Caspian DX2 User Manual - 357.51.KB
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1. ROKSAN USER MANUAL ROKSAN AUDIO LIMITED 6 NORTHFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BERESFORD AVENUE ALPERTON MIDDLESEX HAO 1NW ENGLAND TEL 44 0 208 900 6801 44 0 208 900 6802 FAX 44 0 208 900 0734 www roksan co uk email info roksan co uk INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the ROKSAN Caspian DX2 Your System DX2 is designed and manufactured to the highest specification and rigorously tested to offer you many years of trouble free pleasure The Caspian DX2 is at the heart of your Analogue system Its correct installation set up and operation will have a profound influence on the performance of the entire audio installation This manual is divided into the following sections Safety Instructions Accompanying card Introduction Cautions Installation Options Setup Operation Artaxerxes X Setup Guarantee Specifications Notes UNPACKING Included in the packing of your Caspian DX2 you will find e One mains lead fitted with the correct mains power plug for your country e One information pack and warranty card After removing these items please retain all packing materials Correct packing is necessary for transportation of your Caspian DX2 MAINTENANCE After disconnecting the DX2 from the mains supply the cabinet and front panel may be cleaned with a lightly dampened soft cloth or chamois leather Avoid using abrasives or solvents EU DIRECTIVES This product is designed to comply with the legal2. e Connect the unit to a different mains circuit from that of the receiver e Consult your ROKSAN appointed dealer or an experienced Radio TV technician for help and advice LOCATION Your Caspian DX2 should be located in a well ventilated area and kept away from sources of heat dust and humidity and direct sunlight The DX2 may be positioned either as a free standing unit or alongside another audio video product Never place the DX2 on carpet or any surface likely to hinder normal ventilation This unit contains no user serviceable parts Do Not remove any panels or attempt to service it yourself Unauthorised servicing will void the warranty Roksan Audio Itd Caspian DX2 User Manual CLASSIFICATION General Use Version 3 05 All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Page 3 ENGLISH INSTALLATION ROKSAN Caspian System DX2 Front Panel View G j Syst RAO K ystem Ki asplan MSERIES 1 DS1 5 Reference DC Power Supply Indicator DSU DC Power Supply Indicator XPS Motor Drive 33 45 RPM Button XPS Motor Drive Status Indicator XPS Motor Drive ON OFF Button DSU DC Power Supply Indicator Artaxerxes X MM MC Phono Amplifier Indicator NORORON ROKSAN Caspian System DX2 Rear Panel View SHOCK HAZARD AC INPUT DO NOT OPEN ROK SAN DIOCESE SE SYSTEM DX Wang INPUT fe CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING
3. remeng Basic DX2 DS1 5 XPS V Reference Xerxes Motor Drive With one DS1 5 Module Reference DC Power Supply Module and one XPS V Reference Xerxes XPS V Module Motor Drive Note 5 pin Output lead connector for Xerxes X 8 4 pin Output lead connector for the original Xerxes DS1 5 Module Roksan Audio Itd Caspian DX2 User Manual CLASSIFICATION General Use Version 3 05 All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Page 6 ENGLISH Basic DX2 DSU ArtaXerxes Phono Stage With one DSU Module and one ArtaXerxes X Phono Amplifier Shield Module Reference MM MC Phono Amplifier DSU Module Phono Module if i i Basic DX2 DS1 5 ArtaXerxes Reference Phono Stage With one DS1 5 Module Reference DC Power a Supply and one ArtaXerxes X Module Reference Phono Amplifier Shield MM MC Phono Amplifier Phono Module DS1 5 Module Basic DX2 DSU XPS V DS1 5 ArtaXerxes Refernce Phono Stage amp Xerxes Motor Drive Phono Amplifier Shield With one DSU powering the XPS V and one DS1 5 DSU Module Phono Module powering the ArtaXerxes X XPS V Module DS1 5 Module Roksan Audio Itd Caspian DX2 User Manual CLASSIFICATION General Use Version 3 05 All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Page 7 ENGLISH SETUP CONNECTING MAINS POWER Please refer to the rear panel view on page 4 The moulded IEC connector of the supplied mai
4. ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE IMPORTANT AVIS THIS APPLIANCE 0 MUST BE EARTHED RISQUE DE CHOC ol 1 ORD ELECTRIQUE NE PAS NO USER SERVICEABLE PLAYER PARTS INSIDE Sree nore OUVRIR IFIER TPUT MAX POWER FUSE RATING Phono Amplifier Right Channel Output Phono Amplifier Right Channel Input Phono Amplifier Left Channel Input Phono Amplifier Left Channel Output XPS Motor Drive Output Lead Phono Amplifier Grounding Post DC Power Output Socket DC Power Output Socket Voltage amp Fuse Rating Label 10 IEC Mains Inlet Socket 11 AC Mains Fuseholder 12 AC Mains Power Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Roksan Audio Itd Caspian DX2 User Manual CLASSIFICATION General Use Version 3 05 All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Page 4 ENGLISH OPTIONS There are eight options available on the DX2 The DX2 can be configured as being only a DC power supply of 26 Vdc to power Roksan DC powered products to a fully loaded XPS V DSU plus Artaxerxes X DS1 5 i e Xerxes motor drive and MM MC Phono amp Please view the chart below System DX2 Configurations Please note the following DSU 26 Vdc DC Power Supply Module DS1 5 Reference 26 Vdc DC Power Supply Module XPS V Reference Xerxes Motor Drive Artaxerxes X Reference MM MC Phono Amplifier Basic DX2 DX2 System Platform Caspian DX2 Chassis All System D
5. provisions of EU Directives 89 3336 EC and 72 23 EC The standards which have been applied are those which were in force at the time of the introduction of this product This product is compliant to EN 60065 This product must be earthed Please ensure that other equipment connected to it is earthed according to the manufacturer s instructions This product bears the CE mark Roksan Audio Itd Caspian DX2 User Manual CLASSIFICATION General Use Version 3 05 All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Page 2 ENGLISH CAUTIONS AC MAINS SUPPLY Your Caspian DX2 is set to operate from a fixed supply voltage which is marked on a label next to the mains input plug Before connecting the mains lead please check that your mains supply corresponds to this label as below 230V PIOHUGES asenin Voltage Range 220V 240V TISV Producis yaso ra aega Voltage Range 100V 120V The mains lead supplied with this product has an IEC mains socket which plugs into the IEC connector on the units rear panel The other end is normally attached to the appropriate mains plug for your country In the UK this is the standard UK13A plug This plug should ordinarily not be removed from the lead If you do remove it please dispose of it safely so that it cannot be plugged into a mains socket whilst in a potentially dangerous condition We suggest that you obtain from your dealer a complete replacement lead Should you move to another a
6. ICATION General Use Version 3 05 All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Page 10 ENGLISH ARTAXERXES X Reference Phono Amplifier Module Gain Settings MM 40cB 1kHz MC1 54dB 1kHz MC2 60dB 1kHz S N Ratio MM gt 88dB AWTD ref 5 0 mV MC1 gt 84dB AWTD ref 1 0 mV MC2 gt 80dB AWTD ref 0 25 mV Overload Margin 26dB all settings THD N lt 0 01 Output Impedance lt 50 Ohm Voltage Supply Reguires 26 0 26 Vdc Internal DSU or DS1 5 DX2 System DX2 Chassis Mains Input Filtered double fused switched IEC Transformer Ultra low noise internally and externally shielded 350 VA Toroidal Power Source 100V 120V 50Hz 60Hz 220V 240V 50Hz 60Hz Power Consumption 240 W max Dimension 432 x 330 x 70 W x D x H mm 432 x 330 x 80 including feet Weight 12Kg max Fully loaded NOTES Caspian System DX2 M series 1 Serial Number 2 ceeee eee Purchase Date Year sinki Month Day Modules fitted DSU Daters erana eaa DSU Dates cori AAL Aaa DS1 5 Date eae ee eR XPS V Date 2313 eed Rees PHONO Date eksam mat ROKSAN Retailer Name ta Suiiksti st alt a LOCATIONS omenen kasko ela k si Please keep a record for future reference Roksan Audio Itd Caspian DX2 User Manual CLASSIFICATION General Use Version 3 05 All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Page 11 ENGLISH
