Table of contents
1 Phono stage highlights........................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Input stage................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 RIAA playback equalization......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Voltage input impedance loading: helpful guidance from your P1..................................................................................7
1.4 Careful metal work construction.................................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Power supply............................................................................................................................................................. 8
2 System Setups.................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Dual Monaural setup.................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 True Monaural setup................................................................................................................................................. 10
3 Read carefully before use.................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Package content....................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Safety notice............................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.3 Mains supply............................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.4 Transport and packaging........................................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.6 Maintenance and Servicing....................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Installation....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Unpacking............................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Removing the transportation screw............................................................................................................................ 13
4.3 Positioning your unit................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.4 Top covers................................................................................................................................................................ 14
5 Connections...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 Audio connections..................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Ground connection................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 X1 optional External Power Supply connector............................................................................................................. 17
5.4 Ethernet port............................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.5 Mains socket and voltage selection............................................................................................................................ 17
5.6 USB port.................................................................................................................................................................. 17
6 Operation......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.1 Front panel.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
6.2 Front panel push-buttons.......................................................................................................................................... 19
6.3 Operating modes...................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.3.1 Normal mode.................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.3.2 Shortcut Mode................................................................................................................................................. 21
6.3.3 Menu mode..................................................................................................................................................... 22
7 Unit menus....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
7.1 AUDIO SETTINGS menu............................................................................................................................................. 26
7.2 DISPLAY SETTINGS menu........................................................................................................................................... 27
7.3 SHORTCUTS menu..................................................................................................................................................... 28
7.4 FACTORY SETTINGS menu.......................................................................................................................................... 28
7.5 INSTALLED OPTIONS menu........................................................................................................................................ 29
7.6 NETWORK SETTINGS menu........................................................................................................................................ 29
8 Adjust the P1 to the cartridge............................................................................................................................................. 31
8.1 Input type selection.................................................................................................................................................. 31
8.2 Initial loading selection............................................................................................................................................. 31
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