M2TECH HIFACE EVO TWO User Manual

M2TECH

HIFACE EVO TWO

UNIVERSAL D-TO-D CONVERTER

USER MANUAL

M2TECH

HIFACE E VO TWO

UNIVERSAL D-TO-D CONVERTER

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HIFACE EVO TWO UNIVERSAL D-TO-D CONVERTER

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Warning!

Changes or modifications not authorized by the manufacturer can invalidate the compliance to CE regulations and cause the unit to be no more suitable to use. The manufacturer refuses every responsibility regarding damages to people or things due to the use 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.

This unit is compliant with the following CE regulations: CEI EN 55022:2009 Class B (Radiated Emissions), CEI EN 55024:1999, CEI EN 55024:A2/2003, CEI EN 55024:IS1/2008 (Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 50Hz Magnetic Field Immunity Test and Electrostatic Discharges – ESD).

For a proper operation of this unit, all connections to other equipment in the system must be done when all equipment are off. Failing to comply with this advice may lead to damage to the hiFace Evo Two.

The label above, printed on the product case, indicates that the product, when no more usable, can’t be treated as generic garbage, but must be disposed of at a collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, in compliance with the WEEE regulation (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment). By making sure that this unit is correctly recycled, you will help preventing potential damages to environment and human health, which could be caused by a wrong treatment of this product as generic garbage. Materials’ recycling helps saving natural resources. For more in-depth information about recycling this product, please contact M2Tech Srl.

WARNING: the information contained in this manual are considered to be reliable and accurate. M2Tech reserves the right to change or modify the information any time, without prior advice. It’s up to the customer to ensure that the manual being consulted is the latest version.

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Dear customer,

Thank you for purchasing HIFACE EVO TWO. You’re the owner of a very high quality D-to-D converter with a wealth of unique features, conceived to deliver the best performance in conjunction with your computer and digital audio devices.

HIFACE EVO TWO implements a set of technological and functional solutions, from the low jitter, high precision crystal oscillators, to the versatile external clock input for higher quality clocks like those delivered by the EVO CLOCK TWO, to the I2S output in PS Audio format, to the S/PDIF input with sample rate converter for digital audio signals acquisition on the computer, to the low noise supply which can also use the USB bus 5V.

HIFACE EVO TWO is provided with a wide range of outputs in all the most used formats, therefore it’s able to interface with virtually every device accepting digital audio signals on its input. The special optical output for communicating information about the sampling frequency being selected allows for automatic external clock generator reconfiguration when used with the EVO CLOCK TWO.

The remote control provided with the HIFACE EVO TWO grants complete access to all its features, while the LCD display clearly shows all the operation information..

We’re sure that your expectations will be fulfilled by purchasing HIFACE EVO TWO: your system will exhibit an incredible sonic performance, so you can now prepare for a whole new listening experience!

Nadia Marino, CEO

Please note here your HIFACE EVO TWO serial number and purchase info for future reference:

S/N: _______________________ Date of Purchase: _________________________

Place of Purchase__________________________

Note: Proof of retail purchase, such as your purchase receipt, will be required in the unlikely event that any warranty service will be required

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Unpacking and Placing the Unit.......................................................................................7

2. Front Panel ......................................................................................................................9

3. Rear Panel.....................................................................................................................11

4. remote control................................................................................................................13

5. Connecting and Powering the Unit ................................................................................15

6. Cleaning the Unit ...........................................................................................................17

7. Using the HIFACE EVO TWO........................................................................................19

7.1. Input selection .........................................................................................................19

7.2. HID with the USB input............................................................................................19

7.3. Sampling frequency conversion with the S/PDIF input............................................19

7.4. External clock..........................................................................................................20

7.5. DSD and DXD .........................................................................................................20

7.6. S/PDIF output level .................................................................................................20

8. Configuring the HIFACE EVO TWO...............................................................................21

8.1. External clock (EXT CLK)........................................................................................21

8.2. S/PDIF output level (OUT. LEVEL) .........................................................................21

8.3. Sample rate converter (SRC) ..................................................................................21

8.4. Menu exit (EXIT) .....................................................................................................22

9. Using a Computer as Digital Source ..............................................................................23

9.1. Plug’n’Play Operation with Apple OSX....................................................................23

8.1.1. DSD files playback with Mac.............................................................................25

9.2. Plug’n’Play Operation with Linux .............................................................................26

9.2.1. DSD files playback with Linux...........................................................................28

9.3. Using the hiFace Evo Two with Windows................................................................28

9.3.1. Installing the Windows driver ............................................................................29

9.3.2. Windows driver uninstall ...................................................................................36

9.3.3. Windows Driver Panel ......................................................................................41

9.3.4. Using the HIFACE Evo Two as Windows predefined audio device ..................45

9.3.5. Configuring the player: FooBar and JRiver Media Center ................................46

9.3.6. Connecting the HIFACE Evo Two to an USB 1.1 port ......................................52

10. Updating the HIFACE EVO TWO ................................................................................53

11. Specifications...............................................................................................................55

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1. Unpacking and Placing the Unit

Lay the box on a table and open it by separating it from the external paperwork and removing or cutting the adhesive tape seal. The following items are included:

• one HIFACE EVO TWO;

• one 9V wall adaptor;

• one remote control.

Should one or more item be missing, please contact your retail dealer. Please note no clock cable is provided; the user is free to choose her/his favourite.

Remove the HIFACE EVO TWO from the foam enclosure and place it onto a stable base, far from heat sources. Avoid full sunlight on the unit. Allow for ample room around the unit for venting.

Avoid smoke, moisture, dirt and liquids from reaching the unit. Please note that any signs of abuse will void warranty coverage.

Do not place the unit on thick carpets or inside a box or piece of furniture, not even close to curtains.

