Cayin iDAP-6 HiFi Digital Audio Player
Welcome to the user manual for the Cayin iDAP-6 High Fidelity Digital Audio Player. This manual is designed to help you understand the features and operation of the device. It is recommended that all customers read through this manual before using the device.
Attention
- Please ensure the serial number on the package, chassis, and warranty card are intact and identical. Cayin reserves the right to refuse warranty service if the warranty card or serial number is damaged, missing, or tampered with.
- All rights reserved. Reproduction, translation, or adoption of iDAP-6 documentation and/or system firmware is prohibited without written approval from Cayin.
- This user manual is based on product specifications at the time of print. Cayin reserves the right to change product specifications without prior notice.
Package Content
Please examine the product package carefully before opening. It should be free from physical damage or water stains. The package should contain the following items:
- iDAP-6 High Fidelity Digital Audio Player (1 unit)
- Quick User Guide (1 copy)
- Replacement Fuse (2 units)
- Warranty Card (1 copy)
- Power Cord (1 piece)
- WiFi/Bluetooth Antenna (1 piece)
Attention: The product package should include only the items listed above. Please fill in the warranty card and mail it to your local agent or Cayin's Sales Department for comprehensive after-sales service. It is recommended to keep the package and protection material for future re-packaging needs.
Design Features
- Desktop network player supporting common digital file formats: DSF, DFF, SACD-ISO, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV, APE, WMA, MP3, AAC, OGG.
- PCM support up to 32Bit/384kHz; DSD support up to DSD256 via I²S, DoP128 via USB, and DoP64 on other digital interfaces.
- Comprehensive digital output options: USB, I²S, AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical.
- Supports SD card (up to 256GB) and USB storage (up to 2TB) directly.
- Three USB ports, all capable of hot-plugging for USB Audio or USB storage.
- Multi-language custom UI on a 3.95” AMOLED screen, displaying Album Art, music information, and control menus clearly.
- Supports file sharing via Ethernet or WiFi, communicating with networked devices through Samba, DLNA, and Airplay.
- Dual Bluetooth v4.1 for transmitting or receiving, supporting Bluetooth remote control profile.
- Aluminum alloy shell and panel with sandblasting treatment for a simple, fashionable design that effectively shields outer interference.
- High-performance linear power supply system featuring an in-house designed premium grade toroidal transformer with low magnetic leakage and high power efficiency.
- Solid chassis with aluminum alloy and sand blast finishing to effectively eliminate exterior interference.
- Fashionable, compact, and minimal design that blends easily into SOHO or household environments.
Front Panel Functional Description
Diagram 1: iDAP-6 Front Panel Illustration
The front panel features a circular MENU/Enter button (7) on the right, an OLED display (6) in the center, and several buttons/ports on the left: Standby/On-Off (1), SD Card Slot (2), Power Indicator (3), and USB Port (4). A 'Return' button (5) is also present.
- 1. Standby On/Off: Hold the button to turn the player on from standby or enter standby mode. When the screen is on, a single click turns the screen off, and another click turns it back on. Note: The main power supply switch is located on the back panel.
- 2. SD Card Slot: For inserting SD cards.
- 3. Power Indicator: Flashing indicates initialization; solid on indicates the player is ready for operation.
- 4. USB Port: Supports USB flash drives, card readers, and mobile HDDs.
- 5. Return: Click to return to the previous menu; hold for 2 seconds to return to the main menu.
- 6. OLED display: Shows control and playback information.
- 7. MENU/Enter button: Rotate clockwise to select next menu items (right/down), counter-clockwise for previous items (left/upper). Push once to confirm selection or enter the next menu.
At the playlist screen, rotate the button to select a song and push it once to start playback. At the Playback screen, rotate the knob to highlight a control icon (e.g., [Previous], [Play/Pause], [Next], [Playlist], [My Favorite]) at the bottom of the screen and push the button once to activate the action. Holding the button for 2 seconds returns to the Home Screen.
Rear Panel Functional Description
The rear panel includes various input/output ports and connectors. From left to right: Reset button (2), LAN port (3), USB port (3), I²S Output (HDMI port) (4), Optical Output (5), Coaxial Output (RCA) (6), Coaxial Output (BNC) (7), AES/EBU Output (XLR) (8), Power input connector (9), FUSE (10), and Main Power Supply switch (11). A Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Antenna Socket (1) is also present.
- 1. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Antenna Socket: Install the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna here before use.
- 2. Reset: If the system behaves abnormally, use a non-metallic pin (e.g., toothpick) to trigger the reset button inside the hole (hold for 3-5 seconds) to reboot and resume the system.
- 3. LAN and USB port: The LAN port connects to a local area network. USB ports function as OTG storage devices for thumb drives, card readers, or HDDs. They can also connect to a USB DAC to enable USB Audio output.
