Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100
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1. Digital to Analogue Converter 3 User s Manual 3 z 2 azur DacMagic 100 Cambridge Audio Your music our passion Cambridge Audio Contents ntroduction mportant safety instructions Limited warranty Rear panel connections Front panel controls Audio output connections Digital audio input connections PC USB connections Auto Power Down APD roubleshooting echnical specifications Make sure you register your purchase Visit www cambridge audio com sts By registering you ll be the first to know about 1 Future product releases Software upgrades News events and exclusive offers plus 1 competitions This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as I easy as possible Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing however Cambridge Audio s policy is one of continuous improvement therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice I This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer All 7 trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their 7 respective owners Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2013 I2. OR gt o a Tos Output CD DVD player Digital Outputs E Connect your digital source to SPDIF 1 SPDIF 2 or TOSLINK Up to 3 can be connected 12 azur DacMagic 100 PC USB connections Note Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made E DacMagic 100 hA ic i Dacic yic 100 Cambridge Audio oa BaF Eid Convene Dent and ene n Landon Engana Ground uit usl fio Use supptieg Swen Pevenit a A E Audo Tosipkopteal S PDIFA S P DIF2 dupu Input Input Input USB B A type lead e E fob Note Always use a certified cable for USB Audio preferably one that displays an official USB Audio 2 0 the cable should be the Hi Speed USB certified USB cable connections longer than 3m may result in inconsistent audio performance 13 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Advanced USB audio he DacMagic 100 is both USB 2 0 Hi Speed and USB 1 1 Full speed USB port compatible t will also work with the new USB 3 0 ports where the PC will simply treat the DacMagic 100 as if it were a USB 2 0 or 1 1 device e DacMagic 100 also supports two USB Audio protocols not the same as the port types themselves USB Audio O which works over USB 1 1 ports an
3. Cambridge Audio and the Cambridge Audio logo are trademarks of Cambridge Audio Other brands mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners and are used for reference purposes only Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 Digital to Analogue Converter We are confident that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it Like all Cambridge Audio products the DacMagic 100 adheres to our three core principles stunning performance ease of use and incredible value hree digital inputs are fitted 2x S P DIF and 1x TOSLINK which allow a wide range of digital sources to be connected n addition a USB input enables the DacMagic 100 to be connected to a PC and act as a very high quality external DAC Soundcard offering genuine HiFi quality playback from a laptop desktop media PC etc Up to 24 bit content is supported via both the USB Audio and Digital Inputs A latest generation Wolfson WM8742 24 bit Digital to Analogue converter is featured he USB input features asynchronous transfer for extremely low jitter With Windows PCs the DacMagic 100 can operate driverlessly i e use Windows own built in driver at up to 24 bit 96kHz resolution n addition our own Windows driver downloadable from www cambridge audio com DacMagic100 Support allows up to 24 bit 192kHz operation and supports both kernel streaming and ASIO Mac PCs already support up to 24 bit 192kHz USB transfer na
4. Environmentally friendly design of Energy related Products 2009 125 EC Directives when used and installed according to this instruction manual For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel C Tick mark This product meets the Australian Communications Authority s Radio communications and EMC requirements azur DacMagic 100 Gost R mark This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals FCC regulations NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the FC 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to corre
5. free cloth Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit Servicing These units are not user serviceable Never attempt to repair disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is ignored In the event of a problem or failure please contact your dealer Limited warranty Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship subject to the terms set forth below Cambridge Audio will repair or replace at Cambridge Audio s option this product or any defective parts in this product Warranty periods may vary from country to country If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase To obtain warranty service please contact the Cambridge Audio authorised dealer from which you purchased this product If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This Warranty is invalid if a th
