Playing Audio Files - Esoteric N-01XD Owner's Manual

Using the USB DAC function (continued)

Playing audio files

1
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.
2
Turn the computer on.
Confirm that the operating system has started properly.
3
Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.
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4
Press the INPUT button repeatedly to select
USB (page 12).
5
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. Set the amplifier volume to the minimum when you start
playback and gradually increase it.
o The computer cannot be used to control this unit, nor can this
unit be used to control the computer.
o This unit cannot transmit audio files to the computer by USB.
o Do not do any of the following when playing back audio files over
the USB connection. Doing so could cause the computer to mal-
function. Always quit the audio playback software before conducting
any of these operations.
o Unplug the USB cable
o Turn this unit off
o Change the input
o Computer operation sounds will also be transmitted when play-
ing back audio files over the USB connection. To avoid outputting
these sounds, make the necessary settings on your computer.
o If you start the audio playback software before connecting this
unit with the computer or before setting the input to USB, audio
files might not play back properly. If this occurs, restart the audio
playback software or restart the computer.