Audio Note DAC0.1x - Manual (Page 6)

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Please note:
This device is a high speed serial data processor, and by its nature, requires a very
high volume of USB bandwidth. It will benefit greatly from being the only device
connected on its USB ‘bus’. Sharing the same bus with other devices may cause
unwanted artefacts such as dropouts or temporary loss of signal. This especially
includes the use of the DAC0.1x on a USB hub/splitter alongside other USB components
Computer setup for USB input
A good quality USB A to B cable is required to connect the unit to the computer
(not supplied).
Plug the B (square) end into the socket in the back of the DAC0.1x
Plug the A (rectangle) end into a free USB socket on the computer.
The computer should detect the new hardware and install a generic driver
automatically (No setup or driver disk required).
CD, MP3, WAV files played on any software should now play through the DAC0.1x.
PC
Check the computer has picked up the device and is currently using it by clicking:
(most Windows versions)
- Start
- Settings
- Control panel
- Sounds and Audio Devices
- Audio
Check that “USB audio device” appears under PREFERRED AUDIO DEVICE tab.
A second mixer will now be available which will be the default mixer whenever
the DAC0.1x is plugged in. Use this mixer to select the source or adjust levels if required.
Mac
Check the computer has picked up the device and is currently using it by clicking:
(MAC OS X)
- System preferences
- Hardware
- Sound
Check that “USB audio DAC” is selected under the OUTPUT tab.
If the computer’s warning sounds/chimes are to played through the DAC0.1x,
make sure it is selected under the SOUND EFFECTS tab too.
Note: USB may also be selected as an output in some individual programs.