Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix . Contents 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.
Contents Connections Playback Side panel Rear panel Tips Appendix Connections 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 Accessories Main features High quality sound High performance Part names and functions Front panel Side panel Rear panel Charging for the first time Front panel Settings Connecting a headphone Connecting a PC or Mac Connecting an iPod to the iPod/iPhone port Connecting a smartphone or portable player Connecting an amplifier Storing in the Pouch 2 Index 13 14 15 17 18 19
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Settings Playback Basic operation Turning the power on Selecting the input source Adjusting the volume Using as a D/A converter 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 Tips Side panel Rear panel 21 21 22 22 23 24 32 33 34 Setting list 35 Tips Contents Troubleshooting 3 Index 37 38
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix 41 42 43 44 47 D/A converter Explanation of terms Trademark information Specifications Index Front panel Side panel Rear panel 4 Index Tips Appendix
Contents Connections 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. Owner’s Manual (CD-ROM) Safety Instructions Warranty (North America model only) . . . .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Main features High quality sound High performance 0 Advanced AL32 Processing and high precision 32 bit D/A 0 Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of high- converter Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, Denon’s unique analog wave reproduction technology. Reproducibility of weak signals is increased by expanding the 16-bit digital data to 32 bits.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel . r e w q A Power/Volume knob 0 This turns the power on/off. (v p. 21) 0 This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 22) C Headphones jack Used to connect headphones. NOTE B Power indicator (POWER) The standby indicator changes as shown below according to the status of the unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Side panel . q w e r 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. (v p. 36) D Input source selecting switch (INPUT) This switches the source being played back on the unit. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Rear panel . q w e 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. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Charging for the first time This unit has an internal battery. Be sure to charge the battery before use. It takes approximately 3.5 hours to recharge the battery when it is completely run down using a USB charger (1.5 A or higher) or approximately 6.5 hours when charging from a computer. 1 NOTE 0 Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Battery indicator . Battery indicator CHARGE㸧 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) Fully charged: Lit green Charging: Lit orange Charging stopped: Off Not charging correctly: Lit red 0 If the battery indicator is lit in red during charging, it is recommended that you change the battery.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Contents Tips Appendix o Cables used for connections 13 Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Connecting a PC or Mac 14 Connecting an iPod to the iPod/iPhone port 15 Micro USB cable (Micro B) (supplied) Connecting a smartphone or portable player 17 Connecting an amplifier 18 Storing in the Pouch 19 . Lightning USB cable (supplied) . Connecting a headphone . 30 pin USB cable (supplied) .
Contents Connections Playback Settings . Connecting a headphone 1 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a PC or Mac By connecting a computer to the USB-DAC port on this unit using a micro USB cable (supplied), music data stored on the computer can be played back using this unit. (v p. 24) Type A Micro USB cable (Micro B) (supplied) Computer on which the driver software and audio player software are installed . Micro B 0 Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an iPod to the iPod/iPhone port You can enjoy music stored on an iPod. 0 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. 0 For operating instructions, see “Playing an iPod” (v p. 33). 0 For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Supported iPod/iPhone/iPad models” (v p. 16). .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Supported iPod/iPhone/iPad models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone • iPad mini .
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. 0 For operating instructions, see “Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector” (v p. 34). Smartphone/ Portable player .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an amplifier Amp AUDIO IN R L . R 1 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Storing in the Pouch o Storing/Holding o Folding q t e r . . w o Complete . .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Turning the power on 21 Using as a D/A converter (USB-DAC) 23 Selecting the input source 22 Playing an iPod 32 Adjusting the volume 22 Playing audio from devices connected to the AUX connector 34 Front panel Side panel Rear panel 20 Index
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Battery indicator (CHARGE) Turning the power on Power/Volume knob 1 Turn the Power/Volume knob to the right to switch on the power. The power indicator (POWER) lights. 0 When running on the battery, the battery indicator (CHARGE) blinks and displays the remaining battery power. (v p. 11) Power indicator (POWER) o Turning the power off 1 Turn the Power/Volume knob to the left until a “click” is heard.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 1 Select the playback source using the input source switch (INPUT). USB-DAC: Turn the Power/Volume knob to adjust the volume. Plays back audio files on the computer. iPod/iPhone: Plays back the iPod. AUX: Plays back analog audio signals input to the AUX connector.
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 converter function) Type A Micro USB cable (Micro B) (supplied) 0 DSD is a registered trademark. 0 Microsoft, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from the D/A converter built in to this unit by inputting PCM signal or DSD signal music files into this unit from a computer via USB connection. 0 Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. 0 Drivers do not need to be installed for Mac OS.
Contents Playback Settings Install the driver. Tips Appendix C The wizard menu is displayed. Click “Next”. A Select the language to use for the installation. B Click “OK”. q w . e .
Contents Connections Playback Settings D Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. E Click “Next”. Tips Appendix F Click “Install” on the installation start dialog. 0 The installation starts. Do not perform any operation on the PC until the installation is completed. SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT Marantz y t . .
