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and negative terminal connections on any given 

channel.

6. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules 

or regulations. Batteries should never be 

thrown away or incinerated but disposed 

of in accordance with the local regulations 

concerning battery disposal.

7. For additional information on the 321 and 

other Wadia Products please visit the Wadia Web 

Site at www.wadia.com.

1. For additional connection information, refer to the 

owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected 

to the 321decoding computer.

2. The Main AC Power going to the 321 and any other 

Wadia Component(s) should not be applied until 

all the system components are connected together. 

Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning 

of some or all of the system’s normal operations. 

When the 321 and other Wadia Components are in 

their Standby Power Off Mode, the Microproces-

sor’s Circuitry inside each component is active.

3. The Unbalanced Outputs and Balanced Outputs can 

be used simultaneously.

4. The 321’s internal Digital to Analog Converter 

Circuitry is designed to decode 2-channel PCM 

(Pulse Code Modulation) Digital Signal present at 

the Coaxial, Optical and USB Digital Inputs. Other 

Digital Audio Signal Format Types will cause the 

Audio Outputs of the 321 to be muted.

5. The term “Absolute Phase” relative to reproduction 

of sound by Loudspeakers (or headphone) refers to 

the phase of the reproduced signal relative to the 

original signal, retaining the original polarity. This 

applies regardless of the number of audio channels. 

A positive pressure on the microphone is repro-

duced as a positive pressure by the Loudspeaker. 

This would be referred to as “In Phase” reproduc-

tion and is normal. When positive pressure on the 

microphone is reproduced as a negative pressure by 

the Loudspeaker, this would be referred to as “Out 

of Phase” reproduction and is not normal. The vast 

majority of recordings are made with all channels 

in “Absolute Phase”.

The term “Absolute Phase” is not the same as 

“Phase Reversal” where there is a polarity reversal 

between the Amplifier and Loudspeaker positive 

General Information and Connector Information

Connector and Cable Information

XLR Connectors

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced 

Output Connectors on the 321. Refer to the diagram 

for connections:

  PIN 1: Shield/Ground

  PIN 2: + Output

  PIN 3: - Output

PIN 1

PIN 2

PIN 3 

General Information

Summary of Contents for 321

Page 1: ...Wadia Digital LLC 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3539 Fax 607 724 0549 www wadia com 321decoding computer Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...e point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when mov ing the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during light ning storms or when unused for lon...

Page 3: ... the Remote Control Perform the following steps to remove the battery from the Remote Control 1 Press the tab and lift up on the Battery Cover and temporarily place it aside Refer to figures 2 and 3 2 Refering to figure 6 press on the bottom edge of the battery to release the battery from the molded battery socket Then remove the bat tery from inside of the Remote Control 2 Remove the CR2032 Batte...

Page 4: ...ided for you to record that information Serial Number ________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________ Dealer Name _________________________________ Safety Instructions 2 Battery Installation and Replacement 3 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 4 Technical Assistance and Customer Service 4 Table of Contents 4 General Information 5 Connector and Cable Information 5 In...

Page 5: ...odulation Digital Signal present at the Coaxial Optical and USB Digital Inputs Other Digital Audio Signal Format Types will cause the Audio Outputs of the 321 to be muted 5 The term Absolute Phase relative to reproduction of sound by Loudspeakers or headphone refers to the phase of the reproduced signal relative to the original signal retaining the original polarity This applies regardless of the ...

Page 6: ...mic range and extremely low distortion for both Disc and external sources Balanced Outputs The Balanced Outputs allow the connection of long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality Precision Tracking Volume Control Volume levels are controlled by a Digitally Controlled Attenuator System Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display The Front Panel Information Display indicates the Source Selection Sampli...

Page 7: ...best location for your 321 There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the 321 into cabinets Side View of the 321 Front View of the 321 17 7 8 45 4cm 2 7 8 7 3cm 3 3 8 8 6cm 17 7 8 45 4cm 16 7 16 41 8cm Rear View of the 321 17 7 8 45 4cm 16 7 16 41 8cm ...

Page 8: ...ngest possible operating life for any electronic instrument Do not install the 321 directly above a heat generating device such as a Power Amplifier Allow at least 2 inches 5 1cm above the top 5 8 inches 1 6cm below the bottom and 1 inch 2 5cm on each side of the 321 so that airflow is not obstructed Allow 20 inches 50 8cm of depth for airflow and cable connections 321 Side View 20 50 8cm 321 Fron...

