Paganini Transport User Manual v1.0x
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1. on the left channel only while the display shows Left then the right channel only while the cl e display shows Right If the these are the wrong way around the left and right channels are swapped somewhere in your system Use the Phase Check routine to test the system for phase reversals Noise is output in Too phase on both channels while the display shows 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 Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x SPECIFICATION Mechanism type Digital outputs Clocking Size and weight Power requirements June 2008 Dual laser CD SACD mechanism IEEE 1394 interface on 2x 6 way connectors The interface outputs dCs encrypted DSD 1 bit data at 2 822MS s whether a CD or SACD is playing 2x AES EBU on 3 pin male XLR connectors Both output CD format data 16 bits at 44 1kS s whether a CD or SACD is playing 2x SPDIF on 1x RCA Phono Both output CD format data whether a CD or SACD is playing Word Clock Output on 1x BNC connector With the transport in Master mode a TTL compatible 44 1kHz word clock derived from the in2. correct operating voltage for your mains supply The unit s voltage setting is shown on the label beneath the mains inlet on the rear panel 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 Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Power Cables If you wish to use a power cable other than the one supplied please ensure that it is a good fit to the mains inlet and is not so heavy and inflexible as to place strain on the mains inlet Mains Regenerators 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 Paganini Transport by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a malfunctioning mains regenerator is not covered by the warranty Positioning the unit Units in the Paganini range may be stacked directly on top of each other but are likely to give better sonic results when mounted on separate shelves of a rack Place each unit on a firm vibration free base allowing convenient con
3. standard CD R or CD RW discs recorded with audio data in CD format may be playable but this depends on the disc the software and the burner used to record on the disc dCS Ltd cannot accept responsibility for any difficulty encountered while attempting to play such discs Which types of disc can NOT be played dCS Ltd cannot accept responsibility for any difficulty encountered while attempting to play the following types of disc Scratched damaged or dirty discs Printed or labelled CD Rs or discs contaminated with glue or other sticky substances These may get stuck inside the unit If this happens the warranty on the Transport will be void A service charge will be made for removing such discs DVD CD G CD EXTRA PHOTO CD CD ROM or DVD ROM Copy protected discs that do not conform to the Red Book CD standard may not play correctly or may not play at all Such discs are not CDs they are optical discs that have been recorded with digital audio data They should not carry the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo but some do If you encounter any difficulty playing such discs please contact the disc manufacturer and demand a genuine CD in exchange Laser Radiation dCS Paganini Transport is a Class 1 Laser Product it complies with U S FDA 21CFR subchapter J In normal use there is no risk of exposure to laser radiation The case should only be opened by authorised service personnel The case protects the user fro
4. 2 Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP 2 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 1394 or SDIF interfaces the DAC will lock to a word clock generated by the Transport This is the simplest arrangement but it does not give the best sonic performance due to clock jitter Using the DAC in Master Mode If you have a Paganini Clock go to the next page You can reduce the jitter in your system by using the Paganini DAC in Master mode and slaving the Transport to it Transport 50 60 Hz 50W n Class 1 Laser Product Fuse T 500mA L D AC dCS Model Paganini DAC 50 60 Hz 50W A CLK IN I K 8 DIGITAL INPUTS AES 1 ANALOGUE OUTPUTS RCA 1 RCA 2 AES 2 Fuse T 500mA L L RY R L Balanced amp Unbalanced Analogue Ouiputs Figure 2 Using the Paganini Transport with the DAC in Master Mode e Use the DAC s Input button to select the input you want to use e Connect the DAC s W Clk Out connector to the Transports W Clk In connector e Press the Sync button to set the DAC to Master mode and allow the system to re lock Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Using a Master Clock The performance can be improved f
