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1. Balanced input x XLR AES EBU USB input x USB B asynchronous PERFORMANCE Signal to noise ratio 120 dB GENERAL Size 430 x 370 x 95mm WxDxH Colour Black or titanium A C 3 S E F GUIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION These instructions help you get the best possible sound from your DAC30 PHASE The phase of the AC supply can make a significant difference to the sound Ensure that the live pin of the AC power cable is connected to the left hand pin of the power connector viewed from the back panel Live BURN IN Your Primare will start to sound best after an initial burn in of approximately 24 hours You will notice a further smaller improvement in sound quality for at least another 3 days playing USB SAMPLE RATE To take advantage of the highest 24 bit 192kHz setting offered by the DAC30 you may need to select an appropriate output setting on your computer COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Copyright 2012 2013 Primare AB All rights reserved Primare AB Limstensgatan 7 21616 Limhamn Sweden http www primare net Issue DAC30 2 The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication However our policy is one of continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Primare AB Primare is a trademark of Primare AB This guide was produced by Human Computer Inter2. accessible Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance This is a Class device and must be earthed The power switch is a single pole switch When the Switch is in the Off position the appliance is not completely disconnected from the main power 10 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are DAC 3O USER GUIDE The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence AN of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs and the point where they exit from the appliance 1 Grounding Ensure that the grounding means of the appliance is not defeated 12 Power lines Locate any outdoor antenna aerial away from power ines 13 Non use periods f the unit has a stand by function a small amount of current will continue to flow into the equipment in this mode Unplug the power cord of the appliance from he outlet if le
3. cables Switch on the DAC30 using the switch on the back panel The standby indicator will light up on the front panel To switch on from standby Press on the front panel or remote control The indicators on the front panel will show the currently selected digital input and sample rate Press again to switch to standby USING THE DAC3O This page explains how to operate your DAC30 using the functions available from the front panel or C23 remote control FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Standby Switches the DAC30 to standby or switches it on from standby Selector Steps between the inputs SELECTING A SOURCE DAC30 provides a choice of five inputs IN I to IN5 To select a source Press the SELECTOR button until the source is indicated on the front panel display Alternatively press the or Y buttons on the remote control to step between sources or press one of the buttons l to 5 on the remote control to select the corresponding source directly The DAC30 provides an audiophile relay controlled mute circuit to avoid clicks when changing source BLANKING THE INDICATORS To blank the front panel indicators Press the DIM button on the remote control Press the DIM button again to restore the indicators LA C SG USE RVG UIT DIE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL This page explains how to use the C24 remote control to operate the DAC30 and how to fit the batteries into the remot
4. to the preamplifier using high quality RCA cables 3 CONNECT INPUTS You can connect up to three coax or optical digital inputs and one balanced XLR digital input to the DAC3O In addition the USB input allows you to use the DAC30 as a digital audio output device for a computer Digital coax or optical inputs Connect the inputs IN to IN 3 to digital sources with optical outputs using either TOSlink or coax digital cables Digital XLR input Connect input IN 4 to a digital source with a balanced XLR output using an XLR cable USB input Connect a Windows PC or Macintosh USB port to IN 5 on the DAC30 using a USB A to USB B cable PC Windows XP SP2 or later is required You need to install the Primare xmos audio driver available on primare net Mac OSX 10 4 or later is recommended No driver is required The DAC30 will then appear as a sound output device called XMOS USB Audio 2 0 in the Sound control panel PC or Sound system preferences panel Mac 4 CONNECT POWER Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the DAC30 into the power connector on the back panel and connect the other end to a wall socket If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets please contact your supplier for an alternative cable Note See Phase page 6 for information about getting the best sound from your DAC30 WARNING Always disconnect the A DAC30 from the mains power before connecting or disconnecting any
