ifi ZENBLUEV2 Zen Blue Bluetooth DAC Receiver User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- ifi
Table of Contents
ZEN Blue
User Manual
ZENBLUEV2 Zen Blue Bluetooth DAC Receiver
Thank you for purchasing the Blue from the ZEN series. The Blue is a wireless Bluetooth DAC with digital and analog outputs.
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Bluetooth pairing button
The ZEN Blue receives a Bluetooth signal via aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA, AAC, and SBC -
Bluetooth codec display
Codec
The color of the ‘iFi’ logo in the center of the front display represents the file format received: Format
SBC
AAC
aptX
aptX HD
aptX Adaptive
aptX LL
LDAC
HWA| LED
Off
Yellow
Blue
Magenta
Green
Red
Cyan
White
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Bluetooth pairing display
Pairing
From the switch on, the ZEN Blue will blink blue as it searches for a previously paired device. If a stored device is not found, it will automatically enter pairing mode and blink blue/red.
To enter pairing mode, press and hold the front leftmost button until the ‘Bluetooth mode LED’ is blinking blue/red. To pair, it on your handset, look for ‘iFi Hi-Res audio’ in the list of available Bluetooth devices.
The ZEN Blue is able to store up to 8 paired Bluetooth devices.
kHz
44/48
88/96| LED
Blue
White
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Balanced 4.4mm outputs
For connection of 4.4mm > XLR or similarly balanced interconnects.
Warning : do NOT connect 4.4mm balanced headphones to the ZEN Blue as the full signal is likely to damage your headphones and your hearing! iFi audio is not responsible for any hearing or equipment damage arising from misuse. -
Single-Ended RCA outputs
Connect analog RCA interconnects to an amplifier. -
Digital/Analogue switch
Select between digital OR analog signal output. -
Digital outputs
To connect a coaxial or optical cable to a DAC. -
Antenna
Please attach the enclosed antenna for maximum reception quality. -
DC 5V power
Connect the enclosed 5v power supply.
Tip: The ZEN Blue MUST be powered by 5 volts only. It is possible to upgrade the enclosed 5v power supply by using a super low-noise supply such as the iPower or iPower2.
Specifications:
Power Source:
Chipset:
Input:
Output:
Frequency Response:
Output Voltage @ 0dBFS:
Dynamic Range:
Signal/Noise ratio:
THD & N @ 0dBFS:
Output Impedance:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions:
Net weight:
Warranty period:| DC 5V
Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series
Bluetooth 5.0™ with AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC,HWA
Codec
Optical/Coaxial, Audio RCA L/R,4.4 Balanced Lineout
20Hz – 20kHz <+0/-0.5dB (44.1kHz)
1Hz – 44khz <+0/-3.0dB (>= 88.2kHz)2.05V (+/-0.05V)
109dB (A)
109dB (A) @ 0dBFS
<0.0015% 10k Load
<50Ω
<2.5W
158 x 100 x 35 mm 6.2″ x 3.9″ x 1.4″
476g (1.05 lbs)
12 months
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complied with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.
References
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