Wyred 4 Sound OWNER’S MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________ DAC-2 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-v6.1 Software ver. 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Registration 3 Unpacking 3 Introduction 3 Design features 4 Setup Menu 5-6 Front panel operation 6 Remote Control 6 USB Configuration 6-8 I S input 8 DC Trigger / HT Bypass 8-9 Fixed Volume Mode 9 Bandwidth / IRR Settings 9 Volume Min / Max Settings 9 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 Product Specifications 16 2 _________
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: (Don’t forget to submit your product registration form at www.wyred4sound.com) 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 Perfection takes time, and the time is now. The DAC-2 is finally here! There are many contributions which make the DAC-2 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-2 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, only 176.
Setup Menu With a quick look at the setup options, you will quickly see how flexible the DAC-2 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.
• • 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) Default Reset (On / Off) Front panel operation The front of the DAC-2 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 volume and input scrolling.
Before using your USB DAC, you must connect a USB cable, power up the DAC, power up the computer, insert the supplied CD, then install the drivers…. in that order. You may be successful in the installation process in another method of order, but may cause headaches in the long run. Once the DAC is powered up and connected to the computer, the driver installation wizard should automatically pop up. You can follow the following steps to install the driver.
11. The last step is easy……Enjoy your music! I2S Input The W4S DAC-2 is equipped with a balanced I2S connection via HDMI. Please note that the DAC will NOT offer playback from typical HDMI output connectors found on many DVD players (or similar devices), and damage can occur if connected to such. The HDMI connector was used for speed, noise rejection, and signal purity.
setting). Connect another 3.5mm cable from the trigger output of the DAC to the trigger input on your power amps if supplied with one. This will remotely activate your power amps anytime the DAC in operational even when in HT MODE. Fixed Volume mode When scrolling through the setup menu will notice that the volume control can be selected to be either variable or fixed. When it is desired to use the DAC-2 with another preamp, you can configure the inputs to be fixed.
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. Turning the switch off on the rear of the unit will also protect against surges and spikes should some occur without proper protection.
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.
SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY WYRED 4 SOUND IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WYRED 4 SOUND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE; LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS ON CONTRACTS); LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY; LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS; LOSS OF B
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-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.