ROCKNA AUDIO Wavelight User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Table of Contents
About this document...............................................................................................................3
Product Features: ....................................................................................................................4
Package Contents....................................................................................................................5
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................5
Functional Description............................................................................................................6
Specifications Sheet ................................................................................................................8
USB Configuration...................................................................................................................9
USB Driver Installation Details (Windows) ......................................................................9
ASIO Driver Installation Details (Windows)...................................................................12
Firmware Update...................................................................................................................15
Remote Control Application Description and Functionality............................................15
Android ...............................................................................................................................15
iOS .......................................................................................................................................16
Analog Input Gain Setting ....................................................................................................17
Rockna Audio Limided Warranty ........................................................................................18
Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................................20
Document Revision History .................................................................................................21

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About this document
This manual is meant for the end user of the Rockna Wavelight DAC. It contains
an overview of the device’s internal architecture, specific handling details, functional
description, safety precautions and product warranty details. This document is not
meant for service or repair operations, as these must be carried out only by qualified
personnel.
More information regarding Rockna Audio and Audiobyte products can be
found on-line at the websites owned and operated by the company:
https://www.rockna-audio.com
https://audiobyte.net
Rockna Electronics S.R.L.
Address: Strada Plopului, nr. 5, Suceava
ZIP Code: 720145, Romania
Phone:
[phone] –General inquires
Email:
[email protected] –Technical support
[email protected] –General inquiries

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Product Features:
25-bit R2R DAC
0.005% R2R THD
117 dB S/N Ratio at 0dB Attenuation
117 dB Dynamic Range
Wide Selection of Inputs:
S/Pdif (RCA)
AES/EBU
S/Pdif Optical (Toslink)
USB
I2S (HDMI LVDS)
Analog (RCA)
Singe-Ended (RCA) and Balanced (XLR) Outputs
Theatre Bypass Option
Custom Digital Filters
Android//iOS Remote Control App
Firmware Upgradeable via USB/App
Black or Silver Case Option
110V/220V Selectable Mains Voltage

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Package Contents
The package you received should contain:
•DAC unit (identifiable by the 7-digit serial number on the back);
•Supply cable;
•DAC black velvet cover.
•User Manual
•Warranty Card
Safety Precautions
1) This device is meant for indoor use only.
2) Protect device from excessive heat, humidity and liquid filled objects, such as
vases.
3) Clean only with dry cloth.
4) Do not remove product cover while the device is plugged in the mains outlet.
5) Use earth grounded outlet if available.
6) Do not move the device while operational.
7) Lightning or static electricity can affect normal operation of the device. Make
sure that it is unplugged during a thunderstorm.
8) Make sure the unit is unplugged if it is not to be used for a long period of time.

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Functional Description
The three buttons on the device front are used as following:
•the MENU button - is used to enter the device’s menu, to cycle between menu
entries, to turn on the device (short press when in stand-by) and to turn off the
device (long-press, 3 seconds or more, when on default screen);
•the UP and DOWN buttons - are used to adjust the volume level (when in
default or volume screen) or to select a new option for the active menu entry.
Note: Starting with control firmware version 1.21, the volume is adjusted and
stored in memory, per active input.
Upon entering the menu, the display will start blinking. If no button is pressed for 5
seconds, the default screen is resumed.
The menu has the following entries and options:
•Input selection
- Analog;
- USB;
- I2S;
- Optical;
- XLR;
- RCA;
- HT Bypass.
Note: In HT Bypass, the signal present on the RCA analog inputs will be directly
routed to the RCA outputs. Beware of the attenuation level of the input signal!

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•Mute activation
- On;
- Off.
Note: The volume level can still be changed while in Mute On state and
will be applied when Mute is disabled;
•Filter selection
- Linear;
- Minimum;
- Hybrid;
- NOS.
•Phase selection
- Normal;
- Inverted.
•Brightness control - 8 brightness levels
•Independent volume by input(from control version 1.21 onwards)
- Disabled;
- Enabled.
Note: When independent volume is disabled, the general volume is resumed as the
volume of the current input. Nevertheless, the independent levels are stored in
memory and can be re-enabled later on.
•Timed display off state
- Off;
- On.
If enabled, the DAC display will turn off after 2 seconds of inactivity.
•About screen
System firmware versions:
- the first version is for the audio processing (FPGA) firmware, that can be
updated using an update wave file via the USB input;
- the second version is for the control firmware, that can be updated via
the Android/iOS app.
All of the DAC settings are saved in a non-volatile memory, just after a change
is done and are resumed on stand-by exit.

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Specifications Sheet
Supply voltage: 110V AC/220V AC –mentioned on the label under the AC inlet;
DIGITAL INPUTS
S/PDIF RCA
24bit 44.1-192k PCM, DSD64
AES/EBU
24bit 44.1-192k PCM, DSD64
S/PDIF OPTICAL
24bit 44.1-96k PCM
USB
32bit 44.1-384k PCM, DSD64-512
I2S HDMI LVDS
32bit 44.1-384k PCM, DSD64-512
ANALOG INPUT
Input Max Amplitude (SE)
5.8 Vrms
OUTPUT
THD+N: R2R/HYBRID
0.005%/TBD
S/N ratio (0 dB):
117 dB
Dynamic range:
117 dB
Output impedance SE:
50 ohms
Output impedance Balanced:
110 ohms
Output Amplitude (SE/Balanced):
2.4/5.8 Vrms
OUTPUT SPEC IN PRE MODE (ANALOG INPUT SELECTED)
THD+N (RCA):
-113 dB
THD+N (XLR):
-119 dB
Selectable Gain (RCA):
0/6/9.5 dB
Selectable Gain (XLR):
8/14/17.5 dB

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DIGITAL PROCESSING:
Memory-based PLL, digital domain only:
300 fS jitter
Custom digital filters:
NOS, linear, minimum and hybrid phase,
8x
Filter type: (advanced convolution)
Parks-McClellan, 2.5K taps
Mathematical precision:
60 bit
Stopband attenuation:
- 135 dB
Passband ripple:
0,00003 dB
USB Configuration
For the computer playback side, please consider the following information:
Under Win XP environment, kernel streaming (KS) is recommended for PCM,
and ASIO for DSD playback.
Under W7/8/10 environment, WASAPI or ASIO mode is recommended for
both PCM and DSD playback.
USB Driver Installation Details (Windows)
Note: On MAC and Linux systems there is no need for USB driver installation.
Do not connect the USB cable between the DAC and your computer before driver
installation! If you have already connected the device to the PC, click Cancel if an
installation screen has shown up and remove the USB cable.
1. Download the USB Drivers archive from the bottom of the product webpage:
http://www.rockna-audio.com/products/wavelight-dac
2. Unpack the zip archive.
3. Enter the unpacked Driver W10, Driver w7w8 or Driver xp folder, depending on
your operating system.
4. Launch Setup32.exe for 32bit OS or Setup64.exe for 64bit OS.

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5. Confirm driver installation on your machine.
6. After the application launches, click Next: