Wyred 4 Sound OWNER’S MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________ DAC-1 Digital to Analog Converter Get Wired, WYRED 4 SOUND _____________________________________________________________________ WYRED 4 SOUND 4235 Traffic Way Atascadero, CA 93422 PH: 805-466-9973 FAX: 805-462-8962 support@wyred4sound.com www.wyred4sound.com ©2014 WYRED 4 SOUND All rights reserved. DAC-1 v5.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Registration 3 Unpacking 3 Introduction 3 Design features 4 Setup Menu 5 Front panel operation 6 USB Configuration 6-7 Bandwidth / IIR Settings 7 Max Volume Settings 8 Powering your DAC 8 Getting connected 8 “Break-in”/ warming up Period 8 Troubleshooting 9 Got Hum 9 Warranty coverage 10-11 Servicing your DAC 12-13 Product Specifications 14 _____________________________________________________________________ WYRED 4 SOUND 4235 Traffic Way Atascad
Warranty Registration **IMPORTANT** Please take a moment to complete the warranty registration form located on our website. You MUST complete and submit this form within 30 days of purchase to activate your warranty. Unpacking The DAC packaging contains: 1 – Owners Manual 1 – 2.0 meter AC Power Cable 1 – 1.5 meter USB 2.0 A to B cable 1 – DAC-1 Digital to Analog converter Carefully inspect your new DAC for any shipping damage.
Design Features Perfection takes time, and the time is now. The DAC-1 is finally here! There are many contributions which make the DAC-1 an industry leading DAC. A big thanks goes out to ESS for the implementation of the finest DAC chip on the market, the Sabre reference 9018 DAC. The DAC-1 can process signals up to 32 bits in length, and 200 kHz in sampling frequency through the coax digital inputs. Because of the limitations of Optical transmission, a maximum of 174.
Setup Menu With a quick look at the setup options, you will quickly see how flexible the DAC-1 really is. With each input offering different output levels, you can choose the independent control of each source to best suit the needs of your system. As you will find, other setup options include display dimming options, automatic input scrolling, IIR Bandwidth, PCM Roll-off slope (fast/slow), and a default reset in case things get jumbled up.
Front panel operation The front of the DAC-1 offers several features. You will notice a power button to turn the DAC on and off, as well as 2 others that are used for input scrolling. Across the DAC-1 display, you will see the selected input on the left and corresponding sample rate of the signal to the right. When the sample-rate number disappears, the signal lock has been lost. When a number is displayed, then the DAC is locked on to the rate which is displayed.
USB Configuration (PC) You must first download the drivers which are required for asynchronous operation. They are available for download on the Wyred 4 Sound website (http://www.wyred4sound.com/downloads.html). Before using your USB DAC, you must first connect a USB cable, next power up the DAC, then power up the computer, lastly install the drivers that you have downloaded from our website…. in that order.
Max Volume Settings One feature that can be found in the setup menu is the Max volume settings that can be set differently for each input. The Default level is set to -0 db which will offer the highest level output. Some may choose to lower the output level of the DAC to prevent overdriving components connected to its outputs. We recommend that you research the maximum recommended preamp or amps input voltage to maintain proper levels.
Troubleshooting No sound? If you have your input source and speakers connected, and you can’t get music to play, check the following: 1. Verify that the power cord is plugged in and that the outlet is powered up. 2. Check the front panel and make sure that the display lights up. 3. If the display is on and the DAC is locked onto a signal, increase the volume to a significant level to ensure the level is high enough for music playback. 4.
An easy way to locate a noisy component is to replicate the problem then start disconnecting components one at a time, starting with a source. Digital cable boxes and satellite receivers are notorious for making ground loop hum. This is normally caused by the potential difference on the input wire (shield side) for either of the boxes when referenced to ground.
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Service In the unlikely event there is a problem with your Wyred 4 Sound component, please contact your dealer, distributor, or Wyred 4 Sound to discuss the problem before you return the component to our manufacturing facilities for repair. Products shipped to the factory will be refused and returned freight collect if not accompanied by a Wyred 4 Sound Service Department issued return authorization number (RA Number).
Service procedure If you are located outside of the United States use the following procedure: 1. Obtain a Return Authorization Number (R/A number) and shipping address from your dealer or distributor’s Service Department. 2. Insure and accept all liability for loss or damage to the product during shipment to the dealer or distributor’s Service Department and ensure all freight (shipping) charges are prepaid.
DAC-1 Specifications Typical Distortion THD+N (20-20kHz A-weighted) Frequency Response (20-20kHz) <0.006% THD+N +/- 0.075db S/N Ratio Crosstalk > 115 db > 98 db Noise (A-weighted) Noise < 7uV < 10uV Balanced Output Level Unbalanced Output Level Output Impedance Channel Tracking 5.2V (14.2 db) 2.6V (8.2 db) 100Ω < +/- 0.50 db Check out the latest news, products and services! www.WYRED4SOUND.