Musical Fidelity V-LINK II Instruction Manual

V-LINKII Asynchronous 24bit 96KHz USB to SPDIF Converter
Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the V-LINKII asynchronous 24 bit 96kHZ USB to SPDIF convertor. We sincerely hope that it will bring you many years of outstanding listening pleasure.
Installation Precautions
Your new V-LINKII is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices, it is necessary to observe a few precautions: Do not use the V-LINK must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must be placed on the unit. Keep the V-LINK radiators. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
Power Supply Note:
The V-LINKII does not require a power supply; instead it automatically draws a small amount of operating power from the computer USB port it connects to.
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This Hi-fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation is not adversely affected by normal background levels of Radio Frequency Interference (R.F.I.), and that it does not itself generate excessive amounts of interference. However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity agent. Never open the case of the V-LINK
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as this will invalidate the guarantee. Place all connecting cables where they are not likely to be walked on or trapped by items placed on them. The V-LINK
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its specifications within the following environmental range:
Temperature 5 to 45 degrees Celsius Humidity 10 to 90% non condensing
There are no user adjustments inside. Please refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.
Connections
Always switch off the equipment attached to the V-LINK connecting/disconnecting power, changing leads or inputs. Digital optical or coaxial outputs Using good quality digital RCA lead (not supplied), connect the digital coaxial or optical output to a DAC (digital to Analogue converter) or other digital audio input device to the V-LINK sockets. USB input A good quality USB A to B cable is required to connect the unit to the computer. Plug the B (square) end into the socket in the back of the V-LINK Plug the A (rectangle) end into a free USB socket on your computer. Once the unit is plugged in and powered, the computer should detect the new hardware and install a generic driver automatically (No setup or driver disk required). Outputs Connec t the V-L INK digital media system. It is advisable to have the amplifier turned off at this point. Coaxial or optical may be used. A top quality optical transmitter is used to obtain reliable performance at 96kHz, and has the added advantage of inherent galvanic isolation, if used. Power The unit draws it’s miniscule power requirement from the USB host ie the computer to which it is attached. The blue LED will light to confirm the unit is ready for use, and the green LED will be lit once music is playing, indicating presence of digital signal. Use The V-LINK digital audio files stored on a computer, in conjunction with a high quality DAC, such as our V-DAC sampled files (e.g. FLAC files) to be converted to an SPDIF stream, for full high resolution processing by the following DAC. This will give the best listening experience using the full and high sample rate. Lower sample rate files, e.g. CD-originated music are simply passed through at their original sample rate. Turn the volume on amplifier to normal listening levels, sit back and enjoy the music. These products have been designed so that they may be left on indefinitely.
outputs to the digital inputs of a DAC or other
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is designed to obtain maximum benefit from high quality
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SPD IF or COAXIAL
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. It will allow up to 96kHz 24 bit
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Additional USB information
On the host computer, a new mixer will be available, which is the default mixe r whenev er the DAC is plugge d in. Use thi s mixe r to select the source or adjust levels if required. CD, MP3, WAV files played on any software should now play through the DAC. This device has been designed to work with Windows XP, Windows VISTA, Windows 7 and Apple OS X onwards. The computer drivers for the USB input of the V-LINK automatically. To check correct installation follow these steps:
PC /Windows users Check the computer has picked up the device and is currently using it by clicking: (most Windows versions)
- Start
- Settings
- Control panel
- Sound s and Multimedia
- Audio
Check “Musical Fidelity VLINK” appears under PREFERRED AUDIO DEVICE tab
Mac us ers Check the computer has picked up the device and is currently using it by clicking: (MAC OS X)
- System preferences
- Hardware
- Sound
Check that “Musical Fidelity VLINK” is selected under the OUTPUT tab. If the computer’s warning sounds/chimes are to played through the DAC, make sure it is selected under the SOUND EFFECTS tab too.
This device is a high speed serial data processor, and by its nature, requires a very high volume of USB bandwidth. It will benefit greatly from being the only device connected on its USB ‘port’. Sharing the same port with other devices may cause unwanted artefacts such as dropouts or temporary loss of signal. This especially includes the use of the DA C on a US B hub/s plit ter alongsi de othe r USB co mponents.
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Front and back connections
USB input
Power LED (Blue)
Lock LED (Green)
Digital Coaxial output RCA
Digital Optical Output TOSLINK
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