
Q11. Is it possible to use the X1 as a DDC between a computer and another DAC
A11-1. Connect the X1 to the computer via USB cable and by 3.5mm mini TOSLINK (Optical) cable to the
external DAC
Q12. Is it possible to use the X1 as a DDC between an idevice and another DAC
A12-1. This is not possible
Q13. Is the signal from an idevice converted to 16bit/48kHz?
A13-1. The signal from the idevice is not converted to 16bit/48kHz. It will be played at its original bit and
sampling rate. 16bit/48kHz is the maximum for idevice playback.
Q14. Are 3rd generation iPods compatible with the X1
A14-1. Unfortunately not. Compatible devices are listed below:
i Phone5 (lightning cable), i Phone4S, i Phone4, i Phone3GS
i Pod touch 5th Gen (lightning cable), i Pod touch 4th Gen
i Pod nano 7th Gen (lightning cable), i Pod nano 6th Gen
i Pod classic 160G(2009)
i Pad mini, i Pad 2, i Pad 3rd Gen
※ Now testing - i Pod touch 3rd Gen, i Pod nano 5th Gen
Q15. Is the X1 compatible with Smartphones (Android OS)?
A15-1. Compatibility cannot be guaranteed
Q16. Is it possible to use the X1 while charging the battery via USB cable? (Not possible with Sony PHA-1)
A16-1. Yes, possible.
Q17. Is it possible to take a phone call when using a headphone cable with a MIC?
A17-1. Yes, possible if the phone is connected to the X1 via the analog input.
(With such headphones the 4 ringed 3.5mm connector cable supplied with the X1 must be used. Connect
player to the analog in socket on the top panel of X1 with the supplied cable: GND TRRS switch should be set
to 1 for SONY products and set to 2 for APPLE products)
Q18. Is it possible to take a phone call on an iphone when connected to the X1 via digital cable?
A18-1. No, not possible. The iphone must be connected to the X1 via the analog input to take phone calls.
(With such headphones the 4 ringed 3.5mm connector cable supplied with the X1 must be used. Connect
player to the analog in socket on the top panel of X1 with the supplied cable: GND TRRS switch should be set
to 1 for SONY products and set to 2 for APPLE products)
Q19. During playback with an idevice connected to the X1 via digital cable the indicator on the front panel is
flashing.
A19-1. This is the show that the X1 is receiving digital signal (the indicator would be constantly on with analog
signal)