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HiFi DAC quick start guide
Please read this manual before operating the
Please read this manual before operating the unit.
unit.
The Grimm Audio UC1 is a high quality Mastering and
Mixing Universal Converter offering very broad digital
application functionality. This 'quick guide' covers the
specific functionality for use in an Audiophile System.
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- Page 1 The Grimm Audio UC1 is a high quality Mastering and Mixing Universal Converter offering very broad digital application functionality. This ‘quick guide’ covers the specific functionality for use in an Audiophile System. HiFi DAC quick start guide Please read this manual before operating the Please read this manual before operating the unit.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Signal Connections 3. Operation 4. Menus 5. Source Routing & Settings Examples Quick Start Guide UC1-HiFi © Grimm Audio... -
Page 3: Introduction
XLR Analog Loudspeaker Connection : DAC - The Primary Function The UC1 offers 3 analog XLR outputs. One of these output USB Connection : pairs, preferably “Ana Out 3|4”, can connect directly to a The “rear” USB input [ Input 6 ] as well as the “front” USB pair of active loudspeakers via their respective XLR inputs. - Page 4 Although not typical in the Hifi Universe, please note that the UC1 offers several This is not really an issue as in almost all cases the UC1 as interesting Pro Audio monitor settings such as “Mono”, a standalone DAC will be connected to modern HiFi “Side”, and “Stereo Swap”.
- Page 5 This may be useful only if the UC1 is connected to a pair of headphones. The majority of HiFi audio headphones are active loudspeakers, and where it is not connected to a far less demanding and, as such, the UC1 will Preamplifier >...
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Page 6: Signal Connections
Headphone eg. MP3 Player Server/Laptop Settings Settings Controls Controls Controls F = Functions Source VOL / MUTE VOL / MUTE VOL / MUTE P = Preferences Volume POLARITY Note : Z=1Mohm POLARITY Display Quick Start Guide UC1-HiFi © Grimm Audio... - Page 7 Output CTL Output CTL Output CTL AES>RCA Cable VOL / MUTE VOL / MUTE VOL / MUTE POLARITY USB In #1 Clock Out Server/Laptop CD Transport Controls Example VOL / MUTE CEC TL2N Quick Start Guide UC1-HiFi © Grimm Audio...
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Page 8: Operation
Keep pressing the main dial while turning it to change the monitor source. All inputs and outputs can Most functions of the UC1 are adjusted via the main dial be selected. Their name is shown in the display and and the two control buttons on its left side. - Page 9 ‘0’ level of the UC1, you can change it in menu takes place in the DSP of the loudspeaker. In all other P2 (see chapter 6. Menus). cases the volume control is in the DSP of the UC1. At volume setting ‘+8’...
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Page 10: Menus
To move to the next tab, press the top button ‘next tab’. To exit Grimm LS1 customers, please note that the UC1 cannot the menu, press the bottom button ‘exit’. Note that the... - Page 11 LS1 PC Remote software with the UC1. It is not possible • Foldback. When in the main screen - as a quick access to combine the UC1 with the LS1r hardware controller feature - a single press of the bottom button turns off and and LS1i USB interface.
- Page 12 (normally the USB host When ‘no’, the UC1 will maintain the clock rate that it controls the UC1 clock). It allows you to choose all found when first slaving to the selected clock source.
- Page 13 18 dBu or 24 dBu as maximum modulation (0 The P1 menu is the first of three Preference menus. dBFS) input voltage. The default is 18 dBu (all UC1 outputs These are settings that are usually only changed to tailor have a maximum modulation at 18 dBu).
- Page 14 USB 9&10, decrease on others. The UC1 polarity switch can be without any digital volume control. The 2nd out and used to achieve a positive polarity with your...
- Page 15 ‘0 dB’ reference playback level. The default setting is -8 dB, which means that the UC1 monitor output has 8 dB of gain available above the reference setting. If you need more or less ‘excess gain’, you may change it here.
- Page 16 This menu shows the hardware and firmware versions brightness of the display from 1 to 10. of your UC1. It also shows if the UC1 is booted in LS1 mode or PMC mode. • Display auto dim. If auto dim is turned on the display will turn off a few seconds after a control is used.
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Page 17: Source Routing & Settings Examples
Figure 2a on page 18 shows the routing diagram of the Figure 2c on page 20 shows the routing diagram of the UC1 for the USB1 input connection on the rear panel. UC1 for the Grimm MU1 connected to AES3 Dig 1/2. - Page 18 ”autoswitch clock” compare mode : ref level : - 12.0dB master 44.1 exit master 44.1 exit under F2 is set to “yes”. Quick Start Guide UC1-HiFi © Grimm Audio Figure 2a UC1- HiFi internal routing.
- Page 19 ”autoswitch clock” compare mode : ref level : - 12.0dB master 44.1 exit master 44.1 exit under F2 is set to “yes”. Quick Start Guide UC1-HiFi © Grimm Audio Figure 2b UC1- HiFi internal routing.
- Page 20 ”autoswitch clock” compare mode : ref level : - 12.0dB master 44.1 exit master 44.1 exit under F2 is set to “yes”. Quick Start Guide UC1-HiFi © Grimm Audio Figure 2c UC1- HiFi internal routing.
- Page 21 ”autoswitch clock” compare mode : ref level : - 12.0dB master 44.1 exit master 44.1 exit under F2 is set to “yes”. Quick Start Guide UC1-HiFi © Grimm Audio Figure 2d UC1- HiFi internal routing.
- Page 22 Grimm Audio BV The Netherlands +31 40 213 1562 info@grimmaudio.com www.grimmaudio.com...
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