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2.0 OPERATION
The PicoDAC is easy to setup and operate. The following section discusses the
connections and controls for the unit. Following that, the remaining sections describe
typical setups and how to select the best filter.
2.1 Controls and Connectors
2.8
1.1
6.4
Figure 1: PicoDAC
Refer to Figure 1 for an illustration of the front panel controls.
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The front panel
INPUT
rotary control adjusts the gain of the input signal. Immediately
above this control is a tricolor
Level
LED that indicates input signal strength. Adjust the
INPUT
control so that the tricolor
Level
LED flashes green or occasionally yellow. Do
not allow the input level to go into the red level or distortion may occur.
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The
FILTER
rotary switch allows the selection of the desired filter by rotating the small
arrow on the switch towards the desired filter number. The PicoDAC will automatically
reset and load the filter whenever the
FILTER
setting is changed.
