Puccini Player User Manual v1.3x
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1. STEP 8 Setting the Output Level 10 STEP 4 Disc Playing Options 11 STEP 5 Using a Master Clock 12 STEP 6 Using an External Source 13 STEP 7 Using the Digital Outputs 14 OTE Fe AUN ert anos 15 POWER Button 15 MENU Button 15 JOG BACK FORWARD Buttons 15 STOP EJECT Button 15 PLAY PAUSE Button 16 PREVIOUS TRACK NEXT TRACK Buttons 16 VOLUME 7 Y Buttons 16 Remote Control Receiver 16 Display 16 CD Tray 16 Realacci 17 Mains inlet 17 Analogue Outputs 17 Word Clock Input Output 17 Digital Inputs 17 Digital Outputs 17 SUC Connector 17 Remote Control azar ne ee ener air 18 TReMeila cia 19 Using the Menu 20 INFORMATION Menu 21 SETTINGS Menu 22 SET UP Menu 24 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu 26 SIGNAL GENERATOR Menu 26 SPECHICAO cirie licia E E 27 Maintenance and SUD DONE riiiciceseisenctcascctesessvecateanuutenss E EE EEE E 28 Service and Maintenance 28 Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse 28 Cleaning the case 28 Limited Warranty 29 Operating Conditions 29 If you need more help 30 Software History 30 Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 3 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 USING THE dCS PUCCINI PLAYER FOR THE FIRST TIME Congratulations on purchasing your dCS Puccini Player 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 Fro2. Set the Source menu page to RCA1 or RCA2 to select data from an external digital source such as a Puccini U Clock or a DVD player connected to one of the Digital Inputs Note that the CD mechanism is turned off while a Digital Input is selected It is quicker to change source using the Input and Input buttons on the remote control Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 23 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 SET UP Menu DIGIO garo The Upsampling Options menu page opens a lower level with three more pages mn These allow upsampling to DSD to be turned off or on separately for each source PCM DSD Set to PCM left icon to oversample CD data directly Most listeners prefer to upsample to DSD right icon before oversampling PCM DSD ai e Set to PCM left icons to oversample data from the RCA1 or RCA2 inputs directly Select DSD right icons to upsample to D DSD before oversampling When upsampling is active UPS is displayed beside the connector icon v pig D Fira If the upsampling icons for the RCA1 amp RCA2 inputs are greyed out this feature is inactive You can obtain a license to activate this feature by completing the enquiry form on our web site www dcsltd co uk page contactus p enquiry Please remember to state the serial number of your Player and the software issue We make a charge for licensing units shipped from dCS before the price was rev
3. 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 Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 28 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 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 war
4. unique to each unit the Player will reject an incorrect key The CD Update feature allows you to load new software into your Puccini Player Please follow the instructions supplied with the update CD carefully Update While playing an SACD or using the Digital Inputs CD Updating is not possible and the icon will be greyed out Use the front panel controls during an update as the remote control may not operate Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 21 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 SETTINGS Menu Geld SACD J J Jd er The Layer page allows you to select either the CD or SACD layer when playing a hybrid disc The active layer will be shown as dark the other layer will be greyed out While changing layers and re reading the disc Loading is displayed Phase is usually set to Normal When Phase is set to Inverted the U symbol appears on the display and the signals on all of the Analogue Outputs are phase inverted We have found that tracks are occasionally recorded with absolute phase inverted this feature corrects the error The Filter Settings menu page opens a lower level with separate pages for the DSD Filter and the DSP Filter The 4 DSD Filters 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 70kHz and the highest level of out o
5. 1 3x June 2011 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 at a later date by software upgrades The menu is controlled by four buttons SS unt Press the MENU button to open the menu or select a setting ee Press the gt button to page forward through the menu e ea Press the lt button to page backward through the menu sa 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 There are five 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 XO The SET UP menu gives access to settings that are usually changed only when the Up system is installed The DISPLAY SETTINGS menu is used to adjust and test the display The SIGNAL GENERATOR menu is 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 Puccini Player Manual
