VentureCraft SounDroid Typhoon User`s guide

Upsampling Function DSD Playback

Headphone Amplifi er with USB-DAC

User's Guide

CONTENTS

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Features of this Product _________________________________ 2

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Contents of Package ___________________________________ 3

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Compatible Models of iPod/iPhone and PC (OS)_________________3

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How to Use this Product ________________________________ 3

1. Checking the Remaining Battery of this Product ______________ 3

2. Charging the Built-in Battery of this Product _______________ 4

3. Charging iPod/iPhone by this Product's Built-in Battery ______ 4

4. Connecting with iPod/iPhone __________________________ 5

5. Listening to Music in iPod/iPhone in "iAMP" Mode __________ 5

6. Synchronizing with iPod/iPhone and iTunes on PC __________ 6

7. Listening to Music on PC in "USB DAC" Mode ______________ 7

8. Playing DSD Audio Files with foobar2000 _________________ 8

9. Connecting to Other Audio Devices ____________________ 18

10. Setting Other Functions ____________________________ 19

11. Setting Gain ______________________________________ 20

Troubleshooting _____________________________________ 21

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Specifi cations _______________________________________ 22

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Appendix:

Input/Output Relations and Toggle Switch Pattern Diagram ___ 24

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Cautions on Use _____________________________________ 25

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Product Support _____________________________________ 28

Thank you for purchasing VentureCraft product. Please read this user's guide thoroughly before using.

Keep this document available for your future reference.

Disclaimer

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VentureCraft is not responsible for any damages caused by natural disasters and fire, actions or damages caused by third parties, criminal or accidental use by individuals, or any other damages caused by other irregular usage.

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VentureCraft is not responsible for any changes or losses to recorded data, losses of commercial profi t, interruption of business operations, or any resultant damages or losses caused by use or malfunction of this product.

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VentureCraft is not responsible for any damages caused by failure to follow instructionsin this user's guide.

Dear Valued Customer

・

Before using this product, please make sure to read "Cautions on Use" found on the page 25 of this document.

・ The appendix of input/output relations and toggle switch pattern diagram is on the page of this document.

・

[8. Playing DSD Audio Files with foobar2000] explains how to install software package on PC. It is recommended to print out the procedures prior to the installation.

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Features of this Product

SounDroid Typhoon supports 4 inputs (iPod/iPhone, PC [USB], optical digita ｌ

, analog line) and 3 outputs (headphone, optical digital, variable analog line).

As a portable headphone amplifier, *the world's first "iPod/iPhone upsampling" function is mounted. The upsampled digital data is converted to the wider dynamic-ranged and high-resoluted analog signal by the TI's high-quality DAC, PCM5102A (32bit/192kHz/112dB).

* Upsampling (iPod/iPhone only): 48kHz, 96kHz, or 192kHz/32bit (max.)

For the analog curcuit pre-amplifi er, the low-noise and low-distortion

TI's LME49860 (changeable) is mounted, and for the headphone amplifier, the high slew-rate current feedback type high quality amplifier, TPA6120, is mounted. Accordingly, super quiet and super high-quality sound become real, and it surely maximizes the headphone potential.

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PC-USB DAC (96kHz/32bit)

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Asynchronous mode

The high-quality D/A conversion is operated by the sophisticated clock that segregates well the PC jitter, and it supports 96kHz/32bit

PCM format.

By the internal DSP, DSD format (2.8224MHz) is real-timely converted to PCM format at 88.2kHz/32bit, and it fully maximizes the potential of such high-quality sound digital contents.

* Some OS and PC are not supported.

iDevice

Front end PCM5102A

Final

OP-AMP

Headphone

Output

SPDIF OUT

(OPT OUT)

PC

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Contents of Package

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SounDroid Typhoon main unit

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USB cable (USB2.0 compatible[A connector - micro B connector type])

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Customer card & Warranty (Japan only)

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Compatible Models of iPod/iPhone and PC (OS)

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iPod

： iPod classic (160GB, 2009)/iPod nano (6th/7th generation)/ iPod touch (4th/5th generation)

● iPhone

： iPhone 5/4S/4

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PC (OS)

Windows

：

8/7/Vista/XP SP3 or later (32bit/64bit)

Mac

：

OS X v10.5 or later

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How to Use this Product

Please follow operational procedures 1 to 11 below.

