Vivaldi DAC User Manual v1.0x
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1. In PCM mode the first 4 filters give different trade offs between the Nyquist image rejection and the phase response Filter 1 has the best rejection of unwanted Nyquist images and the sharpest roll off resulting in the poorest transient response of the four Filters 2 3 and 4 have progressively more relaxed image rejection and progressively better transient response Filter 2 is often preferred for orchestral music while Filter 3 and Filter 4 are often used for rock music If the source data rate is 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s two extra filters are available Filter 5 has a Gaussian response and Filter 6 is an asymmetrical type which features almost no pre ringing There are 2 extra filters for 44 1kS s operation Filter 5 is an asymmetrical design with non linear phase and no pre ringing Filter 6 is a new sharp filter which has linear phase and pre ringing Try them and decide for yourself which you prefer The impulse responses for the six 44 1kS s filters are sansa gE Peet ete ete eee Filter 4 Filter 5 Filter 6 DSD mode has 4 filters but these progressively reduce the out of band noise level which is inherent in the 1 bit nature of DSD Filter 1 is the usual setting it gives the widest bandwidth about 70kKHz and the highest level of out of band noise If your system sounds harsh try Filter 2 or Filter 3 These progressively reduce the out of band noise level at the cost of some bandwidth Filter 4 is primarily inten2. Please do not use an excessively heavy or inflexible power cable as this may damage the power inlet connector The cables supplied with the unit are commercial grade because most owners will have their own audiophile grade cables or will prefer to make their own cable choices Press the Power button the unit will display Vivaldi DAC Wait about 30 seconds while the DAC configures itself If the unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state you can run the Factory Reset routine by pressing the buttons in this sequence Menu gt Menu lt Menu Wait a few seconds while the unit resets itself Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Fitting the Remote Control handset batteries Use a small coin to Lift the screw a Fit 2 AA size batteries by pressing Slide the back release the screw little and slide the the flat end against the spring plate into place and securing the back back plate off and pressing the battery into the tighten the screw plate slot so that the end makes contact with the stud If the remote control does not appear to work after fitting the batteries make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way as shown above If in doubt please ask your dealer for advice Failure to fit the batteries correctly can damage your Remote Control Such damage is not covered by the warranty Please dispose of
3. 32 Maintenance and Suppor t cccccscccssseeecesseeeeeseeeeseeeceseeeceaeeeeeseeseaseeseaeeseaeeeaeseseaeseceeeseanessosnessaneenss 34 Service and Maintenance 34 Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse 34 Cleaning the case 34 Limited Warranty 35 If you need more help 36 Software History 36 Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 USING THE dCS Vivaldi DAC FORTHE FIRST TIME Congratulations on purchasing your dCS Vivaldi DAC Before using your unit please read this section and the Step by Step Guide This will enable you to set the unit up quickly and safely with your hi fi system From time to time dCS will release updated software on CD that you can install yourself using the Update feature Please check our web site occasionally to see if new Vivaldi DAC software is available or consult your dealer What s in the box Check that the box contains the following items dCS Vivaldi DAC Manual and Menu Setup Guide Power cable 2 AES EBU cables BNC cable USB cable dCS USB Class 2 driver disc 2 spare fuses dCS Premium Remote Control Handset with 2x AAA batteries Notify your dealer as soon as possible if anything is missing or damaged We suggest that you retain the original packaging for possible future use If this is not possible replacement packaging can be ordered from dCS or our distributors Details can be found
4. SACD and press enter to rename the USB input to COMPUTER type NAME 11 COMPUTER and press enter You can rename each input that you are using with a more useful name that is up to 8 letters or numbers long Later on if you want to revert to the standard input names AES1 SPDIF2 etc select the Settings gt Reset Inout Names menu page Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual FRONT PANEL Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 E VIVALDI DAC Pome C sone Om Com Ose G CDEF GH Figure 6 Front panel Remote Control Receiver Aim the remote control handset towards the receiver A for best sensitivity Display In normal use the display B is split into 4 areas The top left corner usually shows the selected input e g AES1 2 While you are changing settings e g Filter the current setting may be displayed here briefly AESH2 F1 XA The icons at the bottom left corner are the selected Filter Filter 1 is shown and the Sync mode slave to Audio is shown Other icons such as Phase Invert or Channel Swap appear here when required The top right corner shows the locking status the data format Some examples are No Input 16 44 1 the number of active bits and the sample rate 24 192 DSD or MUTE Between tracks on a CD the number of active bits is zero so 0 44 1 may be displayed 24 192 a The staircase icon gives a v
5. and 50dB in 1dB steps down to 80dB and then mutes below 80dB When the Balance menu page is open or the remote Balance button has been pressed it adjusts the channel Balance instead While the menu is open the Rotary Control pages forward and backwards through the menu Similarly for a few seconds after changing the Input or Filter the rotary control will scroll through these instead of changing the volume Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 REAR PANEL Figure 7 Rear panel Analogue Outputs The unit features independent Balanced Outputs J on XLR connectors and Unbalanced Outputs K on RCA connectors The Left channel outputs are in the top row and the Right channel outputs are on the lower row Our Balanced Outputs are intended to be connected to true balanced inputs only They are electronically balanced and floating so they behave like an audio transformer This arrangement enhances the rejection of hum and Pin 1 interference picked up by the cable when used round with a true balanced input Pin 2 Output Pin 3 Output Most other DACs use a much simpler circuit that does not offer the same level of performance Some amplifier manufacturers provide unbalanced inputs on XLR connectors by leaving pin 3 floating This arrangement does not work correctly with a floating output stage resulting in extra noise unstable signa
6. be ordered from dCs Software History dCS products make extensive use of software configurable chips FPGAs and DSPs This gives us the ability to update our products to add extra features update digital interface standards or make performance improvements by loading new software Occasionally a hardware upgrade may be necessary also to increase the capacity of the electronics add extra connectors or extra front panel controls Please note that not all software updates produce an audible improvement We recommend that you keep your software up to date Check the dCS web site occasionally for news of the latest software updates wi R Update discs are available from our distributors Before requesting an update disc Q please open the Info gt Version menu page and check the Control Board version to verify that an update is actually needed This manual is for Vivaldi DAC software version 1 0x Issue 1 00 The first issue Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version
