Wadia Digital 27i manual

Information and Operation Manual W A D I A 2 7 i i D E C O D I N G C O M P U T E R[...]

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All of us a t Wadia would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the Wadia 27i Decoding Computer. We sincerely believe that your Wadi a 27i is an intelligent purchase decision that wil l bring yo u many years of musical pleasure and satisfaction. While every new owner is anxious to begin listening, we encourage you to tak e [...]

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A Brief History Unpacking The Accessory Kit Installing the Spiked Feet Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting to AC Power Connecting to a CD Transport or Other Digital Source Choosing a Digital Cable Clocklink Connecting Clocklink Connecting Directly to an Amplifier Connecting to a Preamplifier Optimizing the Analog Output Level Shou[...]

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Wa DIGITAL Wadii Digita l Corporation was founded i n 1988, making it one of the oldest digital audio companies in existence. Wadia was formed by a group of engineers from th e Minneapolis- based 3M Corporation (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing) who had compiled many years of experience in advanced digital an d telecommunications research and dev[...]

After carefully unpacking your Wadia 27i Decoding Computer, inspect it for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. V Do not plug your Wadia 27i Decoding Computer into any outlet if you find shipping damage. Please save all packing materials so the unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need orises. Included in th[...]

Q CHECK VOLTAGE HERE1 v Check to make sure you r Wadia 27i Decoding Computer ha s been manufactured for operation at your A C line voltage . Attempting to us e your Wadia 27i Decoding Computer at any voltage other than specified on the rear of the unit may cause damage which is not covered b y Wadia's warranty. If the voltage specified is diff[...]

v Avoid albwing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or outputs. To prevent static shocks, touch any grounde d surface, such as the Wadia 27i chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. It is unlikely that a static shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the Wadia 27i Decoding Computer circuitr y to “lock-up” (see Lock-U p under T[...]

While the Wadia 27i supports all currently accepted transmission formats for digital audio, we recommend using the glass optical cable that is included in your accessory kit. Wadia Digital was the first company to use glass fiber-optic data transmission in digital audio. We have continually improved this format and believe that it offers the best, [...]

~~~~~~~~~~~~ .:...:.:.:.:*:.:.~.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.* ..:.:... :.:.:>&:$.:.:. ClockLink is a proprietary Wadiadesigned system that improves sonic performance by greatly reducing clock jitter. I n 1990, Wadia became the first company to identify clock jitter as a distortion in CD playback systems and we have been refining our jitter reduc[...]

We strongly recommend that you connect your Wadia 27i Decoding Computer directly to your power amplifier. Even if you purchased your Wadia 27i with the intention of connecting it through a preamplifier, we suggest that you experiment with direct connection to your amplifier. Many listeners are surprised by the improvement in performance over even t[...]

Configuration and operation of the Wadia 27i requires the use of the remote control. *Transport Programming BALANCE DISPLAY f r----i Resolution Enhancement Mode Select* o t PHASE INVERT *Drawer Open / Close i w ii I 0 ;; 6 (ji L-__-JL__,~~~~~,~_,~J I I I o--t---- _ Pause* (j4+ Play* Track Forward /Back* *Repeat Disc ’ I Index* * These buttons ar [...]

Configuration and operation of the Wadia 27i requires the use of the remote control. *Transport Programming BALANCE DISPLAY f r----i Resolution Enhancement Mode Select* o t PHASE INVERT *Drawer Open / Close i w ii I 0 ;; 6 (ji L-__-JL__,~~~~~,~_,~J I I I o--t---- _ Pause* (j4+ Play* Track Forward /Back* *Repeat Disc ’ I Index* * These buttons ar [...]

TURN-ON SCREEN: W h e n p ower is turned on, the Wadia 27i will show the display screen, as shown below, for five seconds. SELECTING AN INPUT: Any of the six inputs on the Wadia 27i can be selected by pressing the Input Select key on the remote control. Each time the Input key is pressed, the next input is selected. For example, if Input 1 is curre[...]

INVERTING ABSOLUTE PHASE: The Wadia 27i has the ability to invert absolute phase in the digital domain. Pressing the Phase Invert key on the remote control will cause the Wadia 27i to invert phase; pressing it again will switch the phase back to normal. Whenever the Phase Invert key on the remote control is pressed, the display will change to the S[...]

Each of the Wadia 27 i digital inputs can be configured to match your system requirements There are three configuration parameters for each input: 1. Configure Input Enabled or Disobled 2. Configur e ClockLink On or Off 3. Configure Input Name ENTERING CONFIGURATION MODE All configuration changes are done in the Configuration Mode. To enter Configu[...]

Each input can be configured as eithe r enabled or disabled: Enabled: If you intend to use an input, configure i t OS enabled. This allows the input to function normally. Disabled: If you do not intend to use an input, configure it as disabled. When an input is disabled, it will not be visible when using the input key on the remote control to selec[...]

Each digital input on the Wadia 27i can be configured as eithe r ClockLink On o r ClockLink Off. Clocklink On: Should be used only with ClockLink sources, such as th e Wadia 27i. ClockLink Off: Should be used with al l non-ClockLink sources. To change the ClockLink configuration for any input, press the Enter key repeatedly until the Configur e Clo[...]

Each input can be named for easy identification of your digital sources. For example, if you have a Wadia 270 connected to Input 1 , you can create a custom input name so that when Input 1 is selected, the display reads: “Wadia 270”. To name an input, begin by pressing the Enter key repeatedly until the Configure Name Screen for that input appe[...]

To eros e a disployed character, replace it with a new character or with a blank space. To insert a blonk space, use the Volume Up or Down key to scroll through the list of available characters until a blank space is displayed. Then press the Track Forward or Track Back key to move to the nex t character you wish to change. Below, the name “Wadia[...]

LOCK-UP If the Wadia 27i experiences a powerful static shock or sudden AC surge, it is possible to “lock- up” the computer circuitry. A locked-up computer may result in erratic display, no output, and no response to remote commands. If your Wadia 27i should lock-up, unplug the AC cord. Wait at least 30 seconds before plugging the unit in again.[...]

To get the best performance from your Wadia 27i Decoding Computer, ond for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. 1. Before operating the Wadia 27i Decoding Computer please read all of the operating and sofety instructions. 2. Never place the Wodia 27i Decoding Computer near heat source s such as radiators, fir[...]

Decoding Software Resampling Rate Digital Processing Capability Digital Resolution Signal Inverting Analog Outputs Digital Inputs Analog Outputs DigiMaster 1.2 64 Times 24 Bits 22 Bits Digital Domain One pair of Balanced (XLR); One pair of Unbalanced (RCA). Both can be use d simultaneously. Six inputs - 2 ST Glass Fiber Optic; 2 SPDIF (BNC); 1 plas[...]

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