1

. Checking the Remaining Battery of this Product

The remaining battery can be checked by the LED color of the toggle switch (R) on the front panel. When turning the power

ON, the LED lights up based on the level of the remaining battery.

Remaining battery LED

Full Green

Empty Red

CAUTION

The battery at the time of purchase is not fully charged.

Charge the battery before using this product.

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2

. Charging the Built-in Battery of this Product

USB

3

. Charging iPod/iPhone by this Product's Built-in Battery

i DEVICE

1

2

Connect the USB micro B connector on the rear panel of this product and PC or the USB charging adapter supplied with iPod/iPhone by using the supplied USB cable.

The LED color of the toggle switch (L) on the front panel stays red while being charged and becomes green when fully charged.

*

When the built-in battery of this product is fully charged, it will automatically start charging iPod/iPhone. It takes approximately

6 hours to fully charge this product.

CAUTION

If both LEDs are off or become off while the USB cable is connected, immediately disconnect the USB cable and stop charging.

Please refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 21 of this User's

Guide and reset before reuse.

4

1

Connect by inserting the Apple genuine dock cable supplied with iPod/iPhone into the iDEVICE (USB standard

A) connector of this product.

2

Turn the power ON by the power switch volume knob and set the toggle switch (R) to " " position and the toggle switch (L) to " " position. iPod/iPhone will start to be charged by the built-in battery of this product. The battery mark located at the top right of iPod/iPhone screen will change to a charging mark .

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. Connecting with iPod/iPhone

Connect by inserting the Apple genuine dock cable supplied with iPod/iPhone into the iDEVICE (USB standard A) connector of this product, turn the power ON by the power switch volume knob, and set the toggle switches on the front panel (L) to " " and (R) to " output/digital output.

" or " " for headphone i DEVICE

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5

. Listening to Music in iPod/iPhone in

"iAMP" Mode

Turn the power ON by the power switch volume knob and set the toggle switch (L) to " " position and the toggle switch (R) to " " position.

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2

Once this product and iPod/iPhone are correctly connected

(authenticated), music starts playing.

*

If music is not playing, iPod/iPhone may not be connected with this product at all, or it may not be correctly connected

(authenticated).

In such case, disconnect iPod/iPhone once and recoonect, or turn the power OFF by turning the power switch volume knob counterclockwise all the way until it clicks and then turn the power ON again.

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. Synchronizing with iPod/iPhone and iTunes on PC

Connect the USB micro B connector on the rear panel of this product and your PC with the supplied USB cable.

2

Turn the power ON by the power switch volume knob and set the toggle switch (L) on the front panel to " " position and the toggle switch (R) to " " position to synchronize with iTunes on PC. "SYNC" state is the same as if iPod/iPhone was directly connected to PC.

USB

CAUTION

Do not change the switches or disconnect the microUSB cable during synchronization.

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1

7

. Listening to Music on PC in "USB DAC" Mode

Turn the power switch volume knob clockwise until it clicks to turn the power ON.

2

Set the toggle switch (L) to " " position.

4

Check the sound setting on PC and confirm a sound is coming. For volume control, adjust the volume on PC.

* The built-in battery is charged at the same time.

When using this product in PC-USB DAC mode, the SAMPLE

RATE-PC indicator at the side panel shows the sampling frequency of the playing music.

Installing the foobar2000 software package enables the highresolution digital DSD playback.

Next 10 pages explain about the software package.

3

Connect this product and PC with the supplied USB cable.

The USB audio output device driver is automatically installed when this product is connected to PC for the fi rst time.

USB

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. Playing DSD Audio Files with foobar

2000

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Installation of software package

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2

3

For Windows PC

SounDroid Typhoon is compatible with Windows8/7/Vista/XP.

Installing the audio driver for asynchronous connection and

ASIO driver for receiving DSD Native data to the internal DSP.

Download the software package from our official website.

Open the downloaded folder.

Click the set-up files and operate the installation. when the set-up is finished, PC automatically restarts, and the installation is completed.

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Playback settings for DSD formats

For Windows PC

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Required software and components for DSD playback (by foobar2000) foobar2000 foo out asio

DSD playback software

ASIO output component for foobar2000 foo input sacd Component for DSD playback

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Supported DSD audio formats

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DSF format

DSDIFF format

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Downloading foobar2000

1

Start internet browser and access to the below URL.

http://www.foobar2000.org/

2

Click "Latest stable version Download foobar2000 v1.x.x" under Download tag.

