Musical Fidelity V-LINK192 Computer Hardware User Manual

V-LINK192 Asynchronous 24bit 192KHz USB to SPDIF Converter
Instructions
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the V-LINKI92 asynchronous 24 bit
192kHZ USB to SPDIF converter. This unit is host
computer-powered and features galvanic isolation of the
digital outputs for optimum noise free digital signal transfer.
It is designed for all sample frequencies up to and including
192kHz. This enables high sample rate source material to
be reproduced with stunning detail and clarity. We sincerely
hope that it will bring you many years of outstanding
listening pleasure.
Installation Precautions
Your new V-LINKI92 is designed and built to provide
trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices,
it is necessary to observe a few precautions:
Do not use the V-LINKI92 near water. The unit must not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, must be placed on the unit.
Keep the V-LINKI92 away from heat such as radiators. No
naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the unit.
Power Supply Note:
The V-LINKI92 does not require a power supply; instead it
automatically draws a small amount of operating power
from the computer USB port it connects to.
Connections
USB input
For Windows, it is necessary to install a driver for this unit before
connecting the input. Insert the disk into the computer to be used and
follow the onscreen guides to setup the driver software. The software
will advise when to connect the device.
Apple OSX or later has the necessary functionality built-in; and does
not require driver disk.
A good quality USB 2.0 A to B cable is required to connect the unit to
the computer.
Further advanced information not included here is available on the disk
in the form of a PDF document. To read it, Adobe PDF reader must be
installed on the machine.
Outputs
Connect the V-LINKI92 output to the digital input of a DAC or other
digital media system. It is advisable to have any subsequently
connected amplifier turned down or off at this point. Coaxial (RCA) or
balanced (XLR) may be used. Files sampled up to and including
192kHz, are supported and the unit has the added advantage of
inherent galvanic isolation between computer and hi-fi equipment. This
helps avoid ground loops.
Power
The unit draws it’s power requirement from the USB host i.e. the
computer to which it is attached. The blue LED will light to confirm the
unit is receiving power, and the green LED will be lit once the unit is
correctly detected by the computer. A sample rate LED will light to
indicate when music is playing, and indicate the current sampling
frequency.
Use
Turn the volume on amplifier to normal listening levels, sit back and
enjoy the music. This product has been designed so it may be left on
indefinitely.
Please note, no sample rate conversion takes place in this unit, lower
sample rate files, e.g. CD-originated music are simply passed through
at their original sample rate. Other file types such as MP3, WAV, FLAC,
AAC, etc are passed through with the same sample rated as stored on
the computer.
Additional information
This device has been designed to work with Windows XP (SP3),
Windows VISTA, Windows 7, Linux (kernel 2.6.33 or later), and Apple
OS X 10.6.4 onwards.
A guide PDF is included if required on the CD. To view the PDF you will
need adobe acrobat reader installed. Use explorer to view the contents
of the CD ROM and view the additional guide by clicking on the
Installing_VLink file.
For the other supported (non-Windows) operating systems, the
computer drivers for the USB input of the V-LINK192 should install
automatically. To check correct installation follow these steps:
PC Windows users
Check the computer has picked up the device and is currently using it
by clicking: (most Windows versions)
Start
Settings
Control panel
Sounds and Multimedia
Audio
Check “Musical Fidelity VLINK” appears under PREFERRED AUDIO
DEVICE tab
Mac users
Check the computer has picked up the device and is currently using it
by clicking: (MAC OS X)
System preferences
Hardware
Sound
Check that “Musical Fidelity VLINK 192” is selected under the OUTPUT
tab.
If the computer’s warning sounds/chimes are to played through the
DAC, make sure it is selected under the SOUND EFFECTS tab too.
This device is a high speed serial data processor, and by its nature,
requires a very high volume of USB bandwidth. It will benefit greatly
from being the only device connected on its USB ‘port’. Sharing the
same port with other devices may cause unwanted artefacts such as
dropouts or temporary loss of signal. This especially includes the use of
the DAC on a USB hub/splitter alongside other USB components.
This Hi-fi product has been tested to ensure that its
operation is not adversely affected by normal background
levels of Radio Frequency Interference (R.F.I.), and that it
does not itself generate excessive amounts of interference.
However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical
Fidelity agent.
Never open the case of the V-LINKI92 yourself, as this will
invalidate the guarantee.
Place all connecting cables where they are not likely to be
walked on or trapped by items placed on them.
The
V-LINKI92 will operate in accordance with its
specifications within the following environmental range:
Temperature 5 to 45 degrees Celsius
Humidity 10 to 90% non condensing
There are no user adjustments inside. Please refer all
service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.
Front and back connections
USB input
Lock LED (Green)
Power LED (Blue)
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4,
192kHz incoming sample
rate LEDs
Digital Coaxial output RCA
Digital balanced AES/EBU Output XLR
Basic problem-solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment.
Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:
Problem
Probable Cause
Remedy
Computer not switched on.
USB plug is not fully inserted into rear
socket or computer
Faulty or disconnected USB socket on
computer
Check USB is plugged in.
Plug in securely
No sound
Wrong connections between input
source and the V-LINKI92
Check digital/USB input leads are securely connected.
Green LOCK LED will light when an active USB host
(computer) is detected and ready to use.
No Output
Wrong connections between the VLINK192 output and the following
component
Check digital output lead connections.
Check following DAC or digital receiving equipment is
correctly setup and can handle 192kHz 24 bit digital
signals.
