• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room
into a warm one. The condensation generated could destroy the product. Allow
the device to reach room temperature before connecting and using it. This may
take several hours.
• Do not listen to excessively loud music over an extended period of time. This may
damage your hearing.
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the
device.
•
Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an
expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
Operation
• Connect the product to an available USB port of your Windows
®
or Mac computer. Please
refer to “Technical data” for more info on suitable operating systems. The white LED indicator
lamp lights up, when the product is connected to a power supply. The blue LED indicator
lamp lights up, when the system detects a 96 kHz signal. If necessary, adjust the sound
of your computer to 96000 Hz (96 kHz). To do so, please refer to the user manual of your
operating system.
• Use the provided USB-A cable, if the USB ports on your computer allow little space for
connecting USB devices. Furthermore, using the USB-A cable will unburden the USB port,
especially when connecting heavy audio cables.
• Connect the stereo jack plug of your headphones or earphones to the headphone socket of
your product. The delivery scope includes an adapter cable for 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm stereo
jack plugs.
•
Start playing music files on your computer and adjust the volume through the operating
system.
• If you cannot hear any sound, check whether the audio output on your computer must be
set to USB mode.
• Disconnect the product from the USB port after use. Please note that some operating
systems require the product to be ejected first before being physically disconnected from
the USB port.
Cleaning and care
• Unplug this product from the power supply and the connected devices before cleaning.
• Under no circumstances use aggressive cleanings agents, cleaning alcohol or other chemical
solutions since these can penetrate the housing or impair functionality.
•
Clean the product with a dry, fibre-free cloth.
• Store the product in the storage pouch provided.
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the
household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product in accordance
with applicable regulatory guidelines.
You thus fulfill your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
Input voltage/current ..................... 5 V/DC, 0.5 A
Output voltage .............................. max. 2 Vrms
USB standard ............................... USB 2.0
Audio resolution ............................ max. 96 kHz/24 bit
Headphone socket ........................ stereo jack socket (3.5 mm)
Headphone output power ............. max. 125 mW at 32 ohms
System requirements .................... Windows
®
XP Home, Pro, with SP1, SP2, SP3 (32 bit),
7 (32/64 bit), 8/8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit) and higher,
Mac 10.6.8 and higher
Operating conditions ..................... 0 to +40 ºC, 10 % – 85 % RH (non condensing)
Storage conditions ........................ +10 to +70 ºC, 5 % – 90 % RH (non condensing)
Dimensions (L x W x H) ................ 64 x 21 x 10 mm
Weight .......................................... 13 g
Operating instructions
USB Audio DAC 96 kHz/24 Bit
Item no. 1489578
Intended use
The product is intended for converting digital audio signals into analog audio signals with a
resolution of up to 96 kHz/24 bit. The product is to be connected to the USB port of a computer.
The audio socket of the product is intended for connecting headphones or earphones with
3.5 mm jack plug or for connecting a 6.35 mm jack plug using the adapter cable provided. The
delivery scope of the product includes a USB-A cable cable and a storage pouch.
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in
bathrooms, must be avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use
the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged.
In addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc.
Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only
together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company
names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• USB Audio DAC 96 kHz/24 Bit
• Audio adapter cable 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm (length 30 cm)
• USB cable (length 18 cm)
• Storage pouch
• Operating instructions
Up-to-date operating instructions
Download the latest operating instructions from our website www.conrad.com/downloads or
scan the printed QR code. Follow the instructions on the website.
Description of symbols
The symbol with a flash in a triangle indicates health risks e.g. due to electric shock.
The symbol with an exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions
contained in these operating instructions that must be followed.
The arrow symbol alerts the user to the presence of important tips and notes on
using the device.
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety
information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on
proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting
personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/
guarantee.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become
dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high
humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and
protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed
if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height
can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are
connected to the product.
This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in
electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
This publication represents the technical status at the time of printing.
Copyright 2016 by Conrad Electronic SE.
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