miniDSP SHD - 4.2 Basic connections and audio - SHD Studio

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4.2 BASIC CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO – SHD STUDIO
The diagram below illustrates a typical example of a simple connection to use to get started with the SHD.
Depending on the specific equipment that you have, you may use a different input, or use the AES/EBU digital
output instead of the SPDIF output.
1. Connect an audio source to the rear panel.
2. Connect SPDIF Out 1&2 to your external DAC, and connect the DAC outputs to your power amplifier.
Alternatively, connect the SPDIF Out 1&2 to equipment with digital input and power amplification built-in,
such as an A/V receiver or digital integrated amplifier.
3. Power on the source equipment.
4. Plugin in the power to the SHD Studio. Wait a few seconds until the display shows the volume level. Use the
knob or included remote control to turn volume down to −60 dB.
5. Use the remote control or front panel encoder to select the source that you want to play audio from.
6. Turn on the power amplifier, A/V receiver or integrated amplifier.
7. Start playing audio on the source.
8. Gradually turn up the volume using the knob or the remote control.
Turn off the power to the SHD Series processor before making or changing audio connections.