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D33
H a n d b o o k Digital to Analogue Converter
ULTRA HIGH PRECISION DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER D33
44.1 48 88.2
1 2
96 176.4 192
1 OPTICAL 2 1 COAX 2 iPod USB AES/EBU FILTER POWER
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This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not Caution: t o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). n o user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. require a safety connection to electrical safety WaRnin G: t o reduce the risk of fire or electric
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FCC in Fo Rmation ( Fo R us C ustome Rs) 1. PRo Du Ct This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC r ules. accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful Operation is subject to the following two conditions: interference to radio communications. However, (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur and (2) this device mu
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Thank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ D33 Digital-to-Analogue c ontents Converter (DAC). safety ...........................................................E-2 Arcam has been producing specialist hi-fi and home cinema products of remarkable quality for Important safety instructions........................... E-2 over three decades and the D33 is the latest in a long line of award winning hi-fi equipment. Arcam welcome .....................................................
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Arcam’s D33 DAC provides class-leading sound quality from computer USB connections, AES/ Warning ! EBU connections, optical and coaxial S/PDIF connections and supported Apple® devices. The output of the D33 is at line level. Do The D33 uses dual state-of-the-art Advanced Segment DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) not connect directly to a power amplifier or active speaker system without a volume control, ICs, which together with a custom digital filter, audiophile analogue components, a mass
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uSb input and selector switch ae S/ebu digital input Connect a computer to one of these two Type-B Use this socket to connect USB sockets using a standard USB lead. Set equipment with a digital output the switch according to the socket used. Most corresponding to the professional a nalogue audio output installations should use the left-hand socket for AES3 digital audio standard. See Connect these phono sockets ease of setup. For more information on selecting page E-7. to your amplifie
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c onnecting sources The D33 DAC has multiple digital audio, computer and iPod inputs so that you can connect all of your digital audio sources, and switch between them using the remote control or front panel. A front panel LED illuminates to indicate the selected input: green if a valid signal is detected, or red if there is no signal or an invalid signal. digital audio connections (ae S/ebu, S/Pdi F) uSb computer connection uSb connection compatibility c onnecting an iPod®, iPhone® or iPad™ C
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ULTRA HIGH PRECISION DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER D33 operation 44.1 48 88.2 1 2 96 176.4 192 1 OPTICAL 2 1 COAX 2 iPod USB AES/EBU FILTER POWER Switching on volume and Mute Switch the unit on by pressing the pOWER button. The The remote control provides volume and mute buttons status LED glows green when the unit is powered up and which are programmed to control any Arcam amplifier. Amplifier Mute & volume red when in stand-by mode. The remote control is used n ote that the volume at the D33
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remote control The D33 is supplied with the Cr 107 remote control. notes on batteries: a lternative code selection using the remote control inserting batteries into the Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards < In the rare situation that the Cr 107 remote control Please keep in mind the following when using the such as leakage and bursting. remote control happens to operate another device in the room, the remote control: Do not mix old and new batteries together. Ir code can be
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IR legal commands information Microsoft, Windows Media and Windows are either registered These are the Ir commands generated from the DAC remote trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the control, and accepted by the D33. The codes are useful if United States and/or other countries. you wish to programme another remote handset to control the D33. The codes are given in the format SystemCode– Apple, Mac, Mac OS, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and
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Problem Solution I cannot power on the unit using the remote control. Check that the D33 DAC is powered on with the front panel power button. < Check that the D33 DAC is connected to an active power outlet and the outlet, if < switched, is switched on. trouble- The pOWER LED is red and there is no sound. The D33 DAC is in standby mode. < Press any button on the front panel or press the remote control key to power < 2 shooting on the unit. If the 12V Trigger input is connected to an amp
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Radio interference a nalogue a udio output The D33 DAC is a digital device which has been Digital to Analogue conversion 2x Burr Brown 24-bit 192kHz Advanced Segment Delta-Sigma DAC ICs designed to very high standards of electromagnetic Signal to noise ratio 110dB CCIr compatibility. Harmonic distortion (1kHz) 0.0008% (20Hz — 20kHz, unweighted) All DACs generate, and can radiate r F (radio frequency) specifications Frequency response (+0.1dB, -0.5dB) 10Hz–20kHz energy. In some cases this can
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Worldwide guarantee This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the first two years after purchase, provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer. The Arcam dealer is responsible for all after-sales service. The manufacturer can take no responsibility for defects arising from accident, misuse, abuse, wear and tear, neglect or product through unauthorised adjustment and/or repair, neither can they accept responsibility guarantee for damage
