Playback Of Music Files Stored On A Pc (Usb Dac); Supported Operating Systems - Yamaha A-S801 Mode D'emploi

PLAYBACK OF MUSIC FILES STORED ON A PC (USB DAC)

When a PC is connected to the DIGITAL (USB) jack of
this unit, the unit functions as a USB DAC, enabling
music files stored on the PC to be played.
Rear panel

■ Supported operating systems

The USB connection with this unit is for PCs with the
following operating systems:
Windows: Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)/
Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit)/
Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
Mac: OS X 10.6.8/10.7.x/10.8.x/10.9.x
Notes
• Operations with other operating systems are not guaranteed.
• Operations may be disabled even with the above-mentioned
operating systems, depending on the configuration or
environment of the PC.
• Operations may not be executed correctly if the PC is connected
to this unit before the driver is installed.
USB cable (Type B)
PC
■ Installing the dedicated driver
Before connecting a PC to this unit, install the dedicated
driver on the PC.
1
Access the following URL, download the
dedicated "Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver,"
then extract and execute the file.
Website for downloading the exclusive driver
URL: http://download.yamaha.com/
2
Install the downloaded "Yamaha Steinberg
USB Driver" on the PC.
For details, refer to the Installation Guide supplied
with the downloaded driver.
3
When installation is complete, quit all
running applications.
4
Set the audio output destination of the
computer to "Yamaha USB DAC"
With Windows OS:
Control Panel ➝ Hardware and Sound ➝ Sound ➝
[Playback] tab
With Mac OS:
System Preferences ➝ Sound ➝ [Output] tab
The setting may vary, depending on the operating
system. For details, consult the manufacturer of your
PC.
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Transmittable sampling frequencies are as follows:
PCM: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz/176.4 kHz/192 kHz/
352.8 kHz/384 kHz
DSD: 2.8224 MHz/5.6448 MHz
Notes
• Operations may not be executed correctly if the PC is connected
to this unit before the driver is installed.
• The "Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver" is subject to change
without prior notice. For details and the latest information, refer
to the download page for the driver.
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