3

Click [Save].

● Installation of foobar2000

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2

Start installer(Windows8/7/Vista).

Double-click "foobar2000_v1.x.x" on desktop (Windows

XP).

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3

4

Click [Next].

License Agreement appears, and click [I Agree] as accepting the agreement.

Install Type appears.

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6

Select "Standard installation" and click [Next].

Set the destination folder for installation and click

[Next].

7

Click [Install].

Installation of foobar2000 is now completed.

8

Uncheck "Run foobar2000" and click [Finish].

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Installation of Component foo out asio

1

Start internet browser and access to the below URL.

http://www.foobar2000.org/components

2

Click "ASIO support 2.1.2".

* Link name may differ by updates.

3

4

Click "Download" under Links.

Open the downloaded folder (Windows8/7/Vista).

foobar2000 starts, and this screen appears.

Click [Yes].

"foo_out_asio" appears on "Installed components".

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5

Select "foo out asio" and click [Apply].

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Installation of foo input sacd

1

Start internet browser and access to the below URL.

http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/sacddecoder/files/ foo_input_sacd/

2

Click "foo_input_sacd-0.6.x.zip".

* Link name may differ by updates.

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4

5

Click [Save].

Open the downloaded folder.

Double-click "ASIOProxyInstall".

This screen appears.

6

Click [OK].

Installation of foo out asio for foobar2000 is now completed.

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Installer starts.

6

Click [Next].

8

Click [Install].

Installation begins.

7

Set the destination folder for installation.

9

When installation is completed, click [Close] and finish the operation.

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Setting up foobar2000

Associating the previously downloaded/installed components and tools with foobar2000 and setting up to receive DSD

Native in this product.

1

2

Check this product and PC are connected.

Double-click "USB Audio Interface" on PC's Device

Manager to check the Property Details.

If it does not appear, this product and PC are not properly connected.

3

Click (File)

→

(Preferences) on foobar2000.

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4

Open (Components) and click [Install].

6

Select "foo_input_sacd" and click [Apply].

5

Select "foo_input_sacd-0.6.x" compressed file and click

[Open].

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This screen appears. Click [OK].

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Double-click (Playback).

Click (Output).

Select "ASIO:SounDroid_Typhoon" under (Device).

Click [Apply] and [OK].

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Click (ASIO).

* If operating at 64bit OS, put a checkmark on "Use 64bit ASIO drivers".

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Click (Ouput).

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15

Select "foo_dsd_asio" on (ASIO drivers).

Click [Add New] on (Custom channel mappings).

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16

Select "foo_dsd_asio" under (Driver) on (ASIO Channel

Mapping Editor) and click [OK].

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Click [Configure] and check the settings as below.

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Select "SounDroid_Typhoon" on (ASIO drivers).

Click [Add New] on (Custom channel mappings).

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20

Select "SounDroid_Typhoon" under (Driver) on (ASIO

Channel Mapping Editor) and click [OK].

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Click [Configure] and check the settings as below.

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By optionally setting up the bit and sample rate above, the sound data is converted DSD to PCM through this product's internal DSP and output.

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Click [Apply] and [OK].

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Select "DSD" under (ASIO Driver Mode) and click [Apply] and [OK].

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Click (Tools) and (SACD).

Setting up foobar2000 is now completed.

Enjoy your favorite DSD sounds in the playlist.

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* When DSD is playing, it displays like the above.

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. Connecting to Other Audio Devices

This product supports both digital and analog input/output.

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Optical digital input

1

Connect to the LINE IN/OPT. IN terminal by an optical digital cable.

LINE IN

OPT.IN

2

Set the toggle switch (L) to " " position.

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Analog line input

1

Connect an analog output device to the LINE IN/OPT. IN terminal by a 3.5mm stereo mini cable.

LINE IN

OPT.IN

2

Set the toggle switch (L) to " " position.

The analog line input data and digital input data can be mixingplaying.

If no mixing-playing and analog line input only, use " mode.

"

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Optical digital output

1

Connect a digital input device to the OPT. OUT terminal by an optical digital cable.

PHONE

V.LINE OUT

OPT. OUT

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Variable analog line output

1

Connect an analog input device to the V.LINE OUT terminal by a 3.5mm stereo mini cable.

