Trends UD-10.1/UD-10 Lite User Guide
Section 4. Overview – Trends UD-10.1 Lite
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4. Overview – Trends UD-10.1 Lite
Front View
1.
USB Socket
2.
Headphone Socket
3.
Power Indicator
Back View
1.
Optical
2.
Power Supply Socket
3.
Coaxial RCA
Trends UD-10.1/UD-10 Lite User Guide
Section 5. Setup / Section 6. Advance Use
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5. Setup
Plug-and-play without driver installation for most operating systems, e.g. PC
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X.
PC Users may need to select the Trends UD-10.1 as sound output device:
Select - My Computer – Sound Devices – USB Audio DAC
MAC Users may need to select the Trends UD-10.1 as sound output device:
Select – System Preferences – Hardware Sound – USB Audio DAC
Once set up the Trends Audio UD-10.1 will interface with iTunes, Foobar2000,
QuickTime Player, Windows Media Player, Real Player, etc.
Connect your PC/Mac/Smartphone to your Hi-Fi system:
PC/Mac USB port / Smartphone microUSB port <-> USB socket on the front of
Trends UD-10.1 <-> Headphone Socket Aux Input on amplifier / system. You
can use an existing PHONO cable with the supplied mini-jack to PHONO
adaptor or a mini-jack to PHONO cable.
Connect your PC/Mac/Smartphone to your Hi-Fi systems DAC:
PC/Mac USB port / Smartphone microUSB port <-> USB socket on the front of
Trends UD-10.1 <-> Select digital output on back of UD-10.1 <-> Connect to
digital input on DAC.
Work as Headphone Amplifier for your PC/Mac/Smartphone:
PC/Mac USB port / Smartphone microUSB port <-> USB socket on the front of
Trends UD-10.1 <-> Headphone socket on front of Trends UD-10.1
6. Advance Use
Battery Power
: It is possible to power the Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio
Converter with battery power for the best possible sound quality. Using the
supplied battery box install four recharges AA batteries, 2000mAh or larger
capacity recommended this will give you approximately 16hrs of playing time.
Small capacity batteries are suitable but will need recharging more frequently.
Do Not Be Tempted to use ordinary AA batteries as this could cause
irreparable damage. Rechargeable batteries (1.2V x4=5V). Normal batteries
(1.5V x4=6V).
Mains Power
: You can power the Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter directly
from the mains for improved sound quality and to reduce the currant draw on the
USB bus power; this will be an advantage when you are already using many
USB peripherals. It is recommended that you use a 5V power supply with Centre
Pin (+) 5.5mm Diameter, Pin 2.1mm.