7. on our web site at www dcsltd co uk A programmable Nevo Q50 colour touch screen remote control configured for Vivaldi is available as an optional extra Positioning the unit For best sound quality the units in the Vivaldi range are designed to be mounted on separate shelves of a rack although they may be stacked directly on top of each other if this is absolutely necessary Place each unit on a firm vibration free base allowing convenient connection to the other parts of your system To prevent overheating we recommend that you leave some free space around the unit to allow for ventilation The unit is supplied with 4 feet fitted If you prefer a 3 feet layout unscrew the two back feet remove the two black cores using a 2 5mm A F Allen key fit one of the cores in the middle position and replace the foot Take care not to cross thread the foot any levelling you can unscrew any of the feet up to 3 complete turns to give up to 8mm With all feet screwed fully home the unit will sit level on a flat surface If you need to do y 1 8 of height adjustment Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Safety Notice Your dCS Vivaldi DAC contains no user serviceable parts DO NOT attempt to open the case as there are potentially dangerous voltages present inside In the event of the unit developing a fault ple
8. C Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 STEP BY STEP GUIDE This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation Preliminaries The Menu Setup Guide sheet details the menu structure and details the two most common set ups For digital interfaces use with cables designed for digital audio e for AES EBU interfaces use 110 screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector e for SDIF Word Clock or SPDIF BNC interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with BNC plugs SDIF and Word Clock interfaces require a simple DC coupled connection The interfaces may malfunction or not work at all if capacitor coupled cables or cables with built in networks are used e for SPDIF RCA interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs e for TOSLINK optical interfaces use Toslink fibre optic cables e for the USB interface use a standard USB2 0 cable fitted with one type A and one type B connector The internal screen must be connected at both ends For analogue outputs use with screened cables of the correct type e for balanced outputs use screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector e for unbalanced outputs use coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the DAC rear panel plug the other end into a convenient power outlet
9. Vivaldi from the drop down list in System Output You can also set dCS Vivaldi as the default output from the same panel For best results set the Sample Rate to be the same as that of the file automatically set the output sample rate to match the file sample rate Please refer to the A Some streaming programs give better results with a different set up or can y dCS Guide to Computer Audio for more specific information Go to STEP 3 Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 STEP 3 Connecting the Analogue Outputs Choose one of the following two sections Using a preamplifier e Set the preamplifier volume control to a low level e Connect either the balanced XLR connectors or unbalanced RCA phono connectors outputs on the DAC rear panel to matching line level inputs on your preamplifier probably labelled CD or AUX e Turn the DAC rotary control clockwise to set the Volume to maximum 0 0dB on the display Slowly increase the preamplifier volume until the music is at the right level Using a power amplifier directly e Turn the DAC rotary control counter clockwise to set the Volume to around 40 0dB as shown on the display e Connect either the balanced XLR connectors or unbalanced RCA phono connectors outputs on the DAC rear panel to matching inputs on your power amplifier Switch on the power amplifier e Turn the DAC rotary co
10. al v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 REMOTE CONTROL The upper section of the Remote Control is mainly for the DAC the lower section is for the Transport Hold down the Sleep button for 2 seconds to set the system to sleep mode Press the Sleep button again to return to normal operation In Sleep mode press the OFF button to turn the system off The Upsampler Input button selects the Upsampler s input The Upsampler Output button selects the Upsampler s output sample rate The Filter button changes the DAC filter setting The Balance button toggles the DAC between Volume and Balance adjustment modes The AES1 button selects the DAC s AES1 input the AES3 button selects the DAC s AES3 input The Input and Input buttons cycle through the DAC s available inputs The Vol and Vol buttons adjust the DAC s Volume Balance Mute turns the DAC s outputs off and on The Program and Clear buttons are used with the 0 9 buttons to set or change the Transport s track sequence for the loaded disc The 0 9 buttons select the current track to be played by the Transport Pressing 5 or 05 will select track 5 The Stop Eject Play Pause Previous Track Next Track Jog Back and Jog Forward buttons operate in the same way as those on the Transport front panel The Repeat button cycles the Transport through Repeat 1 repeat the current track Repeat re
11. ase contact your dealer in the first instance To maintain protection from electric shock the unit MUST be connected to mains earth ground via the power cable Also unearthed systems do not give the best sonic performance VA This product is lead free and complies with the RoHS directive RoHS lead free 2002 95 EC Before connecting the power cable to the unit for the first time please check that it has been set to the correct operating voltage for your mains supply The unit s voltage setting is shown on the serial number label If this does not match your local supply voltage DO NOT attempt to use the unit Contact your dealer to have the unit reset Using the unit with the wrong mains setting for your local supply may result in serious damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty Do not attempt to reset the voltage yourself We do not recommend the use of mains regenerators However if you do wish to use a mains regenerator with variable voltage and frequency we recommend that you set the voltage to match your local voltage and the frequency to either 50Hz or 60Hz ONLY Damage caused to your Vivaldi DAC by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a malfunctioning mains regenerator is not covered by the warranty Disposal at end of life the symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as normal household waste It should be recycled so please take it to an approved collection facility Filename Vivaldi DA
12. atically detects the data format and sets the correct mode The interface consists of two data inputs labelled CH1 and CH2 O Operation in SDIF mode requires that a word clock from the source is connected to one of the Word Clock In 1 2 or 3 connectors R Note that the interface can fail to lock correctly if the data sample rate changes but the Word Clock does not USB Interface The USB interface on a B type connector Q will accept PCM data at up to 24 bits 192kS s from a Windows PC Apple Mac PC or sound server equipped with a suitable USB2 0 interface The interface will also accept DSD data packaged in DoP format and decode it as DSD This interface operates in true asynchronous mode which makes the Vivaldi DAC immune to clock jitter from the computer sound server The DAC uses its own internal clock or locks to the Master Clock connected to one of the Word Clock inputs Feedback through the USB cable to the computer controls the data delivery rate We have tested this interface with several common formats running on Windows 7 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 and Apple Mac OSX 10 5 amp 10 6 with various PCM streaming programs but we cannot accept responsibility for correct operation with all source devices operating systems or software The USB interface is designed to work with a computer or sound server Nothing useful will happen if you connect the interface directly to an MP3 player or a flash stic
