Beyond the initial setup, Configuring the computer – AYRE DX-5DSD User Manual

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The DX-5

DSD

also supports a special “

Source Direct”

output resolution. This resolution is only
recommended for use with high-performance
external video processors. In “

Source Direct” mode,

the player works as a “transport”. It decodes video
from the discs and then sends the raw video signal
in its native resolution and format, without extra
processing, to the external video processor.

Beyond the Initial Setup

If your system requires a special setup configuration,
additional advanced details are given in various
chapters, including “On-Screen Setup Menu” and

“Optimization and Customization”. The DX-5

DSD

offers many specific features that may increase the
ease of operation in your audio/video system.

Configuring the Computer

You will also need to set up your personal computer
to act as a music server, using the USB Audio Input
on the DX-5

DSD

. There are a variety of software

music players that are well suited for the job.

No matter what operating system (OS) your
computer uses — Apple, Windows, or Linux —
you’ll need to set up your computer to perform
several different tasks:

Transferring music to your computer’s hard
drive, either by converting the files from your
CD collection, commonly called “ripping”, or

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