Page 1: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Features of this Product _________________________________ 2 Contents of Package ___________________________________ 3 Compatible Models of iPod/iPhone and PC (OS)_________________3 How to Use this Product ________________________________ 3 1. Checking the Remaining Battery of this Product ______________ 3 2. Charging the Built-in Battery of this Product _______________ 4 Upsampling Function DSD Playback 3.
Page 2: Features Of This Product
* Upsampling (iPod/iPhone only): 48kHz, 96kHz, or 192kHz/32bit (max.) VentureCraft is not responsible for any changes or losses to recorded data, losses of commercial pro t, interruption of business operations, For the analog curcuit pre-ampli er, the low-noise and low-distortion...
Page 3: Contents Of Package
Contents of Package How to Use this Product SounDroid Typhoon main unit Please follow operational procedures 1 to 11 below. USB cable (USB2.0 compatible[A connector - micro B . Checking the Remaining Battery of this Product connector type]) Customer card & Warranty (Japan only) The remaining battery can be checked by the LED color of the toggle switch (R) on the front panel.
Page 4: Charging The Built-In Battery Of This Product
. Charging the Built-in Battery of this Product . Charging iPod/iPhone by this Product's Built-in Battery i DEVICE Connect the USB micro B connector on the rear panel of this product and PC or the USB charging adapter supplied with iPod/iPhone by using the supplied USB cable. The LED color of the toggle switch (L) on the front panel stays red while being charged and becomes green when fully charged.
Page 5: Connecting With Ipod/Iphone
. Connecting with iPod/iPhone . Listening to Music in iPod/iPhone in "iAMP" Mode Connect by inserting the Apple genuine dock cable supplied with iPod/iPhone into the iDEVICE (USB standard A) connector Turn the power ON by the power switch volume knob of this product, turn the power ON by the power switch and set the toggle switch (L) to "...
Page 6: Synchronizing With Ipod/Iphone And Itunes On Pc
. Synchronizing with iPod/iPhone and iTunes on PC Connect the USB micro B connector on the rear panel of CAUTION this product and your PC with the supplied USB cable. Do not change the switches or disconnect the microUSB cable during synchronization.
Page 7: Listening To Music On Pc In "Usb Dac" Mode
. Listening to Music on PC in "USB DAC" Mode Turn the power switch volume knob clockwise until it Check the sound setting on PC and confirm a sound is clicks to turn the power ON. coming. For volume control, adjust the volume on PC. * The built-in battery is charged at the same time.
Page 8: Playing Dsd Audio Files With Foobar2000
Installation of software package Playback settings for DSD formats For Windows PC For Windows PC SounDroid Typhoon is compatible with Windows8/7/Vista/XP. Required software and components for DSD playback (by Installing the audio driver for asynchronous connection and foobar2000) ASIO driver for receiving DSD Native data to the internal DSP.
Page 9 Click [Next]. Installation of Component foo out asio Start internet browser and access to the below URL. License Agreement appears, and click [I Agree] as accepting the agreement. http://www.foobar2000.org/components Install Type appears. Click "ASIO support 2.1.2". Select "Standard installation" and click [Next]. * Link name may di er by updates.
Page 10 Select "foo out asio" and click [Apply]. Installation of foo input sacd Start internet browser and access to the below URL. http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/sacddecoder/files/ foo_input_sacd/ Click "foo_input_sacd-0.6.x.zip". * Link name may di er by updates. Click [Save]. Open the downloaded folder. Double-click "ASIOProxyInstall". This screen appears.
Page 11 Click [Next]. Click [Install]. Installation begins. Set the destination folder for installation. When installation is completed, click [Close] and nish the operation.
Page 12 Setting up foobar2000 Associating the previously downloaded/installed components and tools with foobar2000 and setting up to receive DSD Native in this product. Check this product and PC are connected. Double-click "USB Audio Interface" on PC's Device Manager to check the Property Details. If it does not appear, this product and PC are not properly connected.
Page 13 Open (Components) and click [Install]. Select "foo_input_sacd" and click [Apply]. Select "foo_input_sacd-0.6.x" compressed le and click This screen appears. Click [OK]. [Open].
Page 14 Double-click (Playback). Click (ASIO). * If operating at 64bit OS, put a checkmark on "Use 64- Click (Output). bit ASIO drivers". Select "ASIO:SounDroid_Typhoon" under (Device). Click [Apply] and [OK]. Select "foo_dsd_asio" on (ASIO drivers). Click [Add New] on (Custom channel mappings). Click (Ouput).
