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DCS Vivaldi Transport User Manual

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dCS Vivaldi Transport
Upsampling CD / SACD Transport
User Manual
Software Release 1.2x
April 2015
© Data Conversion Systems Ltd. 2012 - 2015 Price UK £10.00
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  • Page 1 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 Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 Page 2 Vivaldi Transport Manual v1_2x English version...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 Contents 0 B U sing the dCS Vivaldi Transport for the first time ................5     7 B W hat’s in the box?   8 B P ositioning the unit  ...
  • Page 4 Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 5 B S pecification ............................25   6 B M aintenance and Support ........................26     Service and Maintenance   Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse   Cleaning the case  ...

  • Page 5: Using The Dcs Vivaldi Transport 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 6: C Ondensation

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

  • Page 7: 2 B W Hich Types Of Disc Can Be Played

    W hich types of disc can NOT be played? 1 3 B dCS cannot accept responsibility for any difficulty encountered while attempting to play the following types of disc: • Scratched, damaged or dirty discs. • Non-circular “discs”, such as square or heart-shaped.

  • Page 8: S Tep-By-Step Guide

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 UIDE This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation. P reliminaries 1 4 B The Menu Guide sheet details the menu structure. For digital interfaces, use with cables designed for digital audio: •...

  • Page 9: 5 B S Tep 1 - Connecting A Digital Output

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 S TEP 1 – Connecting a Digital Output 1 5 B AES1+2 Whether you are playing a CD or an SACD, the interface carries DSD data and all of the AES1+2 PCM outputs carry 16/44.1 PCM data.

  • Page 10: 7 B C Onnecting The Aes3 Or An Spdif Output

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 C onnecting the AES3 or an SPDIF output 4 7 B • Connect one of the outputs on the Transport to the matching input on the DAC using a suitable cable.

  • Page 11: 6 B S Tep 2 - Choosing A Sync Mode

    You can reduce the jitter in your system by using the Vivaldi DAC in Master mode and slaving the Transport to it. Analogue outputs to Amplifier Figure 2 – Using the Vivaldi Transport with the DAC in Master Mode • Use the DAC’s Input button to select the input you want to use (AES1+2 in the example).

  • Page 12: Using A Master Clock

    The performance can be improved further by adding a Vivaldi Master Clock to the system. Analogue outputs to Amplifier Figure 3 – Using the Vivaldi Transport, DAC and Clock together • Use the DAC’s Input button to select the input you want to use (AES1+2 in the example).

  • Page 13: 7 B S Tep 3 - Playing A Disc

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 S TEP 3 – Playing a Disc 1 7 B • Press the Stop/Eject button. The display will show OPEN. • Load a CD or SACD into the tray with the label upwards and either push the tray in gently or press Stop/Eject button again.

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 RONT ANEL D E F G H I Figure 4 – Front panel R emote Control Receiver 1 9 B Aim the remote control handset towards the receiver (A) for best sensitivity.

  • Page 15: P Ower Button

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 Area 2: When in play or pause modes, the current track number & track/disc time (hours, minutes, seconds) is shown. When stopped, the number of tracks & total disc time is shown.

  • Page 16: Layer Button

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 Layer Button Layer After loading a hybrid CD/SACD disc, press the button (E) if you want to select the CD layer. Layer The Transport will read the CD layer of the disc and then stop. The button has no effect when a single layer disc is loaded, or if a hybrid disc is playing.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 ANEL --O-- Figure 5 – Rear panel A ES Digital Outputs 2 9 B AES1 AES2 outputs (K) form a Dual AES pair. They output encrypted DSD data when an SACD is playing.

  • Page 18: Test Interface

    Settings > RS232 menu page. • Binary mode is used to remotely control the unit during automated production testing at dCS. • Text mode is for use with a household automation system. If you would like to use this mode, please download the list of remote control commands from www.dcsltd.co.uk...

  • Page 19: The Menu

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 MENU ► ► ► ► Information Unit Status Version Contact Update Displays the Loads new Displays the software Displays dCS software from unit status. issues & serial contact details. a dCS CD.

  • Page 20: Using The Menu

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 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 later by software updates.

  • Page 21: Information Menu

    This page does not time out, press the button to exit. Contact Contact page displays the dCS web-site URL and support email address. This page Menu does not time out, press the button to exit. If you have any difficulty, please contact your dealer for help first.

  • Page 22: Transport Settings Menu

    (AES3, SPDIF1, etc.) directly to the DAC and select that input. RS232 Mode Sets the RS232 interface to either Text mode for use with 3 -party control systems or… …dCS production Binary mode, which is intended for factory use only. Page 22 Vivaldi Transport Manual v1_2x English version...

  • Page 23: Configuration Menu

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 CONFIGURATION Menu Settings Lock When set to Locked, this icon is displayed and the following settings cannot be changed: • PCM Enable • Upsample Mode • Save Configuration is disabled •...

  • Page 24: G Enerator Menu

    Please ensure that the volume level is reasonable, as careless use of the Burn In feature can damage your amplifiers and loudspeakers. dCS will not be liable for such damage. Page 24 Vivaldi Transport Manual v1_2x English version...

  • Page 25: Specification

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 PECIFICATION Mechanism type ® TEAC Esoteric VRDS NEO VMK3 dual laser CD/SACD mechanism. Digital outputs Dual AES interface on 2x 3-pin male XLR connectors (AES1+2). While an SACD is playing, the interface outputs encrypted DSD data.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Support

    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: 3 B L Imited Warranty

    If the product is purchased and registered with dCS within 6 months of the date the unit was originally shipped from dCS, we will start the warranty on the purchase date. For units registered later than 6 months from the ship date, we will start the warranty from the ship date unless the registration is supported by the original sales invoice.

  • Page 28: 4 B I F You Need More Help

    Please note that not all software updates produce an audible improvement. We recommend that you keep your software up to date. Check the dCS web-site occasionally for news of the latest software updates. Update discs are available from our distributors. Before requesting an update disc, please open the Info >...

  • Page 29: Index

    Vivaldi Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.2x April 2015 NDEX positioning ......5 0  G  power button ....15 power off ......15 0/44.1 display ....10 generator menu ....24 power up ......8 A  I  R  acceptable disc types ..7 information menu .....

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