How to use and what is "LDAC". - Technics Earphones
The unique design of the Technics acoustic chamber, harmonizer, and 8mm drivers delivers exceptionally rich, expansive sound that you don’t just hear, but feel. Supports LDAC™ is a codec that allows high resolution wireless audio for uncompromised sound quality. Delivered in 96 kHz/24 bit LDAC when connected by Bluetooth®.
The LDAC setting of this unit is disabled at the time of purchase. Enable the setting to enjoy LDAC. The LDAC setting can be changed with the “Technics Audio Connect” app (free of charge).
- Select the "Settings" menu.
- Select "Connection mode setting".
- Follow the on-screen instructions to operate.
- The audio codec settings on the playback device may also need to be changed. Refer to the operating instructions of the playback device for details.
- When playing back music on a device on which you cannot install the “Technics Audio Connect” app, change the LDAC settings of this unit on another Bluetooth® device on which the app has been installed.
Note:
- This unit complies with the “High Resolution Audio” standard of the Japan Audio Society
- To enjoy wireless high-resolution quality (sound quality certified by the High-Res Audio Wireless logo), use a playback device with the High-Res Audio Wireless logo and set the Bluetooth® sound quality setting to sound quality priority mode / LDAC 990 kbps.
- In modes other than the above (connection priority mode, etc.), playback may not be possible with high resolution quality
Common LDAC operational and troubleshooting inquiries
Can LDAC be used with Multipoint?
No it can not be used with Multipoint.
LDAC Audio Bluetooth Codec does not work
In the Technics Audio App confirm the following is set.
- Select the "Settings" menu.
- Select "Connection mode setting".
- Select "Prioritize Sound Quality".
- Enable "LDAC for headphones".
Note
- When LDAC is enabled, multipoint connection will be disabled as there is not enough wireless bandwidth to support both functions at same time.
When using LDAC Audio there is interference, static, skipping etc..
There may be interference from other 2.4 GHZ radio frequency products (ex. Microwave). Troubleshoot with the following steps.
Step 1
- Move to a place where is no interference. If still there is interference try step 2
Step 2
Change the bit rate setting of the playback device to auto adjustment mode. How to change the setting depends on each device.
In case the device is DAP
- Switch the sound quality setting from “Priority on sound quality” to “Priority on stable connection”.
In case the device is Android smartphone.
- Go to the setting of developer option to change the LDAC codec sound quality by reducing the bit rate. Refer to the operating instructions of the device. Some devices may not be able to change the setting.
Step 3
Disable the LDAC function as follows.
- Open the Technics Audio Connect App.
- Switch the "LDAC for headphones" setting to "Off" or "Prioritize connectivity" to "Off".
Note: If the settings of the earphones did not change even though the "Prioritize connectivity" was changed to OFF,switch the Bluetooth settings of your device OFF and ON.