Playback From A Computer (Usb-Dac); Playing Back An Hdmi Source - T+A PA 1100 E User Manual

Please note that many AVRCP-capable mobile devices do not support the controlling through the PA 1100 E.
In case of doubt, please ask the manufacturer of your mobile device.
The PA 1100 E has been tested with a large number of Bluetooth-capable mobile devices. However, we are
unable to guarantee general compatibility with all devices available commercially since the range of equip-
ment is so wide, and the various implementations of the Bluetooth standard differ widely in some cases. If you
encounter a problem with Bluetooth transfer, please contact the manufacturer of the mobile device.

Playback from a computer (USB-DAC)

minimum system requirements
• Intel Core i5 or higher or a comparable AMD Processor.
• 4 GB RAM
• USB 2.0 Interface
• Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8 or 7
• or MAC OS X 10.13.6 or higher version
Driver installation
For playback via USB, from a connected Windows PC, specific driver software is required on the computer.
The required drivers and a detailed installation manual are available for download on our homepage at
http://www.ta-hifi.com/support .
No drivers are required when using a computer with Mac OS X 10.6 or later.
System settings
A number of system settings have to be altered if you wish to operate PA 1100 E with your computer. These
changes must be made regardless of the operating system. The installation instructions provide detailed
information on how and where the settings are to be changed.
Playback
• If necessary, first reduce the set volume.
• Switch on the computer.
• Select the USB input using the source selection buttons on the device or the remote control.
• If necessary, select the PA 1100 E as the output device in the system settings of the operating system.
• Open the playback software on the computer.
Do not disconnect the USB connection during operation. Do not turn off the PA 1100 E during playback. This
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can lead to malfunctions and crashes.
If there is a malfunction during playback, restart the computer.
The playback of files stored on the computer cannot be controlled by the PA 1100 or FM11.

Playing back an HDMI source

• If necessary, first reduce the set volume.
• Use the source select buttons on the unit or the remote control to select the HDMI input to which you
have connected the source device to be played back.
• If a TV set is connected to the HDMI OUT output, the TV sound can be transmitted to the PA 1100 E via
ARC (Audio Return Channel) if supported by the TV set. Select the source HDMI ARC (LED violet) for the
TV sound.
• As soon as the source device delivers digital music data, the PA 1100 E automatically adjusts to the
format and sampling rate of the signal and the music signal becomes audible.
Playback via HDMI is only available with the optional built-in HDMI module.
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To use the ARC function, the TV must support it and the PA 1100 E must be connected to an ARC compatible
input on the TV.
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