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Issue 1 July 2009 Page 15 of 18
usb locked
SPDIF locked
optical locked
SPDIF input
To use the SPDIF input, press the SPDIF button on the front panel. Alternatively, use the SPDIF button on the
remote control. The display will flash “not locked” in absence of digital input signal. If a signal is present, the
display will show a steady “locked” message.
OPTICAL input
To use the OPTICAL input, press the OPTICAL button on the front panel. Alternatively, use the OPTICAL button
on the remote control. The display will flash “not locked” in absence of digital input signal. If a signal is present,
the display will show a steady “locked” message.
USB input
To use the USB input, press the USB button on the front panel. Alternatively, use the USB button on the
remote control.
The display will flash “not locked” in absence of digital input signal. If a signal is present, the display will show a
steady “locked” message.
Computer settings for USB
A good quality USB A to B cable is required to connect the unit to the computer.
Plug the B (square) end into the socket in the back of the M6CD
Plug the A (rectangle) end into a free USB socket on the computer.
The computer should detect the new hardware and install a generic driver automatically (No setup or driver disk
required).
CD, MP3, WAV files played on any software should now play through the M6CD. This device has been
designed to work with PC Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP as well as Apple Macintosh OS X.
Please note:
This device is a high speed serial data processor, and by its nature, requires a very high volume of USB band
width. It will benefit greatly from being the only device connected on its USB ‘bus’. Sharing the same bus with
other devices may cause unwanted artifacts such as dropouts or temporary loss of signal. This especially
includes the use of the M6CD on a USB hub/splitter alongside other USB components
PC users-
Check the computer has picked up the device and is currently using it by clicking: (most Windows versions)
- Start
- Settings
- Control panel
- Sounds and Multimedia
- Audio
Check that “USB audio device” appears under PREFERRED AUDIO DEVICE tab
A second mixer will now be available which will be the default mixer whenever the M6CD is plugged in. Use this
mixer to select the source or adjust levels if required.
Mac users-
Check the computer has picked up the device and is currently using it by clicking: (MAC OS X)
- System preferences
- Hardware
- Sound
Check that “USB audio DAC” is selected under the OUTPUT tab.
If the computer’s warning sounds/chimes are to played through the M6CD, make sure it is selected under the
SOUND EFFECTS tab too.
Note: USB may also be selected as an output in some individual programs
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