Start your DSC ........................... 4 4.2. Touchscreen functionalities ......................5 Use your DSC as a D/A Converter with an external digital source ..........6 Use DSC as a digital pre-amplifier ......................8 Remote control ............................9 Use of the mConnect App ........................10 Technical Specifications .........................
1 Unpacking Your DSC is packed in a specific carton box and protected from the shocks by a couple of specially designed foams. Carefully unpack the machine and be careful about the weight. For more security the help of a second operator may be useful.
2 Safety Instructions Warnings In order to avoid any risks of fire or electrical shocks, maintain the unit in a dry place. Do not expose to humidity. Before connecting and operating the product, please read attentively the present manual. The power supply generates dangerous voltages for the human body: Do not introduce any metallic object through the airings, nor on connectors.
3 Quick Start The DSC internal power supply is adjusted at the factory for a nominal voltage corresponding to the electrical network of your country. Install the DSC unit on a Hi-Fi rack or on a stable and strong support.
4.2. Start your DSC After having carefully plugged all necessary connexions, start your DSC using the main switch [1]. With the Ethernet connexion, your DSC will automatically connect you your network and to internet. Alternatively, you may use a Wi-Fi USB dongle on the USB1 or USB2 inputs. Setting the dongle is available in the...
Touchscreen functionalities Your DSC is equipped with a capacitive touchscreen of 5 inches in diagonal. NEVER clean the touchscreen with any detergent or cleaning liquids. ONLY use a microfiber or soft cloth slightly moistened. All the functions of your DSC can be activated by the touchscreen.
Use your DSC as a D/A Converter with an external digital source DSC has a high-resolution asynchronous USB input allowing to read digital files up to 32 bits / 384 kHz and DSD files up to DSD 512 (DSD x8 = 22.5 MHz). The USB input accepts all formats, unlike the standard digital inputs, which only accept files up to 24 bits / 192 kHz.
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Important note about computer drivers: DSC is automatically recognized by all systems operating under MacOs (Apple) or Linux, once the USB input is plugged. For systems operated by Windows, a driver needs to be installed on your computer. The drivers can be downloaded from our website (Products/Downloads).
5 Use DSC as a digital pre-amplifier The DSC embeds the Leedh Processing technology, which is the first lossless volume controller. Thus, you may use it in addition of your integrated amplifier or pre-amplifier, or even with a direct connexion to your stereo power amplifier.
6 Remote control Carefully unpack the Métronome standard remote and insert the provided LR03 AAA batteries This infra-red remote functions under RC5 protocol, so it may interfere with your other devices functioning under the same transmission protocol. Stand-by Functions accessible after clicking on the [AMP] touch : [VOL+] / [VOL-] adjust the volume with Leedh Processing Functions accessible after clicking on [CD] touch : change the active digital input...
, Device Setup/ WiFi Network Selection) Firmware update : connect the DSC on the mConnect control app, then press on “Player” and go to the settings. If the firmware needs update, a message pops-up, press “YES” and wait during the installation process...
8 Technical Specifications D/A Conversion ESS9038PRO conversion processor Network Inputs 1 x Ethernet 2 x USB Digital Inputs 1 x AES EBU 1 x S/P DIF 1 x Optical 1 x I²S HDMI Unbalanced RCA 1.4 to 3 V RMS Analog Outputs Balanced XLR 1.4 to 3V RMS Touchscreen...
9 Warranty Métronome Technologie guarantees the components of your Métronome DSC for 2 years from the date of purchase. In the event of a product failure, Métronome Technologie will repair, readjust and should the event arise, replace the units providing that all the clauses contained in the Warranty are met.
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