6. not place in a sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product Do not place other equipment on top of the unit Due to stray magnetic fields turntables or CRT TVs should not be located nearby due to possible interference Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week if used several hours per day This will allow the new components to settle down and the sonic properties will improve over this time Power sources The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company To turn the unit off switch off at the front panel If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time unplug it from the mains socket Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Be sure to insert each power cord securely To prevent hum and noise do not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker leads Cleaning To clean the unit wipe its case with a dry lint
7. ators choice of software components including drivers itis not possible to guarantee operation and Audio drivers may need to be loaded Class drivers as they are called for generic support of Audio Class 1 0 or Audio Class 2 0 devices may be available from the Linux community we do not supply these azur DacMagic 100 Bit perfect transfer ASIO and WASAPI Exclusive mode The DacMagic 100 USB interface hardware and software support bit perfect transfer Whether or not the audio sent to the DacMagic 100 is bitperfect i e not resampled or mixed etc by the PC is actually a function of the playback application and the operating systems audio engine By default the standard windows audio drivers often called WDM drivers included in Windows XP support MME or DirectSound transfer both of which include a kernel mixer and re sampler stage One way round this is to use ASIO to bypass this Another is to use a playback application that supports its own form of kernel streaming i e if has its own way of outputting the audio without invoking the kernel mixer For Windows Vista and Windows 7 a new method of audio transfer is supported called WASAPI This has two modes Shared and Exclusive Shared mode is similar to MME or DirectSound but in Exclusive mode the kernel mixer re sampler is bypassed and bit perfect transfer is possible with only one audio playback program directed to the soundcard at a time for instance system soun
8. by Switches the unit between on and low power standby where the DacMagic 100 is off and the PSU draws lt 0 5W O Source Press to select between USB SPDIF 1 SPDIF 2 amp Toslink The corresponding LED will light up to show which source has been selected 10 6 Incoming sample rate In the presence of an incoming digital stream the relevant LED will light up to indicate the incoming digital sampling frequency between 44 1kHz and 192kHz For 32kHz material the DacMagic 100 will still operate but no LED will be lit Audio output connections azur DacMagic 100 Note Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made DacMagic 100 Audio Toslink Optical S PDIF1 S P DIF2 O Output Input Input Input DacMagic 100 Digital to Analogue Converter Ground Lift USB Audio Use supplied Switch Input PSU only amp H2VDC2A Amplifier Line Output e is 1O Use tl he unbalanced RCA Phono 11 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Digital audio input connections Note Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made DacMagic 100 Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 Digital to Analogue Converter Designed and engineered in London England Ground Lift USB Audio Use supplied Switch Input PSU only ee 12V DC 2A ical g ho s PDIF2 ji Input
9. ct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Important safety instructions cont Ventilation IMPORTANT The unit will become warm when in use Do not stack multiple units on top of each other Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet without sufficient ventilation Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille If this happens switch off immediately disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice Positioning Choose the installation location carefully Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the unit Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust cold or moisture The unit can be used in a moderate climate This unit must be installed on a sturdy level surface Do
10. d supports up to 4 bit 96kHz or USB Audio 2 0 which requires a USB 2 0 ort and can support up to 24 bit 192kHz he default configuration is USB 1 1 and USB Audio 1 0 which works with nearly all common operating systems and computer types without drivers and supports up to 24 bit 96kHz audio simply plug in and play n this configuration the DacMagic 100 is able to work at up to 24 bit 96kHz by declaring to your computer that it can handle any sample rate from 32kHz to 96kHz BON However in some Windows Mac operating system variants the operating system itself may restrict or fix the output sample rate or re sample the audio See our online guide at www cambridge audio com DacMagic100Support on USB Audio for more details on this With careful choice of playback software and settings many pitfalls can be avoided 14 In particular our free Windows USB Audio 2 0 driver available from our website supports up to 24 bit 192kHz audio and WASPI Exclusive or ASIO modes that can give enhanced performance A brief explanation of your choices is below Switching between USB Class 1 and USB Class 2 operation Your DacMagic 100 will come set to driverless USB Audio Class 1 0 by default but it can be configured to run in either USB Class Audio 1 0 or 2 0 mode To change USB Class press amp hold the Source button while bringing the unit out of standby One of the digital input source LEDs will illuminate to indicate the curren