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2. Front Panel

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Figure 1

1) Display.

It shows the operation information (sampling frequency, selected input, etc.).

Moreover, it shows all active options (See Chap. 7).

2) Remote control IR receiver.

Aim the remote at this point to send command to the

device.

NOTE: the remote control provided with the

HIFACE EVO TWO

is the same used for the

JOPLIN

and

JOPLIN MKII

. For this reason, whenever the user owns both units, it may happen that a command sent to one of them will also affect the other. To avoid interferences, place the two units apart each other or keep the unused unit off.

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3. Rear Panel

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AES/EBUIN S/PDIF OUTI2S

MADE IN ITALY

OPT

USB INCLOCK IN CLK INFO

VIN

7.5-15VDC

34567

8910

Figure 2

3) I2S output.

Delivers the straight I2S signal in PS Audio format. Connect to the I2S input

of a DAC or other digital audio device which uses the same format. HDMI connector.

WARNING: this connector does not deliver HDMI signals, do not connect to any HDMI input.

4) Optical output.

Connect to the Toslink™ receiver of a digital audio device using an

optical interconnect terminated with Toslink™ plugs. Toslink™ transmitter.

5) S/PDIF input.

Connect to the S/PDIF output of a digital audio device. It may be used to

record digital audio on a computer. Female RCA connector.

6) S/PDIF output.

Connect to the S/PDIF input of a digital audio device. Female RCA

connector.

7) AES/EBU output.

Connect to the AES/EBU input of a digital audio device. Male XLR

connector.

8) Supply input.

Connect the stock wall wart or one of the outputs of the

EVO SupplY Two

using one of the cables provided with the latter. 5.5/2.1mm jack.

9) External clock input.

Connect to the output of a clock generator, like the

EVO CLOCK

Two

using a 75 Ohms BNC terminated cable. This input works at its best when connected

to the

EVO CLOCK Two

master clock output, anyway it also accepts standard word clocks

and even the reference 10MHz clock. Female BNC connector.

10) USB port.

Connect to a 2.0 or 3.0 USB port of a computer. The

HIFACE EVO TWO

exchanges audio data with a computer through this connection.

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11) Optical output for clock information.

Connect to the clock info input of the

EVO

CLOCK Two

using a Toslink™ fibre cable. Toslink™ transmitter.

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4. remote control

OK >

MENU/ESC

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Figure 3

1) Standby.

This button has no effect on the

HIFACE EVO TWO

2) Menu/Esc.

Press this button to access the menu and to exit the menu without affecting

the current settings.

3) Navigation buttons.

They have various functions, both during menu navigation and

when the menu is not active, as explained in detail in the following chapters.

4) OK.

IT selects the menu option shown on the display. When the menu is not active and the USB input is selected, this button allows to send the player running on the computer the play/pause command or, with a long press, the stop command.

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5. Connecting and Powering the Unit

WARNING: All connections between the

HIFACE EVO TWO

HIFACE EVO TWOHIFACE EVO TWO

HIFACE EVO TWO

and other equipment must be made when all units are turned off and completely powered down or unplugged. Failing to do so may cause damage to the

HIFACE EVO TWO

HIFACE EVO TWOHIFACE EVO TWO

HIFACE EVO TWO

and/or other units.

Please refer to chapter 3, “Back Panel”.

Connect the

HIFACE EVO TWO

to a computer with a 2.0 A-B USB cable connected to the

USB port (Fig. 2,10). We recommend the cable be no longer than 3m.

If you also own the

EVO CLOCK TWO

, connect its master clock output to the

HIFACE EVO

TWO

external clock input (Fig. 2, 9) with a 75 Ohms BNC-terminated cable (not in stock). It is also possible to use other clock generators, whereas their output is able to drive 75 Ohms matched lines.

If the

EVO CLOCK TWO

is used, connect its clock info optical input to the

HIFACE EVO TWO

clock info output (Fig. 2, 11) using a Toslink™ fibre interconnect (not in stock) to make the

EVO CLOCK TWO

clock switching automatic.

Connect one or more digital audio devices (DAC’s, A/V receivers digital inputs, digital mixers) to the

HIFACE EVO TWO

outputs (Fig. 2, 3,4,6 and 7) using the appropriate digital

interconnects (not in stock).

Connect the output of a digital audio device which signal should be acquired (e.g. a CD player) to the

HIFACE EVO TWO

S/PDIF input (Fig. 2, 5).

Connect the stock +9V wall wart or one of the

EVO SUPPLY TWO

outputs to the supply input

of the

HIFACE EVO TWO

(Fig. 2, 8). Please note the

HIFACE EVO TWO

may also be powered by the USB bus 5V supply. This happens every time that the device is connected to an USB bus and no power supply is connected to its supply input. Obviously, in such a scenario its performance will be sub-optimal.

WARNING: the maximum voltage allowed by the

HIFACE EVO TWO

HIFACE EVO TWOHIFACE EVO TWO

HIFACE EVO TWO

at its supply

connector is 15V. Whenever a power supply delivering more than 15V is used, the

HIFACE EVO TWO

HIFACE EVO TWOHIFACE EVO TWO

HIFACE EVO TWO

may be damaged. Should this be the case, the warranty is void and

servicing or replacement of the faulty unit will be charged to the user.

Please note that the

HIFACE EVO TWO

is not provided with a power switch, therefore it will power on as soon as a power supply is connected to it, lighting the display (Fig. 1, 1) and showing the operation status info.

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6. Cleaning the Unit

The

HIFACE EVO TWO

should be cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use

alcohol or any other types of cleaning fluids as they could damage the unit.

Avoid fluids from dropping or leaking inside the unit. Fluids of any type poured into the unit will void your warranty.

Do not apply excessive force to the display, to avoid damaging it.

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