Dropouts in sound
Digital output lead not properly
connected
Faulty digital output lead
Check input lead is fully secured
Change or replace lead. Please use a good quality
straight-through signal-and-ground phono to phono lead
for digital coaxial connections.
Avoid sharing the USB port with other devices. At times
an application (program) may intervene, sometimes
invisibly e.g. a virus scanner. When this happens,
computer resources are temporarily used up, and
playback may suffer. This is not a fault. Try running
fewer applications. See “additional USB information”
section.
No power
Specifications:
Shared USB port with another device
Computer busy with another application
Computer low on resources
Check with computer manual/manufacturer that USB
socket is enabled/in use.
If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact the dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent. Remember; never open the
case of the V-LINKI92, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
Compatibility
Connections
Input
Output impedance
Up to 24 Bit
50Ω
Up to 192kHz
Power requirement
5V DC
160mA max
Apple Macintosh
IBM PC or compatible
Apple OS X 10.6.4 and later
Windows: “XP” (Service Pack 3), “Vista”, and “7”
Linux Kernel 2.6.33 or later
Digital input (USB)
1 USB 2.0 type ‘B’
1 RCA socket (coaxial) galvanically isolated
1 XLR male (balanced) ) galvanically isolated
Digital outputs (SPDIF)
Length
Width
Height
170mm
95mm
40mm
6⅔”
3¾”
1⅔”
Weight
Unit alone
Unit packed in carton
350g
400g
12¼ oz
14 ¼ oz
Accessories
(supplied)
Leaflet
V-LINK192
Instructions
Dimensions
DISPOSITION
La poubelle sur roulettes barrées X, qui apparaît en logo sur le panneau
arrière du produit, indique que celui-ci ne doit pas être traité comme un déchet
domestique commun. Afin de protéger l'environnement, ce produit électronique devra
être géré séparément et donc recyclé selon les nouvelles normes Européennes Rohs
concernant les déchets d'appareils électroniques. Prière de contacter les services
concernés gouvernementaux ou votre point de vente pour l'élimination et l'enlèvement
de déchets électroniques équipés de composants électroniques.
DISPOSAL
La etiqueta cruzada hacia fuera del compartimiento que aparece en el
panel trasero del producto indica que el producto no se debe reciclarse como basura
normal de la casa. Para prevenir daños posible al ambiente separe por favor el
producto de otras basura para asegurarse de que puede ser reciclada de una manera
ambientalmente segura. Entre en contacto por favor a su oficina gubernamental local
o a su minorista para las instalaciones disponibles de la colección.
RIFIUTI
L'etichetta del cassonetto barrato riportato sul retro dell'apparecchio
indica che il prodotto non deve essere smaltito tramite la procedura normale di
smaltimento dei rifiuti domestici. Per evitare eventuali danni all'ambiente, separare
questo prodotto da altri rifiuti domestici in modo che possa venire riciclato in base alle
procedure di rispetto ambientale. Per maggiori dettagli sulle aree di raccolta
disponibili, contattate l'ufficio govenativo locale od il rivenditore del prodotto.
FACHGERECHTE ENTSORGUNG:
Das auf der Geräterückseite angebrachte Label deutet darauf hin, dass
das Produkt nicht mit konventionellem Hauskehricht entsorgt werden darf. Um
Schäden und Verschmutzungen an Umwelt und Mensch zu vermeiden, muss das
Produkt fachgerecht entsorgt und von anderem Abfall getrennt werden. Wenden Sie
sich bei Fragen hierzu an Ihren Fachhändler oder an eine öffentliche
Informationsstelle.
AFVAL
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een kruis doorgehaald, geeft aan dat dit apparaat niet samen met gewoon
huishoudafval mag worden weggegooid. Om mogelijke schade aan onze
leefomgeving te voorkomen dient dit apparaat, gescheiden van gewoon huishoudelijk
afval, te worden afgevoerd zodat het op een milieuvriendelijke manier kan worden
gerecycled. Neem voor beschikbare inzamelplaatsen contact op met uw gemeentelijke
reinigingsdienst of met uw elektronica leverancier.
HÄVITTÄMINEN
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tuotetta ei saa käsitellä normaalina talousjätteenä. Ympäristön suojelemiseksi on tuote
pidettävä erillään muusta jätteestä ja se on kierrätettävä ekologisesti kestävällä
tavalla. Ota yhteyttä laitteen myyjään tai Pirkanmaan Ympäristökeskukseen lähimmän
kierrätyskeskuksen löytämiseksi.
AFSKAFNING
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indikerer at dette produkt ikke må kasseres som normal husholdningsaffald. For at
forebygge mulig skade på miljøet, bedes De separere dette produkt fra andet affald, og
sikre at det bliver genbrugt på en miljørigtig måde. Kontakt venligst de lokale
myndigheder eller din forhandler for oplysning om nærmeste tilgængelige
opsamlingssted for elektronikaffald.
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including terminals
including “feet”
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improvements which may result in specification or
feature changes without notice. E&OE.
Item disposal information for Europe
DISPOSAL
The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back panel of
the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of as normal household
waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment please separate the product from
other waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe manner.
Please contact your local government office or your retailer for available collection
facilities.
USB stream
SPDIF stream
(Drawn from host computer’s
USB socket)
Units 24-26
Fulton Road
Wembley
HA9 0TF
England
(+)44 208 8900 2866
http://www.musicalfidelity.com/
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