Contents Connections Playback Settings G In the Windows security dialog, select “Always trust software from “DandM Holdings Inc.””. H Click “Install”. u Tips Appendix I When the installation is completed, click “Finish”. i . . o 5 With the unit power off, connect the unit and PC using a micro USB cable (supplied). 0 For the connection procedure, refer to the “Connecting a PC or Mac” (v p. 14) section.
Contents 6 Connections Playback Settings 8 Turn the input source select switch (INPUT) to USBDAC, and turn on the power of the unit. 0 When the unit power is turned on, the PC automatically finds and connects to the unit. Appendix Checking audio output. Outputs a TEST signal from the PC and checks the audio output from the USB-DAC function. A Select “Digital Audio Interface” and click “Properties”. 0 The Digital Audio Interface Properties window is displayed. Checking the installed driver.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 0 The dedicated driver must be installed in the PC before this unit is connected to a PC. Operation will not occur correctly if connected to the PC before the dedicated driver has been installed. 0 Operation may fail in some PC hardware and software configurations. Digital Audio Interface Properties Supported Formats Levels Advanced w Default Format t Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips D Select the “DA-10” format. 0 It is normally recommended to set the format to “192000.0 Hz” and “2ch-24 bit Interger”. o Audio Device Settings (Mac OS X only) . A Move the cursor to “Go” on the computer screen, and then click “Utilities”. 0 The utility list is displayed. B Double-click “Audio MIDI Setup”. 0 The “Audio Devices” window is displayed. C Check that “Use this device for sound output” is checked in “DA-10”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Playback NOTE Turn the input source select switch (INPUT) to USBDAC. Start playback on the computer’s player software. o Files that can be played back See “D/A converter” (v p. 41). Front panel Appendix 0 Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. 0 You can also control the volume and equalizer on the computer. Enjoy playing music at the desired volume.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back an iPod 0 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 port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. 0 For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Supported iPod/iPhone/iPad models” (v p. 16). .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing an iPod 1 2 3 Turn the input source select switch (INPUT) to iPod/ iPhone. Connect the iPod to the USB port. 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.
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 this unit and play back audio. Smartphone/ 1 2 Portable player ANALOG OUT 3 Turn the input source select switch (INPUT) to AUX. Connect a smartphone or portable player to the AUX connector of this unit. (v p. 17) Play the component connected to this unit. .
Contents Connections Playback 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. . q w e A Gain selecting switch (GAIN) This switches the headphone amplifier gain. Set this according to the connected headphones. It is recommended that you first listen using “NORM”, and then switch to “HIGH” if the volume is too low.
Contents Connections Playback Settings FIXED: VAR (Default): The volume level output from the headphones jack can be adjusted. Set when listening using headphones. ON (Default): This unit charges when it is connected to a computer or USB charger. It charges when the power is on or off. OFF: To prevent noise caused by charging, this unit is not charged when the power is on, even if this unit is connected to a computer or USB charger.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Contents o Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 38 This unit becomes unusually hot or an unusual smell occurs during use 38 Sound is not output/quiet 39 Sound is distorted/sound is interrupted 39 Volume control does not work 40 Cannot charge the unit/charging takes a long time 40 Front panel Side panel Rear panel 37 Index Tips Appendix
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. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound is not output/sound is quiet Symptom Sound is not output/sound is quiet. Cause / Solution 0 Check that the proper input source is selected using the input source selection switch (INPUT). Page 22 0 Check that power to this unit and the connected devices is on. － 0 Adjust to an appropriate volume level on this unit and the connected devices. － 0 Check that the cables are properly connected.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Cannot adjust the volume Symptom Cannot adjust the volume. Cause / Solution 0 Switch the output mode selecting switch (OUTPUT) to “VAR”, and turn the power off and on again. Page 36 o Cannot charge the unit/charging takes a long time Symptom Cannot charge the unit. Cause / Solution － 0 This unit cannot be charged when the power is on if the charge mode selection switch (CHARGE) is set 36 location where the temperature is between 5 to 35 ℃.
Contents Connections Playback Settings D/A converter o Specifications of supported files n USB-DAC DSD (2-channel) Linear PCM (2-channel) Front panel Sampling frequency Bit length 2.8/5.6 MHz 1 bit 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/ 176.
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 store audio signals on a super audio CD, and is Δ-Σ modulated digital audio. It is configured of an array of single bit values at a 2.8224MHz sampling rate. This expresses the read amount per 1 second of video/audio data recorded in a disc. A larger number means higher sound quality, but also means a larger file size.
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, iPhone or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o General Maximum Input (AUX): 2 Vrms/22 kΩ/kohms Operating temperature: Charging temperature: 0 ℃ - 40 ℃ 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. 24 hours (when AUX is connected, 1 mW + 1 mW (32 Ω/ohms) output) Charging time: Approx. 3.5 hours (when connected to a 1.5 A or higher USB charger) Approx. 6.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 1 9/64 (29) 5 15/32 (139) o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) . 2 33/64 (64) o Weight : 8.5 oz (0.
Contents Connections Index Playback Settings vP Playing back an iPod ...................................... 32 vA Accessories ..................................................... 5 Audio cable .................................................... 12 Audio Device Settings (Mac OS X only) ......... 30 vS Sampling frequency ................................. 41, 42 Selecting the input source .............................. 22 Stereo mini plug cable ..............................
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