Dac2x usb audio – EMM Labs DAC2X AUDIO CONVERTER User Manual

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Operation

DAC2X AUDIO CONVERTER OWNER’S MANUAL

Basic Operations and Input Connections

5. DAC2X USB Audio:

a. First, use only an appropriate well-sheilded certified USB 2.0* cable to connect

the DAC2X’s USB Audio input to any USB digital audio source component

(computer, laptop, media server etc.).

b. The DAC2X USB Audio interface uses the B-type USB connector similar to

connectors used on printers. Please see image below:

c. Select the USB Audio input using front panel input selector buttons.

d. For MAC OSX systems, no driver is needed. OSX has the appropriate USB driver

already installed.

e. For Windows XP, Vista (32 or 64bit) and Windows 7 (32 or 64bit) systems install

the provided USB audio driver located on the software CD in the folder named

“DAC2X USB Audio Driver”. Read and follow the installation instructions.

f. Kernel, ASIO and WASAPI (Vista and Windows 7) drivers will be installed.

6. For Windows Media Player playback; in Windows Control Panel set the default sound

playback to the DAC2X USB Audio device (XMOS XS1-L1 Audio).

*Not using proper cables will cause audio issues between digital source and DAC.