SpeakerCompare ™ Listening Kit Quick-start guide Connect the AudioQuest DragonFly® DAC to your computer’s USB port or mobile device (adapters are provided for iOS® and Android™ devices), and refer to the included instruction manual for set up. the Sennheiser headphones into the DragonFly, @ Plug and turn your device’s volume down to a safe listening level. © Visit crutchfield.com/listeningkit to start listening. the included music guide for tips on getting the iJ) Read most out of your experience.
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Proposition 65 warning for California customers: Sennheiser HD 280 Pro — Over-the-ear headphones WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. AudioQuest DragonFly® Black v1.5 — USB DAC/headphone amplifier WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
SpeakerCompare ™ Listening Kit Music Guide Welcome to the new frontier of speaker shopping Since 1974, I’ve worked hard to give our customers all of the tools they need to choose the right gear. The virtual speaker technology that you’re about to experience is the culmination of years of groundbreaking research. It’s an entirely new way to shop for speakers online, and we think it’s our best tool yet. Thank you for choosing to explore this new audio frontier with us, and happy listening.
About our musical selections We’ve carefully chosen a variety of tracks for you to sample. We recommend demoing as many as possible to get a sense of how your selected speakers sound across different genres. We’ve proudly included tracks from Crutchfield employees who’ve contributed to this project by sharing their work and granting copyright permission.
Artist: The Believers Artist: Sokoband Artist: The Vailix Genre: Blues rock Genre: Modern jazz Genre: Heavy metal Track notes: This crisp, snappy, spacious mix really highlights a speaker’s capability to deliver clarity and detail. Track notes: This ensemble piece with piano, sax, bass, and drums is great for analyzing the “meat and potatoes” midrange performance of speakers. Track notes: Massive guitars and bass rock this track, with a dramatic bass sweep about 15 seconds in.
Switching between listening modes Some speakers are more efficient than others. That means one pair of speakers may play louder than another when both are fed the same amount of power. To help you compare, we’ve equipped SpeakerCompare™ with two different listening modes. In “equal power” mode, you’ll hear these differences in volume as they naturally occur between speakers. In “equal volume” mode, we’ve made the volume of each speaker about the same.
Instructions for use HD 280 PRO/ HD 280-13 11
Thank you for choosing Sennheiser! Over half a century of accumulated expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field. We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many years. Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser product quickly and to the full. Contents Headphone features ...................................................
Headphone features HD 280 PRO • Closed dynamic headphones • Accurate, linear sound reproduction for critical monitoring applications • Low impedance headphones (64 Q impedance) • Space-saving design features collapsible, rotating earcups • Up to 32 dB of ambient noise attenuation • Neodymium magnets for high maximum SPL (113 dB I l V,mJ • Very comfortable, even if used for long periods due to • very light weight • soft, circum-aural ear cushions • padded, adjustable headband • Single-sided, coiled cable wi
Delivery includes • Headphones • Adapter to 1/4" (6.3 mm) jack plug • Instructions for use Attention! High volume! This is a professional pair of headphones. Commercial use is subject to the rules and regulations of the trade association responsible. Sennheiser, as the manufacturer, is therefore obliged to expressly point out possible health risks arising from use. This system is capable of producing sound pressure exceeding 85 dB(A).
Adjusting the headband For good transmission quality and best possible comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to properly fit your head. To do so, adjust the headband via its snap-in locking mechanism. Folding up the headphones For space-saving transportation, the headphones can be folded up in three different ways: A 1. To fold up the headphones as compact as possible, tuck the earcups between the headband (variant A and B).
Replacing spare parts Available accessories and spare parts • Ear cushions • Headband padding • Connecting cable Replacing the ear cushions Grasp behind the ear cushions and pull them up and away from the earcups. Slide the new ear cushions onto the earcups. Replacing the headband padding 1,1> Pull the Ziploc type fastening strips of the headband padding apart, as shown in the diagram on the left, and remove the worn headband padding. I> Put the new headband padding around the headband.
the cable Replace the connecting cable if it is damaged. To do so, please proceed as follows: \ > Remove the ear cushion. Grasp behind the ear cushion and pull it up and away from the earcup. i> Loosen the screw and remove it. i> Remove the cover from the earcup i> Pull the connector ®· out of the socket. > Remove the antikink protection of the connecting cable from the holding device > Insert the antikink protection of the new connecting cable into the holding device.
