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1. ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor 5 After a few seconds the welcome screen is replaced by the default screen The default Screen no input signal will show the status 1 data type sample rate active input 2 filter type 3 and volume setting 4 DEFAULT SCREEN IDLE no signal DLE gt F We O A x A LY Linear 300dB WAVEDZEAM ROCKNA PCM 44 1 COAXIAL lt a Linear WAvERZes 1 Data type can be PCM or DSD 2 Sample rate can be 44 1 48 64 128 96 176 4 192 352 384 3 Active input 4 Filter type 5 Volume setting ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor USING THE MENU A short press on the menu button 2 on the front view will acces the menu A long press will exit the menu and return to the default screen Similar functionality is found on menu button from the remote control 1st press will allow to change the active input Screen changes as below Now you can use the buttons to select a different input n ir ee ee ae I I I I I ed Pe Farh Fh N P ae TE ha 5 j ied iT a E i Df i _ Tof et i a 1 After pressing buttons input has changed Navigate through input list to select the desired input Available options are Coaxial XLR USB HD Link1 and HD Link2 You can continue to navigate in the menu by a further short press on the menu button or you can exit2. 2 Outputs are Single ended and XLR balanced audio outputs FRONT VIEW P to A ROCKNA P AN MEHU i Q uP So J i bows Y F Ss POWER A ES WAVEDRERM y ree E pee J 3 7 6 LEGEND 1 Power switch 2 Menu button see using the menu section similar function on remote control 3 Display intensity button similar function on remote control 4 Up button similar with remote 5 Down button similar with remote 6 IR sensor 7 OLED display ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor BACK VIEW The conenctors on the back panel are self explanatory POWERING UP 1 Connect the Wavedream to the mains 2 Connect the necessary inputs and outputs 3 Make sure you power up the Wavedream before the power amplifier you are using and shut it down after the power amplifier In respect to signal purity path the dac does not have muting relays in the signal path Therefore occasional pops can occur on powering up shutting down It is recommended to respect the above described power sequence 4 On powering up you should see a splash screen for a few seconds The splash screen will contain ROCKNA WAVEDREAM name 1 together with firmware version 2 The firmware version is in format a bs or a bx where a b firmware version s comes from single ended x from balanced WAUEOREARM
3. B steps from 127 5 dB minimum to 0 dB maximum When volume setting is changed a temporary screen is displayed like below DISPLAY INTENSITY Display intensity can be altered by direct press on the DISP button 3 on front view There are 8 brightness levels available in cycle ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor USB CONFIGURATION Rockna Wavedream DAC is up to date with all available resolution formats For the computer playback side please consider the following informations Recommended software players 1 Foobar2000 2 Jriver 3 Jplay 4 Audiogate 5 Audirvana Plus Under Win XP environment kernel streaming KS is recommended for PCM and ASIO for DSD playback Under W7 8 environment WASAPI or ASIO mode is recommended for both PCM and DSD playback USB Driver Installation Details Windows XP 32 64 Windows 7 32 64 Do not connect the USB cable to the computer before driver installation If you have already connected the dac to the PC click Cancel on the screen that has showed up and remove the USB cable 1 Go to product s page on www rockna line com 2 Download the compatible drivers 3 Unpack zip archive 4 Enter your OS folder 5 Launch Setup32 exe for 32bit OS or Setup64 exe for 64bit OS 6 After the application launches click Next Device Driver Installation Wizard Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizard This wizard helps you install the softw
4. LIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor Document version and performed modifications 17 03 2014
5. ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor ROCKNA WAVEDREAM user guide WAVEDe EAM Thank you for buying Rockna Wavedream digital audio processor You have now one of the finest D A converter available on the market The Wavedream was designed to give you countless hours of musical enjoyment The package you received should contain Rockna Wavedream processor black anodized Power supply cord Infrared remote control Safety Precautions 1 This device is meant for indoor use only 2 Protect device from excessive heat humidity and liquid filled objects such as vases 3 Clean only with dry cloth 4 Do not remove product covering This may cause an electric shock even if the device is not plugged in 5 Use earth grouded outlet if applicable ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor 6 Before plugging any cables in the device make sure it is turned off 7 Do not move the device while operational 8 Lightning or static electricity can affect normal operation of the apparatus Make sure that it is unplugged during a thunderstorm If the device is affected by one of these conditions and stops behaving as it should a power reset usually resumes it s normal operation 9 Power off or unplug the power cord if the device is not to be used for a long period of time PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Digital to analog converter with variable analog outputs Inputs are AES EBU S PDIF USB HD Link1 HD Link
6. ame with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue lt Back Cancel 10 Click the Continue Anyway button Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software Pha tas SY Hardware Installation guj Audiobyte 1 0 56 AN The software you are installing for this hardware J Audiobyte 1 0 56 has not passed Windows Logo testing to werty its compatibility with Windows P Tellme why this testing i important A ol Continuing your installation of this software may impair af or destabilize the corect operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anviyay STOP Installation ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor 11 Wait for the files to be copied and click Finish Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Auidiobyte 1 0 56 Click Finish to close the wizard lt Back panel Select Audiobyte Kernel Streaming as output device in your music player or Windows Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio Devices gt Audio gt Sound playback To adjust device volume open Sta
