Musical Fidelity V-LINK Instructions

This Hi-fi product has been tested to ensure
that its operation is not adversely affected by
normal background levels of Radio
Frequency Interference (R.F.I.), and that it
does not itself generate excessive amounts
of interference. However, if a problem
persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity
agent.
Never open the case of the V-LINK yourself,
as this will invalidate the guarantee.
Place all connecting cables where they are
not likely to be walked on or trapped by
items placed on them.
The V-LINK will operate in accordance with
its specifications within the following
environmental range:
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the V-LINK
asynchronous 24 bit 96kHZ USB to SPDlF
convertor. We sincerely hope that it will bring
you many years of outstanding listening
pleasure.
Installation Precautions
Your new V-LINK is designed and built to
provide trouble-free performance, but as with
all electronic devices, it is necessary to
observe a few precautions:
Do not use the V-LINK near water. The unit
must not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, must be placed on the unit.
Keep the V-LINK away from heat such as
radiators. No naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, should be placed on the
unit.
Power Supply Note:
The V-LINK does not require a power
supply; instead it automatically draws a
small amount of operating power from the
computer USB port it connects to.
Temperature 5 to 45 degrees Celsius
Humidity 10 to 90% non condensing
There are no user adjustments
Please refer all service work
authorised Musical Fidelity agent.
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Front and back connections
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Digital Coaxial output RCA
Power LED (Blue)
Lock LED (Green)
USB input
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This device
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a high speBd sarial daw processor. and by its nature.
requires a
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high volume of USB bandwidth. It will bBnBfit gresUy
from bBing thB only device CfJI7nected
on
its USB 'port: Sharing thB
ssme poIf with ot!IBr devices msy cause unwanted artefacts such as
dtr>pOtJ/S or tsmpofaty loss of signal. This especially includes thB USB of
thB DAC
on
a USB hub/splitteralongside other USB ccmponants.
Mac users
Check the computer has picked up the device and is currenlly using
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by dicking: (MAC OS X)
System preferences
Hardware
Sound
Check that "Musical Fidelity VLlNK" is selected under the OUTPUT lab.
If the compute(s warning sounds/chimes are to
played
through the
DAC. make sure
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Is selected under the SOUND EFFECTS tab 100.
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On the host computer, a new mixer will be available, which is the default
mixer whenever the DAC Is plugged In. Use this mixer to select the
source
or adjust levels W required. CD. MP3. WAV files played on any
software should now play through the DAC. This device has been
designed to worlt with Windows XP. Windows VISTA. Windows
7
and
Apple OS X onwards.
The computer drivers for the USB input of the V-LINK should Install
automatically. To check correct installation follow these steps:
PC IWI.- users
Check the computer has picked up the device and is currenlly using it
by
dicking: (most Windows versions)
Start
Settings
COntrol panel
Sounds and Multimedia
Audio
Check "Musical Fidelity VLlNK" appears under PREFERRED AUDIO
DEVICE tab
ContNIdJons
Always switch off tha equipment attached to the V-LINK before
connecting/disconnecting power. changing leads or inputs,
Dlgltlll optlceI or C08ldal
0Ulpuls
Using good quality digital RCA lead (not supplied), connect the digital
coaxial or optical output to a DAC (digital to Analogue convarter) or
other digital audio input device to the V-LINK SPDIF or COAXIAL
sockets.
USBlnput
A good quality USB A to B cable is required to connect the
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to the
computer.
Plug the B (square) end into the socket in the back of the V-LINK
Plug the A (rectangle) end into a free USB socket on
your
computer.
Once the unit is pluggad in and powered, the computer should detect
the new hardware and install a generic driver automatically (No setup or
driver disk required).
Outputs
COnnect the V-LINK outputs to the digital inputs of a DAC or' other
dighal media
system.
It is advisable to have the amplifier turned
off
at
this point. Coaxial or optical may be used. A top quality optical
lransmiller Is used to obtain reliable performance at 96kHz, and has the
added adVantage of inherent galvanic isolation. W used.
Power
The un~ draws it's miniscule power require,,",nt from the USB host ie
the computer to which ~ Is attached. The blue LED will light to confirm
the
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is
ready
for use, and the green LED will be
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once music is
playing. indicating presence of dighal signal.
Use
The V-LINK is designed to oblain maximum benefit from high quality
digital audio files stored on a computer, In conjunction with a high
quality DAC, such as our V-DAC. It will allow up to 96kHz 24 ~
samplad files (e.g. FLAC files) to be converted to an SPDIF stream, for
full high resolution processing by the following DAC. This will give the
best listening experience using the
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capability of the original 24 M
and high sample rate. Lower sample rate files, e.g. CD-originated music
are simply passed through at thair original sample rate.
Turn the volume on amplifier to normal listening levels,
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back and
enjoy the music. These products have been designed so thet they may
be left on Indefinitely.