AudioQuest DragonFly Red, Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...suivant DE Eine Anleitung in englischer Sprache ist unter dem unten stehenden Link verf gbar NL Instructies in het Nederlands zijn beschikbaar via onderstaande link ZH JA KO RU IT Le istruzioni per l...

Page 3: ...oduction 4 What s included 7 Setting Up DragonFly 8 For Use with Mac 8 For Use with Windows 13 For Use with Apple Mobile Devices 17 For Use with Android Devices 18 Desktop Device Manager Application 2...

Page 4: ...tphone or tablet DragonFly Red s unique design allows for playback of any file type regardless of resolution Natively DragonFly Red is capable of decoding 24 bit 96kHz data For files with higher sampl...

Page 5: ...gonFly versions 1 0 and 1 2 achieved new standards of performance and portability in the high fidelity audio world many of our customers have longed for a similar product that could be reliably used w...

Page 6: ...changes AudioQuest feels that it is important to provide long term support for our customers and their investments in audio Finally we simply cannot overstate the significance of Gordon Rankin s cont...

Page 7: ...What s Included DragonFly Red v1 0 Asynchronous USB DAC Travel Pouch Flight Manual Supported Operating Systems Apple OS X Apple iOS Microsoft Windows 7 8 1 10 Android 7...

Page 8: ...a PC or mobile device adjusting the host s system volume control will through proxy control the DragonFly Red s onboard volume This ensures maximum resolution and the highest sound quality regardless...

Page 9: ...into your computer s USB port 2 Open System Preferences from the Dock or from the Apple dropdown menu top left 3 Click on the Sound icon 4 In the Sound panel click on the Output tab Select AudioQuest...

Page 10: ...the Utilities folder 2 Within Utilities double click to open Audio MIDI Setup 3 Within the Audio Devices panel click on AudioQuest DragonFly Red 1 0 4 Select Use this device for sound output 5 Use th...

Page 11: ...g rates above DragonFly Red s 96kHz ceiling files should be played at a rate mathematically related to their native resolution For instance a 192kHz file should be played at 96kHz i e 2 x 96000 0 1920...

Page 12: ...rst to highlight Built In Output 2 Click on the gear icon drop down menu 3 Check that Play alerts and sound effects through this device is grayed out 4 If it is not click to select it so the now appea...

Page 13: ...Red into your computer s USB port 2 Go to Start menu and launch Control Panel 3 Open Hardware and Sound panel 4 Select Sound 5 For USB The AudioQuest DragonFly Red is added as Speakers Ensure it is t...

Page 14: ...le All Enhancements 8 For Windows 7 Setting chimes and alerts to play through the computer s speakers and not DragonFly Red a Select Sounds tab b For Sounds Scheme select No Sounds This prevents chime...

Page 15: ...192kHz file should be played at 96kHz i e 2 x 96000 0 192000 0 Some programs such as NPR use 48000 Hz These 24 bit 48000 Hz files can sound amazingly close to higher sample rate files Some high res f...

Page 16: ...olors to indicate status or sample rate Red Standby Green 44100 Hz Blue 48000 Hz Amber 88200 Hz Magenta 96000 Hz Plug in earbuds headphones or use a cable to connect DragonFly Red to your powered spea...

Page 17: ...Adapter or Camera Connection Kit is required For more info visit http www apple com shop 1 Plug the Camera Adapter Connector into your Apple mobile device 2 Plug DragonFly Red into the Camera Adaptor...

Page 18: ...ask that you please contact the manufacturer of your device To determine whether your device supports audio over USB consult the user manual or visit the manufacturer s website For a reliable media p...

Page 19: ...connectors suitable for Android devices such as USB Micro and USB Mini For more information go to the USB Cables section at http www audioquest com digital interconnects In some rare cases a propriet...

Page 20: ...g system 2 Double click the installer icon and follow the onscreen instructions until complete The application s icon will appear on your desktop 3 To run the Device Manager Application double click t...

Page 21: ...r the application to finish the reset process Again please do not disconnect your DragonFly Red during the reset process If for any reason your DragonFly Red is disconnected during the reset process s...

Page 22: ...e USB port then plug DragonFly into it Bridges Falls Analog Cables Determining the correct connection for your device and finding a cable that s commensurate in performance with your needs and desires...

Page 23: ...onTail s signal carrying conductors are controlled for digital audio directionality for more engaging and immersive sound DragonTail USB Adaptor For Android Devices DragonTail for Android is a USB ada...

Page 24: ...2016 AudioQuest 2621 White Road Irvine CA 92614 USA Tel US 949 585 0111 Tel EU 31 165 54 1404 www audioquest com March 2016...

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Page 31: ...o be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase subject to the limitations and conditions contained in this warranty This warranty covers the cost of both la...

Page 32: ...Place Stamp Here audioquest 2621 White Road Irvine CA 92614 USA...

Page 33: ...anty Your new DragonFly is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase subject to the limitations and conditions contained in this warranty Th...

Page 34: ...49 585 0111 Warranty Outside the USA Netherlands Germany or the UK Netherlands Germany UK AudioQuest Attn Customer Service Hoge Bergen 10 4704 RH RoosendaaI The Netherlands Email info audioquest nl Ph...