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- Page 1 HD DAC X OWNER MANUAL RELEASE ©2019...
- Page 3 /// Dear music lover Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the best DACs ever made! The HD DAC X was created by an engineering team with more than 60 years of experience designing world-class products for the professional audio, national security and military markets. Since its inception in 1951, Nagra has built products that continue to earn a reputation for delivering ultimate sonic performance.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Safety warnings Warranty Package contents INSTALLATION OF YOUR HD DAC X Choosing a location Adjusting the level of the HD DAC X / HD PSU Powering the HD DAC X Connection to the mains Connection/Disconnection of LEMO cables Fuse replacement... -
Page 6: Safety Warnings
Make sure you have the right operating voltage before switching your device ON. • The HD DAC X is a CLASS I equipment. It is essential that it is connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. -
Page 7: Warranty
We guarantee our products against all manufacturing defects. For the HD DAC X, this is for a period of three years from the date of delivery to the customer (validated by the serial number on the device casing and the invoice from an official Nagra dealer). -
Page 10: Installation Of Your Hd Dac X
The HD DAC X is designed exclusively for indoor use in a moderate climate. The HD DAC X is contained in two chassis: one audio device and one power supply. These chassis feature an anti-vibration base that allows for putting either one chassis on top of the other or one chassis next to the other, while remaining completely insensitive to vibration. -
Page 11: Powering The Hd Dac X
N AGR A HD D AC X // IN S TAL LATI ON // 010 + 011 Powering the HD DAC X The power cord of the HD DAC X is connected on the rear panel of its power supply chassis. The power supply chassis converts the Mains supply into several different regulated voltages sent to the audio device chassis through two umbilical cords with LEMO plugs. -
Page 12: Connection/Disconnection Of Lemo Cables
Connection/Disconnection of LEMO cables Turn the front selector of the audio device chassis to the OFF position. Insert one LEMO plug of each umbilical cord into the matching LEMO socket at the back of the power supply chassis. Please note that the red dot on the LEMO plugs must be facing up before trying to insert them into the chassis sockets. -
Page 13: Fuse Replacement
N AGRA HD DAC X // IN STAL LA TION / / 012 + 013 Note There is a coloured ring around each LEMO socket on both chassis and around each LEMO HD PREAMP plug on both cables. So if you possess several... -
Page 15: Hd Dac X Description
PHASE switch with reminder LED. Front rotary selector. When turned ON, the HD DAC X will enter a 4 minute preheating phase in order to optimize tubes and warm up critical components. This will allow your HD DAC X to offer excellent performance for a longer period of time. -
Page 16: Rear Panel (Audio Device Chassis)
XLR and RCA outputs of right channel with connection type selectors. LEMO power supply input (Analog). RESET of digital inputs board (NADM). USB, OPTICAL, AES, Optical Nagra Links, S/PDIFs digital inputs. LEMO power supply input (Digital). XLR and RCA outputs of left channel with connection type selectors. -
Page 17: Audio Inputs
NAGRA H D D AC X // I N STAL LA TION / / 016 + 017 Audio inputs Input type Input format USB B-a DSD: up to DSD256 (DSD4x) PCM: up to PCM 384kHz TOSLINK EIAJ PCM: up to PCM 192kHz... -
Page 18: Audio Outputs
XLR BALANCED GROUNDED (Grounded, DOWN) WARNING Be careful when connecting your HD DAC X to a preamplifier, ensuring that you connect it properly with the appropriate cables so as not to decrease audio signal quality! Pay attention to the grounding to avoid any potential difference... -
Page 19: Rear Panel (Power Supply Chassis)
NAGRA H D D AC X // I N STALL ATI ON // 018 + 019 Rear panel power supply chassis STATUS LED for software upgrade & detection of wrong audio device chassis SUB-D9 for Home automation REMOTE IN (1x) to be driven by “master” device REMOTE OUT (4x) to drive “slave”... -
Page 22: Operation Of Your Hd Dac
INSTALLATION OF YOUR HD DAC X. Power on & Audio input selection To use your HD DAC X, firstly you must push the Mains power switch to position 1 (ON). The Mains power switch is located on the rear panel of power supply chassis. -
Page 23: Light Intensity Adjustment
There are 7 different intensity levels. Mute The outputs of the HD DAC X can be set to standby mode when MUTE you activate the MUTE switch. Pulling up the switch will activate the muting (no more sound) and the yellow LED. -
Page 24: Ir Remote Control Unit
IR Remote Control Unit The HD DAC X currently comes with the new IR Remote Control Unit with Philips RC-5 format encoding. You may also use a Nagra RCU or RCU-II IR Remote Control Unit. As they require a different communication protocol (RECS-80), please contact your Nagra dealer to make the necessary adjustments inside your HD DAC X. - Page 25 HD DAC X Power OFF / ON key Toggle key to switch the HD DAC X ON and OFF. When switching ON, the HD DAC X automatically turns the front selector to the last input selection active before last power OFF.
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Page 26: Use Of A Universal Ir Remote Control Unit
WHITE blinking = The Li Battery in Remote Control Unit is charging. RED blinking = The Remote Control Unit is defective. Please contact your Nagra dealer. Permanently OFF = The Li Battery in the Remote Control Unit is fully charged or the Remote Control Unit is not properly inserted into the docking station. - Page 27 N AGRA H D D AC X // OPRERATI ON // 02 6 + 02 7 Use of a universal IR Remote Control Unit The HD DAC X responds to IR (Infra Red) signals encoded in Philips RC-5 format. A default code 19 has been allocated to HD DAC X as a Digital-to-Analog converter.
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Page 28: Remote Automation
Short between TIP and RING: HD DAC X is switched RING ON. As soon as the HD DAC X is switched ON, the SLEEVE front rotary switch turns itself to the selected input before it was last switched off. If you manually turn... -
Page 29: Tube Ageing
Case cleaning Clean the HD DAC X casing by using a soft, non-fluffy, slightly damp cloth. Do not use any cleaning products that could have a corrosive effect. Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems). -
Page 30: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS // HD DAC X Digital inputs 1x AES/EBU, 2x S/PDIF, 2x NAGRA-LINK, 1x Optical, 1x Audio USB (UCA2) Analog outputs 1 stereo RCA Symmetrical on optional 1 stereo XLR transformers Output level 1.5 V @ 0 dBFS Output impedance <... - Page 31 MADE IN SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURER AUDIO TECHNOLOGY SWITZERLAND © NAGRA // EDITION 2019...
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