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dCS Scarlatti Upsampler
Digital to Digital Converter

User Manual

Software Release 1.1x
August 2011
Price UK £8.00 / Euro 12.00
© Data Conversion Systems Ltd. 2008-2011
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
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. 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.
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dCS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd. Company registered in England No. 2072115.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    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.
  • Page 2 Scarlatti Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 Page 2 Filename: Scarlatti Upsampler Manual v1_1x.docx English version...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Scarlatti Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 Contents   Using the dCS Scarlatti Upsampler for the first time ................4   What’s in the box? Positioning the unit   Safety Notice   Patent Pending     Step-by-Step Guide ..........................6 Preliminaries  ...

  • Page 4: Using The Dcs Scarlatti Upsampler For The First Time

    Before using your unit, please read this section and the Step by Step Guide. This will enable you to set the unit up quickly and safely with your hi-fi system. From time to time, dCS will release updated software on CD that you can install yourself using the Update feature.

  • Page 5: Safety Notice

    50Hz or 60Hz ONLY. Damage caused to your Scarlatti Upsampler by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a malfunctioning mains regenerator is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 6: Step-By-Step Guide

    Scarlatti Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 UIDE This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation. Preliminaries The Menu / Setup Guide sheet details the menu structure, and two basic set-ups excluding the Upsampler.

  • Page 7: Step 1 - Connecting An Input

    Use suitable cables to connect your source equipment to the matching digital input connectors on the back panel of the Scarlatti Upsampler. The digital inputs are labelled in green print. The unit will accept up to 24-bit data at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kS/s. You can connect any interfaces you need or all 6 if you wish.

  • Page 8: Step 2 - Setting Up The Usb Source

    Audio dCS Scarlatti the drop down list in the Default device list. Sound Playback Windows 7 / Vista - Once you have connected the Scarlatti Upsampler and switched it on, go to Start > > > and click on the...

  • Page 9: Step 3 - Connecting An Output

    Scarlatti Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 STEP 3 – Connecting an Output Choose which output interface you want to use and connect it up as described below. You can connect as many outputs as you wish.

  • Page 10: Dual Aes

    You may need to open the DAC’s menu and set it to accept Dual Dual AES AES. All dCS DACs are capable of Dual AES operation, but some other manufacturer’s DACs may have 2 single AES inputs that are not Dual AES capable. Please check the DAC manual to be sure.

  • Page 11: 1394 Interface

    Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 1394 interface Connect the Upsampler’s 1394 output to the 1394 interface on a dCS DAC. Use the button OUTPUT on the front panel to set the output format to DSD. If the DAC and the Upsampler are not locked to a master clock, also connect the Upsampler’s...

  • Page 12: Step 4 - Setting The Sync Source

    WClk: Menu • The Scarlatti Upsampler will display Sync, provided the clock is recognised. If there is no signal at the Word Clock In connector or it is not recognisable, the Upsampler will sync to audio and display this icon to warn you: •...

  • Page 13: A Typical 4-Box Scarlatti System

    Scarlatti Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 A Typical 4-box Scarlatti System Scarlatti Transport DIGITAL SDIF OUTPUTS IN ---- WORDCLOCK --- OUT AES 1 AES 2 TOSLINK 1394 Scarlatti Clock 50/60 Hz, 30W 1394 WORDCLOCK OUTPUTS REF. IN...

  • Page 14: Using The Scarlatti Upsampler And Dac

    Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 Using the Scarlatti Upsampler and DAC If your system consists of a Scarlatti Upsampler and DAC but you do not have a Clock, you can use the DAC as the Master Clock as described below. Windows...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Scarlatti Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 RONT ANEL POWER DISPLAY INPUT OUTPUT MENU S c a r la t t i A B C E F G Figure 6 – Front panel POWER Button To switch on, ensure the rear panel switch is set to...

  • Page 16: Display

    The output sample rate sequence is: ..., 32kS/s, 44.1kS/s, 48kS/s, 88.2kS/s, 96kS/s, 176.4kS/s, 192kS/s, DSD, 32kS/s, ..The Scarlatti Upsampler does not feature down-sampling combinations. Output sample rates that are lower than the input sample rate cannot be selected.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    All the single-wire PCM digital outputs generate 24-bit PCM data at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kS/s. The Scarlatti Upsampler does not have facilities to reduce the word length of PCM data to less than 24 bits. It will not give good results with older DACs or other equipment that cannot process 24-bit data.

  • Page 18: Word Clock Input / Output

    The SUC connector (U) 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.

  • Page 19: The Menu

    Scarlatti Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 Figure 8 – The menu sequence Page 19 Filename: Scarlatti Upsampler Manual v1_1x.docx English version...

  • Page 20: Using The Menu

    Scarlatti Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x August 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.

  • Page 21: Information Menu

    Version number. Please have this information ready if you contact your dealer for any reason. page displays dCS web-site URL, email address, telephone and fax Contact numbers. If you have any difficulty, please contact your dealer for help first.

  • Page 22: Upsampler Settings Menu

    Scarlatti Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 UPSAMPLER SETTINGS Menu The optional give different trade-offs between impulse response and aliasing. Filter 1 Filters Filter 2 For most conversions, only Filter 1 is available - a classic sharp filter. The amplitude is Filter 3 reduced by 0.1dB to match the other filters.
  • Page 23 If the input and output sample rates change so that they no longer match, the unit will stop cloning and the clone icon will disappear. This mode is useful when passing HDCD data through unchanged to a (non- dCS) HDCD converter, or for CD Updating a dCS DAC via the Upsampler.

  • Page 24: Display Settings Menu

    Scarlatti Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x August 2011 menu page sets the output mode when the output sample rate is 88.2 or Dual AES 96kS/s ONLY. When set to Dual AES, a stereo pair of data is split between the AES1 outputs, they MUST be used together as a pair.

  • Page 25: Specification

    IEEE 1394 interface on 2x 6-way connectors. In DSD mode, the interface Digital outputs outputs dCS-encrypted DSD (1 bit data at 2.822MS/s). 2x AES3 on 3-pin female XLR connectors. Each outputs 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kS/s, OR as a Dual AES pair at 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kS/s.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Support

    Spare fuses are provided with the unit. Cleaning the case The front and back panels of your dCS equipment are machined from very high grade aluminium. Great care has been taken to create the finish of the aluminium throughout the engineering process from the raw solid material to the finished piece.

  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    issued.

  • Page 28: If You Need More Help

    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 update may be necessary also to increase the “capacity”...

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