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CAD Audio Transport

User Manual

for Serial Number: CATXXX

Version 1.5

December 2016

Summary of Contents for CAT SERIES

Page 1: ...CAD Audio Transport User Manual for Serial Number CATXXX Version 1 5 December 2016...

Page 2: ...work properly if a wifi Ethernet extender or mains power line Ethernet extender is used 1 Connections to the CAT Here is a picture of the back panel of the CAT and the basic connections that must be m...

Page 3: ...to use an Android Tablet along with BubbleDS Next software for controlling music playback on your CAT If you have never used a Android tablet before there will be a learning curve To start with there...

Page 4: ...internet This is done by connecting your home router to the yellow Internet port shown above with an Ethernet cable If that is not possible your router is too far away please speak to your dealer for...

Page 5: ...ng BubbleDS Next All audio playback applications on any tablet will take some time to learn how to operate If you have never used software like this please be patient The logic takes some time to get...

Page 6: ...y you see If you do not click on whatever is showing and choose the CAT library If the JPLAYStreamer or CAT music library is not available something in the previous steps was done incorrectly and you...

Page 7: ...click on the Artist icon and you will have access to the various artists that are in the CAT music library If a single artists has more than one album you will see that when you click on the artists n...

Page 8: ...ly starting with the first track of the album If you click on Enqueue the entire album will be loaded onto the very end of the playlist and start playing after all the current tracks in the playlist h...

Page 9: ...choice In the above example we have 2 saved playlists that we used at the Munich Audio show You can also add the current playlist to an older playlist by clicking on that playlist name as shown above...

Page 10: ...is you cannot do any damage Play around with BubbleDS Next and get comfortable At the bottom of the screen there are 4 options NOW PLAYING PLAYLIST LIBRARY and RADIO Start playing a track or album an...

Page 11: ...he playlist amongst a few other options If you ever have any issues with BubbleDS Next the best thing to do is to completely shut it down and then reopen the app Doing this will also force the app to...

Page 12: ...e of the DAC from the iPad It is crucial that you have a strong wifi signal and a properly setup Network If you have intermittent issues with BubbleDS Next the problem is most likely your wifi signal...

Page 13: ...Desktop These are username XXX password XXX 7 Importing CDs The CAT uses a customized version of dBpoweramp for importing CDs and downloading of Metadata Importing is completely automated Just insert...

Page 14: ...to import in secure mode along with AccurateRip which we feel gives the best results The CAT is configured to import in WAV format which CAD recommends 8 Placement The four feet are not attached so y...

Page 15: ...d incorrectly The following screen shows one option of the JPLAY configurations To open this screen on the CAT click on the JPLAY Settings icon on the desktop For the best sound quality It is crucial...

Page 16: ...highly modified The above software is your property Your Windows Operating System Product Key is XXXXX Do not ever update the Windows operating system All facilities to do this have been removed or d...

Page 17: ...nd will not appear properly in Kazoo or BubbleDS Next This is especially true for older files in WAV format Improper metadata can be frustrating and it is best to ensure that the metadata is correct b...

Page 18: ...DoP In our opinion the best sound quality from non DSD files comes from using the Ultrastream setting in JPLAY so it is configured that way from the factory You can of course try other settings With...

Page 19: ...m Audio line out x 1 3 5mm Microphone input x 1 File compatibility WAV or lossless FLAC are what CAD strongly recommends The CAT is preconfigured to import CDs to WAV format The following formats are...

Page 20: ...nd associated labour required to correct such defects in materials or workmanship arising and advised to your retailer during a period of two 2 Years from the original date of purchase Computer Audio...

Page 21: ...to follow instructions supplied with the CAD Audio Transport In particular failure to provide the CAT and or its power supply with sufficient ventilation Computer Audio Design Limited sells the CAD A...