Owner’s Manual 11
Contents 1. Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................. 7 2. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 8 3. Features ....................................................................................................................................... 9 4. Quick Start .......................................
1. Safety Notes ! To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and related hazards: ●● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ●● Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind. ●● Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Switch off the device and then unplug it from the power source.
2. Introduction Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Zodiac High Definition 192kHz D/A Converter. Many of the world’s recording studios use Antelope clocks to improve the quality of the audio from their digital converters. This is because of the unique technologies and clocking know-how that the Antelope team has gained over many years of development to improve audio through clocking.
3. Features ●● Up to 192 kHz sampling rate (only with USB & S/PDIF) ●● Antelope Oven Controlled Clock with Ultra Low Jitter ●● Built in 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking eliminates jitter from all digital inputs ●● Anti-thumping Speaker & Ear protection on power up & source change ●● Computer Data (USB), 2 optical Digital (TOSLINK), 2 coaxial - SPDIF (RCA).
4. Quick Start It only takes a few moments to harness the benefits of the Zodiac Sound. Follow these simple steps to connect Zodiac to your system setup: 1. Connect to the DC power source via rear panel connector (9) 2. Connect your choice of digital input(s) and analog outputs on the rear panel. 3. If you wish to use USB as the digital input, connect the Zodiac USB cable to your computer. The guest operating system will recognize the new output audio device (Zodiac).
5. Front Panel Explained 1. Lock light When lit, this indicates Zodiac is locked to an incoming digital signal via rear panel connectors (12), (13). The light will flash if there is no valid digital signal or if a media player is in stopped or paused mode when using USB. 2. Main volume Adjusts levels for analog outputs (10), (11). The level is shown on the display (3) when adjusting, with a range of -60dB to 0dB. The potentiometer smoothly adjusts the output levels. 3.
When the display shows an input source, pressing this button once will switch to the next available input source. NOTE: Only inputs fed with valid signals appear as options. Example: If only signals on AES and TOSLINK1 inputs are present, they will be the only options available when selecting the source (together with analog input 2). Hint: When the display shows the sample rate, you should push this button twice in order to switch to the next available source input. 8.
12. TOSLINK Inputs TOSLINK/Optical connectors for use with compatible equipment. See also (7) Source Button. 13. S/PDIF Inputs 75 Ω S/PDIF inputs for use with compatible equipment. See also (7) Source Button. 14. USB High-Speed Hi Speed USB (480 Mbits). Zodiac uses USB connector Type Mini B and operates up to 192kHz sample rate with native drivers on most operating systems. 7. Advanced User Tips 7.1. Source input Input sources can be switched by the source button (7).
7.3. Digital Audio Quality ‒ factors and settings Guidelines to improve the audio performance of your computer-based audio system: ●● Keep volume controls at 100% on all operating systems ●● If you are using iTunes and/or Mac OS X, set the sample-rate in the Audio MIDI applet located in the Applications / Utilities folder to match the file being played. By adding iTunes plug-ins such as Amarra and Pure Music the sample rate will be matched automatically.
8. Additional Information Additional information regarding operating systems, audio software and media players will be updated through the support area at www.antelopeaudio.com 9.
10. Technical Specifications Dynamic Range: 129dB THD+N: 0.0004% USB: 2.0 Hi-Speed. Data stream up to 480Mbits/192 kHz, Type B Clocking System: 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64 bit DDS Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator Clock Stability: < +/- 0.02 PPM, oven cntrolled at 64.5°C Clock Agening: < 1 PPM per year Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz (176.4kHz and 192kHz are supported only by S/PDIF and USB inputs).
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