North Star Fluxio Operating Manual

Fluxio

Operating Manual

North Star Design

®

Fluxio

192kHz/32bit USB DAC

Rev. 1.0 August 12

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the European Community.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your North Star Design®
Fluxio.

1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any

cables, or when cleaning any component.

2. This product must be terminated with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth

ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used.

3. AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product.

4. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components.

5. NEVER operate this product with any covers removed.

6. NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.

7. NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.

8. NEVER bypass any fuse.

9. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.

10.NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your North Star Design® retailer.

11.NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.

12.NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

13.ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.

14.ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.

RoHS Compliant Information

This statement clarifies North Star Design srl product compliance with the European Union directive

2002/95/EC,or, RoHS (Restrictions of Hazardous Substances). As of July 01, 2006, All North Star Design
products placed on the European Unionmarket are compliant (containing quantity limit weight less than or equal

to 0.1% (1000 ppm)of any homogeneous Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr VI), and
flameretardant Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) or Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)).

Introduction

Welcome to the North Star Design “family” and congratulations on your purchase of what is
unquestionably one of the world’s finest audio Digital-to-Analogue converter. With its combination of
features, precision electronic circuitry and accurately machined chassis components throughout, your
Fluxio will offer you many years of musically satisfying enjoyment. Please take a few moments to read
the remainder of this Operating Manual. A thorough understanding of the operational features will
allow you to gain the maximum performance and ease of use for which this DAC was designed.

Enjoy the music!

Initial Inspection

Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container, packing material, DAC or
accessories are damaged or missing, notify your dealer and the shipper (if a claim is to be made).
Note: Many shippers require notification and an inspection within twenty-four (24) hours of delivery
to ascertain the nature of damages incurred.
Your Fluxio has undergone extensive performance evaluations, listening tests, quality control
inspections and a minimum twenty-four (24) hour burn-in period prior to shipment and should be in
a perfect operational condition upon receipt. If the DAC does not operate correctly, please notify
your dealer immediately.
We strongly suggest that you save all packing materials. If the DAC is returned to your dealer the
original packing materials must be used for shipment. Neither North Star Design nor the shipper
can be held responsible for damages incurred during transit if the original factory packing is not
used. All factory returns require that a Return Authorization number be issued by North Star Design
prior to shipment.

Contents

Ensure that all of the auxiliary components listed below are enclosed into the box.

1 One (1) Operating Manual
2 One (1) Operating Instructions
3 One (1) AC power cable
4 One (1) USB2.0 cable
5 One (1) CD-ROM with drivers (included in the Operating Manual)
6 One (1) Remote control
7 One (1) warranty card (in some countries warranties are provided by the respective importer)

Installation

Locate the Fluxio as close as possible to its final installation point. Allow access to the rear panel for
making connections.

Front & Rear Panel Function Controls

Before attempting any system interconnection, please familiarize yourself with the front and rear
panel controls of the Fluxio. The descriptions below refer to the numbers and letters associated with
the features in the diagram above.