7. are drivers that some computers devices need in order to work To continue click Next 4 Back Cancel ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor 7 Wait for the driver to be copied and then click Finish Device Driver Installation Wizard Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard The drivers were successtully installed on this computer Tou can now connect your device to this computer IF your device came with instructions please read them first Status Oriver Hame w Audiobyte adb384 LEPTON 01 Ready to use 4 Pack Cancel 8 Connect the dac to the PC In the dialog below select No not this time and then click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for sortyare Yes this time only ves now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue amp Back Cancel ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor 9 In the new window select Install the software automatically and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Audiobyte 1 0 56 9 If your hardware c
8. ckna product sold AS IS by some retailers This Limited Warranty does not cover e Shipping charges to return defective product to Rockna e Labor charges for installation or setup of the product adjustment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product e Product repair and or part replacement because of improper installation connections to improper voltage supply abuse neglect misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Rockna e Damage or claims for products not being available for use or for lost data or lost software e Damage occurring to product during shipping ROCKNA AUDIO e A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and orauthorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications e A product used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to rental purposes e Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt can be provided e Failure to operate per Owner s Manual REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER ROCKNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMP
9. ety 90 day limited warranty Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty requirements are met Failure to follow all require ments can result in delay WHAT IS NOT COVERED EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products manufactured by or for Rockna that can be identified by the trade mark trade name or logo affixed to it This Limited Warranty does not apply to any non Rockna hardware product or any software even if packaged or sold with the product Non Rockna manufacturers suppliers or publishers may provide a separate warranty for their own products packaged with the bundled product Rockna is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs data or other information stored on any media contained within the product or any non Rockna product or part not covered by this warranty Recovery or reinstallation of programs data or other information is not covered under this Limited Warranty This warranty does not apply a to damage caused by accident abuse misuse misapplication or non Rockna product b to damage caused by service performed by anyone other than Rockna or Rockna Authorized Service Location c to a product or a part that has been modified without the written permission of Rockna or d if any Rockna serial number has been removed or defaced or e product accessories or consumables sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Ro
10. oduct to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase Warranty Period from an Authorized Dealer The original sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date from an authorized retailer is considered such proof WHAT IS COVERED The Rockna warranty covers new products if a defect arises and a valid claim 1s received by Rockna within the Warranty Period At its option Rockna will either 1 repair the product at no charge using new or refurbished replacement parts or 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent or most comparable to the original product in Rockna current inventory or 3 refund the original purchase price of the product Rockna warrants replacement products or parts provided under this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of the replacement or repair for ninety 90 days or for the remaining portion of the original product s warranty whichever provides longer coverage for you When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Rockna s property When a refund is given your product becomes Rockna s property Note Any product sold and identified as refurbished or renewed carries a nin
11. rt gt Programs gt Accessories gt Entertainment gt Volume Control enter Options gt Properties select Audiobyte Kernel Streaming as Mixer device select all volume controls and click OK Using the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your taskbar before unplugging the USB cable prevents your system from becoming unstable If the device cannot be removed stop the playback and exit the applications that may use it as an output safely remove Sudiobyte 1 0 56 Safely remove TRENDnet Wireless N USB Adapter J 11 48AM B Wednesday FIRMWARE UPDATE It is straightforward to update the firmware of the DAC Just follow the steps below Set the dac input on USB Make sure that on the PC side the playback is bitperfect Acces the Rockna firmware page www rockna audio com login If you don t have the access credentials please contact us Download the and unpack the chosen zip file Play the special wav update track Se A ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor During the update process you will see UPDATE Writing on display When update is done you will see UPDATE Done on display 9 Youcan now reboot the dac and check on startup screen the new firmware revision N ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor 10 ROCKNA LIMITED WARRANTY THREE 3 YEARS WARRANTY COVERAGE ROCKNA warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below WHO IS COVERED Rockna warrants the pr
12. the menu with a long press 2 d press will allow to select the digital filter response The screen changes as below ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor Filter type changes if buttons are pressed Available options are Linear Minimum Hybrid and Off You can navigate further in the menu with a further short press or exit by long press 3rd press will allow the change of the absolut phase of the output signal See below screens J Minimum 30 0d After pressing the buttons phase is changed Available options are Normal and Invert You can further navigate in the menu with a short press or exit with a long press 4th press will allow enable or disable the dither generator The screen will change as below Dither setting changed Available options are On and Off You can further navigate in the menu witha short press or exit with a long press 5th press will allow to alter the digital PLL settings The screen appears as below ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Digital to Analog Processor PLL clock settings after change Avalable options are Stream and Local You can further navigate in the menu with a short press or exit with a long press A 6 press will go the input change menu Long press to exit VOLUME CONTROL While in default screen the buttons will allow direct change of the volume setting Default volume setting is 30 dB The volume can be changed with a resolution of 0 5 d
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