Quick Start Guide
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Owner’s Reference
DirectStream DAC
15-061-01-1
4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
Rev A
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Quick Start Guide
There will be no quality or performance issues on the Bridge II for the same reason as the
PWT: the built in Digital Lens and output asynchronous clocks of both devices ensure bit-
perfect performance.
The Bridge II slips right into the slot on the back of DirectStream and can be added in less
than 30 seconds by the owner. Simply remove the rear cover plate, insert the Bridge II and
you are done. Complete instructions are available with purchase of the Network Bridge II.
The front panel touch screen software will be updated at the same time as the Bridge II
installation allowing full access to music stored on your computer.
These units operate from sophisticated software that is built in to the device, but
upgradable by the user through the rear panel mounted SD card. To check for the current
fi rmware version simply touch the tool icon on the front panel, located in the upper left hand
corner of the touch screen.
Should a new operating system become available, it may be obtained by ordering a pre-
programmed SD card directly from PS Audio, or downloaded to your own SD card for free
from the PS Audio website. To install, place the SD card in the rear of DirectStream, gold
pins facing up. The SD card slot is found directly below the Network Bridge slot. Then,
follow these steps:
First, turn off the rear panel power switch. Wait for 10 seconds, then insert the SD card
(upside down with the gold connector pins facing up). Turn the rear panel main power
switch to the on position. The front panel Ready Light will begin blinking, signifying the new
fi rmware is being installed.
DO NOT REMOVE THE POWER OR DO ANYTHING WHILE THE UPDATE PROCESS IS
TAKING PLACE. BE PATIENT AND WAIT UNTIL THE LOGO LIGHT BLINKING IS DONE.
Once the blinking has fi nished, keep the power to the unit on until it has fully initialized and
is ready for operation again. Then remove the SD card.
DirectStream does need some care and is appreciative of being fed proper AC power. A
Power Plant is recommended for this task.
Should minor scratches occur in your top cover, simply purchase any type of high quality
automotive scratch removal polish such as Kit’s Scratch Out or McGuire’s products. Car
fi nish polish and wax can both be used on this surface for a beautiful luster.
The top cover is a piano black painted surface over HDF (wood).
The front panel touch screen can be cleaned with Windex or similar glass cleaners. To
clean, spray the cleaner on a soft lint free towel and carefully clean. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the unit.
Firmware
Upgrades
Care and
Cleaning
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