Connecting Transporter

Transporter Owner’s Guide

		Digital Inputs
Unbalanced Analog	Optical	Coax	BNC	AES/EBU
Outputs	TOSLINK	S/PDIF	S/PDIF	Balanced	Antenna Connectors

Balanced	Optical	Coax	BNC	AES/EBU	Word	Infrared	Ethernet	RS-232	AC Power
Analog		S/PDIF	S/PDIF	Balanced	Clock	Input Output		Serial
Outputs		Digital Outputs			Input
		Digital Outputs

1.Connect an output from the Transporter to your stereo amplifier, preamp, or receiver with the appropriate interconnect.

The most common connection uses the unbalanced analog output red and white RCA connectors to connect to a line-level input, such as a CD or TAPE input. (Note: Transporter’s outputs are not compatible with PHONO inputs.) More details about Transporter’s audio connections are available in the Audio Connections section.

2.If you are using an ethernet network connection with your Transporter, connect an ethernet cable from your hub or switch to Transporter. Otherwise, screw the included wireless antennae to the two gold antenna connectors on Transporter.

3.Put the two AA batteries into the remote control.

4.Connect the included power cable to Transporter and plug it in.

You can leave Transporter plugged in all the time. When not in use, it enters standby mode and dims the display. You can also dim the display by pressing the brightness button on the remote or front panel.

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