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AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES
Thank you for buying the Audiobyte Technologies Hydra X+ digital to digital converter!
You have now one of the finest USB transports available on the market.
The Hydra X+ was designed to give you countless hours of musical enjoyment.
The package you received should contain:
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Hydra X+ interface, black or silver anodized (4400mAh)
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External power supply, 90-250V AC input, 5V/2A output
Safety Precautions:
1) This device is meant for indoor use only.
2) Protect device from excessive heat, humidity and liquid filled objects, such as vases.
3) Clean only with dry cloth.
4) Do not remove product covering. This may cause an electric shock even if the device is not
plugged in.
5) Use earth grouded outlet if applicable.
6) Before plugging any cables in the device, make sure it is turned off.
HYDRA X+ Owner's Manual
HYDRA X+ digital to digital converter
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- Page 1 HYDRA X+ digital to digital converter HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual Thank you for buying the Audiobyte Technologies Hydra X+ digital to digital converter! You have now one of the finest USB transports available on the market. The Hydra X+ was designed to give you countless hours of musical enjoyment.
- Page 2 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual 7) Do not move the device while operational. 8) Lightning or static electricity can affect normal operation of the apparatus. Make sure that it is unplugged during a thunderstorm. If the device is affected by one of these conditions and stops behaving as it should, a power reset usually resumes it’s normal operation.
- Page 3 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual BACK VIEW : 1) BATTERY SWITCH (connects or disconnects the battery from the system – removed in latest series) 2) EXTERNAL DC INPUT (5V , minimum 1A; do not use different voltage) 3) USB input port (USB 2.0 type B port, receptacle) POWERING UP 1) In order to use Hydra X+, installation of drivers is necessary in Windows environment.
- Page 4 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual 4) Connect the Hydra X+ to your PC, using a good quality USB cable – printer type. Try to use a short cable if possible. Now you can see and set the Hydra as sound output device. The power led (5 on front view) should be active.
- Page 5 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual Recommended software players: 1) Foobar2000 2) Jriver18 3) Jplay 4) Audiogate 5) Audirvana Plus Under Win XP environment, kernel streaming (KS) is recommended for PCM, and ASIO (native or ASIO4ALL) for DSD playback. Under W7/8 environment, WASAPI or ASIO mode is recommended for both PCM and DSD playback.
- Page 6 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual USB Driver Installation Details (Windows XP 32/64, Windows 7 32/64) Do not connect the USB cable to the computer before driver installation! If you have already connected the board to the PC, click Cancel on the screen that has showed up and remove the USB cable.
- Page 7 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual 7. Wait for the driver to be copied and then click Finish: 8. Connect the USB to I2S adapter to the PC. In the dialog below, select “No, not this time” and then click “Next”.
- Page 8 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual 9. In the new window select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next”. 10. Click the “Continue Anyway” button.
- Page 9 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual 11. Wait for the files to be copied and click “Finish”. 12. If drivers have been installed properly, a new “Audiobyte” device should appear in Device Manager, under “Amanero Technologies 1.0.5 USB” category:...
- Page 10 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual Select Audiobyte Kernel Streaming as output device in your music player or Windows(Control Panel->Sounds and Audio Devices->Audio->Sound playback). To adjust device volume, open Start->Programs->Accessories->Entertainment->Volume Control, enter Options->Properties, select Audiobyte Kernel Streaming as Mixer device, select all volume controls and click OK.
- Page 11 Dealer. The original sales receipt showing the their own products packaged with the bundled product name and the purchase date from an product. Audiobyte is not liable for any damage to authorized retailer is considered such proof. or loss of any programs, data, or other information...
- Page 12 • Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER. AUDIOBYTE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
- Page 13 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA X+ Owner’s Manual Document version and performed modifications: Version Date Description 1.00 26-07-2013 Initial release 2.00 27-12-2013 Hydra-X Rev.C Manual...
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