Metronome AQWO User manual

HYBRID D/A CONVERTER, SACD / CD PLAYER
& STREAMER
Owner's Manual

Jean Marie CLAUZEL
Owner and Designer

Remote control range
Screen interface
Remote control
Accessories
Contents
Important information
Safety information
Position the device
Functions
Front panel
Information on the front panel
Rear panel
Information on the rear panel
mConnect
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Updating the device
Using the application
Download mConnect
First use
Reading
Using the device
Power on
Technical description
Technical specifications
Legal notice
Annexes
Warranty
Trouble shooting
Some possible failures
Tips for a quick diagnosis
Connections
Connecting the power cable
Connecting an external converter
Connecting a digital source
Connecting to Ethernet (RJ45)
Cables to purchase
Glossary
Advanced functionnality
Tube option
Connecting a pre-amp or speaker
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Accessories
Make sure you find the following accessories inside the box :
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Power cable Manual Antenna Remote control
Point the remote control at the sensor on the device.
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Clamp
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Do not insert any metal objects through the top cover or on the vents, or on the connectors.
Never remove the top cover if the unit is not unplugged. Please contact your dealer for service.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, keep the unit in a dry place. Do not expose it to moisture.
Before connecting and operating the product, please read this manual carefully. The power supply generates voltages that
are dangerous to the human body :
Product features, specifications and design to change without notice.
Always disconnect your entire system from the mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or before cleaning any
components.
A three-conductor AC (IEC) main power cable with a grounding connection must be used. To avoid the risk of shock, all
three connections should always be used.
Never use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning (especially on the touch screen).
Never operate the unit without th top cover in place.
Never wet the inside of the device with any kind of liquid.
Never block the air flow through the ventilation slots.
Never bypass fuses or replace the fuse with another type than specified.
Never attempt to repair the product ; contact the factory or your dealer.
Never expose the product to extremely high or low temperatures.
Always unplug all sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.
Safety information
Position the device
Positioned on a flat surface to make it stable.
Positioned so that all three feet are in contact with the surface.
For optimal operation of the unit, please ensure that it is :
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Front panel
Information on the front panel
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Display Infrared sensor
7 inch touch screen to control the device Establish a connection with the remote control
Drawer
Allows you to insert a CD
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Input logo Repeat Shuffle
Track Time Playback Control
Screen interface
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SACD / CD Menu
Touch : Layer SACD / CD
Info : White = SACD Layer,
Grey = CD Layer
Touch : Change repeat mode
Info : White = Repeat disc,
White1 = Repeat track,
Grey = OFF
Touch : Change shuffle mode
Info : White = ON, Grey =
OFF
Info : Current track number Touch : Change time mode
Info : When stopped = Total time info.
When playing = Time info depending
on the time mode
Time modes : Elapsed -> Remain -> Total
Remain
Info : Play / Pause will
change depending on the
playback state of the device
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Input logo
Sample Rate
Info : Selected input
Info : Actual playback
sample rate
Input logo
Metadata Information
Info : Filled White = Network
connected
Animated logo = Connecting to
network
Info : Title, Track, Album, Cover Art,
Format & Source
Time Information
Info : Current track time info
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DAC Menu
Network Menu
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SACD / CD Menu
DAC Menu Network Menu
Common toolbar
Digital Output Resampling Information Tube Output (Tube option only) Settings button
Touch : ON/OFF
Info : White = ON, Grey = OFF
Touch : ON/OFF
Info : White = ON, Grey = OFF
Touch : Go to menu settings
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Digital Menu DAC Menu
Info : Signal resampling for digital
output, SPDIF DoP output & MQA full
decoding
Touch : Will ask confirmation
before retoring device
settings to default
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Settings - Main Menu
Stream Menu
Display Menu Other Menu Return
Info : Internal digital filter, Analog
output level & Tube output
Info : Display metadata, Wifi
enable & Gapless mode
Info : Screen brightness cursor &
Background
Info : Device information & Restore
default settings
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Settings - Digital Menu
Signal Resampling for Digital Output SPDIF DoP Output
Touch : Arrows = UP / DOWN
Touch center = ON / OFF
Info : I2S output up to DSD256
SPDIF output up to DSD128
Touch : ON / OFF
Info : When ON, DSD64 & DSD128 in DoP
When OFF, DSD64 is converted to PCM 176.4 and DSD128 is
converted to PCM 352.8
(SPDIF output only, I2S out always native DSD)
MQA Full Decoding (Network input only)
Touch : ON / OFF
Info : When ON, enable full MQA compatibility (decoder + renderer). Digital output will
be disabled when playing MQA file
When OFF, MQA decoder only. Digital output will be enabled when playing MQA file
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Settings - DAC Menu
Internal Digital Filter Analog Output Level
Touch : Arrows = UP / DOWN
Info :
Touch : Arrows = UP / DOWN
Info : 1V4, 2V5 & 3V
Output level 1V4 and 2V5 are fixed by the DAC volume control
3V = Full range = no volume control
Tube Ouput (Tube option only)
Touch : ON / OFF
Info : When ON, analog output stage is Tube.
When OFF, analog output stage is AOP
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Display Metada (Network menu)
Wifi Enable
Info : When ON, display network metadata
When OFF, display classic sample rate info
Info : Enable / disable internal wi-fi module
Screen Brightness Cursor
Background
Touch : Define brightness with
cursor
Info : Change between 5 different
backgrounds
Settings - Display Menu
Settings - Stream Menu
Gapless Mode
Info : Enable / disable gapless playback
functionnality
Touch : ON / OFF
Touch : ON / OFF
Touch : ON / OFF
Touch : Arrow = UP / DOWN
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Settings - Other Menu
Device information Restore Default Settings
Info : Serial Number, firmware version
and streaming board version
Touch : Will ask confirmation before retoring
device settings to default
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CD MODE
LED
Standby
Number 0 to 9
Mute
Settings mode
Repeat
CD / AMP mode *
Play
Pause
Stop
Left / Rewind
Right / Forward
Skip back
Skip forward
Indicates the mode used
Switch to standby
Choose the track number
Switch between CD / SACD layer
Repeat modes : OFF -> Track -> Disc
Switch to AMP mode
Switch to Settings mode
Start reading
Rewind reading
Forward reading
Set the previous track
Set the following track
Pause playback
Stop reading
*If you are in AMP mode, this will put you in CD mode.
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Remote control
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SETTINGS MODE
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Standby
Switch to standby
Mute
Resample ON / OFF
Repeat
Change the type of disc time display
CD / AMP mode
Switch to CD and AMP mode
Left / Rewind
Change the input
Right / Forward
Change the input
UP / VOL +
Increase the brightness
DOWN / VOL -
Decrease the brightness
Skip back
Decrease the resample
Skip forward
Increase the resample
Pause *
Access / Exit the main settings
menu
*Settings menu IR control (in SETTINGS mode)
IR controlcommands will be different if you are in the settings menu
Arrows keys : navigation in the settings menu
Play : toggle selected parameter (if possible)
Pause : return to previous menu (or enter settings menu if used in main menu)
Remote control
Number 0
Tubes ON / OFF (Available only
if device has Tubes option)
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Rear panel
Information on the rear panel
Switch
Mains socket
RJ45 socket
USB service
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Switches the device ON and OFF
Device power supply
Analog outputs
RCA x2 & XLR x2
Digital outputs
S/PDIF, AES/EBU & I2S
Digital inputs
S/PDIF, AES/EBU, Toslink & USB
Connexion for the LAN Network
For device update
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Antenna socket
Connexion for the Wifi antenna