Sony UDA-1 Reference guide
USB DAC AMPLIFIER
UDA-1
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Preparations and connections
Playing audio files
Parts and controls
Announcements
Dealing with problems
How to Use
Troubleshooting
Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
List of Topics
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USB DAC AMPLIFIER
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How to Use
About the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Features of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Supported environment
System requirements for computers connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Supported driver and application
Driver for the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Hi-Res Audio Player
Preparations and connections
Preparations
What you need to do before starting to use the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Prep 1. Connecting speakers
Prep 2. Connecting to a computer
Prep 3. Turning on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Prep 4. Installing the driver on a computer
Hi-Res Audio Player
Supplied accessories
Preparing the remote control
Standby mode
Connections
Connecting speakers
Connecting to a computer
Connecting a smartphone
Connecting other playback equipment
Connecting headphones
Playing audio files
Playback
Compatible audio formats
Enjoying music
Help Guide
List of Topics
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Sound quality settings
Using the DSEE function
Setting the equalizer
Parts and controls
Main unit
Names and descriptions of parts of the front panel
Names and descriptions of parts of the rear panel
Remote control
Names and descriptions of parts of the remote control
Announcements
Specifications
Compatible audio formats
Specifications
Supported devices
Notes
About the Protector function
Precautions for use
Trademarks
Trademarks
Inquiries
Customer support websites
Notes on use
4-469-134-11(2)
Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
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Troubleshooting
Dealing with problems
General
The power is automatically turned off.
The remote control does not work.
The lamps on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER flash.
Sound
No sound is output.
There is severe humming or noise.
If the problem is not solved
Customer support websites
Notes on use
4-469-134-11(2)
Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
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USB DAC AMPLIFIER
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Notes on use
Before use
To make full use of this content, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that they are subject to change
without prior notice. June 2013
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Supported driver and application
Driver for the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
To output sound played back on a computer via the USB DAC AMPLIFIER, a specific driver is required. You
must install the driver on the computer you wish to connect to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. This topic provides
information on the download websites.
Hi-Res Audio Player
“Hi-Res Audio Player” allows you to play back high-quality audio files with just a simple operation. This topic
provides information on the download websites.
Notes on use
4-469-134-11(2)
Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
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Preparations
What you need to do before starting to use the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Explains what you need to do to listen to music after you purchase the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Prep 1. Connecting speakers
Explains how to connect speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
and how to connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).
Prep 2. Connecting to a computer
Explains how to connect the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to your computer.
Prep 3. Turning on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
Explains how to turn on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER after making connections with all other devices.
Prep 4. Installing the driver on a computer
Explains how to install the required driver to your computer.
Hi-Res Audio Player
“Hi-Res Audio Player” allows you to play back high-quality audio files with just a simple operation. This topic
provides information on the download websites.
Supplied accessories
A list of the accessories included with the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Preparing the remote control
Explains the preparation required for using the remote control.
Standby mode
Explains the standby mode of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
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How to Use
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USB DAC AMPLIFIER
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Connections
Connecting speakers
Explains how to connect speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER
and how to connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).
Connecting to a computer
Explains how to connect the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to your computer.
Connecting a smartphone
Explains how to connect the USB port on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER to an Android device or
iPhone.
Connecting other playback equipment
Explains how to connect other audio equipment to the input jacks of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER. You can enjoy
playback from other audio equipment through the speakers or headphones of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Connecting headphones
Explains how to connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel of the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Notes on use
4-469-134-11(2)
Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
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How to Use
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Playback
Compatible audio formats
Explains the audio formats that can be played on the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Enjoying music
Explains how to play back sound stored on a computer or device connected to the USB DAC AMPLIFIER.
Notes on use
4-469-134-11(2)
Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
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