Shanling M0 Pro - MO PRO AS USB DAC;AMP; Using MO PRO with Windows; MO PRO AS USB TRANSPORT

SHANLING M0 PRO – ADVANCED USER MANUAL
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Advanced functions of M0 PRO
M0 PRO AS USB DAC/AMP
M0 PRO can be used with computers and chosen Android devices as USB DAC/AMP (External
soundcard). It’s not possible to use M0 PRO as USB DAC with iOS device.
To use M0 PRO in USB DAC/AMP mode, be sure USB Mode is set to “DAC”.
Note 1: With Linux and MacOS systems, M0 PRO doesn’t need any drivers installed. Simply
connect M0 PRO to computer with provided USB cable and set it as main output device in
sound settings of computer.
Note 2: Compatibility with Android devices depends on Android device used, version of
Android, used software, internal settings of Android and on used cable.
Using M0 PRO with Windows
1. Download dedicated M0 PRO USB drivers from Shanling website
2. Unzip downloaded files and start installation by clicking on “Setup.exe” file. Follow
displayed instructions. Have your M0 PRO and provided USB cable ready.
3. If drivers were installed correctly, screen of M0 PRO will show icon of USB connector and
M0 PRO will be displayed in Sound control panel of your computer as “Shanling audio
device”. Set it as “Default device” to finish set up.
4. To turn off USB DAC/AMP mode, tap on “Back” icon.
Note: In USB DAC mode, it’s possible to turn off charging of the M0 Pro. Click on the settings
icon in top right corner.
M0 PRO AS USB TRANSPORT
M0 PRO can be used as digital transport for chosen external DACs.
To connect M0 PRO to external DAC, set USB Mode to “USB AUDIO”, then connect appropriate
cable to M0 PRO and DAC. M0 PRO will show “Audio connected”. No other change of settings is
needed on M0 PRO.
Note 1: It’s recommended to use M0 PRO only with self-powered external DACs. External DACs
powered from USB ports can cause connection issues or drain battery of M0 Pro extremely
quickly.
Note 2: If external DAC is running on batteries, make sure battery-powered mode is enabled
before connecting M0 PRO. Otherwise external DAC will attempt to charge its battery from M0
PRO, which can lead to overheating of M0 PRO.