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- Page 1 N-05XD Network DAC/Preamp OWNER’S MANUAL.....3 MODE D’EMPLOI .......37 MANUAL DEL USUARIO ...71 D01385421A...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, apparatus combination to avoid injury from DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
- Page 4 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic equip- ment and batteries/accumulators must be collected Model number: N-05XD and disposed of separately from household waste. Trade name: ESOTERIC If a battery or accumulator contains more than the...
- Page 5 Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. Wi-Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. Statement of compliance ESOTERIC is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. Model for USA/Canada and other countries. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Volume display setting ........26 The Owner’s Manual can be downloaded from the ESOTERIC website Analog audio output connector setting . -
Page 7: Before Use
Before use Precautions for use Included accessories o This unit is very heavy, so take care to avoid injury during installation. Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown below. Please contact the store where you purchased this product if o Do not place anything on top of the unit. -
Page 8: Connecting With Amplifiers
Connecting with amplifiers Precautions when making connections o After completing all other connections, plug the power plug into a power outlet. o Read the owner’s manuals of all devices that will be connected, and follow their instructions. Connect using The polarity of the XLR connec- a set of only tors can be set so that either 2 or one type. -
Page 9: Connecting Using Es-Link Analog
ES-LINK Analog overview The unique Esoteric ES-LINK Analog transmission method utilizes the performance of HCLD buffer circuits, which feature the ability to supply strong current at high speed. This suppresses the impact of impedance on signal paths, enabling pure and powerful transmission of signals. -
Page 10: Connecting With Source Devices
Connecting with source devices Equipment with Super Audio digital audio output CD player, etc. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT (XLR) Connect using a set of only one type. DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT 10MHz OUT (COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) Equipment with Equipment with Device that out- digital audio digital audio puts clock signal... - Page 11 Digital audio input (DIGITAL IN) connectors 10MHz IN CLOCK connector Use these to input digital audio. Input 10MHz clock synchronization signals through the 10MHz They can be connected to the digital output connectors of IN CLOCK connector. appropriate audio devices. To use clock synchronization, connect the clock output connec- tor of the device outputting the clock signal to the 10MHz IN Use commercially-available cables for the following...
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Page 12: Connecting To Networks And Usb Devices
After completing all other connections, plug the power plug Use a commercially-available LAN cable for connection. into a power outlet. Use only a genuine ESOTERIC power cord. Use of USB drive port (USB DRIVE) other power cords could result in fire or electric Connect, for example, USB flash drives that contain audio files shock. - Page 13 (page 27). flash drive or other USB storage device and that device con- nected to a USB drive port on this unit. Then, those files can be played back using the media server function of the N-05XD (page 14). Wi-Fi™ router Use Wi-Fi to connect the tablet or smartphone to this unit and the NAS.
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Page 14: Downloading The Remote App
UNBALANCED Connect headphones with a standard 6.3mm (1/4") stereo plug here. Finding the tablet/smartphone app Search for “ESOTERIC Sound Stream” in the App Store or Google Play Store. Playing audio files on a USB flash drive or other device connected to a USB drive port Put audio files on the USB flash drive or other USB storage device and connect it to a USB drive port. -
Page 15: Notes About The Remote Control
Notes about the remote control Precautions when using the remote control Slide the bottom end of the remote control as o When using the remote control, point it toward the remote control shown in the illustration to close the battery signal receiver on the main unit from a distance of 7 ... -
Page 16: Remote Control Parts And Functions
Remote control parts and functions ON button Press this to turn the unit on. STANDBY button Press this to put the unit into standby mode. DIMMER button Press this to adjust the brightness of the main unit’s display (page 17). NETWORK/DAC section INPUT button Press this to select the input source. -
Page 17: Dimmer
Press this to temporarily mute the sound. Press this again to (normal brightness). restore the volume setting. o When muted, “MUTE” blinks on the screen. o The buttons not explained here do not function with this product. o This remote control can also be used for other ESOTERIC products. -
Page 18: Main Unit Parts And Functions
Main unit parts and functions STANDBY/ON button MENU button Press this to turn the unit on or put it into standby mode. Press this to enter setting mode. When the unit is on, the ring around the button lights. When the unit is off, it is unlit. Setting adjustment (l/;) buttons When not using the unit, turn it off. -
Page 19: Basic Operation
When the input source is NET, use a smartphone or tablet that has ESOTERIC Sound Stream installed. When the input source is USB, use ESOTERIC HR Audio Player or other audio playback software on the computer connected to the unit (page 23). -
Page 20: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth® wireless technology Bluetooth® notes Content protection This unit supports SCMS-T as a form of content protection when When using this unit with a mobile phone or other Bluetooth transmitting audio, so it can play protected audio. devices, they should be no more than about 10 m (33 ft) apart. Depending on the circumstances of use, however, the effective trans- Transmission security mission distance might be shorter. -
