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USB DAC AMPLIFIER

UDA-1

About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER

Supported environment

Supported driver and application

Notes on use

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Page 1: ...y questions on how to use your USB DAC AMPLIFIER About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Preparations and connections Playing audio files Parts and controls Announcements Dealing with problems How to Use Troubleshooting Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics 1 ...

Page 3: ...LIFIER UDA 1 About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Supported environment Supported driver and application Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 3 ...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...iptions 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 Trademarks Inquiries Customer support websites Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 11: ...ned 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 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide List of Topics 11 ...

Page 12: ...one or tablet Basic operation has been confirmed on the standard browser for the noted devices running the following operating systems Android 2 3 or later Xperia series Walkman running Android iOS 4 or later iPhone iPod touch iPad JavaScript JavaScript is used with this content for viewing convenience If JavaScript is disabled in your web browser settings the content may not operate properly or i...

Page 13: ... may use cookies web beacons or similar technologies to make statistical analysis of customers usage of this content while preserving anonymity Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 13 ...

Page 14: ...B DAC AMPLIFIER Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Introduces the features available with the USB DAC AMPLIFIER such as playback of High Resolution Audio files Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 14 ...

Page 15: ...ment System requirements for computers connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Explains the system environment required for installing the required computer driver Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 15 ...

Page 16: ... 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 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 16 ...

Page 17: ...rep 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 downlo...

Page 19: ... 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 ...

Page 20: ...ains 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 Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 20 ...

Page 21: ... 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 Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Ho...

Page 22: ...es 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 Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 22 ...

Page 23: ...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 Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 23 ...

Page 24: ...an 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 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 24 ...

Page 25: ...the Protector function Explains remedies to be applied when the Protector function is activated Precautions for use Explains precautions for general use Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 25 ...

Page 26: ...USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA 1 Trademarks Trademarks Provides a list of trademarks registered trademarks Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 26 ...

Page 27: ...USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA 1 Inquiries Customer support websites Provides the URLs of our customer support websites Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 27 ...

Page 28: ...eneral The power is automatically turned off The remote control does not work The lamps on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER flash Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 28 ...

Page 30: ...MPLIFIER UDA 1 If the problem is not solved Customer support websites Provides the URLs of our customer support websites Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 30 ...

Page 31: ...igh Resolution Audio files such as PCM 192 kHz 32 bit and DSD Direct Stream Digital audio files Furthermore the USB DAC AMPLIFIER gives a more natural and expansive sound to compressed audio files such as MP3s by restoring high frequency sound and almost imperceptible sounds during fade out which are usually lost due to compression Playback of music on your smartphone Audio file formats for Androi...

Page 33: ...bit 64 bit Mac OS X v10 6 8 10 7 4 10 8 4 Device USB port USB 2 0 compliant Note One of the above operating systems should be installed by default Upgraded operating systems and multi boot environments are not supported We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above system requirements Furthermore the following systems are not supported Personally constructed computers...

Page 34: ...er is not required Downloading the required driver Download the driver from the following websites Models for the USA and Canada http esupport sony com swu 8757 Models for Europe http support sony europe com Related Topic System requirements for computers connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Prep 4 Installing the driver on a computer Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help G...

Page 35: ...tc simply by connecting the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to your computer and making simple software settings Downloading Hi Res Audio Player Download Hi Res Audio Player from the following websites Models for the USA and Canada http esupport sony com swu 8810 Models for Europe http support sony europe com Hint You can also playback audio files other than High Resolution Audio files using MediaGo Notes on us...

Page 36: ...Prep 2 Connecting to a computer 3 Prep 3 Turning on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER When you have made all connections with other devices then turn on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER 4 Prep 4 Installing the driver on a computer Install the required driver on your computer then you can output sound played back on the computer via the USB DAC AMPLIFIER 5 Enjoying music Play back music files stored on the computer Notes...

Page 37: ... is unplugged when connecting any other cord 1 Connect speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER as shown in the illustration below SPEAKERS terminals Speaker cords not supplied Speaker R Speaker L 2 Firmly connect the supplied AC power cord mains lead to the AC IN jack on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER then connect the plug to a wall outlet mains Help ...

Page 38: ...ther than the recommended SS HA3 speakers not supplied Related Topic Setting the equalizer Prep 2 Connecting to a computer Prep 3 Turning on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Prep 4 Installing the driver on a computer Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 39: ...a USB cable When a signal of a format not supported is input the USB REAR lamp flashes Inputting such a signal may produce noise or even damage the speakers or headphones if played at a high volume USB port of a computer USB cable supplied USB port of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Related Topic Prep 1 Connecting speakers Prep 3 Turning on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Prep 4 Installing the driver on a computer No...

