M1 CLiC issue 5
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of the new M1 CLiC. This unit will give top quality performance when used as a top quality
media player, delivering the best performance possible from network and/or digital and analogue sources. It is also designed
to sonically upgrade CD players, Minidisk, and any other source providing digital stereo PCM outputs.
Please note: Musical Fidelity currently do not make any interconnecting cables, nor do we endorse any particular
manufacturer’s cables. If required, please refer to the Musical Fidelity dealer who can advise on good quality cables for any
particular setup.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the unit, switch off power at the mains switch and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Clean the
cabinet and remote control unit using a moist cloth. Using solvents, white spirit or thinners is not advised, as they could
damage the surface finish.
Installation
Position the M1 CLiC on a stable, horizontal surface where there is no risk of it being knocked, or subjected to vibration such
as from loudspeakers.
Power Connections
The M1 CLiC is supplied with a standard IEC mains cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of the unit. The unit
features a universal power supply which can accept between 80 to 253V AC mains without need for reconfiguration.
Audio output connections
RCA
Fixed Output
The fixed level output is marked FIXED OUT and is not affected by the volume control. It passes on the material being
listened to at nominal level (normally at approx. 300mV r.m.s).
This output can be used with amplifiers that already have a volume control e.g. any integrated amplifier, or for recording to
CD-R/RW, tape or minidisk. It is also a useful output to connect the M1 HPA or other headphone amplifier (with volume
control).
RCA PRE Output
The variable output is marked PRE OUT and is used for power (or other) amplifiers with no volume control. This allows the
M1 CLiC to act as master volume controller controlling all its internal functions and external sources through one convenient
on-screen volume control and selection process.
Digital input connections
COAXIAL input:
Connect RCA digital source to digital input RCA socket. Use a good quality fully connected (signal and
ground) coaxial digital cable, for optimum signal transfer.
OPTICAL input:
Connect optical digital source to optical input socket. Use a good quality “Toslink” cable, for optimum signal
transfer.
If connecting digital input(s) to Home Theatre Processor, TV or DVD, or similar Home Theatre sources, it may be
necessary to change the digital output of that source to “16 bit stereo PCM”, or similar, which is the format the M1 CLiC will
understand. Please refer to the source unit’s manual for information on how to do this.
This is because the M1 CLiC does not recognise multi channel (e.g. 5.1 surround) digital audio streams.
USB input:
Connect computer or similar USB “host” source to USB input socket. Use a good quality USB 1.1 or 2.0 “A to B”
type cable, for optimum signal transfer.
iPod
®
input:
Connect an iPod® or iPhone® to this input using apple approved USB cable.
Trigger Output
The trigger output is a 3.5mm (
⅛
”) mono (2 contacts) jack. It allows the M1 CLiC to switch on any other devices connected
to it by just pressing the one power/stby button on the M1 CLiC.
Network connections
RJ45:
Connect the unit to the network permanently with RJ45-RJ45 “straight through” (not “crossover”) networking cable.
Use cable suited to the network type, e.g. 10/100 base-T (most home networks).
Wireless:
Connect the supplied aerial to the SMA connector on the back panel.
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