Beresford TC-7534 caiman MKIII SFW3 Instruction Manual

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TC-7534 Caiman MKII SFW3
Manual
Stereo Audio Digital-to-Analogue Converter

Overview

The TC-7534 Caiman MKII is a reference-quality digital-to-analogue audio
converter featuring the latest DAC Audio technology, Direct Coupled output
stage, and Class-AB headphone stage. The Caiman is designed for
maximum transparency and critical playback in professional audiophile
applications.

Burn in

Many users report that the sound output develops in quality after a few days
of use. The Caiman can be left powered on and playing a music stream with
the volume turned down for a few days to speed up the burn in process.

Fixed Output Level connection

The Caiman Fixed Output is designed to connect to the CD or AUX input of
an amplifier.

Variable Output Level connection

The Caiman Variable Output is designed to connect to the input of a power
amplifier or active speakers.
 
Instruction

Digital Inputs

Four digital input connectors (1 x coaxial, 1 x USB, and 2 x optical).

Input Status Display

Five LED's on the front panel indicate which digital input is selected and
when the Caiman is in AUTO or MANUAL mode.

Select Switch

The Select switch allows you to select between input signals.

Function Switch

The Function switch allows you to select between AUTO input signal detect,
Manual input channel selection, and LED sleep mode.

Stereo Headphone Socket

The stereo headphone socket mutes the fixed RCA/PHONO output when a
headphone plug is inserted

Headphone Amplifier

The Caiman headphone output is driven by a high-end headphone
amplifier. It is designed to drive loads between 12 to 600 Ohms.

Volume Control

The front-panel Volume Control sets the output level of the headphone.

Front Panel

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Summary of Contents for Beresford TC-7534 caiman MKIII SFW3

  • Page 1: Front Panel

    TC-7534 Caiman MKII SFW3 Instruction Manual Stereo Audio Digital-to-Analogue Converter Front Panel Overview The TC-7534 Caiman MKII is a reference-quality digital-to-analogue audio converter featuring the latest DAC Audio technology, Direct Coupled output stage, and Class-AB headphone stage. The Caiman is designed for maximum transparency and critical playback in professional audiophile Digital Inputs applications.
  • Page 2 I2C input Rear Panel The Caiman has an I2C input that is designed for future expansion. Further information on this will be available on our website at www.beresford.me Analogue Output The Caiman has a Left and Right Fixed/Variable Line output, terminated into a pair of RCA/PHONO sockets.
  • Page 3: Manual Mode

    AUTO/MANUAL Mode (experimental)  Important Specification Notes Press the FUNCTION button for about 1 second and let go of it as soon as the RED STATUS LED light up. The DAC will scan each input one by one till 1. The audio output on the RCA/PHONO socket can be set to a fixed it finds a digital input signal.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    An RN (Returns Number) is required when sending products back. Goods operate correctly when the buttons are pressed. If that happens you need to for repair must be shipped to Beresford ME prepaid and preferably in their reboot the MCU (Micro Control Unit) to restore the DAC to the factory original shipping carton with the RN clearly visible on the exterior of the default mode.

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