Specifications HD 280 PRO HD 280-13 Classification (as per IEC 268-7) 268-7-IEC-DCSC-64R0-2 Transducer principle dynamic Impedance 64 n (as per IEC 268-7) Long-term max. input power 0.5 W (as per IEC 268-7) Ear coupling circurn-aural I 268-7-IEC-DCSC-03R2-2 I dynamic I 300 n (as per IEC 268-7) I 0.
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ.
------- EN Instructions in English are available at the link below. ZH Las instrucciones de instalación en el español se encuentran disponibles en el enlace que se indica a continuación. Les instructions d’installation en français sont disponibles au lien suivant. Eine Anleitung in englischer Sprache ist unter dem unten stehenden Link verfügbar. Instructies in het Nederlands zijn beschikbaar via onderstaande link.
OR Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s included? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up DragonFly. . . . . . . . . . . For Use with Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Use with Windows . . . . . . . . . . For Use with Apple Mobile Devices . . For Use with Android Devices . . . . . Desktop Device Manager Application Take DragonFly Higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DragonFly Black v1.5 – Flight Manual DragonFly Black is a USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed to deliver cleaner, clearer, more naturally beautiful sound from any computer, smartphone, or tablet. DragonFly Black’s unique design allows for playback of any file type regardless of resolution. Natively, DragonFly Black is capable of decoding 24-bit/96kHz data.
DragonFly Black represents the culmination of several new and exciting achievements. Over the better part of three years, AudioQuest and acclaimed engineer Gordon Rankin have been tirelessly developing sophisticated software solutions that have allowed us to implement a new, high-performance class of USB microcontroller. We have chosen to work with Microchip®, a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors.
Additionally, DragonFly Black is software upgradable. Our collaboration with Gordon Rankin and Microchip has now resulted in products that allow consumers to download new software if and when it ever becomes necessary. While we can’t reliably predict any necessary software changes, AudioQuest feels that it is important to provide longterm support for our customers and their investments in audio. Finally, we simply cannot overstate the significance of Gordon Rankin’s contributions to AudioQuest.
What’s Included? DragonFly Black v1.5 Asynchronous USB DAC Travel Pouch Flight Manual Supported Operating Systems Apple OS X® Apple iOS® Microsoft Windows® (7, 8.
Setting Up DragonFly DragonFly Black is designed to be “plug and play” with all major desktop and mobile devices and operating systems, such as Android, Apple, and Microsoft. No additional drivers are required for DragonFly Black to operate with any of these systems. Additionally, DragonFly Black is equipped with a 64-step analog volume control.
Setup for USB Using “System Preferences” to send audio to DragonFly Black, while keeping alerts and sound effects on the computer’s speakers: 1. Insert DragonFly Black 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 DragonFly Black 1.5.” 5. Click on the Sound panel’s “Sound Effects” tab. 6.
Setting up the “Audio MIDI Setup” so computer audio plays through DragonFly Black: 1. Open the “Applications” folder, and ••• r:.J:'.vi ~I then the “Utilities” folder. . 2. Within Utilities, double-click to open 3 .....,, o,,iau11 “Audio MIDI Setup.” 3. Within the “Audio Devices” panel, click on “AudioQuest DragonFly Black 1.5.” 4. Select, “Use this device for + sound output” 5. Use the “Format” dropdown menu to !u.. 1111a-1eo10r ....""°"""".4 choose a sample rate—most likely 44100.0 Hz.
Why is “Format” Important? CDs operate at a sampling frequency of 44100.0 Hz. Compressed MP3 and AAC music files and audio streams are typically encoded at three different quality levels—128kbps, 256kbps (iTunes Plus), and 320kbps—and are most often reconstructed as 44100.0 Hz files. Similarly, many music downloads and CDs ripped as Apple Lossless or FLAC files are reconstructed to 44100.0 Hz.
Apple OS X – continued Making certain that sound effects are routed to the computer’s speakers and not to DragonFly Black: 1. In the already open “Audio Devices” window, click first 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 appears next to “Built-In Output.” Bulh· ln Output Built-In Mlcropbooo ,.,,..... . Clock 00\l""': Ooleuh ? 1 .
