T+A HV Series User Manual

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43USB DAC operation in detailSystem-requirements  Intel Core i5 or higher or a comparable AMD Processor. 4 GB RAM USB 2.0 Interface Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8 or 7 or MAC OS X 10.13.6 or higher versionInstalling drivers The SDV 3100 HV can be operated with the listed MAC operating systemswithout requiring the installation of a driver. Playback of DSD streams up toDSD256 and PCM streams up to 768 kHz is possible with MAC operatingsystems.If the device is to be operated in conjunction with one of the stated Windowsoperating systems, a dedicated driver must first be installed. With the driverinstalled, it is possible to play DSD streams up to DSD1024 and PCM streamsup to 768 kHz. The drivers required are available for downloading from our website athttp://www.ta-hifi.com/supportSettings A number of system settings have to be altered if you wish to operateSDV 3100 HV with your computer. These changes must be made regardlessof the operating system. The installation instructions provide detailedinformation on how and where the settings are to be changed.Notes onsoftware  By default, the operating systems listed above do not support ‘native’ musicplayback. This means that the PC always converts the data stream to a fixedsample rate, regardless of the sample rate of the file to be played. Separatesoftware is available - e.g. J. River Media Center or Foobar - which preventsthe operating system converting the sample rate.The installation instructions included in the driver package contain furtherinformation on audio playback via USB.Notes onoperation  To prevent fail functions and system crashes of your computer and theplayback program, please note the following: For Windows OS: Install the driver before you use the SDV 3100 HV forthe first time. Use only drivers, streaming methods (e.g. WASAPI, Directsound) andplayback software which are compatible to your operating system andbetween each other. Never connect or disconnect the USB connection while the system isrunning.Notes on setting up  Do not set up the SDV 3100 HV on or immediately adjacent to the computerto which it is connected, otherwise the device could be affected byinterference radiated by the computer.