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Venus 15th - User Manual Committed to providing high-quality HiFi audio solutions Bringing exceptional audio experiences to customers worldwide.
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Contents directory ........2 Important precautions to note ........... 3 Product overview ........4 Function panel introduction .....8 This section describes the ports on the rear panel ..........9 Technical specification ..........13 Configuration guide ...........15 Drive installation ......20 Common troubleshooting methods ..........21 After-sales service...
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Important precautions to note warn To reduce the risk of electric shock,do not remove the outer cover (or rear cover). If maintenance is required, it should be carried out by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not open the cover if there is electrical danger inside the machine In order to avoid the risk of fire and electric shock, do not let the unit get wet or damp.
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6. Professional design and optimization VENUS 15 is based on DENAFRIPS 'successful TERMINATOR line of products and is committed to providing a digital-to-analog conversion experience with extreme sound quality through continuous innovation and optimization.
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Function panel introduction 1.Power button and LED indicator ①. Power LED indicator, used to indicate the power status of the device. Steady on: The device is working properly and powered on. Blinking: The device is performing some activity (such as starting, updating, or processing data). Off: The device is powered off...
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COAX lamp, AES 1 lamp, AES 2 lamp I2S-A lamp, I2S-B lamp, I2S-C lamp OPT lamp, USB lamp It changes according to the key change of the sound source Off: The left and right channels of the DSD are L/R Off: The audio source is not selected On: The left and right channels of DSD are R/L On: The audio source is selected...
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3. Control button ①.INPUT-, INPUT+, MUTE, OS/NOS, PHASE, MODE. Press these buttons to set the audio input source output mute state Oversampling rate/source rate, phase reversal and direct control of operating mode. ②.Key description The MUTE button OS/NOS (supersampling rate/original bit rate) key Press this button to enable/disable mute.
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Digital audio signal input sampling rate, the following table describes the input sampling rate LED indicator status. Basic sampling rate multiplier Input format 44.1 kHz 88.2 kHz 176.4 kHz 44.1 kHz 352.8 kHz 16X = 2X + 8X 705.6 kHz 32X = 4X + 8X 1411.2 kHz 48 kHz...
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This section describes the ports on the rear panel 1. Audio signal output Xlr-r: Represents the analog signal XLR right channel output, connected to the right channel input of the sound system or amplifier. Xlr-l: Represents the analog XLR left channel output, connected to the left channel input of the sound system or amplifier. Rca-r: Indicates the analog signal RCA right channel output, usually marked in red.
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Technical specification 105mm 430mm 380mm Argument Instructions R-2R DAC Proprietary R2R + DSD architecture Truly balanced 26BIT R2R + 6BIT DSD (32-stage FIR filter) Matching precision thin film 0.005% R-2R network array Bright spot Packaged ultra-low noise power supply High-end furnace controlled crystal OCXO Total isolation between digital board and R-2R board Adaptive FIFO buffers and relocks DSD1024 and PCM1536 are supported by USB and I²S input...
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Instructions Argument 1536kHz* on USB and I²S inputs Digital input Coaxial via RCA TOSLink x 1 AES/EBU x 2 (Supports dual AES/EBU L/R channel input) USB2.0B type I²S via HDMI LVDS I²S via RJ45 LVDS I²S via RJ45 LVCMOS Analog output 2.2 RCA for Vrms: 625 ohms 4.4 XLR at Vrms: 1250 Ω...
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Set the clock output function Setting procedure Key operation LED light indicator Press the MUTE button first 1. Press the MUTE key to enter the menu mode When there is no clock output, the indicator is not on. Then press the INPUT- button to enter the clock When there is a clock output The CLOCKOUT light and output Function setting input-key...
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3. When you briefly press the OPT button, the CLOCK indicator light should be on/off 4. CLOCK on = Enable clock input 5. To confirm the Settings, press the Settings button once DENAFRIPS VENUS 15 Clock Out setting 1. Press the Mute button to enter the mute/Setting mode 2.
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Configuration guide Filter function setting 1. Press the MUTE key to enter the menu MODE and then press the Mode key to enter the filter 8x light function setting (Press the MUTE button +MODE button first) 2. In the filter function setting, press the MODE If the 1X indicator is off, the device key to switch between the fast roll down and slow rolls off...
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Installation Guide: 1. Do not connect the USB cable from the computer to the DAC. Unplug the USB driver before it is installed. 2. From the support page to download the driver: https://www.denafrips.com/download-thesycon. 3. Double-click the driver on the computer...
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 5. Restart your computer and connect the USB cable to the DAC Find the driver icon in the lower right corner of your computer.
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6. Click the driver icon and select USB Input 7. Select DENAFRIPS USB DAC as the default Windows sound card.
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8. DENAFRIPS USB DAC properties 9. Direct sound default format...
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10. Size of the ASIO buffer 1. Roon 2. JRiver 3. Foobar2000 4. Sonicstudio Amarra 11. Play software recommendation...
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Solutions to common faults Phenomenon Solution 常见故障的解决方法 1. Check all cables to ensure that the input source is properly connected to the DAC. 2. Check the volume Settings to ensure that the volume is not set to silent and the volume is moderate. A.
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The physical product does not match the product model, bar code and purchase date on the warranty card. c. Without the authorization of DENAFRIPS technical personnel, the circuit or components are modified or repaired by oneself. d. Damage caused by human factors (such as falling, impact, flooding, fire, etc.).
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