PHONE

V.LINE OUT

OPT. OUT

Due to variable analog line output, adjust the volume based on the input level of the connected analog input device.

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. Setting Other Functions

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Setting volume

Adjust the power switch volume knob.

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Switching the sample rate and word length of

iDevice audio data

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Sample Rate

In power OFF condition, set the SAMPLE RATE switch to

48kHz/96kHz (x2)/192kHz (x4) position.

* Upsampling the iPod/iPhone audio data generates 20kHz+ frequency audio information that is supposedly exsisted between the data essentially. Upsampling enables richer tone and fi eld.

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Word Length

In power OFF condition, set the WORD LENGTH switch to

16/24/32bit position.

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. Setting Gain

Gain of the headphones can be set by switching the GAIN switch to either [HIGH] or [LOW].

It enables the headphones with different impedance to exert its full performance and to play in high-quality sounds.

* The higher the bit rate is, the wider the dynamic range becomes, and it provides a lively high-quality sound in a sense of liberty.

* Do not apply force to the GAIN switch to avoid breaking the switch.

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Troubleshooting

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In case the operation of this product freezes (operation stops), reset this product to the factory setting by turning the volume knob all the way counterclockwise until it clicks, turning OFF the main power, and then turning back

ON by turning the volume knob clockwise again.

①

②

［

OFF

］ ［

ON

］

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Reconnect iPod/iPhone and this product.

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Restart iPod/iPhone.

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Specifications

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Main unit

Width

Height

Weight

67.8mm

139.0mm

200g

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Main Specifications

Max. output

S/N

Total harmonic distortion

Frequency characteristic

Adaptive headphone impedance

Sampling frequency/ bit rate

Upsampling/bit

80mW+80mW (32

Ω

)

95dB or greater (32

Ω

)/192k, 32bit

0.01% or less (80mW output)

10Hz-100kHz (LINE IN input)

8

Ω

-600

Ω

32/44.1/48kHz, 16bit: iPod/iPhone input

32-96kHz (PCM), 16/24/32bit: USB input,

2.8224MHz (DSD): USB input

96/192kHz,

16/24/32bit: iPod/iPhone input only

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Digital input

USB connector

Optical digital terminal

USB standard A

USB micro B

3.5mm optical (round)

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Analog input

Analog line terminal

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Digital output

Optical digital terminal

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Analog output

Analog headphone terminal

Analog line output terminal (variable)

Variable output range

3.5mm stereo mini

47k

Ω

/max input level: about 2Vrms

3.5mm optical (round)

3.5mm stereo mini

3.5mm stereo mini

About 1.6mVrms-1.6Vrms

Gain L volume max.

About 2.3mVrms-2.0Vrms

Gain H volume max.

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Battery

Battery type

Capacity

Charge method

Time to full charge

Sustainable charge frequency

Lithium ion polymer battery

3500mAh

Via the supplied USB cable (USB2.0)

Approx. 6 hours

Approx. 500 times

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Power

Input

Output

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Compatible audio data format

AAC (16 to 320Kbps), AIFF, AAC (MP4 downloaded from iTunes Store), MP3

(16 to 320Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible

(formats 2-4), Apple Lossless, WAV PCM,

DSD Native

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Supported OS

Windows8, Windows7, WindowsVista,

WindowsXP, MacOS X v10.7 or later

* Supports both Windows 32bit/64bit

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Software

DC5V/1A (AC-type USB Charger)

DC5V/1A

Software package (download)

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Appendix: Input/Output Relations and Toggle Switch Pattern Diagram

Input

PC

iDevice

44.1KHz/16bit

Optical S/PDIF

192KHz/24bit (Max.)

Line

PCM

96KHz/32bit (Max.)

DSD

64DSD 2.8MHz

Output

Headphone Out

80mW

＋

80mW (32

Ω

)

* 48KHz/96KHz/192KHz 16bit/24bit/32bit

80mW

80mW

80mW

＋

＋

＋

80mW (32

80mW (32

80mW (32

Ω

Ω

80mW

＋

80mW (32

Ω

)

* 96KHz/32bit (Max.)