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Page 41: ...ces then turn on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER 1 Press the button to turn on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER The lamp lights up in green Related Topic Prep 1 Connecting speakers Prep 2 Connecting to a computer Prep 4 Installing the driver on a computer Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 41 ...

Page 42: ...n you use Mac OS X the driver is not required 1 Download the required driver from the following websites Models for the USA and Canada http esupport sony com swu 8757 Models for Europe http support sony europe com 2 Install the required driver on your computer Install the driver by following the instructions provided on the download websites above Note While installing the driver do not disconnect...

Page 44: ... UDA 1 Supplied accessories Main unit 1 AC power cord mains lead 1 Remote control 1 USB cable 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Reference Guide 1 Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 44 ...

Page 45: ...tance of the remote control shortens as the battery becomes exhausted Replace the battery with a new one following the procedure below 1 Take out the battery case as shown below 2 Replace the lithium battery CR2025 with a new one with the side facing up 3 Place the battery case back in position Note Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed immediately c...

Page 47: ... and then the lamp turns off Note If a very short audio signal of only a few seconds duration is input the sound may not be detected as an audio input and the USB DAC AMPLIFIER may switch to standby mode Even when no digital audio is input the USB DAC AMPLIFIER may not switch to standby mode due to the operation of other devices connected or due to connection disconnection of the cables Hint When ...

Page 48: ...unplugged when connecting any other cord 1 Connect speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER as shown in the illustration below SPEAKERS terminals Speaker cords not supplied Speaker R Speaker L 2 Firmly connect the supplied AC power cord mains lead to the AC IN jack on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER then connect the plug to a wall outlet mains Help Guid...

Page 49: ...ch the EQUALIZER switch to BYPASS when you use speakers other than the recommended SS HA3 speakers not supplied Related Topic Setting the equalizer Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 49 ...

Page 50: ... that the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is turned off when you connect a USB cable When a signal of a format not supported is input the USB REAR lamp flashes Inputting such a signal may produce noise or even damage the speakers or headphones if played at a high volume USB port of a computer USB cable supplied USB port of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Gu...

Page 51: ...B FRONT lamp flashes quickly Check whether there is a problem with the device connected Music files stored on a USB thumb drive etc cannot be played back Hint The device is charged when connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER while the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is turned on If a device that is not supported has a headphone output jack you may be able to play back music files by connecting the headphone output ...

Page 53: ...ing any other cord Only the LPCM 2ch audio format can be played when the signal is input through the COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack Playing other formats may produce noise or even damage the speakers or headphones if played at a high volume When a signal of a format not supported is input the COAXIAL or OPTICAL input indicator lamp flashes Connect another audio player to the COAXIAL jack OPTICAL jack or ...

Page 54: ...k OPTICAL jack of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Optical digital cable not supplied Optical digital output jack of other equipment When connecting through LINE IN jacks LINE IN jacks of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Audio cord not supplied Analog output jack of other equipment Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 54 ...

Page 55: ...USB DAC AMPLIFIER Note When headphones are connected no sound is output from the speakers Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER as shown below PHONES jack of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Headphones Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 55 ...

Page 56: ...quency 44 1 k 48 k 88 2 k 96 k 176 4 k 192 kHz data bit length 16 24 32 bits DSD 2 8 M 5 6 MHz USB FRONT USB A jack PCM Sampling frequency 32 k 44 1 k 48 kHz data bit length 16 bits COAXIAL jack PCM Sampling frequency 32 k 44 1 k 48 k 88 2 k 96 k 176 4 k 192 kHz data bit length 16 24 bits OPTICAL jack PCM Sampling frequency 32 k 44 1 k 48 k 88 2 k 96 kHz data bit length 16 24 bits Notes on use 4 4...

Page 57: ...ntrol When you want to output music files stored on the computer select USB REAR 2 Turn on the equipment and start playback When you want to play back music files stored on the computer play back those music files with the music player software you are currently using 3 Turn the VOLUME control to adjust the volume You can also adjust the volume by pressing the VOLUME button on the remote control N...

Page 59: ...ork for sound input from devices that are connected to the LINE IN jacks of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Hint DSEE stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine a high range compensation technology developed independently by Sony 1 Press the DSEE button on the remote control During playback using the DSEE function the DSEE lamp is lit To cancel the DSEE function press the DSEE button again Note When you se...

Page 60: ...n enjoy sound quality tuned for the recommended SS HA3 speakers not supplied Select the setting you prefer because the actual sound quality may vary depending on how the speakers have been installed BYPASS Equalizer through is selected as the factory default setting Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 60 ...

