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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................... 2 Welcome Thank You ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 6 Unpacking and Installation.....................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges. 15.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment 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.
WELCOME THANK YOU Congratulations on becoming an Xciter DAC owner! We, at Cary Audio Design, would like to thank you for purchasing the new Xciter DAC. The Xciter DAC represents the state-of-the-art in digital to analog conversion. It is a reference-quality 32bit digital-to-analog converter capable of converting signals up to 192 kHz. The Xciter DAC is the result of over a year of development between Cary Audio, AKM and National Semiconductor.
WELCOME PRODUCT FEATURES The new Cary Audio Design Xciter Series Digital to Analog Converter is more than simply a new product. The Xciter DAC contains cutting-edge offerings from AKM Digital Devices along with new analog output devices from National Semiconductor. The National Semiconductor TO-99 metal-can output devices were custom-engineered specifically for Cary Audio Design. The heart of the Xciter DAC is the AKM model AK4399 32-bit chip running at a 192kHz sampling rate.
WELCOME UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new component. Unpacking All Cary Audio Design shipping cartons have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions. Mishandling should be evident upon inspection of the shipping container. If shipping damage is found after visual inspection, take care not to destroy the evidence.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating the CAD Xciter DAC is a simple procedure. It is designed for long-term stability in virtually any home operating environment. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner's manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new CAD Xciter DAC into operation. The following section describes the CAD Xciter DAC’s basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. ..................
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. AC POWER INDICATOR • Indicates power is on when illuminated. 2. SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH • Rotate to select one of four digital inputs. 3. SOURCE INDICATOR LED • Indicates which digital source is active 4.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. S/PDIF DIGITAL INPUT 2. OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT (Toslink) 3. USB DIGITAL INPUT 4. BNC DIGITAL INPUT 5. RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT 6. LEFT CHANNEL OUTPUT 7. AC POWER SWITCH 8. AC POWER CORD JACK 9.
Operation Your new CAD Xciter DAC is ready for operation after the AC power, input, and output cables have been installed into their proper locations. AC POWER REQUIREMENTS The CAD Xciter is designed to work from house current AC mains. The design voltage is 120V AC at 50/60Hz (foreign units 240V AC at 50/60Hz). Plug the provided AC power cable into the AC power jack on the rear panel of the unit. SOURCE INPUTS The CAD Xciter DAC accepts 4 digital inputs via the jacks on the rear panel.
Operation CONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER The Xciter DAC is fully compatible with Macintosh and Windows, and no drivers or software are needed. The following steps will ensure that you get the most from your system. SELECTING THE OUTPUT DEVICE The CAD Xciter DAC accepts 4 digital inputs via the jacks on the rear panel. You can connect via Toslink (optical), BNC, RCA or USB. If you have any questions concerning the cables you should use, ask your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer for advice.
Operation is the easiest way to connect the DAC to your computer. Simply connect your USB cable from the DAC to your computer. After connecting the DAC to your PC , the computer should make a tone signifying that a new device has been plugged in. Open the “Sound” control panel to check settings. Under the audio tab, you can select the device for default audio playback. Select “C-Media USB Headphone Set” as the sound playback device when using a USB connection.
Service and Care AC POWER FUSE REPLACEMENT Never replace the fuse with any other value than a one (1) amp slow blow fuse, 250V for a unit configured to operate at 120V AC. Never use any other value than a one-half (1/2) amp slow blow fuse, 250V for a unit configured to operate at 240V AC. The AC Power Cord must be unplugged from the AC Power jack on the back of the unit prior to replacing the fuse.
LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States the Following Cary Audio Products for the Periods Indicated: 1. Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, Surround Sound Processors, and Preamplifiers have a three (3) year parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Cary Audio. 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY What Will We Pay For? We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. How You Can Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
LIMITED WARRANTY How State Law Relates to the Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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