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Ion Power DAC 

 

User Guide 

 
 

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Safety Precautions 

! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!

 

To get the best performance from your EXOGAL Ion, and for your own safety, please read and follow 
these important safety instructions. 

1.

 

Before operating the EXOGAL Ion please read all operating and safety instructions.  

2.

 

Never place the EXOGAL Ion 

near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, 

stove, or other 

appliances that produce heat. Avoid placing the EXOGAL Ion where it will be subject to direct 
sunlight or low temperatures. 

3.

 

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 sufficient current carrying capacity to power this 

product.  

4.

 

Before cleaning the EXOGAL Ion, always disconnect the power supply cord. Use a soft cloth and, 
if necessary, dampen with plain water. Never apply water, or any other cleaner, directly to the 
chassis.  

5.

 

If you smell smoke, or an abnormal smell, immediately unplug the EXOGAL Ion from the power 
supply and contact your EXOGAL dealer.  

6.

 

Unplug unit if it becomes wet.  

7.

 

 THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE EXOGAL Ion!  

 

Do not attempt to repair or modify your EXOGAL Ion  

 

All service should be performed by qualified service personnel  

Содержание Ion Power DAC

Страница 1: ...EXOGAL 4657 Aspen Ridge Circle Eagan MN 55122 www exogal com Ion Power DAC User Guide ...

Страница 2: ...ny non EXOGAL product The EXOGAL Ion PowerDAC is not a traditional Class D Digital Amplifier It is a first of its kind amplification product that modulates power directly as opposed to pushing power through an amplifier circuit We think that you will find the Ion PowerDAC to be the fastest amplifier on the market which will reveal transient passages and details in your music that you ve never hear...

Страница 3: ...rs as intended connect the Red of the speaker to the Red of the Ion and vice versa with the Black WARNING If you connect test or measurement equipment to your Ion you must ensure that the Ground leads of your equipment are isolated from AC or Earth Ground Failure to observe this precaution has the potential to damage the Ion s output section and will void your warranty Do not under any circumstanc...

Страница 4: ...and flakes off you have the risk of a short circuit While the Ion PowerDAC like virtually all other amplifiers on the market today employs a protection mechanism against short circuits these interruptions are annoying and the protection circuits can weaken over time making amplifiers and PowerDACs more sensitive to going into protection under low impedance conditions Secondly these types of cables...

Страница 5: ... Connecting to AC Power The best performance is obtained when the EXOGAL Ion is plugged directly into the wall with the power adapter provided The EXOGAL Ion has some power conditioning and surge suppression built in It should not be necessary to use surge protectors power conditioners or aftermarket power cords some of which may degrade the sonic performance If you wish to experiment with any of ...

Страница 6: ...e 5 Power Connect the EXOGAL Ion Power Supply to the 4 pin XLR connector on the back of the EXOGAL Ion PowerDAC Insert the connector fully until the lock mechanism engages with an audible click Pins 1 2 24V DC Pins 3 4 Ground ...

Страница 7: ...nents to seamlessly connect integrate and communicate While the EXONET Input connector may look like an HDMI connector it is not an HDMI connector To connect the EXOGAL Comet to the EXOGAL Ion PowerDAC insert the included EXONET cable into the EXONET Input connector of the Ion PowerDAC Insert the other end of the EXONET cable into the EXONET Output connector on the Comet ...

Страница 8: ...u stack the Comet on top of the Ion then you limit the chassis ability to remove heat from the Ion You won t damage the Ion but you may find it shutting down unexpectedly due to a thermal overload under some listening conditions In order to prevent thermal shutdowns of the Ion PowerDAC simply ensure that there are several inches of free space around the Ion for proper cooling The Ion does not emit...

Страница 9: ...binding post and the negative terminal of the speaker connects to the negative binding post Bare Wire If you use bare wire make sure that the stripped wire goes through the hole in the center post of the binding post before you spin down the binding mechanism Do not attempt to use larger than 4 gauge wire in the binding post Do not attempt to snake or curve wrap a larger wire around the post you w...

Страница 10: ...cept lugs with an outer width of 0 55 14mm and a post diameter of 0 3125 8 mm Attach your speaker wire to the spade lugs using the technique dictated by your choice of lugs always follow the lug manufacturer s instructions Once the wire is firmly attached to the lugs insert the lugs through the gap in the bottom of the lug designed to accept the lug Do not modify the binding post to accept a large...

Страница 11: ...lash Red During this time the Ion s main processor is starting up After a few seconds you will see a rapid flashing of alternating Green and Amber During this period the Ion is initializing its audio power section When the Ion has fully booted and completed initializing the audio power section it will be in Standby mode and the LED will be a solid Amber Selecting the Ion When the Ion is selected a...

Страница 12: ...eenter Mute mode by pressing the Mute key on the remote or the application The Ion supports the Comet s half mute and full mute modes Other LED Flash Modes The Ion can give you a tremendous amount of information via the multicolor LED For example Errors If the Ion detects an overload such as a short or an over temperature condition The LED will rapidly flash Amber alerting you to a condition that ...

Страница 13: ...12 Other Situations If the LED is either slowly or rapidly flashing between Red and Green the Ion has suffered an internal error Cycle the power and see if the error clears itself If it does not contact your dealer for service ...

Страница 14: ...m serial connector is used to update the Comet s internal firmware When the Comet and Ion are connected using their Serial ports the firmware in both units can be upgraded using the same update utility USB Control The USB Control connector allows the Ion to be controlled via an automation system just like the Comet and it is also used during the firmware update process It is a standard micro USB co...

Страница 15: ...MPING FACTOR 30 into 1 ohms 100 into 4 ohms OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 100Hz 0 03 ohms DYNAMIC RANGE 105dB A weighted INPUT VOLTAGE FOR MAX OUTPUT NA Direct Digital Input INPUT CONNECTION EXONET proprietary digital interface OUTPUT CONNECTION 3 way Binding Post OPERATING POWER 800 W Max Typical 50W STANDBY POWER 2 W OPERATING VOLTAGES Universal 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz SIZE 1 875 x 7 45 x 11 5 in 47 6 x 190 x 29...

Страница 16: ...put and no response to remote commands If your EXOGAL Ion should lock up unplug the AC cord Wait at least 30 seconds before re plugging in the unit If the unit still does not operate normally contact your dealer Environmental Care EXOGAL makes every effort to be an environmentally conservative company We appreciate it if our customers join our efforts Please dispose of all packaging in a responsib...

Страница 17: ...sion 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 sufficient current carrying capacity to power this product 4 Before cleaning the EXOGAL Ion always disconnect the power supply cord Use a soft cloth and if necessary dampen with plain water Never apply water or any other cleaner directly to the chassis 5 If you smell smo...

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