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System Operations
Standby Mode
When the Mission 778X is put into standby mode it will remember the unit’s last selected input source. So, when
the unit is taken out of standby, the previous input selection will automatically be selected.
Note: The input source memory is only applicable to the standby mode. When the mains power supply is
disconnected, the Mission 778X will revert to the previously saved input, prior to the last standby session not the
input prior to the mains disconnection.
Protection Mode
The Mission 778X is protected by a thermal switch which interrupts the AC power supply if the amplifier is
grossly overloaded for some time. To restore operation, simply press the standby button on the front panel. It is
thus fully protected against gross overload or short-circuited output, but not necessarily against seriously
inadequate ventilation.
Mute Mode
The Mission 778X offers a mute mode which can be activated by pressing the mute button on the remote control
or pressing the volume knob on the front panel. To decativate ‘mute’ simply press mute button or volume knob
again.
Volume Control LED Indicators
The Mission 778X volume control is surrounded by LED indicators to offer visual indication of the current volume
dial position. The LED indicators will illuminate when the volume control is adjusted and they will remain
illuminated for 5s. This feature can be activated or deactivated by pressing and holding the volume knob for 3s.
Note: when the unit is brought out of standby, the volume will default to -7dB gain, or -38dBr, with 5.5 LEDs
illuminated on the display.
Playing Music via Analogue Inputs
Connect the analogue signal of a source unit to Mission 778X’s AUX1, AUX2 or Phono input. Select the analogue
source by use of the knob on the front panel or via the remote control source select buttons. The corresponding
LED source indicator will be illuminated and music will be audible when a signal is present.
Playing Music via Digital Inputs
Connect the digital signal of a source unit to the Mission 778X’s COAX, OPT1 or OPT2 input (by coaxial cable or
optical fibre cable). Select the digital source by use of the knob on the front panel or via the remote control
source select buttons. The corresponding LED source indicator will be illuminated and music will be audible
when a signal is present.
Playing Music via USB
Connect a PC or Mac via the USB type-B input on the Mission 778X. Select the USB source by use of the knob on
the front panel or source select button on the remote control. The ‘USB’ input indicator will be illuminated and
your source music will be audible when the signal is present.
