OWNERS MANUAL FOR WEISS MEDUS D/A CONVERTER
Output Level and Output Connection
Connect your preamplifier or power amplifier to the output connectors of the MEDUS. Use either
the symmetrical (balanced) lines (XLR connectors) or the asymmetrical (unbalanced) lines (RCA
connectors). Or both, if you need to feed two amplifiers. Symmetrical is preferred, provided your
preamplifier supports symmetrical connection.
The basic output level is set either via the rotary switch on the back panel or via the remote control
“gain trim” switches. This level setting is done in the analog domain and is used to set a basic level
such that the subsequent amplifier is operating at its preferred input level.
If you use the remote control to change the basic output level press and hold the ALT key and then
press the gain trim + or – keys to adjust the level. The display shows the maximum output level
for both XLR and RCA outputs in dBu.
The position of the switch on the back panel does not indicate the basic output level. The switch
merely acts as a rotary encoder, i.e. rotating clockwise increases the basic level and vice versa.
Use the back panel switch or the remote control to adjust the basic output level to a value which
matches your amplifier. If your amplifier has a volume control, adjust the MEDUS output such that
you get a normal listening level with the amplifier’s volume control set to about midway between
minimum and maximum volume.
Note, it is normal when after setting the basic output level the MEDUS output mutes again for a
short time.