13. bits for correct operation To do this click on Start gt Control Panel gt Quicktime Click on the Audio tab of the Quicktime panel and select 24 bit in the Size field of the Sound Out section Selecting the Vivaldi DAC as your Audio Output device Whichever program you are using to play your music your computer may not automatically select your Vivaldi DAC as the preferred playback device You can correct this as follows Windows XP Once you have connected the Vivaldi DAC and switched it on go to Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio devices Click on the Audio tab and select dCS Vivaldi or dCS High Speed Audio Device from the drop down list in the Sound Playback Default Device list For best results set the Sample Rate to be the same as that of the file Windows Vista Windows 7 Once you have connected the Vivaldi DAC and switched it on go to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound and click on the Playback tab of the panel that appears Select dCS Vivaldi or dCS High Speed Audio Device from the list of available devices For best results click on Properties gt Advanced and set the Default Format to 24 bits at the same sample rate as the file Mac OSX Once you have connected the Vivaldi DAC and switched it on open Finder click on the Go tab and select Utilities In the Utilities panel select Audio MIDI Setup and click on the Audio Devices tab in the Audio MIDI setup panel Select dCS
14. ce and contain no user serviceable parts apart from the mains fuse If your unit is damaged in any way please contact your dealer Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse There is a mains fuse below the power inlet accessible from the outside of the unit If the fuse blows it may be changed by the user The current consumption of the unit is very low so it only blows if power surges occur or there is a fault in the unit Usually power surges cause no other damage but if the fuse blows repeatedly on replacement some other damage will have been done and the unit must be returned to dCS for repair Fuse type 20 x 5mm 10 5 amp L fuse If the fuse should fail it is essential that it is replaced with one of the same type and rating Failure to do so could result in damage to the unit risk of fire or electric shock and will invalidate the warranty Fuse failure is rare Referring to the diagram below remove the power cable insert small flat bladed screwdrivers into each fuse holder slot A push them together to release the clips and pull the fuse holder out Pull out the blown fuse and fit a new fuse in the holder B Orient the fuse holder as shown C and push the holder back into the unit so that it clicks home Spare fuses are provided with the unit A B C Cleaning the case The front and back panels of your dCS equipment are machined from very high grade aluminium Great care has been taken to create the finish of the aluminium throug
15. dCS Vivaldi DAC Stereo Digital to Analogue Converter User Manual Software Release 1 0x August 2012 Data Conversion Systems Ltd 2012 Price UK 8 00 Euro 12 00 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in or introduced into a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of dCS Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and whilst it is checked for accuracy no liabilities can be accepted for errors dCS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd Company registered in England No 2072115 dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx Page 2 English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Contents Using the dCS Vivaldi DAC for the first time cccccseceeeseseeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeseesneesseeseeseeasseeeeeneeseeenaessonenees 4 What s in the box 4 Positioning the unit 4 Safety Notice 5 Step Dy StED actresses she se nes n rD scenic R EEEE EE p EARE EnaA 6 Preliminaries 6 Fitting the Remote Control handset batteries 7 STEP 1 Connecting a PCM Input 8 Connecting to a Dual AES Source 8 Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF so
16. ded for troubleshooting not listening as it cuts off sharply at 20kHz to minimise the out of band noise Filter 1 Filter 2 Filter 3 I don t have time to listen to all these filters Which ones do you suggest _ _ Filters are definitely a personal choice but we can recommend the following a amp 44 1kS s Filter 5 asymmetrical 32 48 88 2 96kS s Filter 2 176 4 384kS s Filter 6 asymmetrical DSD Filter 1 Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 The DAC remembers the last filter set for every sample rate When the menu is open the Filter button changes to the lt button used to page backwards through the menu Input button Press the Input button G repeatedly to cycle through the available digital inputs The sequence is AES1 AES2 AES1 2 AES3 AES4 AES3 4 SPDIF1 RCA SPDIF2 RCA SPDIF3 BNC Toslink SDIF 2 USB AES1 2 and AES3 4 disappear from the list if the Dual AES1 2 and Dual AES3 4 menu pages are set to OFF When the menu is open the Input button changes to the gt button used to page forwards through the menu Mute Button Use the Mute button H to mute and un mute the analogue outputs When the unit is muted MUTE appears on the display Rotary Control The Rotary Control 1 usually controls the Volume setting The Volume setting changes in 0 5dB steps between OdB full volume
17. e dCS USB Class 2 Driver disc supplied must be installed onto the computer before use see page 10 button sequence is Menu gt Menu lt lt lt lt and then use the Menu button to To select Class 2 open the menu navigate to the Settings gt USB Class menu page The select the Class 2 icon Wait 10 seconds while the Class 2 code is loaded Figure 2 Connecting the USB interface e Connect one of the computer s USB ports to the USB port on the DAC s rear panel e Press the Input button repeatedly until USB is displayed If the source is transmitting PCM data the DAC will lock to the source and the sample rate will be displayed The DAC s USB interface operates in asynchronous mode This allows the clock inside the DAC to control the delivery of data from the computer avoiding the use of the computer s inaccurate and jittery clock Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Loading the Windows driver for USB Class 2 e f ASIO4ALL or any other ASIO driver e g for a sound card is loaded on your computer please uninstall it otherwise the dCS driver will not work correctly Power up the DAC and the computer Make sure the DAC is set to USB Audio Class 2 otherwise the driver installation will fail Load the dCS USB Audio Class 2 Driver for Windows disc into the computer s CD drive If the installation does not start automat
