Wyred 4 Sound OWNER’S MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________ DAC-2 DSD & DSDse Digital to Analog Converter with volume control 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 ©2013 WYRED 4 SOUND LLC All rights reserved DAC-v1.2 Software ver. 1.
Table of Contents Warranty Registration 1 Unpacking 1 Introduction 1 Design features 2-3 Setup Menu 4-5 Front panel operation 5 Remote Control 5-6 USB Configuration 6-7 2 I S input 7 DC Trigger / HT Bypass 7-8 Fixed Volume Mode 8-9 Bandwidth / IRR Settings 9 Volume Min / Max Settings 9 Discrete Input Setting 9-10 Powering your DAC 10 Getting connected 10 “Break-in”/ warming up Period 10 Troubleshooting 11 Hum 11-12 Warranty coverage 12-13 Servicing your DAC 14-15 Pr
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 – 1.5 meter DC trigger cable (3.
Design Features We are proud to Introduce the DAC-2 DSD and SE. During development of the original DAC-2 we recognized that digital streaming technology was progressing at a very fast rate. We created a modular circuit design which would permit future upgrades as the industry progressed, and we can now deliver that promise! The newly refined DAC-2 DSD includes upgrades to the USB interface and digital processing circuitry.
With an oversized toroid, more than 115,000uF of capacitance, 3 stages of filtering and 13 regulation points, the power-supply in the DAC-2 DSD is surely overbuilt. The analog output stages are powered by a separate power-supply to ensure isolation from the digital front-end. House-keeping voltages also use separate supplies to guarantee minimal supply contamination. The digital board is supplied with 7 out of the 13 dedicated regulators to ensure tight tolerances, and consistent power delivery.
Setup Menu With a quick look at the setup options, you will quickly see how flexible the DAC-2 DSD really is. Each type of input can be configured to fixed or variable volume control, and you can also independently choose the level of each. Min/Max volume levels are also adjustable for each input to offer optimal flexibility for those low or high sensitivity systems.
• Toslink Maximum Volume level (0-70) • • • USB Volume select (Variable / Fixed) USB Minimum Volume level (0-70) USB Maximum Volume level (0-70) • • • AES/EBU Volume select (Variable / Fixed) AES/EBU Minimum Volume level (0-70) AES/EBU Maximum Volume level (0-70) • • • • I2S Volume select (Variable / Fixed) I2S Minimum Volume level (0-70) I2S Maximum Volume level (0-70) Discrete Input (On / Off) Front panel operation The front of the DAC-2 DSD offers several features.
*Please Note: Dim settings accessible from the remote* -The DAC-2 DSD se: (Constant ON / Automatic OFF after 2 seconds of no input from remote) -The DAC-2 DSD: (High / Med / Low / Automatic OFF after 2 seconds of no input from remote) USB Configuration The USB interface of the DAC-2 DSD is driverless for Mac systems 10.6-10.8 as well as Linux. The included driver disk has standard drivers as well as ASIO drivers for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8.
6. Once the install process has begun follow the on screen instructions. The install wizard will prompt you when the process is complete. If you require more detailed instructions please visit the FAQ page of our website. 7. Connect the DAC to your computer with the supplied USB cable, power the DAC on, and select the USB input. You may be prompted by an install wizard that additional installation steps are required. Follow the on screen instructions.
HT Bypass mode: When the setting under “TRIG” is Off, then the HT Bypass on trigger-in is active. There are a pair of analog inputs (inner most pair of RCA’s) that should be connected to the pre-outs of a surround sound processor to be switched in to bypass the DAC circuitry when in HT mode. When either the HT input is selected, or the trigger input is activated, the HT inputs will be directly connected to the DAC outputs.
remote control if you plan on using the DAC with other W4S products that offer the same features such as the STP or STI products. This will eliminate any interference between the units when the remote is used. Note: For the fixed mode to operate properly, you must set the Min level for that input to (0). Bandwidth / IIR settings There are several settings in the setup menu that most will not opt to change, but are there just incase… W4S has set the default settings for optimal sonics.
that can be received by the DAC-2 DSD. The database for the Logitech universal remotes has these commands pre-loaded for your convenience. Powering your DAC When power is applied to the unit and the switch located on the rear is in the on position, the DAC is powered up and ready to be turned on. If you would like to manually disconnect the power from the unit, the switch on the rear is where you would want to do so. To prevent power surges, we recommend using quality surge suppressor equipment.
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.
eliminate a ground loop issue. NOTE: We only recommend using a ground isolator for trouble shooting purposes, and should be removed after the problem has been found. Having the ground of any unit disconnected can potentially create a dangerous situation. 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.
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Ser vic e 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).
If you are located outside of the United States use the following procedure: 1. Contact your representative for the details regarding their service procedure. It is likely that you will need to 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-2 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.