6. 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 the Clear button to remove the last track from the sequence track 6 the display will change to 4PGM2 e Press Program again to cancel program mode the unit will display Program Off Opening the CD tray also cancels program mode Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 11 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 STEP 5 Using a Master Clock Clocking the Player from a dedicated Master Clock such as the Puccini U Clock can make some startling improvements to the sound quality It is a good idea to audition a clock before buying If you do not have a Master Clock you can miss out this step Set the clock to generate 44 1kHz and connect one of the Clock s Word Clock Outputs to the Players W Clk Input with a BNC cable ee Saf The Sync icon will appear on the display greyed out for a few seconds during locking D The Sync icon will darken when the Player is locked to the external clock This symbol is displayed if activity is detected but the Player cannot lock to the clock signal for example because it is at the wrong frequency or level The Player continues to use its own internal clock i Pd E da Me tu 50 60 Hz 15W WORDCLOCKS OUT SPDI 1 2 3 1 2 USB dCS Model Puccini U Clock le ee U Clock Fus
7. 6 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 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 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 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 supplied to the power inlet on the Player 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 the I position Briefly press the Power button and wait about 30 seconds while the Transport configures itself The display will show in sequence Puccini Welcome Loading and No Disc If the unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state you can reset it as follows e Press the Menu button press the gt Il button once then the Menu button again to display the Player Settings menu e Press the fl A butto
8. NT ARRANGEMENT ARRANGEMENT BACK EDGE BACK EDGE Condensation If the Player is cold and is moved into a warm room condensation will form inside the unit This interferes with normal operation Remove the Player from its packaging and let it stand for 1 2 hours to allow it to reach room temperature and the condensation to evaporate Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 4 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 Safety Notice Your dCS Puccini Player 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 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 to comply 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 un
9. This output is disabled when the Digital Inputs are in use Word Clock Input on 1x 750 BNC connector The Player can lock to standard word clock at 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kHz when the data rate is an exact multiple of the clock frequency Sensitive to TTL levels input impedance is 75Q CD 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kHz SACD 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kHz 3dB gt 66kHz 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 3dB gt 38kHz Fs 176 4 or 192kS s 0 1qdB 10Hz to 20kHz 3dB gt 67kHz Better than 100dB0 20Hz 20kHz Better than 80dBO 20Hz 20kHz 2V r m s or 6V r m s on all outputs for a full scale input set in the menu 1 stereo pair on 2x 3 pin male XLR connectors pin 2 hot pin 3 cold electronically balanced and floating the signal balance ratio at 1kHz is better than 40dB Output impedance is 30 maximum load is 6000 a 10kQ load is recommended 1 stereo pair on 2x RCA Phono connectors Output impedance is 520 maximum load is 6000 a 10kQ load is recommended 460mm 18 1 W x 400mm 15 8 D x 110mm 4 4 H including feet Allow extra depth for cable connectors Allow space for air flow around the unit Weight 12 1kg 26 6lbs The unit can be internally set to 100 115 120 220 or 230 240V AC 49 62Hz Power consumption 30W typical 40W maximum These specifications are subject to change without notice Filename Pu
10. X e Use the Player s Volume button to set the volume to maximum 0 0dB on the display e Slowly increase the preamplifier volume until the music is at the desired level Using a power amplifier directly e Use the Players Volumey button to set the volume to minimum 60 0dB on the display e Connect either the balanced XLR connectors or unbalanced RCA phono connectors outputs on the Player s rear panel to matching inputs on your power amplifier Switch on the power amplifier e Press the Player s Volume button until the music is at the desired level The balanced and unbalanced outputs are separately buffered you can connect both at the same time if required dCS Model Puccini Player ANALOGUE OUTPUTS E POM INPUTS 50 60 Hz 40W BALANCED Fuse T 500mA L Balanced amp Unbalanced Analogue Outputs To preamplifier power amplifier Figure 1 Basic set up Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 9 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 STEP 2 Playing a Disc e Press the WA button The display will show OPEN e Load a CD or SACD into the tray with the label upwards and press the WA 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 of tracks and the total playing time The Transport will play the SACD layer of a hybrid disc by default but you can sel
11. about 5 seconds until Power 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 B to open the menu select menu pages and change settings See the Menu section on page 19 for information on using the menu features JOG BACK FORWARD Buttons lt 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 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 disc STOP EJECT Button A 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 When the RCA1 or RCA2 inputs are selected as the source this button acts as the MUTE button The LED to the left illuminates when the player is muted or is not locked to an external source Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 15 English version dCS Puccini Player Use
