Musical Fidelity M1 SDAC Instructions For Use Manual

Musical Fidelity M1 SDAC Instructions For Use Manual

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Instructions for use
Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M1 SDAC.
The M1 SDAC consists of a 32 bit DAC and a sample rate converter which asynchronously up-samples all incoming
data rates to 192 kHz. This moves the digital artefacts to well outside the audio band, allowing easy removal without
detriment to the top end of the audio band. Our well tuned filtering circuit gives immeasurably small jitter, noise and
distortion artefacts allowing astounding imaging, detail and transparency, to deliver all music types exactly as the
artist originally intended. This new design now takes into account different sampli
ng frequencies with the upper audio
bandwidth now extending to 90 kHz for 192 kHz natively sampled input signals.
The M1 SDAC fully asynchronous USB input copes with files up to 24-bit 192 kHz sample rate input. This takes full
advantage of the higher quality re
cordings now available. It works with personal computers running Microsoft
Windows®, Linux and Apple® OS.
An aptX® capable Bluetooth A2DP receiver has been included. aptX® is a high quality Bluetooth link. It features full
bandwidth sound, for wireless connection to Bluetooth-capable products, such as mob
ile phones, computers, etc.
The Bluetooth receiver is also backward-compatible with non-aptX® Bluetooth devices.
M1 SDAC has been carefully designed to be partnered with other M1, M3 and M6 products. It also matches well with
M8 and M1 se
ries products. Using any of these combinations will yield one of the best high-fidelity systems available
at any price.
Used carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction.
Dust regularly with a so
ft duster or soft brush, but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may
harm the surface finish.
If
there are any questions about the audio system, please consult the dealer who is there to help and advise.

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  • Page 1 90 kHz for 192 kHz natively sampled input signals. The M1 SDAC fully asynchronous USB input copes with files up to 24-bit 192 kHz sample rate input. This takes full advantage of the higher quality re cordings now available.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Section Page Safety Information – Mains plug (UK only), modification warning General advice – Installation precautions Disposal information – EU disposal information – Introduction, cleaning, installation, power connections, audio Installation connections, digital connections Facilities and connections – Illustrations - main unit front & rear panels Remote –...
  • Page 4: Issue

    • If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used. WARNING: MODIFICATIONS THIS PRODUCT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Issue 4...
  • Page 5: Installation Precautions

    Heed all warnings shown on the back of the product. • Only connect the M1 SDAC to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the unit. • Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your audio equipment the mains supply is switched off.
  • Page 6: Item Disposal Information

    ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION DISPOSAL The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back panel of the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment please separate the product from other waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe manner.
  • Page 7: Power Connections

    Power Connections The M1 SDAC is supplied with a standard IEC mains cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of the unit. Audio input connections RCA audio inputs AUX 1, AUX 2: Use good quality shielded RCA phono audio cables (fully connected at both ends - signal and ground), for optimum signal transfer.
  • Page 8 FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS POWER Mains ON/STBY button and LEDs IR remote control sensor lens DISPLAY Window HEADPHONE ¼”/5.25mm stereo Jack socket ROTARY CONTROL volume and input select BLUETOOTH RP-SMA antenna socket 13 RCA PRE OUTPUTS left and right USB asynchronous digital input 14 OPTICAL digital output AES BALANCED digital input 15 COAXIAL digital output...
  • Page 9: Remote Control Handset

    REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET The universal remote control shown below enables functions from this and related units to be operated from a convenient distance. Equivalent buttons on the remote control have the same functions as those on the front panel of the unit. Other functions are only available by remote control.
  • Page 10: Switch On And Operation

    Once the M1 SDAC unit is correctly wired up, and plugged into mains, the orange STBY led should be lit. In this mode the M1 SDAC is consuming a minimal amount of power. It may be left in this state indefinitely without harm.
  • Page 11: Analogue Inputs And Outputs

    ANALOGUE INPUTS & OUTPUTS AUX 1 input To use the AUX1 input, press AUX 1 on the remote control. To select from the front panel, press the volume control in to access the source select menu and rotate control until AUXILLIARY 1 is next to the flashing square. Note: Currently set input is indicated by a tick, which in the example below is AUX 2 √AUXILIARY 2 Then press the volume control to confirm the input.
  • Page 12: Digital Inputs

