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Sony UDA-1 How To Use Manual

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USB DAC AMPLIFIER
How to Use
About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER [1]
Supported environment
System requirements for computers connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER [2]
Supported driver and application
Driver for the USB DAC AMPLIFIER [3]
Hi-Res Audio Player [4]
Preparations and connections
Preparations
What you need to do before starting to use the USB DAC AMPLIFIER [5]
Prep 1. Connecting speakers [6]
Prep 2. Connecting to a computer [7]
Prep 3. Turning on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER [8]
Prep 4. Installing the driver on a computer [9]
Hi-Res Audio Player [10]
Supplied accessories [11]
Preparing the remote control [12]
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  • Page 1 UDA-1 USB DAC AMPLIFIER How to Use About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER [1] Supported environment System requirements for computers connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER [2] Supported driver and application...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Standby mode [13] Connections Connecting speakers [14] Connecting to a computer [15] Connecting a smartphone [16] Connecting a Walkman that supports High-Resolution Audio [17] Connecting other playback equipment [18] Connecting headphones [19] Playing audio files Playback Compatible audio formats [20] Enjoying music [21] Sound quality settings Using the DSEE function [22]...

  • Page 3: Usb Dac Amplifier

    Supported devices [29] Notes About the Protector function [30] Precautions for use [31] Trademarks Trademarks [32] Inquiries Customer support websites [33] Troubleshooting Dealing with problems General The power is automatically turned off. [34] The remote control does not work. [35] The lamps on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER flash.

  • Page 4: Features Of The Usb Dac

    [1] How to Use About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Easy playback of music on your computer Just complete Preps 1 to 4 in this Help Guide to connect your computer to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. Then you are ready to enjoy music on your computer.

  • Page 5: System Requirements For Computers Connected To The Usb Dac

    [2] How to Use About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Supported environment System requirements for computers connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER To output sound played back on a computer via the USB DAC AMPLIFIER, download the required driver, then install it on your computer. Note When you use Mac OS X, if you want to play back DSD audio files, you must install the required driver.(*)

  • Page 6: What You Need To Do Before Starting To Use The Usb Dac

    To play back DSD audio files (DSD Native playback), Hi-Res Audio Player (version 1.1.0 or later) is also required. Downloading the required driver Download the driver from the following websites: Models for the USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/swu/8757 Models for Europe: www.sony.eu/support [4] How to Use About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER...

  • Page 7: Prep 3. Turning On The Usb Dac

    1. Prep 1. Connecting speakers 2. Prep 2. Connecting to a computer 3. Prep 3. Turning on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER When you have made all connections with other devices, then turn on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. 4. Prep 4. Installing the driver on a computer Install the required driver on your computer, then you can output sound played back on the computer via the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
  • Page 8 Note Switch the EQUALIZER switch to “BYPASS” when you use speakers other than the recommended SS-HA3 speakers (not supplied). [7] How to Use Preparations and connections Preparations Prep 2. Connecting to a computer Connect a USB port of your computer to the (USB) port on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER using the USB cable (supplied), then start up your computer.

  • Page 9: Prep 4. Installing The Driver On A

    1. Download the required driver from the following websites: Models for the USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/swu/8757 Models for Europe: www.sony.eu/support 2. Install the required driver on your computer.

  • Page 10: Preparing The Remote

    Downloading Hi-Res Audio Player Download Hi-Res Audio Player from the following websites: Models for the USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/swu/8810 Models for Europe: www.sony.eu/support Hint You can also playback audio files other than High-Resolution Audio files using “MediaGo.”...

  • Page 11: Standby

    2. Replace the lithium battery CR2025 with a new one, with the + side facing up. 3. Place the battery case back in position. Note Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. [13] How to Use Preparations and connections Preparations...
  • Page 12 Even when no digital audio is input, the USB DAC AMPLIFIER may not switch to standby mode due to the operation of other devices connected, or due to connection/disconnection of the cables. Hint When the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is in standby mode, you can start the USB DAC AMPLIFIER only by pressing the button on the remote control or the unit.

  • Page 13: Connecting To A

    Note Switch the EQUALIZER switch to “BYPASS” when you use speakers other than the recommended SS-HA3 speakers (not supplied). [15] How to Use Preparations and connections Connections Connecting to a computer Connect a USB port of your computer to the (USB) port on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER using the USB cable (supplied), then start up your computer.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Walkman That Supports High-Resolution

    FRONT lamp flashes quickly. Check whether there is a problem with the device connected. Music files stored on a USB thumb drive, etc., cannot be played back. Hint The device is charged when connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER while the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is turned on.

