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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................3 Welcome Thank You ..........................................................................................................................................5 Specifications Basic Specifications..............................................................................................................................6 Features Product Features ......
TABLE OF CONTENTS Service and Care Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 15 AC Power Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................... 15 Factory Service.................................................................................................................................. 15 Non-Warranty Repairs ....................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The triangle with the lightning flash symbol displayed on the unit advises the user of dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the product’s enclosure. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside; it is recommended that only qualified personnel service this component.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: • Before connecting a new product such as the Cinema 12 to your audio or home theater system, turn off all other equipment (preferably unplugging them from the AC power source). Many audio components feature automatic turn-on circuits that may activate during an installation, potentially causing damage to electronic components and/or speakers.
WELCOME THANK YOU Congratulations on becoming a Cary Audio owner! We, at Cary Audio, would like to thank you for purchasing our products. Since its founding in 1989, Cary Audio has stayed at the forefront of home entertainment equipment by stubbornly adhering to the principles of quality and musicality upon which it was founded. It’s not enough just to be able to build great sounding gear, but it needs to be wellmade, reliable, and maintain its performance and value for many years.
SPECIFICATIONS The following section describes the DAC-100 and DAC-100t’s basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ USB Processor XMOS Asynchronous processing ......................................................................................................................................
FEATURES The following section describes the DAC-100 and DAC-100t’s basic features. The features are subject to change without notice or obligation. PRODUCT FEATURES The Cary Audio DAC-100 & DAC-100t are made in the USA and designed to provide high-quality music reproduction from today’s digital sources. All digital audio information needs to be turned back into analog to be handled by the amplifier and speakers/headphones so we can listen to it.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. POWER • Press once to turn the power ON. The power indicator will blink for thirty (30) seconds and then stay on, at which point the unit is ready to operate. • Press again to turn the power OFF. 2. INPUT RATE • These lamps will light to indicate the digital sample rate of the source being played. The LOCK lamp will light when the DAC-100 or DAC-100t has synced to the digital source. 3. INPUT • These lamps will light to indicate the selected source.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. RIGHT OUTPUTS • Right channel analog RCA and XLR outputs 2. LEFT OUTPUTS • Left channel analog RCA and XLR outputs 3. USB INPUT • USB input for computer (PC or Mac) connection 4. COAXIAL INPUTS • Digital coaxial input 1 • Digital coaxial input 2 5. OPTICAL INPUTS • Digital optical input 1 • Digital optical input 2 6. FUSE 7. AC POWER • Attach the correct IEC power cord for country of use. This is supplied with the unit.
INSTALLATION UNPACKING This section describes the proper unpacking and installation procedures for your new component. Unpacking All Cary Audio 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.
OPERATION Operating this component is a simple procedure. Each unit is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating situation. 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 component into operation. Your new DAC-100 or DAC-100t is ready for operation after the AC power, input, and output cables have been installed into their proper locations.
OPERATION Phase The Phase button when de-selected (LED not illuminate), means the audio’s signal phase is normal as per the input source recording. When selected (LED illuminate) the signal’s phase is inverted 180 degrees. Some recordings are recorded out of phase. This feature is useful in restoring a sense of timing and presence to the sound on some recordings. You can experiment with this feature to determine your preferred setting with your source recordings.
OPERATION MACINTOSH - USB Open the System Preferences panel on your Mac. You will find it under the Apple menu at the top left of your desktop. Once open, you will see an icon labeled “Sound” on the second row. Click that icon to enter the audio setting area. From the three tabs at the top of the sound window, select “Output”. Select “C-Media USB Headphone Set. “This is the driver that OSX uses for USB audio output. Selecting this device will route audio to your DAC-100 or DAC-100t using USB.
OPERATION With the power off, plug the USB cable into the back of the DAC-100 or DAC-100t. Turn on your PC and let it fully boot up. Turn on the DAC-100t. Connect your USB cable from the DAC-100 or DAC-100t to the USB port on your PC. Depending on your Windows operating system, it may attempt to search for and install a driver. If this happens, cancel it. 6. Run the setup.exe from the Streamlength folder you downloaded or copied onto your desktop and follow the instructions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING The cabinet housing and front panel of the DAC-100 and DAC-100t may be cleaned with a soft cloth and Windex or a window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the DAC-100 or DAC-100t is operated and by operating environment cleanliness. CAUTION: • Do not let any liquids spill into the vents on top of the unit.
SERVICE AND CARE TUBE REPLACEMENT (DAC-100t) The Cary Audio DAC-100t’s tube circuit is designed to offer several years of performance under normal listening conditions. Please bear in mind that tube degradation is a slow and subtle process over time. As such, after several years of enjoyment one may not notice any significant difference in performance. Therefore, we recommend regularly scheduling tube replacement every two to three years or sooner if usage is heavy.
LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Warrants to the Original Purchaser for 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. CD or SACD players, DVD players, or Music Servers have an eighteen (18) month parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Cary Audio. 3.
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 Can You 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. Create a new account or login to our Customer Service Center (www.caryaudio.
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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