Teac UD-501, USB D/A Converter Basic operation, When using headphones, 4Adjust the volume, 3Operate the playback device, 2Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to set the input source

Basic operation

1Shift the POWER switch to its ON position.

ooIf a stereo amplifier is connected to this unit, always turn its power ON very last.

2Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to set the input source.

The indicator for the selected input source lights.

ooIf the input signal is not a digital audio signal or is an audio signal format that is not supported by this unit, such as Dolby Digital, DTS or AAC, “NOT AUDIO!” will appear on the screen and no audio will be output. Set the digital output of the connected device to PCM audio output.

ooTo use a computer running a Windows OS to play back audio files when this unit is set to “USB”, you must first install a dedicated driver on the computer before connecting them (page 13).

ooDSD data can only be played back via USB.

3Operate the playback device.

Refer to the operation manual of that device.

4Adjust the volume.

Use the stereo amplifier or other device connected to this unit to adjust the volume

When using headphones connected to this unit, turn the PHONES LEVEL knob to adjust the volume.

When using headphones

Before connecting headphones to this unit, turn the PHONES LEVEL knob counterclockwise to minimize the volume.

−∞ dB: Minimum volume 0 dB: Maximum volume

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