18. ealer for help Power up the DAC and a Windows XP Vista 7 PC If no suitable terminal program for example Hyperterminal is already installed download Tera Term from http en sourceforge jp projects ttssh2 releases and install it If the link is dead please search for the latest version of Tera Term online T Set the DAC s Settings gt RS232 menu page to the T option Text Connect the Upsampler s Test port to a free COM port of the PC or by using a USB to RS232 adapter cable if no COM port is available Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Devices and Printers Find the Port that is connected to the unit or the USB adapter and note the COM port number e g COM4 Run ttermpro exe Click Setup gt Serial Port set the panel as shown below set the Port field to the COM port number you identified earlier and click OK Tera Term Senal port setup Port Baud rate Data i Cancel Parity Stop 1 bi Help Flow control Transmit delay msecichar 0 msec line In the Tera Term window type the command NAME n newname where n is the number corresponding to the standard input name in the list below and newname is the personalised name you want to use for that input such as CD SACD TV or COMPUTER AES1 0 AES2 1 AES1 2 2 AES3 3 AES4 4 AES3 4 5 SPDIF1 6 SPDIF2 7 SPDIF3 8 Toslink 9 SDIF 2 10 USB 11 For example to rename the AES1 2 input to CD SACD type NAME 2 CD
19. erence between the two settings is about 10dB English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Dual AES1 2 This setting allows the AES1 and AES2 inputs to be used together to accept PCM data at high sample rates 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD from a Dual AES source Note that a source with two AES outputs might not actually produce Dual AES data The settings are gt e Off Dual AES mode is disabled Both inputs carry single AES data fd e On Dual AES mode can be manually selected using the Input button or the remote control e Auto The unit detects the format flags in the digital data and automatically sets the AES1 amp 2 inputs to Single AES or Dual AES mode as required This is the usual setting Note that if the format flag in the data is wrong you will need to manually select the correct setting sa e Lock Selecting either AES1 or AES2 the input is set to Dual AES Dual AES3 4 operates in the same way for the AES3 amp AES4 input pair Phase changes the phase of all the analogue outputs from normal phase to inverted phase to correct for absolute phase errors on recorded music Channel Swap swaps the channels from normal to swapped to correct a connection error Correct the error and change back to normal Channel Swap does not affect the Channel Check feature Balance the operation of the rotary control changes to adjust t
20. ess to a suitable clock despite changing sample rates in the system Set Master Clock Freq1 to 44 1kHz and Freq2 to 48kHz Connect one of the Clock Group 1 outputs 44 1KHz to the Word Clock Input of the Transport it will automatically sync Connect one of the Clock Group 1 outputs 44 1kKHz to the DAC s Word Clock In1 input and one of the Clock Group 2 outputs 48kHz to the DAC s Word Clock In2 input Connect one of the Clock Group 1 outputs 44 1kKHz to the Upsampler s Word Clock In1 input and one of the Clock Group 2 outputs 48kKHz to the Upsampler s Word Clock In2 input Set the DAC and Upsampler Sync Mode menu pages to Auto Remember that this must be set separately for each active input Connect the Upsampler s AES1 2 outputs to the DAC s AES1 2 inputs Connect the Transport s AES1 2 outputs to the DAC s AES3 4 inputs Computer audio sources as required can be connected to the Upsampler s Asynchronous USB interfaces and a NAS drive may be connected via a router to the Upsampler s Network input also Asynchronous Please see the Upsampler manual for more information Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Advanced options Customising the input configuration The Vivaldi DAC s inputs can be renamed to suit your particular system The Vivaldi Upsampler has the same feature If you have difficulty with this please ask your D
21. from any STANDARD CD player transport or from a computer streaming bit perfect data via the USB interface Note that some non Red Book CD transports change the digital data and cannot be used to download new software Please follow the instructions supplied with the update disc carefully If you accidentally start an Update do not worry The unit will automatically detect it is not receiving updated software and will abort the process The software will not have been changed gt BPH Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 SETTINGS Menu BEES Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx 1 gt 8 6 amp V lt Sync Mode this page sets the clocking for the digital input that is currently selected The DAC remembers the Sync Mode setting separately for each digital input The options are Audio The DAC extracts the clock from the data stream connected to the selected digital input and locks to it Use this setting for sources that do not have a suitable Word Clock input This arrangement does NOT give the best jitter performance or the best sound quality Master The DAC uses its own stable 44 1kHz clock and outputs the same clock on the Word Clock Output so that the source can lock to the DAC For correct master mode operation the source equipment MUST be locked to the DAC This is the recommended setting if you have a Vivaldi Transp
22. he balance Each channel can be varied from OdB to 6dB in 0 1dB steps then mute 20 below that Balance adjustment ends after this menu page closes or the Menu button is pressed Most owners use the remote control to adjust the balance USB Class set to Class 1 the USB interface will operate with Mac PCs running OSX 10 5 onwards or Windows XP Vista Win7 PCs at sample rates up to 96kS s Set to Class 2 the USB interface will operate with Mac PCs running OSX 10 6 onwards at sample rates up to 192kS s Class 2 operation with Windows XP Vista Win7 PCs requires that the dCS USB driver supplied with the unit is loaded After selecting a different USB Class wait for 10 seconds while the USB software is re loaded Note that the USB interface will not be detected by the computer if the unit is set to Class 2 and a suitable driver is not available gt HG A HE e RS232 Mode sets the RS232 interface to either Text mode for use with 3 party control systems or vw vw U dCS production Binary mode which is intended for factory use only Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Q Reset Input Names if the inputs have been renamed from a computer this page resets them to the original names AES1 AES2 etc and enables all inputs for use After a reset the special set up information is lost b Factory Reset resets the u
23. hese inputs and use the Input button to select AES3 4 The most common set up is to connect a Vivaldi Transport to AES1 2 and a Vivaldi Upsampler to AES3 4 Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source Most source equipment such as CD transports DVD players is fitted with a single wire digital output usually on an RCA phono connector e Connect your source equipment to the matching input on the DAC rear panel using a suitable cable e Press the Input button repeatedly until your chosen input is displayed This will be either AES1 AES2 AES3 AES4 SPDIF1 RCA SPDIF2 RCA SPDIF3 BNC or Toslink The DAC will lock to the source displaying 16 44 1 for example if the source is a CD player Connecting to an SDIF DSD Source Check that your source equipment is capable of SDIF PCM or DSD operation SDIF Sony Digital InterFace is not the same as SPDIF Sony Philips Digital InterFace and the two are not compatible Please ensure that you connect to the correct BNC sockets e Connect the CH1 output on your source equipment to the CH1 input on the DAC rear panel and the CH2 output to the CH2 input using two BNC cables Connect the word clock output on your source equipment to the Word Clock In1 connector on the DAC rear panel e Ensure the cables are not swapped e Press the Input button repeatedly until SDIF 2 a
