Advanced settings

Note: Prior to performing any of the following procedures, please ensure that the DacMagic 200M is in standby, which is indicated by only the standby LED being lit.

To perform a factory reset

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  1. Briefly press both the Source and Filter buttons simultaneously. 
  2. All LEDs will light in sequence, one by one.  

Upon performing a factory reset all user-stored settings (input, volume and output mode) will be erased, and replaced by the unit’s default settings after a factory reset.

Toggle between fixed, and variable output modes

The DacMagic 200M can be switched between a fixed output mode which disables the front panel volume control, and variable mode which enables the front panel volume control, allowing volume adjustment on the unit.

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  1. Briefly press the volume knob, and filter button simultaneously.   
  2. Two LEDs will light up to indicate the output mode.

RCA/XLR output set to fixed mode with volume knob disabled: MQA/DSD light up for 5s. 

RCA/XLR output set to variable mode (default) with volume knob enabled: 176.4/768 LEDs light up for 5s. 

Note: Headphone output is always variable.