Nagra CLASSIC DAC Instruction Manual

Nagra CLASSIC DAC Instruction Manual

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CLASSIC DAC – D/A converter
Instruction manual
P/N: 2055125151
All rights reserved – © 2020 rev1

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  • Page 1 CLASSIC DAC – D/A converter Instruction manual P/N: 2055125151 All rights reserved – © 2020 rev1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Nagra Modulometer ................14 LED and Modulometer intensity adjustment ..........14 Removing the battery protection.............. 14 Remote control ..................15 Using a “universal remote” with the CLASSIC DAC ........15 Burn-in period ..................15 Case cleaning ..................15 Technical specifications ................16 Declaration of conformity ................
  • Page 3: Safety Warning

    We guarantee our products against all manufacturing defects, for a period of three years for the CLASSIC DAC and six months for the tube, running 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 4: Congratulations

    Congratulations! You have just acquired one of the best digital-to-analog converters ever built. The CLASSIC DAC was created by an engineering team with more than 60 years’ experience designing world-class products for the professional audio, national security and military businesses. The professional and Hi-Fi product ranges are designed by the same Research and Development department.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Positioning In order to avoid risks of fire and electric shock, the CLASSIC DAC should be used exclusively indoors. If possible, it is preferable not to place other HiFi elements on top of your CLASSIC DAC and free access to the ventilation holes, located under the device and on the top surface, must be maintained at all times to allow sufficient natural cooling during operation.
  • Page 6: Powering The Classic Dac

    Powering the CLASSIC DAC The CLASSIC DAC can be powered either by its own internal power supply or by an external 12 V DC power supply the Nagra MPS. In the first case, simply use the provided mains AC cable.
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    1. LED and Modulometer intensity switch, pushed up will increase the intensity, down will reduce it, there are 6 levels of intensity 2. Nagra Modulometer indicates the digital level in dB FS (Full Scale) 0 dB being the maximum level 3.
  • Page 8: Basic Operations

    Setting your CLASSIC DAC Thanks to its LCD display and the controller, you will be able to personalize your CLASSIC DAC to fully integrate it in your system. Please take some time to know more about the settings that you can change to enjoy more music.
  • Page 9: Menu Tree Or Map

    Here is the menu tree or map, that will help you in finding the function you are looking for. It may look complex, but actually once you have set-up your CLASSIC DAC, you won’t need to change it often or at all! Language English Français...
  • Page 10: Naming Inputs

    AES is the first input, this is its technical name, now you can choose the name to be displayed on the CLASSIC DAC when you select the AES 1 input. Keep turning the Controller if you wish to edit another S/PDIF 1 input.
  • Page 11: Audio Settings

    This remote control unit uses standard RC-5 codes from Philips. It is called RC5 in the menu. However, you may also control it with the classic Nagra RCU or RCU II remote control unit (equipping the Nagra CD range). In this case, you should change the device number (1-6) here:...
  • Page 12: About

    Serial number The serial number cannot be changed or erased. In the very unlikely event that your CLASSIC DAC is S. Number stolen, please send us your serial number we will track this unit if it goes to a Nagra dealer.
  • Page 13: Usb Set-Up With Computers

    Connecting the CLASSIC DAC to your system You may use either RCA or XLR connector to connect your CLASSIC DAC to your preamplifier or amplifier. Do not use both outputs in parallel. Please note that XLR outputs are unbalanced.
  • Page 14: Operating Your Classic Dac

    In the case of the CLASSIC DAC, the Modulometer displays the digital input level. The 0 dB corresponds to full scale signal, that means the maximum digital level.
  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Remote control The CLASSIC DAC comes with a RCU III remote control unit (RC-5). However, you may also control it with the classic Nagra RCU or RCU II (RECS-80). Please, see page 11 how to select RC-5 protocol or device channel.
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications You will find in this table, typical specifications for the Nagra CLASSIC DAC. Your own CLASSIC DAC’s specifications are to be found on the “protocol” delivered with your unit. Inputs 2 x S/P DIF, 1x AES/EBU, 1x Optical,...
  • Page 17: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity FABRICANT: AUDIO TECHNOLOGY SWITZERLAND SA, 1032 Romanel, SUISSE MANUFACTURER: AUDIO TECHNOLOGY SWITZERLAND SA, 1032 Romanel, SWITZERLAND APPAREIL: Nagra CLASSIC DAC MODEL: Nagra CLASSIC DAC NORMES APPLICABLES: APPLICABLE NORMS: Champ électromagnétique rayonné EN 55022 Cl. B Radiated electromagnetic field EN 55022 Cl.

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