Gato DIA-250 User Manual
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1. 7 amp 8 32 bit amp 64 bit Apple OS X 10 6 4 Snow Leopard or higher Because there are so many PC configurations out there we cannot guarantee that you will be able to stream audio on USB even if your system meets the requirements above Windows PC Installation and Set Up Before you are able to stream audio from USB on your Windows PC the first time you will have to install the Gato Audio USB driver Connect your DIA 250 DIA 400 to a free USB port on your computer and load the CD ROM that came with the DIA 250 DIA 400 into your PC Setup will start automatically If not click on Start gt Computer Right click on the icon of your CD DVD drive and choose Install program Choose your prefered destination for the Click Next to start installation installation and click Install Setup Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Gato Audio USB Audio Driver v1 61 0 Welcome to the Gato Audio USB Audio Driver v1 61 0 Setup Wizard Setup will install Gato Audio USB Audio Driver v1 61 0 in the following folder To install in a This wizard will guide you through the installation of Gato different folder dick Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the installation Audio USB Audio Driver v1 61 0 Itis recommended that you dose all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue2. DIA 400 has an ultra low standby power consumption of less than 1W Standby Activate the amplifier by pressing on the remote control or the Standby button on the front panel When the amplifier enters standby mode again it will remember the selected input channel and volume level Ifthe volume level is higher than 50 it will be reduced to 50 when the amplifier exits standby mode Standby Adjusting the volume Turning the volume control knob clockwise increases the volume Turn it counter clockwise to decrease the volume The volume can also be adjusted by pressing the or button on the remote control Muting For complete silence simply press the h button on the remote control Press the mute button once more to return to the previous volume level Input selection Use the Input button on the front panel to select between the different input channels Inputs can also be selected with the remote by pressing the direct input selection buttons or the W or A buttons The input will switch the channels in this order QNI gt IN2 gt BAL gt USB gt RCA gt OPT gt Display dimming The display can be dimmed by a pressing the Display button on the RC 2 remote control or the Dim button on the back of the amplifier The display is now turned off except for two LEDs indicating the dimmed display state Whenever a change is made to the settings of the amplifier such as adjusting volume or changing input the display will light up for 4
3. Destination Folder Space required 2 1MB Space available 20 5GB Bak instal Cancel During the installation process on Windows XP you may see this message Please just click Click Finish to complete the installation Continue anyway Setup Software Installation Completing the Gato Audio USB Audio Driver v1 61 0 Setup Wizard t The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo L testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Click Finish to complete the installation ant 5 Aa Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Gato Audio DIA 250 amp DIA 400 Integrated Amplifier After the installation follow these steps to setup Windows to stream to your Gato Audio device 3 Click Start gt open Control panel Select Hardware amp sound click on Sound Select Gato Audio DIA 250 DIA 400 as playback device and click Set Default X Sound Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings Speakers Realtek High D Read Realtek Digital Output Realtek H
4. battery 3 Reinstall the small lid on the bottom side of the remote Functions ES Display N Standby 05 Press the button to put the amplifier in standby D Press it again to turn it on 7 i Display Press the button to dim the display RCA Optical Press it again to restore the display to normal 5 gt gt Mute h Press the button to mute the amplifier Input 1 Input 2 Balanced Press it again to return to the previous volume level i 5 USB Press the button to select the digital USB input channel j RCA Press the button to select the digital coaxial input channel Optical Press the button to select the digital optical input channel Input 1 Press the button to select the analogue Input 1 channel Input 2 Press the button to select the analogue Input 2 channel Balanced Press the button to select the analogue balanced input channel Volume up Press the button to increase the volume Volume down Press the button to decrease the volume Next input channel A Press the button to select next input channel Previous input channel W Press the button to select previous input channel GATO AUDIO Installing USB Driver Requirements Minimum computer configuration required for USB audio streaming Intel Core 2 1 6 GHz or AMD equivalent with 1 GB RAM USB 2 0 interface Oneofthe following operating systems e Windows XP with SP3 32 bit Windows Vista with SP2 32 bit amp 64 bit Windows
