Canever ZeroUnoSSD User manual

ZeroUnoSSD
Digital to Analog Converter - DAC
Preamplifier with an integrated DAC
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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FRONT view
ON/OFF switch
SETUP button if pressed for at least 2 sec. or
RESTORE button if pressed for more than 10 sec
LED for MQA, MQA Studio
LCD Display
INFRARED RECEIVER - do not cover
INPUT SELECTOR button
VOLUME / PARAMETER knob
REAR view
VENT DOOR –DO NOT COVER
LINE 1 Analog Input
LINE 2 Analog Input
S/PDIF 75Ω RCA Input
AES/EBU 110Ω XLR Input (BNC optional)
OPTICAL Input
USB 2.0 input
(Optional) Left & Right True Balanced Outputs
Left & Right Unbalanced RCA Outputs
Ground Connection
230Vac (110Vac in alternative) IEC Socket.

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ON /OFF
The left knob is the POWER SWITCH.
OFF No power to any part of the ZeroUno SSD
ON ZeroUno SSD is powered on
VOLUME
In PLAY mode turning the right knob clockwise or counter clockwise
changes the VOLUME (up/down) in steps of 1 dB.
While rotating the volume knob, the volume level is shown at the
display.
Volume range is -6dB –0dB.
DISPLAY
NOLOCK.USBOOOOOOO.
Volume.:.-20dB..MUTE
Balance:.R0.5.PHASE+
INPUT..:.USB
In PLAY mode the display reports the status of the ZeroUno SSD.
•The first row at the display shows the LOCK on the coming signal.
•The second row shows the VOLUME (really the attenuation) in dB.
•The third row shows the BALANCE and the ABSOLUTE PHASE.
•The fourth row shows the active INPUT.
When a MUTE appears at the display, there is no signallocked at the
selected INPUT and the ZeroUno SSD has automatically switched to
MUTE.
SETUP
Press the SETUP for at least 2 secondsand LESSthan10 seconds
to enter in SETUP Mode.
The value of each parameter is visible at the display.
Press the SETUP button again to skip to the next parameter.
Rotating the right knob (VOLUME) changes the parameter value.
If no button is pressed, or the right knob is not turned within 10
seconds, the ZeroUno SSD automatically stores the values shown at
the display and switches back to the PLAY/MUTE mode.
All selectedparameters arestored ina non-volatilememory,tokeep
the setup information after the unit is switched off.
INPUT BUTTON
Press the INPUT button to switch from one input to another in the
following order:
 RCA SPDIF
 XLR AES/EBU SPDIF
 OPTICAL SPDIF
 USB (i2S or DoP with auto detection)
The de-emphasis filter will be automatically activated if the signal at
the input was recorded with emphasis.

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INFRARED REMOTE CONTROLLER
Button
Value
Balance
Left to Right in steps of 0.5dB each. Range is 0-5dB
Volume
Up and Down steps of 1.0dB. Range is -60dB to 0dB
Phase
Absolute Polarity < toggle > Inverse Absolute Polarity
Mute
Mute < toggle > Play
Input
Skip to the following active INPUT
How to pair the remote controller (RC):
TheRCcoming witheachZeroUno SSD has been pairedtothe unit already
in the factory by selecting one of 256 possible pairing codes.
In case of interference with the RC´s of other electronics in the
household, the preselected RC code can be changed at any time.
To pair the RC and the ZeroUno SSD do the following:
•Move the RC in front of the ZeroUno SSD (about 1 meter).
•Press any button on the RC.
•Enter in SETUP mode pressing the SETUP button for at least 2
seconds and less than 10 seconds.
•When in SETUP Mode, PRESS and KEEP PRESSED the INPUT
button close the Volume knob.
•Holding the INPUT button pressed, PRESS again the SETUP button.
•Release both buttons (INPUT & SETUP).
RC now is paired.
If there is still interference with other RC´s in the household, please restart the process above described to
generate another code.
When the RC communicates with the ZeroUno SSD, a dot appears at the bottom-right corner of the display.
If this dot does not appear, check the battery inside the RC controller (battery type: CR2032B)
When replacing the battery, pay attention to insert it in the right way (check +/- position!!!).

