Bryston BDA-3.14 Owner's Manual

Bryston BDA-3.14 Owner's Manual

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BDA-3.14 Streamer / DAC
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 BDA-3.14 Streamer / DAC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    As of 2006-02-22 Bryston will only warranty Bryston products purchased through authorized Bryston dealers. Bryston products with a date code of 0608 or higher (date code format is “yyww”, where “yy” is the two least significant digits of the year and “ww” is the week of the year) must be accompanied by a copy of the bill-of-sale from a Bryston authorized dealer to qualify for warranty service.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Media Player ............7 Now Playing ............8 Important Safety Instructions ........2 Stored Playlists ............8 General.................4 Alternate Views ............8 Welcome ..............4 Configuring Music Library ........9 Description ............4 Front Panel ..............10 Features ..............4 Rear Panel ..............12 Shipping Box and Packing Material ......4 Firmware Update............13 Installation ..............4 SVC Ethernet WebUI ..........13...
  • Page 4: General

    Bryston for a small fee. Description Installation The BDA-3.14 is a state of the art stereo digital to Ventilation analog converter plus high resolution streamer that accepts digital input from up to 10 source The BDA-3.14 is a cool-running line level components and connects to an analog line-level component.
  • Page 5: Usb Audio

    BDA-3.14 Streamer / DAC that can be used with the BDA-3.14. Choose first asynchronous protocol whereby digital audio jitter by compatibility with desired audio formats, then is virtually eradicated by slaving the attached audio by order of sound quality. Source component...
  • Page 6: Hdmi Passthrough

    The BDA-3.14 internal streaming system must be operated by its web based graphical user interface. As such, the BDA-3.14 needs to be connected to the network via ethernet or with an Note that the maximum output from the BDA3.14 optional wireless adapter available separately from RCA jacks is 2.0V and 4.0V on XLR balanced.
  • Page 7: Software Introduction

    BDA-3.14 Streamer / DAC Software Introduction At the time of writing, the current firmware on your BDA-3.14 is a version we call Manic Moose. Manic Moose describes the Bryston engineered firmware including our user interface. Unlike many other products, the BDP can be operated entirely within...
  • Page 8: Media Player

    USB attached drive. bRadio is an internet radio single tracks or a combination thereof to the cue to directory, and Applications allows access to Tidal form a playlist. Simply click or tap the + icon beside online streaming service. any field, folder, or track name to add that item and all music contained beneath it to the queue.
  • Page 9: Configuring Music Library

    Click Next, and the BDP will return to the NAS into one of the USB Accessory ports. Note that the Setup menu start page and the BDA-3.14 will maximum current draw from these ports is limited. begin indexing the music in the share.
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Front Panel 1. Power / Standby Press this button to toggle the BDA-3.14 on or into standby mode. Unlit BDA-3.14 is not receiving power. Plug unit into AC mains power. Red Plugged into AC Mains but in standby mode. Green BDA-3.14 is on and operational.
  • Page 11: Infrared Receiver

    44,100 samples per second, 48k0 indicates 48,000 samples per second, etc. 7. Infrared Receiver The BDA-3.14 can be controlled by an IR remote control such as models provided by Bryston or third-party manufacturers. Refer to “Remote Control” on page 16 for a table of available...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Audio” on page 5. conforms with your locality. Upon applying HDMI Output power, the BDA-3.14 will enter standby mode. See “Connecting to A/C Power” on page 4. When an HDMI input is selected, the output will pass video signals along to the next connected...
  • Page 13: Firmware Update

    Access this Firmware Update webUI by using your web browser to visit http:// As with all Bryston products, the BDA-3.14 may my.bryston.com Click the link called BDA3BC. receive occasional firmware updates to ensure reliable operation and add new features. You will be...
  • Page 14: Windows Driver Installation

    USB Audio Driver on the media player. Unlike Macintosh and Linux systems which include device drivers which automatically recognize high resolution audio devices, using the BDA-3.14 at the highest possible resolutions with Windows based computers and music servers requires installation of the Bryston USB driver.
  • Page 15: Jriver Media Center: Windows

    BDA-3.14 as the sound output device. Unless your Exclusive Access and Integer Mode should be goal is for the BDA-3.14 to play all audio from the used. computer, you will most likely want to configure your audio playback software to take exclusive 3.
  • Page 16: Serial Protocol

    The following are selected commands most useful Serial Protocol for setup and everyday operation. Find complete The BDA-3.14 can receive commands and can send documentation by accessing the BDA-3.14 over your responses to each command. It can also (optionally) local area network or by contacting Bryston.
  • Page 17: Network Access

    4kg | 8.75lbs Dimensions Inches: 17 or 19 W x 3.325 H x 11.53 D To use a Bryston BR2 with the BDA-3.14, press the (See Diagram) Cm: 43. or 48.3 W x 8.5 H x 29.3 D D/A button. You can use the BR2 to select the inputs SPDIF 1 and 2, TOSLINK, AES/EBU, and USB1.
  • Page 19 BDA-3.14 Streamer / DAC...
  • Page 20 Bryston Limited | 677 Neal Drive | Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X7 Canada | Phone: 705-742-5325 | www.bryston.com 300075-2 10-30-2019...

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