Sony Uda1 Manual

							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 UsePreparations and connectionsPreparations
Standby mode
If you switch the AUTO STANDBY  switch on the rear panel  of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to “ ON, ” when
you are  not using the USB DAC AMPLIFIER or there is  no digital signal input to the USB DAC
AMPLIFIER for 20 minutes, the unit is  automatically turned off and enters standby  mode  to reduce the
power  consumption.
Before  the USB DAC AMPLIFIER switches to standby  mode, the 
 lamp flashes for 1 minute, and
then  the lamp turns  off.
Note
If a very short  audio  signal of only a few seconds  duration is  input,  the sound  may not be detected as
an audio  input,  and the USB DAC AMPLIFIER may switch to standby  mode. 
						

							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.
[14] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsConnections
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).
[15] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsConnections
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
[16] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsConnections
Connecting a smartphone
You can connect  an Android  device or iPhone to the (USB)  port  on the front  panel  of the USB DAC
AMPLIFIER using a USB cable (not  supplied) and enjoy playback  from that device through the speakers
or headphones. For details on the devices compatible with this function, see “
Supported devices .”
Note
When you connect  a device that is  not compatible with this function, the USB FRONT  lamp flashes
slowly.  Disconnect  the device.
When an abnormal current is  being  input to the  (USB)  port  on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER, the USB 
						

							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.
If a device that is  not supported  has a headphone  output jack, you may be able to play back music
files by connecting the headphone  output jack of the device and the LINE  IN jacks of the USB DAC
AMPLIFIER. For details on how to connect  the device to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER, see “When
connecting through LINE  IN jacks” in “
Connecting other playback  equipment .”
: USB port  of a smartphone
: USB cable (not  supplied)
: (USB)  port  of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
[17] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsConnections
Connecting a Walkman that supports High-Resolution
Audio
You can enjoy playback  of High-Resolution  Audio sources  from a Walkman that supports High-
Resolution  Audio.
Connect  a Walkman that supports High-Resolution  Audio to the 
 (USB)  port  on the rear panel  of the
USB DAC AMPLIFIER using a High-Resolution  Audio USB Adaptor  WM-PORT Cable (WMC-NWH10,
not supplied) and output High-Resolution  content digitally.
Note
The  High-Resolution  Audio USB Adaptor  WM-PORT Cable (WMC-NWH10, not supplied) is  not sold
in some  countries or regions. You cannot  enjoy playback  of High-Resolution  Audio from your
Walkman without this cable.
Walkman devices that do not support High-Resolution  Audio are  not supported.
The  Walkman is  not charged when connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Playing time of a Walkman connected with the USB DAC AMPLIFIER will be shorter than  when not
connected. 
						

							: 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 UsePreparations and connectionsConnections
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.
Note
Make  sure  that the AC power  cord  (mains  lead)  of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is  unplugged when
connecting any other cord.
Only the LPCM 2ch audio  format can be played  when the signal is  input through the COAXIAL or
OPTICAL jack. Playing other formats may produce noise or even damage the speakers or
headphones  if played  at a high volume.  When a signal of a format not supported  is  input,  the
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input indicator lamp flashes.
Connect  another audio  player  to the COAXIAL  jack, OPTICAL jack or LINE  IN jacks on the rear panel  of
the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. 
						

							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
: LINE  IN jacks of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
: Audio cord  (not  supplied)
: Analog output jack of other equipment
[19] How  to UsePreparations and connectionsConnections
Connecting headphones
You can connect  headphones  to the PHONES  jack on the front  panel  of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Note
When headphones  are  connected, no sound  is  output from the speakers.
Connect  headphones  to the PHONES  jack on the front  panel  of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER as shown
below. 
						

							: PHONES  jack of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
: Headphones
[20] How  to UsePlaying audio  filesPlayback
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.
USB REAR (USB-B jack)
PCM  (Sampling  frequency: 44.1  k/48 k/88.2  k/96 k/176.4 k/192  kHz, data  bit length:  16/24/32 bits)
DSD (2.8  M/5.6  MHz)
USB FRONT (USB-A jack)
PCM  (Sampling  frequency: 32 k/44.1  k/48 kHz, data  bit length:  16 bits)
COAXIAL  jack
PCM  (Sampling  frequency: 32 k/44.1  k/48 k/88.2  k/96 k/176.4 k/192  kHz, data  bit length:  16/24  bits)
OPTICAL jack
PCM  (Sampling  frequency: 32 k/44.1  k/48 k/88.2  k/96 kHz, data  bit length:  16/24  bits)
[21] How  to UsePlaying audio  filesPlayback
Enjoying music
You can output audio  played  back on a computer or device connected via the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
1.  Press the INPUT SELECTOR button on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER repeatedly to select the input
source.
You can also select the input source  by pressing the input selector  buttons on the remote control.
When you want to output music files stored on the computer,  select USB REAR . 
						

							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  +/– button on the remote control.
Note
Sound may be interrupted when the sampling  frequency or audio  format is  changed.
[22] How  to UsePlaying audio  filesSound quality settings
Using the DSEE function
When the DSEE  (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine)  function  is  activated, the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
restores high-frequency sound  and almost  imperceptible  fine fade -out sound,  which are  usually lost due
to compression.  This gives a natural and expansive  sound  to compressed  audio  files.
Note
The  DSEE  function  works only for PCM  format sound  input via the digital connector.
The  DSEE  function  works with audio  sources  in compressed  formats other than  PCM, such as MP3,
because they will be converted to PCM  automatically by your  music playback  software.
The  DSEE  function  does not work for DSDIFF, DSF format files.
The  DSEE  function  does not work for sound  input from devices that are  connected to the LINE  IN
jacks of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Hint 
						

							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.
Note
When you select an input source  or input signal that is  not supported,  the DSEE  function  setting
cannot  be changed. If you press  the DSEE  button when the DSEE  function  setting  cannot  be
changed, the DSEE  lamp flashes three times.
[23] How  to UsePlaying audio  filesSound quality settings
Setting the equalizer
By switching the EQUALIZER switch on the rear panel  of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to “TUNED FOR
SS-HA3,” you can enjoy sound  quality tuned  for the recommended SS-HA3  speakers (not  supplied).
Select the setting  you prefer, because the actual sound  quality may vary depending on how the
speakers have been  installed.
“BYPASS ” (Equalizer  through)  is  selected  as the factory  default  setting.
[24] How  to UseParts and controlsMain unit
Names and descriptions of parts of the front panel 
						

							1. (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 .  Input  indicator lamps
The  lamp of the input source  selected  lights up.
4 .  INPUT SELECTOR button
Press this button repeatedly to select an input source.
5 .  MUTING  lamp
Lights up in amber when the muting  function  is  active.
6 .  DSEE  lamp
Lights up in blue when the DSEE  function  is  active during playback.
7 .  PHONES  jack
Connect  headphones  here.
8 . 
 (USB)  port  (Type A jack)
Connect  a smartphone such as an Android  device or an iPhone, etc., here  using a USB cable (not
supplied).
You can play music on mobile  devices supported  by the USB DAC AMPLIFIER (sampling
frequency up to 48 kHz).
You can charge mobile  devices.
PC connection is  not supported.
USB flash drive connection is  not supported.
To open  the cover,  pull it down.
9 .  PCM  sampling  frequency indicator lamp
The  appropriate lamp for the frequency of the PCM  High-Resolution  Audio file being  played  back
lights up in white.
10 . DSD  lamp
Lights up in white when DSD audio  is  played  back.
11 . VOLUME  +/– control
Adjusts the volume.
12 . Remote  sensor