TrendsAudio UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter User Manual
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Trends UD-10.1 User Guide
Section 5 Setup / Section 6 Advance Use
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Plug-and-play without driver installation for most operating systems, e.g. PC Windows
2000, Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X.
PC Users may need to select the Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter as sound
output device: Select - My Computer – Sound Devices – USB Audio DAC
MAC Users may need to select the Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter as sound
output device: Select – System Preferences – Hardware Sound – USB Audio DAC
Once set up the Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter will interface with iTunes,
Foobar2000, QuickTime Player, Windows Media Player, Real Player, etc.
Connect your PC or Mac to your Hi-Fi system:
PC/Mac USB port - USB socket on the front of Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter -
Headphone Socket Aux Input on amplifier / system. You can use an existing PHONO
cable with the supplied mini-jack to PHONO adaptor or a mini-jack to PHONO cable.
Connect your PC or Mac to your Hi-Fi systems DAC:
PC/Mac USB port - USB socket on the front of Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter -
Select digital output on back of Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter - Connect to
digital input on DAC.
PC or Mac Headphone Amplifier:
PC/Mac USB port - USB socket on the front of Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter -
Headphone socket on front of Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter
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Battery Power: It is possible to power the Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter with
battery power for the best possible sound quality. Using the supplied battery box install
four recharges AA batteries, 2000mAh or larger capacity recommended this will give
you approximately 16hrs of playing time. Small capacity batteries are suitable but will
need recharging more frequently.
Do Not Be Tempted to use ordinary AA batteries as this could cause
irreparable damage. Rechargeable batteries (1.2V x4=5V). Normal batteries (1.5V
x4=6V).
Mains Power: You can power the Trends UD-10.1 USB Audio Converter directly from
the mains for improved sound quality and to reduce the currant draw on the USB bus
power; this will be an advantage when you are already using many USB peripherals. It
is recommended that you use a 5V power supply with Centre Pin (+) 5.5mm Diameter,
Pin 2.1mm