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To get instant feedback about the ZeroUno SSD status, every time a button is pressed at the RC, the display
shows for 5 seconds the value in big digits.
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When there is a change in the sampling rate of the incoming music file,
the locked frequency is shown in big digits.
By the parameter BIG SAMPLING RATE is possible to toggle on / off
the function.
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When the VOLUME is pressed, the attenuation changes in steps of
1.0dB.
The range is -65dB to 0dB.
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When the BALANCE buttons are pressed, the balance changes in
steps of 0.5dB.
The range is LEFT -5.0dB to RIGHT +5.0dB.
To help the user the first row of the display reports a bar showing the
position of the balance value in the range -5.0dB to 5.0dB.
When the balance is set to 0.0dB the display shows clearly the
condition.
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When the MUTE button is pressed, the ZeroUno SSD is muted and the
display never switches back to the standard size view until the MUTE
key is pressed again.
After the MUTE key is pressed again, the ZeroUno SSD is un-muted.
The display turns back into normal operation.
LOCK.DSD.11.2.MHz
Volume.:.-20dB
Balance:.R0.5.PHASE+
INPUT..:.USB
LOCK.SPDIF.44.1.MHz
Volume.:.-20dB
Balance:.R0.5.PHASE+
INPUT..:.RCA
LOCK.SPDIF.96.0.MHz
Volume.:.-20dB
Balance:.R0.5.PHASE+
INPUT..:.XLR
When the INPUT key is pressed, the ZeroUno SSD switches between the
INPUTs.
In the last row of the display the selected INPUT is showed.

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When the MENU key is pressed, the value switches between absolute
polarity listening (PHASE+) and inverse absolute polarity listening
(PHASE-).
As during the recording, the mastering and the production process the
absolute polarity of the music program is changing many times, the
final digital master file can be stored in inverted polarity. As some
listeners are very sensitive to this fact, the ZeroUno SSD gives the
customer the option to change the absolute polarity of the music file by
pushing the MENU button at the remote control.
If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, the ZeroUno SSD automatically
stores the values shown at the display and switches back to the
PLAY/MUTE mode.

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PARAMETERs SETUP
To enter the SETUP mode, press the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds, but less than 10 seconds.
Press the SETUP button againto skip from one parameter to the next.
BIG SAMPLING RATE
1.sec.to.EXIT&STORE
SETUP:SAMPLING.RATE
Show.changes.in.BIG
Display example
SAMPLING RATE changes in BIG digits
Turning the right knob (VOLUME),sets the display to show the
sampling rate of the music file playing in big digits.
The user can select between:
“Show changes in BIG” and “Do not show BIG digit”.
ISPLAY
After 10 seconds without interaction at the right knob,the display turns back into
normal operation and the parameter is stored.
Thecountdown on the first row helps to control the left time.
PHASE SETUP
5.sec.to.EXIT&STORE
SETUP:PHASE
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Display example
LISTENING POLARITY (PHASE)
Turning the right knob (VOLUME) toggles the polarity listening:
absolute polarity vs. inverted absolute polarity
DISPLAY
After 10 seconds without interaction at the right knob,the display turns back into
normal operation and the parameter is stored.
Thecountdown on the first row helps to control the left time.
BALANCE SETUP
7.sec.to.EXIT&STORE
SETUP:BALANCE
>bbbbbRIGHTb1.5dB
Display example
BALANCE
Turning the right knob (VOLUME) changes the BALANCE value.
Balance range from 5.0dB left to 5.0dB right in steps of 0.5dB.
DISPLAY
After 10 seconds without interaction at the right knob,the display turns back into
normal operation and the parameter is stored.
Thecountdown on the first row helps to control the left time.
LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
2.sec.to.EXIT&STORE
SETUP:LEVEL
>bbbbb+7.5dB
Display example
LEVEL
Turning the right knob (VOLUME) changes the LEVEL value.
During the process the user can listento the sound and adjust the
level by ear.
Level range is from -26dB to +17dB in steps of 0.5dB.
DISPLAY
After 10 seconds without interaction at the right knob,the display turns back into
normal operation and the parameter is stored.
Thecountdown on the first row helps to control the left time.
DIRECT LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
SHORTCUT for DIRECT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
For flexibility, it is possible to adjust the LEVEL without the need
to enter in SETUP mode.
While in PLAY mode, to adjust the level:
•Press the INPUT button and KEEP IT PRESSED.
•Then rotate the VOLUME knob left or right.
•The level adjustment is shown at the display.

