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All of us at Wadia would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the Wadia 27i Decoding Computer. We sincerely believe that your Wadia 27i is an intelligent purchase decision that will bring you many years of musical pleasure and satisfaction.
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Does the Wadia Digital Volume Control compromise resolution? Can I bypass the Wadia Digital Volume Controli! What about Analog Sources? Should I leave the Wadia 27i with the power an? Input Enabled or Disabled Clocklink On or Off Custom Input Names...
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In response, they founded Wadia Digital - a company based on the philosophy of applying advanced technology to improve the performance of digital home entertainment equipment.
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You can adjust the spiked feet so that the Wodia 27i sits firmly on all four feet. Place your hand on top of the unit ond gently rock it back and forth. If the unit moves, notice which foot is raised, then adjust it by screwing it down from the chassis (clockwise looking from the top of the unit).
AC line voltage. Attempting to use your Wadia 27i Decoding Computer at any voltage other than specified on the rear of the unit may cause damage which is not covered by Wadia's warranty. If the voltage specified is different from your AC voltage, contact your Wadia dealer...
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Wadia 27i chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. It is unlikely that a static shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the Wadia 27i Decoding Computer circuitry to “lock-up” (see Lock-Up under Trouble Shooting in “Appendices”).
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Again, we highly recommend that you take advantage of your dealer’s experience and, most importantly, trust your ears. All XLR-type inputs and outputs on the Wadia 27i Decoding Computer, both digital and analog, use the standard audio pin configuration: Pin 1 - Ground...
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If you are using a digital source equipped with Clocklink, such as a Wadia 270 in a Clocklink mode, an ST-type glass fiber cable must be instolled between the Wadia 27i ClockLink Output and your CD transport Clocklink Input.
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If you would like more information about getting best performance from a system without a preamplifier, contact your Wadia dealer. To connect your Wadia 27i to a power amplifier, ensure that your power amplifier is turned off, then connect your analog interconnects from the Wadia 27i balanced or unbalanced analog outputs to the amplifier’s inputs.
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Configuration and operation of the Wadia 27i requires the use of the remote control. BALANCE DISPLAY *Transport Programming r - - - - i Resolution Enhancement Mode Select* *Drawer Open / Close Play* Track Forward /Back* *Repeat Disc ’ Index* * These buttons are used to control a Wadio Transport.
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Configuration and operation of the Wadia 27i requires the use of the remote control. BALANCE DISPLAY *Transport Programming r - - - - i Resolution Enhancement Mode Select* *Drawer Open / Close Play* Track Forward /Back* *Repeat Disc ’ Index* * These buttons are used to control a Wadia Transport.
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SELECTING AN INPUT: Any of the six inputs on the Wadia 27i can be selected by pressing the Input Select key on the remote control. Each time the Input key is pressed, the next input is selected.
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Pressing the Phase Invert key on the remote control will cause the Wadia 27i to invert phase; pressing it again will switch the phase back to normal. Whenever the Phase Invert key on the remote control is pressed, the display will change to the Status Screen, as shown below.
Wadia 27i will revert to the last configuration settings that were saved in non-volatile memory. If none have ever been saved to non-volatile memory, the Wadia 27i will revert to the factory settings. If you wont to save your configuration settings in non-volatile memory so that they will remain even if the AC power is turned off, use the Mute key, as described below, when exiting the Configuration Mode.
Name Screens for that input are not available when scrolling through the configuration screens. There is no sonic advantage to disabling the unused inputs. The Wadia 27i and the original Wadia 27 ore equipped with “sleeping inputs.” All circuitry associated with individual inputs is shut down whenever that input is not selected, minimizing noise.
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Each digital input on the Wadia 27i can be configured as either ClockLink On or ClockLink Off. Clocklink On: Should be used only with ClockLink sources, such as the Wadia 27i. ClockLink Off: Should be used with all non-ClockLink sources.
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Each input can be named for easy identification of your digital sources. For example, if you have a Wadia 270 connected to Input 1, you can create a custom input name so that when Input 1 is selected, the display reads: “Wadia 270”.
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Then press the Track Forward or Track Back key to move to the next character you wish to change. Below, the name “Wadia 270” has been selected, and a single blank space inserted to erase on extra character.
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LOCK-UP If the Wadia 27i experiences a powerful static shock or sudden AC surge, it is possible to “lock- up” the computer circuitry. A locked-up computer may result in erratic display, no output, and no response to remote commands. If your Wadia 27i should lock-up, unplug the AC cord. Wait at least 30 seconds before plugging the unit in again.
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Wadia 27i Decoding Computer, ond for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. Before operating the Wadia 27i Decoding Computer please read all of the operating and sofety instructions. Never place the Wodia 27i Decoding Computer near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stoves, or other appliances that produce heot.
4) Wadia Digital shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the loss of property or other damage or losses due to the failure of a Wadia 27i Decoding Computer. Wadia Digital will not pay for lass of use or inconvenience caused b the failure of a Wadia 27i Decoding Computer.
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