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Note: If oversized, “audiophile” type input or output cables are used, especially those that are
very stiff or heavy, care should be taken to properly support them to avoid putting excessive
strain on the panel connectors.
OPERATION
Alpha DAC Reference Series 3
Front Panel
Front Panel Controls & Indicators
•
AES
,
SPDIF1
,
SPDIF2
and
TOSLINK
LED’s indicate selected input
•
Input
button selects AES, SPDIF1, SPDIF2 or TOSLINK inputs
•
LOCK
LED - amber indicates input signal lock, green indicates Precision Clocking
•
HDCD
LED indicates HDCD code is detected
•
PHASE
button sets absolute phase
•
INVERT
LED indicates inverted absolute phase
•
3 digit
LED display of
STEREO
volume,
LEFT
&
RIGHT
gain,
S
ample
RATE
,
FILTER
type,
MQA
data, and
MUTE
•
+
&
−
buttons set volume level and select Filter type
•
MODE
button selects Stereo, Left, Right, Sampling Rate and Filter display modes
•
DIM
button selects four different display brightness levels
Alpha DAC Reference Series 3 Remote Control
The remote control has similar controls to the front panel except for the addition of
L
&
R
balance buttons, dedicated
AES, SPDIF1, SPDIF2
and
TOS
input select buttons and a
MUTE
button. Also, the
+
&
−
buttons on the remote control only adjust volume. Pushing the
MODE
button momentarily displays the MQA original sample rate if there is an MQA signal, then
balance (if offset) and volume in all display modes and at all display brightness levels. If the
MODE
button is pushed and held, balance is reset to 0.