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Features

• High-quality stereo D/A converter.
• Compact desk-top size: 5.2” x 3.2” x 1.2”.
• S/PDIF digital input on an RCA connector.
• Unbalanced analog outputs on independent left and right

1/4” jacks.

D/A Converter

• 20-bit, stereo D/A, delta-sigma with 128x oversampling.
• Dynamic range of 102 dB (A-weighted).
• Sample rate automatically locks to digital audio signal

received at S/PDIF input.

Front Panel

• “Data Valid” LED indicates valid incoming digital data.

Panels - Fig. 1

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FLYING CALF D/A

S/PDIF D/A CONVERTER BOX

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Summary of Contents for midiman Flying Calf D/A

Page 1: ...4 Panels Fig 1 4 Panel Description 5 Front Panel 5 Rear Panel 5 Installation and Typical Setup 6 Typical Setup Fig 2 7 Operation 8 Internal Jumper Settings Fig 3 9 Troubleshooting 10 Specifications 11 Lifetime Limited Warranty 12 Flying Calf D A MANUAL 1 Version DA 041100 ...

Page 2: ...nt off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver 4 consult the dealer or an experi enced audio television technician NOTE Connecting this ...

Page 3: ...manual assumes you have a basic understanding of D A conversion and digital audio If after reading this manual you need additional tech support or if you have comments or sugges tions we invite you to contact us directly by any one of the fol lowing methods MIDIMAN 45 E Saint Joseph Street Arcadia CA 91006 2861 Technical Assistance 626 445 8495 Fax 626 445 7564 Internet Tech Support techsupt midim...

Page 4: ...ight 1 4 jacks D A Converter 20 bit stereo D A delta sigma with 128x oversampling Dynamic range of 102 dB A weighted Sample rate automatically locks to digital audio signal received at S PDIF input Front Panel Data Valid LED indicates valid incoming digital data Panels Fig 1 S PDIF IN ANALOG OUT R L 9 VDC DATA VALID POWER FL YING CALF D A S PDIF D A CONVERTER BOX 1 2 3 5 4 6 ...

Page 5: ...plied to the unit Rear Panel 4 Power connector For connection to the Calf s external wall wart power supply The Flying Calf uses a 9 Volt DC 300 milliamp or larger center pin positive supply 5 Analog Out Right and Left These are the analog audio out puts from the Flying Calf s D A converter These 1 4 jacks provide unbalanced line level signals Each jack provides a tip sleeve type of connection 6 S...

Page 6: ... example a good quality video cable has these same characteristics After all connections are made power up the Flying Calf by pressing the Power button on its front panel IMPORTANT Before powering up the Flying Calf turn off or turn down any amplifiers or mixers connected to the Flying Calf s audio outputs Since it may take several milliseconds to acquire and lock onto an S PDIF signal the Flying ...

Page 7: ...7 Typical Setup Fig 2 FL YING Calf D A SPEAKERS POWER AMP S PDIF Out DIGITAL AUDIO CARD Inside PC S PDIF In Audio Out Right Audio Out Left ...

Page 8: ...n out puts stereo analog audio to the internal output amplifiers The left channel output amplifier drives unbalanced audio to Left Analog Out jack and the right channel output amplifier drives unbalanced audio to Right Analog Out jack The analog outputs of the Flying Calf provide line level audio sig nals typical of most consumer audio components The output level is adjustable however and may be s...

Page 9: ...9 Internal Jumper Settings Fig 3 JP1 JP2 JP1 JP2 for 2 V rms standard JP1 JP2 for 1 V rms 6 dB option Jumpers JP1 JP2 ...

Page 10: ...our mixer or amplifi er before powering up the Flying Calf or changing sample rates Symptom When applying a digital signal to the Flying Calf the Calf s Data Valid LED light is erratic or doesn t light at all Solution The S PDIF digital signal may be invalid or the S PDIF cable may be faulty Symptom Valid digital data is coming into the S PDIF input the Data Valid LED is lit but there is no audibl...

Page 11: ... 5 2 x 3 2 x 1 2 Power Supply 9 volt DC center pin positive 300 mil liamps or larger D A Converter Full Scale Output Level 2 volts RMS unbalanced jumper switchable to 1 volt RMS unbalanced Frequency Response 20 Hz to 22 kHz 0 5 dB Dynamic Range 102 dB A weighted ...

Page 12: ...ent fee The customer will have the option to pay this fee and have the unit repaired and returned or not pay this fee and have the unit returned unrepaired The remedy for breach of this limited warranty shall not include any other dam ages MIDIMAN will not be liable for consequential special indirect or similar damages or claims including loss of profit or any other commercial damage even if its a...

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