SHANLING Q1 – ADVANCED USER MANUAL
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Advanced functions of Q1
Q1 AS USB DAC/AMP
Q1 can be used with computers and chosen Android devices as USB DAC/AMP (External
soundcard).
To use Q1 in USB DAC/AMP mode, be sure USB Mode is set to “DAC”.
Note 1: With Linux and MacOS systems, Q1 doesn’t need any drivers installed. Simply connect
Q1 to computer with provided USB cable and set it as main output device in sound settings of
computer.
Note 2: Compatibility with Android devices depends on Android device used, version of
Android, used software, internal settings of Android and on used cable.
Using Q1 with Windows
1. Download dedicated Q1 USB drivers from Shanling website
2. Unzip downloaded files and start installation by clicking on “Setup.exe” file. Follow
displayed instructions. Have your Q1 and provided USB cable ready.
3. If drivers were installed correctly, screen of Q1 will show icon of USB connector and Q1
will be displayed in Sound control panel of your computer as “Shanling audio device”. Set
it as “Default device” to finish set up.
4. To turn off USB DAC/AMP mode, tap on “Back” icon.
Q1 AS USB TRANSPORT
Q1 can be used as digital transport for chosen external DACs.
To connect Q1 to external DAC, connect appropriate cable to Q1 and DAC. Q1 will show “Audio
connected”. No other change of settings is needed on Q1.
Note 1: If external DAC has micro USB connector, we recommend to use Shanling L2 cable.
Note 2: Q1 can only work with self-powered external DACs. External DACs powered from USB
ports are not supported.
Note 3: If external DAC is running on batteries, make sure battery-powered mode is enabled
before connecting Q1. Otherwise external DAC will attempt to charge its battery from Q1, which
can lead to overheating of Q1.
Note 4: Some external DACs demands advanced drivers, more power from USB port and other
special demands, which Q1 is not able to meet. Please test pairing of Q1 and DAC before
purchase.
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