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- Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DA-10 Portable USB-DAC/ Headphones Amplifier Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Front panel Side panel Rear panel Index...
- Page 2 Contents Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections Accessories Main features Connecting a headphone High quality sound Connecting a PC or Mac High performance Connecting an iPod to the iPod/iPhone port Part names and functions Connecting a smartphone or portable player Front panel Connecting an amplifier Side panel...
- Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Settings Basic operation Setting list Turning the power on Tips Selecting the input source Adjusting the volume Contents Using as a D/A converter Troubleshooting Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) Playing back an iPod Playing an iPod Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector Front panel...
- Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix D/A converter Explanation of terms Trademark information Specifications Index Front panel Side panel Rear panel Index...
- Page 5 Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon 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.
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Page 6: Main Features
Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of high- converter resolution sound sources Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, Denon’s unique analog This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as wave reproduction technology. Reproducibility of weak signals is DSD (2.8/5.6 MHz) and PCM files up to 192 kHz/24 bits. -
Page 7: Part Names And Functions
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel A Power/Volume knob C Headphones jack This turns the power on/off. (v p. 21) Used to connect headphones. This adjusts the volume level. - Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Side panel A Gain selecting switch (GAIN) This switches the headphone output gain. (v p. 35) B Output mode selecting switch (OUTPUT) Set the output mode according to the device to be connected. (v p. 36) C Charge mode selecting switch (CHARGE) Switches the charge mode when the power is on.
- Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel A USB-DAC port Connects to a computer or USB charger. (v p. 10、 14) B iPod/iPhone port Connects to an iPod/iPhone/iPad. (v p. 15) C AUX input connector Connect this to the headphones jack on a smartphone or portable player.
- Page 10 6.5 hours when charging from a computer. your computer. (v p. 24) 0 Download the driver software from the DA-10 page of the Denon website. Turn the power off. 0 It may take some time for this unit to be recognized as an enabled device on the computer the first time it is connected to a computer.
- Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Battery indicator Battery indicator CHARGE The status of the battery when charging this unit or when using this unit are displayed as described below. A When connected using the micro USB cable (charging) B When running on the battery Fully charged: Lit green The remaining battery power is displayed for approximately 10 seconds...
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Page 12: Cables Used For Connections
Contents Connections Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Connecting a headphone Micro USB cable (Micro B) Connecting a PC or Mac (supplied) Connecting an iPod to the iPod/iPhone port Lightning USB cable Connecting a smartphone or portable player (supplied) - Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a headphone Set the output mode selecting switch to “VAR”. NOTE Audio is output at a high volume from the headphones jack if the output mode selection switch is set to “FIXED”. (v p. 36) Front panel Side panel Rear panel...
- Page 14 0 Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. (v p. 24) 0 Download the driver software from the DA-10 page of the Denon website. NOTE Use the supplied cable or a 3 m or less cable to connect to a computer.
- Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an iPod to the iPod/iPhone port You can enjoy music stored on an iPod. To connect an iPod/iPhone/iPad to this unit, use the USB cable that was supplied with the iPod/iPhone/iPad or the USB cable supplied with this unit. For operating instructions, see “Playing an iPod”...
- Page 16 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Supported iPod/iPhone/iPad models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone • iPad mini mini Front panel Side panel Rear panel Index...
- Page 17 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a smartphone or portable player By connecting the stereo mini plug cable (supplied) to the AUX input connector of this unit and the audio output connector of a smartphone or portable player, you can enjoy audio from the connected device. For operating instructions, see “Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector”...
- Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an amplifier AUDIO Set the output mode selecting switch to “FIXED”. (v p. 36) NOTE An amplifier or speaker(s) must be connected to play back music. For details on connections, see your device’s manual. Front panel Side panel Rear panel...
- Page 19 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Storing in the Pouch o Storing/Holding o Folding o Complete o Connecting Front panel Side panel Rear panel Index...
- Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Turning the power on Using as a D/A converter (USB-DAC) Selecting the input source Playing an iPod Adjusting the volume Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector Front panel Side panel Rear panel Index...
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Page 21: Basic Operation
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on Battery indicator Power/Volume knob (CHARGE) Turn the Power/Volume knob to the right to switch on the power. The power indicator (POWER) lights. When running on the battery, the battery indicator (CHARGE) blinks and displays the remaining battery power. - Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the input source Adjusting the volume Select the playback source using the input source Turn the Power/Volume knob to adjust the volume. switch (INPUT). USB-DAC: Plays back audio files on the computer. iPod/iPhone: Plays back the iPod.
- Page 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using as a D/A converter Digital audio signals input from a computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit’s D/A converter. (D/A Type A converter function) Micro USB cable (Micro B) (supplied) DSD is a registered trademark.
