Chord Hugo M Scaler User manual

Hugo M Scaler
Manual
V.1.0
Chord Electronics
Product Communication | English
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The Pumphouse Farleigh Lane,
East Farleigh, Maidstone
ME16 9NB United Kingdon
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chordelectronics.co.uk

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Contents 0.0
1.0 Safety instructions 07
1.1 Introduction 08
1.2 Protection against liquids & heat 09
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency 10
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment 11
2.0 Warranty 13
2.1 Warranty period & registering 14
your purchase
2.2 Making a claim & warranty exclusions 15
3.0 Getting to know Hugo M Scaler 17
3.1 Getting to know Hugo M Scaler & drivers 18
3.2 The front panel 20
3.3 The top panel 21
3.4 The rear panel 22
3.5 The remote control 23
4.0 Setting up Hugo M Scaler 25
4.1 Placement 26
4.2 Connecting an input to 27
Hugo M Scaler & input selection
4.3 Connecting Hugo M Scaler 28
to Hugo TT 2
4.4 Connecting Hugo M Scaler 29
to another DAC
4.5 Output sample rate settings 30
5.0 How to navigate the menus 33
5.1 Basic navigation 34
5.2 Video mode 35
6.0 Special features 37
6.1 Dimming the brightness 38
6.2 Galvanic isolation 39
0.0 Contents

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1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against liquids & heat
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
1.0 Safety
instructions
Safety instructions 1.0

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1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
Introduction Protection against
liquids & heat
1.1
1.2
Hugo M Scaler is a device
that converts your sources to
705.6 or 768kHz 24-bit PCM
and achieves reconstruction of the
original analogue signal in the ADC to
a better than 16-bit accuracy under all
conditions.
Before operation, we strongly advise
you read this user manual thoroughly.
We also recommend that you store this
user manual, along with your original
receipt of purchase, in a safe place
should you require assistance in the
future.
The Hugo M Scaler is not
protected against liquids
of any kind. Never place
containers of liquid on Hugo M Scaler.
Never allow Hugo M Scaler to come
into contact with moisture or liquids;
doing so could result in electrocution or
damage to the Hugo M Scaler’s internal
circuitry.
Be aware that liquids, including water
that has dried, can leave minerals
that can aect the PCB and other
components, which could eventually
lead to oxidisation and short-circuiting.
If the Hugo M Scaler comes into
contact with moisture or liquids,
immediately disconnect from the
mains power supply, and connected
equipment and contact Chord
Electronics for further advice.
The Hugo M Scaler has
internal thermal protection
which will shut down the unit
in the event of excessive temperatures
being reached. Never operate the
Hugo M Scaler near sources of heat or
naked flames as this will decrease the
lifespan of the internal components.
It is advised that you do not operate
the Hugo M Scaler in an area of direct
sunlight or on top of significant heat-
producing devices.
Please be aware that it is entirely
normal for the Hugo M Scaler to
become warm during use, particularly
within a stacked configuration. If you
are concerned about the temperatures,
please switch the device o or consider
a dierent placement.

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Dismantling & radio
frequency interference
1.3 Connecting your equipment 1.4
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
There are no user-serviceable
components within the
Hugo M Scaler or its power
supply. Dangerous voltages/currents
exist within the Hugo M Scaler and its
power supply, posing a severe risk of
electrocution and/or fire.
Never attempt to open,
dismantle or apply internal
third-party devices to it or
insert anything other than the listed
interconnects or headphone adapters
within this user manual.
If the Hugo M Scaler develops a fault
or the casework becomes damaged,
immediately disconnect from the
mains power supply and connected
equipment, and contact Chord
Electronics for further advice.
Before connecting the Hugo M
Scaler to any equipment, consult the
manufacturer’s user guide to confirm
compatibility.
When connecting the Hugo M Scaler
to any equipment, make sure that all
devices are o, including the Hugo M
Scaler.
Once connected, switch all equipment
on starting with the source and ending
with the amplification.
Initially, operate the any connected
equipment on its lowest gain setting
and lowest volume setting, gently
increasing to a comfortable listening
level.
Never operate connected equipment to
the Hugo M Scaler at excessive sound
levels; permanent hearing damage and
loss can occur.
The included 15V 4000mA power
supply simply plugs into the Hugo M
Scaler.
If the power supply is prematurely
disconnected Hugo M Scaler may still
remain active for up to 15 seconds,
however, this may cause damage to
connected equipment.
With a thick, solid aluminium chassis,
the Hugo M Scaler’s casework largely
protects the sensitive internal circuitry
from radio frequency interference.
However, for optimal performance, it is
recommended that the following points
are observed:
1. Consider placing the
Hugo M Scaler away from
wireless routers.
2. Separate the Hugo M Scaler
from amplifiers using
toroidal transformers.
3. Operate mobile phones
at a distance to avoid
interference.
Although the Hugo M Scaler
is largely shielded, it can
generate radio frequency
interference that may have an eect
on radio and television reception. If
this occurs, please reconsider your
placement.
Never disconnect the
power cable during
operation. Only
disconnect when Hugo M
Scaler is o. If the power
cable is disconnected during
operation there is a risk
of damage to connected
equipment.