  • Page 15: Connecting

    : Walkman that supports High-Resolution Audio : WM-PORT (22 pin) : High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT Cable (WMC-NWH10, not supplied) : USB cable (supplied) (USB) port of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER [18] How to Use Preparations and connections Connections Connecting other playback equipment You can connect other playback equipment such as the Super Audio CD player to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER and enjoy playback from that equipment through the speakers or headphones of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
  • Page 16 When connecting through the COAXIAL jack : COAXIAL jack of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER : Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) : Coaxial digital output jack of other equipment When connecting through the OPTICAL jack : OPTICAL jack of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER : Optical digital cable (not supplied) : Optical digital output jack of other equipment When connecting through LINE IN jacks...

  • Page 17: Compatible Audio

    : PHONES jack of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER : Headphones [20] How to Use Playing audio files Playback Compatible audio formats The audio formats that the USB DAC AMPLIFIER can decode depend on the digital audio input jacks of the equipment connected. The USB DAC AMPLIFIER supports the following audio formats.

  • Page 18: Using The Dsee

    2. Turn on the equipment and start playback. When you want to play back music files stored on the computer, play back those music files with the music player software you are currently using. 3. Turn the VOLUME +/– control to adjust the volume. You can also adjust the volume by pressing the VOLUME +/–...

  • Page 19: Setting The

    DSEE stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, a high range compensation technology developed independently by Sony. 1. Press the DSEE button on the remote control. During playback using the DSEE function, the DSEE lamp is lit. To cancel the DSEE function, press the DSEE button again.
  • Page 20 (ON/STANDBY) button Turns the USB DAC AMPLIFIER on and off. 2. Power lamp When the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is turned on, this lamp lights up in green. The lamp turns off when the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is in standby mode. 3.

  • Page 21: Names And Descriptions Of Parts Of The Remote

    [25] How to Use Parts and controls Main unit Names and descriptions of parts of the rear panel 1. DIGITAL IN jacks (USB) port (Type B jack) You can connect a computer (Windows/Mac). Supports playback of High-Resolution Audio sources. You can connect a supported Walkman using a USB conversion cable. Supports playback of High-Resolution Audio sources.
  • Page 22 1. Input selector buttons Press the button to select the input source. 2. DSEE button You can set the DSEE function. 3. MUTING button Mutes the sound. To deactivate the muting, press the MUTING button again or press the VOLUME + button.
  • Page 23 [28] How to Use Announcements Specifications Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 20 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section Reference Power Output 23 W + 23 W (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)
  • Page 24 Supported format: PCM (Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 k/88.2 k/96 kHz, data bit length: 16/24 bits) Input section (analog) Input sensitivity: 500 mV Input impedance: 100 kilohms Output section LINE OUT Output voltage: 2 V Output impedance: 2.2 kilohms, 2 Hz - 80 kHz (–3 dB) PHONES 17 mW + 17 mW (8 ohms, THD 1%) 55 mW + 55 mW (32 ohms, THD 1%)
  • Page 25 Music files stored on a USB thumb drive, etc., cannot be played back. “Walkman” For information on the devices supported, refer to the following websites. Models for the USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/ Models for Europe: www.sony.eu/support Smartphone For information on the devices supported, refer to the following websites.
  • Page 26 [31] How to Use Announcements Notes Precautions for use Precautions when disconnecting the power cord Make sure that the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is in the standby mode when you disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from a wall outlet (mains). If you disconnect the power cord (mains lead) during operation, a loss of data or malfunction may occur.
  • Page 27 Customer support websites Please access the following support websites for information on your USB DAC AMPLIFIER. For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in Europe: www.sony.eu/support For customers in Asia Pacific: http://www.sony-asia.com/support [34] Troubleshooting...
  • Page 28 AMPLIFIER flash. All the input indicator lamps flash. When an abnormal current is output to the SPEAKERS terminals, or when the internal temperature of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is too high, etc., all the input indicator lamps flash for 5 seconds, and the USB DAC AMPLIFIER turns off automatically.
  • Page 29 In Windows Vista/7: Select “Start” - “Control Panel” -“Hardware and Sound” - “Sound,” and select the “Playback” tab in the “Sound” dialog box. Then select “Sony USB DAC Amplifier” and click the “Set Default” button. In Windows 8: Open the charms on the right side of the desktop and select “Settings” - “Control Panel” - “Hardware and Sound”...
  • Page 30 In these cases, problems may be improved on by updating the USB port driver software to version 1.1. Download the driver software from the following website and update the software. Models for the USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/swu/8757 Models for Europe: www.sony.eu/support...
  • Page 31 For customers in Europe: www.sony.eu/support For customers in Asia Pacific: http://www.sony-asia.com/support...

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