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TEAC HR Audio Player
Music Playback Software for
TEAC USB AUDIO DAC Devices
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Table of contents
Overview ...........................................................3
Supported products and OS .....................................3
KEY FEATURES ......................................................4
Easy-to-use and high quality-sound
with compatible TEAC models ...................................4
Simplified screen design reduces CPU load
and enhances sound quality .....................................4
Other functions .................................................4
Settings in Windows ................................................5
Starting the software ............................................5
Precautions before use ..........................................5
Deleting the software ...........................................5
Setting the device (USB DAC Unit) ...............................5
To playback in finer audio quality (Advanced settings) ...........6
Settings in Mac OS .................................................7
Starting the software ............................................7
Deleting the software ...........................................7
Setting the device (USB DAC Unit) ...............................7
To playback in finer audio quality (Advanced settings) ...........8
“DSD” is a registered trademark.
“Direct Stream Digital”, DSD and their logos are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies
GmbH.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Making settings ....................................................9
Preparing the music files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Play back the music files ....................................... 10
Managing the Playlists ......................................... 11
Software changes ................................................ 12
Windows ...................................................... 12
Mac ...........................................................12
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Overview
Providing a high-resolution audio
experience for everyone!
DSD 5.6 MHz / PCM 384 kHz audio file playback
application for Windows/Mac
The new TEAC HR Audio Player is a high-quality music player application for Windows and Mac OS, with high-resolution audio data
processing capabilities. Combining TEAC’s new high-resaudio USB
DAC units like the UD-501, will allow uncomplicated high-res audio
listening for everyone.
While conventional DSD file playback applications require professional know-how and deep digital music format understanding,
the TEAC HR Audio Player allows you to listen to your audio as soon
as you plug in your TEAC unit and install the application. Simply
drag-and-drop your music files onto the window of the application,
sit-back and enjoy.
Supported products and OS
Playback supported
AI-501DA, HA-P50, UD-H01, A-H01, NP-H750, AI-101DA
o Playback of DSD files is not supported with these models.
Windows: Windows Vista (32/64-bit)
Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
Windows 8 (32/64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)
Mac OS: OS X Lion (10.7)
OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
OS X Mavericks (10.9)
(As of January, 2015)
DSD playback supported
HA-P90SD, UD-501, UD-301, AI-301DA
Windows: Windows Vista (32/64-bit)
Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
Windows 8 (32/64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)
Mac OS: OS X Lion (10.7)
OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
OS X Mavericks (10.9)
(As of January, 2015)
o The HA-P90SD does not support Windows Vista.
o For information about the operating systems that each product
supports, see their operation manuals and our website.
In order to maximize the connected unit’s performance, a simplified
screen of the TEAC HR Audio Player helps reduce CPU load time
while data processing. Choose between ASIO2.1 and DoP modes
when playing back DSD files from your Windows PC. Furthermore,
the RAM Buffer Playback mode that stores the audio data onto the
internal memory is supported for the ultimate digital audio playback
conditions.
The TEAC HR Audio Player is a free application software download to
help you playback and enjoy your high-res-audio files with ease.
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KEY FEATURES
Easy-to-use and high quality-sound with
compatible TEAC models
Everyone can enjoy high-res-audio files with ease when paired with
TEAC’s highly regarded USB DAC Units, such as the UD-501. Unlike
other professional audio playback applications, the HR Audio Player
is simple to use, and doesn’t require additional plug-ins for use.
ASIO 2.1 and DoP modes for DSD 2.8/5.6 MHz playback
A combination of the UD-501 and a Windows PC supports DSD
Native playback, processing DSD data into analog audio signal
directly, without prior PCM conversion. Both ASIO 2.1 and DoP (DSD
Audio over PCM Frames) modes, as well as both 5.6 MHz and 2.8 MHz
DSD files are also supported with this configuration.
Various high-res-audio file formats other than DSD are
supported
Not only 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz DSD file, both PCM and FLAC files are supported as well, up to 384 kHz.
Simplified screen design reduces CPU
load and enhances sound quality
The TEAC HR Audio Player achieves the finest sound quality through
high-res audio and operates with ease. A modest but sufficient
screen design allows the CPU to concentrate on the extremely large
digital audio data processing, and the RAM Buffer Playback function
storing digital audio data on the PC memory. The TEAC HR Audio
Player was designed specifically as an ideal digital audio delivery
system.
Other functions
o Supports Playlists (Creating, Saving and Loading playlists)
o Repeat play by playlist or track
o Shuffle play by playlist
Supported file formats (extension)
DSF (.dsf ) 2.8/5.6 MHz
DSDIFF (.dff ) 2.8/5.6 MHz
PCM (.wav) 44.1 kHz - 384 kHz,16 bit - 32 bit
FLAC (.flac) 44.1 kHz - 384 kHz,16 bit - 32 bit
MP3 (.mp3) 32 kbps - 320 kbps
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DSD file playback is limited to models that support it.
