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AudioQuest DragonFly Red Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 Инструкции по установке на русском языке можно найти по ссылке ниже. Le istruzioni per l’installazione in italiano sono disponibili nel link indicato in basso. Pode encontrar as instruções de instalação em português através do link em baixo. Instrukcja w języku polskim są dostępne w linku poniżej. www.audioquest.com/DragonFlyRed/flight...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........4 What’s included? .
  • Page 4 DragonFly Red is a USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed to deliver cleaner, clearer, more naturally beautiful sound from any computer, smartphone, or tablet. DragonFly Red’s unique design allows for playback of any file type regardless of resolution. Natively, DragonFly Red is capable of decoding 24-bit/96kHz data. (For files with higher sample rates, your computer or mobile device, in conjunction with its playback software, will resample the data to a compatible resolution.
  • Page 5 DragonFly’s performance while also offering compatibility with handheld Apple Mobile and Android devices. Improved performance and greater versatility! DragonFly Red employs a unique clock system called a Hybrid-PLL. While not discrete, the Hybrid-PLL performs equal to, or better than, many discrete clock systems, at a fraction of their cost.
  • Page 6 Additionally, DragonFly Red is software upgradable. Our collaboration with Gordon Rankin and Microchip has now resulted in products that allow consumers to download new software if and when it ever becomes necessary. While we can’t reliably predict any necessary software changes, AudioQuest feels that it is important to provide long-term support for our customers and their investments in audio.

  • Page 7: What's Included

    What’s Included? DragonFly Red v1.0 Asynchronous USB DAC Travel Pouch Flight Manual Supported Operating Systems Apple OS X® Apple iOS® Microsoft Windows® (7, 8.1, 10) Android™...

  • Page 8: Setting Up Dragonfly

    (For Windows setup, skip to page 13; for Apple Mobile device setup, skip to page 17, for Android setup, skip to page 18.) DragonFly Red is compatible with Mac OS X, versions 10.6.8 and later. OS X menus may appear slightly different from the screenshots shown below. Some have changed over...
  • Page 9 Setup for USB Using “System Preferences” to send audio to DragonFly Red, while keeping alerts and sound effects on the computer’s speakers: Insert DragonFly Red into your computer’s USB port. Open “System Preferences” from the Dock or from the Apple® dropdown menu (top left).
  • Page 10 Setting up the “Audio MIDI Setup” so computer audio plays through DragonFly Red: Open the “Applications” folder, and then the “Utilities” folder. Within Utilities, double-click to open “Audio MIDI Setup. ” Within the “Audio Devices” panel, click on “AudioQuest DragonFly Red 1.0. ”...
  • Page 11 Some “high-res” files use 96000.0 Hz because it is a multiple of the sample rates used on DVDs, Blu-rays, and in the computer world (i.e., 2 x 48000.0 = 96000.0). DragonFly Red’s LED lights up in different colors to indicate status or sample rate: Red: Standby Green: 44100.0 Hz Blue: 48000.0 Hz...
  • Page 12 If it is not, click to select it so the now appears next to “Built-In Output. ” Plug in earbuds, headphones, or use a cable to connect DragonFly Red to your powered speakers or amplifier, and you are ready to listen!

  • Page 13: For Use With Windows

    For Use with Windows® 7, 8.1, and 10 Setup for USB Using “Control Panel” “Sound” settings to send audio to DragonFly Red, while keeping alerts and sound effects on the computer’s speakers: Insert DragonFly Red into your computer’s USB port.
  • Page 14 DragonFly Red: Select “Sounds” tab. For “Sounds Scheme, ” select “No Sounds. ” This prevents chimes and computer alerts from playing back through DragonFly Red. Enter “DragonFly Red 1.0” as your “Sound Scheme” (optional). Click “OK. ” Close window.
  • Page 15 For the best performance with sampling rates above DragonFly Red 1.0’s 96kHz ceiling, files should be played at a rate mathematically related to their native resolution. For instance, a 192kHz file should be played at 96kHz (i.e., 2 x 96000.0 = 192000.0).
  • Page 16 DragonFly Red 1.0’s LED lights up in different colors to indicate status or sample rate: Red: Standby Green: 44100 Hz Blue: 48000 Hz Amber: 88200 Hz Magenta: 96000 Hz Plug in earbuds, headphones, or use a cable to connect DragonFly Red to your powered...

  • Page 17: For Use With Apple Mobile Devices

    For use with Apple Mobile devices DragonFly Red will work with Apple’s mobile handheld devices. In order to connect DragonFly Red to an iPhone or iPad and play music, an Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter or Camera Connection Kit is required. For more info, visit http://www.

  • Page 18: For Use With Android Devices

    For Use with Android™ Devices DragonFly Red will work with most Android devices running on Lollipop OS (and some Android devices running on KitKat), provided that the device manufacturer has adhered to the USB specification and implementation, and supports audio over USB. To verify that your Android device complies with isochronous USB audio, download and run USB Host Check: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tauruslabs.
  • Page 19 Android device in USB Host Mode to a DAC, an OTG adaptor must be used. See www.audioquest.com/dragontailOTG Select the appropriate cable for your Android device. AudioQuest offers a wide range of high-performance USB cables, with connectors suitable for Android devices (such as USB Micro and USB Mini).

  • Page 20: Desktop Device Manager Application

    Desktop Device Manager Application Available for Mac OS X and Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 The AudioQuest Desktop Device Manager Application allows you to identify your DragonFly’s serial number and software version to ensure that the device is up to date.
  • Page 21 PLEASE DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR DRAGONFLY RED DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS. Doing so can leave the DragonFly Red in a non-functional state. If, for any reason, your DragonFly Red is disconnected during the update process, or your computer unexpectedly shuts down during the update process, your DragonFly Red may be rendered unusable.

  • Page 22: Take Dragonfly Higher

    With the appropriate Bridges & Falls cable, you can connect DragonFly to powered loudspeakers or a complete high-performance audio system! AudioQuest offers a comprehensive selection with a wide variety of modern connector configurations, such as 3.5mm to: 3.5mm RCA DIN...
  • Page 23 USB to an outboard digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Use DragonTail for Android to connect any Android-enabled device to a USB DAC, such as DragonFly Red or DragonFly Black, for improved audio performance. Like DragonTail, DragonTail for Android shares design...
  • Page 24 ©2016 AudioQuest 2621 White Road, Irvine CA 92614 USA Tel (US): 949.585.0111 Tel (EU): +31.165.54.1404 www.audioquest.com March 2016...

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