Cary Audio Design Xciter DAC Owner's Manual

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Xciter DAC
Digital to Analog USB Converter
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper
installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included
in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new
Cary Audio Design product.

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  • Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......................2 Welcome Thank You ............................5 Product Features ..........................6 Unpacking and Installation........................7 Specifications ............................8 Controls and Displays Front Panel ............................9 Rear Panel ............................10 Operation AC Power Requirements ........................11 Source Inputs ...........................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    ALERT: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the component. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions of your Cary Audio equipment should be read before power is applied to the equipment.
  • Page 4 Such damage is not covered by product warranties and Cary Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such damage. Power Cord: The removable power cord that is shipped with the player is specifically designed to be used with this product.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 6: Welcome

    THANK YOU Congratulations on becoming an Xciter DAC owner! We, at Cary Audio Design, would like to thank you for purchasing the new Xciter DAC. The Xciter DAC represents the state-of-the-art in digital to analog conversion. It is a reference-quality 32bit digital-to-analog converter capable of converting signals up to 192 kHz.
  • Page 7: Product Features

    Cary Audio Design. The heart of the Xciter DAC is the AKM model AK4399 32-bit chip running at a 192kHz sampling rate. The soul of the Xciter D/A is the National Semi metal-can TO-99 current feedback model LME49710NA, direct-coupled to the model LME49713NA TO-99 final-output devices.
  • Page 8: Unpacking And Installation

    If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, you should fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing cartons in case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Operating the CAD Xciter DAC is a simple procedure. It is designed for long-term stability in virtually any home operating environment. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner's manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new CAD Xciter DAC into operation.
  • Page 10: Controls And Displays

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. AC POWER INDICATOR • Indicates power is on when illuminated. 2. SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH • Rotate to select one of four digital inputs. 3. SOURCE INDICATOR LED • Indicates which digital source is active 4.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. S/PDIF DIGITAL INPUT 2. OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT (Toslink) 3. USB DIGITAL INPUT 4. BNC DIGITAL INPUT 5. RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT 6. LEFT CHANNEL OUTPUT 7. AC POWER SWITCH 8. AC POWER CORD JACK 9. AC POWER FUSE PANEL...
  • Page 12: Operation

    SOURCE INPUTS The CAD Xciter DAC accepts 4 digital inputs via the jacks on the rear panel. You can connect via Toslink (optical), BNC, RCA, or USB. If you have any questions concerning the cables you should use, ask your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer for advice.
  • Page 13: Connecting To Your Computer

    The following steps will ensure that you get the most from your system. SELECTING THE OUTPUT DEVICE The CAD Xciter DAC accepts 4 digital inputs via the jacks on the rear panel. You can connect via Toslink (optical), BNC, RCA or USB. If you have any questions concerning the cables you should use, ask your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer for advice.
  • Page 14: Connecting To Other Digital Sources

    CONNECTING TO OTHER DIGITAL SOURCES You can connect a digital source to the Xciter DAC using the optical, single-ended or BNC connectors. The Xciter DAC will lock onto the signal output by the device automatically.
  • Page 15: Service And Care

    Please retain and always use the original shipping carton for shipping the player. NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS Cary Audio Design will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense basis. The standard non-warranty service bench fee is $125, plus charges for parts and materials.
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    5. Accessories, including but not limited to, batteries, cables, mounting hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories, antenna and detachable power cords. 6. Warranty is void if purchase was made from anyone other than an authorized Cary Audio dealer. Who May Enforce the Warranty? This warranty extends to products purchased directly from Cary Audio or an authorized Cary Audio dealer.
  • Page 17 How You Can Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
  • Page 18 International Purchasers (Export Markets) Cary Audio warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States. It provides no other warranties, expressed or implied. If you are living outside of the United States, please consult your local dealer or distributor to determine the details...
  • Page 19 CARY AUDIO DESIGN 1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539 phone 919-355-0010 fax 919-355-0013 www.caryaudio.com o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o...

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