BACK RANDOM 1 / 3 REPEAT iPod/USB 0 You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. 0 For information on the [...]

Playing an iPod 1 Press iPod/USB to switch the input source to “iPod/ USB”. 2 Connect the iPod to the USB port. ( v p. 20) “Direct iPod” is displayed on the display of this unit. 3 Operate iPod itself directly while seeing the iPod screen to play back music. The iPod display modes include “Direct iPod” and “Remote iPod”. By default,[...]

Setting operation mode (Remote iPod mode) In this mode, various lists and screens during playback on the iPod are displayed on this unit. This section describes the steps up to playing back tracks on the iPod in “Remote iPod”. 1 Press MODE. “Remote iPod” is displayed on the display of this unit. 2 Use ui to select the file to be played, the[...]

Performing repeat playback 1 Press REPEAT L . 0 The current repeat play mode is indicated in the display first. 0 The repeat playback mode is switched each time the button is pressed. Repeat Off (Repeat Off): Repeat playback mode is canceled. Repeat One (Single-track repeat): A file being played is played repeatedly. Repeat All (All-track repeat): [...]

Playing a USB memory device . SETUP DIMMER VOLUME MUTE OPT 1 AUX COAX OPT 2 POWER USB-DAC iPod/USB RANDOM REPEAT MODE INFO BACK uio p ENTER 8 POWER X 9 2 iPod/USB INFO 1 / 3 BACK REPEAT RANDOM MODE 0 Playing back music stored on a USB memory device. 0 Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class standards can be played on this unit. 0 T[...]

Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 Press iPod/USB to switch the input source to “iPod/ USB”. 2 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port. ( v p. 20) 3 Press “MODE” to select “Folder” or “All”. n About the display 0 When “Folder” is selected All the files in the selected folder are played. 0 When “All” is select[...]

o USB operation Operation buttons Function MODE Switch to Folder playback mode 0 Switching between “Folder” or “All” mode. INFO Text information display 0 Text information recorded on the media is displayed. u i o p Select the item 8 , 9 Skip search (cue) 8 , 9 (Press and hold) Manual search (fast-reverse/fast-forward) 1 / 3 Playback / Paus[...]

Performing repeat playback 1 Press REPEAT L . 0 The current repeat play mode is indicated in the display first. 0 The repeat playback mode is switched each time the button is pressed. Repeat Off (Repeat Off): Repeat playback mode is canceled. Repeat One (Single-track repeat): A file being played is played repeatedly. Repeat All (All-track repeat): [...]

Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector . RANDOM REPEAT DIMMER BACK POWER VOLUME MUTE OPT 1 AUX COAX iPod/USB USB-DAC INFO MODE OPT 2 SETUP AUX You can connect a smartphone or portable player to the AUX connector of this unit and play back audio. 1 Press AUX to switch the input source to “AUX”. 2 Connect a smartphone or portab[...]

Menu map By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Setting items Description Page AMP Gain Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. 49 Dimmer z This switches the brightness of the display. 49 iPodMode z Set whether to operate the iPod from this unit or on [...]

. RANDOM REPEAT DIMMER BACK POWER VOLUME MUTE OPT 1 AUX COAX iPod/USB USB-DAC INFO MODE OPT 2 SETUP BACK SETUP o p ENTER Menu operation 1 Press SETUP to select the menu to be set. Each time you press SETUP, the setting item changes. 2 Use o p to change to desired setting. 0 You can also change the setting by turning INPUT SELECTOR on the main unit.[...]

AMP Gain Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. Set this according to the impedance of the connected headphones. It is recommended that this is set on the “Low” side if the headphones have low impedance and on the “High” side if they have high impedance. Low (Default) : Set the gain of the headphone amplifier to “Low”. Mid: Set the ga[...]

AutoStby When this unit is in the stop state and there is no input signal and operation for 30 minutes, it automatically enters the standby mode. On: Enable Auto Standby mode. Off (Default) : Disable Auto Standby mode. When iPod is being charged, this unit enters the power standby mode after charging. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips App[...]

Contents o Tips I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 52 I want to playback just the specified folder 52 I want to delete the resume information for playback of a USB memory device 52 I want to display the title, etc. of the file currently playing back on the iPod on this unit’s display 51 I want to playback WAV files 52 I want to[...]

Tips I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 0 Press the DIMMER button to turn the display off. ( v p. 27) I want to playback just the specified folder 0 Press the MODE button to set the playback mode to “Folder”. ( v p. 43) I want to delete the resume information for playback of a USB memory device 0 In the stop mode, press the 2[...]

