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Nagra –
HD DAC
Front panel
1.
This switch adjusts the intensity of the Modulometer back-light and the
main display. Pushed up increases the intensity, while down will reduce it,
there are 6 levels of intensity
2.
Nagra Modulometer indicates the digital input level in dB FS (Full Scale) of
the currently selected input. 0 dB being the maximum level. The black
pointer corresponds to the signal on the left channel and the red pointer to
that of the right channel.
3.
Dual line LCD display for opeating mode and menu display
4.
Controller knob, which has several features, described below
5.
MUTE, when muted a blinking X will appear in the right-hand corner of the
LCD display, push down to cancel the mute. MUTE can also be achieved
using the remote control
6.
Volume adjustment potentiometer
7.
This switch selects the routing of the analog outputs: OUTPUT is for the
line (RCA or XLR) output, PHONES for headphone jack
8.
The Main selector is the principal activation switch for the HD DAC. In the
OFF position the HD DAC is in “Standby” mode*.
9.
Headphone output jack
10.
Infra Red sensor window for the remote control, and its activation LED
*In standby mode the power consumption is less than 100 mW.
Please note that when turned ON, the HD DAC will go through a 2 minute pre-
heating phase. This is in order to optimize the warming-up of tubes and critical
components. This will allow your HD DAC to offer excellent performance for a
longer period, by managing the critical components gently.
Note: In case of an accidental return to the OFF position for less than 2
seconds, the HD DAC will not shut down.
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