Ω

)

)

)

* 88.2KHz/16bit or 32bit (PCM conversion)

Input

PC

iDevice

Optical S/PDIF

Line

PCM

DSD

Output

Headphone Out

Toggle (L)

： iAMP

Toggle (R)

：

AMP or AMPi

Toggle (L)

：

OPT.IN

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

Toggle (L)

：

USB-DAC or OPT.IN

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

Toggle (L)

：

USB-DAC

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

Toggle (L)

：

USB-DAC

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

Variable Line Out

About 2Vrms (@47k

About 2Vrms (@47k

Ω

About 2Vrms (@47k Ω )

About 2Vrms (@47k Ω )

About 2Vrms (@47k Ω )

Ω

)

)

Variable Line Out

Toggle (L)

： iAMP

Toggle (R)

：

AMP or AMPi

Toggle (L)

：

OPT.IN

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

Toggle (L)

：

USB-DAC or OPT.IN

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

Toggle (L)

：

USB-DAC

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

Toggle (L)

：

USB-DAC

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

Optical S/PDIF

192KHz/24bit (Max.)

192KHz/24bit (Max.)

−

96KHz/32bit (Max.)

88.2KHz/16bit or 24bit

(PCM conversion)

Optical S/PDIF

Toggle (L)

： iAMP

Toggle (R)

：

AMP or AMPi

Toggle (L)

：

OPT.IN

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

−

Toggle (L)

：

USB-DAC

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

Toggle (L)

：

USB-DAC

Toggle (R)

：

SYNC or AMP or AMPi

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Cautions on Use

In order to use this product safely and prevent accidents, please take the following cautions.

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In order to avoid risks such as fire and electric shock, do not use in high-humidity environments or where this product may come in contact with water.

■

Do not use, charge, or leave this product in locations exposed to direct sunlight such as car dashboards and window sills. Also, do not use, charge, or leave in high-temperature environments such as inside vehicles parked in the sun or near heat sources such as heaters and stoves.

■

Do not use to play music, etc. while driving a vehicle, riding a bicycle, or walking.

■

If liquid that has been leaked from the battery makes contact with your skin or cloths, wash under running water immediately. Also, if such liquid enters your eyes, wash under running water immediately without rubbing and consult a doctor.

■

Do not disassemble, modify, or repair this product by yourself.

■

If this product does not get fully charged after the specified charging time, cease charging and arrange for inspection/ repairs to be performed.

■

Use a soft cloth to clean this product. Do not directly apply water, dust spray, solvent, polisher, cleaning agent, etc.

■

The battery has a life duration. The usable duration will become shorter due to aging degradation. Do not keep charging for a long period of time. Always disconnect the

USB cable each time when charging is completed.

Battery Disposal and Recycle

When disposing of this product, do so in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in the area you live.

This product has a built-in battery therefore can not be disposed of together with general household waste.

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For the customers in the USA INFORMATION:

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the product and receiver.

– Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this product.

If you have any questions about this product:

Visit: http://go-dap.com

Contact: Venture Craft Customer Information Service

+81-3-5204-1004

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For the customers in the USA and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.

rbrc.org/ .

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries.

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About China RoHS Compliance

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有毒有害物质或元素含有表

有毒或

有害物质

铅 (Pb)

汞 (Hg)

镉 (Cd)

六价铬 (Cr

6+

)

多溴联苯 (PBB)

多溴二苯醚 (PBDE)

零部件

电路板 附件

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○ 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T

11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。

× 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出

SJ/T11363-2006 规定的限量要求。

根据中国电子行业标准 SJ/T11364-2006 和相关的中国政府法规，本

产品及其某些内部或外部组件上可能带有环保使用期限标识。取决

于组件和组件制造商，产品及其组件上的使用期限标识可能有所不

同。组件上的使用期限标识优先于产品上任何与之相冲突的或不同

的环保使用期限标识。

European Union - Electronics and Battery

Disposal Information:

This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product and its battery should be recycled separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities for the recycling of electronic product. The improper disposal of waste electronic product from the consumer may be subject to fines. The separate collection and recycling of your product and its battery at the time of

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CE Notice

This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. The complete

Declarations of Conformity can be found at http://go-dap.

com .

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iPod, iPhone, Made for iPod, Made for iPhone, iTunes, and Mac

OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc., in the USA, or other countries.

"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" are indications that the product is an electronic accessory that is designed to connect exclusively with an iPod/iPhone, and the developer has certified that the product has fulfilled the performance standard specified by Apple Inc. Apple Inc. is not liable for performance, safety, and compliance to the standard of this product.

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