Wadia di122 User manual

Wadia Digital, LLC. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.wadia.com
di122 digital audio decoder
Owner’s Manual

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WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
To prevent the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover or
back. No user-serviceable parts
inside.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as ra-
diators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A ground-
ing type plug has two blades and a third ground-
ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
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replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience re-
ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
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12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
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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 long periods of
time.
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Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splash-
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such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the
a.c. mains, disconnect the AC / DC Adapter from
the a.c. receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable. If the AC /DC Adapter
is provided with a mains power supply cord at-
tachment, the plug of this power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
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19. Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
The remote control supplied with this product contains
a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery
is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just
2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used bat-
teries away from children. If the battery compartment
does not close securely, stop using the product and keep
it away from children. If you think batteries might have
been swallowed or placed inside of the body, seek im-
mediate medical attention.

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3. Reinstall the Battery Cover.
4. Store the battery in a cool dry place for future use
or dispose of the battery in accordance
with the local regulations for lithium bat-
tery disposal. Batteries should never be
thrown away or incinerated.
The Wadia di122 Remote Control uses a long life Lith-
ium Coin Cell type battery. The di122 may be sup-
plied with a battery depending on the country where
the di122 is purchased. When purchasing a battery for
use in the di122 refer to the following list:
Approved Lithium Batteries
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Energizer CR20di122 5004LC1
Panasonic &53$%15004LC1
1CR Lithium Coin Cells contain Perchlorate Material - special handling
may apply. For additional information go to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazaedous
waste/perchlorate/index.cfm
Access to the recessed battery compartment is located
on the Rear of the Remote Control.
Refer to figure 1.
Perform the following steps to install
the battery:
1. Press the tab towards the bottom
edge of the Remote Control and
lift up on the Battery Cover and
temporarily place it aside. Refer to
figures 2 and 3.
The life of the Lithium Battery used in the Wadia
Remote Control is dependent on the actual amount of
use. It is advisable to remove the battery from the Re-
mote Control when it is not to be used for an extended
period of time. This will help to extend battery life
and avoid possible damage to 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. Referring 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 Battery from its packaging.
3. Orient the battery so the + symbol (engraved into
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4. Referring to figures 4 and 5, insert the battery
into the socket. Make sure the battery is touching
both contact points and is seated in the socket.
5. Reinstall the Battery Cover.
6. The Remote Control is now ready for operation.
Battery Installation and Replacement
Battery Installation
Battery Removal
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if the battery is in-
correctly installed. Only install one of the
approved Lithium Batteries listed below.
Figure 1
Battery
Compartment
Figure 2
TAB
Figure 3
LIFT
UP
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3
2
CR2032
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2
0
3
2
Contact
Points
Battery
WARNING
DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
The remote control supplied with this product contains
a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery
is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just
2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used bat-
teries away from children. If the battery compartment
does not close securely, stop using the product and keep
it away from children. If you think batteries might have
been swallowed or placed inside of the body, seek im-
mediate medical attention.
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All of us at Wadia Digital would like to say thank you,
and congratulations for deciding to own this Wadia
di122 digital audio decoder. We sincerely believe this
Wadia product will bring you many years of musical
enjoyment and satisfaction.
Please take a short time to read the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible
with all the features and functions of your new Wadia
Product.
Copyright 2014 © by Wadia Digital, LLC.
Table of ContentsThank You Please Take A Moment
Technical Assistance
If at any time you have questions about your Wadia
product, contact your Wadia Dealer who is familiar
with your Wadia equipment and any other brands that
may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer
wish additional help concerning a suspected problem,
you can receive technical assistance for all Wadia
products at:
Wadia Digital, LLC.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service
If it is determined that your Wadia product is in need
of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can
also return it to the Wadia Service Department. For
assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact
the Wadia Service Department at:
Wadia Digital, LLC.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
The serial number, purchase date and Wadia Dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance
claim or future service. The spaces below have been
provided 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
Introduction................................................................ 6
Performance Features ................................................ 6
Dimensions ................................................................ 7
Installation ................................................................. 8
Connections:
AC/DC Adapter and Rear Panel Connections ............ 9
Connecting to a Preamplifier.................................... 10
Connecting to a Power Amplifier..............................11
Remote Control:
Remote Control Push-buttons................................... 12
Front Panel:
Front Panel Displays, Push-buttons .......................... 13
Operation:
How to Operate the di122 .................................... 14-17
Additional Information:
Photos........................................................................ 17
Specifications............................................................ 18
Packing Instruction................................................... 19
Wadia Digital, founded in 1988, is one of the
original companies dedicated to high performance
digital audio reproduction. Wadia is based on the
philosophy of applying advanced technology to
improve the performance of digital audio compo-
nents.
Wadia has consistently raised the standard for
performance of Digital Audio playback. Some of
the technological innovations pioneered by Wadia
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Our designs are born of a delicate balance of
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1. For additional connection information, refer to the
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to the di122 Digital Audio Decoder.
2. The Main AC Power going to the di122 and any
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until all the system components are connected
together. Failure to do so could result in mal-
functioning of some or all of the system’s normal
operations. When the di122 and other Wadia Com-
ponents are in their Standby Power Off Mode, the
Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each component
is active.
3. The Unbalanced Outputs and Balanced Outputs can
be used simultaneously.
4. The di122’s internal Digital to Analog Converter
Circuitry is designed to decode 2-channel PCM
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the Coaxial, Optical and USB Digital Inputs. Other
Digital Audio Signal Format Types will cause the
Audio Outputs of the di122 to be muted.
5. 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.
6. For additional information on the di122
and other Wadia Products please visit the Wadia
Web Site at www.wadia.com.
General Information and Connector Information
Connector and Cable Information
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced
Output Connectors on the di122. Refer to the diagram
for connections:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output
PIN 3: - Output
Trigger Control Connectors
The Wadia di122 Trigger Input receives an On/Off
signal from +5 to +12 volts.
The Trigger Output will in
turn provide a +12 volt Output
Signal with a total current up to
25mA.
PIN 1 PIN 2
PIN 3
General Information
Trigger
Control
Ground
N/C