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INPUT NAME
4.sec.to.EXIT&STORE
SETUP:name LINE1 in
>bbbbbPHONO
Display example
RENAME of INPUTS
Turn the volume knob to change the NAME of an specific INPUT.
The following names are available: USB, OPTIC, AES/EBU,
SPDIF, STREAMER, PC, CD, DVD, SAT, DAT, MD, PHONO,
TAPE, TUNER, LINE_1, LINE_2, AUX_1, AUX_2,
DISPLAY
After 10 seconds without interaction at the right knob the display turns back into
normal operation and the parameter is stored.
Thecountdown on the first row helps to control the left time.
LCD BRIGHTNESS
SETUP
8.sec.to.EXIT&STORE
SETUP:brightness
>bbbbb90%
Display example
LCD BRIGHTNESS
Turning the right knob (VOLUME) changes the display brightness.
Values are: 50% / 60% / 70% / 90% / 100%
DISPLAY
After 10 seconds without interaction at the right knob,the display turns back into
normal operation and the parameter is stored.
Thecountdown on the first row helps to control the left time.
LCD DIMMER
SETUP
9.sec.to.EXIT&STORE
SETUP:sec.LCD.ON
>bbbbb30.sec
Display example
LCD DIMMER
Turning the right knob (VOLUME) changes the display ON time.
Timer Settings: 10s / 20s / 30s / 40s / 50s / always on
DISPLAY
After 10 seconds without interaction at the right knob,the display turns back into
normal operation and the parameter is stored.
Thecountdown on the first row helps to control the left time.
INPUTs BYPASS
9.sec.to.EXIT&STORE
SETUP:SELECT INPUT
>bbbbbOPTIC dig NO
Display example
ACTIVATE OR MUTE INPUT CHANNELS
For convenience the user can activate only those input channels,
which are connected to a source and mute those, which are not
connected to a source.
It is possible as well to mute all input channels but only two, which
the user wants compare. Maybe to check the signal quality of the
signal coming from a CD player and that coming from a computer
or a music server via the USB input. Or, to compare the signal
quality coming from an analog turntable and that coming from the
music server via USB.
Press the INPUT button to select the input channel You want to
mute.
Then rotate the VOLUME knob to set the selected input channel
as active or as bypassed.
USE FRONT LED
2.sec.to.EXIT&STORE
SETUP:Use.front.LED
......YES
Display example
STATUS LED
RED non MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) track is playing
BLUE MQA studio track is playing
GREEN MQA track is playing
Turn the volume knob to choose, if you want to turn on the
STATUS LED at all.
After 10 seconds without interaction at the right knob,the display returns to normal
operation and the parameter is stored.
Thecountdown on the first row helps to control the time left.

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RESTORE OF FACTORY SETTINGS
The ZeroUno SSD is completely configured by the factory for top
performance.
To RESTORE the factory setup,press the SETUP button at the front
panel of the ZeroUno SSD for at least 10seconds.
The RESTORE command takes action, when the SETUP button is
released.
All the parameters of all INPUTs will be RESET to the factory values.
A countdown running on the second row of the display is shown, when
the ZeroUno SSD has engaged the RESTORE command.
Once engaged, it is no possible to stop the RESTORE command.
The Specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.
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