24. hlight to the menu you want then press the Menu button to select it The next menu level down is displayed Use the gt button to move the highlight to the menu page you want then press the Menu button to display the information or change the setting Select the return icon to go back to the previous menu level Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 INFORMATION Menu The Unit Status page displays e The long version of the serial number including the hardware configuration code e Each input and the sample rate detected on that input e Each Word Clock input and the clock frequency detected on that input e Internal temperature C Use the lt gt buttons to scroll up or down the list This page does not time out press the Menu button to exit If your system is not behaving as you expect the Unit Status pages can help you find set up or connection errors LEF A The Version page displays the software versions loaded in the unit Please have this information ready if you contact your dealer for any reason This page does not time out press the Menu button to exit The Contact page displays dCS web site URL and support email address This page does not time out press the Menu button to exit If you have any difficulty please contact your dealer for help first The Update feature allows you to load new software into your system
25. hout the engineering process from the raw solid material to the finished piece To remove loose dust or finger marks from the case we recommend that you use a clean dry lint free cloth To restore the finish we recommend applying small quantities of a lanolin based cleaner using a clean dry lint free cloth and then wiping off Do not allow lanolin to collect around the buttons Small amounts of glass cleaner containing ammonia may be used to clean other surfaces but avoid spraying onto the connector contacts Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Limited Warranty General dCS warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date the unit was originally shipped from dCs If the product is purchased and registered with dCS within 6 months of the date the unit was originally shipped from dCS we will start the warranty on the purchase date For units registered later than 6 months from the ship date we will start the warranty from the ship date unless the registration is supported by the original sales invoice During the warranty period dCS will repair or at our absolute discretion replace a faulty product Warranty repairs must only be carried out by dCS or our authorised service agents Please contact your dealer if your unit requires service To register this product either register online at
26. ically Run setup exe Follow the on screen prompts When prompted connect the DAC to the computer s USB port Wait until installation is complete then remove the driver disc and re start the computer If you connect a Vivaldi DAC set for USB Audio Class 2 to a Windows computer without first loading the driver the interface will not work and the Thesycon panel on the computer will display the warning message Device cannot start A word about Music Playing Software There are countless programs that can play music on Windows PC and Apple Mac OSX systems Unfortunately not all of them present the data completely unprocessed to the USB ports For example Windows Media Player re samples all data to 24 bits at the original sample rate while iTunes converts data as necessary to the output sample rate set in the OSX Audio MIDI Set up panel With such a proliferation of playing software and updates being issued frequently it is impossible for dCS to be fully up to date with the behaviour and performance of all programs If you have questions or problems we would urge you to take them up with your software vendor What we will say is that different programs operate very differently and it is well worth finding out exactly how your particular program processes the audio One particular problem that has been identified concerns iTunes when running on Windows systems The default output word length is 16 bits and must be changed to 24
27. ish version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 When the unit is set to Master mode the DAC uses its internal clock instead of locking to the data or one of the Word Clock Inputs then the Word Clock Out connector S carries a 44 1kHz word clock This MUST be connected to the source equipment so that the system can lock Word clock is used for synchronisation only it does not carry digital data Test interface The Test interface U is an RS232 interface two modes set by the Seitings gt RS232 menu page e Binary mode is used to remotely control the unit during automated production testing at dCs e ext mode is for use with a household automation system If you would like to use this mode please download the list of remote control commands from www dcsltd co uk page support The interface is designed to be used with a straight through cable wired pin 1 to pin 1 etc The pin connections are Pin 2 dCS unit transmit Pin 3 dCsS unit receive Pin 5 ground Shell cable screen amp drain wire J e J e We recommend using infra red remote control instead Mains inlet Power is connected via a standard IEC320 connector V protected by a fuse and isolated by a 2 pole power switch Label The label W states the units serial number and the nominal voltage to which the unit is set It is important to quote the serial number if you need assistance Filename Vivaldi DAC Manu
28. isual indication of the Volume or Balance setting with the setting shown in text as well 0 0dB is shown Details of the menu displays are shown in the Menu section on page 25 Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx To avoid unnecessary display wear we recommend switching off or setting the unit to Sleep mode at the end of the listening session English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Power Button To switch on ensure the rear panel switch is set to and press the Power button C on the front panel once Note that the unit cannot be turned on from the remote control To set the unit to sleep mode press the Power button once The main display will turn off the LED D beside the button will light and the analogue outputs will mute but the unit will remain close to running temperature Press again to return to normal operation To switch off hold down the Power button for about 3 seconds until Switching Off appears on the display then release it When the menu Is open press the Power button to close the menu Menu Button Press the Menu button E to open the menu select menu pages and change settings See the Menu section on page 25 for information on using the menu features Filter Button Use the Filter button F to select your preferred filter This is a personal preference and is best done by ear The choice of filter may depend on the type of music you are listening to
29. k The Vivaldi Upsampler does support this mode The Settings gt USB Class menu page can set the interface to Class 1 up to 96kS s without a special driver or Class 2 up to 192kS s a special driver is not required for OSX 10 6 3 onwards the dCS USB Class 2 driver is required for Windows Word Clock Inputs and Output Each of the three Word Clock In connectors R will accept standard word clock from the source equipment or a master clock at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kHz The clock frequency MUST be an exact multiple of the data rate otherwise the system will not lock Use the Seitings gt Sync mode menu page to lock the selected input to the selected external word clock The source MUST be locked to the same clock otherwise the system will not be locked and periodic clicks or other undesirable noises or dropouts will be heard on the outputs Each of the Word Clock Inputs may be used individually but to make operation easier the Vivaldi DAC s Sync mode menu page features an Auto mode In this mode you can connect a 44 1 88 2 or 176 4kHz word clock to Word Clock In1 and a 48 96 or 192kHz word clock to Word Clock In2 With a source connected to another feed from the same Clock the DAC can select the correct clock frequency WCIk3 is primarily intended to be connected to the Upsampler s Word Clock Output to improve performance with sources that do not have a Word Clock input Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx Engl
