5 dac-v1 setup, 1 the setup mode menu, 2 the settings menu – Naim Audio DAC-V1 User Manual

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green tick confirms that fixed output is engaged. Use the
handset

3

key to return to the previous menu or the

setup

key to return to the top level setup menu.

The fixed output option sets DAC-V1 volume at an
appropriate output level for Naim preamplifier or
integrated amplifier analogue inputs.

Ensure that the downstream preamplifier volume control is
set at a low value when fixed output is initially engaged.

Note:

If headphones are used with the DAC-V1 while Fixed

Output is engaged, volume control will be restored while
the headphones are plugged-in.

To adjust DAC-V1 channel balance select

L/R Balance

from the Preamp Out menu. Use the handset

5

and

6

keys to set the desired balance. Use the handset

3

key

to return to the previous menu or the

setup

key to return to

the top level setup menu.

To specify a DAC-V1 maximum volume select

Max Volume

from the Preamp Out menu. Use the handset

5

and

6

keys to set the desired maximum volume. Use the handset

3

key to return to the previous menu or the

setup

key to

return to the top level setup menu.

5.2.3 Headphones

The Headphones menu enables
a maximum headphone volume
to be specified. Select

Max

Volume

from the Headphones

menu. Use the handset

5

and

6

keys to set the desired maximum volume. Use the

handset

3

key to return to the previous menu or the

setup

key to return to the top level setup menu.

5.2.4 USB Volume

The USB Volume menu enables
the DAC-V1 to manage
computer system volume control
over USB.

To engage USB Volume control
select

PC Volume

from the USB Volume menu. Before PC

Volume is engaged some advisory text is displayed:

DAC-V1 Setup

5 DAC-V1 Setup

Pressing the handset setup key switches the DAC-V1 into setup mode where a variety of
configuration parameters can be selected and adjusted. To navigate around the setup
menus use the handset navigation (

3456

)

keys. To select menu items use the handset

play/pause key (

). To leave setup mode press the handset setup key.

DAC-V1 volume and input selection controls will continue to operate in setup mode.

5.1 The Setup Mode Menu

The top level DAC-V1 setup menu
provides four items:

Settings:

Provides access to six

menus covering input naming,
preamp output options,
headphone setup, USB volume
control, display behaviour and keyboard identification. Use
of these menus is described in Section 5.2

BitPerfect:

Enables the use of test WAV files located on the

USB connected computer to ensure that the playback
application and USB connection provide optimum sound
quality. A full description of the BitPerfect test procedure
can be found in Section 5.3

USB Status:

Displays DAC-V1 USB input connection data

and information. See Section 5.4.

Firmware:

Displays DAC-V1 operating firmware details and

provides options for default reset and firmware update.
The DAC-V1 firmware update procedure is described in
Section 5.5.1

5.2 The Settings Menu

The Settings menu provides
access to six setup menus:

5.2.1 Rename Input

The Rename Input menu enables
a descriptive name, chosen from
a preset list, to be assigned to each DAC-V1 input.

Select

Rename Input

from the Settings menu then scroll

up or down the list of inputs and select the one to be
renamed. Scroll down the subsequent list and select the
desired name. Use the handset

3

key to return to the

previous menu or the

setup

key to return to the top level

setup menu.

5.2.2 Preamp Out

The Preamp Out menu provides
options to select Fixed Output,
Left/Right Balance, and
Maximum Volume.

Select

Fixed Output

from the

Preamp Out menu if your DAC-V1 is to connected to a
further downstream preamplifier (rather than a power
amplifier). Confirm fixed output in the following menu. A

4 Settings

BitPerfect

USB Status

Firmware

4 Rename Input

Preamp Out

Headphones

USB Volume

Display

Keyboard

4 Fixed Output

L/R Balance

Max Volume

4 Max Volume

4

a

PC Volume

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