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Page 1: ...Information and Operation Manual W A D I A 2 7 i i D E C O D I N G C O M P U T E R...
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Page 3: ...se decision that will bring you many years of musical pleasure and satisfaction While every new owner is anxious to begin listening we encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual and famil...
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Page 5: ...a Preamplifier Optimizing the Analog Output Level Should I use Balanced or Unbalanced connection Why should I bypass the Preamplifier Does the Wadia Digital Volume Control compromise resolution Can I...
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Page 7: ...technology refining listening and improving along the way Since the Wadia 2000 new generations of even higher performance designs have been introduced Each step of the way Wodia has raised the standar...
Page 8: ...Place the Wadia 27i on a non marring surface screw one of the spiked feet into the threaded hole in each corner of the bottom panel Position the Wadia 27i where you would like it to reside in your sys...
Page 9: ...cord provided The Wadia 27i employs extensive power line filtering and noise suppression technology It should not be necessary to use power conditioners or after market power cords If you wish to expe...
Page 10: ...e mode See Mute Modes in General Operation Wadia 27i Decoding Computer has six digital inputs Input 1 Glass fiber optical Input 2 Glass fiber optical Input 3 Coaxial with BNC connector Input 4 Coaxial...
Page 11: ...any of these transmission methods depends on the quality of the cable and the sophistication of the transmitter and receiver For example a high quality coaxial cable can outperform a low quality AES E...
Page 12: ...ckLink the system master clock is located very close to the DAC chips in the digital to analog converter system This simplifies the path through which the clock signal must travel minimizing the oppor...
Page 13: ...mplifier s inputs While the Wadia 27i Decoding Computer was designed to be used without a preamplifier it will provide excellent operation in a conventional system with a preamplifier Simply connect t...
Page 14: ...ing BALANCE DISPLAY f r i Resolution Enhancement Mode Select ot PHASE INVERT Drawer Open Close i w ii I 0 6 ji L __ JL__ _ J II I o t _ Pause j4 Play Track Forward Back Repeat Disc I Index These butto...
Page 15: ...ing BALANCE DISPLAY f r i Resolution Enhancement Mode Select ot PHASE INVERT Drawer Open Close i w ii I 0 6 ji L __ JL__ _ J II I o t _ Pause j4 Play Track Forward Back Repeat Disc I Index These butto...
Page 16: ...input the display will indicate this by showing No Data ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Whenever the Volume Up or Volume Down keys on the remote control are pressed the volume on both channels will be increased...
Page 17: ...Wadia 27i display can be turned off completely Several of Wadia s transports will respond to the same key allowing you to control both displays at the same time If the display is turned off it will re...
Page 18: ...Wadia 27i will revert to the last configuration settings that were saved in non volatile memory If none have ever been saved to non volatile memory the Wadia 27i will revert to the factory settings If...
Page 19: ...ns for that input are not available when scrolling through the configuration screens There is no sonic advantage to disabling the unused inputs The Wadia 27i and the original Wadia 27 ore equipped wit...
Page 20: ...nge the ClockLink configuration for any input press the Enter key repeatedly until the Configure ClockLink Screen for the desired input is displayed The picture below shows the Configure ClockLink Scr...
Page 21: ...g either the Volume Up or Down key or Track Forward or Back displays the cursor which appears OS an underscore indicating which character is being modified The Volume Up and Volume Down keys allow you...
Page 22: ...tra characters leaving the desired name as Wodia 270 FACTORY SETTING Each input is named corresponding to the type of input connector is used with it For example Input 1 which has a glass fiber connec...
Page 23: ...Licensed Software is not transferred to the customer The customer is granted a nonexclusive license to use the licensed Software on a single Decoding Computer basis The licensed Software cannot be sh...
Page 24: ...ystem contact a licensed electrician for assistance 4 AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product If an extension cord must be used be sure it is an approved type and has sufficie...
Page 25: ...o working order or at Wadia s option replace a defective Wadia 27i with a similar available roduct at no cost to the owner for labor materials and shipping charges from Wadia Digital River Falls Wisco...
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Page 28: ...Wadia Digital Corporation 624 Troy Street River Falls WI 54022 715 426 5900 FAX 715 426 5665 http www wadia com...