12. are driven by a source that is locked to the Master Clock the Puccinis W Clk In connector may be connected to the Master Clock Open the menu and set the Set Up Clocking page to lock the Puccini to the Master Clock When playing a disc the W Clk Out connector U carries a 44 1kHz word clock When the Digital Inputs are in use this output is disabled Word clock is used for synchronisation only it does not carry digital audio data Digital Inputs The unit features 2 co ax SPDIF inputs labelled RCA1 or RCA2 W selected by the Remote Control Input buttons or the Seitings Source menu page These inputs will accept up to 24 bit PCM digital data at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s Digital Outputs The unit features 2 co ax SPDIF outputs on RCA phono connectors RCA1 and RCA2 V These outputs carry CD format PCM data 16 bits at 44 1kS s only when playing a CD They are disabled when playing an SACD or when using the Digital Inputs SUC Connector The SUC connector Y is an RS232 interface primarily used to remotely control the unit during automated testing The remote control codes for programming a household automation system may be downloaded from www dcslid co uk page support Note that we recommend using infra red remote control instead Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 17 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x REMOTE CONTROL June 2011 Hold down the Sleep
13. below 50 Set the display Contrast to a comfortable level using the lt and gt buttons This page runs a Display Test routine which flashes all the indicators and the main display a The Display On Off menu page controls the display and LED indicators Select the page once and the display will turn off after the menu times out The blue LED over the display illuminates to show the display has been turned off Operating the controls turns the display back on briefly x Select the page a second time to turn off the MUTE and DISPLAY OFF x LEDs also after the menu times out Select the page a third time to turn the display back on SIGNAL GENERATOR Menu output on the left channel only while the display shows Left then the right channel only while the display shows Right If the these are the wrong way around the left and right channels are swapped somewhere in your system Use the Channel Check routine to test the system for swapped channels A tone is T L F Use the Phase Check routine to test the system for phase reversals Noise is output in T 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 tes
14. 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 Player off The Upsampler Input amp Output buttons are for use with a dCs Upsampler The Filter buttons changes the filter setting In Filter mode the Mute button flips between DSD Filter or DSP Filter The Balance button toggles between Volume and Balance adjustment modes The Input and Input buttons cycle through Disc mode and the two Digital Inputs The AES and 1394 buttons are for use with a dCS DAC The Vol and Vol buttons adjust the Volume Balance Mute turns the Analogue Outputs off and on 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 9 buttons select the current track 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 Player front panel The Repeat button cycles through Repeat Track Repeat Disc and Repeat Off The Display button changes the time displayed cycling through the following 4 options and changing the icons on the display Track Elapsed ic CT Track Remaining CT Total Elapsed _ CT Total Remaining CO CT When the Player is completely off not just in sleep mode press the front panel Power button to turn it on You cannot us
15. ccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 2 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Service and Maintenance dCS audio products 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 will need to be repaired Fuse type 20mm x 5mm T0 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 kl Cleaning the case The front panel of your dCS equipment is
16. dCS Puccini Player Upsampling CD SACD Player User Manual Software Release 1 3x June 2011 Data Conversion Systems Ltd 2007 2011 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 Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 2 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 Contents Using the dCS Puccini Player for the first time ri 4 What s in the box 4 Positioning the unit 4 Condensation 4 Safety Notice 5 Laser Radiation 5 Which types of disc can be played 6 Which types of disc can NOT be played 6 SICP D VS GUIA Siria E iaia ieri iaia 7 Preliminaries 7 Fitting the Remote Control handset batteries 8 STEP 1 Connecting the Analogue Outputs 9 STEP 2 Playing a Disc 10
