Esoteric K-03 Owners ManualEN FR SP - Page 18

D/A Converter Mode Connecting with a Computer This unit can be used as a multi-chip 32 bit, dual mono, D/A converter. You can connect this unit's USB port with a computer using a USB cable and play back music files stored on the computer using the unit's D/A converter. This unit can be connected by USB and used with a computer running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later. Use with a computer running a different operating system cannot be guaranteed. < Depending on the computer's hardware and software configuration, the unit might not function even when used with one of the operating systems listed above. When playback is stopped, press the MODE button to change the input source. Each time the MODE button is pressed, the input source changes as follows: CD/SACD COAX (COAXIAL) in OPT (OPTICAL) in USB in Using HIGH SPEED 1 or HIGH SPEED 2 mode When this unit is connected to a computer via USB, you can select one of three modes. See pages 20 - 23 for details about setting the mode. To use HIGH SPEED 1 or HIGH SPEED 2 mode, you must install dedicated driver software into your computer, before connecting the unit. If you connect the unit with the computer before installing the driver, it will not function properly. Moreover, when using Windows XP, the computer could become remarkably slower and require restarting in some cases. < You can also change the input source by pressing the GROUP/ TITLE (  ) buttons on the remote control unit. < When an external input ("COAX in", "OPT in" or "USB in") is selected, the input source name and its sampling frequency are displayed. When there is no input signal or the input signal cannot be locked, the input name blinks and the sampling frequency is not displayed. < When the input digital signal is not audio data or the format of the audio signal is not compatible with this unit, such as Dolby Digital, dts, AAC, etc., the sampling frequency is displayed as "---". If this happens, set the digital OUT setting of the connected device to PCM audio output. < When an external input ("COAX in", "OPT in" or "USB in") is selected, only the OPEN/CLOSE button can be used for CD/SACD operation. Website address for downloading the dedicated driver software http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/usb/usb_driver_e.html Install the dedicated driver software after downloading the file from the website above. Connection modes NORMAL mode Set the unit to USB>NOR (page 22). Connect to the computer using USB FULL SPEED mode. The sampling frequencies that can be transmitted are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. There is no need to install driver software to use this mode when connecting the unit with a computer. The standard USB audio driver included with the computer operating system can be used for connection. < The first time you connect this unit to a computer running Windows OS, the computer will detect the unit's USB port and install the driver automatically. Follow the instructions given by the operating system, and launch your audio file playback software after completing the installation. If the connection has been made properly, "ESOTERIC USB AUDIO" will be selectable as an audio output destination. HIGH SPEED 1 mode Set the unit to USB>HS_1 (page 22). Connect to the computer using USB HIGH SPEED mode. Sampling frequencies that can be transmitted are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz. 18