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CONFIG GUIDE - ARES 12TH

NOS/OS

1. Toggle NOS/OS Button

2. NOS LED

- On = NOS

- Off = OS

Filter Selection (Effective in OS Only)

1. Press the Mute button once to enter configuration mode

2. Toggle the OPT button momentarily

  • NOS LED On = Slow Filter

  • NOS LED Off = Sharp Filter

3. Wait for 3s

4. DAC back in operational mode

I²S Pinout Configuration

1. Select I²S Input

2. Press the Mute button once to enter configuration mode

3. Toggle the I²S button momentarily, 1X 2X 4X will turn on/off in a fixed pattern to denote binary 000-111​

4. Wait for 3s

5. DAC back in operational mode

I²S DSD Channel Swap Configuration


1. Select I²S Input
2. Press the Mute button once to enter configuration mode
3. Toggle the COAX button
- OPT On = DSD Channel Swap
- OPT On = Normal
4. Wait for 3s
5. DAC back in operational mode

I²S IMPORTANT NOTE

I²S has no industry standard. If you would like to use the I²S connection, the I²S pinout matching with the source (DDC/Transport/Streamer) has to be configured correctly. Mismatch of I²S pinout may result in static/noise output. The excessive noise output level may damage the loudspeakers/headphone drivers.

Suggestion of I²S matching of the Transport & DAC

1. Connect the I²S cable (good quality HDMI cable <3ft/1m)
2. Turn down the volume (audible, minimal)
3. Play a familiar music (PCM first, followed by DSD)
4. Run through the I²S setting of the DAC, 000-111
5. One of the modes should match with the source for both PCM and DSD playback.
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It's recommended to go through the Audio Tone Test to make sure the L/R channel, in phase/out of phase correctness.

Warning

Please note that the RJ45/HDMI ports of DENAFRIPS DAC are not typical network/multimedia RJ45/HDMI ports. They are purpose-built I²S ports. Please do not connect it to the typical multimedia HDMI port (i.e. Bluray player/TV etc) / Ethernet network.

Need help?

Please reach out to us at support@denafrips.com . We are happy to assist you.

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