OSD AUDIO DAC XA100 Digital Stereo Amplifier User Guide
- June 11, 2024
- OSD AUDIO
Table of Contents
DAC XA100 Digital Stereo Amplifier
User Guide
DAC XA100 AMPLIFIER
DIGITAL STEREO
DAC XA100 Digital Stereo Amplifier
24/192 CLASS AB DIGITAL STEREO MULTI-SOURCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the
product that may constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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Read Instructions — Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this product.
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Retain Instructions — Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference.
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Heed Warnings — Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
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Follow Instructions — Follow all operating and use instructions.
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Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Clean the outside of the product only.
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Attachments — Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer; they may be hazardous.
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Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water.
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Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart or stand. The product may fall, causing bodily injury and damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart to overturn.
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Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.
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Power Sources — Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. This product is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug. This plug will only fit into a grounding power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
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Power Cord Protection — 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.
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Lightning — Unplug the unit from the wall outlet for added protection during a lightning storm and when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
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Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result in a fire or electric shock.
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Inserting Objects into Unit — Never push objects of any kind into this product through any openings; they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
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Servicing — Do not attempt to repair or service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. -
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, and other hazards.
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Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
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Wall or Ceiling Mounting — Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended.
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Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
INTRO / FEATURES
OSD DAC Series: DAC-XA100 amplifier makes a great choice for powering speakers
in a stereo or multi-room sound system. This versatile amp’s 24/192 USD Audio
and dual line-level inputs let you enjoy sound from one main music source plus
and additional “local” audio sources, switching automatically between them.
You can connect your TV as the primary source feeding the main input. Turn on
the TV and the XA100 turns itself on and sends the music to your speakers.
Then, if you connect another music source like a Bluetooth player, Digital
Audio device or portable music player to the secondary local “Interrupt” or
USB input, the amp will switch to that source whenever it senses an incoming
music signal. When the other source stops playing, the XA100 will
automatically switch back to the TV. There’s no need to manually switch
inputs.
The 24/192 Digital Stereo Power Amplifier OSD Audio DAC-XA100 is designed for
dedicated stereo & distributed audio applications. It offers many features
including A & B speaker outputs. USB Type A 24/194 HD Audio input as well as
RCA Line In, and Interrupt Line In inputs. It can also be configured for
Stereo or Bridged output. 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms (10-30,000 Hz) at
1% THD with 2 channels driven 150 watts when bridged into a single 8-ohm load
60 watts into 4 ohms
REAR PANEL
- Main Input/Output: The DAC-X-A100 Main Input consists of stereo RCA jacks and are used as the amplifier’s primary audio inputs. The Main Output also consists of stereo RCA jacks and passthrough the DAC-X-A100’s Main Input audio signal to another amplifier.
- Interrupting Line Input: The Interrupting Inputs consists of stereo RCA Jacks, plus the USB Digital Audio input. This input can be used if a second source is desired and takes over when signal is present and has at least a 5mV level. When there is no signal, or a signal with less than 5mV level, the amp switches back to Main input after a brief delay.
- The amplifier features an USB Digital input that will accept 2ch PCM audio signals from a PC or other digital device and can process up to 24 Bit-Depth/192 Khz sampling frequency.
- Speaker A/B Terminals: The DAC-XA100 is fitted with binding-post terminals for A & B speaker connection for powering up to two pairs of speakers. The minimum impedance for each speaker is 4-ohm in Stereo mode and 8-ohm in Bridged mode. The binding post terminals will accept bare wire (up to 10AWG), pin-connectors, and banana plugs (single only).
- Trigger In/Out: The 12V trigger input and output allow the DAC-XA100 to be powered on by other electronics or to power on other electronics via a 3.5mm minijack cable. The trigger input can operate with voltages between 3 and 20VDC.
- Power Cord: The digital stereo power amplifier features a non-detachable 6’ AC power cord terminated by a 2-prong connector.
- Bass & Treble: Bass (100Hz) & Treble (10kHz) can be adjusted from -12dB to + 12dB.
