Sony Uda1 Manual

							USB DAC AMPLIFIERUDA-1
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] 
						

							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]
Setting the equalizer [23]
Parts and controls
Main unit
Names and descriptions of parts  of the front  panel  [24]
Names and descriptions of parts  of the rear panel  [25]
Remote control
Names and descriptions of parts  of the remote control  [26]
Announcements
Specifications
Compatible audio  formats [27]
Specifications [28] 
						

							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. [36]
Sound input from the LINE  IN jacks of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER does not output through the LINE
OUT jacks. [37]
Sound
No sound  is  output. [38]
There is  severe  humming or noise. [39]
DSD audio  files cannot  be played  on a Mac. [40]
There are  turn  on/off  pops or noise. [41]
If the problem is not solved
Customer support websites [42] 
						

							[1] How  to UseAbout the USB DAC AMPLIFIERFeatures  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.
Playback of high-quality sound
The  USB DAC AMPLIFIER can play High-Resolution  Audio files such as PCM  192 kHz/32 bit and DSD
(Direct  Stream  Digital) audio  files.
Furthermore, the USB DAC AMPLIFIER gives a more natural and expansive  sound  to compressed  audio
files, such as MP3s, by restoring high-frequency sound  and almost  imperceptible  sounds  during fade -
out, which are  usually lost due to compression.
Playback of music on a smartphone or Walkman that supports
High-Resolution Audio
Audio file formats for Android  devices and smartphones such as iPhone or for Walkman devices that
support High-Resolution  Audio are  also supported  by the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. 
						

							[2] How  to UseAbout the USB DAC AMPLIFIERSupported 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.(*) 
To play back only PCM  audio  files, the driver  is  not required.
* To  play back DSD audio files  (DSD Native playback),  Hi - Res  Audio  Player (version  1.1.0 or later) is also
required.
OS
Windows 8.1 (32  bit/64  bit)
Windows 8 (32  bit/64  bit)
Windows 7 (SP1,  32 bit/64  bit)
Windows Vista  (SP2,  32 bit/64  bit)
Mac OS  X v10.7,  10.8,  10.9,  10.10
Device
USB port  (USB 2.0 compliant)
Note
One of the above  operating systems should  be installed by default. Upgraded operating systems and
multi-boot  environments  are  not supported.
We do not guarantee  operation for all  computers even if they meet  the above  system requirements.
Furthermore, the following systems are  not supported:
Personally constructed  computers or operating  systems
Upgraded  operating  systems
Multi- boot  environments
Multi- monitor  environments
[3] How  to UseAbout the USB DAC AMPLIFIERSupported driver  and application
Driver for the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Install the required driver  on your  computer,  then  you can output sound  played  back on the computer via 
						

							the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Note
When you use Mac OS  X,  if you want to play back DSD audio  files, you must install the required
driver.(*) 
To play back only PCM  audio  files, the driver  is  not required.
* 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 UseAbout the USB DAC AMPLIFIERSupported driver  and application
Hi-Res Audio Player
“Hi-Res Audio Player” is  player  software that allows you to play back high-quality audio  files with just a
simple operation.  You can play back High-Resolution  Audio files, such as DSD files, purchased in music
distribution websites, etc., simply by connecting the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to your  computer,  and
making  simple software settings.
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.”
[5] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsPreparations
What you need to do before starting to use the USB
DAC AMPLIFIER
After you purchase the USB DAC AMPLIFIER, you must connect  any external equipment and install the
required driver  on your  computer before you listen to music. 
						

							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.
5 . 
Enjoying music
Play  back music files stored on the computer.
[6] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsPreparations
Prep 1. Connecting speakers
Connect  speakers to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER, then  connect  the supplied  AC power  cord  (mains  lead).
Note
Make  sure  that the AC power  cord  (mains  lead)  of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is  unplugged when
connecting any other cord.
1 .  Connect  speakers to the SPEAKERS  terminals on the rear panel  of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER as
shown in the illustration  below.
:  SPEAKERS  terminals
: Speaker  cords  (not  supplied)
: Speaker  (R)
: Speaker  (L)
2 .  Firmly  connect  the supplied  AC power  cord  (mains  lead)  to the AC IN jack on the rear panel  of the
USB DAC AMPLIFIER, then  connect  the plug to a wall  outlet  (mains). 
						

							Note
Switch  the EQUALIZER switch to “BYPASS” when you use speakers other than  the recommended
SS-HA3  speakers (not  supplied).
[7] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsPreparations
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.
Note
Make  sure  that the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is  turned off when you connect  a USB cable.
When a signal of a format not supported  is  input,  the USB REAR lamp flashes.  Inputting such a signal
may produce noise or even damage the speakers or headphones  if played  at a high volume.
: USB port  of a computer
: USB cable (supplied)
: (USB)  port  of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
[8] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsPreparations
Prep 3. Turning on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER 
						

							When you have made  all  connections with the other devices, then  turn  on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.1.  Press the 
 button to turn  on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
The   lamp lights up in green.
[9] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsPreparations
Prep 4. Installing the driver on a computer
Install the required driver  on your  computer first, then  you can output sound  played  back on the
computer via the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
By connecting your  computer to the 
 (USB)  port  on the rear panel  of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER using
the USB cable (supplied), and playing back various  sound  files stored on your  computer with the music
player  software you are  currently using, you can play back and enjoy sound  with high quality.
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.
Install the driver  by following the instructions provided on the download websites above.
Note
While  installing the driver, do not disconnect the USB cable, and do not turn  the USB DAC
AMPLIFIER off.
[10] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsPreparations
Hi-Res Audio Player 
						

							“Hi-Res Audio Player” is  player  software that allows you to play back high-quality audio  files with just a
simple operation.  You can play back High-Resolution  Audio files, such as DSD files, purchased in music
distribution websites, etc., simply by connecting the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to your  computer,  and
making  simple software settings.
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.”
[11] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsPreparations
Supplied accessories
Main unit (1)
AC power  cord  (mains  lead)  (1)
Remote  control  (1)
USB cable (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
Reference Guide (1)
[12] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsPreparations
Preparing the remote control
Before  using the remote control  for the first time, remove the insulation  film.
The  battery is  installed in the remote control  at the factory.
Replacing the lithium battery
The  working  distance  of the remote control  shortens as the battery becomes exhausted.
Replace the battery with a new one following the procedure  below.1.  Take  out the battery case as shown below.