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2.1 Warranty period & registering your purchase
2.2 Making a claim & warranty exclusions
2.0 Warranty
Warranty 2.0

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Warranty period & registering
your purchase
2.1 Making a claim
& warranty exclusions
2.2
2.1 Warranty period & registering
your purchase
2.1 Warranty period & registering
your purchase
2.2 Making a claim & warranty
exclusions
2.2 Making a claim & warranty
exclusions
At point of sale, Chord Electronics
Ltd. provides the Hugo M Scaler with
a comprehensive three-year warranty*
which covers defects in materials and
workmanship through fair wear and
tear. The warranty will be void if any
other PSU other than that supplied is
used.
*The warranty is transferable with proof
of purchase, however is not available
on ex-demonstration products.
Please use the form below
to record the details of your
purchase in the event that
these are required at a later date, we
further advise that all purchases are
registered with Chord Electronics
at: chordelectronics.co.uk/register-
product/
In the unlikely event of a claim, you
must provide Chord Electronics with
the details of the claim, including your
original proof of purchase and serial
number in order to validate the nature
of the repair.
Upon receipt, Chord Electronics will
make an assessment within 30 days
and provide a reasonable solution.
All warranty repairs must be carried
out by Chord Electronics or an
approved service centre to guarantee
the quality and safety of the repair.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: The warranty
does not cover connected equipment,
personal injury or development natural
patina of the metalwork and will be null and
void if the following is applied: wilful neglect;
modification or tampering of the product;
improper use of the product; acts of God;
damage caused by a connected device;
mechanical shock; fire or application of
excessive heat or repair/modification by a
non-authorised third-party vendor.
RETAILER:
UNIT COLOUR:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
TRANSACTION ID:

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3.1 Getting to know Hugo M Scaler & drivers
3.2 The front panel
3.3 The top panel
3.4 The rear panel
3.5 The remote control
Getting to know
Hugo M Scaler
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3.0 Getting to know
Hugo M Scaler

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Getting to know Hugo M Scaler
& drivers
3.1 Getting to know Hugo M Scaler
& drivers
3.1
3.1 Getting to know Hugo M Scaler
& drivers
3.2 The front panel
3.1 Getting to know Hugo M Scaler
& drivers
3.2 The front panel
3.3 The top panel
3.4 The rear panel
3.5 The remote control
3.3 The top panel
3.4 The rear panel
3.5 The remote control
DRIVERS: The Hugo M Scaler
is driverless with Mac OS X
and Linux operating systems
and only requires drivers
for Windows.
These can be found on
the product page at:
chordelectronics.co.uk
The Hugo M Scaler is a highly advanced
standalone upscaler capable of
redefining sound quality from digital
audio.
The Hugo M Scaler uses the world’s
most advanced filter technology to
upscale standard 44.1kHz digital audio
up to 705kHz (16x CD’s 44.1kHz native
resolution), ready to be passed to a
suitable DAC; Hugo M Scaler extends
its upscaling performance to 768kHz
(from 96kHz input data) for dual-BNC-
input Chord Electronics DACs: (at the
time of writing) DAVE, Qutest, Hugo 2
and the new Hugo TT 2.
To get the very most from the device
we recommend that you familiarise
yourself with the user manual.