JDS Labs The Element Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | A M P + D A C S T H E E L E M E N T S U P P O R T O N L I N E B Y P H O N E...
  • Page 2: Quick Setup

    S E C T I O N 1 Q U I C K S E T U P S T E P 0 1 S T E P 0 2 Connect AC power adapter to rear Connect USB cable between your power jack (16VAC), then connect to computer and the USB jack wall outlet...
  • Page 3: S E T T I N G G A I N

    C O N F I G U R A T I O N C O N N E C T I V I T Y The Element accepts two methods of audio input: Digital input via USB, or Analog input via RCA jacks.
  • Page 4 I NP UT IN PUT Analog Input allows you to connect any external audio player to the Element’s headphone amplifier. Connecting an external audio immediately bypasses the Element’s DAC. J D S L A B S . C O M...
  • Page 5 INPUT This configuration adds a second set of RCA jacks to the Element, allowing you to listen via USB audio or from an external audio player. Audio passes to the line-output jacks when the Element is off and toggles instantly to your headphones when the Element is powered on.
  • Page 6: L I S T E N I N G T I P S

    O P E R A T I N G C A R E The Element uses a high current The Element can be safely powered on power supply and runs warm to the 24/7. For maximum relay lifespan, cycle touch.
  • Page 7: Computer Setup

    S E T U P C O M P U T E R S E T U P The Element requires no drivers in Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. Most operating systems immediately recognize and set the DAC as the default playback device.
  • Page 8: P O W E R A D A P T E R S

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A M P L I F I E R D O E S N O T T U R N O N Cause: Missing or loose power adapter connection Solution: Firmly connect AC adapter to 16VAC power jack I N T E R N A L L E D F L A S H E S , T H E N T U R N S O F F Cause: Wrong power adapter detected...
  • Page 9 This equipment has been tested and found to Application for Council Directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2002/95/ comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, EC.Conformity declared for EN55022:2011, EN611000-3-2, EN61000-3- pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 3, EN55024-2 J D S L A B S .

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