MATRIX AUDIO Element M2 Music Streamer User Manual

MATRIX AUDIO Element M2 Music Streamer

Packing list

Parts and names

Front

1. Power on/Standby
   After connecting to power supply, press this button to power on the unit, press it again to let the unit standby. It takes about 30 seconds for the first start up after connecting to power supply each time.

2. Knob/Button
   Set the output volume by turning the knob, when the”Lineout Mode” is set to Fixed through MA Remote App, the line output volume is not adjustable. Press the knob to mute, press the knob again or turn the knob to unmute.

3. Headphonejack
   The 6.35 mm headphone jack is for single-ended headphones, the 4.4 mm headphone jack is for balanced headphones.

4. LCD screen

5. Playback touch control area

LCD screen
Display information

Media and audio information
Including album art, track title, artist, duration, audio format, the sampling rate of the track, and the filter type being used.

Input channel
The name of the selected input channel.

Status
Including the status of the clock, network connection, USB storage, NAS, and Async/Sync mode.

Output channel and volume
The selected output channel and volume level.

Operation of touch screen

Swipe right to open the shortcut page. Swipe left to open the menu.

Rear

Analog output
Connect to active speakers or amplifiers through RCA or XLR cables.

Optical & Coaxial input
Connect to front-end devices with S/PDIF signal outputs through optical or coaxial cables.

11S•LVDS input
Connect to digital interface products from Matrix Audio or other compatible devices through HDMI cables. The unit is compatible with 4 kinds of 11S·LVDS pin definitions, which can be viewed and configured in MA Remote App.

HDMI ARC
Connect to TVs with ARC (Audio Return Channel) functionalities through HDMI cables.

USB audio input
Connect to computers as an external audio device through USB Type B cables.

Reset button
Only use this button when the unit works incorrectly, the unit can be reset to factory state. Please operate under the instructions by service team from Matrix Audio.

USBTypeC
Connect to USB storage devices which requires not higher than SV/lA power supply.

Ethernet
Connect to LAN port of the network router, the connection supports up to Gigabit Ethernet transmission.

Trigger input/output
Connect to audio devices with trigger ports through a 03.5 mm mono plug cables, to achieve a linkage control between the element device and other devices. The trigger output provides a 12V DC signal.

AC input
This unit adapts to AC100-120V and AC220-240V power supply automatically, please make sure to use the product in the power voltage range mentioned above.

Please use the power cable which includes an earth wire. Please ensure you have a reliable earth wire connection. Otherwise, the casing of the unit may have a slightly charged touch. If you need the unit to be turned off completely, please unplug the power cable.

Remote control

• Power on/Standby

• Working/Battery status 8 Dimmer

• Input channels
  Some are reserved.

• Programmable buttons
  Define the functionalities of buttons through MA Remote App, they are not defined by default.

• volume

• Mute/Unmute
  Press to mute, again to unmute.You also can unmute by pressing the+/- buttons in mute state.

• Filters
  Switch the corresponding filter types applied to the current playing audio format in a loop.

• Playback control area
  When the input channel supports, the playback can be controlled by these buttons.

Slide in the direction of the arrow to open the battery holder. Please pay attention to the polarity when installing the batteries.

Point the remote control to the element device when using it, the operating distance is about 8 meters. When the battery is low, the LED indicator on the remote control flashes red, there will also be a notification showing on the device screen.
If there are more than one Matrix Audio device in a single environment, in order to prevent 1 remote control from controlling multiple devices at the same time, we preset 5 address codes in the remote control, these address codes can be configured in the Settings menu showing below, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Operations before using

Connect to network
LAN
Connect the product to the LAN port of the network router through an Ethernet cable. It is recommended to set up the router as a DHCP server, the unit will be assigned an IP address automatically. Select “LAN” in the option Network in the Settings menu, you can configure the network specs manually, after joining the network, there will be a shown in the status bar.

Wi-Fi
Enter Settings menu – Network – Wi-Fi, after network scanning is complete, choose the SSID of your network and enter the passwords, there will be a shown in the status bar after connection. The device supports 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network.
When the connection has no Internet access, there will be a status bar.

MA Remote App
Install the MA Remote App for your iPad, iPhone, or Android phone.

Open the app, follow the instructions to add the device to MA Remote App.

To control and configure the element device through MA Remote App, or playback streaming music from the element devices, please refer to matrix- digi.com/tutorials for instructions.

Tutorial Video

Driver for USB Audio
When connecting the device to a Windows 7 /8/10/11 computer via USB connection as an external audio device, please install drivers as following instructions:

1. Double-click the driver installation package and click “Next”.
2. Select installation path and click “Install”.
3. Click “Next” after the installation is complete.
4. Click “Finish” to close the Setup Wizard.

It’s no need to install drivers for macOS, just select “element Series” as the audio output device in Sound Preferences.