17. e T 500mA L dCS Model Puccini Player ANALOGUE OUTPUTS 50 60 Hz 40W BALANCED Fuse T 500mA L L RV R L Balanced amp Unbalanced Analogue Outputs To preamplifier power amplifier Figure 2 Using a Puccini Player with a Puccini U Clock English version Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 12 dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 STEP 6 Using an External Source You can use the Puccini Player s internal Ring DAC to convert digital data from an external source to analogue The unit will lock to 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s and process word lengths up to 24 bits If you do not want to use an external source you can miss out this step e Switch on the external source such as a DAB radio or DVD player connect its digital output to either the RCA1 IN or RCA2 IN connector on the Puccini Player back panel using suitable screened digital cables You can connect both digital inputs if you wish e Press the Input button on the remote control to select either the RCA1 or RCA2 T input The unit will detect the sample rate of the source then display the data word length and sample rate e g 16 44 1k e Turn the volume to a comfortable level You should have audio e Enjoy the music When using the digital inputs the CD controls and W Clk Output are disabled e To return to disc mode press the remote control Input button once or twice until the or indicators cl
18. e the Remote Control for this The OFF button will only operate if the system is in sleep mode Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 18 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 THE MENU MENU Version Displays the Displays the unit loaded software Displays dCS status Display issues and serial contact details and change number license information S Loads new software from a dCS CD Selects the format for playing Selects an Selects disc optional filter if mode or a digital available input Changes the output phase for both channels hybrid discs CD SACD Upsampling Set dici 010101 Up 01010 Allows DSD Sets the upsampling for analogue output CD playback and levels and adjusts external inputs balance Test Display Display i Allows the DAC Restores to lock to Word standard factory Clock Input settings Display Settings Turns the main display and LEDs on off Sets the display Adjusts the brightness display contrast Runs a display test routine Press STEP to increase press lt STEP to reduce Channel Check Phase Check Signal Generator Outputs tone on L Outputs noise on channel only then both channels R channel only then inverts R Figure 6 The menu sequence Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 19 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue
19. ear and the mechanism re boots Windows Vista XP or Mac OSX GHHG BDAADAAADDADAAMAAATS SOS OLLLKA AOdOdOODOOOBOOAOAADATS OSSD 50 60 Hz 15W 1 2 3 R dCS Model PR a I Fuse T 500mAL dCS Model Puccini Player ANALOGUE OUTPUTS DIGITAL IAN 5 RCA 1 DIGITAL S n O 50 60 Hz 40W BALANCED O O yp Fuse T 500mA L cau L RV R L Balanced amp Unbalanced Analogue Outputs To preamplifier power amplifier o Jo JAR o RCA 2 N74 Figure 3 Using the Puccini U Clock with a Puccini Player Puccini U Clock owners may wish to connect their system to a computer as shown above For best results open the menu set the Set up Clocking RCA1 Clock Setting page to Clock and if the Upsampling license has been purchased and loaded set the Set up Upsampling RCA1 Upsampling page to DSD See the U Clock manual for further information Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 13 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 STEP 7 Using the Digital Outputs Most owners will make use of the Puccini Player s internal Ring DAC to drive the power amplifier directly If so you can miss out this step When playing CDs 16bit 44 1kS s digital data will appear on the RCA1 and RCA2 Digital Output connectors which can be used to drive an external DAC e Connect one of the RCA digital outputs on the Puccini Player rear pane
20. ect the CD layer instead using the CD SACD menu page see the Menu section on page 19 for details e Press the PII button to start the disc playing Turn up the Volume to a comfortable level Enjoy the music For all discs the disc type and elapsed time will be displayed e Press the PII button to pause playing press again to resume playing e Press the DI or lt button to skip to the next track or the previous track e Press the PP or lt lt button to jog through the track To go faster press the button again speed 2 and again speed 3 Press the gt Il button to return to play mode e Press the MA button to stop the disc Press it again to open the tray STEP 3 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 Output Level setting Setting the Output Level to 6V can cause some preamplifiers to overload and distort For this reason we recommend the 2 setting if a preamplifier is used Similarly if you are driving a power amplifier directly and the Player Volume setting for a comfortable listening level is higher than 10 0 or lower than 20 0 try changing the Output Level setting e Press the Menu button press the P Il button twice then press the Menu button again to display the Set up menu Press the gt II button repeatedly to highlight the Analogue Out menu page Press the Menu button to change the setting and wait fo
21. ercially manufactured single layer SACDs or hybrid SACD CD discs can be CT played if they SUPER AUDIO CD 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 meet the Scarlet Book standard CD R 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 CD RW dCS cannot accept responsibility for any difficulty encountered while attempting to play such discs Which types of disc can NOT be played dCS cannot accept responsibility for any difficulty encountered while attempting to play the following types of disc e Scratched damaged or dirty discs e Printed or labelled CD Rs or discs contaminated with glue or other sticky substances These may get stuck inside the unit If this happens a service charge will be made for removing such discs e DVD CD G CD EXTRA PHOTO CD CD ROM or DVD ROM e 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 Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page