Page 15 Select "foo_dsd_asio" under (Driver) on (ASIO Channel Click [Con gure] and check the settings as below. Mapping Editor) and click [OK]. Select "SounDroid_Typhoon" on (ASIO drivers). Click [Add New] on (Custom channel mappings).
Page 16 Select "SounDroid_Typhoon" under (Driver) on (ASIO Click [Con gure] and check the settings as below. Channel Mapping Editor) and click [OK]. By optionally setting up the bit and sample rate above, the sound data is converted DSD to PCM through this product's internal DSP and output.
Page 17 Click [Apply] and [OK]. Select "DSD" under (ASIO Driver Mode) and click [Apply] and [OK]. Click (Tools) and (SACD). Setting up foobar2000 is now completed. Enjoy your favorite DSD sounds in the playlist. * When DSD is playing, it displays like the above.
Page 18: Connecting To Other Audio Devices
. Connecting to Other Audio Devices This product supports both digital and analog input/output. Analog line input Optical digital input Connect an analog output device to the LINE IN/OPT. IN terminal by a 3.5mm stereo mini cable. Connect to the LINE IN/OPT. IN terminal by an optical digital cable.
Page 19: Setting Other Functions
. Setting Other Functions Optical digital output Setting volume Adjust the power switch volume knob. Connect a digital input device to the OPT. OUT terminal by an optical digital cable. PHONE V.LINE OUT OPT. OUT Switching the sample rate and word length of iDevice audio data Sample Rate Variable analog line output...
Page 20: Setting Gain
. Setting Gain Word Length Gain of the headphones can be set by switching the GAIN In power OFF condition, set the WORD LENGTH switch to switch to either [HIGH] or [LOW]. 16/24/32bit position. It enables the headphones with di erent impedance to exert its full performance and to play in high-quality sounds.
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting In case the operation of this product freezes (operation stops), reset this product to the factory setting by turning the volume knob all the way counterclockwise until it clicks, turning OFF the main power, and then turning back ON by turning the volume knob clockwise again. Reconnect iPod/iPhone and this product.
Page 22: Speci Cations
Speci cations Main unit Analog input 3.5mm stereo mini Width 67.8mm Analog line terminal 47k /max input level: about 2Vrms Height 139.0mm Digital output Weight 200g Optical digital terminal 3.5mm optical (round) Main Speci cations Max. output 80mW+80mW (32 ) Analog output 95dB or greater (32 )/192k, 32bit Analog headphone...
Page 23 Power Input DC5V/1A (AC-type USB Charger) Output DC5V/1A Compatible audio data format AAC (16 to 320Kbps), AIFF, AAC (MP4 downloaded from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2-4), Apple Lossless, WAV PCM, DSD Native Supported OS Windows8, Windows7, WindowsVista, WindowsXP, MacOS X v10.7 or later * Supports both Windows 32bit/64bit...
Page 24: Appendix: Input/Output Relations And Toggle Switch Pattern Diagram
Appendix: Input/Output Relations and Toggle Switch Pattern Diagram Headphone Out Variable Line Out Optical S/PDIF Input Output iDevice 80mW 80mW (32 ) About 2Vrms (@47k ) 192KHz/24bit (Max.) 44.1KHz/16bit * 48KHz/96KHz/192KHz 16bit/24bit/32bit Optical S/PDIF 80mW 80mW (32 ) About 2Vrms (@47k ) 192KHz/24bit (Max.) 192KHz/24bit (Max.) Line...
Page 25: Cautions On Use
Cautions on Use In order to use this product safely and prevent accidents, please The battery has a life duration. The usable duration will take the following cautions. become shorter due to aging degradation. Do not keep In order to avoid risks such as re and electric shock, do not charging for a long period of time.
Page 26 For the customers in the USA INFORMATION: If you have any questions about this product: Visit: http://go-dap.com This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Contact: Venture Craft Customer Information Service FCC Rules.
Page 27 About China RoHS Compliance disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that DD Limited it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the 有毒有害物质或元素含有表 environment. 有毒或零部件有害物质电路板附件 CE Notice 铅 (Pb) ○ ○ 汞...
Page 28: Product Support
Product Support Trademarks and Registered Trademarks iPod, iPhone, Made for iPod, Made for iPhone, iTunes, and Mac VentureCraft Inc. Gadget Business Division OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc., in http://www.go-dap.com/ the USA, or other countries. 1-3-5-2F Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023 JAPAN "Made for iPod"...

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