5. When the system is powered up the Transport examines the interconnections between units then stores a setup for CD and a setup for SACD There are 3 options e EasyPlay Off disables the automatic switching You will need to set the DAC input to match the type of disc being played e EasyPlay Full sets the DAC to the 1394 input whether a CD or SACD is played e EasyPlay SACD selects the 1394 input when an SACD is played and a PCM input when a CD is played If at any time the EasyPlay system does not appear to be working properly switch the Transport off and on again to re initialise the system This will also be necessary if you change the interconnections between the units The Factory Reset menu page resets the unit to standard settings These are Hybrid Layer to SACD Easy Play to Full Display to On Brightness to maximum Contrast to 60 Programmed sequences cleared Repeat to Off DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu Set the display Brightness to a comfortable level using the lt and gt buttons Set the display Contrast to a comfortable level using the lt and gt buttons Runs a Display Test routine which flashes all the indicators and the main display Display On Off Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 SIGNAL GENERATOR Menu Use the Channel Check routine to test the system for swapped channels A tone is output 3
6. again to resume playing When the menu is open the PLAY PAUSE button changes to the gt button used to page forwards through the menu Previous Track Button Press this button G to skip to the previous track or to the start of the current track if the disc is playing This feature is easier to use when the disc is stopped or paused Next Track Button gt Press this button H to skip to the next track Skipping past the last track returns to track 1 Remote Control Receiver Aim the remote control handset towards the receiver K for best sensitivity Display In normal use the display M is split into 5 areas When stopped the number of tracks on the disc is shown When playing or paused the current track number is shown Total elapsed time or Total remaining time or Track or disc time Track elapsed time or hours minutes seconds Track remaining time 20 01 19 21 E SACD amp Disc type or hybrid disc layer This symbol indicates the mechanism status Stop Play Pause SACD or CD Fast Reverse Fast Forward Open or Close Sync will also appear here when the transport is locked to an external clock While locking is in progress will appear greyed out If a clock is present but the Transport cannot lock to it will be displayed and the Transport will use its own clock If a track sequence has been set up PGM will appear here Details of the menu displays are shown in the Menu section on page 16 If t
7. 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 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 The supply voltage must remain within 10 of the A C voltage specified on the back panel The supply frequency must be in the range 49Hz to 62Hz Ambient temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F non condensing 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 Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manu
8. of tracks and the total playing time The Transport will play the SACD layer of a hybrid disc by default but you can select the CD layer instead using the menu e Press the gt Il button to start the disc playing Turn up the Volume to a comfortable level You should have audio For all discs the disc type and elapsed time will be displayed e Pressthe gt Il button to pause playing press again to resume playing e Pressthe gt I or lt button to skip to the next track or the previous track e Press the da or button to jog through the track To go faster press the button again speed 2 and again speed 3 Press the button to return to play mode e Press the button to stop the disc Press it again to open the tray STEP 4 Other Features The Remote Control gives access to other features such as track number selection repeat track or disc and programming a track sequence To select track 5 as an example either press button 5 and wait a few seconds or press 0 then 5 within the next few seconds this is quicker To select track 12 press 1 then 2 Press the Repeat button repeatedly to cycle through the options 5 e Repeat Track repeat the track that is currently playing 1 e Repeat Disc repeat the whole disc e Repeat Off normal operation With the disc stopped press the Program button to program a track sequence next select the track numbers you want to play in any order We suggest entering 2 digits for e
9. TEP 1 Selecting a Digital Output 8 STEP 2 Choosing a Sync Mode 9 Using the DAC in Master Mode 9 Using a Master Clock 10 STEP 3 Playing a Disc 11 STEP 4 Other Features 11 BOF ee AUN carseat ects ances na ee dee incre data cen avg walled caps seaplane en alan ouluoes ne ends aunt vecoawetinednnde 12 POWER Button 12 MENU Button 12 JOG BACK Button 12 JOG FORWARD Button 12 STOP EJECT Button 12 PLAY PAUSE Button 13 Previous Track Button 13 Next Track Button 13 Remote Control Receiver 13 Display 13 CD Tray 13 neasrPeleluni alla 14 Mains inlet 14 Word Clock Input Output 14 PCM Outputs 14 1394 Interface 14 SUC Connector 14 Remote CORTO iii iii rara 15 TNeMenilci lai 16 Using the Menu 17 INFORMATION Menu 18 TRANSPORT SETTINGS Menu 19 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu 19 SIGNAL GENERATOR Menu 20 SPS FEN RUN ON acta cSt ss te T se se ada one ace ioe 21 Maintenance and SUD DOME asurre aaa aaa 22 Service and Maintenance 22 Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse 22 Cleaning the case 22 Limited Warranty 23 If you need more help 24 Software History 24 Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 USING THE dCS Paganini Transport FOR THE FIRST TIME Congratulations on purchasing your dCS Paganini Transport 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 s