22. f 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 intended for troubleshooting not listening as it has an early cut off designed to minimise the out of band noise There are no DSD filters available when Upsampling is turned Off so the DSD Filter icon is greyed out There are 3 DSP Filter choices for reconstructing PCM data The Classic Filter gives good all around performance The Long Filter is a symmetrical filter with more taps offering improved anti imaging performance The Asym Filter is an apodising asymmetric filter featuring a similar frequency response to the Long Filter but with no pre ringing Tae ANS The best DSP Filter is a personal choice that may depend on the type of music you are playing It is easier to change filters using the remote control First press the Filter button to view the current filter press it again to change the filter choice or press the Mute button to flip between changing the DSP Filter setting or the DSD Filter setting If you don t want to spend time listening to the filter combinations the most popular filter settings are DSD Filter 1 and the Asym Filter Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 22 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 Set the Source menu page to Disc to play CDs or SACDs AR ua J
23. gital input left icon or lock to system clock T while taking data from RCA2 right icon When playing a disc the player will always lock to W CLK IN if there is a suitable 44 1kHz Word Clock present When using a system clock you must apply these two rules for correct operation The source equipment MUST be locked to the system clock If your source cannot lock to the system clock set the Player to slave to the digital input The data sample rate MUST be an exact multiple of the clock frequency So if the data rate is 44 1 as for disc 88 2 or 176 4kS s the clock frequency must be 44 1 or 88 2kHz If the data rate is 32 48 96 or 192kS s the clock frequency must be 32 48 or 96kHz The Factory Reset menu page resets the unit to standard settings These are Volume to 30dB Balance to centre Hybrid Layer to SACD RCA1 Clocking to Audio DSD Filter to 1 RCA2 Clocking to Audio PCM filter to Classic Program to Off Phase to Normal Repeat to Off Source to Disc Display to On Track Elapsed CD Upsampling to DSD Brightness to maximum RCA1 Upsampling to PCM Contrast to 40 RCA2 Upsampling to PCM Output Level to 2V Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 25 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu la I _ Setthe display Brightness to a comfortable level using the lt and gt buttons The MUTE LED dims when this setting is
24. iewed on 1 April 2009 Please see page 21 for instructions on loading a license The Output Settings menu page opens a lower level with two more pages you set up your system choose the Output Level setting that gives a PTT comfortable listening level with the Volume set between 10dB and 20dB The difference between the two settings is about 10dB See page 10 for more details on setting the Output Level to suit your system C gd This page sets the Output Level to 2V rms or 6V rms at full scale When In Balance mode use the lt and gt buttons to adjust the Balance Each channel can be varied from 0dB to 6dB in 0 1dB steps then mute 00 4 below that Balance adjustment ends after this menu page closes or the MENU button is pressed It is easier to adjust the Balance from the listening position using the remote control Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 24 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 DAC to be either slaved to the digital input or locked to a system clock connected to the W CLK IN connector while accepting data from the digital input Performance is a The Clocking menu page opens a lower level with two more pages These allow the generally improved by the correct use of a high quality system clock unit while taking data from RCA1 right icon ne Odd Slave to RCA1 digital input left icon or lock to system clock ma E Cia Slave to RCA2 di
25. ionally 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 Puccini Player software version 1 3x Issue 1 00 The first issue Issue 1 01 Bug fixes improve reliability Issue 1 12 Licensed upsampling for Digital Inputs added please visit www dcsltd co uk or contact dCS to obtain a license The unit may be locked to a system clock while the Digital Inputs are selected Display Off can turn off LEDs The MUTE LED dims when display brightness is set below 50 Various minor bug fixes Issue 1 20 3 PCM filter options added Classic Long and Asymmetric DSD performance improved Occasional Display Off time out problems corrected Issue 1 21 Occasional display problems fixed Occasional pop when changing sample rate fixed Issue 1 30 Adds 176 4 amp 192kS s capability to the digital inputs to support Puccini U Clock v2 Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 30 English version
