ifi 0311011 Zen One Signature Desktop Digital-to-Analog Converter and Bluetooth Receiver Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- ifi
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0311011 Zen One Signature Desktop Digital-to-Analog Converter and Bluetooth
Receiver
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the ZEN One Signature. The ZEN One Signature is a wireless Bluetooth, USB, S/PDIF DAC with digital and analogue outputs.
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Power switch
Short press to turn on. Long press to turn off. -
Input selector
This button cycles through 3 inputs, see item 5 for LED colors.
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Display
The color of the ‘EFI logo in the center of the front display represents the file format received:
** LED| Format(Wired/Wireless)*
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White| PCM/HWA(LHDC)
Cyan| DSD/LDAC
Green| MQA/apt Adaptive
Blue| MQA Studio/aptX
Magenta| Original Sample Rate/aptX HD
Yellow| AAC
OFF| SBC -
Audio format and INPUT LED (kHz)
The LED color scheme indicates the sampling frequency that the ZEN One Signature receives from the music source. LED| Mode
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Yellow| PCM 44.1/48kHz
White| PCM 88.2/96/176/192/352/384kHz
Cyan| DSD 64/128
Red| DSD 256
Flashing LED| See item 5 below -
Bluetooth pairing and display ON/OFF
1. Pairing (long press)
After power-on, the ZEN One Signature searches for a previously paired device and flashes blue. If the stored device is not found, it automatically enters pairing mode and flashes between blue and red. The LED switches to blue flashing, and the device cannot be connected automatically after a timeout of 5 minutes. To enter pairing mode, press the button for 3 seconds until the light flashes between blue and red. To pair it with your phone or another device, look for ‘iFi Hi-Res audio’ on the list of available Bluetooth devices.
The ZEN One Signature is able to store up to 8 paired Bluetooth devices. When the 9th device is paired, the oldest device in memory will be deleted.
2. Display screen ON/OFF (short press)
Turns the display on or off.
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Balanced 4.4mm fixed analog output For connection of 4.4mm to XLR or similarly balanced interconnects. Warning: Do not insert 4.4mm headphones to this source as the full volume is likely to damage your headphones or your hearing.
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Single-Ended RCA output Connect analog RCA interconnects to an amplifier.
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The digital coaxial input/output Input channel selector (item 2) determines the function of the digital coaxial connector, which is: a) an output when item 2 is on Bluetooth or USB b) an input when item 2 is on S/PDIF
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Digital optical input To connect an optical cable to a digital audio source.
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USB-audio and power input This is a USB input. It connects the ZEN One Signature to a computer audio source. Tip: For firmware and driver downloads, please visit: www.ifi-audio.com/download-hub/ Note: For use with a PC, it is necessary to install drivers.
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Antenna Please attach the enclosed antenna for the highest signal quality.
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Power supply LED When connected to an external power supply, the light will turn green.
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DC 5V power Please connect the ZEN One Signature to the included power supply, the super-silent iPower2.The ZEN One Signature must ONLY be powered by 5 volts.
SPECIFICATION
Power:
Digital inputs:| DC 5V (centre pin +ve)
USB3.0 Type B (USB2.0 compatible)
S/PDIF (coaxial, TOSLINK optical)
Bluetooth 5.1″ (aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC and
SBC codec)
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Formats:|
PCM| 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192k1-$z
DSD| 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.1/11.3/12.3MHz
DXD| 352.8/384kHz
MQA| Decoder
Bluetooth| 96kHz
Chipset:| Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series
Analog outputs:| Coaxial, Audio RCA L/R 4.4mm Balanced line out
Frequency Response:| 5Hz – 80kHz ±3dB
Outputs:| 4V / 2V max. (BAL/UnBAL)
Output Impedance:| 5.720/360 (BAL/UnBAL)
SNR:| -105dB(A)@OdBFS (BAL/UnBAL)
THD + N:| <0.002% @ OdBFS(BAL/UnBAL)
Power consumption:| No Signal —0.7W/ Max Signal —1.0W
Dimensions:| 158 x 100 x 35 mm (6.2″ x 3.9″ x 1.4″)
Net weight:| 485g (1.1 lbs)
Warranty period:| 12 months
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Connection Guide
Simple Connection Guide
Warranty
In order to activate the warranty for this iFi product, you must register with
the iFi website.
Component:
Serial no:
Terms and Conditions
iFi guarantees that this iFi product shall be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year (electronic tube warranty for
6 months) for parts and labor.
The warranty period begins at the date of retail sale by an authorized iFi
distributor/dealer and is subject to the following requirements and
understandings:
It is the responsibility of the buyer within 30 days from the original sale,
to register and activate the product warranty with the iFi website.
- The original invoice must be produced for authentication prior to any warranty claim.
- The iFi product must not have been modified in any manner whatsoever, or the warranty will immediately become void.
- The fire warranty is only valid in the country of original sale and is not transferable.
- The product must not have been stored in a humid environment; not subjected to the weather, water, or saltwater spray.
- iFi shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the loss of property or other damage or losses due to the failure of an iFi product. iFi is not liable for loss of use or inconvenience caused by the failure of an iFi product. iFi is not liable for damage caused to other audio components because of the failure of an iFi product.
- During the warranty period, iFi will repair the product to working order, or, at iFi’s discretion, replace the defective module with a similar available product
- All repairs performed after the expiry of the warranty period will be charged to the owner and will carry a 180-day warranty on parts and labor. The customer is responsible for shipping the unit to the iFi distributor in the original packaging. This includes the payment of any shipping charges and related taxes.
- Should any warranty issues arise, iFi’s decision is full and final.
After-Sales
3 Easy Steps …
Dear iFi customer: Thank you for purchasing this iFi product.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions surrounding our
products/support.
http://support.ifi-audio.com/
MQA Setup
( whe1e applicable)
For MQA computer setup, please scan the QR code or type ifi audio into
YouTube search.
You will find two setup videos:
- MQA DecodeT=egPro iDSD
- MQA Renderer- eg nano iDSD BL.
Just select the correct video setup for your device.
Any queries, please search the FAQs or open a support ticket here:
Type A Connect
( where applicable)
This iFi device with a USB type A male port
Was designed for direct connection to mobile devices to extract the digital signal.
Phone Connections
( where applicable)
For connection via
Apple (iOS) use Apple USB-to-USB-C/Lightning: 
Android* use On-The-Go (USB-C/USB-micro): 
For further support FAQs and Support Ticket System: https://support,ifi-
audio.com/.
“Please ensure your Android is USB host mode compatible.
Note for Charging
- If the LED is BLUE when you first switch ON the machine, it means that it is sufficiently charged. If the LED is RED, please turn OFF the machine and charge until no LED is lit.
- If you cannot power ON or if there is no LED light, please insert a USB cable with USB power 3-5 times, then the LED should be BLUE. It should stay like this for a few hours (depending on how flat the battery is). If not, please re-insert the USB cable (with USB power) 3-5 times again, and once the LED is BLUE, leave for at least 6 hours.
- After a long period of inactivity (say 3-6 months), please fully charge the machine again. Ideally, repeat this process once every 3 months.
- If you encounter any issues, please contact our technical support department at: http://support.ifi-audio.com/
Dual Lock Fasteners
References
- iFi audio | the Award-Winning Audio Technology Company
- iFi audio | the Award-Winning Audio Technology Company
- Support Desk | iFi audio
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