& rWave FAQ

My rDAC/rWave is plugged into my PC but I get no audio or I get sound out of my laptop speakers. What gives?
It is possible that the rDAC/rWave is not the default sound playback device, and thus audio is still coming out of the normal PC sound card or laptop speakers. (The rDACs green light shows that the host PC is aware of the rDAC as an audio device, and is operating correctly). To prevent this from happening, please connect your rDAC / plug in your rWave before starting your audio application (e.g. iTunes, Windows Media Player etc). The procedure to change the default sound playback device varies by operating system. As the device is plugged in or unplugged, the operating system may or may not automatically select the Arcam rDAC/rWave as the default device.

Windows XP:

Via the Control Panel, open Sounds and Audio Devices. The third tab, Audio, shows a drop-down box to select the default sound playback device. Select the device called Arcam DAC (rDAC) or Arcam Wireless Audio (rWave).

Windows Vista / 7:

Via the Control Panel, select the Sound item. The Playback tab shows a list of playback devices. Select the device called Speakers (Arcam DAC) or Speakers (Arcam Wireless Audio).

Mac OS X:

Via the Apple in the top-left corner of the screen, select System Preferences. Under the Hardware section, select Sound. Select the Output tab. From the list of devices in the Output tab, select Arcam DAC (rDAC) or Arcam Wireless Audio (rWave).
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Linux distributions:

The two most popular window systems, GNOME and KDE provide system configuration utilities to select the playback device. As this varies by distribution, by version and by users specific configurations, we cannot provide detailed instructions here. However, all linux systems that we tested in 2010 somewhere facilitated changing the playback device. Select the Arcam DAC or Arcam Wireless Audio device.
My rDAC/rWave is plugged into my PC, the USB indicator is selected and shows green (rDAC only), but I get no audio. It is the default USB audio device, but I still get no sound (or sound through my laptop speakers) for my open application.
Some operating systems such as Windows XP cannot switch between different audio outputs whilst an application (such as iTunes, Windows Media Player or a web browser) is running. The solution is to connect and install the rDAC/rWave before starting any audio applications. If you have already started an audio application before plugging in the rDAC/rWave, close and re-open the application. It is advisable to plug in the rDAC/rWave before turning your computer on, so that it will be fully initialised before you start any of your applications.
I keep hearing operatinng system sounds through my hi-fi system when the rDAC/rWave is connected. I do not want to hear sounds every time I get an email, click a link etc. How can I stop these?
Operating system sounds can be turned off using the settings controls for each particular operating system.
Via the Control Panel, open Sounds and Audio Devices. The second tab, Sounds, shows a drop-down box to select the sound scheme. Select the sound scheme called No Sounds. Press the OK button to confirm.

Windows 7:

Via the Control Panel, open Sound. The third tab, Sounds, shows a drop-down box to select the sound scheme. Select the sound scheme called No Sounds. Press the OK button to confirm.

MacOS X:

Via the Apple in the top-left corner of the screen, select System Preferences. Under the Hardware section, select Sound. In the Sound Effects tab, click the tickbox labelled Play user interface sound effects to remove the tick. If you still hear unwanted sounds, drag the slider labelled Alert volume all the way to the left.
My rDAC/rWave is plugged into my PC, has the green USB indicator (rDAC only), is selected as the playback device, but still I get no audio. What gives?

It has been observed during product development and testing that some operating systems occasionally require manual intervention in order for the rDAC/rWave to install successfully. This is most likely to occur if the rDAC/rWave is plugged into a different USB port on a PC to where it was previously connected. Windows XP exhibits this issue. The remedy is to un-install the device from the operating system to give Windows XP a clean start when the rDAC/rWave is next attached. Follow these instructions (with the rDAC/rWave connected) to remove the rDAC/rWave from Windows XP, then re-attach the rDAC/rWave.
1) Via the Control Panel, select System. In the System Properties, select the Hardware tab. Click the button Device Manager.
2) In the Device Manager, under the View menu, turn on the option Show Hidden Devices.
3) Expand the section in the tree Sound, video and game controllers.
5) Right-click on the USB Audio Device item, and select Uninstall. Confirm the warning prompt with OK. If you have multiple USB Audio Devices listed, uninstall all of them.
6) Disconnect the rDAC/rWave from the PC, and reconnect. 7) There will be various notifications in yellow bubbles near the system clock, ending with a message saying the your new hardware is ready to use.
4) Highlight the item USB Audio Device. This is likely to be the Arcam rDAC/rWave, but could be another audio device if there are multiple USB Audio Devices in your system.