For Use with Windows® 7, 8.1, and 10 Setup for USB Using “Control Panel”“Sound” settings to send audio to DragonFly Black, while keeping alerts and sound effects on the computer’s speakers: 1. Insert DragonFly Black 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 Black is added as “Speakers.” Ensure it is the “Default Device.” Select “Speakers.” 6.
(See “Why is ‘Format’ Important,” right.) b. For “Exclusive Mode,” check both options, then click “OK.” 7. For Windows 8.1: Click “Enhancements” button. a. Select “Disable All Enhancements.” 8. For Windows 7: Setting chimes and alerts to play through the computer’s speakers and not DragonFly Black: a. Select “Sounds” tab. b. For “Sounds Scheme,” select “No Sounds.” This prevents chimes and computer alerts from playing back through DragonFly Black. c. Enter “DragonFly Black 1.
Why is “Format” Important? CDs operate at a sample frequency of 44100 Hz. Compressed MP3 and AAC music files and audio streams are typically encoded at three different quality levels—128kbps, 256kbps (iTunes Plus), and 320kbps—and are most often reconstructed as 44100.0 Hz files. Similarly, many music downloads and CDs ripped as Apple Lossless or FLAC files are reconstructed to 44100 Hz.
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For use with Apple Mobile devices DragonFly Black will work with Apple’s mobile handheld devices. In order to connect DragonFly Black to an iPhone or iPad and play music, an Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter or Camera Connection Kit is required. For more info, visit http://www. apple.com/shop. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Plug the Camera Adapter/Connector into your Apple mobile device. Plug DragonFly Black into the Camera Adaptor/Connector’s USB port. Turn down the volume on your mobile device to at least 50%.
For Use with Android™ Devices DragonFly Black will work with most Android devices running on Lollipop OS (and some Android devices running on KitKat), provided that the device manufacturer has adhered to the USB specification and implementation, and supports audio over USB. To verify that your Android device complies with isochronous USB audio, download and run USB Host Check: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tauruslabs. usbhostcheck.
2. 3. 4. 5. require a unique 5-pin USB Micro to 4-pin USB A (Female) adaptor. In order to connect an Android device in USB Host Mode to a DAC, an OTG adaptor must be used. See www.audioquest.com/dragontailOTG Select the appropriate cable for your Android device. AudioQuest offers a wide range of high-performance USB cables, with 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/.
Desktop Device Manager Application Available for Mac OS X and Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 The AudioQuest Desktop Device Manager Application allows you to identify your DragonFly’s serial number and software version to ensure that the device is up to date. In order to install the AudioQuest Desktop Device Manager Application: 1. Go to: http://www.audioquest.com/dragonfly/app and download the latest Device Manager available for your operating system. 2.
PLEASE DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR DRAGONFLY BLACK DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS. Doing so can leave the DragonFly Black in a non-functional state. If, for any reason, your DragonFly Black is disconnected during the update process, or your computer unexpectedly shuts down during the update process, your DragonFly Black may be rendered unusable. To reset your DragonFly Black, click the Advanced button. (See below.
Take DragonFly Higher JitterBug USB Filter Our JitterBug USB filter employs dual discrete noise-dissipation circuits to reduce the noise and ringing that plague both the power and data lines of USB ports throughout your audio system.
DragonTail USB Extender Cable DragonTail is a USB extender cable that allows a USB device (such as DragonFly or a flash drive) to more easily and safely fit next to other occupied computer ports. Most importantly, like all AudioQuest products, DragonTail is designed and manufactured for low distortion and maximum performance.
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Great news: Android devices that run Jelly Bean operating system (4.1 or newer) now support USB audio output, and your DragonFly Black or Red is pre-loaded with the latest firmware (1.03), which includes being optimized for use with Android devices. If your Dragon Fly seem s to have clearly too little output, then there's more to do: Despite Android's support of USB audio output, there are still hardware manufacturers that do not completely adhere to the USB audio class specification.
For Apple iOS Users To connect DragonFly Black or DragonFly Red to any Apple iOS device, w e highly recommend Apple's Lightning-to-USS 3 Camera Adaptor. This d evice sounds better and is more reliable in this application than Apple's slightly less expensive Lightning-to-USS 2.0 Camera Adaptor, while it also adds the ability to charge your iOS device during playback. For more info, visit http://www.apple.com/shop/product/ MK0W2AM/ Alligh tning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter.
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