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AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES
Thank you for buying the Audiobyte Technologies Hydra Z digital to digital converter.
You have now one of the finest USB audio interfaces available on the market. The
Hydra Z was designed to give you countless hours of musical enjoyment.
Safety Precautions:
1) This device is meant for indoor use only.
2) Protect device from excessive heat, humidity and liquid filled objects, such as
vases.
3) Clean only with dry cloth.
4) Use earth grounded outlet if applicable.
5) Do not move the device while operational.
6) Lightning or static electricity can affect normal operation of the apparatus. Make
sure that it is unplugged during a thunderstorm. If the device is affected by one
of these conditions and stops behaving as it should, a power reset usually
resumes it's normal operation.
HYDRA Z Owner's Manual
HYDRA Z usb audio bridge
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- Page 1 HYDRA Z usb audio bridge HYDRA Z Owner’s Manual Thank you for buying the Audiobyte Technologies Hydra Z digital to digital converter. You have now one of the finest USB audio interfaces available on the market. The Hydra Z was designed to give you countless hours of musical enjoyment.
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Page 2: Front View Diagram
AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA Z Owner’s Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION : USB to digital audio converter (one input, 6 outputs) and clock generator. Outputs are : S/PDIF RCA, S/PDIF BNC , AES/EBU, Toslink, I2S (LVDS), BNC Wordclock or Masterclock. FRONT VIEW DIAGRAM:... - Page 3 ASIO package is available. For Mac and Linux users, the device is recognized natively (no drivers are needed). 2) Connect your Hydra Z to a computer using a proper USB cable. The power USB led (“2” from the front view diagram) will turn on. The default data led (“3” from the front view diagram) will turn on.
- Page 4 For jumper settings, see below. Make sure that you have the latest firmware uploaded in your Hydra Z. Present settings are for firmware 1.06. If you have no sound or distorted sound over the I2S output, alter J22 or J24..26 setting.
- Page 5 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA Z Owner’s Manual HYDRA Z UPDATE PROCEDURE The Hydra Z can be easily updated via the it’s usb input. All that is needed is to play bitperfect special update track provided product page. First http://audiobyte.net/products/hydra-z and download the file under the “Latest Firmware”. Extract the wav file from the zip.
- Page 6 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA Z Owner’s Manual 7. Wait for the driver to be copied and then click Finish: 8. Connect the USB to I2S adapter to the PC. In the dialog below, select “No, not this time” and then click “Next”.
- Page 7 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA Z Owner’s Manual 9. In the new window select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next”. 10. Click the “Continue Anyway” button.
- Page 8 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA Z Owner’s Manual 11. Wait for the files to be copied and click “Finish”.
- Page 9 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA Z Owner’s Manual AUDIOBYTE LIMITED WARRANTY TWO (2) YEARS WARRANTY COVERAGE: met. Failure to follow all requirements can AUDIOBYTE warranty obligation is limited to result in delay. the terms set forth below. WHAT IS NOT COVERED - EXCLUSIONS AND...
- Page 10 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA Z Owner’s Manual • Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse, neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Audiobyte. • Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or for lost data or lost software.
- Page 11 AUDIOBYTE TECHNOLOGIES HYDRA Z Owner’s Manual Document version and performed modifications: Version Date Description 1.00 02-01-2015 Initial release...
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