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Owner’s Manual
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Contents
1.SafetyNotes .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 8
3. Features ....................................................................................................................................... 9
4.QuickStart ................................................................................................................................... 10
5.FrontPanelExplained ................................................................................................................... 11
6.RearPanelExplained ................................................................................................................... 12
7.Advanced UserTips ..................................................................................................................... 13
7.1.Sourceinput ............................................................................................................. 13
7.2.ChangingUSBmodeand/orHeadphoneamplierimpedance.....................................13
7.3.DigitalAudioQuality‒factorsandsettings...................................................................14
7.4. I/O connections ........................................................................................................ 14
7.5.GroundLoopHumandNoise ...................................................................................... 14
8.AdditionalInformation .................................................................................................................. 15
9.Inthebox ...................................................................................................................................... 15
10.TechnicalSpecications.............................................................................................................16
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1. Safety Notes
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, re, and related hazards:
●Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.
●Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind.
●Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Switch off the
device and then unplug it from the power source. Do not operate the device again until the
foreign object is removed or the liquid has completely dried and its residues fully cleaned
up. If in doubt, please consult the manufacturer.
●Do not handle the power cables with wet hands!
●Make sure the device is switched off when plugging/unplugging it to/from the power source.
●Avoid placing things on the cabinet or using the device in a narrow and poorly ventilated
place which could affect its operation or the operation of other closely located components.
● Ifanythinggoeswrong,turnoffthedevicerstandthenunplugthepower.Donotattempt
to repair the device yourself: consult authorized service personnel or your dealer.
●Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers)thatproduceheat.
●Do not use harsh chemicals to clean your Unit. Clean only with specialized cleaners for
electronics equipment.
●Connect all your devices before powering your Unit.
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2. Introduction
Congratulations!YouarenowtheproudowneroftheZodiacHighDenition192kHzD/AConverter.
Many of the world’s recording studios use Antelope clocks to improve the quality of the audio from
their digital converters. This is because of the unique technologies and clocking know-how that
the Antelope team has gained over many years of development to improve audio through clocking.
Technologies such as Oven Control for extreme stability and 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking
with ultra wide bandwidth algorithms are just two of the unique reasons why Antelope clocks are the
choice for people who care about audio quality, whether that is small project studios or the biggest
facilities working on the cream of today’s music.
So,nowthateveryoneknowsaboutthebenetsofusinganAntelopeclocktoimprovetheirexisting
digital gear, what next?
A mouth watering D/A converter with Antelope’s 64-bit Oven Clock built-in!
Zodiacharnessesthepowerof digitalaudiowithout sacricingthewarmthandfullness typically
associated with analog gear. Designed to deliver bit perfect, transparent sound, Zodiac is suitable
for the most demanding professional studios and mastering rooms, high-end audiophile applications,
including: HDTV, DVD, digital cable, music server, portable music player, digital audio workstations
and desktop audio editing applications. Zodiac is also perfect for the home user who simply loves
to listen to music at the highest quality.
Separate A and D power supplies virtually eliminate digital cross-talk and this is further enhanced
by keeping those circuits on separate boards. These boards utilize large internal ground plains,
cancelling noise and voltage shifts.
The Custom designed USB controller chip streams data at 480 Mbits, allowing audio up to 192kHz
with native drivers for Mac, PC and Linux. Dual-stage headphone driver architecture delivers
smooth sound at both high and low levels.
Enjoy your music all over again with the new Zodiac!
All the best,
The Antelope Team
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3. Features
● Upto192kHzsamplingrate(onlywithUSB&S/PDIF)
●Antelope Oven Controlled Clock with Ultra Low Jitter
●Built in 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking eliminates jitter from all digital inputs
●Anti-thumping Speaker & Ear protection on power up & source change
● ComputerData(USB),2opticalDigital(TOSLINK),2coaxial-SPDIF(RCA).
