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- Page 1 e12 Digital to Analogue Converter DSD 256 Fs / 12.288 MHz DXD 32bit / 352.8 kHz PCM 32 bit / 384 kHz Owner’s Manual (Windows) PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATION REV. 1.0.0 – 02/2015...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Asynchronous USB Mode Eliminates Jitter Caused by the PC and the USB Interface ......10 Hardware Volume Control and Volume Bypass .................. 11 Volume Control Integration with JRiver/Jremote ................11 Connecting and Powering the e12 DAC............... 12 Connecting the USB Input ........................12 Connecting the Line Outputs ........................12 Direct Connection to Analogue Power Amplifier .................. - Page 3 Volume Bypass ............................19 JRiver / JRemote Volume Synchronization Plug-in ................. 19 Settings Menu ............................19 Step-By-Step Player Configuration Instructions ..................19 Specifications ....................... 20 Limited Warranty ....................... 22 Copyright © 2011-2015, exaSound Audio Design. All rights reserved. Page | 3...
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Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. - Page 5 Unplug the power adapter if you are not going to use the device for an extended period of time. • Hold the power adapter when unplugging. Do not pull on the cord. The power adapter is used as the mechanism for cutting off power, therefore make sure it is easy to •...
- Page 6 This product, when no longer usable, when disposed off can’t be treated as generic garbage, but must be disposed of at a collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, in compliance with the WEEE regulation (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
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Page 7: Welcome
We hope that the e12 DAC will help you to enjoy world-class music experience for years to come. Please take a few minutes to read right through this manual. Investing a little time now is the best way to ensure that you make the most of your investment. -
Page 8: Quick Start
Quick Start Package Contents The following items should be in the box: e12 DAC • Power supply • A-B USB cable • Proper Device Placement Place the device on a stable solid base, far from heat sources. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight. -
Page 9: Asio Driver Setup
ASIO driver. Check the Guides section of the exaSound blog for step-by-step player configuration instructions: http://exasound.com/Blog.aspx. 5. Click on the exaSound Dashboard Icon next to the clock on the Windows System Tray and set the master volume. exaSound Dashboard (Windows) -
Page 10: Features
In the case of the e12 DAC, sound data is requested by the FPGA core and stored in the device FIFO memory buffer. The FPGA core makes sure that the buffer never gets empty during playback. Data from the buffer is streamed to the DAC chip. -
Page 11: Hardware Volume Control And Volume Bypass
USB interface. Hardware Volume Control and Volume Bypass The e12 DAC volume is controlled by the ES9018 DAC chip. It is completely independent from the Windows software volume control. Audio data is always bitstreamed over the USB interface at full scale 0db/32bit resolution. -
Page 12: Connecting And Powering The E12 Dac
Connecting the Line Outputs Make sure that your analogue power amplifier is turned off. • RCA Line Outputs - Left / Right - Connect the Left and Right RCA line outputs of the e12 DAC to • the amplifier line inputs. -
Page 13: Connecting The Power Adapter
Using an Upgraded Power Supply The e12 DAC comes with a 12V/1670mA power adapter. This power adapter has been tested to comply with the DAC’s power supply and quality requirements and allows for very high performance. A better unit may allow you to release the last bit of performance from the e12 DAC. -
Page 14: Windows Asio Drivers Step-By-Step Setup Guide
The first step required in the Windows setup process is to install the exaSound ASIO driver: 1. Don’t connect the e12 DAC to the PC until the driver is installed. Don’t worry if you’ve connected the device already. Just disconnect it. - Page 15 4. Connect the e12 DAC. You should see a pop-up message on the computer screen indicating that e12 DAC is successfully installed. Note that this message has a different appearance on Windows XP and Windows 7. Windows 8 may not display the message.
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Page 16: Configuring Audio Player With Asio Output
6. Scroll down to the exaSound e12 Dashboard icon and from the dropdown select Show icon and notifications. Click OK. 7. You should be able to see the exaSound e12 Dashboard icons at all times. The Icon changes to indicate playback, and displays an exclamation mark when the USB cable is disconnected:... -
Page 17: Using The E12 Dac
The e12 DAC is controlled with the exaSound Dashboard. • Make sure that all cables are connected. • Click on the exaSound e12 Dashboard Icon in the System Tray area next to the clock. • exaSound Dashboard Icon System Tray You will see the exaSound e12 Dashboard window. -
Page 18: Power On/Off
Power On/Off The e12 DAC has an automatic power-on function and it will turn itself on when playback is • detected. The e12 DAC automatically turns itself off after a period of inactivity. Use the Power Off • Timeout setting to adjust the inactivity time interval before shutdown. -
Page 19: Volume Bypass
Volume Bypass When the volume sliders for the exaSound driver in the Audio MIDI Setup application are set to 0dB, the hardware volume control is turned off and the e12 DAC operates in Volume Bypass Mode. To activate Volume Bypass: Set the master volume slider to 0dB. -
Page 20: Specifications
Specifications D/A Converter IC ESS Technology ES9018S Sabre32 Reference DAC PCM Sampling Rates - 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, Asynchronous USB ASIO 352.8kHz, 384kHz DSD 64 Fs: 2.8224MHz; 3.072MHz DSD Sampling Rates - DSD 128 Fs: 5.6448MHz; 6.144MHz Asynchronous USB ASIO DSD 256 Fs: 11.2896MHz;... - Page 21 Line Output Unbalanced (RCA), gold-plated contacts Line Output Level 2Vrms (unbalanced) Line Output Impedance 200 Ohms Line Output Offset < 5mV Power Jack Diameter Internal: 2.5mm External : 5.5mm Power Consumption <6W Dimensions (W x H x D) 5 x 1.5 x 7 inches (125 x 35 x 175 mm) Weight 1.1 lbs (0.5Kg) Page | 21...
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Page 22: Limited Warranty
If in our assessment the defect is covered by our Warranty, the defective item will, at our sole option, be repaired, replaced with the same item or its functional equivalent, or the purchase price will be refunded. exaSound in its sole and absolute discretion shall be the sole determiner of whether a product is in fact defective. - Page 23 • Pack the product securely in the original packaging, with your assigned RMA number marked clearly on the outside of the package. Send the package pre-paid and insured to the exaSound to obtain warranty service. • All returns must comply with our Return Policy displayed at http://www.exasound.com/Store/TermsofUse.aspx.
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