Cyberdrive Aura Mobile DAC Setup Manual

S e t u p G u i d e

Package Contents

Aura DAC

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Micro to

USB Adapter

1.

Volume Up

2.

Volume Down

3.

Micro USB

4.

Headphone Jack

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4

(Optional)

Travel Case

Table of contents

Product & Features. . . 4

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . 5 iOS Setup . . . . . . . . 6

Android Setup . . . . . 8

Mac OS X Setup . . . 10

Windows Setup . . .12

Legal Disclaimers . . . 14

Warranty & Safety . . .15

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Product & Features

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The Aura DAC is a Mobile USB DAC + Headphone Amp capable of decoding DSD and PCM audio files up to 11.6MHz/1bit and

192KHz/24bit (respectively). The Aura features a Micro USB plug + USB

Type-A converter so it is versatile enough to work with all your favorite devices.

This short manual will take you through the simple steps required to set up your computer/mobile OS so that sound from music, movies, web videos, etc., will play through Aura with the best possible sound quality.

However, first we must discuss how to adjust volume, because this part of the guide is not OS specific.

SPECS

DSD 64/128/256

DoP Support

PCM from 44.1/16Bit - 192KHz/ 24bit

UAC 2.0, HID, DFU

3.5MM PHONE JACK

SNR: 112dB

THD+N: 0.0085%

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5Hz-384KHz

POUT: 40mW - 110mW 16Ω

HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER: DirectDrive

When using Aura with headphones, powered speakers, or a power amplifier, it’s best to start at a low volume until the desired volume level is achieved.

When using Aura we recommend the following procedures:

OS Support

Mac OS X 10.6 & Up

Windows 7 & Up iOS & Android

Linux

• Music player application volume control should be set to maximum.

• Computer’s main OS volume control should be set to 25% of maximum.

• Adjust to desired volume using the computer’s main volume control.

Troubleshooting

GENERAL

-Check if USB is fully inserted into the device’s USB Port.

-Using a non-powered USB hub will degrade the sound quality.

-Check the Volume level for both the system and the player application.

-Try restarting the device.

WINDOWS

-Close all media/voice/sound applications.

-Make sure ‘Cyberdrive Hi-Res Audio

Device’ is set as default sound device in ‘Sound Devices’ panel.

-Check if Skype is running (known to cause problems for some users).

-Disable “selective USB-Suspend” in your Energy-Options (under Power

Option/USB Settings)

-Try Switching USB Ports

-Make sure there are no other applications taxing your computer

MAC OS X

-Close all media/voice/sound applications.

-Open System Preferences.

-Select Sound/Output tab and make sure ‘Cyberdrive Hi-Res Audio Device’ is selected.

-Try Switching USB Ports

-Make sure there are no other applications taxing your computer

ANDROID

-Close all open apps

-Make sure USB mode is set to ‘Host

Mode’ (varies from device to device)

-Make sure device is fully charged

(some Android devices will disable

OTG/Host Mode if low on power.) iOS

-Close all open apps

-Make sure device is up to date

-Make sure device is fully charged.

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Setup iOS devices

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1. Aura DAC

2. Micro USB to USB Converter

3. Apple Camera Connection Kit

4. iOS Device

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To use the Aura with iOS devices just connect your Aura DAC to any iOS device using the included Micro USB - USB adapter and Apple’s Camera

Connection Kit (CCK)

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.

You will need the correct CCK

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depending on which device you’re connecting to.

- iPhone 5 & iPad 5 and newer need the Lightning CCK.

- iPhone 4S & iPad 3 and older will need the 30Pin CCK.

To get the most out of the Aura, we recommend using the free VOX

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Player App for iOS made by our friends over at Coppertino.

The VOX Player App will let you listen to FLAC, ALAC, APE, WMA & CUE files.

You can find the VOX Player available on the Apple iOS App Store

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1. Please note that only the official Apple CCK will transmit audio over USB, generic variants will not recognize the device. 2. The Apple CCK is not included with the Cyberdrive Aura DAC, nor is it covered by the Aura DAC warranty.

3. VOX is a trademark of Coppertino Inc. 4. The iOS App Store trademark is property of Apple, Inc. 5. Cyberdrive,

Inc is not responsible for any damage to to your iOS device caused by either the CCK or the Vox Player App.

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Setting up Android devices

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While you can plug the Aura directly into most Android Phones/tablets, your device has to be OS 4.2.2

Aura DAC.

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(or higher) in order to work with the

Many phones require you to change the USB settings to ‘OTG Host

Mode’ in order to work correctly. Procedures vary from phone to phone.

To get the most out of your Aura DAC, download Zeus App from the

Google Play Store

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and seamlessly play Hi-Res DSD & PCM files.