10. ach track number as this will allow you to enter the sequence more quickly For example pressing Program 05 04 06 Play will play track 5 then track 4 then track 6 and stop The unit will display 6PGM3 where 6 is the last track number entered and 3 is the number of tracks in the sequence Press Clear to remove the last track from the sequence track 6 the display will change to 4PGM2 Press Program again to cancel program mode the unit will display Program Off Opening the CD tray also cancels program mode The next step is crucial sit back and enjoy the music When you have finished listening you can either keep the system warm by setting it to Sleep mode oress the Power button briefly or switch off hold down the Power button until Power Down is displayed then release Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 FRONT PANEL Figure 4 Front panel POWER Button To switch on ensure the rear panel switch is set to I and press the POWER button A 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 to the left of the button will illuminate and the 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 but
11. al Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 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 dCs Ltd Mull House Great Chesterford Court Great Chesterford Saffron Walden CB10 1PF 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 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 make an earth shattering change You should have a clear idea of what you expect to gain before updating to the latest issue We recommend that you keep your software up to date Check the dCS web site for the latest software updates This manual is for Paganini Transport software version 1 0x Issue 1 00 The first issue Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version
12. dCS Paganini Transport Upsampling CD SACD Transport User Manual Software Release 1 0x June 2008 Data Conversion Systems Ltd 2007 8 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 Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc Page 2 English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 CONTENTS COMENTS ace scents aiar iii 3 Using the dCS Paganini Transport for the first tiMme iii 4 What s in the box 4 Safety Notice 4 Mains Voltage Setting 4 Power Cables 5 Mains Regenerators 5 Positioning the unit 5 Disposal at end of life 5 Which types of disc can be played 6 Which types of disc can NOT be played 6 Laser Radiation 6 Condensation 6 Step bV Steb GN cia iaia 7 Preliminaries 7 S
13. doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual THE MENU Transport Settings Display Settings Signal Generator Transport ONLY Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Press Step gt to move along the Menu press lt Step to move back Press Menu to set a menu option or change options Version Aa OA Displays the loaded software issues and serial number 7 VIII Displays dCS contact details Easy Play CDUpdate Update Unit information Displays the unit status Starts software update from a dCS CD gt Factory Reset so Fe ma Selects format for playing hybrid discs Bright Test Display Display DI Sets the display brightness Press gt to increase press lt to reduce Channel Check ra L Fi Outputs tone on L channel only then R channel only Sets the mode of the automatic input switching Adjusts the display contrast Phase Check TAL Outputs noise on both channels then inverts R Restores standard factory settings Turns the main display on off Runs a display test routine Figure 6 The menu sequence Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Using the Menu The menu gives the user access to a range of additional features It also allows new features and performance enhanceme
14. e I position Briefly press the Power button and wait about 30 seconds while the Transport configures itself The display will show in sequence Paganini Transport and No Disc If the unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state you can reset it as follows Press the Menu button press the button once then the Menu button again to display the Transport Settings menu Press the button repeatedly to highlight the Factory Reset menu page Press the Menu button and wait a few seconds while the settings are reset Fitting the Remote Control handset batteries i Open the battery compartment in the back of OPEN the Remote Control by pushing the tab back j with a fingernail Insert the two AAA batteries end first taking great care that the battery polarity matches the drawing below then replace the cover We recommend Duracell batteries but any leak proof alkaline AAA size batteries may be used Failure to fit the batteries correctly can damage your Remote Control Such damage is not covered by the warranty Please dispose of used batteries properly at a waste disposal site not in the household waste Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP 1 Selecting a Digital Output Whether you are playing a CD or an SACD the 1394 interface carries DSD data and all of the PCM outputs carry CD format data Most owners c
