DS Audio E3 Optical Cartridge Equalizer Instruction Manual

DS Audio E3 Optical Cartridge Equalizer

Supplied items

If any items missing, please contact our authorized dealer or DS Audio.

Operations

Notes on safe operations

Initial setup

• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat by the apparatus.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block 1 ventilation hole on the bottom.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or a place with sub direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

Power requirements

• [V AC, 50 / 60 Hz ]

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord with the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the never-touch power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause. circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord.
Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power causes a fire or gives you an electrical shock. Check the power cord time to tir

On repair
Please consult our authorized dealer nearest to you.

Break-in
Since a large amount of electrolytic capacitors are used for the DS- it takes time to break in. You can enjoy better sound by leaving the pol 24 hours after purchase for several months.

Descriptions of Parts and Controls

Equalizer & Optical Cartridge

1. Power Switch
   Power the On / Off button.

2. Power inlet terminal
   Connect to the power outlet with the supplied AC power cable.

3. OUTPUT switch
   Subsonic filter ON/OFF can be selected.
   Use this output when the woofer moves significantly due to record warping, etc.

4. RCA output ( Line out )
   Both Output1 and Output2 are LINE outputs, so connect them to the AUX jack or other line-level input jacks. (Do not connect to the Phono input).

5. INPUT
   L/R channel lines of your turn table player are connected to those terminals.
   Make sure that each channel is connected to the same channel, while the Optical cartridge is taking power out from those lines, Misconnection may damage the cartridge.

   • Do not connect the MM/MC cartridge to this Equalizer. It may break the MM/MC cartridge.

6. GND
   Connect the ground line of your turn table player

7. Power indicator LED
   LED indicates power is on when it is lit. When the Equalizer is turned on, yet the LED is not lit, check the Cartridge connection and Equalizer connection

8. Cantilever / Stylus
   Adjust the Stylus pressure carefully as to the recommended pressure range.
   Do not remove the film on the bottom as it is a dust-prevention film.
   Output pins
   Connect Output pins as described in “Output pin connection”.

Precautions

• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvents such as alcohol or benzene.
• Operational temperature should be 20degree C to 26degree C.
• Warming up is recommended in wintertime.
• This optical cartridge is an Amplitude proportional signal readout. It required our designated equalizer.
• Outputs from the equalizer should be connected to the CD / AUX terminals of your amplifier.
• Do not connect to Phono terminals.

“Output pin connection”

• Red: Upper left / Right Channel (+)
• Green: Bottom left / Right Channel (-)
• White: Upper right / Left channel (+)
• Blue: Bottom right / Left channel -)

Stylus Replacement»
Stylus replacement is available at DS Audio. Please consult our authorized dealer for its cost and time.

Caution

• You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

WARNING

• CAUTION: Do not operate this equipment when it is broken

  • When it is broken, do not turn the power on.
  • Unplug the AC power line and keep the switch turned off.
  • Turning the power on may cause fire or smoke.
  • Do not open the cabinet to avoid electrical shock.

• WARNING: Do not make any changes or modification
  You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

• Keep away from water/moisture
  To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, keep this apparatus away from water/moisture.

• No liquid nearby
  To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not place drinks/any liquid nearby for precaution.

• Do not open the cabinet
  Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

CAUTION

• CAUTION: Place this apparatus firmly
  Avoid placing this apparatus on an unstable table. Do not tilt the apparatus.

  • Away from heat and dust
    Avoid placing this apparatus in a dusty place / high-temperature

• WARNING: Connections to other devices
  When connecting this apparatus, please refer to the setup manual of connecting devices

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have checked those symptoms, please consult our authorized dealer nearest to you.

Specifications

WARRANTY

Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Cartridge dealer regarding this product.

• Model No. DS-E3
• Serial No.

WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazards, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• AVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

LIMITED WARRANTY

• DS Audio warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the periods as stated below. Under this Limited Warranty, DS Audio will, at its option, (1) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (2) replace the product with a new or refurbished product.
• For this warranty, “refurbished” means a product or part has been returned to its original specifications. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
• For one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product, DS Audio, at its option, repair or replace with a new or refurbished product, product determined to be defective.
• This limited warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the product. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware.

Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the DS Audio authorized service facility specified.
Any parts or products replaced under this limited warranty will become the property of DS Audio.

Any parts or products replaced under this limited warranty will become the property of DS Audio.

• This limited warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. It does not cover product issues caused by any other reasons, including but not limited to product issues due to commercial use, acts of God misuse, limitation of technology, or modification of any art of product.
• This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
• This limited warranty is valid with the official receipt of our authorized dealer which indicates the date of your purchase.

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