Using the XS with an Opus 21 series amplifier
The XS must be located directly above your amplifier.
Remove the dust cover from the connector located on the bottom of your Opus 21 XS. Next, position
the XS directly on top of the amplifier, and install it as the cd player was installed above.
Using the XS with another preamplifer or amplifier
Turn off all of your components prior to connecting the Opus 21.
This minimizes the chance of momentary electrical surges disturbing your system.
When using a preamp or integrated amplifier, use the fixed outputs.
With all of your equipment turned off, connect the analog outputs labeled FIXED to any line-level input of
your preamp or integrated amp.
When using a power amplifer, use the variable outputs.
With all of your equipment turned off, connect the analog outputs labeled VAR to the inputs of your amplifier.
Turn on the main power switch of the Opus 21 Power Centre.
The ON position is selected when the | symbol on the switch is depressed. The Opus 21 will take a few seconds
to initialize and read the disc if present. The Opus 21 initially sets the volume to a low level (50).
Turn on the rest of your system.
It is a good habit to turn the amplifier on last, and off first, to prevent surges and transients from reaching
your loudspeakers.
Insert a disc and press PLAY, or select any of the sources provided by the XS.
Adjust the volume. When using the FIXED outputs, the volume is controlled by your preamp or integrated amp.
