Musical fidelity xdac mk3 owners manual

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X-DACV3 Issue 1 April 2004Introduction 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-DACV3 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-DACV3 is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices, it is necessary to observe a few precautions : nDo not use the X-DACV3 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. nKeep the X-DACV3 away from heat such as radiators. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. nOnly use the mains adaptor provided. The use of other adaptors could seriously damage your X-DACV3 . nPlace 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-DACV3 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 oneof the X-DACV3 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-DACV3to any line level input inyour 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-DACV3s inletsocket, and plug the power supply itself into a convenient wall mains outlet. Thepower indicator LED on the front panel will light confirming that the unit is now readyfor use. Operation Start the required digital source playing. The LOCKEDdata 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-AXIALor OPTICALLED 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-AXIALand OPTICAL LEDs will flash alternately, and the LOCKEDLED will flash more rapidly.