30. l levels and a thin sound If you want to use the Vivaldi DAC with this type of input link pin 3 to pin 1 in the cable at the amplifier end In such cases we recommend that you use the Unbalanced Outputs instead AES Digital Inputs The AES1 AES2 L AES3 and AES4 M inputs can be used individually at sample rates up to 192kS s If the Dual AES1 2 menu page is set to On or Auto AES1 2 can be used together as a Dual AES pair at 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s AES3 4 behave in the same way if the Dual AES3 4 menu page is set to On or Auto Both Dual AES interfaces will also accept dCS encrypted SACD data from the Vivaldi Transport and DoP data DSD over PCM from the Vivaldi Upsampler For Dual AES mode to work correctly the source must actually generate Dual AES data not just the same single AES data on 2 connectors Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 SPDIF Digital Inputs The unit features 3 electrical SPDIF inputs labelled SPDIF1 SPDIF2 N and SPDIF3 T as well as an optical SPDIF input on a Toslink connector P Pull out the dust cover before using the Toslink input The electrical inputs will accept sample rates up to 192kS s and the Toslink input accepts sample rates up to 96kS s SDIF Digital Interface The SDIF interface will accept either SDIF 2 PCM data at sample rates up to 96kS s or SDIF 2 DSD data The unit autom
31. link connector will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kKS s 1x SDIF 2 interface on 2x BNC connectors will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s or SDIF 2 DSD auto selected If the unit is not in Master mode this interface requires a compatible word clock input locked to the data rate USB interface on a B type connector will accept up to 24 bit PCM at e 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s when set to Class 1 no driver required e 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s when set to Class 2 no special driver is required for OSX 10 6 onwards load the dCS USB Class 2 driver for Windows e In Class 2 decodes DSD in DoP format The USB interface operates in true asynchronous USB mode 3x Word Clock Inputs on 3x BNC connector accept standard word clock at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kHz The data rate can be the same as the clock rate or an exact multiple 0 125x 0 25x 0 5x 1x 2x 4x 8x of the clock rate Sensitive to TTL levels Word Clock Output on 1x BNC connector In Master mode a TTL compatible 44 1kHz word clock appears on this output not temperature compensated Fs 32kS s 0 1 0 5dB 10Hz to 15kHz Fs 44 1 or 48kS s 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kHz Fs 88 2 or 96kS s 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kHz 30dB gt 38kHz Fs 176 4 or 192kS s 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kKHz 3dB gt 67kHz Fs 352 8 or 384kS s 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kKHz 3dB gt 100kHz DSD 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kHz 3dB gt 66kHz Bette
32. lt the Upsampler manual if your system includes a Vivaldi Upsampler The next step is crucial sit back and enjoy the music Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0Ox docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 A full Vivaldi system The Vivaldi s clocking system has been designed to be very comprehensive to cope with multiple sample rates with a mixture of clocked and un clocked sources This applies particularly to streaming computer audio files with different sample rates or using an Upsampler with a variety of output sample rates pining _ p Transport 9 G DIGITAL OUT Analogue outputs to Amplifier Figure 5 A 4 box Vivaldi system plus computer audio sources The system shown above makes excellent use of the Vivaldi s facilities The Upsampler can be sourced from the Transport a PC a NAS drive an iPod Phone Pad or a USB flash drive The multiple clock connections shown in green ensure that the DAC and Upsampler can always access a suitable clock despite changing file sample rates and changing Upsampler output rates Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 The Vivaldi Master Clock has 2 Groups of outputs each of which can be set to any of 6 standard clock frequencies The DAC and Upsampler have 3 and 2 Word Clock inputs respectively to ensure they can have acc
33. nit to standard settings These are Volume to 30dB Balance to centre Input to AES1 Sync to Audio for all inputs except USB sync to Master SDIF sync to Word Clock In1 Filter to 1 for all sample rates Phase to Normal Channel Swap to Normal Dual AES1 2 amp 3 4 to Auto Output Level to 2V Display to On Brightness to maximum USB Class to Class 2 RS232 Mode to Binary Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu L F Set the display Brightness to a comfortable level using the lt or gt buttons Display On Off this page is usually set to On When set to Off and the menu closes the display will turn off after the menu closes The display will turn on briefly when a control setting is changed The display will stay on if the unit is not locked or is muted or while the menu is open GENERATOR Menu Channel Check runs a routine to test the system for swapped channels A tone is output on the left channel only while the display shows Left then the right channel only while the display shows Right If these are the wrong way around the left and right channels are swapped somewhere in your system This test is not affected by the Channel Swap menu page setting Phase Check runs a routine to test the system for phase reversals Noise is output in phase on both channels while the display sho
34. ntrol slowly clockwise until the music is at the right level Play a disc you should have audio The most common fault reported when using our balanced outputs is hiss unstable levels and a thin sound on both channels This is caused by connecting the DAC s balanced output stage to an unbalanced input on an XLR connector with pin 3 left unconnected This does not work correctly with a balanced and floating output stage you must connect pin 3 to pin 1 ground to complete the signal path Another possible cause of this fault probably on one channel only is a broken cable _ The Vivaldi DAC has independent balanced and unbalanced output stages so you can wW connect them to different amplifiers if you wish STEP 4 Setting the Output Level If the preamplifier volume setting for a comfortable listening level is too high or too low you may need to change the Ouiput Level setting Setting the Output Level to 6V can cause some preamplifiers to overload and distort For this reason we recommend the 2V setting if a preamplifier is used Similarly if you are driving a power amplifier directly and the DAC Volume setting for a comfortable listening level is higher than 10 0 or lower than 30 0 try changing the Output Level setting by pressing the buttons in this sequence Menu gt Menu gt Menu If the setting is 2V and the DAC Volume is still set well below 30 0 your power amplifier or loudspeakers must have a ve
