How can the brightness of the OLED display be adjusted?
Press and hold the multifunction button for 3 seconds to access the brightness settings. Turn the knob to switch between the three modes: high, low and off. Press the knob to confirm the desired setting.
How can the NEO iDSD be paired with a Bluetooth device?
Select the Bluetooth input on the device. If it does not find a previously paired device, it automatically enters pairing mode. To manually enter pairing mode, press and hold the input button for 3 seconds until the Bluetooth icon flashes. Then on the external device, search for "iFi Hi-Res Audio" and connect.
What digital inputs are available on the NEO iDSD?
The device features USB 3.0 Type B, coaxial S/PDIF and optical S/PDIF inputs.
Can the NEO iDSD use both the balanced and unbalanced analog outputs at the same time?
Yes, the unit can simultaneously output audio through both the balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs.
Is it possible to use the NEO iDSD with in-ear monitors (IEMs)?
Yes, the device is compatible with IEMs.
How can the volume control be set to fixed or variable?
Turn the device off. Hold down the multifunction button, then press the power button to turn on the device. Turn the knob to switch between "Fixed" and "Variable" modes. Release the knob to select the desired mode.
What Bluetooth codecs does the NEO iDSD support?
The device supports aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA/LHDC, AAC and SBC codecs.
Can the NEO iDSD be used with wireless headphones?
No, the device does not have a Bluetooth transmitter and therefore cannot send audio to wireless headphones.
Is it possible to turn off the display of the NEO iDSD during operation?
Yes, setting the brightness to "off" causes the OLED display to go into sleep mode after 3 seconds of inactivity.
What power supply is recommended for the NEO iDSD?
The device works with all chargers within specifications (5V/2.5A), but for maximum performance, use of the ultra-quiet iPower/iPower X/iPower Elite is recommended.