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M5si manual issue 1                             

                                        

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Starting 

Once all connections are made, turn volume to minimum, and switch on the unit, using the 

POWER

 button front 

of the unit. The 

MUTE

 LED will light. Speaker outputs are muted for about 6 seconds, so no sound will be heard 

from the speakers. Once the 6 seconds is up the 

MUTE

 LED goes out, indicating unit is settled, and ready for 

use. 

Volume 

The volume should be adjusted for normal listening levels. This is done by turning the volume up/down knob on 
the front panel.  
Adjusting  the  volume  can  also  be  achieved  by  pressing  the  volume  up/down  buttons  on  the  remote  control 
handset (see page 8). 

Mute

 (Remote Control only)

 

The sound from the speakers may be muted by use of the 

MUTE

 button on the remote. Press once, and 

MUTE

 

LED will light indicating muted state. No sound will be heard from the speakers.  
To return to listening; simply press the 

MUTE

 button again so 

MUTE

 LED is no longer lit. 

CD 

To use the 

CD

 input, connect CD player outputs to the 

CD

 input RCA sockets (see page 7).  

Select 

CD

 input by pressing the 

CD

 button so 

CD

 LED lights.  

Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect (see page 8). 

USB 

To use the 

USB

 input, connect computer USB port to the 

USB

 

input type “B” socket (see page 7). Select 

USB

 

input by pressing the 

USB

 button so 

USB

 LED lights.  

Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect (see page 8).  
See P.10 (USB) for further information. 

PHONO 

To use the 

PHONO

 input, connect turntable cartridge outputs to the 

PHONO

 input RCA sockets (see page 7).  

Select 

PHONO

 input by pressing the 

PHONO

 button so 

PHONO

 LED lights.  

Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect (see page 8). 

TUNER 

To use the tuner input, connect tuner outputs to the 

TUNER

 input RCA sockets (see page 7).  

Select 

TUNER

 input by pressing the 

TUNER

 button so 

TUNER

 LED lights.  

Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect (see page 8). 

AUX1/HT 

To  use  the 

AUX1/HT

  input  as  a  standard  input,  move  the 

AUX/HT

  switch  on  the  back  panel  to  the 

AUX

 

position. Connect source outputs to the 

AUX1

 input RCA sockets (see page 7).  

Select 

AUX1/HT

 input by pressing the 

AUX1/HT

 button so 

AUX1/HT

 LED lights.  

Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect (see page 8). 

To use the 

AUX1/HT

 input as a Home Theatre input, move the 

AUX/HT

 switch to the 

HT

 position. This input is 

now  unaffected  by  the  volume  control,  allowing  volume  control  on  an  external  Home  Theatre  processor  to  be 
used directly. Connect home theatre or other source outputs to the 

AUX1/HT

 input RCA sockets (see page 7). 

Select 

AUX1/HT

 input by pressing the 

AUX1/HT

 button on front panel or remote, so 

AUX1/HT

 LED lights. 

IMPORTANT: Take great care when using the input in HT mode. Ensure that the volume control is turned right 
down on the 

HT processor

 when first setting up. The HT mode is designed for sources which require their own 

volume  control  to be  used.  Connecting  sources  in  HT  mode  with no  volume  control  could  result  in  damage  to 
hearing and/or speakers due to uncontrolled loud sounds. 

AUX2 

To use the 

AUX2

 input, connect source outputs to the 

AUX2

 input RCA sockets (see page 7).  

Select 

AUX2

 input by pressing the 

AUX2

 button so 

AUX2

 LED lights.  

Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect (see page 8). 

 
 
 
 

OPERATION 

Summary of Contents for M5si

Page 1: ... An asynchronous USB input has also been included which will connect to computer based home audio and allow full quality playback of digital media up to and including 24 bits 96kHz sampling rate The M5si will aesthetically match with any future M5s as well as current M3s and M6s series products Such combinations will yield one of the best high fidelity systems available at any price Used properly ...