35. ort but not a Vivaldi Clock If the data rate is not 44 1 88 2 176 4 or 352 8kS s or DSD Master Mode is not available The icon turns red and the DAC defaults to Audio sync The SDIF input cannot be set to Master mode unless the DAC is locked to a 44 1 or 88 2kHz word clock connected to Word Clock In1 Auto This mode is designed for easy operation with a Vivaldi Clock Upsampler and computer where the data rate may keep changing Connect the Word Clock In1 input to a Clock output set to 44 1 or 88 2 or 176 4kHz and connect the Word Clock In2 input to a Clock output set to 48 96 or 192kHz The Upsampler s Word Clock inputs should be connected similarly When the sample rate changes the DAC and Upsampler will automatically select a Word Clock frequency that is synchronous with the data The selected word clock is displayed Word Clock Ini The DAC locks to an external clock connected to Word Clock In1 Word Clock In 2 The DAC locks to an external clock connected to Word Clock In2 Word Clock In 3 The DAC locks to an external clock connected to Word Clock In3 If the DAC cannot find a word clock that is synchronous with the data it will default to Audio sync and display the Bad Clock icon Output Level sets the full scale output level to 2V rms or 6V rms When you set up your system choose the Output Level setting that gives a comfortable listening level with the Volume set between 10dB and 30dB The diff
36. peat the whole disc and Repeat Off The Display button changes the time displayed by the Transport cycling through Track Elapsed Track Remaining Disc Elapsed and Disc Remaining When the system is completely off not just in sleep mode press the front panel Power buttons to turn it on You cannot use the Remote Control for this The OFF button will only operate if the system is in sleep mode If you are using the two Dual AES input pairs with a Vivaldi Transport and Upsampler set the DAC s two Dual AES menu pages to Lock Now you can switch between the two Dual AES sources using the remote s AES1 and AES3 buttons Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual THE MENU Displays the unit status Sets the clock source for the selected input Display Settings Sets the display brightness Signal Generator Outputs tone on L channel only then R channel only Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx Displays the software issues amp serial number Sets the analogue output levels and adjusts balance Restores standard factory settings Turns the main display on off Noise on both channels then inverts R Displays dCS contact details Enables Dual AES operation Resets the user selected input names to standard Outputs modulated pink noise to burn in your system Loads new software from a dCs CD Enables D
37. ppears on the display PCM or DSD mode is automatically detected The DAC will lock to the source displaying 16 44 1 for example if the source is a CD player DSD is displayed if the source is sending DSD data Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 STEP 2 Setting up the USB source If you do not want to use a USB source go to STEP 3 Connecting the USB interface The USB interface can be connected to Windows 7 or Windows Vista SP2 or later Windows XP SP3 or later PC Mac OSX 10 5 4 or later systems or a sound server running software to generate PCM data The interface will work with Linux based servers and computers fitted with USB 2 0 interfaces that natively support USB Audio Class 1 or Class 2 operation One of the USB Audio classes must be set during system set up The DAC is shipped set to USB Audio Class 2 USB Audio Class 1 The interface operates without a special driver at up to 96kS s To select Class 1 open the menu navigate to the Settings gt USB Class menu page The button sequence is Menu gt Menu lt lt lt lt and then use the Menu button to select the Class 1 icon Wait 10 seconds while the Class 1 code is loaded USB Audio Class 2 The interface operates at up to 192kS s including DSD over PCM For Mac OSX version 10 6 3 or later is required For Windows 7 or Vista or XP the driver files on th
38. r than 113dB0 on 6V setting 20Hz 20kKHz unweighted Better than 105dBO0 20Hz 20kHz Better than 115dBO0 20Hz 20kHz 2V rms or 6V rms on all outputs for a full scale input set in the menu Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Balanced outputs 1 stereo pair on 2x 3 pin male XLR connectors pin 2 hot pin 3 cold These outputs are electronically balanced and floating the signal balance ratio at 1kHz is better than 40dB Output impedance is 3Q maximum load is 6009 a 10kQ 100kQ load is recommended Unbalanced outputs 1 stereo pair on 2x RCA Phono connectors Output impedance is 52Q maximum load is 600Q a 10kQ 100kQ load is recommended Size and weight 444mm 17 5 long x 485mm 17 2 deep x 151mm 6 0 high Allow extra depth for cable connectors Allow space for air flow around the unit 16 2kg 35 65lbs Power requirements Internally set to either 100 115 120 220 or 230 240V AC 49 62Hz Power consumption 23W typical 30W maximum Consumes less than 0 5W when powered down from the front panel These specifications are subject to change without notice Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Service and Maintenance dCS audio products are designed not to need regular maintenan
39. ry high sensitivity Consider a preamplifier or try some passive attenuators Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 STEP 5 Choosing a Sync Mode So far the system has been set up to lock to the clock generated by the source If you are using the SDIF interface the DAC will lock to a word clock generated by the source This is the simplest arrangement but it does not give the best sonic performance due to clock jitter If your source equipment has a word clock input you may be able to reduce the jitter in your system by either setting the DAC to Master Mode or locking the system to a Master Clock If not you can miss out this section Ry iat The Sync Mode setting must be set separately for each input that_is used This LO arrangement is necessary to allow a mixture of clocked and un clocked sources to be used in the same system Using the DAC in Master Mode You can use Master Mode with the PCM inputs ONLY if your source equipment can lock to a 44 1kHz word clock and the DAC is receiving data at 44 1 88 2 176 4 or 352 8kS s or DSD If the system is not set up correctly and fails to lock you will hear clicks noises from the speakers and the signal may be distorted e Connect the equipment as shown taking special care to connect the clock cable correctly a eae Ait Transport 45 DIGITAL OUT Analog
40. ual AES operation Select RS232 Text Mode or Binary Mode Figure 8 The menu sequence Changes the output phase for both channels Selects USB Class 1 24 96 or Class 2 24 192 Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Reverse the Left and Right outputs Allows Balance adjustment by rotary control English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Using the Menu The menu gives the user access to a range of additional features It also allows new features and performance enhancements to be added later by software updates The menu is controlled by four buttons Press the Menu button to open the menu or select a setting Press the gt button to page forward through the menu Press the lt button pages backward through the menu Press the Power button to close the menu or just wait 10 seconds Use the Menu Guide sheet to help you find the right menu page Each unit in the range has either three or four top level menu pages contact details Each model has a different SETTINGS menu which allows you to set some features that i The INFORMATION menu gives unit set up details software issues serial number and are not directly accessible from the front panel The DISPLAY SETTINGS menu is used to adjust the display The SIGNAL GENERATOR menu featured on the Transport Upsampler and DAC only contains test and set up routines Use the gt button to move the blue hig
