
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions
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Welcome
Thank You...................................................................................................................................... 6
Useful Terms .................................................................................................................................. 7
About the DMS-500/550/600............................................................................................................. 8
Installation
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Warranty Card ................................................................................................................................ 9
Placement .................................................................................................................................... 10
Features
Product Features ........................................................................................................................... 11
Controls and Displays
Front Panel .................................................................................................................................. 14
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................... 15
IR Remote Control......................................................................................................................... 17
Using Remote Alphanumeric Keys .................................................................................................... 18
User Tips ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Now Playing Screen (Network, USB, SD, Internet) .............................................................................. 19
MQA Now Playing Screen (Network, USB, SD, Internet) ...................................................................... 19
Now Playing Screen (SPDIF) ........................................................................................................... 17
Alternate Now Playing Display Screens ............................................................................................. 20
App Control For iOS and Android .................................................................................................... 20
Variable Volume Control
Using as a Source (Connecting to a Preamplifier, etc.) ........................................................................ 21
Using as a Digital Preamplifier (Connecting Direct to an Amplifier) ........................................................ 21
Using as a Amplifier (DMS-550 Only) ............................................................................................... 21
Settings Menu Overview
Settings Menu Overview ................................................................................................................. 22
Menu and Settings
Change the IR Code ...................................................................................................................... 25
Wired (Ethernet) ........................................................................................................................... 26
Prompted Wireless (Wi-Fi) Setup ..................................................................................................... 27
Manual Wireless (Wi-Fi) Setup......................................................................................................... 28
Network Audio Overview
Network Audio Setup ..................................................................................................................... 29
Pros and Cons of Media Server vs. PC Share (SMB) vs. Renderer .......................................................... 30