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Bel Canto Design Limited. Bel Canto Design Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Trademarks used in this publication: Bel Canto and the Bel Canto logo are registered trademarks of Bel Canto Design Limited.
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Explanation of symbols used in this manual or on the TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS APPARATUS rear/underside of the apparatus: FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHALL REMAIN READILY ACCESSIBLE.
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Always ensure the fuse cover is fitted. If the fuse cover is This appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable 10 amp missing do not use the plug. Contact your Bel Canto mains plug. The plug contains a 10 amp fuse. If the fuse retailer to obtain a replacement fuse cover.
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Bel Canto products are automatically covered by a 90 day factory warranty that covers all internal parts and labor. Register online (http://www.belcantodesign.com/Belcanto_Warranty.html) within 30 days of purchase from an authorized dealer to automatically extend your warranty for 2 years starting from the date of purchase. If you do not have web access, please contact your dealer for assistance.
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The application of optimized dither insures that the analog output noise floor maintains a clean sound, devoid of any tones or artifacts. The DAC2.5 can provide an optimum solution with the addition of a...
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Fixed Output Operating Mode: firmware revision. Pressing the rear panel Fixed/Variable Output switch to the in position will set the DAC2.5 in a fixed output operating mode. This mode is used when driving an analog preamp or integrated amplifier input. The volume control function is then provided by the associated preamplifier or integrated amplifier.
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ON or OFF and then hitting ENTER. To access all DAC2.5 control features press the button marked DAC towards the bottom of the remote control. (The Main CD controls will still operate in the DAC, PRE and Tuner modes.) PGM: Enter program mode.
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Soft Mute is indicated by the word SOFT overwritten on the volume level display. Hard mute over-writes the level display with MUTE. The Mute function will Punch Through to any Bel Canto unit set in Variable Output mode. Number Buttons: Use for direct input selection.
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When all connections to and from the unit have been made then double check everything before plugging the DAC2.5 into the power source. After turning on, the DAC2.5 will go through its display check and show the software revision number. The unit will be in Soft Mute with the AES input selected. The volume will be set to 50.0 even if the fixed/variable button is in Fixed mode.
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We strongly recommend that you use the Balanced XLR output to drive your e.One amplifier. Because of the DC coupled nature of the DAC2.5 there is a small residual DC offset on the outputs. This is typically less than 10mV (0.01 Volts) and will not be a problem for any Bel Canto amplifier or any vacuum tube or solid state amplifier with...
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Digital Section: Maximum Input Data Rate: 24bit Data at 192Ks/s: AES 110ohm XLR, SPDIF 75ohm, TOSLINK 24bit Data at 96Ks/s: Master Clock jitter: 2picosecond RMS Analog 24/192 DAC Section: Maximum Output: 4Vrms balanced XLR, 2Vrms RCA Output Impedance: 200 ohms balanced XLR, 100 ohms RCA Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20KHz, +/- 0.5dB THD+N:...
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EN 55013:2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2006 EN 55020:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005 EN 60065:2002/A12:2011 Manufacturer: Bel Canto Design, Ltd. 221 1 Street North Minneapolis, MN 55401 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above.
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