DC 5V
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Air
Outputs
4 5
4. Single-Ended RCA outputs
Connect analogue RCA interconnects to an amplifier.
5. DC 5V power
kHz
The ZEN Air Blue must ONLY be powered by 5 volts.
Tip: For best performance, an ultra-low noise power adapter such as the iFi iPower2 or
iPower X is recommended.
Specifications:
Power supply requirement: DC 5V, 0.5A (centre +ve)
1 2 3 Chipset: Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series
Input: Bluetooth 5.1 TM with AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD,
aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA Codec
Thank you for purchasing the Blue from the ZEN Air series. The
Output: Audio RCA L/R
ZEN Air Blue is a wireless Bluetooth DAC with digital and
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +0/-0.5dB (44.1kHz)
analogue outputs.
1Hz - 44khz +0/-3.0dB (≥88.2kHz)
Output Voltage @ 0dBFS:
1. Bluetooth Sample Rate LED (kHz) 2.05V (±0.05V)
DNR: 109dB (A)
The LED colour scheme indicates the sampling frequency
received by ZEN Air Blue from the music source. SNR: 109dB (A) @ 0dBFS
kHz LED THD & N: <0.0015% 10k Load @ 0dBFS
44/48 Blue Output Impedance: <50Ω
88/96 White Power Consumption: <2.5W
Dimensions: 158 x 100 x 35 mm (6.2" x 3.9" x 1.4")
2. Bluetooth codec display Net weight: 295g (0.65 lbs)
Codec Warranty period: 12 months
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The colour of the ‘iFi’ logo in the centre of the front display
represents the file format received:
Format LE D
SBC Off
AAC Yellow
apt X Bl ue
ap tX H D M agenta
aptX Adaptive Green
aptX LL Red
LDAC Cyan
LHDC/HWA White
3. Bluetooth pairing button, display and
Voice announcement on/off
The ZEN Air Blue receives a Bluetooth signal via aptX, aptX HD,
aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA, AAC and SBC.
Pairing
After power on, ZEN Air Blue blinks blue as it searches for a
previously paired device. When a stored device is not found, it
then automatically enters pairing mode with LED (1) blinking
blue and red.
To enter pairing mode manually, press and hold the pairing
button (3) until LED (1) blinks blue and red.
ZEN Air Blue is able to store up to 8 previously paired Bluetooth
devices. Manual reconnection may still be necessary.
Display on/off
Short press once to switch the LED display on/off.
Voice announcement on/off
Press the button twice briefly to switch the voice
announcement on/off.
High tone On
Low tone Off
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