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PS Audio PerfectWave Owner Reference Manual

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Owner's Reference
PerfectWave DAC
Instructions for use
PerfectWave DAC
15-042-21-1 Rev A
4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
Introduction i
PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com
©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Reference ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC Instructions for use PerfectWave DAC 15-042-21-1 Rev A 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction i PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    - The Bridge - Checking the Version Number of the Firmware - Cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty 14-15 Service 16-17 18-20 Notes 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Table Of Contens ii PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are off. Turn off all systems’ power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality.
  • Page 4 PS Audio DAC will provide you with years of musical enjoyment and pleasure. The System The PerfectWave series is a system – designed to be used together for best benefit - although each of the components within that system can be used as standalone pieces.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Your new PS Audio DAC is supplied with a removable AC Power cord. While the supplied cord is of good quality, it is recommended that you replace it with one of PS Audio’s matching PerfectWave AC power cords for optimum performance. It is also recommended that you connect your new PWD to one of PS Audio’s award-winning AC power products such as the...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    This will not work into a standard HDMI connection and must go into a PS approved type such as that found on the PerfectWave Transport. This input is capable of 192kHz 32 bit data. 2. USB. Universal Serial Bus. This is used when connecting a computer. The computer will automatically recognize the PWD and install the appropriate driver.
  • Page 7 Please see the Troubleshooting section for further assistance on playback issues via USB. I�S is available (at the point of this writing) only through other PS Audio equipment such as the PerfectWave Transport or the upcoming PS Audio Digital Lens. I�S is a parallel data connection with separate clocks and data and transferred via an HDMI cable.

  • Page 8: Control And Operation

    AC power and produce a bit of line noise themselves. Make sure you have a high quality shielded power cable to power the PWD. PS Audio produces an entire line of high quality shielded power cables that are generally accepted as being one of the best in the industry.

  • Page 9: Sample Rate

    For greater convenience it is possible to assign a custom name to each input such as PerfectWave Transport, Apple TV, etc. To name each input, touch the input icon from the main screen. The input list appears. Touch the small edit icon of the input you wish to name and the edit screen appears.
  • Page 10 As you can imagine it is very rare to hear the artifacts of the distortion before the originating sound reaches the listener. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 6 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11 6. Filter 5 MP 1/2B. Minimum phase recursive Half Band symmetrical filter. Minimized pre and post ringing, good group delay, good phase vs. frequency response, sharp cutoff. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 7 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 Quick Start Guide ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC Filter 1 MP Apodising Filter 2 MP Soft 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 8 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 Quick Start Guide ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC Filter 3 LP Apod Filter 4 LP Soft 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 9 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Phase (Polarity)

    CD track gains a bit of proper perspective. If it does, chances are good that it was recorded out of polarity. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 10 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    The top of the large center ring is for VOLUME UP and the bottom is for VOLUME DOWN. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 11 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Dimming The Display

    To clean, spray the cleaner on a soft lint free towel and carefully clean. Do not spray cleaner directly on the unit. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 12 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Once in “Device Manager” look for “Sound, Video and game controllers”. If the PWD is correctly installed you will see a Device labels “PS Audio 24/96 USB AudioLink” if you do not see this instead you will see a warning symbol next to a device with an incorrect or missing Driver. Right click on the symbol and select “Uninstall”.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    In the event the product fails to meet this Warranty and the above conditions have been met, the purchaser’s sole remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be to return the product to PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center where the defect will be repaired without charge for parts or labor.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    PS Audio will fulfill the conditions of the warranty. Such product must be returned at the owner’s expense to the PS Audio factory, together with a photocopy of the bill of sale for that product, a detailed description of the problem, and any information necessary for return shipment.

  • Page 20: Service

    RA number must be inside the box to qualify for service. number If you are transferring your warranty, you must first contact PS Audio or your dealer or distributor for details. To contact the PS Audio Service Department:...

  • Page 21: 2008 Ps Audio International Inc. All Rights Reserved

    Units purchased outside your country of residence will not be changed to the appropriate voltage unless prior arrangements have been made at the time of purchase. Please refer any questions to your dealer or distributor or by contacting the PS Audio service department.

  • Page 22: Notes

    Notes ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Notes 18 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 Notes ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Notes 19 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Sterling Drive, Boulder, Co

    Notes ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Notes 20 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2008 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

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