directly to an amplifier. On the DAC-2v2, you can adjust this for each input type. On the DAC-2v2SE, the Volume
setting is global, affecting all inputs.
Minimum/Maximum Volume Level Settings
The Min/Max volume level settings can be set differently for each input type and allow you to tailor and optimize the
DAC’s output to your preamplifier (or amplifier if connecting directly). For many users, the default settings will work
best. However, with so many gain variables inherent in different systems, being able to raise the minimum output
level or lower the maximum one can be an invaluable feature.
The volume table for the DAC is 70 steps in size and offers different size steps depending on the location of the step.
When the minimum level for the corresponding input is set to 5, the maximum level will be 65. Essentially, the Min
level is the amount of steps skipped in the first position. When used, the Min amount is subtracted from the 70
possible steps total. If a system doesn’t have enough gain to utilize the bottom several steps, you can remove them
from the table by raising the Min setting to within the playback range of the system. Similarly, if you find the DAC
output level too high, you can adjust the Max level down to within your personal preferences. See the Output Level
Adjustment table on page 17 for volume level settings and the corresponding output voltages.
Example: With a less efficient system requiring a DAC volume level of 12 to hear anything, setting the Min level of 10
removes steps 1-10 which likely will be desirable. In this instance, the Max volume would then equal 60. The volume
table offers from 3db to 1dB steps as follows (refer to the end of this manual for a chart correlating volume level to
output voltage):
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0 = mute
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Steps 1-9 = 3dB
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Steps 10-24 = 2dB
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Steps 25-70 = 1dB
Discrete Input
Input selection with the standard remote is accomplished by scrolling up or down through all available inputs. While
our remote control does not have the option for direct input selection, many universal remotes can support that
feature. The Discrete Input Setting (on/off) enables or disables the direct input commands that can be received by
the DAC. The database for the Logitech universal remotes has these commands pre-loaded for your convenience.
Jitter Eliminator (DAC-2v2SE only)
This option sets the ‘window’ of digital signal tracking employed by the DAC chip. The lower the setting, the tighter
the window. Signals with higher jitter could be harder to track, which would result in brief signal dropouts. However,
at lower settings, the sonics may improve. If you are experiencing dropouts, try setting this option higher.
Dim Delay (DAC-2v2SE only)
Dim Delay is meant to provide optimum sound, reduce internal heat and preserve the OLED display on your new
DAC by turning off the display after a set period of time. Set the number of seconds the display will stay on until it
goes off. Note, every time you use the remote or front panel to change something, the display will come on and stay
on for the number of seconds this option is set to. If the display is off and you wish to check it, push the Power button
on the front of the DAC or the Dim button on the remote. The display will come on for the number of seconds set for
this option.
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