MSB Technology Select DAC II User Manual page 16

Large 1 = Phase Invert - Toggling the Phase Invert will change the absolute phase of the output. There are some recordings that
"accidentally" swap the phase. For those who are phase sensitive, we always include this option. The phase of the outputs is inverted
digitally. Display shows "INVERT" when active.
Large 2 = Video Mode - Toggles video mode on and off. This is especially useful for watching movies, where reclocking may cause an
objectionable audio delay resulting in lip sync issues. When on, display shows "VIDEO" in the lower right corner.
Large 3 = Display on/off - When off, display turns on for a few seconds when any change is made.
Batteries – The remote control requires two CR2025 Lithium batteries.
Operational Menu Options
The Select DAC MENU options contain user controls and setup features. They do not affect the sound quality. See the Menu tree for details.
Display Brightness - Adjustable from 1 to 10. At level 1 the display looks great in a totally dark room. At 10 it is easy to read in full
sunshine.
Display on/off - When turned off, the display pops on for a few seconds any time anything is adjusted, then turns off again.
DSD Mode – There are two modes for playing DSD and SACD. Optimized and Native.
Native - This is a pure DSD mode. The level is 6 db lower than the maximum CD level and the volume does not go over 100.
Optimized - This mode includes some gain, so is 1 db lower than the maximum CD level with full volume possible.
Analog Input – The analog input can be off, volume controlled, or bypassed. If the Analog Input should be passed through the Select DAC
without the Select DAC changing the volume, it should be set to Bypassed. If the Select DAC should control the level of the Analog
input, it should be set to "controlled." If not used, leave off.
Startup Volume - This is the volume setting that is set upon power up.
Switching Mode – There are three switching mode options in the DAC. Two of the modes have a "smart" feature. The "smart mode"
will only allow inputs that have been active at least once since the DAC was powered up. If only one input is connected to the DAC,
the only input that can be selected with the input buttons is the one input that is connected and had a valid signal at least once. If the
Analog input is enabled in the menu, it will show up as a valid and active input always.
• Manual with smart mode – This mode will power up in "Auto" but as soon as the first input is detected, it will switch to that
input. It will not switch away from this input unless the input buttons are pressed. This combined with the smart mode makes it
great for doing A-B tests. If there were only two active inputs, when the input button on the remote is pressed it will only switch
between the two inputs that were at one point active and it will not switch between any other inputs that were not used and will
not switch to auto mode.
• Auto with smart mode – This is very similar to the above method. The only difference is, auto can be selected and the DAC will
auto switch between active inputs.
• Auto with all inputs – This is very similar to the above method. The only difference is that the DAC will only switch to any installed
inputs that are currently active. It does not remember what inputs have been active previously.
(NOTE: Priority switching of inputs is based on the POSITION of the input modules in the DAC. The ANALOG input is the lowest
priority. Module location A is the lowest and Module location D is the highest priority. So put sources of background music like streamers
lower than a CD transport so the CD will interrupt the background music which can be left playing.)
Restore DAC Settings – This will restore all settings in the DAC to factory default settings.
Customer Information – This screen shows the distributor name, serial number, and year of manufacture
DAC Software Revision – This screen shows the revision number of the firmware currently installed in the Select DAC.
Input Card A Info – This screen shows the input name and firmware version. If the Network Renderer is installed, the IP Address will
be displayed here.
Input Card B Info – Same as above.
Input Card C Info – Same as above.
Input Card D Info – Same as above.
Output Card Info – Will show if the Balanced or Single-Ended module is installed.
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