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Step Four, Select the Filter
- A custom loaded filter will remain the until the power is cycled. To use the filter, look in the setup menu
for the “temporary” filter and select it.
Loading New Firmware
Loading custom Digital Filter Firmware will permanently change the operation of your DSP. MSB Technology can configure custom
software for your DSP to meet virtually any requirement. Playing a CD track containing the new firmware will erase the current software
in your Digital Filter and replace it with the contents of the update file. This is just as safe as loading a Custom Digital Filter if one
precaution is faithfully observed. The firmware update process takes about 20-30 seconds and you MUST NOT INTERRUPT THE
POWER TO THE PLATINUM while the new firmware is loading. You must wait for the message after the Firmware Update before
interrupting your Platinums power. If the power to the Platinum is interrupted during a firmware update you will have to return the DAC
to MSB for reprogramming. MSB will charge you a small fee for this service. If you have accidentally loaded firmware that you do
not wish to have on your Platinum do not try to cancel it while it is loading, simply wait for the update to complete and then load the
firmware you do wish to have on your DAC.
Step One, Verify Your Equipment Compatibility
- To successfully load your new firmware you must have your Platinum connected to
a transport that will not change the Data. Almost all older CD players are acceptable, however there are some important exceptions.
Upsampling CD transports will not work. The Upsampling drives are fine for playing audio after the upload however. DVD players
should work fine when they are configured in a mode that does not affect the Data such as CD pass-through mode. The iPod is an
excellent way to play this file if you have the iLink II upgrade.
Step Two, Burn the CD
- When burning a CD containing the new firmware you must burn the .wav audio file directly to a CD without
first converting it to another audio format such as MP3. Converting the .wav file to another format will destroy the careful formatting
which allows the DSP to load filters directly from a CD. With an iPod, these tracks can be included in a playlist.
Step Three, Play the CD
- To ensure a proper load of the firmware you must remember to disable any digital processing before the Digital
Filter. This includes turning off any processing in DVD players, Upsampling in CD players and Upsampling in the Platinum itself. If
the Filter Load Fails (the equipment is not compatible or the track is not played trough the MSB Digital Filter) the track containing
the new firmware will play an introduction and a short tone followed by a Firmware Update Failed message. With a successful load
the tone will just be followed by a 5 to 15 second silence followed by music. The new firmware is loaded but not running at this point,
you need to press any button or change any menu to activate the change.
Step Four, Enjoy Your New Features
- Custom Firmware permanently changes the software running on your DSP. This change occurs
immediately following a firmware update. A firmware update will not change the names of your menus, but may change the function
they perform. If you are not happy with your new firmware simply load your old firmware using the instructions above.
Rear Panel Analog Details - (left to right
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Right Analog Single-Ended RCA Output
– This is the primary single ended RCA analog output. For optimum performance, select
single-ended mode from menu. This uses both DACs to gain an extra bit of resolution, but disables the Balanced Outputs. The output
impedance is 38 ohms with volume control and 53 ohms without, and output level is 7 Volts PP (2.62 V RMS).
Right Analog Single-Ended RCA Alternate Output
– This is the alternative single-ended RCA analog output. When the DAC is set in the
single-ended mode, this output is exactly the same as the primary output. When the DAC is in the Balanced mode, this output becomes
an inverted version of the RCA output. When the DAC is in the multichannel mode, this output becomes the extra channel output.
When the optional Second Analog Input upgrade is installed, this becomes a single-ended analog input. As an input, this line should be
terminated or connected to a source as it is directly connected to the output when the DAC power is turned off.
Right Analog Balanced XLR Output
– This is the balanced XLR analog output. The DAC should be set for balanced mode when using this
output. When set to single ended, the differential output will be equal and you will hear nothing. When the DAC is set to multichannel
mode, the primary channel will be heard on the non-inverted output pin and the alternate channel on the inverted output pin. The output
impedance is 106 ohms with volume control and 76 ohms without, and output level is 14 Volts PP (5.24 V RMS).
Right Analog Balanced XLR Input
– This is the balanced analog input. This input is passed to the output with no change unless a volume
option is installed. The non-inverted and inverted inputs are also passed to the single-ended and alternate outputs, repectively, regardless
of the mode setting. When the volume control is installed, this input can be either volume controlled or not, depending on the menu
settings. This input is ideal for adding a vinyl input to your system. Minimum input impedance is 2 kohms. For an RCA input, use an
RCA to XLR conversion connector. At 0 dB volume setting, the analog inputs are a direct pass-through.
Left Analog Connections
– Same as right above.
Aux One and Two
– A second balanced analog input can be installed here, instead of the single-ended option. It can use or bypass the
volume control independently of the first analog input.