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dCS P8i Mk2 User Guide
Data Conversion Systems Ltd.
Source
This page allows you to use the P8i as a DAC to convert data from external sources (such as a DVD
player or DAB radio) to analogue. There are 3 settings:
•
Disc
– the unit operates as a CD/SACD player.
•
AES
– the unit accepts digital data at 32, 44.1 or 48kS/s from the
•
RCA
- the unit accepts digital data at 32, 44.1 or 48kS/s from the
!
When using the
eject a disc, return the Player to
When the digital inputs are in use, the menu sequence changes as shown on page 15.
Brightness
This adjusts the brightness of the main display, with settings between
unless something is touched).
The button illumination turns off when the display brightness is
Output Level
The Output levels should be set to suit your system – there are two levels: 6V (high) or 2V (low). The
difference between the two settings is 9.5dB.
For best results, the P8i volume control should be set to no lower than –20.00dB for normal listening
levels with typical music. We suggest that you start with 2V and increase the level to 6V if this is
inadequate. Note that the 6V setting might be enough to overload the inputs of some preamplifiers.
Reduce the volume before changing the output level to 6V – the extra 9.5dB is noticeably louder.
Digital Outputs
This option allows you to turn the
Upsampling
This option allows you to turn the DSD upsampling
Word Clock (WClk)
This shows the status of the
an external Word Clock signal or
Issue
This displays the issue number of the software fitted to your unit.
Serial Number
This displays the full unit serial number, including the hardware configuration code.
Contact Details
This displays our email address and web-site URL.
CDUpdate
This page allows new software to be loaded, instructions will be supplied with the update disc. No
further P8i updates are planned.
Exit
Select this page to close the menu and return to the normal display.
Manual filename: dCS P8i User Guide v2_0x.docx
English version
AES
or
RCA
digital inputs, the CD controls are disabled. If you need to
Disc
mode.
Digital
&
W/Clock
Off
Word Clock
Input, displaying
WClk : Inactive
if not.
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Guide for Software Issue 2.0x
AES
input.
RCA
input.
15
(brightest) and
0
and stays on at settings
Outputs
Off
or On.
or
On
when playing CDs.
WClk : Locked
March 2011
0
(display off,
1
to 15.
when the unit is locked to
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