TOPPING TP30D User Manual

Introduction

Welcome to the TOPPING TP30D User Manual. This document provides comprehensive information on setting up, operating, and maintaining your TP30D audio amplifier.

1. Contents List

• TP30D Unit x 1
• Remote Control x 1
• USB Cable x 1
• AC Power Cable x 1
• Bluetooth Antenna x 1
• Quick Start Guide x 1

Note: You can download the latest drivers from toppingaudio.com/downloads.

2. Attribute

Specifications

Supported Specifications

USB IN

PCM: 44.1kHz-768kHz/16bit-32bit

DSD: DSD64-DSD512 (Native), DSD64-DSD256 (DoP)

COAX/OPT/AES IN

PCM: 44.1kHz-192kHz/16bit-24bit

DSD: DSD64 (DoP)

BT IN

AAC/SBC/APTX/APTX HD/APTX-Adaptive/LDAC

3. Connection

3.1 Connect to the Input Source

The TP30D offers five types of input interfaces: USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth, and AES.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows various input sources like a CD player, mobile phone, TV, and computer connecting to the rear panel inputs (USB, COAX, OPTICAL, AES, BT) of the TP30D unit.

3.2 Connect to Amplifier or Active Speakers

Use XLR or RCA cables to connect to your amplifier or active speakers. To avoid damage to your devices, please turn off the amplifier or active speakers before connecting them to the TP30D.

Diagram Description: Diagrams illustrate connecting the TP30D's XLR and RCA outputs to amplifiers or active speakers.

4. Operation

4.1 Power On & Off / Standby Operation

• Power On/Off: Use the power switch located on the rear panel to turn the TP30D on or off.
• Standby: While operating, press and hold the front panel knob to enter standby mode. Press the knob again to exit standby. Alternatively, use the standby button [Power Symbol] on the remote control to enter or exit standby.

4.2 Volume Setting

• Mute/Unmute: Press the mute button [Mute Symbol] on the remote control to mute the TP30D. Press it again or adjust the volume to exit mute state.
• Volume Adjusting: Turn the front panel volume knob or use the [+] and [-] buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume. Note that long-pressing the [+] or [-] buttons will quickly change the volume. Please operate with care to protect your hearing.

Note: In DAC mode, the volume is fixed at 0dB and cannot be adjusted. Refer to [Setup Menu - Advanced - DAC Mode].

4.3 Input Channel Switching

Touch the [Input Symbol] button on the front panel or press the [<] or [>] buttons on the remote control to cycle through the input sources.

4.4 Output Channel Switching

Press the [Line Out Symbol] button on the remote control to cycle through the output channels. You can also switch output channels by pressing the knob, but this requires setting [Setup Menu - Advanced - Button] to "Output Select" (default).

5. Setup Menu

5.1 Enter Menu and Change Settings

Front Panel Buttons:

• Press [Menu Symbol]: Enter/exit the setup menu or return to the parent menu.
• Press [Return Symbol]: Exit the setup menu.
• Rotate Knob: Cycle through setting items.
• Press Knob: Change setting/Confirm/Enter sub-menu.

Remote Control:

• [+]: Enter setup menu/Confirm.
• [<]: Change setting.
• [>]: Change setting.
• [Menu Symbol]: Enter/exit setup menu or return to parent menu.

5.2 Display Settings

1. Display

1.1 Home Page

Choose the home page display: Normal (Default), VU, FFT.

1.2 Brightness

Options: Low, Medium (Default), High, Auto. In Auto mode, the screen dims after 30 seconds of inactivity and displays only the current input. Any button press will wake the screen.

1.3 Classic VU 0dB

Set the reference voltage for the VU meter. For example, setting it to +4dBu means the pointer at 0dB indicates an output level of +4dBu.

Options: +4dBu (Default), +10dBu.

1.4 Level Meter

Configure VU meter display: All on (Default), Normal page, FFT page, All off.

2. Input Select

Choose the input source: USB (Default), Optical, Coaxial, AES, Bluetooth.

3. Output Select

Choose the output mode: SE (RCA only), BAL (XLR only), ALL (Default - RCA and XLR).

4. On/Off Trigger

• Signal (Default): The device turns on with an input signal. It enters standby if no valid signal is detected for 1 minute.
• 12V: The device turns on/off via a 12V trigger signal. Connect to a 12V Trigger Out from another device.
• Off: Disables this function.

5. PCM Filter

Select a PCM filter: F-1: Fast roll off linear (Default), F-2: Fast roll off minimum, F-3: Slow roll off linear, F-4: Slow roll off minimum, F-5: No over sampling, F-6: Ultra-fast roll off linear, F-7: Ultra-fast roll off minimum, F-8: Brick-wall linear, F-9: Brick-wall minimum.

6. Advanced

6.1 Channel Balance

Adjust channel balance: C (Balance), L+0.5~9.5dB, or R+0.5~9.5dB (Default: C).

6.2 Output Level

Set maximum output level at 0dBFS: 4V (Default), 5V.

6.3 DAC Mode

Select DAC mode: PRE (Default - Volume adjustable), DAC (Max volume, not adjustable).

6.4 Bluetooth

Enable/Disable Bluetooth: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

6.5 Remote

Enable/Disable remote control: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

6.6 Button

Customize the function of the press knob. Options include Output select (Default), Home select, Brightness select, Dim screen, Filter select, Mute, Input select.

7. Language

Select language: English, Chinese.

8. Factory Reset

Select "Yes" or "No" to confirm factory reset. Press the middle button on the remote or the front-panel knob to confirm.

6. Troubleshooting

If problems persist, please contact service@tpdz.net.

7. Specifications

TP30D DAC Parameters (LineOut/USB In@96kHz)

*Note: The above data is the result of tests conducted in TOPPING's laboratory under AC220V 50Hz conditions.

8. Precautions

1. Do not place the unit in hot, humid environments, or expose it to rain or strong impacts.
2. Opening the case will instantly void the warranty. For repairs, please contact professional service personnel.
3. For indoor use only.
4. TOPPING is not liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage caused by product failure.
5. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement purposes.

FCC Warning

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To maintain compliance with FCC's RF Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use only the supplied antenna.