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For maximum signal fidelity, set the 

DAC  to 24-bit audio and adjust digital 

volume slightly below 100% at your 

computer. Only control volume from 

the amplifier.

The Element can amplify headphones 

to dangerously loud audio. Listen 

safely to conserve your hearing: 

www.hearingloss.org

Set sampling frequency to match the 

majority of your music (i.e., use 44100 

Hz for 44.1kHz music).

The Element uses a high current 

power supply and runs warm to the 

touch. Avoid covering the top and rear 

sides.

The Element can be safely powered on  

24/7. For maximum relay lifespan, cycle 

power at least once per month.

Do not lift amplifier by knob, or turn 

knob beyond its limits. 

Use gentle force when inserting or 

removing cables. 

To ensure an optimal noise floor, 

always position headphone amplifiers 

as far away as possible from wireless 

devices.

Summary of Contents for The Element

Page 1: ...P P O R T O N L I N E B Y P H O N E B Y M A I L 3 1 4 2 5 2 0 9 3 6 9 3 0 A M 6 P M C S T M O N D AY T H R O U G H F R I D AY C O N TA C T J D S L A B S C O M J D S L A B S C O M S U P P O R T 9 0 9...

Page 2: ...S T E P 0 2 Connect USB cable between your computer and the USB jack Connect headphones to the front Headphone output jack S T E P O 3 S T E P O 4 Press the Power button on the rear side of the ampli...

Page 3: ...ses the integrated DAC so that the amplifier only plays audio from your external source Maximum RCA Analog Input Level High Gain 2 06 VRMS 8 5 dBU Maximum RCA Analog Input Level Low Gain 9 93 VRMS 22...

Page 4: ...TERNAL AUDIO RCA JACKS LINE INPUT EXTERNAL AUDIO TO HEADPHONES HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER DAC USB INPUT NOT USED RCA JACKS LINE INPUT DAC AUDIO TO HEADPHONES HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER DAC USB INPUT NOT USED Automa...

Page 5: ...L AUDIO NOT USED RCA JACKS LINE INPUT EXTERNAL AUDIO NOT USED USB INPUT DAC HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER HEADPHONES MUTE RCA JACKS LINE OUTPUT AUDIO TO SPEAKERS DAC USB INPUT NOT USED EXTERNAL AUDIO HEADPHONE...

Page 6: ...ss org Set sampling frequency to match the majority of your music i e use 44100 Hz for 44 1kHz music The Element uses a high current power supply and runs warm to the touch Avoid covering the top and...

Page 7: ...default playback device To manually select the playback device in Windows Vista 7 8 Right click volume icon in taskbar click Playback Devices set JDS Labs Desktop DAC as default device Suggested Prop...

Page 8: ...U N D I N O N E C H A N N E L Cause Bad cable or incorrect computer settings Solution Check balance settings try another headphone or RCA cable Some Mac OS X systems will pan audio to the Left channe...

Page 9: ...rectives 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC 2002 95 EC Conformity declared for EN55022 2011 EN611000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55024 2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi...

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