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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Safety Notes ..........................7 2. Introduction ........................... 8 3. Features ............................9 4. Quick Start ........................... 10 5. Front Panel Explained ........................11 6. Rear Panel Explained ........................12 7. Advanced User Tips ........................13 7.1. Source input ......................13 7.2. C hanging U SB m ode a nd/or H eadphone a mplifier i mpedance ........13 7.3. D igital A udio Q uality ‒... -
Page 5: Safety Notes
1. Safety Notes To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and related hazards: ● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ● Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind. ●... -
Page 6: Introduction
HDTV, DVD, digital cable, music server, portable music player, digital audio workstations and desktop audio editing applications. Zodiac is also perfect for the home user who simply loves to listen to music at the highest quality. -
Page 7: Features
3. Features ● Up to 192 kHz sampling rate (only with USB & S/PDIF) ● Antelope Oven Controlled Clock with Ultra Low Jitter ● Built in 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking eliminates jitter from all digital inputs ● Anti-thumping Speaker & Ear protection on power up & source change ● Computer Data (USB), 2 optical Digital (TOSLINK), 2 coaxial - SPDIF (RCA). ●... -
Page 8: Quick Start
Zodiac to your system setup: Connect to the DC power source via rear panel connector (9) Connect your choice of digital input(s) and analog outputs on the rear panel. If you wish to use USB as the digital input, connect the Zodiac USB cable to your computer. The guest operating system will recognize the new output audio device (Zodiac). You should redirect sound from the computer to your newly indicated output – Zodiac. -
Page 9: Front Panel Explained
5. Front Panel Explained 1. Lock light When lit, this indicates Zodiac is locked to an incoming digital signal via rear panel connectors (12), (13). The light will flash if there is no valid digital signal or if a media player is in stopped or paused mode when using USB. 2. Main volume Adjusts levels for analog outputs (10), (11). The level is shown on the display (3) when adjusting, with a range of -60dB to 0dB. The potentiometer smoothly adjusts the output levels. 3. Display Multi-function display can show Sample Rate, Main Volume Level, Source Input and info concerning USB mode. See also (2), (7) for related functions. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Explained
When the display shows an input source, pressing this button once will switch to the next available input source. NOTE: Only inputs fed with valid signals appear as options. Example: If only signals on AES and TOSLINK1 inputs are present, they will be the only options available when selecting the source (together with analog input 2). Hint: When the display shows the sample rate, you should push this button twice in order to switch to the next available source input. -
Page 11: Advanced User Tips
12. TOSLINK Inputs TOSLINK/Optical connectors for use with compatible equipment. See also (7) Source Button. 13. S/PDIF Inputs 75 Ω S/PDIF inputs for use with compatible equipment. See also (7) Source Button. 14. USB High-Speed Hi Speed USB (480 Mbits). Zodiac uses USB connector Type Mini B and operates up to 192kHz sample rate with native drivers on most operating systems. 7. Advanced User Tips 7.1. Source input Input sources can be switched by the source button (7). Only digital inputs with valid signals are available for switching. (Of the analog inputs, An2 is permanently available and An1 is available once a jack is inserted, without the requirement for the signal to be present.) -
Page 12: Digital Audio Quality - Factors And Settings
● SPDIF use 75 Ω coaxial (video) cables. 7.5. Ground Loop Hum and Noise The design of Zodiac minimizes the possibility of ground loop hum and noise. However, we recommend the use of short cables and balanced connections for all the audio signals of your system. All power cables of the system should be connected to a dedicated outlet box or power conditioner unit to avoid ground current noise affecting the audio signal path. -
Page 13: Additional Information
8. Additional Information Additional information regarding operating systems, audio software and media players will be updated through the support area at www.antelopeaudio.com 9. In the box ● Zodiac High Definition 192kHz D/A Converter ● Owner’s Manual ● USB cable ● TOSLINK cable ● Power cable ● DC Power Supply... -
Page 14: Technical Specifications
10. Technical Specifications Dynamic Range: 129dB THD+N: 0.0004% USB: 2.0 Hi-Speed. Data stream up to 480Mbits/192 kHz, Type B Clocking System: 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64 bit DDS Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator Clock Stability: < +/- 0.02 PPM, oven cntrolled at 64.5°C Clock Agening: <... - Page 15 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
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