Consonance D-Linear 6 User Manual

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D-Linear 6

24bit/192khz Decoder

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment, please
ensure that you read this manual in its entirety before
attempting to operate the equipment. Please retain this
manual for future reference.

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE ANY PARTS OF
THE EQUIPMENT COVER. THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ALL SERVICING MUST BE
CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNINGS

Do Not Disassemble

Do not attempt to service the equipment beyond that described in this manual. Touching the
equipment’s internal parts could result in severe personal injury. All other servicing or
problems as listed below should be referred to qualified Consonance service technicians:

• The power supply cord or plug has been damaged

• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the equipment

• The equipment does not appear to function normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance

• The equipment has been dropped or the enclosure damaged
Do not under any circumstances allow anyone to modify your Consonance equipment without
first checking with Opera Audio, your dealer, or your distributor. Unauthorized modifications
will invalidate your guarantee.

This icon marks a presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This icon marks important operating, maintenance and service information that should be
read to prevent possible personal injury

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Power Lines

In case of connecting a tuner, an outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. If
an outside antenna is connected to the system, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up of static charges.

Power Source

The equipment should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in this
manual or as marked on the equipment.

Lighting

Consonance hi-fi system can be damaged by lightning. Power amplifiers are particularly at
risk and therefore should be turned off when there is risk of lightning strike. For complete
protection all mains plugs and any aerial cables should be disconnected when not in use.

Cleaning

Never clean with furniture polish, benzene, or volatile liquids. Dust periodically with a clean,
soft paint brush. Fingerprints can be removed with a moist polishing cloth.

Ventilation

The equipment should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation.

1. The equipment must not be placed on bed, sofa, or similar surfaces, that may block the
ventilation openings,

2. The equipment must not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet
that may impede the flow of air.

3. The equipment should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
register, stoves, or other electronic appliances that produce heat. This equipment is not
intended for commercial use.

Water and Moisture

The equipment should not be used near water, e.g., near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool etc. Similarly, do not placed objects
filled with liquid, such as vases on top of the equipment.

Grounding or Polarization

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the amplifier.

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Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION 4

2. UNPACKING & SET-UP 4

3. GENERAL WARNINGS 5

4. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 5

5. OPERATING TIPS 5

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 6

7. WARRANTY 7

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Introduction

Thank you for the purchase of the D-Linear 6 Decoder . Opera Audio welcomes you to the growing
number of discerning audiophiles who own Opera Audio products. This manual has been prepared to
help you to maximize your enjoyment of the performance and features of your new Consonance
equipment. Please study this manual carefully and become acquainted with all the features, operation
and capabilities of your new Consonance equipment. Should you have any questions, or desire
information on other Opera Audio products, please contact your local Opera dealer.

Unpacking & Set-up
Unpacking

Before any Opera Audio product leaves the factory it is carefully inspected for physical imperfections as a
routine part of Opera Audio's stringent systematic quality control. After you have unpacked the equipment,
carefully inspect for any physical damage. Save the shipping carton and packing materials as they are
essential for future use to reduce the possibility of transportation damage.

Set-up

Check Equipment Voltage

Ensure that the operating voltage of the amplifier, check the shipping carton label and/or owners manual,
conforms to the delivery voltage of your local power supply (i.e. 240V / 230V / 220V / 115V / 100V AC
dependent on country).

General Warnings

Every piece of Consonance equipment is designed to produce the finest sound quality that can be
achieved, by avoiding compromise wherever possible. This can lead to circumstances that may be
unfamiliar to the equipment owner. The material that follows contains advice specifically related to
Consonance equipment as well as more general warning about the use of domestic audio products.

Troubleshooting Guide

Equipment problem could also be caused by fault in any part of the system or its installation. As Legal
consumer protection varies from country to country, you should always first consult the local dealer for
any technical problems that you may experience. Please contact your local distributor or Opera Audio at
the address in the back of this manual for any difficulties that cannot be resolved.

Certain Consonance equipment is made in special versions for different territories as a result it is
impracticable to arrange international guarantees. Please establish appropriate guarantee arrangements
with your own dealer at the time of sale. We are always available to offer help and advice. It is essential
that repairs and updates are only carried out by authorized Consonance dealer or Opera Audio factory.
As many Consonance components are custom made and specially matched, the replacement parts must
be ordered through Opera Audio or its representative. Our dealer will have all relevant information about
the service in your area and will ensure that you equipment is serviced without delay.

If for some reason, there are no service facilities available in your area, please ship the equipment to the
address listed at the back of the manual.

Please note that you are responsible for all shipping charges, insurance, and re-importation to your
country, and duty arrangements.

GENERAL TIPS

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1.Digital inputs select (1 is Coaxial input, 2 is Optical input, 3 is AES input, 4 is 24Bit USB input)

2.Meter

3.Headphone output jack

4.Headphone volume control

5. Unbalanced analog outputs Phono/RCA right/left.

6. Balanced analog outputs XLR right/left

7. Co-axial digital input

8. Optical/Tos-link digital input

9. AES digital input

10. AC Power connection 240V / 230V / 220V / 115V / 100V AC dependent on country

11. Fuse 0.5A

12. Power switch

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USB input

The Decoder has two types of analog audio outputs: unbalanced audio signal with RCA plugs (phono
plugs) and true balanced audio signal with XLR plugs (pin 2 is positive phase, pin 3 is negative phase
and pin 1 is chassis earth).

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The Decoder has got RCA standard co-axial, Optical/Tos-link and AES digital input.

The meter function

No signal coming into

When the receiver is receiving signals

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Signal output : 2.5V RMS ( RCA,XLR)
Digital inputs: 1 Coaxial, 1 Optical,1 AES and USB digital inputs
Analog outputs: Gold plated RCA / phono unbalanced and gold plated XLR balanced, Gold plated

6.5mm headphone jack
Frequency response: 0 Hz-50 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 118dB ( RCA,XLR)
Distortion ：Less than 0.002% ( RCA,XLR)

Dimensions / Weight ：100mm x 225mm x 320cm (HxWxD) / 3.5 kg (net)

Warranty

Opera audio guarantees each product manufactured by us to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to making good at our

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factory any part or parts thereof which shall, within 1 year after delivery to the original purchaser, be
returned to us with transportation charges prepaid, and which an examination shall disclose to have been
thus defective; this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all
other obligations or liabilities on our part. This warranty shall not apply to any Opera audio product which
shall have been repaired or altered outside of our factory in any way so as to affect its stability, nor which
has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. Warranties of the vacuum tubes are by the
respective manufacturers, usually 90 days.

Please mail or e-mail the Registration Card to the address as follows:

Registration Card

Name
Address

City
State
Zip
Email
Telephone
Model
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer

The Opera Audio Co., Ltd.
No.2 JiuXianQiaoLu

ChaoYang District
Beijing, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]
www.opera-consonance.com