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Quick Start Guide 4
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Quick Start Guide
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Owner’s Reference
PerfectWave DAC MKII
and achieve 6dB more gain or choose the single ended RCA outputs for lower gain.
RCA or single ended inputs will be the typical inputs as many preamplifiers, surround processors
receivers, integrated amplifiers and power amplifiers have only this standard type of input.
Plug either the RCA or the XLR outputs of the PWD into a line level input on the preamp,
integrated, Amplifier or Receiver. Do NOT plug the output of the PWD into a phono or equalized
input of any type.
Once everything has been connected, use a high quality AC cable to power the PWD. DAC’s in
particular are quite sensitive to AC power and produce a bit of line noise themselves. Make sure
you have a high quality shielded power cable to power the PWD.
PS Audio produces an entire line of high quality shielded power cables that are generally
accepted as being one of the best in the industry.
Turn the AC power switch in the rear of the PWD to the ON position. The power switch is located
just above the AC inlet.
As soon as the switch is activated the
front panel touch screen will display the
initializing screen. This screen shows
when the PWD’s internal “engine” is
being loaded with the firmware that
runs the PWD.
After the INITIALIZING SCREEN, you will
see the main screen of the PWD.
Ready Mode
The front panel PS logo button, located
on the far left hand corner of the unit, is
the Ready/Operation Mode control for
the PWD. This control has two modes:
Ready Mode and Operational Mode.
Ready Mode is designed to keep power on to critical internal circuitry including power supply capacitors,
thermally sensitive semiconductors and integrated circuits.
Press this front panel button to activate the Ready Mode or to place the PWD in Operational Mode. When
pressed to activate the Ready Mode, the display as well as the outputs are turned off, but all the unit’s critical
internal circuitry remains active.
If you wish to conserve energy consumed by the PerfectWave DAC it will be necessary to use the rear panel
power switch. Using this rear panel switch will remove power from critical components and in order to gain
maximum performance levels you will need to turn the PerfectWave DAC’s power on at least 3 hours before
use.
Control and
Operation