Troubleshooting 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and [...]

o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. 5 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. 5 0 Remove any ob[...]

o No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound is produced. Or sound is distorted. 0 Check the connections for all devices. 15 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. － 0 Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. － 0 Check cables for damage. － 0 Check the amplifier’s functions and control[...]

o PC or Mac files cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page “Unlocked” is displayed. 0 When digital audio signals cannot be detected properly, “Unlocked” is displayed. 36 “Unsupported” is displayed. 0 “Unsupported” is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input. Check the settings on your com[...]

o USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page “No USB Device”, “Error 1” or “Error 2” is displayed. 0 This unit may not recognize the USB memory device due to poor connection, etc. Make sure that the connection is made properly by taking actions such as disconnecting and reconnecting the USB memory device. 20 [...]

o File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom Cause / Solution Page The file names are not displayed properly (“…”, etc.). 0 Characters that cannot be displayed have been used. On this unit, characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with a “.” (period). － o Sound is distorted when AUX is used Sympt[...]

Playing back a USB memory devices o USB-compatible file systems FAT16 or FAT32 0 If the USB memory device is divided into multiple partitions, only the top drive can be selected. o Tag data ID3-TAG (Ver.1.x and 2.x) WMA-TAG AAC-TAG (The title, artist, and album tag data are supported) o Compatible formats Playable files (Extension) File specificati[...]

0 This unit can only play music files that are not copyright protected. 0 Content downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected. Also, files encoded in WMA format when ripped from a CD, etc., on a computer may be copyright protected, depending on the computer’s settings. NOTE 0 It is not compatible with an MP3 player, digital [...]

About folders and files Music files recorded on a USB memory device are divided into large segments (folders) and small segments (files). Files are stored in folders, and folders can be placed for storage in a hierarchy. The unit can recognize up to 8 levels of folders. . 3rd lev el File 7 File 6 File 5 File 4 2nd lev el Folder 3 File 3 File 2 File[...]

D/A converter o Specifications of supported files n USB-DAC Sampling frequency Bit length DSD (2-channel) 2.8/5.6 MHz 1 bit Linear PCM (2-channel) 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/ 176.4/192 kHz 16/24 bits n Coaxial/Optical Sampling frequency Bit length Linear PCM (2-channel) 32/44.1/48/64/88.2/96/ 176.4/192 kHz 16/24 bits Contents Connections Playback Settings [...]

Explanation of terms DSD (Direct-Stream Digital) One of the audio data recording methods, it is the signal aspect used to store audio signals on a super audio CD, and is Δ-Σ modulated digital audio. It is configured of an array of single bit values at a 2.8224MHz sampling rate. MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) This is an internationally standardized audi[...]

Dynamic range The difference between the maximum undistorted sound level and the minimum discernible level above the noise emitted by the device. Bit rate This expresses the read amount per 1 second of video/audio data recorded in a disc. A larger number means higher sound quality, but also means a larger file size. Linear PCM This is an uncompress[...]

Trademark information . “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and r[...]

Specifications o Audio performance 0 Analog output Channels: 2-channels Playable frequency range: 2 Hz – 96 kHz Playable frequency response: 2 Hz – 50 kHz (–3 dB) (DSD mode, PCM sampling frequency: 192 kHz) 2 Hz – 20 kHz (PCM sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz) S/N: 110 dB (Audible range) Dynamic range: 106 dB (DSD/192 kHz) (Audible range) 101 dB[...]

0 Analog input Input sensitivity/impedance: 200 mVrms/22 kΩ/kohms 0 Digital input Coaxial: 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω/ohms Optical : –27 dBm or lator USB (Front): USB Type A (USB 2.0 Full speed) USB (Rear): USB Type B (USB 2.0 High speed) o General Power supply voltage/frequency: AC120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption (EN60065) : 35 W Power consumption in stand[...]

o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) . 6 17/64 (159) 1 37/64 (40) 2 1/64 (51) 9 27/32 (250) 25/64 (10) 3 5/32 (80) 3 35/64 (90) 9 27/32 (250) 7 11/64 (182) 1 11/32 (34) 1 11/32 (34) 15/32 (12) 10 5/8 (270) 5/16 (8) o Weight : 11 lbs (5 kg) Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 68 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

Index v A Accessories ..................................................... 4 Audio cable .............................................. 15, 16 Audio Device Settings (Mac OS X only) ......... 35 v B Bit rate ...................................................... 59, 64 v C Charging the iPod .......................................... 41 Coaxial digi[...]

v W WAV ......................................................... 42, 59 WMA .................................................. 42, 59, 63 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 70 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

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