Audio Research reference dac, User Manual

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Software Installation
Windows PC Software Installation Instructions
Installation of the DAC USB Audio Device drivers is only necessary when using the USB 2.0
HS input on the Reference DAC. Software installation is not necessary if only using the
two Toslink or RCA inputs.
Note to Mac OS users
No driver installation is necessary when using a Mac computer in conjunction with the
Reference DAC.
Before starting, make certain the Reference DAC is disconnected from the PC system.
You will be prompted to connectthe CD player at the proper time during the update/
installation procedure.
Perform the following operations with theReference DAC disconnected from the PC.
Note
If you have had another Audio Research driver installed on your PC, please see page 29 for
instructions to uninstall any previous driver versions before installing the new version.
Load the new Audio Research “dacusb_v1.36.1_setup” driver folder onto your PC, via internet
download or contact your sales representative (downloadable from: www.audioresearch.
com/downloads.html). This may initially be a zip folder.