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- Page 1 User Guide REFERENCE DAC Digital Media Bridge H I G H D E F I N I T I O N ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Model Reference DAC Digital Media Bridge Illustrations 4 Menu Tree 5 – 7 Explanation of Icons 8 Preface 9 Warnings 9 Packaging 9 Installation of Vacuum Tubes 9 Description of Controls 10 Connections 11 Installation Instructions 11 Settings Menu 11 – 12... -
Page 4: Illustrations
INPUT VOLUME USB MEM POWER < SELECT EXIT MUTE > DIGITAL MEDIA BRIDGE REFERENCE DAC HIGH DEFINITION REFERENCE DAC DIGITAL MEDIA BRIDGE PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA WiFi MADE IN U.S.A. RS-232 INPUT ANTENNA RIGHT CHANNEL LEFT CHANNEL USB2.0HS AES/EBU ETHERNET ANALOG OUTPUTS... -
Page 8: Explanation Of Icons
Icons Main Menu Status Bar AES/EBU Balance Left Balance Right Sharp Filter Internet Radio Soft Filter iPod Invert Media Server Mute Mono Settings Pause Toslink Play USB 2.0 HS Repeat All USB Stick Repeat One Functional Loading Shuffle Music File/Album Selected Song/Station... -
Page 9: Preface
This unit has been shipped with the vacuum tubes in following instructions before you install or attempt to a protective foam block inside a separate box. Using operate your Audio Research Reference DAC Digital a phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the fastening Media Bridge. Becoming familiar with the product and screws, remove the top cover and set aside. -
Page 10: Description Of Controls
The rotary control (on the right) selects any of the display. Turn the Input knob to the left or right to inputs on the Reference DAC, and is also a navigator highlight an input, and then press the ‘Select’ button through the settings and front panel interface. -
Page 11: Connections
USB Mem: Insert a USB memory stick into the front slot setup, once you have selected wired, the following on the Reference DAC to access music files loaded on screen will let you select Automatic (DHPC) or Static IP the memory stick. NOTE: This connection is designed Address. -
Page 12: Operating Procedure
Display Timeout screen will appear. Once the splash screen is The display on the Reference DAC is set by default gone, the main menu page is displayed, and a to always remain illuminated (timeout is ‘Off’). This countdown timer will show the seconds until the function allows various timeouts to be chosen, from 10 unit is ready for operation. -
Page 13: Input Operation
(assuming there are other songs following the 1. Ensure you have an Ethernet cable connected one you have chosen, the Reference DAC will to the Reference DAC, or you have established a continue until the final song). wireless connection. 5. For further features such as repeat and shuffle, 2. -
Page 14: Windows Software Installation
Installation of the DAC USB Audio Device drivers is only necessary if you intend to use the USB 2.0 HS input on your Reference DAC. Software installation is not necessary if you only intend to use the S/PDIF, AES/EBU, Ethernet client, iPod or USB Mem inputs. -
Page 15: Mac Software Installation
Normally restarting your PC at this point is not required HD Audio device drivers. Press the CONTINUE button but If you do not see the “Reference DAC OUT 1/2” when you see the Welcome panel. listed in the SOUND panel after installation you should do a restart of your PC;... -
Page 16: Software Settings
Remember, to see the DAC name in the SOUND panel In Windows when you installed the DAC USB software you must have the Reference DAC ON and connected an icon for the DAC HD Audio Device control panel to the USB port. You are now ready to call up iTunes was placed in your computer’s input tray. - Page 17 Reference DAC you should simply use the DAC control panel to set the Reference DAC sample rate to that of the music you are playing (see illustration on page 18).
- Page 18 PDIF signal to the Reference DAC. If you desire to play high resolution music files via the USB 2.0 HS interface to the Reference DAC, all you do SETTING NATIVE MODE IN MAC OS X: is connect your computer to the Reference DAC via a Mac OS X does not allow the music manager, such as good quality high speed USB 2.0 (480Mbps) cable and...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Refer any needed service to your authorized Audio one rated for 480Mbps. Research dealer or other qualified technician. I don’t see the Reference DAC in the SOUND panel on The vacuum tubes inside your Reference DAC are my Mac or Windows PC computer? quality tubes and with normal use should not need • After you install the DAC driver software you must... -
Page 20: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty are listed on the warranty card accompanying the product in its shipping carton, or may be obtained from the authorized retailer or from the Audio Research Customer Service Department. Outside the United... -
Page 21: Compatibility And Connectivity
Compatibility and Connectivity Codecs Sampling Rate Resolution Quality Tags 8-48 kHz 16 bit 8-320 kbit/s ID3 V2.4 24-96 kHz* 16 bit 8-320 kbit/s ID3 V2.4 AAC/AAC+v1/HE-AAC *output sampling rate=max 48 kHz 32-48 kHz 16 bit Q1-Q10 Ogg comments Ogg Vorbis 1.0 44.1-96 kHz 16/24 bit L0-L8... -
Page 22: Specifications
(39.4 cm) D. Handles extend 1.50” (3.8 cm) forward of the front panel. Weight: 32.0 lbs. (14.6 kg) Net; 43.2 lbs. (19.8 kg) Shipping. Specifications subject to change without notice. ©2012 Audio Research Corporation. This unit is RoHS compliant H I G H D E F I N I T I O N ®...
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