- Page 24 USB and restart the computer. USB 2.0: USB High speed/USB Audio Class Ver.2.0 Download the dedicated driver from the “Download” section of the DA-10 page of the Denon website onto your PC. Unzip the downloaded file, select the 32-bit or 64-bit exe file that matches your Windows operating system, and double-click the file.
- Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Install the driver. C The wizard menu is displayed. Click “Next”. A Select the language to use for the installation. B Click “OK”. Front panel Side panel Rear panel Index...
- Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix D Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept the F Click “Install” on the installation start dialog. terms in the license agreement”. The installation starts. Do not perform any operation on the PC E Click “Next”.
- Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G In the Windows security dialog, select “Always trust software I When the installation is completed, click “Finish”. from “DandM Holdings Inc.””. H Click “Install”. With the unit power off, connect the unit and PC using a micro USB cable (supplied).
- Page 28 The sound menu window is displayed. C Check that there is a checkmark next to “Default Device” under in “Digital Audio Interface” of the “Playback” tab. When there is a checkmark for a different device, click DENON USB Audio and “Set Default”. Configure...
- Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix NOTE B Click the “Advanced” tab. C Select the sampling rate and bit rate to be applied to the D/A 0 The dedicated driver must be installed in the PC before this unit is connected to a converter.
- Page 30 B Double-click “Audio MIDI Setup”. The “Audio Devices” window is displayed. C Check that “Use this device for sound output” is checked in “DA-10”. If a different device is checked, select and “Secondary click” on “DA-10”, and then select “Use this device for sound output”.
- Page 31 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playback NOTE 0 Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. Install the desired player software on your computer beforehand. 0 You can also control the volume and equalizer on the computer. Enjoy playing Use the USB-DAC port to connect this unit to a computer.
- Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back an iPod You can use the USB cable provided with this unit or the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s iPod/iPhone iPod port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Supported iPod/iPhone/iPad models”...
- Page 33 Operate iPod itself directly while seeing the iPod screen to play back music. NOTE 0 Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. 0 The iPod cannot be charged by connecting to this unit. Front panel...
- Page 34 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector You can connect a smartphone or portable player to the AUX connector of Smartphone/ this unit and play back audio. Portable player Turn the input source select switch (INPUT) to AUX. ANALOG Connect a smartphone or portable player to the AUX connector of this unit.
- Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Tips Appendix Setting list By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. A Gain selecting switch (GAIN) NOTE This switches the headphone amplifier gain. Set this according to the connected headphones.
- Page 36 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix B Output mode selecting switch (OUTPUT) C Charge mode selecting switch (CHARGE) Set the output mode according to the device to be connected. Switches the charge mode when the power is on. This fixes the volume level output from the This unit charges when it is connected to a headphones jack.
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Tips Appendix Contents o Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned off This unit becomes unusually hot or an unusual smell occurs during Sound is not output/quiet Sound is distorted/sound is interrupted Volume control does not work Cannot charge the unit/charging takes a long time Front panel... - Page 38 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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.
- Page 39 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound is not output/sound is quiet Symptom Cause / Solution Page Sound is not output/sound Check that the proper input source is selected using the input source selection switch (INPUT). is quiet. Check that power to this unit and the connected devices is on. －...
- Page 40 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Cannot adjust the volume Symptom Cause / Solution Page Cannot adjust the volume. Switch the output mode selecting switch (OUTPUT) to “VAR”, and turn the power off and on again. o Cannot charge the unit/charging takes a long time Symptom Cause / Solution Page...
- Page 41 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix 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 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/ Linear PCM (2-channel) 16/24 bits 176.4/192 kHz Front panel Side panel Rear panel Index...
- Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms DSD (Direct-Stream Digital) Bit rate One of the audio data recording methods, it is the signal aspect used to This expresses the read amount per 1 second of video/audio data store audio signals on a super audio CD, and is Δ-Σ modulated digital recorded in a disc.
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Page 43: Trademark Information
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information “Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, Adobe, the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or iPhone or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or meet Apple performance standards. -
Page 44: Specifications
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio performance 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) Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % (1 kHz, Audible range) - Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o General Maximum Input (AUX): 2 Vrms/22 kΩ/kohms Operating temperature: 0 ℃ - 40 ℃ Charging temperature: 5℃ - 35℃ Power requirement: DC 3.8 V Lithium-ion battery 3200 mAh Continuous battery usage time: Approx. 7 hours (when iPod is connected, 1 mW + 1 mW (32 Ω/ohms) output) Approx.
- Page 46 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 2 33/64 (64) o Weight : 8.5 oz (0.24 kg) Front panel Side panel Rear panel Index...
- Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Playing back an iPod ........32 Accessories ............. 5 Sampling frequency ......... 41, 42 Audio cable ............ 12 Selecting the input source ......22 Audio Device Settings (Mac OS X only) ..30 Stereo mini plug cable ......
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