JDS Labs O2+ODAC Operating Instructions

1. Connect AC power adapter to the 14-20VAC power jack.
2. Connect USB cable between your computer and the USB jack on back side of the O2+ODAC.
3. Connect headphones to the Output jack.
4. Press the Power button to power on the Objective2. Keep volume low until music is playing.
5. Slowly raise the Objective2's volume knob to an appropriate listening level. See tips below.
Analog Input: Connecting a cable to the Objective2's 3.5mm Input jack bypasses the ODAC.
Initial Computer Setup
ODAC requires no drivers in Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. Most operating systems immediately recognize and
set ODAC as the default playback device. To manually select the playback device in:
o Windows XP:
Double click volume icon in taskbar. Click 'Options',
'Properties', choose 'ODAC'.
o Windows Vista/7:
Right click volume icon in taskbar, click 'Playback Devices', set
'ODAC' as default device. Suggested Properties (Right click
ODAC "Speakers" icon):
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o Mac OS X:
Ensure 'ODAC' is selected from 'Audio Devices'
Listening Tips
 For maximum signal fidelity, keep ODAC digital volume set at 100% at the computer. Only control
volume from the O2+ODAC.
 Set output to 24-bit, 96 kHz
 High-performance audio devices can produce dangerously loud music. Be sensible and listen safely:
www.hearingloss.org
Thank you for purchasing the O2+ODAC. If you have additional questions or comments, feel free to write to:
contact@jdslabs.com
JDS Labs Model # O2+ODAC
Enhancements: Check "Disable all enhancements"
Advanced: 24 bit, 96000 Hz
Objective2+ODAC Combo

Operating Instructions

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