Manley The WAVE DAC/Preamp 20 Bit Version Serial Code WAVE000-015 1999 - 2002 - Manual (Page 10)

K) INSERT SEND. An unbalanced output designed to feed tape recorders or external processors. Usually
configured as unbalanced RCA jacks. This output is always on, even if INSERT is not selected. Whatever
input of the 4 Analog or 4 Digital is selected appears here as an analog signal.
L) INSERT RETURN. This input is selected when the INSERT button is lit and then is sent to the Volume
Control. It allows monitoring a tape deck as you record and A/B comparison/verification. You can also patch in
an Equalizer or external processor here. If you have no use for the INSERT, we suggest that you use a short
interconnect between INSERT SEND & INSERT RETURN so that if somebody accidently pushes the
INSERT button, that audio is not silenced.
On special request, the factory can modify the INSERT for appropriate surround sound decoders so that the
INSERT RETURN bypasses the Volume Control and Tube Line Amplifier and comes back right before the
Output Select. This assumes the surround sound decoder becomes the master volume control. This
arrangement allows the high quality DAC and selected analog inputs to feed the surround sound decoder and
retains the 5.1 calibrated levels while also allowing multiple outputs and an integrated way to quickly return to
a true audiophile two channel mode. Balanced XLR Insert is also possible.
M) Power Cable. Captive design to minimise unnecessary connectors. The other end MUST be connected to
the EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY. We strongly advise connecting this cable first, then the AC mains cable at
the SUPPLY. Once all the audio connections are complete, then you can turn on the power. DO NOT HOT-
PLUG !
N) OUTPUT 1. This is the normal output intended to be connected to your main amplifiers. It is automatically
muted while the Wave's tubes warm up and if the MUTE button is lit, however signal is not passing through a
relay and is simply shorted to ground to MUTE.
O) OUTPUT 2. The Wave has 3 stereo outputs and OUT 2 and OUT 3 are intended for alternate amplifier /
speaker combinations. When the OUT 2 button is lit, this output can send to an amplifier or headphone amp.
Most pro audio engineers use multiple speakers and many audiophiles can use the multple outputs to feed
other rooms or to compare products.
P) OUTPUT 3. Like OUTPUT 2 except this jack is normally an XLR and the signal is transformer balanced
and floating. It can be used to feed balanced or unbalanced inputs on amps and is particularly useful if ground
loops and hum is a problem or long lines need to be driven. Pin 1 is ground which can be cut for a true
isolated output which tends to cure some ground loops.
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A B C D
A) FUSE. Requires a 2 AMP, 250V, Slo-Blo, 1/4" fuse (MDL2) for 120V operation. 1AMP for 220-240 Volt
countries.
B) POWER SWITCH. 0=off, 1=on. The LED on the front indicates AC power is being fed to the supply and
remains lit in STANDBY.
C) IEC POWER CONNECTOR. The AC mains power cable gets plugged in here. There is a voltage change-
over switch in the power supply that is set by the factory for the mains voltage in your country. The set voltage
is indicated on the serial number badge.
D) MULTI-PIN POWER CONNECTOR. 16 pin connector that supplies all the needed volts/currents to the
Wave. The Wave also sends a signal to the supply that turns on the most of the supply, which means it is
truly difficult to measure the supply unless the Wave is connected via this connector.
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EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY