User manual CAMBRIDGE AUDIO DACMAGIC 100

[. . . ] Digital to Analogue Converter User’s Manual 2 azur DacMagic 100 Your music + our passion ENGLISH Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rear panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This will allow the new components to settle down and the sonic properties will improve over this time. Cleaning To clean the unit, wipe its case with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit. Servicing These units are not user serviceable. Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem. A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is ignored. In the event of a problem or failure, please contact your dealer. Power sources The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power-supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, unplug it from the mains socket. 6 azur Limited warranty Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio’s option) this product or any defective parts in this product. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other statutory rights, which vary from state to state or country to country. For any service, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer. 7 ENGLISH Toslink Rear panel connections 1 5 2 3 4 8 azur DacMagic 100 1 Audio outputs Single-ended conventional stereo outputs for connection to the line-level Phono/RCA inputs of an amplifier. 4 USB in A USB B type socket is fitted to the DacMagic 100 to enable the playback of audio from a personal computer running either Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS X operating systems. Note: Always use a certified cable for USB Audio, preferably one that displays an official mark. For USB Audio 2. 0 the cable should be the ‘Hi-Speed USB’ certified. USB cable connections longer than 3m may result in inconsistent audio performance. 2 Digital inputs Three digital inputs are fitted (2x S/P DIF and 1x TOSLINK) which allow a wide range of digital sources to be connected. S/P DIF co-axial – to obtain best results, use a high quality 75 ohm digital RCA interconnect cable (not one designed for normal audio use). TOSLINK optical – use a high quality TOSLINK fibre-optic interconnect cable designed specifically for audio use. You cannot connect a Dolby Digital 5. 1 or a DTS signal as they will not be recognised. If you wish to connect a DVD or similar device, please ensure that the sound output of your player is set to two-channel PCM. 5 DC 12V 2A power adaptor socket. Once you have completed all connections, plug the supplied power adaptor into the DacMagic 100. After inactivity of 60 minutes, the product will automatically switch to Standby. Important Note: Use the supplied power supply unit ONLY. 3 Ground/Lift switch When Grounded the Dacmagic 100 is connected to the earth connection of the PC directly. When Lifted the ground connection is made via a network designed to break any hum loops that may be caused by the source equipment. [. . . ] Repeat the same process to enable this function again. 16 azur Troubleshooting There is no power Ensure the supplied AC adaptor is connected securely to the PSU socket on the rear panel. Ensure that the correct mains transformer is being used and that it complies with the local electrical supply. Ensure the mains plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on. DacMagic 100 There is no sound Ensure that the amplifier is set correctly. Check that the correct digital input is selected (Incoming Sample Rate LED should be on). A low hum or buzzing sound can be heard Power cords or lighting placed near this product. [. . . ]