The element devices can be connected to an iPhone or iPad via a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.
The element devices can be connected to Android devices via an OTG adapter, but not every Android devices are compatible with device via OTG connection.

Appendix

Technical specifications

• Hardware Platform
• CPU: NXP i.MX 6Q uad Cortex-A9
• D/A Chip: ES9028Pro
• Clock Source:Crystek CCHD-950

Digital Input

Coaxial & Optical:

• PCM 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)

IIS·LVDS:

• PCM 16-32Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
• 192kHz, 352.SkHz, 384kHz, 705.GkHz, 768kHz
• DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP)
• DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz {Native)

USB Audio:

• PCM 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
• 192kHz, 352.SkHz, 384kHz, 705.GkHz, 768kHz
• MQA 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
• 192kHz, 352.SkHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP)
• DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz {Native)

HDMIARC:

• PCM 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Line Output

• XLR
  • SNR: 128dBA-weighting
  • THD+N: <0.00020o/o@lk, <0.00022%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@85kHz
  • Crosstalk: >-145dB
  • Output Level: 4VRMS@OdB

RCA

• SNR: 125dBA-weighting
• THD+N: <0.00022o/o@lk, <0.00023%@20Hz-20kHz
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@85kHz
• Channel Crosstalk: >-130dB
• Output Level: 2VRMS@OdB

Headphone Output

4.4mm Balanced

• SNR: 119dBA-weighting
• THD+N: <0.00055%@20Hz-20kHz 4VRMS
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±O.l -3dB@85kHz
• Output Impedance: <220
• Output Power: 1800mW@330,1100mW@3000, 540mW@6000, 1 % THD Gain:+18dB

6.35mm Single-ended

• SNR: 116dBA-weighting
• THD+N: <0.00055%@20Hz-20kHz 2VRMS
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@85kHz
• Output Impedance: <110
• Output Power: 1200mW@330, 280mW@3000, 140mW@6000, 1 % TH D Gain:+18dB

Network

• LAN : 10/100/1000 Mbps
• WLAN : 2.4GHz/5Ghz

use

• The USB port provides a maximum power of SV/lA.
• The USB port works with devices which conform to the USB mass storage standard and supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file formats, but is not guaranteed to be compatible with all storage devices.

Trigger

• Trigger in : DC 6-12V <lOmA
• Trigger out : DC 12V/50mA MAX

MA Player

• Controller app : MA Remote App

Local Playback:

• Format Supported: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC,AIF F, AAC, FLAC, OGG,
• APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF,CUE
• PCM 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
• 192kHz,352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
• MQA 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
• 192kHz, 352.BkHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream
• DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz

Roon Ready:

• PCM 16-24 Bit/44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
• 192kHz, 352.BkHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
• MQA 16-24 Bit/44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
• 192kHz, 352.BkHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream
• DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz
• AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, vTuner, Radio Paradise, the audio specs depend on the service provider.

Power specifications

• Power Voltage: AC 100V-120V 50/60Hz/AC 220V-240V 50/60Hz
• Standby Power Consumption: < SW
• Maximum Power Consumption: <SOW

Other specifications

• Weight: 3.5kg (7.71pounds)
• Size: Width 280 mm (11.02 inches),Depth 259 mm (10.20 inches), Height 58 mm (2.28 inches).

About MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)
This unit includes a MQA full decoder, which enables you to playback MQA audio files via streaming or USB audio port, delivering the sound of the original master recording.
The dots beside the MQA logo green blue . to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. It glows  to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner.
The dot glows to indicate that the unit is rendering an MQA stream or file. This delivers the final unfolding of the MQA file.

• MQA and the Sound Wave Device are registered trade marks of MQA Limited. ©2016

About Roon Ready
Being Roon Ready means that Matrix Audio music streamers transparently discover and connect to Roon without any configuration, and bit-perfect audio is delivered from Roon to your music streamers.

About Spotify

• Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
• The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here: https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-1icenses.

Attention

• This product is for indoor use only.
• For full ventilation, it is recommended to reserve a space of larger than 5 cm around the device.
• Do not cover the air vents with stuffs such as papers, tablecloths, and curtains to obstruct ventilation.
• Do not place stuff with flame, such as lighted candles, on the device.
• If the device is used in tropical areas, please be careful to prevent insects from entering the unit through the air vents.
• The device must not be subject to water droplets or splashes. Please do not place stuffs filled with liquids such as vases and cups on or near the device.
• Do not put stuffs around the device power plug and the AC power socket, in order to disconnect the power supply easily when needed.

MORE INFORMATION

HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUDIO

www.matrix-digi.com 

• Matrix Electronic Technology Co., LTD
• +86-29-86211122
• Room 206 Block B, #58 Mingguang Rd, iX’an, China

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