Page 9: ...S 2 and 1 for components with a Digital Audio Coaxial Output DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS OPTICAL INPUTS 2 and 1 for components with a Digital Audio Optical Output USB DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT with control signal for connection to a computer UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS analog audio output signals to a Preamplifier or A V Control Center BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS analog audio output signals to a Preamplifier or A V Co...

Page 10: ...put Connection Balanced or Unbal anced may be used simultaneously Analog Audio Connections 1 Connect audio cables from the 321 UNBALanced AUDIO OUTPUTS R L Right and Left con nectors to the unbalanced Aux Input Connectors on the Preamplifier A V Control Center Integrat ed Amplifier or Receiver Note 1 The Balanced Outputs may be used instead of the Unbalanced Outputs Digital Audio Connections 2 Con...

Page 11: ...nnect balanced audio cables from the 321 AU DIO OUTPUTS Right and Left connectors to the balanced Input connectors on the Power Amplifier Note If two Power Amplifiers are used connect the unbalanced AUDIO OUTPUTS L R to the unbalanced Inputs on the second Amplifier Digital Audio Connections 2 Connect a Digital Optical Cable from the 321 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS OPTICAL 1 connector to the CD Player Dig...

Page 12: ...r Wadia Products Press the or to adjust the Volume Level Up or Down Steps thru the Digital Inputs 1 5 for source selection Press MODE to switch power On or Off to the 321 Mutes the audio Press DISPLAY to adjust brightness of the 321 Front Panel Display Press PHASE to change the phase of the Outputs Connections ...

Page 13: ...coding Front Panel DISPLAY indicates the Source Sam pling Frequency Volume Level Percentage Phase Operational Functions and Setup Mode Settings Front Panel Displays Controls Push buttons and Jack SETUP Push button with indicator activates the Setup Mode for changing operational settings Increases the Volume Level Decreases the Volume Level ...

Page 14: ... indicated on the Front Panel Display Refer to figure 2 3 Press the SETUP Push button until the LED above the SETUP Push button is extinguished How to Operate the Setup Mode The Default Settings Chart that follows indicates the Function Name Default Setting and the Page Number for additional information Default Settings Firmware Version Default Settings Function Name Setting Page No AUTO POWER OFF...

Page 15: ...er Mute Press the Remote Control MUTE Push button to mute the Audio Outputs Refer to figure 56 When the Wa dia 321 is muted the Front Panel Display will display a series of dashes where the Volume is normally displayed Refer to figure 52 Pressing the MUTE Push button a second time to un mute the 321 Display Brightness The Front Panel Display Brightness may be changed from the default setting The 3...

Page 16: ... Menu Folder Refer to figure 4 the computer and select the USB Drive with the Media Playback Program The 321 USB Input is compatible with PC Comput ers using Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 Win dows 7 SP1 and Windows 8 SP1 It is also com patible with Apple Macintosh Computers using OS 10 9 Mavericks or later When using a PC Computer with Windows a spe cial Wadia USB Audio Software Driver needs to be i...

Page 17: ...e 321 con t 2 Right mouse button click to bring up the menu and then select the Sound and Audio Refer to figures 14 and 15 3 Select the Speakers Wadia USB Audio and then click on the SET DEFAULT button Refer to figures 16 and 17 Notes 1 When the Wadia USB Audio Product is not connected to your computer the previous default Audio Device will be selected 2 If other Wadia Products with USB Audio Conn...

Page 18: ...Sampling Rate to the active Windows Playback Program Note In general when the original music is recorded at a higher Sampling Rate the result is usually more detail in the music However this higher rate results in consuming larger amounts of stor age space The Sample Rate usually should be set to match the Sample Rate of the music recording being played back ASIO HOSTS CAN CHANGE There are two cho...

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Page 22: ...s 50 60Hz at 30 watts 230 Volts 50 60Hz at 30 watts 240 Volts 50 60Hz at 30 watts Standby Power less than 0 25 watts Note Refer to the rear panel of the 321 for the correct voltage Overall Dimensions Width is 17 7 8 inches 45 4cm Height is 3 3 8 inches 8 6cm including feet Depth is 20 inches 50 8cm including the Front Panel and Cables Weight 25 pounds 11 4 kg net 29 5 pounds 13 4 kg in ship ping c...

Page 23: ... damage Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Depart ment of Wadia Refer to page 4 Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers Quantity Part Number Description 1 034555 Shipping carton only 1 034556 Top foam pad 1 034554 Bott...

Page 24: ...nt of its products is the policy of Wadia Digital who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A Wadia Digital LLC 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www wadia com Wadia Digital Part No 04146801 ...

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