Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 170 Wadia Digital
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17 0 iT ra n s p o r t wi th Universal Doc k for iP od m a n u a l.
Thank Y ou. All of us at Wadia D igital would like to say thank you, and congratulations for purchasing the W adia 170iT ransport Digital iPod integration device. We sincerely believe that your Wadia 170iT ransport is an intelligent investment that will bring you many years of musical enjoyment and satisfaction.
Ta b l e of Co ntents Installation Connections Operation Appendices Wadia Digital – a Brief History 4 Advantages of Digital Audio 6 Optimizing Performance 7 Unpacking 8 Accessories 8 Installing Batt.
Wadia Digit al – a Brief History Wadia Digital, founded in 1988, is one of the original companies dedicated to high performance digital audio reproduction.
Here is a brief list of the technological innovations the W adia engineers have pioneered over the past 20 years: • DigiMaster™ patented algorithm (filter optimized for reproducing music) • Cloc.
Advantages of Digital Audio Digit al audio si gnals can b e proces sed witho ut the addi tive loss es and dist ortion found in analog processing. This loss of resolution is caused by analog circuitry and con nectors i n a signal pa th. The 17 0iT ranspo rt bypass es the dig ital to ana log conversion and analog output stage from the iPod.
Optimizing Preformance For optimum sonic performance when using iPod we highly recommend that you store music at the highest bit rate you can justify . Storing music files at higher bit rates will require substantially more storage space on your computer and iPod, however , the sonic improvement is self evident.
Installation Unpacking Use care in unpacking your Wadia 170iT ransport. Inspect it for any signs of shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do not plug you r W adia 17 0iT ransp ort into any outlet if yo u find shipping damage.
Installing Battery in Remote Control The Wadia 170iT ransport remote control will ship with the required batter y preinstalled. However , you will need to remove the clear plastic insert tab from the battery to allow operation of the remote.
Connections A void static discharge to the inputs or outputs. T o prevent static shocks, touch any grou nded surface, such as t he chassis of any compon ent that uses a grounded 3-prong plug, before connecting or removing a cable.
◆ Connecting to an Audio or Audio/ Video Syst em Back Panel (from left to right) 1 Pow er: The p ower su pply c omes wi th the i T ransp ort. I t is a cust om pow er s up pl y an d th e us e o f an y ot he r po we r su p pl y wi ll v oi d th e i T r an s po rt w ar ra nt y .
Making a Digital Connection Connect your chosen cable from the S/ PDIF Coaxial Digital Audio output on the Wadia 170iT ransport (connection 2 in iT ra nsport Outp uts illustratio n) to the corresponding digital input on your Digital to Analog Convertor , Digital A / V Receiver or Digital Preamp/ Processor .
Making a Component V ideo Connection Connect your chosen cable from the Component V ideo output on the Wadia 170iT ransport (conne ction 5 in the iT r ansport Outp uts illustratio n) to the corresponding Component Video input on your T elevision, A / V Receiver or Preamp Processor .
Operation Supported iPod Models 14.
◆ Connecting the iPod Connect your iPod once you have properly installed the appropriate dock insert. Gen tly sli de the i Pod dow n into t he dock i nser t. Make sure to a lign th e conne ctio n on the bottom of the iPod with the multi-pin metal connector located within the plastic dock insert.
iPod Functionality The Wadia 170iT ransport supports the following iPod models. Each model has its own characteristics which affect the 170iT ransport. iPod nano G1 * wi ll on ly ou tpu t di git al au dio w hi le in t he “e xte nd ed interface” mode.
* “E xt en de d in te rfa ce ” mo de : iP od na no G 1 and i Po d vid eo w il l aut om at ica ll y enter the “exte nded interfac e” mode when d ocked in the 170 iT rans port; the Wadi a logo will displ ay on the iPod scree n indicating dig ital audio output is now availabl e.
Using the Remote Control The W adia 1 70i T rans por t com es wit h a bas ic rem ote control. The basic remote will allow limited control of the iPod. Play/ Pause, Next T rack, and Previous T rack are supported. An optional Wadia cast aluminum r emote is also supported for the same functionality as the basic remote.
Remote Buttons and Functionality | << : This symbol is the previous track button. It T akes the iPod to the beginning of the current track, or to the previous track if the current track is beyond 10 seconds of play . >> | : This symbol is the next track button.
Using the Analog Outputs The W adia 17 0iT ranspo rt cannot output digi tal and ana log audio s imultan eously . Therefore, to use the analog outputs you will have to activate them. T o do this, first insert the iPod into the W adia 170iT ransport. Y ou will have to use the mode button on the remote.
Important Safety Precautions T o get the best performance from your Wadia 170iT ransport, and for your own safety , please read and follow these important safety instructions. 1 Befor e operat ing the W adia 17 0iT ranspo rt please r ead all of t he operat ing and safety instructions.
T rouble Shooting Connections: Do not force any of these connections. If the connection does not go in smoothly , back it out and retry . Damage to the Wadia 170iT ransport or its supplied accessories caused by user error will not be covered under the Manufacturers W arranty .
23 Warranty This Warranty covers the W adia 170iT ransport. W adi a Dig it al wa rra nts t hat t hi s pro duc t sha ll be f re e fro m def ect s in m ate ria ls an d wor km ans hip f or: 1 year for all parts of the product (excluding batteries).
Specifications Digital Output: Coaxial S/ PDIF (RCA) Analog Outputs: Single-Ended Pair (RCA) Video Outputs: S-Video Component Video (RCA) Dimensions (HWD) : 2.7 x 8 x 8 in. 6.86 x 20.32 x 20.32 cm W eight: 2.42 lb. 1.1 kg 1 5 56 Wood la n d Dr i ve . S al i ne .
Please note: The iT ransport is compatible with the current standard S-Video connector only . If you have an iPod video and plan to use an S-Video cable, first confirm that your S-V ideo cable has the appropriate connector termination prior to inserting into the iT ransport.
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