Usb Computer Setup; Use With A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player - Parasound Zdac Owner's Manual

USB - Computer
First power up your computer, then connect the USB cable (included in the Zdac carton) and then turn
on the Zdac. The first time you connect your Zdac to a computer it will automatically install the correct
drivers. Next you will need to ensure that the Zdac is set as the computer's default audio output device.
Follow these instructions to assign the Zdac as the default audio device.
For a Windows PC
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- Right click on the loudspeaker icon
- Select "Playback Devices"
- When the "Sound" window pops up click on the "Zdac" and then click "Set as Default"
- Click "OK" to close the "Sound" window
Note: If for some reason you cannot find the loudspeaker icon you will need to go to the sound
options in the Control Panel and select the Zdac as the default playback device.
For a Mac with OS X
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- Go to the Apple Menu
- Select "System Preferences"
- Select "Sound" from the Hardware Menu
- Select "ZDAC" in the Sounds Menu
Playing Music From Your Computer
Once initial setup is complete your Zdac will be ready for use with your PC or Mac. Simply start playing
any music on your computer and it will be sent to the Zdac via the USB cable. Any sound that you would
normally hear through your computer speakers will now be heard through the Zdac and accompanying
audio system.
Note: For the highest quality sound playback we recommend leaving your computer's volume control
at 100%. Then use the volume control of your accompanying stereo system to set the listening level.
Using a Blu-ray or DVD player with the Zdac
If you use a Blu-ray or DVD player with the Zdac you must set the player's digital audio output to Stereo
PCM (2.0). The Zdac will accept only two-channel stereo PCM.
Setup
in the bottom right of your screen (on the tool bar)
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