Moreover, playback of files with formats that exceed the
supported specifications of the equipment is not possible.
For details, see the operation manual for the model being used.
DSD file playback on Mac
DoP mode playback is supported on Mac, for perfectly matched stylish designs like the UD-501.
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Settings in Windows (1)
Starting the software
TEAC HR Audio Player does not use an installer. Double-click the
TEAC-HRAudioPlayer.exe program file inside the folder that appears
when the downloaded file is opened.
Place the folder on the desktop or anywhere else you like.
NOTE: Start this software after connecting the USB DAC device.
The Main screen appears when the TEAC HR Audio Player is launched.
Setting the device (USB DAC Unit)
Select [Device] from the [Configure] menu.
When the Configure window opens, set the Device item to the connected USB DAC (device name, etc.).
Precautions before use
Do not remove the TEAC-HRAudioPlayer.exe program that is in the
folder that appears after downloading.
If a “Plugin” folder and a “wasapirenderer.dll” file are not in the same
folder as this program, it will not function properly.
Deleting the software
If you want to delete the TEAC HR Audio Player software, delete the
folder that contains the TEAC-HRAudioPlayer.exe program file.
This allows the PC to output the audio signal to the USB DAC.
o If this software is started before the USB DAC device, the device
settings might be erased. If this occurs, after connecting the
device, start the software and then set up the device again.
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Settings in Windows (2)
To playback in finer audio quality
(Advanced settings)
Selecting DSD decoding mode
On the TEAC HR Audio Player Windows version, you are able to
choose decoding mode.
Select [Device] from the [Configure] menu.
A [Configure] window appears, and choose [DSD over PCM] or [DSD
Native] from the [Decode mode] menu, as you prefer.
[DSD over PCM]
This is a playback method called DoP (DSD Audio over PCM Frames).
The DSD data is embedded into PCM format for transfer.
Selecting data loading method
File accessing methods are selectable for music file playback.
Select [Device] from the [Configure] menu. A [Configure] window
appears.
Choose [Normal] or [Expand to RAM] from the [Audio Data Handling]
menu.
Tip: To playback a finer audio quality, choose the [Expand to RAM].
[DSD Native]
Thanks to the ASIO 2.1 driver, the DSD data is directly transferred,
without prior PCM conversion.
[Normal]
Reading digital audio data by normal file access mode.
[Expand to RAM]
Storing digital audio data on to the RAM (Random Access Memory)
of your PC. This allows your PC to process stored data on the RAM
by canceling file access during playback, and allowing the system to
playback in the finest audio quality.
o When the [Expand to RAM] mode is selected, it may take extra
time to start playback on a slower PC.
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Settings in Mac OS (1)
Starting the software
TEAC HR Audio Player does not use an installer. Double-click the
TEAC HR Audio Player icon inside the folder that appears when the
downloaded file is opened.
Place the folder on the desktop or anywhere else you like.
NOTE: Start this software after connecting the USB DAC device.
Setting the device (USB DAC Unit)
Select [Preferences…] from the [TEAC HR Audio Player] menu.
When the Preference window opens, set the Device item to the connected USB DAC (device name, etc.).
Deleting the software
If you want to delete the TEAC HR Audio Player software, delete the
folder that contains the TEAC HR Audio Player icon.
This allows the PC to output the audio signal to USB DAC.
o If this software is started before the USB DAC device, the device
settings might be erased. If this occurs, after connecting the
device, start the software and then set up the device again.
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Settings in Mac OS (2)
To playback in finer audio quality
(Advanced settings)
Selecting data loading method
File accessing methods are selectable, to playback music files.
Select [Preferences...] from the [TEAC HR Audio Player] menu. A
[Preferences] window appears.
Choose [Normal] or [Expand to RAM] from the [Audio Data Handling]
menu.
Tip: To playback in a finer audio quality, choose [Expand to RAM].
[Normal]
Reading digital audio data by normal file access mode.
[Expand to RAM]
Storing digital audio data on to RAM (Random Access Memory) allows
your PC to process stored data on the RAM by canceling file access
during playback, allowing the system to playback the finest audio
quality. When [Extend to RAM] is selected, you can allocate maximum
size of memory as you need, to load entire data of the music file you
listen to.
o When the [Expand to RAM] mode is selected, it may take extra time
to start playback, on a slower PC.
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Making settings (1)
Settings are made in the same way for both the Windows and Mac
OS versions. In this manual, we explain these procedures using the
Windows version.
Preparing the music files
Prepare the music files that you want for playback using TEAC HR
Audio Player.
In the lower part of the main window, the “Playlist,” add your music
files by following the steps listed below.
o You can also add your music files by dragging and dropping your
music files directly into the Playlist.