7. X2 combinations share the state of the art AC Mains filter and the massive 350VA ultra low noise internally and externally shielded DS1 5 toroidal transformer housed in the stylish Caspian Mains Inlet Filter chassis DS1 5 Transformer NOTE The basic DX2 on its own can not operate shield any product It is merely a platform to build on with DS1 5 ultra low noise the folowing options internally shielded 350VA Toroidal Transformer Internal shield amp XPS V bracket Basic DX2 DSU Single DC Suppl DC Output Socket With one DSU Module MOHE x1 DC output socket 26 Vdc To power any DC operated Roksan product e g XPS 3 5 XPS V DA2 etc Basic DX2 DSU DSU Dual DC Suppl i DC Output Sockets With two DSU Modules This offers two DC output sad ADN Modules sockets and can power two DC operated Roksan products F LL E l l L Roksan Audio Itd Caspian DX2 User Manual CLASSIFICATION General Use Version 3 05 All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Page 5 ENGLISH Basic DX2 DS1 5 Dual DC Supply With one DS1 5 Module Reference DC Power DC Output Sockets e Modules Supply Module with two DC Output Sockets 26 Mn Vdc Basic DX2 DSU XPS V Xrexes Motor Drive With one DSU Module and one XPS V Module Reference Xerxes Motor Drive Note 5 pin Output XPS V Module peu Module lead connector for Xerxes X amp 4 pin Output lead connector for the original Xerxes
8. in and input Load using the two DIP switches IMPORTANT NOTE The array of 8 switches on each Dip switch set the desired selection for one channel only Both Dip switches must be set identical for correct stereo output ARTAXERXES X SETUP See Bottom Panel of DX2 Chassis for setup instructions on cartridge loading and gain E Ef SHIRAZ MC Switches 4 D and 7 G Should Be ON CORUS MM Switches 1 A and 6 F Should Be ON Other Moving Coils Switches 4 D and 8 H Should Be ON SW I A 5mV Setting Compensation Capacitor SW 2 B 100pF Loading Capacitor Optional SW 3 C IOR Loading Resistor Optional SW 4 D 100R Loading Resistor Most MCs SW 5 E IK Loading Resistor Some MCs SW 6 F 5mV Gain Setting For MM with SW I A SW 7 G mV Gain Setting Shiraz SW 8 H 0 5mV Gain Most Other MCs If no input load is selected the default is 47K and 47pF Note Both DIP Switches must be set identical Roksan Audio Itd Caspian DX2 User Manual CLASSIFICATION General Use Version 3 05 All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Page 9 ENGLISH GUARANTEE There are no user serviceable parts inside your Caspian System DX2 If a fault should develop refer all servicing to your appointed ROKSAN dealer distributor or ROKSAN approved service agent Your ROKSAN Caspian DX2 is guaranteed against any defect in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase This gua
9. ns lead should be plugged into the socket 12 on the rear of the unit first and then plugged into the mains supply The Mains power switch 10 is on the rear panel of the DX2 This switch is normally left on If the unit is likely to be unattended for a long period switch it off and unplug the mains lead from the wall As with all electronic components System DX2 must be fitted with at least one DC Power Supply INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT BEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE ENSURE THE UNITS ARE SWITCHED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS DC POWER LEAD When the DX2 is used as a dedicated DC power supply first attach the DC1 lead to one of the DX2 DC Power Output Sockets 7 or 8 and then to the DC Power Input Socket of the partnering Roksan product Note DC1 Lead is directional XPS V OUTPUT LEAD There are two versions of output lead connector You should use the 4 pin connector version for the original Xerxes and the 5 pin connector version for the Xerxes X Simply line up the connector key insert fully and secure by tightening the locking nut finger tight ARTAXERXES X Connect the tone arm cable L amp R RCA plugs to the L amp R input 2 amp 3 and securely attach the Ground lead to the Ground terminal 6 of the Phono amplifier Then connect the L amp R output 1 amp 4 sockets of the Phono amplifier to the L amp R Line level input of your pre or integrated amplifier Remember for be
