MUSiCiAN LEO High Performance Digital Interface User Manual

MUSiCiAN LEO High Performance Digital Interface

Introduction

Thank you for choosing MUSICIAN products!

Guangzhou LEZHIJIA Technology Co. Ltd.(MUSICIAN Audio) was formally established 2020. The R & D team is formed by a group of enthusiasts with more than 20 years of audio research and development experience. It is committed to the following product: R2R discrete balanced decoders, balanced headphone amplifiers, balanced amplifiers, balanced pre–amplifiers, headphones, passive speakers, and other audio products.

Tips

• Do not cover newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. on the machine, as this may prevent heat dissipation. If the temperature inside the machine is too high, it may cause a fire, damage the machine, or cause personal injury. When using switches, knobs or cables, do not use excessive force.
• Only use the voltage specified by this machine. Using a voltage higher than the specified value is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to the unit, or personal injury.
• Do not attempt to modify or repair this unit by yourself. If you need any service, please contact the MUSICIAN after-sales team through the official website.
• If you plan not to use the machine for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet. To strengthen the protection of this product, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet during lightning, or when no one is managing it, and when not using it fora long time.  This will prevent the product from being damaged during lightning and power grid surges.

Product information

Technical Highlights

• Proprietary FPGA DSP Processing Architecture
• FIFO Buffer and Reclock with Internal Crystal
• AT-Cut constant temperature crystal oscillator
• O-type single crystal copper transformer
• Optical Isolated All Digital Input Interfaces
• Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU
• Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform Driverless On Mac & Linux
• Dual AES/EBU Output Supported
• External Clocks Input Supported (45.1548MHz，49.152Mhz)

DSD
DSD64(DoP) on Coax/AES/Opt Input & Output Up to DSD512 On USB Input & I²S Output

PCM
24bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192KHz On All Input & Output Up to 768KHz On USB Input & Up to 384KHz on I²S Output

Digital Input
Coaxial, Optical , AES/EBU, USB, External Clock Input

External Clock Input
45.1548MHz，49.152Mhz

Digital Output
AES/EBU x2 output, I²S HDMI LVDS/I²S RJ45 lvcmos, Optical , Coaxial

Please note that the RJ45/HDMI ports of LEO are not typical network /multimedia RJ45/HDMI ports. They are purpose-built I²S ports. Please do not connect it to the typical multimedia HDMI port (i.e. Bluray player/TV etc) / Ethernet network.

Panel information

1. USB input button
2. AES input button
3. OPT input button
4. COAX input button
5. SETUP button
6. OK button
7. AES/EBU output
8. I²S HDMI LVDS Standard
9. I²S RJ45 LVCMOS Standard
10. Optical output
11. Coaxial output
12. 12 Clock input
13. Coaxial input
14. Optical input
15. AES/EBU input
16. USB input
17. Power input

Driver

LEO is equipped with a proprietary USB audio solution driven by STM32F446, which supports 24bit/768khz PCM data stream and DSD to DSD512 processed at this level.

• Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform
  Download and install Thesycon USB Driver for Windows.

1. Connect the standard USB cable from PC USB port to the USB input
2. Select USB input. The USB input LED should illuminate
3. Check the PC audio device panel to see if it is connected to the machine

• Driverless On Mac & Linux
  No need to install the driver, it can be used by connecting
  After connection, check whether it is connected to the machine in the sound setting

LED indicator

USB/AES/OPT/COAX
Change according to the sound source key
Light off: the sound source is not selected
Light on: the sound source has been selected, in which the single AES mode light is on, and the dual AES mode light flashes
Light flashing: select AES light flashing only when dual AES mode is enabled

SETUP
Light off: home mode Light flashing: menu mode

EX.CLOCK
Light off: internal clock Light on: external clock

DSD
Light off: Not DSD audio Light on: Audio for DSD

44K1/48K
Varies according to the sampling rate of the input signal
Light off: the input signal is not the sampling rate
Light on: the input signal is the sampling rate

OK
ON when the OK button is pressed OFF when the OK button is released

I2S
Light off: left and right channels of DSD are L/R Light on: right and left channels of DSD are R/L

PCM
Light off: Not PCM audio Light on: Audio for PCM

2x / 4x / 8x / 16x
Change according to the sampling rate n times the frequency of the input signal
Light off: the input signal is not n times the frequency of the sampling rate
Light flashing: the input signal is n times the frequency of the sampling rate

Button description

USB button| In home mode: Press to select USB sound source and USB light is On

In menu mode: Press to enter USB upgrade function setting

In function setting: No response when pressing the button

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AES button| In home mode: Press to select the AES sound source and the AES light is On

In menu mode: Press to enter single / dual AES function setting

In function setting: No response when pressing the button

OPT button| In home mode: Press to select the opt sound source and the opt light is On

In menu mode: Press to enter the external clock function setting

In I2S pin and DSD left and right channel function settings:

Press to switch DSD left and right channels

In other function settings: No response when pressing the button

COAX button| In home mode: Press to select coax sound source and coax light is On

In menu mode: Press to enter the external clock function setting

In function setting: No response when pressing the button

SETUP button| Press the button and the setup light flashes to enter the menu mode Press the button and the setup light is off to return to the home mode
OK button| In home mode: Press the button without response and the OK light is on. Release the button and the light is off

In menu mode: Press the button without response and the OK light is On, then release it and it is Off