5. it adapts impedances adjusts levels and switches signals A super gentle embrace of the delicate analogue signals is important for the total performance of the amplifier At Gato Audio we have utilized our many years of experience in voicing analogue amplifiers to make this particular stage perform at its very best We tuned the input stage to perform with a natural and lifelike sound affecting the original signal as little as possible D A Converter The built in D A converter offers real high end performance enabled by the use of a dedicated power supply a balanced drive Burr Brown PCM1794 D A converter an optimized high bandwidth I V converter and an analogue stage with low Q low pass filters All digital inputs are upsampled to 24bit 192kHz This D A converter will upgrade any digital source such as wired or wireless streaming from your computer or CD drive to a high end level of detail and musical performance USB Versatility The true 24bit 192kHz digital input via the state of the art asynchronous USB circuit is especially worth highlighting It enables the possibility of a sonic performance vastly above that of any CD It is the key note of making these amplifiers a quality enhancing connection point for your Mac PC or even your iPad Connectivity We had our eye on versatility and connectivity when designing these new amplifiers The DIA 250 and DIA 400 offer not only a wide range of digital and analogue inputs but also line o
6. via RCA connectors or via XLR connectors for true balanced signals Both balanced and unbalanced line outputs are provided Even the least powerful DIA 250 offers 250 watts per channel into 8 ohm loads and the DIA 400 no less than 400 watts per channel Both amplifiers double their power output into 4 ohm loads Modern Class D technology enables extremely high efficiency thereby providing both enormous power and huge voltage swing Besides the obvious benefit of having this much power the huge voltage swing from these powerhouses gives effortless dynamic headroom without clipping all in the service of bringing you stunning musical performance Class D Output Stage The DIA 250 and DIA 400 amplifiers offer state of the art Class D output stages with dedicated and optimized switch mode power supplies The multiple stage power amplifier is built around proven technology from International Rectifier optimized with a precision high frequency oscillator and PWM modulator A pair of precision switching MOS FET transistors with super low on resistance ensures the high frequency switching is done perfectly and with as little loss as possible The output filters are made from quality PP capacitors and low DCR coils converting the high power PWM signals back into detailed and smooth analogue music Analogue Input Stage The analogue input stage is where everything begins It not only connects external inputs and the built in D A converter with the output stage
7. Distortion Signal to noise ratio Line out maximum level Total Harmonic Distortion Input impedance Line output impedance Voltage gain Recommended speaker load Connectors Balanced analogue inputs Unbalanced analogue inputs Digital inputs Balanced analogue outputs Unbalanced analogue outputs Speaker output Trigger 12V Size amp Power Power Requirements Fuse Power consumption stdb idle max Dimensions WxHxD Weight ANI AUDIO 2x400W 80 2x800W 4Q 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB and 2 Hz 700 kHz 3 dB 0 0196 at rated power gt 110 dB 13V balanced 6 5V unbalanced lt 0 001 pre out 20 kO RCA or 40 kO Balanced 750 26 dB 4 10 db headroom 40 160 1 pair gold plated XLR Neutrik 2 pairs of gold plated RCA stereo 1 USB type B 1 Toslink 1 RCA coaxial 1 pair gold plated XLR Neutrik 1 pair of gold plated RCA Stereo 2 pairs of gold plated safety banana 1 mini jack 115 VAC 230 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz 1700W max 20 mm sand filled 8 A 1W 35W 1700W 325 x 105 x 420 mm 12 8 x 4 1 x 16 5 13 kg 28 7 Ib GATO AUDIO Gato Audio Marielundvej 28 DK 2730 Herlev Denmark Phone 45 4095 2205 www gato audio com hello gato audio com 2 Ei S Z eo 2 S b g g gt 8 E S Ei amp S