    N.B. For devices with “Surround Sound” digital outputs, it may be necessary to set such device outputs to “2 channel” or “stereo” PCM or similar in order to pass on the correct stream to the M1 SDAC. AES BALANCED input To use the AES BALANCED input, press AES button on the remote control.
  • Page 13: Digital Outputs And Analogue To Digital Conversion

    DIGITAL OUTPUTS Digital Outputs and Analogue to Digital Conversion. ANALOGUE inputs are converted to digital internally by an analogue to digital converter. This allows the passing on of the selected ANALOGUE input signals to another DAC, processor, or recording unit digitally. The unit may therefore be used as an analogue to digital converter, passing on the ANALOGUE as well as DIGITAL input signal to another DAC, processor, or recording unit digitally.
  • Page 14: Bluetooth

    You do not need to do anything on the M1 SDAC other than ensure it is ON. If the DAC is not listed, try refreshing the list in the Bluetooth device, and check that the M1 SDAC is on (i.e. not in standby).
  • Page 15: Bluetooth

    All devs removed The M1 SDAC will prompt if the device is to be “Forgotten” or not. This is best used to forget devices that are not likely to be used again with the M1 SDAC. Up to 16 devices can be remembered so there is plenty of space for different devices under normal use.
  • Page 16: Usb Input

    N.B. This shows the actual raw sample rate of the digital data going into the M1 SDAC; which is not necessarily the same as the original source material sample rate as stored on the computer. Also computer software and settings can dictate actual sample rate coming from computer USB port.
  • Page 17: Rename Inputs

    To rename an input, enter the "select input" menu by pressing the selector knob. The renaming feature uses the M1 SDAC remote CD player section grey buttons in addition to the blue DAC buttons. Rotate the selector knob to show the input to be renamed opposite the blinking cursor on the top line of the display.
  • Page 18: Rename Inputs

    The CD player may now be used as normal. Factory state The M1 SDAC can be reset to factory default. This makes it easy to reset all input names and all level-matched input settings, as well as erase the paired Bluetooth devices list.
  • Page 19: Usb Setup

    Select the MF USB 2.0 Audio Out entry as your output device. The MF USB Audio output is now ready for use with your favourite media player software. N.B. You may still need to set 3 party software to “use” the M1 SDAC for playback. Consult software instructions for details on how to do this. Issue 4...
  • Page 20: Usb Setup

    MF USB Audio out will now play all sounds and music. N.B. You may still need to set some media software to “use” the M1 SDAC for playback. Consult software instructions for details on how to do this.
  • Page 21: Service Pack 3

    SERVICE PACK 3 FOR WINDOWS® XP ® Service Pack Requirements for Microsoft Windows This product will work with Windows XP installations that have been updated to SERVICE PACK 3 (also known simply as “SP3”). ® If you already have Windows XP Service Pack 3 installed you may skip this section and go on to next page ®...
  • Page 22: Driver Install

    XP driver Connect the MF USB Audio output to a spare USB port on your computer. Insert the Musical Fidelity MF USB Audio driver disk into the CDROM of your computer. It will auto run, if CD auto run is enabled on your computer.
  • Page 23 DRIVER INSTALL – WINDOWS® XP If for any reason the unit is not plugged in or not detected, the message below will pop up. Check the device is plugged in (and switched on, if applicable) and press “Next”. Click “Install” to Confirm install location (There is usually no reason to change the offered destination folder). Issue 4 Page 23 of 47...
  • Page 24 DRIVER INSTALL – WINDOWS® XP DRIVER INSTALL – WINDOWS® XP The setup program will copy over files required for the installation. The below message will show. Please click Continue Anyway. The display now shows “Setup was completed”, and “Preinstallation successful”. Click “Next”.
  • Page 25 “No, not this time”, then click “Next”. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”. Click “Next”. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear for “Musical Fidelity MF USB 2.0 Audio out”, then a sub-window “Hardware Installation” appears Issue 4 Page 25 of 47...
  • Page 26: Driver Install

    DRIVER INSTALL – WINDOWS® XP Ignore the warning and press “Continue Anyway” ® Windows copies the driver files into the correct places in its system directory. When copying is completed the following box will appear: Click “Finish”. A pop-up on the task bar says: “Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.” This indicates the unit has been recognised correctly by the computer and is ready for use.
  • Page 27: Settings