In function setting: In function setting: press the button to switch the function setting and the OK light is On, then release the button to turn Off

Function setting description

| Function Settings| Button Operation| LED indicator
---|---|---|---
USB Upgrade Function settings| Press the setup button to enter the menu mode, and then press the USB button to enter the USB upgrade function setting| First press the

Setup button + usb button

| Setup light flashes + USB light flashes
In the USB upgrade function setting, press the OK button to upgrade the USB| Press the OK button again to upgrade| 44k1 light off + 48k light off: Upgrade has not started
44k1 light on +48k light on: Upgrade can be started
Single / Dual AES Function setting| Press the setup button to enter the menu mode, and then press the AES button to enter the Single/Dual AES function setting| ****

First press the

Setup button + AES button

| Setup light flashes + AES light flashes

In single / dual AES function setting, press the OK button to switch between Single AES and Dual AES functions

| Press the OK button again to switch| 44k1 light on: Single AES mode
48K light on：Dual AES mode
External Clock Function setting| Press the setup button to enter the menu mode, and then press the opt button to enter the external clock function setting| First press the

Setup button + OPT button

| Setup light flashes + EX.clock light flashes

In the external clock function setting, press the OK button to turn off and turn on the external clock function

| Press the OK button again to switch| 44k1 light off or 48K light off: Turn off the external clock
44k1 light on or 48K light on: start the external clock
I2S Pin and DSD left and right channel function settings| Press the setup button to enter the menu mode, and then press the coax button to enter the I2S pin and DSD left and right channel function settings| First press the

Setup button + COAX button

| Setup light flashes + I2S light flashes
In the I2S pin and DSD left and right channel function settings, press the OK button to switch the I2S pin| Press the

OK button again to switch

| 44K1(DATA)，2X(BCK)，4X(LRCK)|lights are off to be positive|
44K1(DATA)，2X(BCK)，4X(LRCK)
lights are on, it is negative
In the I2S pin and DSD left and right channel function settings, press the opt button to switch DSD left and right channels| Press the OPT button again to switch| 16X light off：L/R
16X lighr on：R/L

I2S PIN

*Corresponding LED indicator

8 Modes
1| Light Off : DATA+| Light Off: BCK+| Light Off: LRCK+
2| Light On: DATA-| Light Off: BCK+| Light Off: LRCK+
3| Light Off: DATA+| Light On: BCK-| Light Off: LRCK+
4| Light On: DATA-| Light On: BCK-| Light Off: LRCK+
5| Light Off: DATA+| Light Off: BCK+| Light On: LRCK-
6| Light On: DATA-| Light Off: BCK+| Light On: LRCK-
7| Light Off: DATA+| Light On: BCK-| Light On: LRCK-
8| Light On: DATA-| Light On: BCK-| Light On: LRCK-

LEO I2S Pin
There is no industry standard of I2S connection. Different brand/product has different I2S line order.

If you would like to use the I²S connection, the I²S pinout matching with the DAC has to be configured correctly. Mismatch of I²S pinout may result in static/noise output. The excessive noise output level may damage the loudspeakers/headphone drivers.

I²S Suggestions for matching DAC

1. Connect I2S cable (high quality HDMI cable <3ft/1m)
2. Turn down the volume (minimum audible volume)
3. Play music (first PCM, then DSD)
4. I2S setting for running DAC(consult DAC manufacturer for details)
5. When playing PCM and DSD, one of the modes should match the playing source

It is recommended to conduct an audio tone test to ensure that the L/R channel is correct in phase/out of phase.

Basic parameters

• Function keys: USB, AES, Optical fiber, Coaxial input buttons, Setup, OK Button
• Input mode: Coaxial, Optical , AES/EBU, USB2.0 Type B
• External clock (45.1548mhz / 49.152mhz)
• Output mode: AES/EBU x2 output, I²S HDMI LVDS / I²S RJ45 lvcmos, Optical , Coaxial
• Power input: 100-240V AC, 50/60hz (Global voltage)
• Machine size: 330mm235mm70mm (Height includes foot pad)
• Machine weight: 4.35kg
• Package weight: 5.5kg

Warranty

We take pride in the quality of our products with strict quality control checks. To give you more confidence, all of our products are provided with a three-years warranty. Within the first 30 days from the date of purchase, most items can be returned for refund or exchange if meet the following conditions.
Wish you enjoy a wonderful shopping experience!

RETURNABLE ITEMS
Items that can be returned/refunded or exchanged with in 30 days of receipt must comply with the following standards

1. Any returned items must be accompanied by all accessories, hardware, manuals or instructions, and in the same ﹃ new ﹄state as when shipped to you.
2. Any returned items will be evaluated after receipt. Of course, we will not refund any defective products caused by improper handling, improper use, tampering or improper use.
3. If there is no complete original packaging (original packing box, foam filling, etc.) at the time of return, 25%6 replenishment fee will be charged.

Tips: The items should be transported back safely. Before we received, You will take full responsibility. If you choose to replace, we will ship your replacement items free of charge.

RETURN FEE AND ADDRESS
We aim to provide services that benefit all our loyal customers. Global customers can return products to our Chinese warehouse. Please always contact us before returning items to relevant addresses.

1. All transportation costs are borne by the customer. This includes shipping costs for returns or exchanges. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
2. Please contact your local post office to confirm the actual return shipping fee before shipping back. We recommend that you use the cheapest postal service if available.

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