Browse and select target files, then click the [Open] button to add
them to the Playlist of the TEAC HR Audio Player.
Multiple files can be selected at once.
Select [Add file…] from the [File] menu at the top-left of the main
window. An [Add file] window appears.
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Making settings (2)
Play back the music files
After creating a playlist, click the [PLAY] button to start playback
from the beginning of the list.
Click the [Stop] button to stop, or click the [Pause] button to pause.
After stopping playback with the [STOP] button, press the [PLAY]
button again to start playback from the beginning of the file where
playback was stopped.
To start playback of any specific file, double-click that file’s line in the list.
During playback, you can use the mouse to move the slider below
the time display to change the playback position as desired.
Alternatively, the following controls are accessible from the [Playback]
menu at the top-left.
[Stop]
Stop the music.
[Pause]
Pause the music.
[Play]
Start playback.
[Previous]
Go back to the previous music file in the Playlist.
[Next]
Go to the next music file in the Playlist.
[Shuffle(playlist)]
Start shuffle play in the Playlist.
[Order]
Select type of repeat play from this menu.
[Order]>[Default]
No repeat playback
[Order]>[Repeat(playlist)]
Repeat all music files in the Playlist.
[Order]>[Repeat(title)]
Repeat the selected music file.
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Making settings (3)
Managing the Playlists
The added music files to the Playlist can be saved. It is convenient to
save your favorite music files as a Playlist.
o Unless you save the Playlist, added music files in the list will disap-
pear when the TEAC HR Audio Player is shut down.
Saving the Playlist
Select [Save] from the [File] menu, after you added music files to
the Playlist. A [Save playlist] windows appears, then click the [Save]
button after you choose an appropriate location, to save the Playlist
on your PC.
If music files are added to the Playlist (or another Playlist is loaded),
an alert window appears. To save the current music file list in the
Playlist, click [Yes] to save . To discard the current music file list in the
Playlist, click [No] to discard.
A [Load playlist] windows appears. Choose a target Playlist (“.ppl”
extension on Windows or “.xml” extension on Mac OS) from the
appropriate location on your PC, and click the [Open] button to load
the selected Playlist.
Loading a Playlist
After the TEAC HR Audio Player is launched, the main window shows
nothing in the Playlist. By loading the previously saved Playlist you
are ready to playback your favorite music files. Alternatively, you are
able to switch to another Playlist, when music files are displayed in
the Playlist. It is recommended to create multiple Playlist by genre or
file formats, to switch between them quickly.
Select [Load playlist] from the [File] menu.
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Software changes
Windows
Version 1.0.0.10
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Noise occurred when resuming playback from a paused state.
This has been fixed.
Version 1.0.0.9
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Support has been added for the HR-S101 amplifier (AI-101DA).
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Support has been added for the HA-P90SD.
Version 1.0.0.8
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Support has been added for the UD-301, AI-301DA and HA-P50
models.
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Support has been added for some MP3 files that could not be
played back before.
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Support was added for the latest USB driver (version 1.1.2.2) for
models that do not support DSD file playback.
Use TEAC HR Audio Player version 1.0.0.8 when using USB driver
version 1.1.2.2 or newer.
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When playing back using EXPAND to RAM mode, the maximum
amount of memory that can be used has been increased.
This allows more data to be loaded when playing back highquality audio with a computer that has a large amount of RAM.
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Windows 8.1 is now supported.
Mac
Version 1.0.0.4
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Support has been added for the HA-P90SD and HR-S101 amplifier
(AI-101DA).
Version 1.0.0.3
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At the end of playback of certain files, the application would stop
responding. This has been fixed.
Version 1.0.0.2
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Support has been added for the UD-301, AI-301DA and HA-P50
models.
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OS X Mavericks (10.9) is now supported.
Version 1.0.0.1
o The track titles and artist names of WAV files can now be shown.
(Support for display of UTF-8 (Unicode) character encoding is also
supported as in Windows version 1.0.0.5.)
Version 1.0.0.5
o Track titles and artist names in WAV files that have been set using
UTF-8 (Unicode) character encoding can now be shown properly.
o If the tag information (track title and artist name) of a file in a
playlist included a double quotation mark (“) character, that file
would be removed from the playlist during saving. This has been
fixed. This fix applies to new playlists created using version 1.0.0.5
or later.
Version 1.0.0.4
o When using DFS files, the software would fail to detect song title
and artist name information resulting in only the file name being
shown in the playlist. This has been fixed. (This problem occurred
when the amount of character data for an information item
exceeded 127 bytes.)
Version 1.0.0.3
o The NP-H750 is now supported.
o If a USB connection was ended and then reconnected while the
TEAC HR Audio Player was still operating (playback stopped),
Windows would freeze. This has been fixed.
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