8. GATO NR AUDIO DIA 250 amp DIA 400 Integrated Amplifier DAC User Manual Gato Audio DIA 250 amp DIA 400 Integrated Amplifier DAC ENO AUDIO Contents Don t be a stranger Package contents Safetyfirst esses Abouttheamplifier General designs Laren T T u Class D Output Stage Analogue Input Stage D ACODVePtebs ent Loria Mira ston ADM D DAN CR A AVENA a Martane inom abn a E SD AN USB VOrsatility ssc RR Connectivity LED Display Setting up your amplifier Basic CONNECHION ss Overview Connecting a computer to USB Connecting an Apple iPad to USB How does it work 6 6 29 6 6 6 wd m o 00 M N N POWERON IRE OM OPERE RR E E M E NET Standby Adjusting the volume MULINOR Tora Input selection Display dimMMiING Sample rate read QUt Direct Protection Warnings RC 2 remote control How to insert replace the battery FUNCIONS or anaes an n aN Na Installing USB Driver oc Requirements Windows PC Installation and Set UD Mac Installation and Set Up Makeitlast e If all else fails 5 ett toto t ER ea eto ai ER ee Technical specihcations O io io Oo Oo OO i00 Oo Oo 210 1d NA edd ru ali 1B 13 14 Gato Audio DIA 250 amp DIA 400 Integrated Amplifier DAC Don t be a stranger
9. Thank you for purchasing the Gato Audio DIA 250 DIA 400 We are absolutely confident that it will bring you many hours of listening pleasure We hereby cordially invite you to join the Gato Audio family by registering your product online You may also consider signing up for our newsletter to receive information about exciting new products events and technical updates All this and more on www gato audio com Our very best Gato Audio Package contents Please check that the following is included in the package 1 Gato Audio DIA 250 DIA 400 integrated amplifier 1 mains cable 1Gato Audio RC 2 remote control e 1 CR2032 3 V battery 1 CD ROM with USB driver for Windows This manual which you should be reading now ENO AUDIO Safety first Mains plug and cable Insert the mains plug fully into the mains outlet socket Donotuse any mains cable other than the one provided with this amplifier Donot defeat the ground connection Donot move the amplifier around while it is connected to mains Do not place heavy objects on the mains cable or place the cable near high temperature objects Donotuse damaged mains plugs or socket outlets Liquids Electricity and liquids are not a safe combination therefore When cleaning the amplifier remove the mains plug Donothandle the mains plug with wet hands Do not spray any liquid directly onto the amplifier Donot place liquid containers above o
10. al Analogue Balanced Analogue Balanced Display setting input input input inputs input output output l l Toggle On Off iPad Apple AirPort Express Sonos Phono Pre Amp High End CD Player Power Amp External Equipment Mac AppleTV Squeezebox Surround Pre Amp Receiver Professional Audio Active Speaker Equipment PC Harddisk Player TV TV Subwoofer Laptop Streaming Player CD DVD BD Player CD DVD BD Player Sat Cable Receiver Docking Station Docking Station Volume read out Input Sample rate read out Standby button Volume control knob Input selection button Gato Audio DIA 250 amp DIA 400 Integrated Amplifier DAC Connecting a computer to USB Before connecting the DIA 250 DIA 400 to your computer via USB please read installation instructions on page 11 Connecting an Apple iPad to USB It is possible to stream music from an iPad to the USB port of the DIA 250 DIA 400 An Apple Camera Connection Kit is required for this feature The kit is available from the Apple online store or other Apple accessory shops Plug the camera connector into the iPad dock connector and connect it to the DIA 250 DIA 400 with a USB cable Simply start your music app and enjoy the music How does it work Power on Use the mains switch on the back of the amplifier to turn it on The amplifier is now in standby mode Only the microprocessor and the standby LED are powered during standby Therefore the DIA 250
