Esoteric AI-10 - Manual (Page 7)

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Analog audio input terminals [LINE IN]
Used for the input of analog 2-channel audio signals.
Connect these terminals to a Super Audio CD player (SA-
10), cassette tape deck, tuner, etc. using commercially
available XLR or RCA audio cables.
Make sure to connect:
white plug q white jack (L: left channel)
red plug q red jack (R: right channel)
LINE4/PHONO terminals
In addition to a cassette tape deck or tuner, you can also
connect a turntable to the LINE4/PHONO terminals.
Connect the ground lead of the turntable to the SIGNAL
GND terminal of the AI-10. (But if low frequency noises are
heard, it might be better not to connect the ground lead.)
The cartridge of the turntable should be Moving Magnet or
similar.
LINE/PHONO switch
Select PHONO when a turntable is connected to the
LINE4/PHONO terminals. Select LINE4 when a cassette tape
deck, tuner, etc. is connected to the LINE4/PHONO
terminals.
Digital audio input terminals [DIGITAL IN]
Used for the input of digital audio signals from CD, DVD,
etc.
The unit may be connected to digital audio source units
such as CD players, DVD players, etc.
Use commercially available cables.
COAXIAL: RCA (pin) digital audio cable
OPTICAL: optical digital audio cable (TOS)
< The optical terminal is covered by a shutter. Make sure that
the cable is firmly inserted, but do not force the cable when
connecting it or removing it, in order not to cause damage
to the unit.
< The COAXIAL and OPTICAL terminals cannot transmit the
digital audio from Super Audio CDs.
< The AI-10 isn’t equipped with Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG
decoders. The digital output setting of the connected DVD
player must be “PCM”.
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A SIGNAL GND connection
Use a commercially available PVC-covered cord to connect
the signal ground terminal on the unit to the player’s signal
ground.
< Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground (earth).
< When a turntable is connected, make sure to connect the
ground lead of the turntable.
WORD SYNC output terminal
This terminal sends out a sync signal (word).
Connect this to the WORD IN terminal of a digital device
such as the SA-10, UZ-1, etc.
For connection, use a commercially available BNC coaxial
digital cable (75Ω impedance).
Power cord receptacle
After all other connections have been made, insert the
supplied AC power cord into this receptacle, then connect
the other end of the power cord into the wall socket.
< Ensure that your AC voltage corresponds to the voltage
marked on the rear panel of the unit. Consult a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt.
< Use only the supplied Esoteric power cord. Use of other
power cords may result in fire or electric shock. Unplug the
power cord when you are not going to use the unit for an
extended period of time.
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