● Stereoanalogoutputs–balanced(XLR),unbalanced(RCA)
●Dual-stage headphone driver architecture for superior matching with professional
headphone coils
●Large volume control for analog outputs and a separate volume control for headphones
●Input select button easily toggles between inputs
●USB compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X and Linux without driver
installation
●PC/MAC/Linux software control panel
● AudiophilePowerSupply(optional)
●Meets FCC and CE requirements
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4. Quick Start
ItonlytakesafewmomentstoharnessthebenetsoftheZodiacSound.Followthesesimplesteps
to connect Zodiac to your system setup:
1. ConnecttotheDCpowersourceviarearpanelconnector(9)
2. Connectyourchoiceofdigitalinput(s)andanalogoutputsontherearpanel.
3. If you wish to use USB as the digital input, connect the Zodiac USB cable to your computer.
Theguestoperatingsystemwillrecognizethenewoutputaudiodevice(Zodiac).Youshould
redirect sound from the computer to your newly indicated output – Zodiac.
Mac OS:
In your Apple Menu, go to System Preferences and choose Sound, select the Output tab
and select Zodiac from the list.
Windows:
Click on your PC’s START menu, then select:
CONTROL PANEL / SOUND and ensure that the Zodiac is selected as default audio device.
See more on www.AntelopeAudio.com – support area.
4. Adjustthemainvolume(2)andheadphonesvolume(4)tominimum
5. Turntheunitonwiththepowerbutton(5).
6. Play audio from your preferred digital or analog source.
7. Using source button select desired rear panel input. The sample rate of the input (digital inputs
only)shouldbeindicatedinthestatusdisplay(3),theLockindicator(1)shouldlightsteadily
and audio should be present at the Zodiac outputs.
8. If you want to control your Zodiac remotely from your computer, there is also a software control
panel available for you on for MAC, PC and Linux systems!
You can download it from our downloads page on the support section of our website.
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5. Front Panel Explained
1. Lock light
Whenlit,thisindicatesZodiacislockedtoanincomingdigitalsignalviarearpanelconnectors(12),
(13).Thelightwillashifthereisnovaliddigitalsignalorifamediaplayerisinstoppedorpaused
mode when using USB.
2. Main volume
Adjustslevelsforanalogoutputs(10),(11).Thelevelisshownonthedisplay(3)whenadjusting,
with a range of -60dB to 0dB. The potentiometer smoothly adjusts the output levels.
3. Display
Multi-function display can show Sample Rate, Main Volume Level, Source Input and info concerning
USBmode.Seealso(2),(7)forrelatedfunctions.
4. Headphone volume
Adjustslevelofheadphoneampliertoheadphoneoutputs(8).
5. Power button
Toggles standby/operation state.
6. Power/Standby light
Indicates operational and standby modes. Dimly lit for standby and brightly lit for operational power.
7. Source button
Whenthedisplayshowsthesamplerate,pressingthisbuttononce,brieychangesthedisplayto
showthecurrentlyselectedinputsource(foronesecond).
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When the display shows an input source, pressing this button once will switch to the next available
input source.
NOTE: Only inputs fed with valid signals appear as options. Example: If only signals on AES and
TOSLINK1inputsarepresent,theywillbetheonlyoptionsavailablewhenselectingthe
source(togetherwithanaloginput2).
Hint: When the display shows the sample rate, you should push this button twice in order to switch
to the next available source input.
8. Headphone Outputs
Universal Stereo Headphone jacks for connecting headphones for a wide range of impedances.
6. Rear Panel Explained
9. DC Power Connection
For use with Antelope’s DC power supply only.
10. Balanced Analog Outputs
Balanced XLR outputs for professional use.
Pin layout:
Pin 1 – Ground
Pin 2 – Hot
Pin 3 - Cold
The default setting is +22dBu.
11. Unbalanced Analog Outputs
AnalogOutputs(-10dBv)usingRCAtypeconnectors.
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