11. e Gato Audio USB 2 0 device and then choose Use this device for sound output Set your sample rate and 6a bit resolution at Format TT configure speakers r I s Use this device for sound output E I C Configure Speakers Make it last Please apply simple common sense to maintain the sound quality and lifespan of your Gato Audio amplifier Here are a few guidelines Regular care wipe the surfaces carefully by using a clean soft dry cloth Cleaning if necessary wipe the hard surfaces clean using a soft cloth dampened only with clean water Grease stains or finger marks can be removed carefully with a clean soft cloth lightly dampened in a mix of clean lukewarm water and a single drop of dish washing liquid Then wipe the surfaces dry using a soft dry cloth Be careful never to use hot water or any type of concentrated detergent solvent thinner or any other volatile substance on the surfaces or you may cause permanent damage to the surface coating Keep the cabinet away from prolonged contact with rubber or PVC materials Donotexpose the amplifier to direct sunlight or other heat sources If all else fails don t panic Every Gato Audio product comes with a minimum 2 year warranty See our website for details This warranty does not cover damage or wear directly or indirectly caused by improper use violence tampering with or unauthorized access to or servicing of any part of the prod
12. igh Definitio To adjust output format click Properties and select the Advanced tab E Speakers Properties General Levels Enhancements Advanced L Default Format Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode 24 bit 48000 Hz Studio Quality Z P Test 16 bit 44100 Hz CD Quality 16 bit 48000 Hz DVD Quality E16 bit 96000 Hz Studio Quality 16 bit 192000 Hz Studio Quality 24 bit 44100 Hz Studio Quali this device 24 bit 48000 Hz Studio TT E 24 bit 96000 Hz Studio Quality 24 bit 192000 Hz Studio Quality Speakers G udio DIA 250 usb 2 0 Set Default Mi Properties Mac Installation and Set Up No driver installation is needed on the Mac The driver will be installed automatically when the DIA 250 DIA 400 is connected to your Mac Audio Devices D Built in Line Input Gato Audio USB 2 0 Audio Out for the first time Karre U Clock source Gato Audio Internal Clock j l ilt i 1 i Input et Built in Output ne a To set up your Mac to send audio to the DIA 250 DIA 400 s amp Built in Line Output e Source Default Format 44100 0 Hz 2ch 24bit Ch Volume Value dB Mute Master emmm 100 0 00 D LA e 00 000 2 A e 100 0 00 D Built in Digital Output Din 2 out Open Finder Choose Utilities gt Open Audio MIDI setup In Audio MIDI setup select th
13. ings The DIA 250 DIA 400 is equiped with a sophisticated protection circuit to protect the amplifier and or the connected equipment in case of failure The DIA 250 DIA 400 features two warning signals A HOT sign will blink in the right display due to temperature problems If this happens turn off the amplifier mains switch and wait about 10 minutes for the heat sinks cool down before turning on the mains again If a lot of heat is generated within a short period of time please check the following HOT warning e The ventilation around the amplifier The speaker cable and cable connections The specifications of the connected loudspeakers An OFF sign will blink in the right display Turn off the amplifier mains switch and please check the following before turning the mains on again The speaker cable and cable connections OFF warning The connected equipment That you are not playing above the clipping area of the amplifier If the amplifier keeps blinking after the powering up routine please turn off the amplifier and contact your dealer or the national distributor Gato Audio DIA 250 amp DIA 400 Integrated Amplifier DAC RC 2 remote control The RC 2 is an infrared remote control for Gato Audio DIA 250 and DIA 400 How to insert replace the battery The RC 2 runs on a standard CR2032 3 V button battery 1 Remove the small lid on the bottom side of the remote 2 Insert or replace the CR2032 3 V button
14. r near the amplifier Keep liquids away from the amplifier And Thisis nota toy and should not be handled like one by children OR adults Donotremove the covers of the amplifier for service see page 13 Donotattempt to put foreign objects inside the amplifier for service see page 13 Donotcover the amplifier with cloth Donot place the amplifier on sloped or unstable surfaces When the amplifier will not be used for a long time remove the mains plug Never connect or disconnect cables when the amplifier is switched on Donotshort the amplifier outputs This unit is made for indoor temperature 15 25 C or 59 77 F If it has been exposed to cold temperature let it adjust itself to indoor temperature before use Make sure that your amplifier is able to breathe by securing a minimum safe distance around the heat sinks of 100 mm or 4 inches Theamplifier can get hot during use Normal operating temperature is from room temperature to 50 C or 1229 F f ON x Standby Gato Audio DIA 250 amp DIA 400 Integrated Amplifier DAC About the amplifier General design The Gato Audio DIA 250 and DIA 400 Class D Integrated Amplifiers are designed and built to a vision of combining technology power sonic performance connectivity versatility stunning looks and compact design Both amplifiers feature built in D A converters with electrical optical and USB inputs High quality analogue input is
