Owner`s manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................... 2
Safety Information ....................................................................................................... 4
Explanation of Graphical Symbols ............................................................................................................ 4
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 4
Precautions ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Welcome .......................................................................................................................... 7
Quick Start ...................................................................................................................... 8
Package Content ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Proper Device Placement .......................................................................................................................... 8
Front Panel Controls ................................................................................................................................. 8
Rear Panel Connectors .............................................................................................................................. 9
Infrared Remote Control ........................................................................................................................... 9
Features ......................................................................................................................... 10
Mac OS X High-Performance Drivers .................................................................................................. 10
Asynchronous USB Mode eliminates jitter caused by the computer and the USB interface ............. 10
Hardware Volume control................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting and Powering the e18 DAC............................................................... 11
Connecting the Digital Inputs ................................................................................................................. 11
Connecting the Line Outputs .................................................................................................................. 11
Direct Connection to Analogue Power Amplifier .................................................................................... 11
Analogue Interconnect Recommendations ............................................................................................ 11
Connecting the Power Adapter............................................................................................................... 12
Surge Protectors ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Isolating the Cable TV Ground ................................................................................................................ 12
Remote Control Setup ............................................................................................... 13
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 14
Software Installation ............................................................................................................................... 14
Using the e18 DAC ...................................................................................................... 19