Dac Mode - Chord DAVE Manual

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DAC mode

With headphones disconnected,
DAC mode is selectable. Select
DAC mode by holding down the
right and left buttons for two
seconds.
As the output level is fixed within
DAC mode, the volume dial (and
remote control volume) will no
longer respond.
DAC mode can be employed
when used within a conventional
audio system, where an external
preamplifier is present. When
this mode is selected, a 3 V
unbalanced and 6 V balanced
RMS line-level signal will be
present.
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6.1 Playback modes
6.2 Headphone mode
6.4
Before connecting DAVE to
other components, for example,
a preamplifier or amplifier,
please consult the respective
user manual, as they may
require a signal less than 2.5
V RMS to provide optimum
performance. If you require a
line-level signal, less than 2.5
V, please use Preamplification
mode to attenuate the signal as
appropriate.
Volume
plus Phase Pos
L ON Display 1
D DAVE
DAC mode
6.3 Preamplification mode
6.4 DAC mode
When changing from DAC/
Preamp mode, please give DAVE
time to switch between modes.
Stop all playback at this time.
NOTE: As the
output level is fixed
on DAC mode, the
volume wheel will become
unresponsive.
WARNING: Never
connect any device
incapable of
attenuating a line level signal
to DAVE in DAC mode. Doing
so could result in permanent
damage to any connected
equipment, along with your
hearing.
WARNING: For
the protection of
your hearing and
equipment, please do not
navigate between the
Preamp and DAC modes or
have music playing without
disconnecting DAVE from
any other device or a source