15. seconds showing the Display dim change that is being made Press either of the buttons again to exit display dimming mode ENO AUDIO Sample rate read out The DIA 250 DIA 400 can read and display the sample rate of the USB RCA and OPT digital input channels The DIA 250 DIA 400 can be set to display this in two different ways Sample rat read out 1 The display on the right shows the selected input channel eg USB Press the USB button on the RC 2 remote control and the sample rate will be shown in kHz instead of selected input channel name for 4 seconds 2 The display on the right only shows the sample rate When changing input channels the channel name will be shown for 4 seconds and then return to display the sample rate To toggle between the two read out modes press and hold the Dim button on the back of the amplifier for 2 seconds No sample rate available Direct The Direct function bypasses the volume control turning this amplifier into a fixed gain power amplifier This can be very useful in surround setups To activate this mode select input IN1 and press and hold the Input button on the front panel of the amplifier for 4 seconds The left display Home Theater direct will read HT To disable the function press and hold the Input button on the front panel of the amplifier for 4 seconds The amplifier remembers this setting in standby mode and when the DIA 250 DIA 400 is switched off Protection warn
16. uct If you are in need of service or repair please do not hesitate to contact us at hello gato audio com or visit our website www gato audio com for more information DIA 250 Technical specifications Output power Frequency response Total Harmonic Distortion Signal to noise ratio Line out maximum level Total Harmonic Distortion Input impedance Line output impedance Voltage gain Recommended speaker load Connectors Balanced analogue inputs Unbalanced analogue inputs Digital inputs Balanced analogue outputs Unbalanced analogue outputs Speaker output Trigger 12V Size amp Power Power Requirements Fuse Power consumption stdb idle max Dimensions WxHxD Weight Gato Audio DIA 250 amp DIA 400 Integrated Amplifier DAC 2x 250W 80 2x500W 40 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB and 2 Hz 700 kHz 3 dB 0 0196 at rated power gt 110 dB 13V balanced 6 5V unbalanced lt 0 001 pre out 20 kO RCA or 40 kO Balanced 750 26 dB 4 10 db headroom 40 160 1 pair gold plated XLR Neutrik 2 pairs of gold plated RCA stereo 1 USB type B 1 Toslink 1 RCA coaxial 1 pair gold plated XLR Neutrik 1 pair of gold plated RCA Stereo 2 pairs of gold plated safety banana 1 mini jack 115 VAC 230 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz 1000W max 20 mm sand filled 6 3 A 1W 23W 1000W 325x105 x 420 mm 12 8 x 4 1 x 16 5 10 kg 22 Ib DIA 400 Technical specifications Output power Frequency response Total Harmonic
17. utputs a trigger signal for external power amplifiers and a configurable home theater input The HT input can turn the amplifier into a fixed gain power amplifier for use in a surround setup without compromising the sonic performance LED Display By choosing a large high contrast white LED dot matrix display we gave the DIA 250 and DIA 400 a distinct appearance easy to understand easy to see and operate even at remote control distance In addition to displaying output level and selected input it also displays the sample rate of the digital input revealing the quality The LED display is fully dimmable by the remote control Setting up your amplifier Basic connection Follow these steps for setting up your system in this sequence 1 Place the DIA 250 DIA 400 as per the instructions on page 5 2 Connect all inputs to the amplifier 3 Connect your loudspeakers to the amplifier 4 Connect mains power cable to the amplifier and turn it on 5 Select input and volume setting Enjoy Overview Mains Mains Fuse Right speaker Left speaker switch socket compartment terminals terminals Speaker R Speaker L a N q gt ta JE v K P ed K 2 TE Pa a GGI me NECEM 0 09 lt USB C Go J 3 6 e Dim e L Q6 sn 001101d01 ce x mn c p uu NUN GO M 12Vtrigger USB Optical Coaxi
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