Quick Start 1. Connect power adapter to ① 2. Plug USB cable into PC, Mac, or PS4 and insert USB cable into ② 3. Plug headphones into ③ 4. Optional: Plug microphone into ④ 5. Turn on power and set volume ⑤...
The ARC is fully compatible with the PS4 gaming console, Windows, Mac, and most Linux distributions. In optical input mode it is also compatible with the Xbox.
The included AC adapter is designed for 100-240 volt AC service at 50-60hz, with a 5vDC • output. A plug adapter will be needed if using an outlet other than a North American outlet. Unpacking + Contents The ARC DAC + Headphone Amp Power supply USB cable Pg. 5...
Connections + Controls Front: ① DSP Mode Button ④ Digital Volume Control + Power Switch ② DSP Mode LED ⑤ Microphone Input (3.5 mm) ③ Power LED ⑥ Headphone Output (3.5mm) Back: ⑦ RCA Speaker Pre-outs ⑪ Output Gain Selector ⑧...
5. Connect your headphones to the headphone output jack ⑥. 6. Optional: Connect your microphone to the mic input jack ⑤. 7. Power the ARC on by turning the volume + power knob ④ clockwise past the point where a click is felt.
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The Mode button ① allows for the selection of two DSP audio enhancement modes to complement your gaming environment. When the ARC is first powered on, the default mode is selected, which does not alter the sound and the mode LED is turned off.
PS4 Settings: You may need to adjust your PS4 audio settings to use the ARC. The ARC connects to the PS4 using the included USB cable. Make sure the input selector switch ⑧ is set to the USB position, then perform the following setup on your PS4: 1.
(See Figure 1). 6. Your system may be set to use the built-in sound device instead of the ARC. Check your device manager’s sound properties to ensure the ARC is set as the default audio device (See Figure 2).
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2-channel mode. If you encounter a problem not listed here, or are unable to solve your issue with the • information in this manual, please contact Mayflower Electronics at CustomerService@MayflowerElectronics.com or via telephone at 518-866-4605.
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Figure 2: Setting the ARC as default audio device. Figure 3: Typical software microphone adjustment. Pg. 12...
• Frequency Response: +/-0.05 dB (20Hz-20kHz) • THD 1 Khz 150 Ohms: 0.0026% • IMD CCIF 15 Ohms: 0.0007% The ARC is warranted against material and • IMD SMPTE: 0.001% workmanship defects for a period of 10 years from • Noise 24/96 (A Weighted): -109 dBu •...
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