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Welcome.

and thank you for purchasing the Arcam rDAC Digital-to-Analogue converter. Arcam has been producing high-quality audio components for over thirty years. During that time we have amassed a wealth of knowledge on both the design and construction of audio components in order to give the best sound performance for the price. This handbook provides guidance for connecting and using your rDAC. We hope that your rDAC will give you years of trouble-free operation. In the unlikely event of any fault, or if you simply require further information about Arcam products, our network of dealers will be happy to help you. Further information can be found on the Arcam website at www.arcam.co.uk.
The rDAC development team

Bienvenue.

et merci de faire confiance au Arcam rDAC. Arcam produit des composants audio de haute qualit depuis plus de trente ans. Au fil des annes, nous avons rassembl tout un ensemble de connaissances en matire de conception et de construction de composants audio pour vous offrir les meilleures performances acoustiques au meilleur prix. Ce manuel est un guide pour lutilisation de lrDAC. Nous esprons que votre systme de diffusion musicale Solo vous procurera des annes dcoute musicale sans problme. Si, contre toute probabilit, vous dcouvriez un dfaut ou si vous avez besoin dinformations supplmentaires sur les produits Arcam, notre rseau de revendeurs se fera un plaisir de vous aider. Vous trouverez dautres informations sur le site Web dArcam ladresse suivante: www.arcam.co.uk
Lquipe de dvelopement rDAC

Willkommen.

Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich fr einen Arcam rDAC entschieden haben. Arcam stellt seit beinahe 35 Jahren hochwertige Audiokomponenten her. Whrend dieser Zeit haben wir viel Wissen und Erfahrung ber das Design und den Bau von Audiokomponenten gesammelt, auf deren Grundlage wir Ihnen beste Soundleistung zu einem guten Preis bieten knnen. Dieses Handbuch bietet eine detaillierte Anleitung zur Bedienung des rDAC. Wir hoffen, dass Ihnen das rDAC viele Jahre lang Freude bereiten wird. Im unwahrscheinlichen Fall eines Produktfehlers oder wenn Sie weitere Informationen zu dem Produkten von Arcam wnschen, wenden Sie sich bitte an einen unserer Hndler. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der Arcam-Website unter www.arcam.de.
Ihr rDAC Development Team

Welkom.

en hartelijk dank voor uw aankoop van de Arcam rDAC Digitaal naar Analoog omzetter. Arcam produceert al bijna 35 jaar hoogwaardige audiocomponenten. Door de jaren heen hebben we een schat aan kennis opgebouwd over het ontwerp en de constructie van audiocomponenten, zodat we de beste geluidsprestaties voor de prijs kunnen leveren. Deze handleiding is bedoeld om u gedetailleerde informatie over het gebruik van de rDAC geven. Wij hopen dat uw rDAC u jarenlang probleemloos van dienst zal zijn. Mocht het apparaat onverhoopt een fout vertonen, of wilt u gewoon verdere informatie over Arcam-producten, dan staat ons netwerk van dealers klaar om u te helpen. Ga naar de Arcam-website www.arcam.co.uk voor meer informatie.
Het rDAC-ontwikkelingsteam
FCC Information (for US customers) 1. Product This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Important notice: do not modify this product This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by ARCAM may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. Note This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, persuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Specification Utilisation technische Daten Werking
DAC Frequency response Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Signal-to-noise ratio (A Weighted) Maximum output level Supported sample rates Wolfson 8741 24-bit multilevel Delta-Sigma DAC 10Hz 20kHz, +0 -0.2dB 0.002% 112dB 2.2V RMS USB Optical Coaxial Wireless Bit depth Power requirements Dimensions Weight 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz 44.1kHz, 48kHz 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz 44.1kHz
16-bit 24-bit (except wireless) 6V DC, 600mA max 160mm x 100mm x 40mm 720g

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dCS asynchronous USB technology used under Licence. Patent pending GB 0817141.5 and US 12/563804. Copyright Data Conversion Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

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This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge for two years after purchase, provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer. The manufacturer can take no responsibility for defects arising from accident, misuse, abuse, wear and tear, neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and/or repair, neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the guarantee.

The warranty covers:

Parts and labour costs for two years from the purchase date. After two years you must pay for both parts and labour costs. The warranty does not cover transportation costs at any time.

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