Table of contents
1 Technical Highlights.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Unmatched flexibility.................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1.1 Configurations.................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1.2 Input stage....................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1.3 Volume control................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.1.4 Output stage.................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Advanced DC offset cancellation................................................................................................................................. 10
1.3 Careful Metal Work Construction................................................................................................................................ 10
1.4 Power supply............................................................................................................................................................ 11
2 Read carefully before use................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Package content........................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Safety notice............................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.3 User Manual............................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.4 Mains supply............................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.5 Transport and packaging............................................................................................................................................ 13
2.6 Cleaning................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.7 Maintenance and Servicing........................................................................................................................................ 13
3 Installation........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 Unpacking................................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1.1 Removing the security screw.............................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Positioning your unit................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Unit level adjustment........................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2.2 Shaft covers..................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Connections............................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.1 CONTROL Section.............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.3.1.1 USB port.................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.3.1.2 Ethernet port........................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.2 Single-channel preamplification board............................................................................................................... 19
3.3.3 Power cord receptacle and voltage selection....................................................................................................... 20
3.3.4 External DC Power Supply Connector.................................................................................................................. 20
3.4 Preamplifier Configuration......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.4.1 Dual Monaural configuration............................................................................................................................. 21
3.4.2 True Monaural Configuration............................................................................................................................. 21
3.4.3 True Monaural Extended Configuration.............................................................................................................. 22
4 Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Front panel controls................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.1 Front panel...................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.2 User control knob............................................................................................................................................. 24
4.2 Operating modes....................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.1 Normal mode................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.2 Shortcuts.......................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.3 Menu mode...................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.3 Configuration............................................................................................................................................................ 32
4.3.1 L1 configuration menu items............................................................................................................................. 33
4.3.1.1 AUDIO SETTING........................................................................................................................................ 33
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