Oppo SonicaDAC, User Manual

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Source Selector / Function Knob . The basic operations are:
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Press the Source Selector / Function Knob to show the first settings and advanced operations
screen.
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If the Source Selector / Function Knob is pressed again immediately without any other operations
occurring on the current screen, the next settings and advanced operations screen is shown. You
will need to press the Source Selector / Function Knob multiple times without turning it in order to
access additional settings and advanced operations screens.
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On any setting screen, the current setting is indicated by a check mark (
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). Rotate the Source
Selector / Function Knob to move the selection cursor. The highlighted selection becomes active if
you press the Source Selector / Function Knob . Sonica DAC returns to its normal status screen after
a selection is made.
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On any advanced operations screen, the current status or title is shown. Rotate the Source Selector
/ Function Knob to move the selection cursor to any available action. The highlighted action is
executed if you press the Source Selector / Function Knob . Depending on the action you select, you
may be promoted for additional operations.
The available settings and advanced operations screens are:
Bypass Mode
Bypass mode sets Sonica DAC’s output level to full and disables the volume control. This is useful if you
are connecting Sonica DAC to a device that has its own volume control, such as a preamplifier or an A/V
receiver. The available Bypass options are:
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Variable Volume (default) – The output level is variable and controlled by the Volume Knob.
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Bypass AUX Input ‐ The AUX Audio Input will be in the Bypass mode while all other sources are
controlled by the Volume Knob . This option is useful if the source that is connected to the AUX
Audio Input already has a volume control.
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Bypass All Inputs ‐ All input sources will be in Bypass mode.