Audio Alchemmy DDP-1 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Owner’s Manual DDP-1 Preamp/DAC/Headphone amp PS-5 Power Supply Upgrade...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Legal notifications Warranty information Installation and Usage Tips Connections and Controls Front panel Rear panel Remote control Connecting the DDP-1 to Your Audio System Power supply Interconnect cables 12-volt DC trigger output USB programming input Operation Powering Up the DDP-1...
Page 3: Legal Notifications
page 3 Legal notifications Audio Alchemy is a registered trademark of Audio Alchemy LLC. The information in this owner’s manual is subject to change without notice. The information in this manual is the sole property of Audio Alchemy. Any reproduction in whole or part without the expressed written permission of Audio Alchemy is prohibited.
Page 4: Warranty Information
page 4 The below warranty only applies to AUDIO ALCHEMY product purchased in North America from Authorized AUDIO ALCHEMY dealers. Due to the varied requirements of individual markets, outside of North America, warranty and service requests are the responsibility of the distributor for a given market. If outside of North America please contact your AUDIO ALCHEMY dealer or national distributor for guidance on their warranty policy.
Page 5 page 5 OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state. Some places do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Page 6: Installation And Usage Tips
• Place the DDP-1 where it will not be exposed to moisture or direct sunlight. • Install the DDP-1 where it can get some ventilation. It doesn’t produce a great deal of heat, but using it in a sealed enclosure with no airflow could have long-term negative effects on the unit’s circuitry.
Page 7: Rear Panel
page 7 Rear Panel 1. XLR analog output 2. RCA analog output 3. Coaxial digital inputs 4.12-volt DC trigger output 5. Micro USB programming input (not for audio) 6. Standard AC power supply input 7. XLR analog input 8. RCA analog inputs 9.
Page 8: Connecting The Ddp-1 To Your Audio System
6. Volume +/- controls 7. Mute button Connecting the DDP-1 to Your Audio System Start by turning your power amplifier off. Do not connect the DDP-1’s power supply until all audio connections have been made. Power supply connection: Stock power supply To connect the stock AC power supply that comes with the DDP-1, first connect the power supply’s cable to the coaxial AC power input on the upper right corner of the back of the DDP-...
Page 9: Interconnect Cables
DC outputs on the back of the PS-5, then into the multipin Power Station input near the lower right corner of the DDP-1. Do not plug the PS-5 into the AC wall socket until you have finished making all audio connections. Be sure to disconnect the stock AC power supply before you connect the PS-5 Power Station.
Page 10: Usb Programming Input
10 USB programming input The DDP-1 is field-upgradeable, so you can easily update and tablets as well as most its firmware to add new features and improve operation. Bluetooth speakers and This input does not accept audio signals. To update the headphones).
Page 11: Operation
Operation Powering Up the DDP-1 Once the power supply is connected, simply press the Power button on the front of the DDP-1 or on the remote. We recommend you switch on the DDP-1 on before you switch on your power amplifier.
Page 12: Mute
Mute button again to restore the sound. Using Headphones To use the DDP-1 as a headphone amp, plug a set of headphones into the 1/4-inch jack on the front panel. An adapter can be used for headphones that have a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) plug.
Page 13 Selecting the Digital Filter and Turning Resolution Enhancement Off and On The DDP-1 lets you select one of four digital filters and also activate and deactivate resolution enhancement. You can hear the effects of these features by ear; just select whatever sounds best to you.
Page 14 To use the USB input with a Windows PC, you will need to install a USB driver. This is required for each Windows PC you use with the DDP-1 (if you are using an Apple Mac, no driver is required).
Page 15 Devices Setup Wizard” dialog box. Click Finish and the driver installation will be completed. You will now need to select the DDP-1 as your computer’s audio playback device. First, open your computer’s Control Panel, click on “Hardware and Sound,” then click on “Manage Audio Devices”...
Page 16: Maintenance
00. 2. Make sure the DDP-1 is not in mute mode, which is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. If it is, press the Mute button on the remote or the front panel.
Page 17 If you’re using an analog source device, try swapping the left and right cables leading from it to the DDP-1. If any of these actions restores the sound in the dead channel and cuts the sound in the other channel, the cable is defective and must be replaced.
Page 18 18 For more information about the DDP-1 and other Audio Alchemy products, please visit www.audioalchemy.com.