Page 21: Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth device. “Pairing” appears on the display while pairing. Operate the Bluetooth device to enable connection with the unit. On the other Bluetooth device, select “N-05XD” (this unit). ATTENTION If you are unable to connect it successfully, refer to the operation After this unit enters pairing mode, pair with it from the other manual of the Bluetooth device. -
Page 22: Using The Usb Dac Function
Downloading playback application Windows 10 (32/64-bit) ESOTERIC HR Audio Player Installing the driver You can use ESOTERIC HR Audio Player to play audio files on a computer. When using Mac Please download this free application from the following URL. This unit can be operated with the standard OS driver, so there is no https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/hr_audio_player... -
Page 23: Playing Audio Files
Playing audio files Press the INPUT button repeatedly to select USB. Connect this unit to the computer using a USB cable. Use a commercially-available USB cable with a connector that matches that of this unit. Start playback of an audio file on the computer. For better audio quality, set the computer volume to its maxi- mum and adjust the volume of the amplifier connected to this unit. -
Page 24: Setting Mode
Setting mode The settings for this unit are divided into three groups: MENU 1, Use the setting adjustment (l/;) buttons to MENU 2 and MENU 3. change the settings. MENU 1, MENU 2 or MENU 3 settings will be shown depending on how the MENU button is pressed. -
Page 25: Menu 1
MENU 1 Adjusting the L/R balance Clock setting BAL>*** CLK>*** Adjust the left-right balance. Use this to set synchronization with an external clock. This can be set to values between L 6.0 dB and R 6.0 dB in 0.5dB o By default, the setting is OFF. increments. -
Page 26: Volume Display Setting
MENU 1 (continued) Volume display setting Automatic display dimming setting VOLDP>*** DPaOFF>*** This sets the units used to show the volume on the display. Use this to set the display to darken automatically. o By default, the setting is ON. STEP o If the OEL display is left on with the same indication for a long This shows the volume in steps. -
Page 27: Menu 2
MENU 2 Digital filter setting during PCM playback Analog FIR filter setting PCMF>*** AFIR>*** Use this to set the digital filter during PCM playback. Use this to set the analog FIR filter. Set it as desired. Set it as desired. o By default, the setting is OFF. -
Page 28: Network Input Circuit Power Supply Setting
MENU 2 (continued) Network input circuit power supply Showing firmware versions setting F/W ver. Press the ; setting adjustment button when “F/W ver. ” is shown to NETin>*** check the versions of other firmware. Use this to turn the network input circuit power supply on and off. o By default, the setting is ON. -
Page 29: Menu 3
MENU 3 Analog audio output level setting Through output setting L_VOL>*** THRU>*** Use this to set the audio level output from the analog audio output Set whether to use the input connectors as signal through (LINE OUT) connectors. connectors. o By default, the setting is ON. o By default, the setting is OFF. -
Page 30: Mute Level Setting
Trigger signal output setting disabled. o By default, the setting is ON. TRIG_O>*** o When using this unit connected to an ESOTERIC integrated ampli- o By default, the setting is OFF. fier or preamp, set this to OFF. Do not output trigger signals. -
Page 31: Mqa (Master Quality Authenticated)
Visit mqa.co.uk for more information. The N-05XD includes MQA technology, which enables you to play o Never spray liquid directly on this unit. back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the origi- nal master recording. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting A cyclical noise is being output. If you experience a problem with this product, please take a moment to review the following information before requesting service. e If a cyclical noise is being output when the unit is in clock sync Moreover, the problem might be caused by something other than mode, the connected source device might not also be in clock this unit. -
Page 33: Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth connection Restoring factory settings Cannot show device name. e This unit does not support the display of symbols or double- byte characters, including Japanese and Chinese. Use only English letters and numbers for the names of Bluetooth devices connected to this unit. Cannot change connected Bluetooth device. -
Page 34: Specifications
Specifications Digital audio inputs USB drive ports ........... . . 2 Supported file systems XLR . - Page 35 Headphones outputs Included accessories Power cord × 1 Standard 6.3mm (1/4") stereo jack ........1 Remote control (RC-1334) ×...
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Page 36: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional drawings Foot placement diagram 4-Ø48* Dimensions in millimeters (mm) *48mm diameter feet × 3... - Page 37 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 10) Évitez de marcher sur le cordon d’alimentation et de le pincer, en particulier au niveau des fiches, des prises secteur, et du point de sortie de l’appareil. 11) N’utilisez que des fixations/accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant. 12) Utilisez-le uniquement avec des cha- AT T E N T I O N ...
- Page 38 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES (suite) V Précautions concernant les piles Modèle pour le Canada Un mauvais emploi des piles peut entraîner leur rupture ou leur fuite, Déclaration de conformité d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement avec pour conséquence un incendie, des blessures ou la salissure des économique Canada : objets proches.
- Page 39 Conformité de l’émetteur radio et Exigences pour l’exposition aux brouillage rayonnements Ce produit fait fonction d’émetteur large bande sur la bande des Cet équipement est conforme à la réglementation reconnue inter- 2,4 GHz. nationalement en matière d’exposition humaine aux ondes radio générées par l’émetteur.
- Page 40 ESOTERIC COMPANY 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan Phone: +81-42-356-9156 This product has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please write it here and retain this for your records. 0621∙MA-3283A Model name: N-05XD Serial number...