DAC-V1 Quick Start Guide
S/PDIF
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If any
of the DAC-V1 inputs. The DAC-V1 provides a variety of digital input socket types with the
BNC socket option likely to provide the highest potential sound quality.
3. S w it c h in g On a n d Get t i n g S t a rted
If using Windows OS on the USB connected computer, do not switch-on the
Important:
DAC-V1 without first installing the DAC-V1 Driver application.
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Once all connections have been made, switch on your DAC-V1 using the rear panel
mains
switch. The DAC-V1 will display a welcome screen and select its
default.
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To select DAC-V1
USB or numbered keys. The remote handset
through input selections. Current input selection is indicated in the DAC-V1 display.
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If the DAC-V1
setup control or preference panel and select the DAC-V1 as the sound output device.
With the DAC-V1 selected the audio playback application can be launched. Depending
on the functionality of the playback application, the DAC-V1 handset volume and
keys may be able to control application output volume and play/pause. Select the
Volume
option in the
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If DAC-V1
programme material from the digital audio source.
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To control DAC-V1
handset vol+ and vol- keys. Volume level is shown in the DAC-V1 display.
4. S e t u p Mo d e
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A variety of setup parameters can be accessed via DAC-V1
setup
mode. Enter setup mode by pressing the handset
key. To navigate around the setup menus use the handset
navigation (
key. Exit setup mode by pressing the
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The top level setup menu provides four items:
Settings:
Provides access to six menus covering input renaming, preamp output options,
headphone setup, USB volume control, display behaviour and keyboard identification.
BitPerfect:
computer to ensure that the playback application and USB connection provide optimum
sound quality. A full description of the Bit Perfect test procedure and test file availability
can be found in the DAC-V1 Reference Manual.
USB Status:
Firmware:
factory default reset and firmware update.
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digital audio sources are to be used with the DAC-V1 connect them to one
inputs
use either the front panel input buttons or the remote handset
USB
input is to be used, launch the USB connected computer's sound
USB Volume
DAC-V1 setup menu (see Section 4).
S/PDIF
inputs are to be used simply select the appropriate input and play the
volume
use either the front panel volume control or the remote
5 6 3 4
) keys. Select options by pressing the
setup
Enables the use of "bit perfect" test files located on the USB connected
Displays DAC-V1 USB input connection data and information.
Displays DAC-V1 operating firmware details and provides options for
Full DAC-V1 installation and operational information can be found in the Reference Manual available
at: www.naimaudio.com/support/manuals. The Window OS DAC-V1 Driver application can be found
at: www.naimaudio.com/hifi-products/pdt-type/DAC-V1
manuals search engine
USB
5
and
6
keys can also be used to scroll
setup
Settings
4
BitPerfect
USB Status
Firmware
key.
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Note:
If the DAC-V1 has
input by
been previously used it will
default when switched on to
the last input selected.
Note:
The default audio
playback applications
for Windows and OS X
computers are usually
Windows Media Player
and iTunes. However, a
wide variety of alternative
applications can be
PC
used which may provide
enhanced functionality and
superior audio performance.
Note:
The keyboard
identification setup menu
is provided to enable USB
connected OS X computers
correctly to identify the
control characteristics of the
DAC-V1.
The DAC-V1 behaves in part
like a multimedia keyboard
that can send volume, play,
pause, next, and previous
commands to the computer.
When an OS X computer is
first connected to a DAC-V1,
it may ask for specific key-
stokes to be sent to identify
the "keyboard" layout.
The DAC-V1 keyboard
setup menu enables the
appropriate key-strokes to
be sent.