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Page 1 Help Guide USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your USB DAC AMPLIFIER. How to Use About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Preparations and connections Playing audio files Parts and controls...
Page 3 Help Guide How to Use 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 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Preparations And Connections
Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Preparations and connections Preparations Connections Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 5 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Playing audio files Playback Sound quality settings Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 6: Main Unit
Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Parts and controls Main unit Remote control Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 7 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Announcements Specifications Notes Trademarks Inquiries Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: Dealing With Problems
Help Guide Troubleshooting USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Dealing with problems General Sound If the problem is not solved Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 9: About The Usb Dac Amplifier
Help Guide List of Topics USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 How to Use About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Supported environment System requirements for computers connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER...
Page 10: Parts And Controls
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...
Page 11 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...
Page 12: Before Use
Help Guide USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Notes on use Before use To make full use of this content, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that they are subject to change without prior notice. June 2013 Recommended system environment The following system environments are recommended for displaying this content.
Page 13 Sony 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...
Page 14 USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Features of the USB 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...
Page 15: Supported Environment
Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Supported environment 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...
Page 16 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...
Page 17 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Preparations What you need to do before starting to use the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Explains what you need to do to listen to music after you purchase the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Page 19: Connecting To A Computer
USB DAC AMPLIFIER. Connecting headphones Explains how to connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 20: Compatible Audio Formats
Explains 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...
Page 21: Setting The Equalizer
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...
Page 22 Provides names 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...
Page 23: Remote Control
USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Remote control 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...
Page 24: Supported Devices
Explains the audio formats that can 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...
Page 25 How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Notes About 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...
Page 26 Help Guide How to Use 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...
Page 27: Customer Support Websites
Help Guide How to Use 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...
Page 28 Help Guide Troubleshooting USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 General 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...
Page 29 Help Guide Troubleshooting USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Sound No sound is output. There is severe humming or noise. Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 30 Help Guide Troubleshooting USB DAC AMPLIFIER 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...
Page 31 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Easy playback of music on your computer Just complete Preps 1 to 4 in this Help Guide to connect your computer to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. Then you are ready to enjoy music on your computer.
Page 33 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 or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi-boot environments Multi-monitor environments Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 34 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...
Page 35 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 use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 36 Install the required driver on your computer, then you can output sound played back on the computer via the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. Enjoying music Play back music files stored on the computer. Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 37 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Prep 1. Connecting speakers Connect speakers to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER, then connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead). Note Make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is unplugged when connecting any other cord.
Page 38 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...
Page 39 : 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 Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 41 USB DAC AMPLIFIER. 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...
Page 42 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Prep 4. Installing the driver on a computer Install the required driver on your computer first, then you can output sound played back on the computer via the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Page 44: Supplied Accessories
How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER 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...
Page 45: Replacing The Lithium Battery
Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Preparing the remote control Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the insulation film. The battery is installed in the remote control at the factory. Replacing the lithium battery The working distance of the remote control shortens as the battery becomes exhausted.
Page 47 Hint When the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is in standby mode, you can start the USB DAC AMPLIFIER only by pressing the button on the remote control or the unit. Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 48 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Connecting speakers Connect speakers to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER, then connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead). Note Make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is unplugged when connecting any other cord.
Page 49 Note Switch 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...
Page 50 : 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...
Page 51 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Connecting a smartphone You can connect an Android device or iPhone to the (USB) port on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER using a USB cable (not supplied) and enjoy playback from that device through the speakers or headphones.
Page 53 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Connecting other playback equipment You can connect other playback equipment such as the Super Audio CD player to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER and enjoy playback from that equipment through the speakers or headphones of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Page 54 : 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...
Page 55 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...
Page 56 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 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 57 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Enjoying music You can output audio played back on a computer or device connected via the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. 1. Press the INPUT SELECTOR button on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER repeatedly to select the input source.
Page 58 Hi-Res Audio Player Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 59 When you select an input source or input signal that is not supported, the DSEE function setting cannot be changed. If you press the DSEE button when the DSEE function setting cannot be changed, the DSEE lamp flashes three times. Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 60 HA3,” you can 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...
Page 61 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Names and descriptions of parts of the front panel (ON/STANDBY) button Turns the USB DAC AMPLIFIER on and off. 2. Power lamp When the USB DAC AMPLIFIER is turned on, this lamp lights up in green.
Page 62: Remote Sensor
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...
Page 63 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Names and descriptions of parts of the rear panel 1. DIGITAL IN jacks (USB) port (Type B jack) COAXIAL jack OPTICAL jack 2. D/A DIRECT, LINE OUT (analog output) L/R jacks...
Page 64 Setting the equalizer Standby mode Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 65 Mutes the sound. To deactivate the muting, press the MUTING button again or press the VOLUME + button. (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...
Page 66: Amplifier Section
Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 20 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Page 67: Output Section
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 “Supplied accessories.” Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Standby power consumption: 0.3 W Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 68 Help Guide How to Use USB DAC AMPLIFIER UDA-1 Supported devices The devices you can connect to the (USB) port on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER are as follows. Note Music files stored on a USB thumb drive, etc., cannot be played back.
Page 70 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...
Page 71 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...
Page 72 Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 73 Please access the following support websites for information on your 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...
Page 74 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...
Page 75 Remove 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...
Page 76 When a signal of a format not supported is input, the corresponding lamp flashes. The DSEE lamp flashes. If you press the DSEE button when the DSEE function setting cannot be changed, the DSEE lamp flashes three times. Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 77 In Windows Vista/7: Select “Start” - “Control Panel” -“Hardware and Sound” - “Sound,” and select the “Playback” tab in the “Sound” dialog box. Then select “Sony USB DAC Amplifier” and click the “Set Default” button. - In Windows 8: Open the charms on the right side of the desktop and select “Settings” - “Control Panel” - “Hardware and Sound”...
Page 78 Related Topic Driver for the USB DAC AMPLIFIER Connecting speakers Connecting headphones Compatible audio formats Notes on use 4 -469-134-11(2) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 79 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...

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