Kingrex UC384 User Manual
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KingRex UC384 USB TO S/PDIF DIGIT AL TO DIGIT AL CONVERTER
USER MANUAL
KingRex Technology Co., LTD
www.kingrex.com
service@kingrex.com
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TABLE OF CONTENT
T able of content…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…P.2
Contents of KingRex UC384 USB TO SPDIF/IIS D2D converter package…………….P.3
Safety instruction……………………………………………………………………………………………P.4 ~P.6
Warning
Important safety instruction
Safety caution
Product feature……………………………………………………………………………………………………..P.7
Specification………………………………………………………………………………………………………….P.8
USB interface
S/PDIF interface
Operation environment presentation……………………………………………………………P.9-P.10
Front panel details & rear panel details
DC jack
Power indicated LED light
USB port
AES/EBU
S/PDIF
IIS
Connection to the host………………………………………………………………………………………….P.11
Technical information………………………………………………………………………………..………….P.12
UC384 USB to SPDIF D2D converter diagram
Working environment suggestion
Suggested software for UC384
Driver installation……………………………………………………………………………………….…P13-P.16
Obtaining the driver
Installing the driver on a Windows-based PC
Installing the driver on a Mac
Configuring the computer to UC384 USB TO SPDIF/IIS D2D converter package
Configuring a PC with Windows XP
Configuring a PC with Vista or Win7
Configuring a Mac audio output devices
Configuring for Windows XP, Vista, or Win 7
Configuring ASIO output for windows system
Configuring the player for WASAPI or ASIO output support Foobar 2000
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Maintenance
Burn in
Service
Our best wishes
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A. CONTENTS OF KINGREX UC384 USB TO S/PDIF CONVERTER
PACKAGE
UC384 CONVERTER *1PC
DC 7.5V global switching power adaptor *1
USB cable *1
User manual *1
Warranty card *1
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B. SAFETY INSTRUCTION
i. Warning!
Changes or modifications not authorized by the manufacturer can invalidate the
compliance CE regulations and cause the unit to be no more suitable use. The
manufacturer refuses every responsibility regarding damages to people or things
due to the sue of a unit which has been subject to unauthorized modifications or to
misuse or to malfunction of a unit which has been subject to unauthorized
modifications.
ii. Important safety instructions!
Thank you for choose KINGREX UC384 USB TO S/PDIF CONVERTER. We sincerely
hope you could keep the user manual for whole KingRex UC384 digital to digital
converter(DDC) lifetime, it provides you with better protection for connected
equipment.
Please read this user manual very carefully. It provides safety, installation, and
operating instructions that will help you derive the overall performance and fully
extend the life that the UC384 DDC has to offer.
Please save this manual! It includes important instructions for the safely use UC384
and for obtaining factory service should the proper operation of the UC384 come
into question.
Please save or recycle the packaging materials! The UC384 shipping materials were
designing with great care to provide protection from transportation related damage.
These materials are invaluable if you ever have t o return the UC384 for service.
Damage sustained during transit is not covered under the warranty.
iii. Safety caution!
The following precaution should be observed when working on the power supply
unit:
-Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
!!! Caution: Risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts
inside, Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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!!! Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install in temperature and
humidity controlled indoor area of conductive contaminants.
-Read the user manual and familiarize yourself with the functions before you
attempt to use this equipment.
-To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
-Do not dispose of in fire to prev ent injury or burns. Als o do not place the units near
the heat sources such as radiator, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
-Do not disassemble the machine with power on. If you do, you may receive an
electric shock.
-Do not set these units near the water near following area: bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming pool.
-Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. If the cord is damag ed, fire, or
electrical shock may result. In particular, it is possible that one might accidentally
place a heavy object on a carpet that covers the cord; definitely avoid these
situations!
-Do not install the UC384 DDC in a place where it might be exposed to oil, smoke or
steam (for example, near a cooking table or humidifier). Otherwise, fire or electrical
shock may result.
-Do not place the power cord near a heating device. Otherwise, the cord sheath may
melt, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
-Obstruct the necessary all- around ventilation: especially DO NOT place the set
close to curtains or on soft furnishing such as carpets. Overheating can cause
unnecessary damage and shorten the lifespan of the equipment.
-No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified technician. Never
remove the cover unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltage.
-When you remove the power plug, be sure to hold the plug. Never pull on the cord.
Otherwise, the power cord may become damaged, resulting in fire or electrical
shock.
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-Do not attempt to modify this equipment. Otherwise, fire or electrical shock may
result. Warranty is void on modified devices.
-Do not damage, process, bend, twist, stretch or heat the power cable. If the cord is
damaged, fire or electrical shock may result.
-When you are connecting other audio devices to the UC384 DDC make sure that
you first turn off the power to all devices to be connected. Refer to the user’s guide
for each device and use the specific cable for the connection.
-If you plan not to use the UC384 DDC for a long period of time (such as when you
are on vacation), remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Otherwise, a fire could
possibly result.
-If any abnormality occurs while suing the UC384 DDC, remove the plug from the AC
outlet. In this case first shut off the power amplifier or turn down the volume
controls and so on to avoid possibly damaging transients.
- If you notice any abnormality- such as smoke, smell, noise, etc. –remove the plug
from the AC outlet. Confirm that the abnormality is no longer present, then consult
your dealer for repair. If you continue using the UC384 DDC under abnormal
condition, fire or electrical shock might result.
- If a foreign object or water enters inside the equipment, remove the plug from the
AC outlet and consult your dealer for repair. If you continue using the UC384 DDC
under this condition, fire or electrical shock may result.
- If the power cord is damaged(for example if it is cut or if the core wire is exposed),
ask your dealer for a replacement. If you continue suing the UC384 DDC under this
condition, fire or electrical shock might result.
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C. Product feature:
KingRex UC384 USB to S/PDIF Digital to Digital Converter is a high-quality
computer transport interface for those wishing to stream high-resolution playbacks
to an existing DAC. The UC384 DDC can transfer from PC or Mac at 16bit/44.1KHz to
32bit/384Khz by IIS output and 24bit/192Khz by SPDIF & AES/EBU outputs. The
UC384 DDC runs asynchronous to transfer the best digital signals in very low jitter.
The master clock generator is a classy 1ppm TXCO unit with proprietary low-jitter
drivers for Windows. Direct Sound, ASIO4ALL, and WASAPI are all supported and
run smoothly . For Mac & Linux users, it will be even more convenient by no driver
needed. The UC384 DDC is housed in an oval cross-section aluminum case with
black hairbrush polish. It measures 88*82*24mm. “The UC384 DDC ships with
Windows drivers that need to be installed on your computer. An external 7.5V power
supply is provided.
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