Wadia DECODING COMPUTER manual

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    9 DECODING COMPUTER INFORMATION & OPERATING MANUAL[...]

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    SOFTWARE LICENSE IMPORTANT! THIS AGREEMENT SETS FORTH LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE DigiMaster SOFTWARE. The DigiMaster software is copyrighted and patented. It is the proprietary property of Wadia Digital Corp of River Falls, Wisconsin. Title to the Licensed Software is not transferred to the Customer. Customer is granted a nonexclusive lic[...]

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    CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE PRODUCT’S COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. NOTICE This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed [...]

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    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS. . .................................... . .7 FRON T PANEL. . ........................................................................... . .8 FRON T PANEL CONTROLS. . ...................................................... . .9 REMOT E CONTRO L .........................................................[...]

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    Our inspiration, Wadia F. Moses at age 35. T hank you for choosing the Wadia 9 Decoding Computer. Manufactured under strict quality control standards, the Wadia 9 is a superb example of state-of -the-art digital technology We encourage you to read this manual thoroughly and to carefully follow all safety and operating instructions, used properly, t[...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To get the best performance from your Wadia 9 Decoding Computer and for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. 1) Before operating the Wadia 9 Decoding Computer please read all operating and safety instructions. 2) Keep all operating and safety instruction[...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER FRONT PANELS INPUT 1 NO DATA WADI A 9 DECODING COMPUTER: The front panel of the Wadia 9 Decoding Computer is simple and elegant, with only a single information window, with three individual screens, to indicate the status of the unit. All functions are accessed through the remote control. When the digital power supply umbi[...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER INPUT: The Wadia 9 Decoding Computer has 3 Glass Optical digital inputs. The input that is selected through the remote control will be indicated in the information window. Again, if no source is connected to the input, then NO DATA will also appear. If a digital source is connected to the input selected, the information wi[...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER AUDIO MOD E / VIDEO MODE : Throughout the development of Wadia’s product line, caution has always been maintained when dealing with component parts, circuit paths, transmission formats, enclosures, and anything else that can negatively affect the Time Base Information encoded in a digital signal. This is because digital [...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER WADI A 9 POWER SUPPLY: The front panel of the Wadia 9 Power Supply has no lights nor displays any information. WADIA 10 GLASS OPTICAL INTERFACE: The front panel of the Wadia 10 Glass Optical Interface has a series of eigh t LEDs across its face. When AC power is connected to it the first LED, POWER, is illuminated. There a[...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER REMOTE CONTROL The remote control for the Wadia 9 Decoding Computer can also be used to operate the functions of the Wadia 5 PowerDAC, the Wadia 7 Compact Disc Transport and the Wadia 10 Glass Optical Interface. Only the functions that are controlled on the Wadia 9 and Wadia 10 will be described in this Owner’s Manual. -[...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER VOLUME: These keys allow the digital volume control level to be decreased or increased on the Wadia 9 Decoding Computer. There are 100 discreet levels to this volume control varying in size fro m l/5 dB to 1 dB per step. If the Wadia 9 is to be connected to a pre-amplifier to adjust volume, then the level should be set at [...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER REAR PANELS WADI A 9 DECODING COMPUTER: ANALOG OUTPUTS: For maximum convenience and functionality the Wadia 9 Decoding Computer includes both single ended and balanced output connections. The single ended connectors are the gold plated RCA type. The balanced connectors are professional quality XLR type. (Pi n 1 = GROUND, P[...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER u WADIA 10 GLASS OPTICAL INTERFACE: The Wadia 9 has three Glass Optical Inputs. This is to ensure the highest quality digital interconnection between it and digital sources. Certainly, if a digital source component has a Glass Optical Output, it should be connected to the Wadia 9 directly through this connection method. Th[...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER UNPACKING Unpack your Wadia 9 Decoding Computer, Wadia 9 Power Supply, and Wadia 10 Glass Optical Interface and keep all packing materials for future use. To avoid damaging the connectors on the rear of the product, or those on digital output cables, never tip the product back in a way that would put stress on these connec[...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER 10) FOR USE WITH A PREAMPLIFIER: If the Wadia 9 Decoding Computer is to be used with a preamplifier, and if the volume is to be controlled by the preamplifier and not the Decoding Computer, then the Wadia 19 should be set for it’s maximum volume output. To do this, you must press the VOLUM E button on the remote control [...]

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    Wadia 9 DECODING COMPUTER SERVICE If you have a service problem, immediately contact your Wadia dealer. It is important that your Wadia 9 Decoding Computer be serviced only by an authorized Wadia service facility.This will ensure that proper repairs are made and that your Wadia 9 warranty stays in effect throughout the warranty period. BATTERIES Th[...]

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    Wadia 9 SPECIFICATIONS DECODING COMPUTER Resampling Rate 64 Times Decoding Software DigiMaster Accomplished in software and hardware by doing 16 times Spline resampling in DSP and 4 times of 1st orde r LaGrangian resampling in th e DACs. 22-bit s Resolution Digital Volume Control Range Passband Ripple CPU Power Signal Inverting Math Resolution Inve[...]

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