M1 CLiC issue 5
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Variable and Fixed outputs
To set up the unit with an integrated amplifier such as the Musical Fidelity M3i, it is recommended to use the FIXED outputs
and connect them to spare line level inputs, e.g. AUX or TUNER on the integrated amplifier.
To set up the unit with power amplifier(s), (or to use an integrated amplifier with PREAMP BYPASS such as HT mode) use
the PRE outputs. These outputs allow the volume of all sources connected to the M1CLiC to be controlled by the M1CLiC
remote control.
Trigger output
To switch on and off M1 (and future) components simultaneously, link trigger out to trigger in on all components. All linked
units will be controlled by any switch in the chain.
Analogue inputs AUX1, 2, 3
The AUX 1, 2, 3 inputs function as normal line level inputs on an integrated or pre-amplifier. They are designed to accept
inputs from line level from legacy equipment such as tape decks, phono preamplifiers, etc.
Coaxial inputs
The COAX 1, 2 (RCA) inputs accept SPDIF digital from other digital sources such as CD players/transports set top boxes. It
allows the best reproduction of the digital source via the M1 CLiC’s internal digital to analogue converter.
If connecting to HOME THEATRE, DVD, TV, set top box or similar, make sure the digital output of that device is set up for
“Stereo PCM” or similar. The relevant device’s user manual should explain how to do this.
The M1CLiC does not recognize multi-channel digital streams used for “surround sound” etc.
Optical input
The optical (Toslink) input accepts SPDIF digital from other digital sources such as CD players/transports set top boxes. It
allows the best reproduction of the digital source via the M1 CLiC’s internal digital to analogue converter.
If connecting to HOME THEATRE, DVD, TV, set top box or similar, make sure the digital output of that device is set up for
“Stereo PCM” or similar. The relevant device’s user manual should explain how to do this.
The M1CLiC does not recognize multi-channel digital streams used for “surround sound” etc.
Computer USB input
The USB (type ‘b’) input accepts USB digital from a computer directly. It allows the M1 CLiC to act as a top quality sound
card via the internal up sampling digital to analogue converter. Please note, on the USB input the HOST COMPUTER
controls the audio sent to the M1 CLiC. Therefore it is not possible to select tracks etc via M1 CLiC remote through this
input. Use the media server function if selection and control through the M1 CLiC remote is required.
USB drive/memory stick input
The USB (type ‘A’) input on the front panel accepts USB pen drives and single USB hard-disk drives directly. It allows the
material to be chosen on-screen and best reproduction therein via the M1 CLiC’s internal digital to analogue converter.
Note: this controller is not guaranteed to work with RAID-type USB hard drive units (these usually have more than
one hard drive in a larger single enclosure and are designed for very high security/speed data purposes).
iPod
®
or iPhone
®
input
The USB (type ‘A’) input on the back panel accepts USB wire for iPod or iPhone connectivity only. It allows the songs to be
chosen on-screen and best reproduction of the music therein via the M1 CLiC’s internal digital to analogue converter.
Network
This allows the unit to be plugged into a computer network, and is strongly recommended where a wired connection is
already available or can be installed. Standard UTP RJ45 networking cable should be used to connect the unit to the
networking router.
Antenna
An RP-SMA threaded socket is provided to attach the supplied
Wifi aerial
to the unit. Make sure that the nut on the aerial
lead is tightly screwed to the SMA (threaded) plug on the back of the M1 CLiC.
To use, a network connection with Wi-Fi is required. Wi-Fi signal reception and reliability depend on local conditions and
placement. Place the aerial for best possible signal strength. If signal strength is weak or erratic, try moving the aerial or unit
for best reception. Also make sure no nearby electrical/electronic equipment is causing interference as this could affect
reception.
Note that concrete and/or reinforced walls will always reduce a Wi-Fi signal considerably.
In particularly difficult reception circumstances, it may be necessary to switch to wired networking, for best reliability.
Setting Up
