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Summary of Contents for Stealth DC-1

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Page 3: ...There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Refer all service to qualified service personnel Do not install the Stealth DC 1 near or above any heat sources such as radiators heating vents or o...

Page 4: ...ld seek service for your Stealth DC 1 by qualified service personnel if any of the following occur 1 The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged 2 Objects or liquid have fallen or spilled into...

Page 5: ...recautions and Explanation of Symbols Introduction 3 About This Manual 4 Features 5 Quick Start 7 Hardware Configuration 13 USB Drivers 15 Setup Menu 16 Care and Maintenance 18 Specifications 19 Troub...

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Page 7: ...imple to use configuration menu system an informative blue OLED display which is bright enough to read from across the studio and control of basic functions via a convenient remote control Of course t...

Page 8: ...DC 1 Many of you are experienced studio professionals and are probably familiar with studio and audiophile D A converters We suggest that you read through the entire manual as we kept things as short...

Page 9: ...DC 1 is fully differential and uses dual independent Analog Devices AD1955 precision multi bit delta sigma DACs each operated in their highest quality internal differential monaural mode for exception...

Page 10: ...ision circuitry in the Stealth DC 1 is provided by a linear power supply with a hefty toroidal power transformer and multiple stages of filtering and linear regulation Solid steel case The solid steel...

Page 11: ...teries in the remote control in the Hardware Configuration section 3 If you are connecting a Windows computer to the DC 1 using the USB input download and install the Windows USB drivers See the USB D...

Page 12: ...for more details 2 Display high visibility blue OLED In normal operation this display shows the selected input and the sample rate of the input signal If there is no input signal then the current Vol...

Page 13: ...ob once to switch the DC 1 from Standby to On After a brief delay the OLED display will illuminate display a welcome message and then switch to normal operating mode Note After turning on the rear pan...

Page 14: ...the section entitled Setup Menu for details 3 Balanced Outputs analog one stereo pair pro level These outputs deliver a standard pro level balanced analog output signal Outputs may be either fixed or...

Page 15: ...entitled USB Drivers for more information Note Use a standard USB cable of reasonable length with certain source computers USB cables over six feet may not be reliable Note Some audiophile USB cables...

Page 16: ...ill get one step brighter when the display is at full brightness the next press will return it to its dimmest setting 3 Mute and Volume buttons The Vol and Vol buttons control the output level of the...

Page 17: ...and the battery terminal Note The screws securing the end cap of the Stealth DC 1 remote control are tiny A screw driver of the correct size is included with your DC 1 Configuring the proper AC line...

Page 18: ...he front edge so lift it up from the back edge and tilt it forward to remove it FRONT Bass Boost Enabled Flat Jumper Settings Headphone Amp EQ Using tweezers or long nosed pliers carefully move the tw...

Page 19: ...UAC2 audio devices without the need for additional drivers the drivers are already built in Some versions of Linux include support for UAC2 audio but not all consult the documenation for your particul...

Page 20: ...e bright triangle to the left indicates the currently active option Once you press the knob and the bright triangle appears to the left of your choice your change is committed it will take effect whet...

Page 21: ...fault 20 dB and 40 dB Note The mute function changes the output level to a fixed preset level the 20 and 40 dB settings are relative to full Volume if you engage Mute while playing the DC 1 at a very...

Page 22: ...a weak solution of dish detergent or other mild cleaning liquid followed by a rag dampened with plain water and dry with a clean rag If it appears that liquid may have spilled into the vents plese di...

Page 23: ...ors One pair unbalanced analog audio consumer level gold plated solid machined RCA One pair balanced analog audio pro level 6 dBV XLR Two headhone connectors front panel 2 x 1 8 stereo mini individual...

Page 24: ...cted on the DC 1 Verify that your source component is providing a TWO CHANNEL PCM signal The DC 1 does not accept multi channel or bitstream signals If your source is a computer verify that you have t...

Page 25: ...ded to be connected to a USB sound device and will NOT work when connected to a DAC Consult the documentation for your device if you aren t sure The DC 1 will appear to a computer as an external USB s...

Page 26: ...t Mode setting to Variable Problem Incorrect sample rate is displayed Reason The display on the DC 1 reliably displays the sample rate it is receiving If the display on the DC 1 shows a different samp...

Page 27: ...ou get service section What will Emotiva do Emotiva will at its option either i repair the product or ii replace the product with a new consumer product which is identical or reasonably equivalent to...

Page 28: ...SR will provide you with a returned material authorization number RMA 3 Ship the product to Emotiva at the following address with the RMA written in large bold numbers on the outside of the box and wi...

Page 29: ...respective owners All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement we reserve the...

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