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Getting Started Quickly
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CONNECTING POWER
The MiniDAC operates from a high quality external switching power
supply, included with the unit. Connect the power supply to the "POWER"
connection on the back of the MinDAC and to a convenient AC Outlet. As
the power supply's AC input voltage is automatically sensed, it may be
connected to virtually any AC power outlet found worldwide without concern
for voltage settings or fuse ratings.
Alternatively, any regulated 6-14 volt DC power supply capable of providing
1.25 amps of current will properly power the MiniDAC.
QUICKSTART
1) Connect the S/PDIF coaxial or optical output of a CD player to the
appropriate S/PDIF or Optical connector on the Mini-DAC
2) Connect a pair of headphones to the front panel
3) Set the POWER switch to "ALL" (thus enabling all Mini-DAC outputs);
the unit will express it's eagerness to lock to a digital input by rapidly
scrolling all LEDs in a mesmerizing pattern – quick, let's get an input
going!
4) Assuming that a CD player has been connected to MiniDAC's S/PDIF
coaxial input, set the INPUT SELECT knob to S/PDIF CX. The W(ide)
and N(arrow) LOCK LEDs and the 44.1Khz SAMPLE RATE LED
should illuminate.
5) Adjust the LEVEL knob for a comfortable listening level.
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USING THIS MANUAL
While the regularly scheduled manual runs
in the adjacent text, in-depth explanations,
operational warnings and other digressions
will be presented in these columns.
In this manual, parameters are defi ned
as the operational characteristics of the
MiniDAC, and are capitalized in this
manner : INPUT SELECT.
"Values" are defi ned as the available
options for each parameter – for
example, the parameter LOCK has the
values Wide and Narrow. Values are
italicized in this manner: S/PDIF.
"Settings" are defi ned as the entire set of
output
parameters and values.
SYMBOLS:
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The exclamation mark alerts
the user to potential pitfalls
of operation.
The musical note indicates
in-depth explanations.
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