Page 2: ...M5si manual issue 1 Page 2 of 13 ...

Page 3: ...ons audio connections 6 Facilities and connections Illustrations main unit front rear panels 7 Remote control handset Operation and illustration 8 Operation Starting Volume Mute CD USB PHONO TUNER AUX1 HT AUX2 9 USB Computer setting for USB PC and MAC users For best results with USB 10 Problems Basic fault finding 11 Specifications Product specifications 12 Manual history Item disposal information...

Page 4: ...rrespond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or coloured green or green and yellow or by the earth symbol The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The w...

Page 5: ...orm your dealer who should then check the unit before further use Entry of liquid into the M5si is dangerous and may cause electric shock or fire hazard Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators direct sunlight or other equipment Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside There are no internal adjustments or fuses you can replace yourself Refer all service ...

Page 6: ... cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of the unit see page 7 When plugged in and mains supply is present the orange STDBY LED will light Audio Connections RCA Inputs Connect all RCA single ended sources to relevant analogue inputs see page 7 for more information Use good quality fully connected signal and ground coaxial phono cables for all RCA signal connections Take particular care ...

Page 7: ...ED 8 AUX2 input selector button and LED 9 IR RECEIVER lens 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 4MM BANANA POST for turntable grounding 11 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS right and left 12 USB type B input socket 13 PHONO MM turntable cartridge input RCA sockets 14 HT AUX function selector for AUX1 HT input 15 AUX1 HT AUX2 CD TUNER line level input RCA sockets 16 LINE OUT fixed output RCA sockets 17 PRE OUT volume c...

Page 8: ...of each track A B sets repeat start end to repeat section of track PROGRAM programs selection and order of tracks CHECK check pre programmed tracks fast forward through track TIME displays track time time remaining l previous track ll pause play button DISPLAY dims display fast backwards through track Amplifier section Blue buttons VOLUME reduces amplifier volume CD selects amplifier CD input USB ...

Page 9: ...ressing the PHONO button so PHONO LED lights Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect see page 8 TUNER To use the tuner input connect tuner outputs to the TUNER input RCA sockets see page 7 Select TUNER input by pressing the TUNER button so TUNER LED lights Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect see page 8 AUX1 HT To use the A...

Page 10: ...tly using it by clicking MAC OS X System preferences Hardware Sound Check that M5si Integrated 24 96 is selected under the OUTPUT tab If the computer s warning sounds chimes are to played through the unit make sure it is selected under the SOUND EFFECTS tab too Note USB may also be selected as an output in some individual programs For best results from USB input Make sure volume knob on amplifier ...

Page 11: ...eeds earthing Turntable already earthed and earthing further creates hum loop in system Earth loops already in system Audio connector plug not fully pushed in Cable fault Unsuitable Cable e g cable grounds not connected Check turntable earthing lead is connected to earthing post on M5si Disconnect earthing lead from earthing post Investigate for earth loops elsewhere in system Insert plug securely...

Page 12: ...96 kHz USB audio stream Connections USB input Type B socket up to and inc 24 bit 96kHz USB audio stream Phono inputs 1 pair Phono MM inputs Phono grounding post 4mm banana post to chassis earth Line level inputs 4 pairs line level RCA connectors Line level outputs 1 pair line level RCA connectors constant level LINE outputs 1 pair line level RCA connectors PREAMP outputs for e g biamping Speaker o...

Page 13: ...GERECHTE ENTSORGUNG Das auf der Geräterückseite angebrachte Label deutet darauf hin dass das Produkt nicht mit konventionellem Hauskehricht entsorgt werden darf Um Schäden und Verschmutzungen an Umwelt und Mensch zu vermeiden muss das Produkt fachgerecht entsorgt und von anderem Abfall getrennt werden Wenden Sie sich bei Fragen hierzu an Ihren Fachhändler oder an eine öffentliche Informationsstell...

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