audio-technica D/A Converter User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- Audio-Technica
Table of Contents
AT-DAC100
Quick Start Guide / D/A Converter
For more information on how to use this product and troubleshoot any problems, refer to the user manual on the Audio-Technica website.
Audio-Technica Corporation
2-46-1 Nishi-Naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan
www.audio-technica.com
©2020 Audio-Technica Corporation
Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com
Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product. Before using the product, read through the user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Safety precautions
Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.
Important information
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
Caution:
- Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
- To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet.
- Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
- Do not expose this apparatus to excessive heat such as that generated by sunshine, fire or other heat sources.
- Do not subject this apparatus to strong impact.
- This apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the AC adapter at any time.
- In case of emergency, disconnect the AC adapter quickly.
- Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this apparatus.
- To prevent fire, do not place any naked flame sources (such as lighted candles) on this apparatus.
- Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
- Install this apparatus only in a place where ventilation is good.
- In order to maintain proper ventilation, do not place any objects around the rear of this apparatus. This apparatus should be placed at least 10 cm away from the rear wall. This apparatus should not be placed near to other electrical apparatuses. Keep the top and sides of this apparatus at least 10 cm away from any other surface if sitting on shelving, such as an audio apparatus rack. Failure to do so may cause this apparatus to overheat, which in turn may cause it or surrounding items to catch fire.
- In the case of horizontal installation, be sure to attach the included feet to the four corners of the bottom of the product (two of the six are spare feet). In case of vertical installation, be sure to attach the included stand.
For customers in the USA
FCC Notice
Warning:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution:
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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.
Contact:
Responsible Company: Audio-Technica U.S., Inc.
Address: 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224, USA
Tel: 330-686-2600
For customers in Canada
IC statement:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Notes on use
- Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use.
- Purchase a cable suitable for the device to be connected.
- Fully insert the plug of the connecting cable.
- Stop music playback when plugging or unplugging cables.
- Before using the product for the first time, it is necessary to install the “dedicated driver software” on your PC (only for Windows). Please download from our Audio-Technica website. Before connecting the product to your
Included accessories
Installing the product
Part names and functions
❶ Power indicator lamp
❷ Power button
❸ Sampling frequency/DSD indicator lamp
❹ Input signal switching dial
❺ LINE output terminal
❻ Optical digital input terminal
❼ Coaxial digital input terminal
❽ USB terminal (USB Type-B)
❾ USB terminal (USB Type-CTM)
❿ Power input jack
Making connections
1 For USB connection, USB type-C™connection is given priority.
2 A conversion adapter may be required depending on your smartphone/tablet, etc.