41. ue outputs to Amplifier Figure 3 Using the Vivaldi Transport with the DAC in Master Mode To select Master Mode open the DAC s menu navigate to the Settings gt Sync Mode menu page The button sequence is Menu gt Menu and then use the Menu button to select the Master Mode icon Mi Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 Using a Master Clock in a CD SACD system The performance can be improved further by adding a Vivaldi Clock to the system as shown below r le Si es 3 a Transport N 45 DIGITAL OUT j ft WZ y Ze W TE a gt O Z j E G eG 4 d en D E GITAL g Analogue outputs to Amplifier Figure 4 Using the Vivaldi Transport DAC and Clock together e Connect one of the Clock s Word Clock Group 1 Outputs to the Word Clock Inputs of the Transport and DAC e Use the Clock s Freq button to set the Group 1 Outputs to 44 1kHz to suit the CD Transport sce To sync the DAC to Word Clock 1 open the menu navigate to the Seitings gt Sync Mode menu page The button sequence is Menu gt Menu and then use the Menu button to select the Word Clock 1 icon The system will re lock and un mute Please consult the Vivaldi Clock manual for more information on using a Master Clock Please consu
42. urce 9 Connecting to an SDIF DSD Source 9 STEP 2 Setting up the USB source 10 Connecting the USB interface 10 Loading the Windows driver for USB Class 2 11 A word about Music Playing Software 11 Selecting the Vivaldi DAC as your Audio Output device 11 STEP 3 Connecting the Analogue Outputs 12 STEP 4 Setting the Output Level 12 STEP 5 Choosing a Sync Mode 13 Using the DAC in Master Mode 13 Using a Master Clock in a CD SACD system 14 A full Vivaldi system 15 Advanced options 17 Customising the input configuration 17 Front FG oacesacacessscteacnccntcenecautsccescanseene aucenecasctecanesctecneauacsneeesostecuewnsscuscneseacssseneeiseatanesssbienue ensscecesecee 18 Remote Control Receiver 18 Display 18 Power Button 19 Menu Button 19 Filter Button 19 Input button 20 Mute Button 20 Rotary Control 20 Rea Be ao teacie ees ote ea cee cece wae EE deeeecedsecaueseeteeeraneeesesee 21 Analogue Outputs 21 AES Digital Inputs 21 SPDIF Digital Inputs 22 SDIF Digital Interface 22 USB Interface 22 Word Clock Inputs and Output 22 Test interface 23 Mains inlet 23 Label 23 Remote OIE i sascecesaescecn ence ncud pap acaen cena eeed nen eeetee nas samen memedesaneeameeseceadeeaeseemeusmracnaesnectndetanetanicascemmemiaeninc 24 TAE MEU oeiee E bust dactess tec ceasuceancatustdetee auasucineigecustesnssceceeenseenente 25 Using the Menu 26 INFORMATION Menu 27 SETTINGS Menu 28 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu 31 GENERATOR Menu 31 SOC CII Atl ONN oiana E EE
43. used batteries properly at a waste disposal site not in the household wasie Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 STEP 1 Connecting a PCM Input If you want to use the USB input only go to Step 2 Switch on the source equipment If appropriate load a disk tape and set the machine in PLAY mode to ensure it is generating a digital audio data stream Choose one or more of the following sections Connecting to a Dual AES Source e Check that your source equipment probably a dCS SACD Transport or a dCS Upsampler is capable of Dual AES operation and is set up correctly e Connect the AES1 or AES A output on your source equipment to the AES1 input on the DAC rear panel and the AES2 or AES B output to the AES2 input using two XLR cables Ensure the cables are not swapped e Press the Input button repeatedly until AES1 2 is displayed _ a 0 n 9 Transport ae 4s Ke ye i T Fi SS r DIGITAL OUT 3 i O Yj r X G E A f f an 4 om Analogue outputs To Amplifier Figure 1 Using the Vivaldi Transport with the DAC The DAC will lock to the source displaying 24 352 8 for example if the source is generating 24 bit data at 352 8kS s The Vivaldi DAC has a second Dual AES input on AES3 and AES4 You can connect a second Dual AES source to t
44. ws In Phase Press the Menu button the noise on the right channel is inverted while the display shows Out of Phase The first burst should produce a central image the second burst should not If these are the wrong way around one channel in your system is phase inverted Press the lt or gt button to stop the test and return to the menu Burn In runs a procedure to condition your system The unit displays Burn In Caution Loud then outputs modulated pink noise that ramps up slowly in level Press the Menu or lt or gt buttons to stop the procedure Please ensure that the volume level is reasonable as careless use of the Burn In feature can damage your amplifiers and loudspeakers dCS will not be liable for such damage Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x SPECIFICATION Converter type Digital inputs Clocking Frequency response set to Filter 1 Residual noise Spurious responses L R crosstalk Output levels August 2012 dCS proprietary Ring DAC topology 4x AES EBU on 3 pin female XLR connectors Each will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s OR used as a Dual AES pairs at 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s or encrypted DSD or DoP format 3x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono and 1x BNC connectors Each will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s 1x SPDIF optical on a Tos
45. www dcsltd co uk page warranty or complete the Product Registration form within 30 days of the sale and return it to dCS On receipt of the registration dCS will add your contact details to our customer database dCS will use this information for warranty purposes only we will not contact you directly for reasons relating to sales and marketing This warranty applies to the original owner it is not transferable Warranty Exclusions The Warranty does not cover wear and tear The Warranty on this product will be void if the product is misused in any way any unauthorised modifications or repairs are carried out the product is not used in accordance with the Operating Conditions stated in this manual the product is serviced or repaired other than by dCS or our authorised service agents the product is operated without a mains earth or ground connection the unit is returned inadequately packed dCS reserve the right to apply a service charge if a product returned for warranty repair is found to be operating correctly or if a product is returned without a returns number being issued This warranty covers parts and labour only it does not cover shipping charges or tax duty Our dealers or distributors are NOT authorised to extend the terms of this warranty dCS cannot accept responsibility for any attempt to do so Products re sold by dCS on a used basis may be subject to reduced warranty terms Obtaining Service Should
46. you encounter a problem contact your authorised dCS dealer for advice quoting the model the full serial number software version number and giving a detailed description of the fault Your dealer will advise you fully on actions that need to be taken When returning a unit the original packaging should be used to avoid transit damage Replacement packaging sets may be purchased from dCs During the Warranty period there will normally be no charge for parts or labour Operating Conditions e The supply voltage must remain within 10 of the A C voltage specified on the back panel e The supply frequency must be in the range 49Hz to 62Hz e Ambient temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F non condensing e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators air ducts power amplifiers or direct strong sunlight e fin doubt the easy test is the unit is happy to work anywhere a human is Filename Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x docx English version dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1 0x August 2012 If you need more help In the first instance you should contact your dealer If they cannot resolve the issue contact your national distributor Manufactured by Data Conversion Systems Ltd Unit 1 Buckingway Business Park Anderson Road Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4AE UK www dcsltd co uk This user manual may be downloaded free of charge from our web site A bound copy of this manual may
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