CAUTION:LINE3/PHONO terminal
< Switch off the power to all equipment before makingIn addition to a cassette tape deck or tuner, you can also
connections.connect a turntable to this terminal.
Connect the ground lead of the turntable to the SIGNAL
< Read the instructions of each component you intend to useGND terminal of the AZ-1. (But if low frequency noises are
with this unit.heard, it might be better not to connect the ground lead.)
< Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum andThe cartridge of the turntable should be Moving Magnet or
noise, avoid bundling the signal interconnection cablessimilar.
together with the AC power cord or speaker cables.
LINE3/PHONO switch
Select PHONO when a turntable is connected to the
LINE3/PHONO terminal. Select LINE3 when a cassette tape
A Digital audio input terminals [DIGITAL IN]deck, tuner, etc. is connected to the LINE3/PHONO terminal.
Connect any one of these terminals to the digital output
terminal of a digital device (SZ-1, UZ-1, etc.) using aC SIGNAL GND connection
commercially available cable.
Use a commercially available PVC-covered cord to connect
COAXIAL (RCA): Use RCA (pin) digital audio cablethe signal ground terminal on the unit to the playerOs signal
OPTICAL: Use optical digital audio cable (TOS)ground.
i.LINK (AUDIO): Use S400 compatible IEEE1394 6pin cable
< Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground (earth).
< The i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal is an interface that transmits< When a turntable is connected, make sure to connect the
data both ways between the AZ-1 and an external device.ground lead of the turntable.
You donOt need to be concerned with distinguishing
between inputs and outputs.
D WORD SYNC output terminal
< The optical terminal is covered by a shutter. Make sure that
the cable is firmly inserted, but do not force the cable whenThis sends out a sync signal (word).
connecting it or removing it, in order not to cause damageConnect this to the WORD IN terminal of a digital device
to the unit.such as the SZ-1, UZ-1, etc.
For connection, use a commercially available BNC coaxial
digital cable (75? impedance).
< The COAXIAL (RCA) and OPTICAL terminals cannot transmit
the digital audio from Super Audio CDs.
< If Esoteric SZ-1 or UZ-1 is connected to the AZ-1 using anE Power cord receptacle
i.LINK cable, the following setup will provide you with theAfter all other connections have been made, insert the
best quality sound:supplied AC power cord into this receptacle, then connect
i.LINK button: PCMthe other end of the power cord into the wall socket. Ensure
Digital Output setting: ONthat your AC voltage corresponds to the voltage marked on
the rear panel of the unit. Consult a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt.
B Analog audio input terminals [LINE IN]
Used for the input of analog 2-channel audio signals from a< In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, fire, and so on,
cassette tape deck, tuner, etc.only use the supplied power cord.
< If you are not going to use the unit for some time,
Connect the component with commercially-available RCAdisconnect the power cord from the wall socket.
cables.
Make sure to connect :
white plug q white jack (L: left channel)
red plug q red jack (R: right channel)
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