15. er buttons change the DAC filter setting The Balance button toggles the DAC between Volume and Balance adjustment modes The AES and 1394 buttons select the DAC input while the Input and Input buttons cycle through the available inputs The and buttons adjust the DAC Volume Balance the Mute button mutes and un mutes the DAC outputs The Program and Clear buttons are used with the 0 9 buttons to set or change a track sequence for the loaded disc The 0 49 buttons are used to skip directly to another track Pressing 5 or 05 will select track 5 while pressing 12 will select track 12 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 through Repeat 1 repeat the current track Repeat repeat the whole disc and Repeat Off The Display button changes the time displayed on 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 have more than one 1394 source connected the Remote s 1394 button will select the first source Use the Remote s Input button to select other sources Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x
16. er Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 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 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 Your dealer should have completed on your behalf an Owner Registration form at the time of sale and returned it to dCS On receipt of the Owner Registration form 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 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
17. f you contact your dealer for any reason P a ee SI The Contact page displays dCS web site URL email address telephone and fax numbers If you have any difficulty please contact your dealer for help first VIII The Transport Information page displays the unit status Area No Disc CD SACD WClk In Inactive 44 1kKHz I F version x XX B E version x xx F E version x XX Use the lt and gt buttons to scroll down the list and press the MENU button to exit The CD Update feature allows you to load new software into your Paganini Transport Please follow the instructions supplied with the update CD carefully While playing an SACD CD Updating is not possible and the icon will be greyed out Update Use the front panel controls during an update as the remote control may not operate If you accidentally start a CD Update switch off the unit at the back panel switch wait 10 seconds then switch on again Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 TRANSPORT SETTINGS Menu CD SACD EasyPlay When playing a hybrid disc the Layer page allows you to select either the CD or SACD layer The active layer will be shown as dark the other layer will be greyed out While changing layers and re reading the disc Please wait is displayed The EasyPlay system automatically selects the right DAC input to suit the type of disc being played
18. he display is turned off on the Display Settings Display Off menu page the LED L above the display illuminates CD Tray When loading a CD or SACD into the CD tray N ensure the disc is central with the label upwards and is seated correctly Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 REAR PANEL dCS Model Paganini Transport PCM OUTPUTS 50 60 Hz 50W Class 1 Laser Product Fuse T 500mA L Figure 5 Rear Panel Mains inlet Power is connected via a standard IEC320 connector P protected by a fuse Q and isolated by a 2 pole power switch O Word Clock Input Output The W Clk In connector T will accept standard 44 1kHz word clock from DAC in master mode or a master clock Sync will appear on the display when the transport is locked to the external clock will appear greyed out for a few seconds during locking If activity is detected but the Transport cannot lock to the clock signal for example because it is at the wrong frequency or level IS displayed and the Transport uses its own clock The W Clk Out connector U carries a 44 1kHz word clock Word clock is used for synchronisation only it does not carry digital data PCM Outputs The unit features 2 co ax SPDIF outputs on RCA phono connectors RCA1 amp RCA2 V and 2 AES EBU outputs on 3 pin XLR connectors AES1 amp AES2 W These outputs carry CD forma
19. m indirect exposure to visible and invisible laser radiation as well as risk of electric shock Condensation If the Transport is cold and is moved into a warm room condensation will form inside the unit This interferes with normal operation Remove the Transport from its packaging and let it stand for 1 2 hours to allow it to reach room temperature and the condensation to evaporate Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 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 1100 screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector e for Word Clock interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with BNC plugs e for SPDIF RCA interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs e for IEEE 1394 interfaces use the IEEE 1394 cable provided with the unit Switch on the rest of the system first Connect the power cable supplied to the power inlet on the rear panel plug the other end into a convenient power outlet Please do not use an excessively heavy or inflexible power cable as this may damage the power inlet connector Set the rear panel power switch to th
