Make sure the amplifier’s volume is turned down and the CD
input is selected.
Check that the power button is
out
so that power is off when
you plug in
(4)
. Using the cable supplied, connect the socket on
the back of your DAC20 to an AC supply outlet. For the best
sound quality, we recommend that you do not use multi-plug
adaptors.
Press the power button in. The blue power LED will come on.
Start playing your sound source.
Turn up the volume, sit back and enjoy the music.
power
connection
switch on
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getting started
1. Throughout this instruction manual (except in titles),
bold
print indicates the
lettering that you will find on the panels of your DAC20
2. To enable you to get started easily, we suggest you use a phono-phono digital
cable. However, you will get better results with the BNC or the AES/EBU output. If
you want to use the BNC, the AES/EBU or the optical inputs please see page 12
3. If your amplifier does not have an input labelled CD, you can usually connect to
an input labelled AUX or LINE input instead
4. The power button is a latching switch. One press will hold it in, the next will
release it
We know you are keen to get your DAC20 working. This section
will have you listening to your favourite music as quickly as possible.
If you fold out the front cover of this manual you will locate diagrams
which will help you find your way around your DAC20
(1)
.
Make sure that all the components of your audio system are
disconnected from the AC supply whenever you change any
connections.
You will need a source of digital signals to feed into your
DAC20, (such as our CD transport CDT20R), a CD player with
a digital output (such as our CD20R), or a DAT player.
Use a good-quality, screened digital cable to connect the coaxial
SPDIF digital output socket of your sound source to the coaxial
SPDIF socket marked
COAXIAL INPUT spdif 75 ohm 1
on the
back of your DAC20
(2)
. The cable should have a phono plug for
the DAC20 at one end and the appropriate plug for your digital
signal source at the other end.
Use a good-quality screened, phono-phono audio cable to
connect the phono sockets marked
OUTPUT left
and
right
on
the back of your DAC20 to the corresponding CD inputs of
your amplifier
(3)
.
before
you start
sound source
connection
amplifier
connection
10
getting started
2
3
1
spdif 75 ohm
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