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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 an intelligent investment that will bring you many 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 encoura
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Table of Contents Wadia Digital – a Brief History 4 Advantages of Digital Audio 6 Optimizing Performance 7 Installation Unpacking 8 Accessories 8 Installing Battery in Remote Control 9 Connecting to AC Power 9 Installing iPod Dock Inserts 9 Connections Choosing a Digital Cable 10 Connecting to an Audio or Audio Video System 11 Operation Supported iPod Models 14 Connecting the iPod 15 iPod Functionality 16 Using the Remote Control 18 Using Analog Audio Outputs 20 Appendices Environmental Care
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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 qu
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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 • Fi
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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, an
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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 stor
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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 • Digi
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Installing Battery in Remote Control The Wadia 170iTransport remote control will ship with the required battery preinstalled. However, you will need to remove the clear plastic insert tab from the battery to allow operation of the remote. Connecting to AC Power Check to make sure that the power cord shipped with your Wadia 170iTransport has been manufactured for operation at your AC line voltage. Damage caused by improper operation is not covered by Wadia warranty. If the included cable and wal
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Connections Avoid static discharge to the inputs or outputs. To prevent static shocks, touch any grounded surface, such as the chassis of any component that uses a grounded 3-prong plug, before connecting or removing a cable. It is unlikely that a static discharge will damage the unit, but it may cause the Wadia 170iTransport circuitry to “lock-up” (see Lock-Up under Trouble Shooting in Appendices). Choosing a Digital Cable The Wadia 170iTransport uses a Coaxial S/PDIF Connection with an RCA con
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Connecting to an Audio or Audio/Video System 1 2 3 4 5 Back Panel (from left to right) 1 Power: The power supply comes with the iTransport. It is a custom power supply and the use of any other power supply will void the iTransport warranty. 2 Digital Out: This is a digital audio output that is compatible with the S/PDIF standard. It is intended to mate to a coax digital input on a compatible device. 3 Analog Audio: Left and right analog outputs from the iPod. The analog audio outputs are not a
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Making a Digital Connection Connect your chosen cable from the S/PDIF Coaxial Digital Audio output on the Wadia 170iTransport (connection 2 in iTransport Outputs illustration) to the corresponding digital input on your Digital to Analog Convertor, Digital A/V Receiver or Digital Preamp/Processor. Making an Analog Connection Connect your chosen cable from the Left and Right Line Level Audio outputs on the Wadia 170iTransport (connection 3 in iTransport Outputs illustration) to the corresponding a
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Making a Component Video Connection Connect your chosen cable from the Component Video output on the Wadia 170iTransport (connection 5 in the iTransport Outputs illustration) to the corresponding Component Video input on your Television, A/V Receiver or Preamp Processor. (The Wadia 170iTransport only acts as a high-performance pass-thru for video signals. Picture performance is limited to the quality of the material stored on the iPod. Some video adjustments may be necessary on your video displa
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Operation Supported iPod Models 14
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Connecting the iPod Connect your iPod once you have properly installed the appropriate dock insert. Gently slide the iPod down into the dock insert. Make sure to align the connection on the bottom of the iPod with the multi-pin metal connector located within the plastic dock insert. Do not force the iPod down into the dock insert or you may damage the multi-pin connector and cause the Wadia 170iTransport to malfunction. To remove the iPod from the Wadia 170iTransport, grasp the iPod with a firm
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iPod Functionality The Wadia 170iTransport supports the following iPod models. Each model has its own characteristics which affect the 170iTransport. iPod nano G1* will only output digital audio while in the “extended interface” mode. This means that the iPod click wheel interface is not available while attached to the 170iTransport and listening to digital audio out. iPod nano G2 will allow digital audio out while still allowing the iPod click wheel interface to function normally. iPod nano G3
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* “Extended interface” mode: iPod nano G1 and iPod video will automatically enter the “extended interface” mode when docked in the 170iTransport; the Wadia logo will display on the iPod screen indicating digital audio output is now available. While in the “extended interface” mode there is no control of the iPod from the click wheel interface. If the user chooses (queues a selection) before inserting the iPod into the 170iTransport, the 170iTransport will continue to play the user’s selection un
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Using the Remote Control The Wadia 170iTransport comes with a basic remote control. The basic remote will allow limited control of the iPod. Play/Pause, Next Track, and Previous Track are supported. An optional Wadia cast aluminum remote is also supported for the same functionality as the basic remote. The cast aluminum Wadia remote does not have a Play/Pause button. Both the Play and the Pause buttons on the cast aluminum Wadia remote will perform the same function as the Play/Pause button on t
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Remote Buttons and Functionality << | : This symbol is the previous track button. It Takes the iPod to the beginning of the current track, or to the previous track if the current track is beyond 10 seconds of play. >> | : This symbol is the next track button. It takes the iPod to the next track. > || : This symbol is the Play/Pause button. It toggles the iPod between play and pause modes. - + / : These buttons serve no function with the 170iTransport, but may be used with future Wadia products.
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Using the Analog Outputs The Wadia 170iTransport cannot output digital and analog audio simultaneously. Therefore, to use the analog outputs you will have to activate them. To do this, first insert the iPod into the Wadia 170iTransport. You will have to use the mode button on the remote. When you press the mode button, the digital output is disabled and the analog outputs will become active. Each time the iPod is docked, the Wadia 170iTransport will automatically select the digital output as a d
