SWITCH ON, OUTPUTS AND DISPLAY
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Once the M6 DAC unit is correctly wired up, and plugged into mains, the orange STBY led should be lit.
In this mode the M6 DAC is consuming a minimal amount of power.
To switch the unit on, press the POWER STBY button so the blue POWER LED is lit.
The display should also come on, in a similar sequence to below:
Musical Fidelity
M6 DAC V. 1.00
Fixed No Lock
COAXIAL 1 CX1
FIXED/LEVEL MATCHED
The M6 DAC can be operated as a FIXED output; or with the DAC output separately adjustable for each
selected input. The LEVEL MATCHED feature is to match up potentially differing output signal levels from
varying sources.
With the FIXED/LEVEL MATCHED switch on the back panel (p.8) in the UP position, the unit is in fixed output
mode and shows “Fixed” in the display as shown above.
For variable outputs the FIXED/LEVEL MATCHED switch should be in the DOWN position. Then the display
will show a dB scale to show the LEVEL MATCHED feature is enabled.
Pressing the
▲
or
▼
on the front panel (or LEVEL MATCHED
▲
or
▼
buttons on remote) allows adjustment of
that selected input’s output level. Adjustment of ± 10dB from 0dB is available and is individually remembered for
each input, even if unit is switched off and unplugged. These settings are also remembered if switching from
level matched to fixed and then back again.
Please note:
0dB in level matched is 10dB down from FIXED level. This is to allow inputs to be boosted relative
to each other, as well as cut. Also, with the restricted range of variability, it is not recommended nor intended for
use as a volume control.
COAXIAL 1 CX1
-10.0dB 44.1kHz
COAXIAL 1 CX1
+10.0dB 44.1kHz
COAXIAL 1 CX1
0.0dB 44.1kHz
COAXIAL 1 CX1
Fixed 44.1kHz
DISPLAY (blue button)
This button varies the brightness of the display. There are three brightness settings, full, half, and off. To avoid
confusion the M6 DAC will always default to full brightness when switched off and on again.
COAXIAL 1 CX1
-10.0dB 44.1kHz
Note: The grey DISPLAY button is in the CD section of buttons and controls CD display only.