- Mode Select (Stereo or Bridged): Select Stereo mode for connecting one or two pair of loudspeakers, when set to Bridged mode, the XA100 becomes a single channel mono amplifier for powering one speaker. Only the Right audio input is used during bridged mode. Only one zone (A or B) can be bridged; not both.
- Power Mode: Set the Auto On switch to Normal for manual power on/off. Set the Auto switch to Auto for signal sensing; the amp will turn on when audio signal (>5mV) is detected at the inputs. The front-panel power switch must be in the ON position (pushed in) for the Auto On feature to operate. Or select 12V Trigger which allows the XA100 to be powered on by other electronic component or to power on other electronics via a 3.5 minijack cable (between 3-20VDC).
- Unstitched Power outlet for attaching other devices that require less than 400W
- Power Switch: The front-panel Power Switch turns the XA100 on or off. A red LED indicates connection to AC power while in standby mode and turns green indicating audio signal is present.
- Volume Control: This adjusts amplifier volume.
- A/B Speaker Selector: You can select Speakers A, Speakers B, or Both for playback.
- Balance: The Balance control lets you fade the amplifier’s speaker output between the Right & Left channels.
SETUP
Set Rear Controls First
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Mode – Either Stereo or Bridge
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Do you want to power the amp via the front panel on/off switch or use a 12-volt trigger or have the amp turn on when a signal is present? Select your choice on the rear panel. Note: If you choose Trigger or Auto, the front panel on/off switch must be ON.
Note: Only the digital input or the RCA Line-Level input should be used at one time. Example: If you use a digital input and the RCA, they will both be heard. -
Now connect Speakers and Sources.
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Then connect the power cord.
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Make sure the volume control on the front panel is turned down before turning the amp on.
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Turn the amp on using the front panel on/off switch. If you are using a trigger, make sure it is on, if you are using auto, make sure there is a signal playing.
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Adjust the volume to the desired level.
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Finally, adjust the tone controls on the rear panel to suit the acoustics of the room or your personal preference.
Spec
Number of Channels:
Type:
Power Output per Channel (8 ohms)
Power Output per Channel (4 ohms)
Bridged (8 Ohms)
DAC:
Capacitors:
Frequency
Bandwidth:
THD:
Minimum Impedance:
Speaker Outputs:
THX Certification:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Inputs & Outputs
Number of Inputs:
Input Type:
Power Cord:
Level Controls:
Speaker Connectors:| 2
Class
AB
50W
60W
150 (MAX)
DAC CT7601+ES9018KM2, Supports 24Bit/192Khz
2 x
6800uf
10-20k
0.2%
4Ohm
4
No
(L x D x H) 16.5” x 9.5” x 2.9”
9.6 pounds
3
RCA(x2)/USB
Fixed IEC2-prong
Yes
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WARRANTY
OSD Audio electronics have (2) year Limited Warranty against defects in
materials and workmanship. Proof of purchase must accompany all claims. During
the warranty period OSD Audio will replace any defective part and correct any
defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor.
OSD Audio may replace returned electronics with a product of equal value and
performance. In such cases, some modifications to the mounting may be
necessary and are not OSD Audio ’s responsibility.
For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to
its written instructions. If necessary, repairs must be performed by OSD Audio
. The unit must be returned to OSD Audio at the owner’s expense and with
prior written permission.
Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered defects, nor is
damaged resulting from abuse or from servicing performed by an agency or
person not specifically authorized in writing by OSD Audio.
OSD Audio sells products only through authorized dealers and distributors to
ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any OSD Audio product
purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source, including retailers,
mail order dealers and online sellers will not be honored or serviced under
existing
OSD Audio warranty policy. Any sale of product by an unauthorized source or
other manner not authorized by OSD Audio shall void the warranty on the
applicable product.
Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power
voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the
basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, you
must email customer service at
[email protected] for a Returned
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number then the unit must be shipped to OSD
Audio at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of
service required. Be sure to pack the product(s) in a corrugated container
with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage
in transit.
This Warranty Does Not Cover: Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse,
negligence, or improper operation (installation)
- Any products that have been altered or modified
- Any product whose identifying number of decal, serial #, etc. has been altered, defaced or removed
- Normal wear and maintenance.
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