10. rantee only becomes effective if the warranty card is validated by the ROKSAN retailer from whom the eguipment was purchased and returned to ROKSAN within 28 days of purchase This guarantee excludes 1 Damage caused due to accident misuse neglect and incorrect installation adjustment or repair 2 Liability for damage or loss during transit from the retailer or purchaser to ROKSAN or its authorised distributor for the purposes of repair or inspection Carriage costs to ROKSAN shall be borne by the consignor All claims under this guarantee must be made through an authorised ROKSAN retailer If equipment returned for repair to ROKSAN is found on inspection to comply with the product specification ROKSAN reserves the right to make a charge for examination and return carriage Unauthorised servicing will void this guarantee SPECIFICATIONS DSU DC Power Module Output Voltage 26 0 26 Vdc Noise lt 150 microvolts ref 1Hz 3 MHz DS1 5 Reference DC Power Module Output Voltage 26 0 26 Vdc Noise lt 10 microvolts ref 1 Hz 3 MHz Output Impedance lt 0 01 Ohm ref 20 Hz 20 kHz XPS V Reference Xerxes Motor Drive Module Output Voltage 16 3 Vac 0 2 Vac rms 33 rpm Output Voltage 16 0 Vac 0 2 Vac rms 45 rpm Phase 90 degrees 2 degrees DC Offset lt 20 mV THD N lt 0 05 Output Impedance lt 0 1 Ohm Voltage Supply Requires 26 0 26 Vdc Internal DSU or DS1 5 Roksan Audio Itd Caspian DX2 User Manual CLASSIF
11. rea where either the mains voltage or the mains plugs are different from those as supplied with your DX2 please contact the appointed ROKSAN distributor for assistance Please observe correct mains polarity at all times The DX2 mains fuses are located on the rear panel next to the IEC mains connector They must only be replaced by the fuse of the type and rating as described on the fuse rating label on the rear panel of the unit This product requires connection to earth ground The earth wire in the UK this is colour coded green yellow of the mains cable supplied with your DX2 must be connected to a suitable earthing point established for this purpose by your electricity supply company If you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician If the equipment is likely to be unused for some time unplug it from the mains supply GENERAL CAUTIONS FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use Radio Frequency energy The user may lose the right to operate this equipment if unauthorised modifications are made INTERFERENCE Properly installed this unit should not cause harmful interference to radio communications There is however no guarantee that such interference will not occur in a specific installation If interference arises which you can determine by switching the unit off and on you could try to remedy matters by the following e Re orient or re locate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the DX2 and receiver
12. st results always use the DS1 5 DC power module to power the XPS V or the Artaxerxes X Roksan Audio Itd Caspian DX2 User Manual CLASSIFICATION General Use Version 3 05 All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Page 8 ENGLISH OPERATION Please refer to the front and rear panel views on page 4 SWITCHING ON The Mains power switch 10 is located on the rear panel of the DX2 This switch should be left ON for normal operation If unattended for a long period the Mains power should be switched OFF and the lead disconnected from the mains supply When switched ON from the rear panel your Caspian DX2 Display will illuminate the indicators of all fitted modules For example DS1 5 8 PHONO USING THE CONTROLS Please refer to the front panel view on page 4 XPS V XERXES MOTOR DRIVE DX2 systems fitted with the XPS V will have two push buttons 3 8 5 one selects between 33 8 45 rpm the other switches the output of the XPS V ON or OFF When the XPS V is selected to be OFF the indicator will glow ORANGE and when itis ON the indicator will glow GREEN for 33 rpm and RED for 45 rpm Note Only the XPS V module has front panel control buttons ARTAXERXES X MM MC PHONO AMPLIFIER To optimise the performance of your phono cartridge there are three gain four input impedance and one input capacitance selection on the Artaxerxes X The settings are clearly marked on the under side of your DX2 Set the corresponding Ga
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