X-DAC
V3
Issue 1 April 2004
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the X-DAC Version 3 digital - to - analog convertor.
We sincerely hope that it will bring you many years of outstanding listening pleasure.
Your X-DAC
V3
will convert digital data from any CD or DVD source to analog audio,
but not data from AC3, Minidisc, or MP3 formats.
Installation Precautions
Your new X-DAC
V3
is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as
with all electronic devices, it is necessary to observe a few precautions :
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Do not use the X-DAC
V3
near water.
The unit must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must
be placed on the unit.
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Keep the X-DAC
V3
away from heat such as radiators.
No naked flame
sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
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Only use the mains adaptor provided. The use of other adaptors could
seriously damage your X-DAC
V3
.
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Place all connecting cables where they are not likely to be walked on, or
trapped by items placed on them.
This Hi-Fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation is not adversely affected
by normal background levels of Radio Frequency Interference (R.F.I.), and that it does
not itself generate excessive amounts of interference.
However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity agent.
Never open the case of the X-DAC
V3
yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
There are no user adjustments inside. Please refer all service work to an authorised
Musical Fidelity agent.
This model has been designed so that it may be left on indefinitely, but please note that
the mains adapter may become warm to the touch - this is normal.
Connections
All connections should be made before the mains adaptor is plugged in.
Connect the digital output from your CD or DVD player, or other digital source to one
of the X-DAC
V3
’s inputs.
The DAC has two inputs, one an optical “Toslink” and the other an S/PDIF* co-axial
RCA socket. Either one is automatically selected by the presence of a digital signal,
but if both are accidentally connected at the same time, priority is given to the first of
the two inputs presented.
*
Sony /
Philips
Digital
Interface
Format
Using good quality co-axial audio leads, connect left and right audio outputs from the
analogue output sockets on the back panel of your X-DAC
V3
to any line level input in
your amplifier system, for example the CD or auxiliary sockets.
The co-axial RCA digital output can also be connected to suitable external digital
equipment if required.
Now plug the DC connector lead from the power supply unit into the X-DAC
V3
’s inlet
socket, and plug the power supply itself into a convenient wall mains outlet. The
power indicator LED on the front panel will light confirming that the unit is now ready
for use.
Operation
Start the required digital source playing.
The
LOCKED data indicator LED on the front panel will light to show that the DAC
has sucessfully locked on to the incoming data stream, and either the
CO-AXIAL or
OPTICAL LED shows which input has been selected.
Adjust the volume control on your audio system to obtain the preferred sound level.
If there is no incoming digital data to either input, the
CO-AXIAL and
OPTICAL
LEDs will flash alternately, and the
LOCKED LED will flash more rapidly.