11. ds are not mixed in 15 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio To ensure bit perfect transfer use a playback application that supports ASIO WASAPI in Exclusive mode if you have Windows Vista or Windows 7 or some form of kernel streaming This is a fast moving area so we would encourage you to check the web for the latest media players to support these more audiophile playback options To use ASIO you will need the Cambridge Audio Sound Driver installed and the DacMagic 100 switched to USB Audio 2 0 No further settings are required as the driver automatically supports ASIO transfer all that is required is to load and setup suitable ASIO enabled playback software ASIO Audio Stream Input Output is a non Microsoft audio driver protocol for Windows originally invented by Steinberg Itd ASIO bypasses some of the normal audio path from the playback application through the Windows audio system including the Kernel Mixer for a more direct path to the DacMagic 100 You will need to install and use a suitable playback application that supports ASIO output either natively or via a plugin One example of such an application with a suitable plugin is Foobar see http www foobar2000 org for more details 16 Auto Power Down APD This product has APD Auto Power Down enabled as default After inactivity of 60 minutes the product will automatically switch to Standby To disable this feature turn the unit on by pressing the Standb
12. e factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or b this product was not purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer You may call Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you made a purchase from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or installation or attempted repair by anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge Audio dealer or authorised service agent which is authorised to do Cambridge Audio warranty work Any unauthorised repairs will void this Warranty This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE azur DacMagic 100 Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusio
13. el PCM 3 Grouna Lift switch When Grounded the Dacmagic 100 is connected to the earth connection of the PC directly When Lifted the ground connection is made via a network designed to break any hum loops that may be caused by the source equipment We advise using the Grounded setting unless audible hum is experienced azur DacMagic 100 4 uss in A USB B type socket is fitted to the DacMagic 100 to enable the playback of audio from a personal computer running either Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS X operating systems Some builds of Linux are also suitable Note Always use a certified cable for USB Audio preferably one that displays an official mark For USB Audio 2 0 the cable should be the Hi Speed USB certified USB cable connections longer than 3m may result in inconsistent audio performance DC 12V 2A power adaptor socket Once you have completed all connections plug the supplied power adaptor into the DacMagic 100 This product has APD Auto Power Down enabled as default After inactivity of 60 minutes the product will automatically switch to Standby See later section for further details Important Note Use the supplied power supply unit ONLY ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Front panel controls 6 Cambridge Audio Standby On Source DacMagic 100 Digital to Analogue Converter Incoming Sample Rate S P DIF 1 o o o o o 44 1 48 88 2 96 192 S P DIF 2 O Power on std
14. er A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 1 o Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as the power supply adaptor having been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of the mains adaptor from the mains socket outlet or appliance connector from the rear of the unit possible Where the mains adaptor is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Only use the mains adaptor supplied with this unit Please ensure there is ample ventilation at least 10cm clearance all round Do not put any objec
15. lated jitter ziii iaaa iiaae aaa lt 130pS Crosstalk TIH en a a a A EA lt 130dB Crosstalk 20kHz lt 112dB Output impedance lt 500hms Max output level unbalanced 2 3V rms Digital input word widths supported oococicciciccccnocococccncnnonanancnnn 16 24 bit Digital input sampling frequencies supported 0 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 192kHz A e A 24 bit 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz AA A SAAE OE EAE POAT 16 24 bit 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 192kHz Max power consumption 5W Dimensions H x W x D 46 x 106 x 130mm 0 5kg 1 1lbs 18 Cambridge Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership Plc Registered Office Gallery Court Hankey Place London SE1 4BB United Kingdom Registered in England No 2953313 www cambridge audio com E O 2013 Cambridge Audio Ltd AP31108 3