26. it 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 Puccini Player by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a malfunctioning mains regenerator is not covered by the warranty ci 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 Laser Radiation dCS Puccini Player 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 from indirect exposure to visible and invisible laser radiation as well as risk of electric shock Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 5 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 Which types of disc can be played compact Commercially manufactured CDs can be played if they e are 12cm or 8cm round discs DIGITAL AUDIO are recorded with linear PCM digital audio data e carry the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo and meet the Red Book standard OA Comm
27. kaging 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 Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 29 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 If you need more help In the first instance you should contact your dealer lf they cannot resolve the issue contact your national distributor Manufactured by Data Conversion Systems Ltd Unit 1 Buckingway Business Park Anderson Road Swavesey Cambridge 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 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 Occas
28. l to the matching input of the DAC using suitable screened digital cables e Connect the analogue outputs of your DAC to the matching inputs on your preamplifier power amplifier e Connect the power amplifier to your loudspeakers Puccini is a Player NOT a Transport it does NOT down sample SACD data to PCM The Digital Outputs do not operate when playing an SACD or using the Digital Inputs Set up complete The next step is crucial sit back and enjoy the music When you have finished listening you can either keep the player warm by setting it to Sleep mode press the Power button briefly or switch off hold down the Power button until Power Down is displayed then release Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 14 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 FRONT PANEL O xr a G 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 Please consider the environment before using this feature Press again to return to normal operation To switch off hold down the POWER button for
29. m 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 Puccini Player software is available or consult your dealer What s in the box Check that the box contains the following items dCS Puccini Player Manual and Menu Guide Power cable 2 spare fuses Remote Control 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 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 Positioning the unit Place the 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 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 x MOUNTING POINT MOUNTING POINT MOUNTING POINT FOR 4 FOOT FOR 4 FOOT FOR 3 FOOT ARRANGEME
30. n repeatedly to highlight the Factory Reset menu page e Press the Menu button and wait a few seconds while the settings are reset The menu closes 5 seconds after the last button press so you need to be fairly quick Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 7 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 Fitting the Remote Control handset batteries imi Li lt E 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 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 Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 8 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 STEP 1 Connecting the Analogue Outputs Choose one of the following two sections Using a preamplifier e Set the preamplifier volume control to minimum e Connect either the balanced XLR connectors or unbalanced RCA phono connectors outputs on the Player s rear panel to matching line level inputs on your preamplifier probably labelled CD or AU
31. r Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 PLAY PAUSE Button gt After a disc has been read press the PLAY PAUSE button F to start playing Press again to pause and again to resume playing When the menu is open the PLAY PAUSE button changes to the button used to page forwards through the menu PREVIOUS TRACK NEXT TRACK Buttons 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 Press this button H to skip to the next track Skipping past the last track returns to track 1 VOLUME 1 Buttons Press the Volume 7 button I to increase the volume or the Volume button J to reduce the volume 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 6 areas When stopped the number of Track elapsed time or tracks on the disc is shown Track remaining time or When playing or paused the Track or disc time Total elapsed time or current track number is shown hours minutes seconds Total remaining time icon 20 01 19 21 2 gt ill CD Disc type or hybrid disc layer The Sync symbol appears when The staircase icon or input SACD CD 1 or 2 the player is locked to a clock and the level in dB The symbol indicates the PGM appears if a track sequence show the Volume or mechanism statu