20. nection 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 3 feet are fitted as standard this may be changed to the 4 foot arrangement shown below if you prefer Spare feet are available as an optional extra The mounting points are M4 size maximum screw depth is 10mm FRONT EDGE FRONT EDGE STANDARD 3 FOOT OPTIONAL 4 FOOT ARRANGEMENT ARRANGEMENT MOUNTING POINT MOUNTING POINT MOUNTING POINT FOR 4 FOOT FOR 4 FOOT FOR 3 FOOT ARRANGEMENT ARRANGEMENT ARRANGEMENT BACK EDGE 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 Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x SUPER AUDIO CD June 2008 Which types of disc can be played COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Se fa CD R CD RW Commercially manufactured CDs can be played if they e are 12cm or 8cm round discs e are recorded with linear PCM digital audio data e carry the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo and meet the Red Book standard Commercially manufactured single layer SACDs or hybrid SACD CD discs can be played if they e are 12cm or 8cm round discs e are recorded with DSD digital audio data on the SACD layer e carry the Super Audio CD logo and so meet the Scarlet Book
21. nts to be added at a later date by software upgrades 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 to page backward through the menu Press the POWER button to close the menu or just wait 5 seconds Use the Menu Guide sheet to help you find the right menu Each unit in the range has either three or four top level menu pages The INFORMATION menu gives software issues serial number contact details and unit set up details The SETTINGS menu allows you to set some features that are not directly accessible from the front panel The DISPLAY SETTINGS menu is used to adjust and test the display The SIGNAL GENERATOR menu ts used to check the system during set up Use the gt button to move the highlight 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 exit icon to go back to the previous menu level U Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 INFORMATION Menu The Version page displays the software versions loaded in the unit and the full serial number Please have this information ready i
22. onnect the 1394 interface only but some prefer to listen to CDs in the native 16 bit 44 1kS s format Connecting the IEEE 1394 interface e Connect one 1394 output on the Transport to one 1394 input on the DAC Also connect the W Clk Out on the Transport to the W Clk In connector on the DAC e Press the DAC Input button repeatedly until 1394 or dCS PTT is displayed The DAC may display Wait No WClk or Search messages if the unit is still settling then in sequence Clk OK Locking and No Audio If you have more than one source connected to the 1394 bus it may be necessary to use the Input button to select the 1394 source you want to listen to If the EasyPlay menu is set to Full inserting a disc in the Transport will switch the DAC to the 1394 input Transport 50 60 Hz 50W AES 1 E le K f y RCA 2 Fuse T 500mA L T S DAC ANALOGUE OUTPUTS DIGITAL INPUTS 1994 50 60 Hz 50W E AES 1 AES2 SUC gt S2 e hi a CJ Po OO e CI Fuse T 500mA L sic OO LV R L Balanced amp sia Analogue Outputs Figure 1 Basic setup Connecting a Single AES or RCA output e Connect one of the outputs on the Transport to the matching input on the DAC using a suitable cable e Press the DAC Input button repeatedly until your chosen input is displayed This will be either AES1 AES2 RCA1 or RCA2 The DAC will lock to the source displaying in sequence 44 1k Locking 16 44 1 Proceed to Step
23. t data 16 bits at 44 1kS s either direct when playing a CD or down sampled when playing an SACD 1394 Interface The IEEE 1394 interface X outputs encrypted DSD data 1394 interfaces are great for carrying lots of digital data but are very poor at transmitting a stable clock so a separate Word Clock connection is required The two 1394 ports are identical they can be used as data outputs or as a loop through Note that the 1394 bus must not be connected in a loop as this will prevent the system initialising SUC Connector The SUC connector Y is an RS232 interface primarily used to remotely control the unit during automated testing Please contact dCS for advice on using this interface with a household automation system Note that we recommend using infra red remote control instead Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x REMOTE CONTROL June 2008 The upper section of the Remote Control is mainly for the DAC the lower section is for the Transport Filter Dither Balance Input gt m ep Q O Q X 0 Q oD QO Display dCs Sleep OFF 1394 Hold down the Sleep button for 2 seconds to set the Paganini system to sleep mode Press the Sleep button again to return to normal operation or press the OFF button to turn the system off The Dither button turns the Clock Dither on and off The Filter and Filt
