Solisto Solisto.DAC-4all User manual

Solisto.DAC-4all
Digital Analogue Converter
User Guide
Solisto.DAC-4all is a product of
avail Information Systems GmbH
Überseering 21, 22297 Hamburg
Telefon [phone], Fax [phone]
[email protected], www.avail.de

Introduction
More and more devices such as flat screen TVs and computers are equipped with
digital audio outputs for connection to hi-fi systems. Digital transmission of audio
signals has many benefits. Typical applications are:
Prevention of Ground Loops
When connecting digital devices such as computers, flat screen TV sets or
satellite receivers to analogue hi-fi systems ground loops may occur. Ground
loops cause hum, noise and interference with the audio signal, thus
significantly reducing listening quality. By using optical-digital connections to
connect audio sources to amplifiers, ground loops can be efficiently avoided
(due to the galvanic separation that comes with such connections). For further
in-depth information about ground loops see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_loop_(electricity).
Connecting Digital Devices to Analogue Hi-Fi Systems
There are diverse reasons to connect a device that features both digital and
analogue outputs to an analogue system through its digital output. Many
mobile audio devices offer bad sound quality at their analogue output,
however some do feature an optical-digital output. The audio systems of
computers are usually inside the computer's housing and easily prey to
interference that can cause noise.
The applications are diverse and many, and so we are always happy to know,
how you are using the Solisto.DAC-4all.
Installation In The Car
Most of our customers use the Solisto.DAC-4all in-car without any problems.
The 12 volt car battery matches the the Solisto.DAC-4all perfectly. The
housing, fabrication and materials are identical to those of our other Solisto
Car Audio products.
Sadly, normal hi-fi systems feature no such inputs. Because of this the Solisto.DAC-
4all adds a virtual optical-digital input to your hi-fi system (or any other kind of
analogue amplifier) enabling you to use your own (or any) hi-fi system.
The Solisto.DAC-4all should be placed as close to your hi-fi system as possible.
Another advantage is the stylish, high-quality aluminium housing with a blue light at
the front indicating an audio signal is present.

Product Package
Digital Analog Converter Solisto.DAC-4all
AC Adaptor
Toslink cable for connection to the
optical-digital output of an audio device.
Length: approx. 1.5 meters / 60 inch.
Connection cable 2x RCA/cinch to stereo
mini-jack 3.5 mm // 1/8 inch for
connection to an analogue hi-fi system.
Length: approx. 1.5 meters / 60 inch.

Installation
Installation of the Solisto.DAC-4all is very simple. All connectors are at the back of
the device.
First connect the Toslink cable for the optical-digital connection to digital input 2of
the Solisto.DAC-4all and the digital output of the audio device to the Solisto.DAC-
4all. The analogue output of the Solisto.DAC-4all 3must be connected to the input of
the hi-fi amplifier using a mini-jack to RCA/cinch adapter cable. The AC adaptor is
plugged into connector 1. The Solisto.DAC-4all is now fully operational.
How to connect your computer via the Solisto.DAC-4all to your hi-fi system:
1. Connector for the AC adaptor
2. optical-digital input (Toslink)
3. analogue audio output. Mini-jack
3.5 mm, stereo
1 2 3

Technical Data
General
Case Material Aluminium, anodised
Dimensions (W x H x D // mm) 100 x 55 x 24
Weight 200 g
Supply Voltage 6-15 Volt DC
AC Adaptor 6 V DC, 300 mA
Operating Temperature Range 0° - 50° Celsius
System NXP/Philips UDA1351TS IEC 958 audio decoder
with an integrated stereo DAC
Optical Digital Input
Optical Connector Toslink F05
Data Link Layer Protocol IEC 958 (S/PDIF)
Sampling Frequencies 32.0 kHz
44.1 kHz
48.0 kHz
64.0 kHz
88.2 kHz
96.0 kHz
Analog Stereo Ouput
Audio Connector 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo plug (TRS)
Output Voltage (RMS value) 900 mV
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise to Signal
Ratio (THD + N) -85 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) at 1.0 kHz and 48
kHz sample rate 95 dB
Channel Separation (1 kHz) 96 dB