- 4. I²S Output (HDMI port): This terminal is for forthcoming Cayin DACs with I²S input. Compatibility with other DACs is not guaranteed.
- 5. Optical Output: Suitable for DACs with optical input.
- 6. Coaxial Output (RCA): Suitable for DACs with coaxial input.
- 7. Coaxial Output (BNC): Suitable for DACs with coaxial input.
- 8. AES/EBU Output (XLR): Suitable for DACs with AES/EBU input.
Note: To ensure satisfactory system performance, use proper digital audio cables that meet required specifications when connecting the iDAP-6 to digital audio equipment.
Important Note:
- a. Select "I²S" from "Output Selection" in "Music Setting" before using the I²S (HDMI) output.
- b. Select "S/P" from "Output Selection" in "Music Setting" before using the optical, coaxial (RCA and BNC), and AES/EBU outputs.
- c. USB and S/PDIF outputs are mutually exclusive; connecting a USB Audio device will automatically disable S/PDIF and I²S outputs.
- 9. Power input connector: Connect to AC power supply. Ensure your local power supply voltage matches the information printed on the back panel before powering up.
- 10. FUSE: If a fuse needs replacement, use one with the same specification as the original. The player is equipped with 2 spare fuses.
- 11. Main Power Supply: Switch to the "On" position to turn on the player.
Tips: If the player will not be used for an extended period, it is recommended to turn off the main power supply.
Preparation
Please ensure the AC voltage of your local power supply matches the voltage information printed on the back panel before plugging in the power cord and connecting to an AC power outlet. Ensure all equipment is connected correctly.
The system connection diagram illustrates how the iDAP-6 connects with the iDAC-6. You can select the required connection according to your needs.
(1) Connecting Digital Audio Cable
- For RCA output, use a 75Ω coaxial digital cable to connect to a coaxial RCA or BNC input of the DAC.
- For BNC output, use a 75Ω coaxial digital cable to connect to a coaxial RCA or BNC input of the DAC.
- For AES/EBU output, use a 110Ω coaxial digital cable to connect to an AES/EBU input of the DAC.
- For Optical output, use an optical digital cable to connect to an Optical/Toslink input of the DAC.
- For I²S (HDMI) output, use a short (1 meter or less) high-quality HDMI cable to connect to the I²S input of the DAC.
(2) Connecting Ethernet Network
When connected to an Ethernet network, the iDAP-6 can play music files shared within a LAN or receive pushed music from DLNA or Airplay. Connect an Ethernet cable from the RJ-45 port on the rear panel to a LAN port on your router. Networked music files stored on a NAS or other devices should also be connected to the same router.
(3) Connecting Wireless Network
When connected to a WiFi network, the iDAP-6 can play music files shared within a LAN or receive pushed music from DLNA or Airplay. Enable the WiFi feature in the Network Setting menu, activate Searching WiFi, and select the strongest WiFi signal from your router.
Basic Operation
Please ensure the AC voltage of your local power supply matches the voltage information printed on the back panel and that all equipment is connected correctly.
1. Startup Operation
- Turn on the power switch on the rear panel; the player will power up and enter standby mode.
- Hold the front panel power button; its indicator light will turn on, and the screen will display the startup logo.
2. Main Menu
The player enters the main menu after startup, displaying five functional icons. Rotate the MENU button to select the desired icon and push the MENU button once to enter. The player will then display the available options for that menu.
The main menu sections include:
| Menu Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Music Library | Local Storage Music, Network Music, Update Music Library |
| Music Category | Songs, Favorite, Recent, Album, Genre, Artist, Playlist |
| Playing now | Songs, Favorite, Recent, Album, Genre, Artist, Playlist |
| Music Setting | Playback Mode, Output selection, DSD Output Mode, Resume from Breakpoint, Gapless, Lyrics, Album Art |
| System setting | System Setting, Network Settings, System Update, About Player |
(1) Music Library
The Music Library allows access to your music files.
- Local Storage Music: Select Local Storage devices such as SD card, USB storage (USB Flash Drive, card reader, or HDD connected as OTG devices).
- Network Music: Browse or play folders or music files shared in the LAN.
- Update Music Library: Scan music files from SD card and USB storage, and synchronize metadata to facilitate Music Category functions.
Local music is stored on SD cards or USB storages attached directly to the iDAP-6. Highlight the Local Storage icon, push the MENU button to enter the storage device list, browse folders, select a music file, and push MENU to play. The screen will then jump to the "Playing Now" interface.
Network Music contains files stored on a NAS or shared folders on computers in the LAN. Highlight the Network Music icon, push MENU to enter the submenu, select "Local Area Network Music", and push MENU to start searching for NAS and shared folders on the network.
To update the music library, highlight the update music library icon, push MENU to enter the Music Update submenu, and push MENU again to start the update process.
Music Category
The system scans and records metadata of music files during library updates. The Music Category function creates lists based on "Songs", "Album", "Genre", and "Artist". It also provides features like "Favorite", "Recent", and "Playlist" for browsing and selecting songs.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Songs | Display all songs in storage device. |
| Favorite | Display the song list marked as "Favorite". |
| Recent | Display recently played music files. |
| Album | Display album list; rotate MENU button to select an album, push MENU button once to view song list. |
| Genre | Display genre list; rotate MENU button to select a genre, push MENU button once to view song list. |
| Artist | Display genre list; rotate MENU button to select an artist, push MENU button once to view song list. |
| Playlist | Display the songs added to the "Playing Now" list. |
Playing Now
If the iDAP-6 is playing or paused, the "Playing Now" interface is displayed. If it is not playing, the music category interface is shown.
Several control icons are located at the bottom of the "Playing Now" interface. Use the MENU button to select an icon (indicated by a red highlight) and push it once to confirm the action. Holding the MENU button for 2 seconds will stop playback and return to the Main Menu.
- The control icons, from left to right, are: [Previous], [Play/Pause], [Next], [Shortcut], [My Favorite], [Playlist], and Progress Bar.
- Selecting the [Shortcut] menu icon provides options: Playback Mode, Add Playlist, and Delete current file.
- Highlighting the Progress Bar allows fast forward (clockwise rotation) or rewind (anti-clockwise rotation) using the MENU button.
- Selecting a Playback mode in the Shortcut menu allows cycling through four modes: [Repeat All], [Repeat Once], [Play in Order], [Shuffle].
(4) Music Setting
This interface allows you to set playback parameters and turn functions on/off.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Playback Mode | Four modes: Play in Order, Shuffle, Repeat Once, Repeat All. |
| Output selection | Select between S/PDIF or I²S output. |
| DSD Output Mode | Select between DoP or D2P output. |
| Resume from Breakpoint | When enabled, playback resumes from the previous stop or power-off location. |
| Gapless | When enabled, the player skips gaps between media files and plays them seamlessly. |
| Lyrics | When enabled, displays lyrics alongside music playback (requires associated lyric file). |
| Album Art | When enabled, displays album art on the "Playing Now" menu (requires associated graphic file). |
Album art files can be in JPEG, PNG, or BMP format (in order of priority) with a resolution not exceeding 2000x2000. The iDAP-6 recognizes album art via the following priorities:
- Embed album cover into the music file's metadata.
- Rename the album art file to the same name as the music file and store them in the same folder.
- Rename the album art file as front.xxx, cover.xxx, or folder.xxx (case-insensitive) and place it in the same folder as the music files.
System Setting
This interface allows configuration of system parameters and wireless/networking functions.
| Menu | Options |
|---|---|
| System Setting | Language, Backlight time-out, Play through Folder, Factory Reset |
| Network Setting | BT Setup, WiFi Setup, DLNA, Airplay |
| System upgrade | Update iDAP-6 firmware |
| About Player | Provides information like SD card capacity, firmware version, etc. |
System Setting Submenu:
- Language: Set the player UI to Simplify Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or English.
- Backlight time-out: Choose from 30s, 1m, 5m, 10m, 30m, or always on.
- Folder operation: When enabled, the player jumps to the next folder after the last song of the current folder plays. When disabled, it plays all music within the folder according to the playback mode setting.
- Reset: Resets the player to factory default settings.
*Operations can be completed by highlighting "System Setting" on the left pane, pushing MENU to confirm, then rotating MENU again to highlight the desired option and pushing MENU to enter its submenu.
Network Setting Submenu:
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| BT Setting | On/Off, Search, Pair, Hiby-Link, Sound Quality |
| WiFi Setting | On/Off, Search, Connect, Password (virtual keyboard) |
| DLNA | On/Off |
| Airplay | On/Off |
1. Wired network: Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port on the rear panel. The player will obtain an IP address and connect automatically. A network icon will appear in the top right corner upon connection.
2. BT Setting: In the Bluetooth submenu, turn on Bluetooth to scan for available devices. Scroll to the "Available Device" list and use the MENU button to select a device for pairing. If previously connected, select from "Paired Device".
HibyLink: Enable the HibyLink feature in the Bluetooth submenu. Install the HiBy Music App (v3.0 or later) on your Android device. Select the HibyLink icon in the app's menu bar. The app will search for compatible devices, allowing you to select Cayin iDAP-6 to establish a connection for file sharing, browsing local music, and remote control.
3. WiFi Setting: In the WiFi Submenu, set WiFi to "On" to search for available hotspots. Select your desired hotspot and push the MENU button to confirm the connection.
