Data Conversion Systems dCS Puccini U-Clock User Manual

System clock with usb converter

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dCS Puccini U-Clock
System Clock with USB Converter

User Manual

Software Release 1.0x
October 2008
Price UK £8.00 / Euro 12.00
© Data Conversion Systems Ltd. 2008
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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 Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 Page 2 Filename: Puccini U-Clock Manual v1_0x.doc English version...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 ONTENTS   Contents ..............................3   Using the dCS Puccini U-Clock for the first time ................... 4   What’s in the box?   Safety Notice   Mains Voltage Setting  ...
  • Page 4: Using The Dcs Puccini U-Clock For The First Time

    Details can be found on our web site at www.dcsltd.co.uk. Safety Notice Your dCS Puccini U-Clock 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.
  • Page 5: Mains Regenerators

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 Mains Regenerators 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.
  • Page 6: Step-By-Step Guide

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 UIDE This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation. Preliminaries For digital interfaces, use with cables designed for digital audio: • for Word Clock interfaces, use 75Ω coax cables fitted with BNC plugs.
  • Page 7: Using The Puccini U-Clock With A Puccini Player

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 Using the Puccini U-Clock with a Puccini Player Connect the system as shown below. You can use any of the U-Clock‘s four Word Clock Outputs and either of the two SPDIF outputs.
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Usb Source

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 Setting up the USB source The USB interface can be connected to a Windows Vista or XP PC, Apple Mac OSX systems or sound server, running software to generate PCM data.
  • Page 9: Using The Puccini U-Clock With A Paganini Transport & Dac

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 Using the Puccini U-Clock with a Paganini Transport & DAC Connect the system as shown below. You can use any of the U-Clock‘s four Word Clock Outputs and either of the two SPDIF outputs.
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 RONT ANEL Figure 4 – Front panel DITHER Button Press the DITHER button (A) to turn the Dither feature off and on. When the Dither is on, the LED to the right of the button will illuminate.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 ANEL Figure 5 – Rear panel Mains Inlet Power is connected via a standard IEC320 connector (E) which incorporates a fuse, it is isolated by a 2-pole power switch (D).
  • Page 12: Specification

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 PECIFICATION Clock Accuracy Better than +/-1ppm when shipped (guaranteed for 12 months from shipping) over a temperature range of 10°C (50°F) to 30°C (86°F), typically +/-0.1ppm when shipped and stabilised.
  • Page 13: Maintenance And Support

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 AINTENANCE AND UPPORT Service and Maintenance dCS audio products are designed not to need regular maintenance, and contain no user serviceable parts apart from the mains fuse. If your unit is damaged in any way, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 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.
  • Page 15: If You Need More Help

    Puccini U-Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x October 2008 If you need more help In the first instance, you should contact your dealer. If they cannot resolve the issue, contact your national distributor. dCS, our dealers and distributors cannot accept responsibility for I.T. support issues. In such cases, please ask the computer or software vendor for advice.

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