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dCS Paganini Upsampler
Digital to Digital Converter

User Manual

Software Release 1.1x
March 2011
Price UK £8.00 / Euro 12.00
© Data Conversion Systems Ltd. 2009-2011
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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 Paganini Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x March 2011 Page 2 Filename: Paganini Upsampler Manual v1_1x.docx English version...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Paganini Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x March 2011 Contents   Using the dCS Paganini 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 Paganini 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 Paganini 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

    Set the rear panel power switch to the position. Briefly press the button and wait about 30 Power seconds while the Upsampler configures itself. The display will show in sequence: dCS, Paganini Upsampler No Input > 24/96.

  • 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 Paganini Upsampler. 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 4 if you wish.

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

    With such a proliferation of playing software, and with updates being issued daily, it is impossible for dCS to be fully up-to-date with the behaviour and performance of all programs. If you have questions or problems, we would urge you to take them up with your software vendor. What we will say is that different programs operate very differently and it is well worth finding out exactly how your particular program processes the audio.

  • Page 9: Step 3 - Connecting An Output

    Paganini Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x March 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 March 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

    Source page and then press the button as necessary to change the setting to WClk: Menu • The Paganini Upsampler will display the icon, provided the clock is recognised. If there is no Sync signal at the connector or it is not recognisable, the Upsampler will sync to audio...

  • Page 13: A Typical 4-Box Paganini System

    Paganini Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x March 2011 A Typical 4-box Paganini System Windows Vista / XP or Mac OSX Transport dCS Model: Paganini Transport PCM OUTPUTS 1394 ~ 50/60 Hz, 50W AES 1 AES 2 W/CLK RCA 1...

  • Page 14: Using The Paganini Upsampler And Dac

    Software Issue 1.1x March 2011 Using the Paganini Upsampler and DAC If your system consists of a computer, Paganini 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

    Paganini Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x March 2011 RONT ANEL Figure 6 – Front panel POWER Button To switch on, ensure the rear panel switch is set to and press the button (A) on the front POWER panel once. Note that the unit cannot be turned on from the remote control.

  • Page 16: Remote Control Receiver

    Paganini Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x March 2011 When the menu is open, the button changes to the button, used to page forwards through > OUTPUT the menu. Remote Control Receiver Aim the remote control handset (supplied with the Transport) towards the receiver (K) for best sensitivity.

  • 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 Paganini Upsampler does not have facilities to reduce the output 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

    Connector connector (Z) 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

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

  • Page 20: Using The Menu

    Paganini Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x March 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

    < STEP > MENU feature allows you to load new software into your Paganini Upsampler. CD Update Please follow the instructions supplied with the update CD or file carefully. While the input sample rate is not 44.1kS/s, CD Updating is not possible and so the icon will be greyed out.

  • Page 22: Upsampler Settings Menu

    Paganini Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x March 2011 Menu UPSAMPLER SETTINGS menu page opens a lower level with two more pages. These Upsampling Options select optional anti-aliasing Filters and select Mode. Clone The optional give different trade-offs between impulse response and Filters aliasing.
  • Page 23 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. Set to Clone Lock, the output rate automatically changes to match any change in the input rate, locking the unit in clone mode.
  • Page 24 Paganini Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x March 2011 menu sets the clock source individually for each Upsampler input. Sync Source Set to Audio, the unit extracts the clock from the selected digital input and locks to it. The Sync icon appears on the front panel, greyed-out during locking.

  • Page 25: Display Settings Menu

    Paganini Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.1x March 2011 Menu DISPLAY SETTINGS Set the display to a comfortable level using the < > buttons. Brightness Set the display to a comfortable level using the buttons. < > Contrast Runs a routine, which flashes all the indicators and the main display.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Maintenance And Support

    Spare fuses are provided with the unit. 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.

  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    issued.

  • Page 29: 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 upgrade may be necessary also to increase the “capacity”...

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