Important Note: When connecting to WiFi or Bluetooth, a virtual keyboard will appear if a password is required. Use the MENU button to locate characters and push it once to enter each character.
System Upgrade
Cayin will release firmware updates to enhance and optimize the iDAP-6. Please follow the instructions on the official firmware release page at www.cayin.cn to complete the update process.
About Player
This interface displays the model number, SD card capacity, remaining storage amount, Bluetooth MAC address, and firmware version.
Safety Precautions
- Ensure the voltage information on the back panel matches your local power supply voltage before powering up.
- Unplug the power cord if the DAC will not be used for an extended period and keep the machine in proper condition.
- Handle with care and avoid tampering with the machine.
- The iDAP-6 may not function correctly if moisture has developed inside. Avoid operation until internal moisture has cleared. Moisture can occur from placing the player near heaters/steamers or moving it between environments with significant temperature and humidity differences.
- Do not attempt to service the product yourself; opening the cover may expose you to electric shock or other hazards.
- Keep the player away from water drips or splashes. Do not place objects filled with liquids on or around the player.
- Do not attempt to disassemble the machine. All service and maintenance must be conducted by an authorized service technician.
- Disconnect the power cable before cleaning. Use a soft, clean cloth; avoid volatile or corrosive cleaning products.
- Place the player on a flat surface, ensuring all four supporting feet are evenly loaded.
- Do not place flammable materials on the player.
- Do not operate the player under direct sunlight or high temperatures, as this can cause deviation or damage to electronic components.
- The machine may become hot during operation. Keep it in a well-ventilated environment and do not cover it.
- Contact your Cayin agent, retail shop, or after-sales service if the machine is not working properly.
- For warranty or repair services, contact your local Cayin dealer or distributor, or email service@cayin.cn. This product is designed for operation at altitudes up to 2000m and in non-tropical climates. Ensure ample space behind the back panel for cable connections.
Trouble shooting
To ensure the player functions optimally, follow basic operation and safety precautions. Improper operation may lead to malfunction. If you encounter issues, check the following before contacting support. Problems may relate to associated equipment or cables; ensure they are in proper condition. Contact your Cayin agent, retail shop, or after-sales service if problems persist.
| Problem | Cause | Remedy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No sound from headphone after power on | Power Indicator is Off | Power is not connected. | Check electric circuit and power cable; check if the rear panel total power button is on. |
| Power Indicator is Off | Main fuse is out. | Replace fuse with one of the same specification as the original. | |
| Power Indicator is On | In non-playing mode. | Enable the device to play music. | |
| Power Indicator is On | Audio cable has not connected properly and the back-end device is not working. | Reconnect audio cable. Check the back-end device. |
Specification
Physical Specification
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimension | 240X268X69mm (WxDxH) |
| Net Weight | About 3.29kg |
| Input Voltage | 220VAC 50Hz |
| Power Rating | 30W |
Wireless and Network Specification
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)+ BT4.1 |
| Wireless LAN | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n |
| LAN | Complies with IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u; 10Base-TX/100Base-TX, ANSI X3T12 TP-PMD 1995 standards. |
Music Format (Local Storage)
DSF/DFF/SACD-ISO/FLAC/AIFF/ WAV/APE/ALAC/WMA/MP3/AAC/OGG
Signal Output
| Output Type | Connector | PCM Output | DSD Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Audio | USB Type A | 44.1kHz to 384kHz | DSD64/128 (2.8MHz/5.6MHz DoP); 88.2kHz (D2P) |
| I²S | HDMI Type A (Not compatible with standard HDMI devices) | 44.1kHz to 384kHz | DSD64/128/256 (2.8MHz/5.6MHz/11.2MHz) |
| COAXIAL 1 | RCA | 44.1KHz to 192kHz | DoP64 (2.8MHz) |
| COAXIAL 2 | BNC | 44.1KHz to 192kHz | DoP64 (2.8MHz) |
| AES/EBU | XLR Male | 44.1KHz to 192KHz | DoP64 (2.8MHz) |
| OPTICAL | TOSLINK | 44.1KHz to 176.4kHz | DoP64 (2.8MHz) |
Note: DoP: DSD over PCM; D2P: DSD to PCM
Contact Information
Visit Cayin online:
- Official Website: www.cayin.cn
- Weibo-SINA
Zhuhai Spark Electronic Equipment Co., LTD
- Tel: 0086-0756-3828711
- Fax: 0086-0756-3828722
- E-mail: market@cayin.cn
- ZipCode: 519045
- Address: 9 Lianfa Road, Liangang Industrial Park, Shuanglin Zone, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
Note: Cayin is the registered trademark of Zhuhai Spark Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd. When you purchase, please recognize this symbol to guard against counterfeiting.
Version V1.0, 20171109 (01)