Compatible Android Devices

Full Compatibility

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:

•Nexus 5, 6 & 9

•Samsung Galaxy Note 2, 3, 4 & Edge

•Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S5 & S6

•Sony Xperia - Z1, Z1c, Z2, Z2c, Z3, Z3c, Z4, Z4c, Z5 & Z5c

•LG Optimus G Pro

•LG G2, G3, G4, G Flex2

•HTC One X, M7, M8, M9

•Motorola Moto G (Gen 1,2,3) & Moto X (Gen 1,2)

•ASUS Padfone S

Partial Compatibility

(Audio Works, Volume Buttons don’t work)

:

•HP Slate 7 Extreme tablet

•Asus MemoPad 7 ME70CX

No Compatibility:

•Galaxy S4 Mini

•LG Nexus 4

•Asus Memo 7’ ME173X / ME176C

•Samsung Galaxy SII

For Android devices not mentioned here, please check with the manufacturer.

1. Being able to install OS 4.2.2 or higher doesn’t guarantee compatibility. 2. The Google Play Store is a registered trademark owned by Google, Inc. 3. Cyberdrive cannot guarantee compatibility if stock OS has been modified in any way. 4. Nexus is a registered trademark of Google, INC. Samsung Galaxy & Galaxy Note are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. Xperia is a registered trademark of Sony Corp. Optimus G is a registered trademark of

LG Electronics INC. Moto G is a registered trademark of Motorola Mobility. Padfone S is a registered trademark of

ASUSTek Computer Inc. Slate 7 Extreme is a registered trademark of HP Inc.

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Setup mac os x

To use the Aura with your Mac OS X

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Computer, you will need to use the included USB Micro to USB Type-A adapter.

Mac OS X 10.6 and above natively supports USB Audio Class 2.0.

What this means is setting up your Aura is a breeze!

1. Go to System Preferences >

Sound. Select Cyberdrive Audio

Driver Output

2. Go to Applications > Utilities

> Audio MIDI Setup

Setup iOS devices

3. Set the audio output to the desired sample rate

(Use 2ch-24bit)

To get the most out of your Aura DAC on Mac OS X recommend the using Vox Player

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, made by our friends at Coppertino.

Just go to http://coppertino.com/vox/mac to download the latest version. The VOX Player App will let you listen to FLAC, ALAC, APE,

WMA & CUE files.

For DSD playback we recommend using: Audirvana Plus

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or BitPerfect

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.

1. The Mac OS X trademark is property of Apple, Inc. 2. VOX Player is a trademark of Coppertino Inc. 3. Audirvana

Plus is property of Audirvana. 4. BitPerfect is property of BitPerfect Sound. 5. Cyberdrive is not liable for any damage or loss of data caused to your computer by using either Vox Player, Audirvana or BitPerfect applications. You install these apps at your own risk.

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Setup Windows

To use the Feather with your Windows

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Computers just plug in your

Feather DAC and then follow the steps below.

You will need to download the Cyberdrive Audio Class 2.0 USB driver and the Zeus Hi-Res Music Player at: http://cyberdrive.audio/pages/windows-support

1. Connect the Aura to an available USB port .

2. Download and unzip the driver.

3. Open the ‘Cyberdrive Audio Driver v3.12.0.exe’

4. Click Next to install the new USB driver, then click

Install to start the update.

5. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Setup iOS devices

5. Go to the Sound menu in Control Panel, and ensure that ‘Cyberdrive Hi-Res Audio Device’ is set as the default playback device.

6. Go to the Speakers Properties of the Cyberdrive

Audio Driver and choose the sample rate output. (For most users we recommend 44,100Hz / 24bit).

To get the most out of your Feather DAC, we recommend you download our Zeus Hi-Res Music Player from http://cyberdrive.

audio/windows-support to play Hi-Res DSD & PCM files with ease.

1. Windows is a trademarked property of Microsoft, Inc.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMERS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus that produce heat.

Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacture.

Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all services to qualified service personal.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as plug damage, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product.

Do not expose your product to temperatures outside the range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

Do not pierce, crush or set fire to your product.

SAFETY WARNINGS:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing.

Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the unit.

Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the unit.

To avoid overheating leave at least 10cm around the equipment for sufficient ventilation.

Do not position the unit in direct sunlight, near heat sources or directly on top of heat producing equipment.

To avoid interference do not position the unit near strong electrical or magnetic radiation, such as near a power amplifier.

LEGAL DISCLAIMERS

WARRANTY:

The Aura Mobile DAC is covered by warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year form the date of purchase; subject to the limitations and conditions outlined below.

This warranty covers the cost of labor and materials for any repair deemed necessary by the

Cyberdrive Service Team. Proof of purchase or a copy of the sales receipt will be required for any claim made against the warranty.

LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS:

The Aura Mobile DAC is covered under the warranty only if the following conditions have been met:

It has been used in accordance with the instructions given in the section Safety Instructions and Safety

Warnings elsewhere in this document.

It has not been altered or modified in any way.

It has not been purchased from an unauthorized dealer.

It has not been subjected to an unauthorized repair or service.

In order to make a claim against the warranty, the approved process for returning a faulty unit for repair or replacement must be followed.

To learn about this process please contact Support at: [email protected].

RADIO INTERFERENCE:

FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home installations.

EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020.

Use with USB 1.1, 2, 3, 3.1 only.

Power rating 5V 2.5W max.

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