Matrix Electronic Technology mini-i Series User manual

User Manual
Music Streaming DAC

使用说明书User Manual Catalog
Catalog
1. Packing list ···································01
2. Parts and names ···································01
2.1 Front panel········································01
2.2 Rear panel·········································02
2.3 Remote control·····································02
3. Connections··································03
3.1 Connect to AC power································03
3.2 Connect to input source······························04
3.3 Connect to headphone·······························04
3.4 Connect to active speaker or AMP ······················05
3.5 Connect to LAN ·····································05
3.6 Connect to WLAN ···································06
4. Play ··············································06
4.1 Basic operations ····································06
4.1.1 Power on and standby······························06
4.1.2 Select input source ································07
4.1.3 volume control ···································07
4.1.4 Filter settings ·····································08
4.1.5 Auto Standby ·····································08
4.1.6 Remote control ···································08
4.2 Play music through optical, coaxial or IIS-LVDS port ·······09
4.3 Play music over AirPlay and Roon ······················09
4.4 Play music over USB Audio port ·······················10
4.5 Play music via Bluetooth ···························· 11
5. Settings ······································12
6. Appendix ··········································12
6.1 About MQA ········································12
6.2 IIS-LVDS Port ·······································13
6.3 Technical Specifications ······························13
6.4 Power supply ······································15
6.5 Other specifications ·································15

Packing list
1.Packing list
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2.Parts and names
2.1 Front panel
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3 4 5
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1. Product x1 2. Remote control x1
3. Power cord x1 4. Lithium battery x1*
*Due to regulatory restrictions, it may not be provided in some cases.
1. 6.35mm headphone jack 4. LCD screen
2. 4.4mm balanced headphone jack 5. Power on/standby/volume/control knob
3. Remote control sensor

Parts and names
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2.2 Rear panel 2.3 Remote control
*Press the button repeatedly to switch between
optical, coaxial, USB audio and IIS-LVDS inputs.
1. XLR right channel output 8. Optical input
2. XLR left channel output 9. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antanna
3. RCA left channel output 10. IIS-LVDS input
4. RCA right channel output 11. USB Audio port
5. RCA left channel input
12. Ethernet port
6. RCA right channel input 13. Settings menu
7. Coaxial input 14. Power input
1. Power on/Standby
2. Mute
3. Volume +
4. Volume -
5. Filter
6. Digital input*
7. Analog input
8. Bluetooth
9. Streaming audio
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Connections
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3.1 Connect to AC power
3.Connections
115V
mini-i Pro 3 and mini-i 3 is compatible with AC100-120V and AC220-240V power specifications.
Please make sure to select proper voltage settings according to your local voltage environment
before connecting the unit to power supply. As shown:
The 2 position of the voltage switch are 115V and 230V, each stands for:
Position 115V is fit for AC110V-120V 50/60Hz
Position 230V is fit for AC220V-240V 50/60Hz
Please use the power cable which includes a ground. Ensure you have a reliable ground
connection to avoid an electrical shock.
Please unplug the power cable if you need the unit to be disconnected from the power
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Connections
3.2 Connect to input source
Connect to S/PDIF output devices over coaxial and optical port, or connect to Matrix audio
interface over IIS-LVDS port.
Connect to vinyl turntables or other analog output devices over RCA line input ports.
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3.3 Connect to headphones
There are two headphone jacks on the front panel where you can connect a balanced headphone
with 4.4mm plug and an unbalanced headphone with 6.35mm plug at the same time.
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Connections
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3.4 Connect to active speakers or power amps
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
In order to avoid damage to your devices, please turn off the active speakers or amplifiers before
connecting them to mini-i Pro 3 and mini-i 3.
3.5 Connect to LAN
Router
Internet
It is recommended to set up the router as DHCP server, the unit will be assigned IP address
automatically. After connected to the LAN, there will be an icon of Ethernet in the top right
corner of the screen. As shown:
Connect mini-i Pro 3/mini-i 3 to the network router with Ethernet cable， a CAT-5 or higher
version shielded ethernet cable is recommended, and let the unit in the LAN as shown
below:
Connect to WAN port
Connect to LAN port

Connections
4．Playback
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Connect to WAN port
Router
Internet
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3.6 Connect to WLAN
Let the mini-i Pro 3 in the network as shown (does not apply for mini-i 3):
Enter the Wi-Fi settings (refer to "5. Settings" in page 12), turn Wi-Fi on, select the SSID and
enter the password. The mini-i Pro 3 supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies.
4.1 Basic operations
4.1.1 Power on and standby
Hold for 2 seconds to enter standby status
Press to start
After connected to the WLAN, there will be an icon of wireless network in the top right corner of
the screen. As shown:
After connecting the unit to the power supply, press the knob on the front panel or the power
On/Standby button on the remote control, the unit starts to boot. The start-up process after
connecting to the power supply takes about 30 seconds. The start-up progress will be displayed
on the screen. If the power supply is not disconnected, the unit can be restored from standby
mode within 3 seconds.
When the unit is working, press and hold the knob or the On/Standby button on the remote control
for about 2 seconds, it will enter standby status.

Playback
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4.1. 2 Select input source
Enter the input channel selection menu by pressing the knob, as shown below:
4.1.3 Volume control
4.1.3.1 Volume adjustment
The volume can be adjusted through the knob on the front panel or the buttons on the remote
control. The current volume will be displayed as decibels in the screen. The line output and
headphone output have independent volume settings. The line output can also be set to fixed
output.
Rotate the knob to select among 7 input channels including coaxial, optical, IIS-LVDS, USB Audio,
Bluetooth, and streaming audio. Press the knob to confirm the selected channel.
“Fixed output” means that the line output of the device signal with
maximum level at 0dB. Before selecting this mode, please make sure
that your power amplifier or active speaker has been adjusted to a
lower volume level. If the amplifier or speakers do not have volume
control, Do NOT set up to “Fixed output” mode, otherwise this
operation may damage to your devices and harm to your ears.
CAUTION

Playback
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4.1.6 Remote control
About 8 meters
30° 30°
Filter
COA
OPT
IIS
USB/NET
Point the remote control to the remote sensor like the following picture, the remote distance is
about 8 meters and the battery life is about one year, please replace the battery if the remote
distance becomes shorter or loses sensitivity.
4.1.4 Filter settings
When playing PCM audio, you can choose to apply filters to obtain different sound performanc-
es. Enter the “Filter” option in settings menu (refer to “5. Settings” in page 12), rotate the knob
to choose the filters, and press the knob to confirm the selected filter.
4.1.5 Auto standby
Optical, coaxial, USB Audio, RCA in and IIS-LVDS input selected: the time of signal unocked
reaches the set duration, and no any knob and remote control operation;
Bluetooth input selected: the time of bluetooth disconnected reaches the set duration;
Streaming audio input selected: the time of no streaming audio playing reaches;the set duration;
The unit will automatically enter standby mode when the conditions above are met.
The remote control uses a CR2032 coin cell. Install the coin cell in the slot at the bottom of the
remote control, please note the polarity.