32. r the menu to close If the menu closes before you have finished repeat the whole sequence If the setting is 2V and the Volume is still set well below 20 0 use of passive attenuators is recommended The output level relays can flip over in transit resulting in one or both channels having a lower or higher level than expected This can be corrected by changing the Analogue Out setting from 2V to 6V or vice versa then changing back to the original setting Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 10 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 STEP 4 Disc Playing Options The Remote Control gives access to other features such as track number selection repeat track or disc and programming a track sequence e 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 e Press the Repeat button repeatedly to cycle through the options 5 Repeat Track repeat the track that is currently playing 1 Repeat Disc repeat the whole disc Repeat Off normal operation e 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 each track number as this will allow you to enter the sequence more quickly For example pressing Program 05 04 06 Play will play track
33. ranty and customer support purposes only This warranty applies to the original owner Warranty Exclusions The Warranty does not cover e wear and tear or contamination of the optical system for example by tobacco residue e shipping charges or tax duty e products re sold by dCS on a used basis these will be subject to reduced warranty terms 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 before a dCS returns number has been issued Our dealers or distributors are NOT authorised to extend the terms of this warranty dCS cannot accept responsibility for any attempt to do so 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 pac
34. s Stop Play has been set up Balance setting Pause Fast Reverse Fast I Forward Open or Close appears when the Phase menu page is set to inverted Details of the menu displays are shown in the Menu section on page 19 If the display is turned off in 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 Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 16 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 REAR PANEL MESS ES P loi e PPR4503 Q 2207 CE O 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 The Live or Phase pin on the inlet is closest to the switch Analogue Outputs The unit features separately buffered Balanced Outputs R on XLR connectors and Unbalanced Outputs S on RCA connectors The Balanced Outputs should be connected to true balanced inputs only If your preamplifier power amplifier has unbalanced inputs even if the inputs are on XLR connectors please use the Unbalanced Outputs instead Word Clock Input Output When playing a disc the W Clk In connector T will accept standard 44 1kHz word clock from a master clock When the Digital Inputs are in use and
35. t and return to the menu Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_3x docx Page 26 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x SPECIFICATION Mechanism type Converter type Upsampling Digital Inputs Digital outputs Clocking Frequency response Set to DSD Filter 1 DSP Classic Filter Spurious responses L R crosstalk Output levels Balanced outputs Unbalanced outputs Size and weight Power requirements June 2011 Dual laser CD SACD mechanism 5 bit 2 822 or 3 07MS s oversampled dCS Ring DAC topology All data is ultimately oversampled to this format before conversion to analogue When playing a CD the data may be upsampled to DSD before oversampling set in the menu Upsampling of data from the Digital Inputs to DSD may be activated by loading a license which may be ordered from www desltd co uk 2x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono connectors Each will accept PCM data at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s and process up to 24 bits 2x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono connectors Both output CD format PCM data when playing a CD ONLY Word Clock Output on 1x 75Q BNC connector When playing a disc a TTL compatible 44 1kHz word clock is available on this output derived from the internal crystal oscillator or the external system clock The calibration accuracy when shipped is 10ppm not temperature compensated Calibration usually remains stable for several years but this is not guaranteed
36. v1_3x docx Page 20 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 3x June 2011 INFORMATION Menu The Version page displays the software versions loaded in the unit and the full serial number Please have this information ready if you contact your dealer for any reason Pi a LA Si The Contact page displays 4CS web site URL email address telephone and fax numbers lf you have any difficulty please contact your dealer for help first TIVI i The Player Information page displays the unit status 4 DAC Source Disc none CD SACD RCA1 RCA2 Welk In Inactive Locked kHz I F version x XX B E version x xx F E version x XX Features None Upsampling Key XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Use the lt and gt buttons to scroll up and down the list Pressing the MENU button while at the top of the list returns to the previous menu If you have purchased a license from dCS to activate a new feature scroll to the bottom of the Player Information screen and press the MENU button to display the License screen License a o oo i O Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a new 25 digit license key and then press the remote s MUTE button to accept it The name of the new feature e g Upsampling will be added to the Features list If you make a mistake while entering the code use the remote s VOLUME buttons to scroll back through the key and correct it Keys are
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