Helm BOLT DAC/AMP User Manual (English)

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1. Open your durable soft sided carrying case and remove your new BOLT Cable.

1. If you haven’t already, download the Tidal app from the App Store and

complete the steps to login to your Tidal HiFi account.

2. Connect a USB-A to USB-C adapter to the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.

3. Connect the BOLT to the USB-A to USB-C Adapter. Insert your 3.5mm headphone

connection to the BOLT. (The BOLT will not be recognized by your iOS device without

headphones connected.)

4. Insert the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter to your iOS device. The LED on

the BOLT will light red, indicating power is being supplied to the BOLT.

2. Select “My Collection” from the

menu at the bottom of the home page.

3. In the “My Collection” page select the

Settings icon in the upper right corner.

BOLT DAC/AMP SETUP GUIDE - TIDAL IOS

CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Streaming of MQA content from Tidal requires a Tidal HiFi subscription. If you don’t

already have a Tidal HiFi subscription, you’ll need to begin one either in-app or via

tidal.com. Your Tidal login and password will be required to sign into the Tidal iOS app.

Connecting your BOLT to your iOS device (with the exception of USB-C equipped iPad

Pros) will require two additional adapters: an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

and a USB-A male to USB-C female adapter.

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Helm BOLT DAC/AMP Specifications

General

Open the carrying case and remove your new BOLT Cable.

Connect the BOLT to the iOS device using necessary adapters, ensuring headphones are connected.

Download the Tidal app and complete the steps to log in to your Tidal HiFi account.

In Tidal settings, select 'Master' from WiFi options for MQA streams.

Look for the 'M' symbol on tracks and confirm BOLT LED turns magenta for MQA playback.