Page 61: ...ECTOR button Press this button repeatedly to select an input source 5 MUTING lamp Lights up in amber when the muting function is active 6 DSEE lamp Lights up in blue when the DSEE function is active during playback 7 PHONES jack Connect headphones here 8 USB port Type A jack Connect a smartphone such as an Android device or an iPhone etc here using a USB cable not supplied To open the cover pull i...

Page 62: ...lights up in white 10 DSD lamp Lights up in white when DSD audio is played back 11 VOLUME control Adjusts the volume 12 Remote sensor Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 62 ...

Page 63: ...nect your digital audio device to the OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER so that it can output the signal input from these jacks to the D A DIRECT LINE OUT jacks LINE OUT jacks does not output the analog input signal from the LINE IN jacks 3 LINE IN analog input L R jacks 4 SPEAKERS speaker output L R terminals 5 AC IN jack 6 EQUALIZER switch You can select the equalizer setting tune...

Page 65: ...ource 2 DSEE button You can set the DSEE function 3 MUTING button Mutes the sound To deactivate the muting press the MUTING button again or press the VOLUME button 4 ON STANDBY button Turns the USB DAC AMPLIFIER on and off 5 VOLUME buttons Adjusts the volume Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 65 ...

Page 66: ... 16 ohms S N ratio LINE IN 100 dB short circuit input 20 kHz LPF A Network USB IN 100 dB 20 kHz LPF A Network Frequency response 10 Hz 100 kHz 0 dB 3 dB 4 ohms LINE IN Input section digital USB REAR USB B jack USB 2 0 compatible Supported format PCM Sampling frequency 44 1 k 48 k 88 2 k 96 k 176 4 k 192 kHz data bit length 16 24 32 bits DSD 2 8 M 5 6 MHz USB FRONT USB A jack USB 2 0 compatible Sup...

Page 67: ...0 mW 300 ohms THD 1 General and others Power requirements Models for the USA and Canada AC 120 V 60 Hz Models for Europe AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption On 65 W During standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions approx w h d 225 mm 74 mm 262 mm 8 7 8 inch 3 inch 10 3 8 inch including projecting parts and controls Mass approx 4 0 kg 8 lbs 14 oz Supplied accessories See Supplied accessories Design and spe...

Page 68: ...evices supported refer to the following websites Models for the USA and Canada http esupport sony com Models for Europe http support sony europe com iPod iPhone The compatible iPod iPhone models are as follows Update your iPod iPhone with the latest software before using with the unit iPhone iPhone 5 iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPod touch iPod touch 5th generation iPod touch 4th genera...

Page 70: ...or lamps flash for 5 seconds and the USB DAC AMPLIFIER turns off automatically Check the connection of the speakers and then turn the power on again Check the location of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER and place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation so as not to block the ventilation holes and then turn the power on again Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How...

Page 71: ...rd mains lead from a wall outlet mains If you disconnect the power cord mains lead during operation a loss of data or malfunction may occur On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with soft dry cloth Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 71 ...

Page 72: ...ies IOS is a trademark or registered trademarks of Cisco in the U S and other countries and is used under license Android and its respective logos are trademarks of Google Inc All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this Help Guide TM and marks are not specified Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic a...

Page 73: ...ur USB DAC AMPLIFIER For customers in the USA http esupport sony com For customers in Canada http esupport sony com CA For customers in Europe http support sony europe com For customers in Asia Pacific http www sony asia com support Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 73 ...

Page 74: ...DBY switch is set to ON when you are not using the USB DAC AMPLIFIER or when there is no digital signal input to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER for 20 minutes the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is automatically turned off Before the USB DAC AMPLIFIER turns off the power lamp flashes for 1 minute Related Topic About the Protector function Standby mode Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guid...

Page 75: ...emove any obstructions in between the remote control and the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Replace the battery in the remote control with new ones if it is low Related Topic Names and descriptions of parts of the front panel Preparing the remote control Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 75 ...

Page 76: ... DAC AMPLIFIER turns off the power lamp flashes for 1 minute The USB FRONT lamp flashes When you connect a device that is not supported by the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to the USB port on the front panel the USB FRONT lamp flashes slowly Disconnect the device When an abnormal current is being input to the USB port on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER the USB FRONT lamp flashes quickly Check whether...

Page 77: ...pplication Depending on the computer you are using sounds may be interrupted or disturbed If this occurs set the sampling frequency or bit rate to a smaller value Check that a playback device on your computer is set to Sony USB DAC Amplifier otherwise change the operating system settings The following procedures are examples The actual procedure may be different depending on the environment in whi...

Page 79: ...B DAC AMPLIFIER correctly Move your TV away from the USB DAC AMPLIFIER and other audio equipment The plugs and ports are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol Related Topic Connecting speakers Notes on use 4 469 134 11 2 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 79 ...

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