Sony UDA-1 User Manual

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USB DAC AMPLIFIER

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Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

How to Use

About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Preparations and connections

Playing audio files

Parts and controls

Announcements

Troubleshooting

Dealing with problems

List of Topics

How to Use

Troubleshooting

Notes on use

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About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Supported environment

Supported driver and application

Notes on use

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Preparations and connections

Preparations

Connections

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Playing audio files

Playback

Sound quality settings

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Parts and controls

Main unit

Remote control

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Announcements

Specifications

Notes

Trademarks

Inquiries

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Troubleshooting

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Dealing with problems

General

Sound

If the problem is not solved

Notes on use

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List of Topics

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How to Use

About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Supported environment

System requirements for computers connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Supported driver and application

Driver for the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Hi-Res Audio Player

Preparations and connections

Preparations

What you need to do before starting to use the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Prep 1. Connecting speakers Prep 2. Connecting to a computer Prep 3. Turning on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Prep 4. Installing the driver on a computer Hi-Res Audio Player Supplied accessories Preparing the remote control Standby mode

Connections

Connecting speakers Connecting to a computer Connecting a smartphone Connecting other playback equipment Connecting headphones

Playing audio files

Playback

Compatible audio formats Enjoying music

Sound quality settings

Using the DSEE function

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Setting the equalizer

Parts and controls

Main unit

Names and descriptions of parts of the front panel Names and descriptions of parts of the rear panel

Remote control

Names and descriptions of parts of the remote control

Announcements

Specifications

Compatible audio formats Specifications Supported devices

Notes

About the Protector function Precautions for use

Trademarks

Inquiries

Customer support websites

Notes on use

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List of Topics

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Troubleshooting

Dealing with problems

General

The power is automatically turned off. The remote control does not work. The lamps on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER flash.

Sound

No sound is output. There is severe humming or noise.

If the problem is not solved

Customer support websites

Notes on use

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Notes on use

Before use

To make full use of this content, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that they are subject to change without prior notice.

June 2013

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Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Introduces the features available with the USB DAC AMPLIFIER, such as playback of High -Resolution Audio files.

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Supported environment

System requirements for computers connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Explains the system environment required for installing the required computer driver.

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Supported driver and application

Driver for the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

To output sound played back on a computer via the USB DAC AMPLIFIER, a specific driver is required. You must install the driver on the computer you wish to connect to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. This topic provides information on the download websites.

Hi-Res Audio Player

“Hi-Res Audio Player” allows you to play back high-quality audio files with just a simple operation. This topic provides information on the download websites.

Notes on use

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Preparations

What you need to do before starting to use the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Explains what you need to do to listen to music after you purchase the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

Prep 1. Connecting speakers

Explains how to connect speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER and how to connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).

Prep 2. Connecting to a computer

Explains how to connect the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to your computer.

Prep 3. Turning on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Explains how to turn on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER after making connections with all other devices.

Prep 4. Installing the driver on a computer

Explains how to install the required driver to your computer.

Hi-Res Audio Player

“Hi-Res Audio Player” allows you to play back high-quality audio files with just a simple operation. This topic provides information on the download websites.

Supplied accessories

A list of the accessories included with the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

Preparing the remote control

Explains the preparation required for using the remote control.

Standby mode

Explains the standby mode of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

Notes on use

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Connections

Connecting speakers

Explains how to connect speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER and how to connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).

Connecting to a computer

Explains how to connect the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to your computer.

Connecting a smartphone

Explains how to connect the USB port on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to an Android device or iPhone.

Connecting other playback equipment

Explains how to connect other audio equipment to the input jacks of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. You can enjoy playback from other audio equipment through the speakers or headphones of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

Connecting headphones

Explains how to connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

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Playback

Compatible audio formats

Explains the audio formats that can be played on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

Enjoying music

Explains how to play back sound stored on a computer or device connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

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Sound quality settings

Using the DSEE function

Explains how to set the DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) function. This function 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, providing a natural and expansive sound when the track is played.

Setting the equalizer

Explains how to make the optimum equalizer settings for use with the recommended SS-HA3 speakers (not supplied).

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Main unit

Names and descriptions of parts of the front panel

Provides names and descriptions of each part on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

Names and descriptions of parts of the rear panel

Provides names and descriptions of each part on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

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Remote control

Names and descriptions of parts of the remote control

Provides names and descriptions of each part on the remote control supplied with the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

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Specifications

Compatible audio formats

Explains the audio formats that can be played on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

Specifications

Shows the specifications of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

Supported devices

Describes devices you can connect to the USB port on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.

Notes on use

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