SPHINX
Myth 1 Service Manual
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4. OPERATION
Connect the mains cable to a mains outlet.
Once you have finished connecting all components,
you can power on the Myth 1 with the mains switch
O / I
(14) .
The volume control will then automatically turn
counter-clockwise and for a while the STANDBY
LED will blink red, after which it will remain red. The
pre-amp is now in standby mode.
From now on you should switch the amp on or off
with the STANDBY button (11).
That way, all circuits will remain at optimum
operating temperatures and the audio quality will be
100% immediately after switching on. Additionally it
significantly increases the life span of the
component.
The Myth 1 is now in stand-by mode.
Power on
Switch the Myth 1 on with the STANDBY button.
The pre-amp will select the CD input after which it
un-mutes the output.
Selecting an input
You may select an input with one of the buttons 1. to
9.: the LED will illuminate.
The new input becomes active after you have
selected it. You will hear a 'click'. This is caused by
the precision relays for the inputs: the 'old' one is
released while the new one is energised.
Adjusting the volume level
The large VOLUME control to the right adjusts the
volume level from OFF to maximum (fully clockwise).
The level change is immediate.
Temporarily set volume to ‘zero’
Press the MUTE button (5) temporarily mutes the
sound. The red LED will light. Another press on this
button un-mutes the output.
Power off
You switch the Myth 1 off (to stand-by) with the
STANDBY button (11).
