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Carefully remove your device from the packaging. Store the packaging in a secure, dry place: if you need to return your device to the vendor you will require the original packaging. 1.1 Front and top The M-100 amplifier has two displays so that it can be controlled from any position. The displays will automatically adjust to whichever position the amplifier is in (e.g. flat, attached to wall).
1.2 BACK Trigger Mains power ROOM EQ supply Coaxial mic plug input Fuse Turntable input Optical input Sub-out Line level input AES - EBU input USB input Balanced input Left binding post I²S inputs Pre-out LAN input USB update input Right binding post OVERVIEW...
1.3 Sides (ventilation) The M-100 amplifier should be positioned so that it can receive sufficient ventilation. Do not obstruct the air vents on the side of your amplifier. You should leave at least 10cm of space around the air vents.
1.4 Bottom You will find a connection guide under your M-100 amplifier which illustrates all of the input and ouput terminals available. Take note that the M-100 has spiked feets. It can harm your furniture. Use the included rubber pads to avoid damage.
1.5 Infrared remote control ON / OFF Mute Ajust volume Input selector Change display size « Bluetooth Connect » - Press and release : pairing will start - Press and hold (for 10 seconds then release) : clear Bluetooth memory OVERVIEW...
2.1 Phono input for a vinyl turntable The « PHONO » input on the M-100 amplifier is compatible with MM and MC cartridges. You can select the correct cartridge for your turntable using the switch located on the back of the amplifier.
Balanced XLR analogue input The M-100’s « BALANCED» input can be used to connect any device with symmetrical analogue output. Balanced XLR analogue input CONNECTIONS...
Coaxial digital input The M-100’s « COAX » input can be used to connect any device with an SPDIF coaxial output. The signal should be a PCM stereo signal up to 32bit/768kHz. Coaxial Digital input CONNECTIONS...
2.5 Optical digital input The M-100’s « OPTO » input can be used to connect any device with a TOSlink digital connection. The signal should be a PCM stereo signal up to 24bit/192kHz Optical digital input CONNECTIONS...
AES-EBU Input The M-100’s « AES » input can be used to connect any device with an AES-EBU connection on XLR. The signal should be a PCM stereo signal up to 32bit/768kHz. AES - EBU input CONNECTIONS...
USB Input (Type B) The M-100’s « USB » input can be used to connect any computer with a USB port. The signal should be a PCM stereo signal up to 32bit/768kHz or DSD/DSD-DoP up to 11.2MHz. A USB driver will be required for any computer using Windows. You can download the driver from the M-One page on the Microme- ga website.
Bluetooth® aptX® connection The M-100’s « BT » connection can be used to wirelessly connect smartphones, tablets, computers or MP3 players with Bluetooth®. The Bluetooth® link is compatible with aptX® for the best sound quality. To make this manual easier to read, the term «...
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The following time you select the BT input : • If the Bluetooth® on your smartphone is turned on, the connection will work automatically once you select the ‘BT’ button on the amplifier using the remote. NB : Bluetooth® is a « point to point » connection. This means that if a tablet is already connected to the amplifier, you will not be able to connect your smartphone at the same time.
2.1 0 LAN Connection The M-100 can receive music via its network socket (LAN). In order to do this you must connect an Ethernet cable between your modem/router (Internet box) and the M-ONE. You should use DLNA/UPnP compatible software (e.g. JRiver) on your computer to send music to the M-One.
2.11 Speaker connections The amplifier’s terminal block is compatible with naked cables, banana plugs and fork plugs. Naked cables : reveal approx. 10mm of naked cable. Unscrew the terminal block until there is a gap and insert the cable. Screw the block back into place Banana plugs : once you have attached the banana plugs to the cable, insert the plug into the centre of the terminal.
This headphone terminal is compatible with the « binaural » process which is available as an option. Micromega has researched HTRF (Head Related Transfer Function) in order to reproduce the original sound scene (in front of you).
2.13 Subwoofer output You can connect a Subwoofer to the RCA Sub-Out input. This input has a low pass filter with a limiting frequency of 400 Hz. You should control the cutoff frequency and the volume using the control panel on your subwoofer. Sortie sub-out CONNECTIONS...
Pre-out line out If you are using an external power amplifier, please use XLR cables to connect it to the Pre-out terminals. The volume of the Pre-Out terminals is variable and follows the volume indicated on your M-100 amplifier. Pre-out...
2.1 5 Trigger sockets Trigger sockets enable the use of the amplifier as part of a home automation system. Trigger IN : Can be used with control voltages from 5 to 12V. The amplifier turns on when this voltage is running through it and off when it isn’t.
2.1 6 Mains power supply We recommend you connect all of your music sources and speakers before connecting the power supply. Use the power cable supplied with your amplifier. Check that the mains supply on the label (packaging or underneath the device) matches the mains supply in situ.
2.17 Fuse If you are having electrical problems you may need to change the fuse. Please replace it with an identical fuse to the one originally supplied. Use a flat screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder. If after changing the fuse, it blows again, please contact your vendor. Fuse CONNECTIONS...
Press the button on the top left of the amplifier. • Red light will turn off on the product After a few seconds you should see the ‘Micromega’ logo appear on the displays. To turn off your amplifier, use the same process.
Choosing your source Point the infrared remote control at the device and use it to select your music source. You can use the buttons at the top of the amplifier to do this if you prefer. The main display (fig. 1) shows which input is active (USB), the volume (20) and any specifications of the input signal (only for digital signals).
Adjusting the balance Adjusting the balance enables you to compensate for any dissymmetry in the two speakers related to your listening position. The volume can be adjusted to be louder on one side than the other (6dB on each side). Adjusting the balance effects all sources.
Adjusting sensitivity Adjusting sensitivity enables you to compensate for a signal level difference between your sources (+ or - 6 dB). LINE This adjustment is particular to each input. You should be connected to the source you wish to adjust before starting (in this example we are adjusting the LINE terminal).
Scroll through the list of predefined names and choose the name which you feel suits your source best. You can confirm any adjustments by selecting ‘OK’ or cancel them using ‘<’. Fig. 2 NB: Renaming of all inputs can be done through the Micromega app USER GUIDE...
Fig. 1 - Turn off your M-100 and disconnect it from the mains. - Insert the USB key 1 into port 1 at the back of the M-100 - Reconnect the mains, the update will start (fig.1) Micromega M-one software update...
4. Specifications Amplifier size Amplifier weight Packaging (box) Packaging (overbox) Width : 430 mm Net weight : 9 kg Width : 685 mm Width : 735 mm Depth : 350 mm Gross weight : 10,7 kg Depth : 542 mm Depth : 600 mm Height (with spikes) : 56 mm Height : 85 mm...
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Speaker output residual noise, open input 8 Ohms : under 160 µV 4 Ohms : under 200 µV Output impedance @250Hz under 8 Ohms 15mΩ Damping factor Sup. à 500 Total harmony distorsion THD, 8 Ohms, 63 Hz : under 0,001% THD, 8 Ohms, 1 kHz : under 0,005% THD, 8 Ohms, 10 kHz :...
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Channels separation Crosstalk, 1kHz under 96dB Crosstalk, 10kHz under 80dB Analog input sensitivity Phono MM, 47 kOhms 12 mVRMS Phono MC, 110 Ohms 1,2 mVRMS Analogue : 1,4 VRMS Balanced : 1,7 VRMS Sub-out output Cut-off frequency : 400 Hz SPECIFICATIONS...
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