Wadia Digital 170, iTransport with Universal Dock for iPod User Manual

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170 iT ra ns po rt
withUniversal Dock for iPod
Thank You.
All of us at Wadia Digital would like to say thank
you, and congratulations for purchasing the Wadia
170iTransport Digital iPod integration device. We
sincerely believe that your Wadia 170iTransport is
years of musical enjoyment and satisfaction.
We understand how eager you are to begin listening
and we want you to become familiar with the full
capabilities of the Wadia 170iTransport. However,
before powering on the device, we encourage you to
look through the manual and pay special attention
to the sections highlighted with an ◆.
Tab le of Contents
Wadia Digital – a Brief History 4 Advantages of Digital Audio 6 Optimizing Performance 7
Installation
Connections
Operation
Appendices
Unpacking 8 Accessories 8 Installing Battery in Remote Control 9
Connecting to AC Power 9
Installing iPod Dock Inserts 9
Choosing a Digital Cable 10
Connecting to an Audio or Audio Video System 11
Supported iPod Models 14
Connecting the iPod 15 iPod Functionality 16 Using the Remote Control 18 Using Analog Audio Outputs 20
Environmental Care 20 Important Safety Precautions 21 Trouble Shooting 22 Warranty 23 Specifications 24
Wadia Digital – a Brief History
Wadia Digital, founded in 1988, is one of the original companies dedicated to high performance digital audio reproduction. Wadia was formed by a team of engineers from the Minneapolis based 3M Corporation (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing) who shared many years of experience in advanced digital telecommunications research and development. In the early 1980’s, these engineers became intrigued by the emerging compact disc technology. Disappointed with the sound quality of early CD players, they examined the workings and designs of these early components and found them to be unsophisticated when compared with the technology available in other areas of digital design. In response, they founded Wadia Digital – a company based on the philosophy of applying advanced technology to improve the performance of digital audio components. Wadia’s first product, the Wadia 2000 Decoding Computer, was an absolute breakthrough in digital audio. For many discerning listeners, it proved that Digital Audio was a musically responsive, evolving, and engaging format.
Building on a tradition of excellence, Wadia continues to develop innovative technology; refining, listening, engineering, and improving along the way. Since the Wadia 2000, new generations of industry-leading designs have been introduced and embraced by listeners around the world. Each step of the way, Wadia has consistently raised the standard for performance of Digital Audio playback.
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Here is a brief list of the technological innovations the Wadia engineers have pioneered over the past 20 years:
• DigiMaster™ patented algorithm (filter optimized for reproducing music)
• ClockLink™ proprietary jitter reduction technology
• SwiftCurrent™ current to voltage conversion technology
• First outboard Digital-to-Analog converter
• First to apply glass fiber-optics to home audio
• First to recognize jitter as a source of audible distortion
• First to perfect digital volume control
• First high-end CD player competitive with expensive separates
First company to provide bit perfect digital audio output from the iPod
While Wadia’s expertise and track record exceed those of most digital audio companies, technology alone does not guarantee an immersive and captivating musical performance. Wadia’s intuitive designs are born of a delicate balance of technology shaped by a passion for music.
Wadia continues to re-define the limits of digital music playback. We are proud to introduce the Wadia 170iTransport – a breakthrough in sonic performance and a strong statement of our dedication to music.
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Advantages of Digital Audio
Digital audio signals can be processed without the additive losses and distortion found in analog processing. This loss of resolution is caused by analog circuitry and connectors in a signal path. The 170iTransport bypasses the digital to analog conversion and analog output stage from the iPod. By providing a pure digital audio output from your iPod, the 170iTransport enables performance that is only limited by the resolution of the audio files stored on your iPod, and the overall quality of your audio system. In other words, the 170iTransport makes it possible to achieve true audiophile performance from your iPod.
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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. The highest available quality is achieved by importing music into iTunes as WAV files. WAV files are full resolution files equal to the original master source. Another good option for storing music in iTunes is Apple Lossless. Apple Lossless will allow you to preserve much of the performance of your music while not using as much space on your computer and iPod. To make sure that you are importing music at the highest bit rate you will need to open iTunes and follow these instructions.
• Select – Open the iTunes drop down menu (Mac), or Edit Tab (Windows) from the menu bar
• Select – Preferences
• Select – Advanced Tab (within the Preferences window)
• Select – Importing Tab (within the Advanced Tab window)
• Select – Import Using (2nd Selection From Top). With this Drop Down menu you will be able to select WAV or Apple Lossless
• Select – WAV Encoder or Apple Lossless Encoder
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Installation
Unpacking
Use care in unpacking your Wadia 170iTransport.
Inspect it for any signs of shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found.
Do not plug your Wadia 170iTransport into any outlet if you find shipping damage.
Please save all packing materials so unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need arises.
Accessories
Included in the carton, you will find an accessory kit that contains the following:
• Locking AC Adapter and Power Cord
• IR Remote Control
• Digital Coax Cable
• iPod Adapter Inserts
Analog Audio/Video Cables are not included with the Wadia 170iTransport. For optimal performance, please contact your local dealer for information on Audio/Video Cables that will be most compatible with the Wadia 170iTransport and your system.
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