24. ternal crystal oscillator is available on this output The calibration accuracy when shipped is 10ppm not temperature compensated Calibration usually remains stable for several years but this is not guaranteed Word Clock Input on 1x BNC connector accepts standard word clock at 44 1kHz Sensitive to TTL levels input impedance is 750 460mm 18 0 W x 420mm 16 5 D x 113mm 4 4 H including feet Allow extra depth for cable connectors Weight 11 5kg 25 3lbs Internally set to either 100 115 120 220 or 230 240V AC 49 62Hz Power consumption 20W typical 30W maximum These specifications are subject to change without notice Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Service and Maintenance dCS audio products are designed not to need regular maintenance 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
25. ton for about 5 seconds until Power Down 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 B to open the menu select menu pages and change settings See the Menu section on page 16 for information on using the menu features JOG BACK Button lt JOG FORWARD Button gt When a disc is playing press this button D to jog forward through the current track Press again to jog faster speed 2 press again to jog faster still speed 3 Pressing this button a fourth time returns to PLAY mode Jogging to the end of the disc stops the transport When a disc is playing press this button C to jog back through the current track Press again to jog faster speed 2 press again to jog faster still speed 3 Pressing this button a fourth time returns to PLAY mode Jogging past the start of track 1 returns to PLAY mode STOP EJECT Button Press the STOP EJECT button E to stop playing a disc Press again to open the CD tray Press again to close the CD tray When the menu is open the STOP EJECT button changes to the lt button used to page backwards through the menu Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual software Issue 1 0x June 2008 PLAY PAUSE Button gt After a disc has been read press the PLAY PAUSE button F to start playing Press again to pause and
26. unit will need to be repaired Fuse type 20mm 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 Referring to the diagram below remove the power cable use a small flat bladed screwdriver to pry up the tab on the fuse carrier A and pull it out Push the blown fuse out of the clip in the carrier B and dispose of it Fit a new fuse in the clip C and push the carrier back into the unit so that it clicks home Spare fuses are provided with the unit C pie Cleaning the case The front panel of your dCS equipment is machined from very high grade aluminium Great care has been taken to create the finish of the aluminium throughout 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 on the front panel 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 Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport Us
27. urther by adding a Paganini Clock to the system as shown below Transport eS Nook Pagani Tanspor PCM OUTPUTS 50 60 Hz 50W py Class 1 Laser Product 1 Class 1 Laser Product Product A Fuse T 500mA L Clock Paganini System Master Clock 50 60 Hz 50W Fuse T 500mA L D AC dCS Model Paganini DAC ANALOGUE OUTPUTS DIGITAL INPUTS 50 60 Hz 50W 50 60 Hz 50 AES 1 AES 2 AN Fuse T 500mA L L R L Balanced amp ia Analogue Outputs Figure 3 Using the Paganini Transport DAC and Clock together Use the DAC s Input button to select the input you want to use Connect two of the Clock s W Clk Outputs to the W Clk Inputs of the Transport and DAC Use the Clock s Frequency button to set the outputs to 44 1kHz to suit the Transport Use the DAC s Sync button to set the DAC to WCIk mode and allow the system to re lock Please consult the Clock manual for more information on using a Master Clock Proceed to Step 3 Filename Paganini Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Paganini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP 3 Playing a Disc e Press the A button The display will show OPEN e Load a CD or SACD into the tray with the label upwards and either push the tray in gently or press the A button again The display will show CLOSE then LOADING The disc type will be identified either CD or SACD appears on the display along with the number
28. ystem From time to time dCS will release updated software on CD that you can install yourself using the CD Update feature Please check our web site occasionally to see if new Paganini software is available or consult your dealer What s in the box Check that the box contains the following items dCS Paganini Transport Manual and Menu Setup Guide Power cable 1394 cable BNC cable 2 spare fuses Remote Control 2x AAA batieries 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 on our web site at www dcsltd co uk The cables supplied are commercial grade parts as we realise our customers will want to make their own choices Safety Notice Your dCS Paganini Transport 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 please contact your dealer in the first instance To maintain protection from electric shock each unit in the Paganini system MUST be connected to mains earth ground via the power cable Also unearthed systems do not give the best sonic performance Mains Voltage Setting Before connecting the power cable to the unit for the first time please check that it has been set to the
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