16. n or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other statutory rights which vary from state to state or country to country For any service in or out of warranty please contact your dealer ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Rear panel connections Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 Designed and engineered in London England Digital to Analogue Converter Ground Lift USB Audio Use supplied Switch Input Ea 12V DC 2A Audio Toslink Optical S P DIF 1 Input Output Input O Audio outputs Single ended conventional stereo outputs for connection to the line level Phono RCA inputs of an amplifier 2 Digital inputs Three digital inputs are fitted 2x S P DIF and 1x TOSLINK which allow a wide range of digital sources to be connected S P DIF co axial to obtain best results use a high quality 75 ohm digital RCA interconnect cable not one designed for normal audio use TOSLINK optical use a high quality TOSLINK fibre optic interconnect cable designed specifically for audio use Note This unit only accepts two channel LPCM digital audio e g Stereo PCM or Dolby Digital 2 0 You cannot connect a Dolby Digital 5 1 or a DTS signal as they will not be recognised If you wish to connect a DVD or similar device please ensure that the sound output of your player is set to two chann
17. t USB setting Digital 1 represents USB Audio Class 1 0 likewise Digital 2 is USB Audio Class 2 0 Use with PCs With the DacMagic 100 switched to USB Audio 1 0 this is the default setting the DacMagic 100 will work with the native Windows XP Vista or 7 Audio 1 0 driver no need to load any new driver and accept audio up to 24 bit 96kHz With the DacMagic 100 switched to USB Audio 2 0 the DacMagic 100 needs the Cambridge Audio USB Audio 2 0 Driver to be loaded and can then accept up to 24 bit 192kHz and support ASIO and WASAPI Exclusive if required The driver is available from www cambridge audio com DacMagic100Support Use with Macs No extra drivers are required With the DacMagic 100 switched to USB Audio 1 0 the DacMagic 100 will work with the native Mac OS X 10 5 Leopard or above Audio 1 0 driver and accept audio up to 24 96kHz With the DacMagic 100 switched to USB Audio 2 0 the DacMagic 100 works with the native Mac OS X 10 5 Leopard or above Audio 2 0 driver and can accept audio up to 24 192kHz Use with Linux For most builds of Linux with the DacMagic 100 switched to USB Audio 1 0 the DacMagic 100 will work with the native Audio 1 0 driver and accept audio up to 24 bit 96kHz Some very new builds of Linux are now supporting USB Audio 2 0 for which the Dacmagic 100 should be switched to Audio 2 0 support to accept audio up to 24 bit 192kHz For both cases because Linux builds vary according to their cre
18. tively azur DacMagic 100 Your DacMagic 100 can only be as good as the system it is connected to Please do not compromise on your amplifier speakers or cabling Naturally we particularly recommend amplification from the Cambridge Audio range Your dealer can also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your system realises its full potential Thank you for taking the time to read this manual we recommend you keep it for future reference Mato Grn Matthew Bramble Cambridge Audio Technical Director and the DacMagic 100 design team ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Important safety instructions For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply They will also enable you to get the best performance from and prolong the life of the unit 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth NA OU Bor fo Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat o Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the oth
19. ts on top of this unit Do not situate it on a rug or other soft surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or splashing water or other liquids No objects filled with liquid shall be placed on the unit Risk of electric shock electrique Do not open Risque de choc Vorm ffnen des ger tes Ne pas ouvrir Netzstecker ziehen The lightning flash with the 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance WEEE symbol The crossed out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment This product contains electrical and electronic equipment which should be reused recycled or recovered and E should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more information CE mark This product complies with European Low Voltage 2006 95 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC and
20. y On button Now while the DacMagic 100 is on press and hold the Source button for approximately 5 seconds Standby On Source Incoming Sample Rate The Incoming Sample Rate LED will flash to indicate that the APD function has been disabled Repeat the same process to enable this function again Troubleshooting There is no power Ensure the supplied AC adaptor is connected securely to the PSU socket on the rear panel Ensure that the correct mains transformer is being used and that it complies with the local electrical supply Ensure the mains plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on There is no sound Ensure that the amplifier is set correctly Check that the interconnects are inserted correctly Check that the correct digital input is selected Incoming Sample Rate LED should be on A low hum or buzzing sound can be heard Power cords or lighting placed near this product Analogue inputs are not securely connected For USB try selecting the Lift position by moving the Ground Lift switch azur DacMagic 100 17 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Technical specifications D A CONVEHEES eS ete ele eG ne ios Wolfson WM8742 24 bit DAC 20Hz to 20kHz 0 1dB lt 0 0025 24 bit Frequency response THD 1kHz OdBFs THD 1kHz 10dBFs lt 0 0025 24 bit THD 20kHz OdBFs lt 0 0025 S N tathO us O RO 113dBr Total corre
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