Mqa - Master Quality Authenticated; Remote; The Manhattan Ii Dac Apple Remote Setup - MyTek Manhattan II Owner's Manual

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8.2.14 DSD FILTER (DSD Filter Bandwidth)
• AUTO – the filter is selected automatically depending on DSD rate: for DSDx64 - LO, DSDx128
- MED, x256 – HI. It is highly recommended to leave this option enabled.
• LO - 47,44 kHZ IIR Filter
• MED - 60kHz IIR Filter
• HI - 70 kHz IIR Filter
8.2.15 AUTO OFF
(Display Auto Off) - 3s / 5s / 10s / 15s / 30s / 45s / 60s / 90s / - sets the
interval when the display is turned off. It is still possible to listen to music while the display is off. To
return to the main screen press any button on the frontpanel (including Vol knob).
8.2.16 BRIGHTNESS
– (1 - 16) this allows to adjust the brightness of the display.
8.2.17 AUTO RET (Auto Return)
– determines the time of returning to the main screen.
8.2.18 Remote (Remote Control mode)
• OFF - the "Remote" function is turned off
• RC5 - the "Remote" is turned on, standard RC5 compatible r-controllers can be used
• NEC (Apple) - the „Remote" is turned on, Apple remote can be used (included in the bundle)
8.2.19 Remote Addr (Remote Address)
Available only when „Remote" is acitvated. It is found automatically when you press the remote
controller button.
8.2.20 SERIAL NO. - shows unique serial number of the unit
8.2.21 FMWR (Firmware) - shows the firmware version installed in the DAC
Note! All of the above settings can
also be changed by using the Mytek
Control Panel application.
Mytek Manhattan II DAC User's Manual

9. MQA - Master Quality Authenticated

The Manhattan II DAC is capable to decode MQA files. The option can be activated in the
Manhattan II DAC menu. The colour of the MQA logo indicates if the MQA streaming is detected.
• Grey logo – MQA not found, MQA stream is not detected
• Green logo – MQA valid, the MQA is detected
• Blue logo – MQA authored, the MQA is detected and the file is fully authenticated. You can be
sure you are hearing exactly what the artist approved in the studio
What is MQA?
MQA is audio recording and compression format created by Meridian Audio. It is also a new sophisticated
method of digitally storing recorded music as a file that is small and convenient to download or even
stream. There are no sonic sacrifices that are usually associated with compressed files. What this
basically means is that high resolution audio streaming could finally be a reality, with songs being
able to be delivered exactly how they were recorded in the studio, without requiring huge amounts of
bandwidth to deliver.
How does MQA work?
MQA can pack up the information from a lossless 24-bit 192kHz PCM file into the sort of space needed
for a 24-bit / 44.1KHz stream. In practice, MQA is delivered to listeners as a typical lossless file, such
as FLAC or Apple Lossless at 44kHz or 48kHz at 24 bits.

10. Remote

The Mytek Manhattan II DAC is infrared remote ready and will work with any Aluminum Apple Remote
or any Universal Remote Control using the Philips RC5 standard.
• OFF
• RC5
• NEC (Apple)

10.1 The Manhattan II DAC Apple Remote Setup

1. Turn the knob around until you see „Remote" menu then press the third button to activate the
menu.
2. Choose „NEC" option. „Remote Addr" appears on the left.
3. Activate „Remote Addr" menu by pressing the fourth button. The menu should be backlited with
blue colour.
4. Press the center (Enter) button on the Apple Remote.
5. Done! - the Apple remote is paired.
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