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Front panel explained – Antelope Audio Zodiac Gold DAC User Manual

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5. Front Panel Explained

1. Lock light

When lit, this indicates Zodiac Gold is locked to an incoming digital signal via rear panel connectors

(21), (22), (23), (24). The light will flash if there is no valid digital signal or if a media player is in

stopped or paused mode when using USB.

2. Infrared receiver

Remote control unit receiver. Do not cover!

3. Word Clock light

Indicates the device is locked to the incoming Word Clock signal at rear panel BNC connector (20).

NOTE: Word Clock overrides the clock signal present in AES, S/PDIF and TOSLINK.

4. Mono light

When lit, this indicates the outputs are summed to mono.

5. Main volume

Adjusts levels for analog outputs (18), (19). The level is shown on the display (6) when adjusting,

with a range of -60dB to 0dB. A click is heard as each relay engages the precision resistors.

6. Display

Multi-function display can show Sample Rate, Main Volume Level, Source Input, Headphone

amplifier impedance and info concerning USB mode. See also (5), (10), (12) for related functions.

7. Headphone volume

Adjusts level of headphone amplifier to headphone outputs (13).