    24 bits at 192 kHz sample rate. N.B. You may still need to set 3 party software to “use” the M1 SDAC for playback. Consult software instructions for details on how to do this. Issue 4...
  • Page 28: Driver Uninstall

    DRIVER UNINSTALL – WINDOWS® XP ® Windows XP uninstalling software ® To remove the driver and its associated software, go to Windows Control Panel. Click on MF USB 2.0 Audio Out USB Audio Driver then click “Remove”. The uninstaller runs, showing: Click “Uninstall”...
  • Page 29: Driver Uninstall

    DRIVER UNINSTALL – WINDOWS® XP Click “Finish”. Driver removal is now complete. Issue 4 Page 29 of 47...
  • Page 30: Driver Install

    Connect the MF USB Audio to a spare USB port on your computer. Cancel the pop-up window that may appear asking where to look for the driver. Insert the Musical Fidelity MF USB Audio driver disk into the CDROM of your computer.
  • Page 31 DRIVER INSTALL – WINDOWS® VISTA/7 Click Next. The install program will take a look at the system configuration to prepare for setup If for any reason the unit is not plugged, in or not detected, the message below will pop up Check the device is plugged in (and switched on, if applicable) and press “Next”.
  • Page 32 DRIVER INSTALL – WINDOWS® VISTA/7 Click “Install” to confirm install location.(There is usually no reason to change the offered destination folder). The setup program will copy over files required for the installation. The display now shows “Setup was completed”, and “Preinstallation successful”. Click “Next”.
  • Page 33: Driver Install

    DRIVER INSTALL – WINDOWS® VISTA/7 Click “Finish”. A pop-up on the task bar says: “Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.” This indicates the unit has been recognised correctly by the computer and is ready for use. Issue 4 Page 33 of 47...
  • Page 34: Settings

    24 bits at 192 kHz sample rate. N.B. You may still need to set 3 party software to “use” the M1 SDAC for playback. Consult software instructions for details on how to do this. Issue 4...
  • Page 35: Uninstall

    UNINSTALL – WINDOWS® VISTA/7 ® ® Windows Vista / Windows 7 uninstalling software To remove the driver and associated software, go to Control Panel - Programs and Features. Click on MF USB 2.0 Audio Out USB Audio Driver then click “uninstall”. The uninstaller runs, showing: Click “Uninstall”...
  • Page 36: Uninstall

    UNINSTALL – WINDOWS® VISTA/7 Click “Finish”. Driver removal is now complete. Issue 4 Page 36 of 47...
  • Page 37: Additional Settings

    ADDITIONAL SETTINGS – WINDOWS® ® Software Overview for Windows Machines These settings are for advanced use only. In most cases the default settings are suitable for normal playback. The following is given for reference only. Third party software if enabled may override or be affected by changes in these settings.
  • Page 38 This shows the product name and the manufacturer. It also shows the revision (Revision ID) of the currently installed MF USB 2.0 Audio Out firmware. The Musical Fidelity unique vendor ID and the MF USB Audio product's ID are shown.
  • Page 39: Additional Settings

    ADDITIONAL SETTINGS – WINDOWS® Streaming Mode The USB driver provides a facility to continuously stream samples to the USB device even when audio is not being played. When no audio is playing, zero-samples are continuously sent out. In this mode both the host PC and the MF USB 2.0 Audio Out interface will use a little more power and the MF USB 2.0 Audio Out will continue to consume bandwidth on the USB port it's using.
  • Page 40 Please check device is listed in device manager (Windows®) or in Sound, audio devices for MAC OS X. Make sure the Musical Fidelity USB audio device is selected as the default OUTPUT device. Check USB port functions with another device.
  • Page 41: Specifications

    192 kHz Asynchronous USB Audio support driver for Windows® XP, Vista and 7. Remote Control M1 SDAC type Batteries AAA type (2 off) Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. E&OE. Issue 4 Page 41 of 47...
  • Page 42: Bluetooth Antenna

    Bluetooth enabled computer. The device contained within the M1 SDAC is Class 2 which works up to 90ft. (30 Meters) assuming clear line of sight with a similarly specified Class 2 transmitter devices. Walls, partitions and local interference may reduce this range somewhat.
  • Page 43 MANUAL HISTORY RELEASE DATE CHANGES Issue 1 December 2012 issue Issue 2 January 2013 Back pages added Issue 3 February 2013 Analogue inputs added Issue 4 February 2013 DAC specs updated Microsoft and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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