5. DAC3O P l R E AUDIOPHILE DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER USER GUIDE SELECTOR 4 LA C S O GUIDE WELCOME Welcome to the Primare DAC30 Your DAC30 is a fully balanced audiophile digital to analogue converter designed to get the best quality from digital sources such as computer audio ANALOG OUT R L DIGITAL OUT ca 4 our 2 INA C INS ACE WITH ONIY Th Ich ga Balanced Unbalanced IN IN 2 IN 3 XLR digital USB digital Coax Power On off wv d input input digital output analogue outputs analogue outputs Coax optical digital inputs DAC 3O USER GUIDE GETTING STARTED Set up your DAC30 in four simple steps I UNPACK THE DAC30 Your DAC30 is supplied with the following components Mains cable C23 remote control Two batteries for the remote control If any of these items are missing please contact your supplier We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit at a later date 2 CONNECT TO A PREAMPLIFIER DAC30 is designed to be connected to an analogue preamplifier or integrated amplifier with either balanced or unbalanced inputs Balanced outputs If your preamplifier provides balanced inputs for best results connect the balanced XLR outputs OUT from the DAC30 to the preamplifier using high quality XLR cables Unbalanced outputs Otherwise connect the unbalanced outputs OUT 2
6. e control FITTING THE BATTERIES Before using the remote control you need to insert the two button cells supplied with the C24 Open the cover on the back of the remote control by pressing the tab gently 4m Insert the two batteries positive side uppermost Replace the cover and push until it clips into place Note Replace only with 3V button cells A type CR2025 or equivalent When disposing of old batteries please be considerate to the environment PP A C sO USER GUIDE MUTE Switch on off 1 L2 3 Ig Select an input 4 L5 6 1 B 9 CLEAR 0 10 m PROC BD w ma Select previous input Select DAC30 mode MEDIA PRE Increase the volume VOL RETURN NEXT Decrease the volume voL MENU PREV 44 gt gt 2 Control the CD player SETUP DISP REP AUDIO RES ST BAL 7004 GOTO DM m Blank the front panel indicators 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION The DAC30 offers the processing engine of the celebrated Primare BD32 universal player a high end low noise circuit layout and balanced XLR outputs for connection to a high quality music system FEATURES 24 bit I92kHz operation Crystal DSD DAC 54398 R Core transformer An audiophile relay controlled mute circuit ANALOGUE OUTPUTS Balanced outputs XLR 4 3V Unbalanced output RCA 4 3V DIGITAL INPUTS Coax optical inputs 3 x TOSlink or S PDIF auto sensing
7. face Ltd http www interface co u Safety compliance This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION In Canada and the USA to prevent electric shock match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in the socket and insert the plug fully into the socket This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards However you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions Take heed of warnings amp instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance Retain this handbook for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the handbook or on the appliance 2 Water and moisture The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous Do not use the appliance near water for example next to a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 3 Object or liquid entry Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure t
8. ft unused for a long period of time 14 smell f an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the appliance turn the power off immediately and unplug he unit from the wall outlet Contact your dealer immediately 15 Servicing You should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in this handbook All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 16 Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the appliance or C the appliance has been exposed to rain or D the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged P R R E THE SOUND AND VISION OF SCANDINAVIA PLEASE VISIT PRIMARE NET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS PRIMARE AB LIMSTENSGATAN 7 21616 LIMHAMN SWEDEN ESSE IN TESTE
9. hrough any openings Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment 4 Ventilation Do not place the equipment on a bed sofa rug or similar soft surface or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet since ventilation may be impeded We recommend a minimum distance of 50mm around the sides and top of the appliance to provide adequate ventilation product 5 Heat Locate the appliance away from naked flames or heat producing equipment such as radiators stoves or other appliances including other amplifiers that produce heat 6 Climate The appliance has been designed for use in moderate climates 7 Racks and stands Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio equipment If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care to avoid overturning the combination 8 Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft damp lint free cloth Do not use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause indelible white marks if he unit is subsequently wiped with a damp cloth 9 Power sources This appliance must be connected to a mains socket outlet using the supplied power cord o disconnect his apparatus from power you must disconnect the power cord Make sure the power cord is always easily
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