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dCS Vivaldi Upsampler Plus User Manual
USB Interfaces
Both USB interfaces operate in True Asynchronous USB mode, which makes the Vivaldi Upsampler
immune to clock jitter from the computer / sound server. The Upsampler uses its own internal clock or
locks to the Master Clock connected to one of the
cable to the computer controls the data delivery rate.
USB1
The
interface on a 'B' type connector (V) will accept PCM data at up to 24 bits / 384kS/s from a
Windows™ PC, Apple Mac™ PC or sound server equipped with a suitable USB2.0 interface. The
interface will also accept DSD/64 or DSD/128 data packaged in DoP format.
We have tested this interface with several common formats running on Windows™ 10,
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Windows™ 8.1, Windows™ 7, Windows™ Vista (SP2) and Apple Mac™ OSX 10.10 with
various PCM streaming programs but we cannot accept responsibility for correct
operation with all source devices, operating systems or software.
The
Settings > USB Class
without a special driver) or
onwards, the dCS USB Class 2 driver is required for Windows).
Operation at 352.8 or 384kS/s on Windows PCs requires the 2016 version of the dCS
USB Class 2 Driver. If you have updated your Upsampler software from v1.xx, un-install
any earlier version of the Driver from your Windows PC, download the updated Driver
from
www.dcsltd.co.uk
USB2
The
interface (W) on an 'A' type connector can stream PCM music files in most popular formats
at up to 24 bits / 384kS/s or up to DSD/128 from a USB Flash Drive. With a Flash Drive connected, a
basic browser (see page 28) navigates to the music files and selects the file to be played. After closing
the browser, the name of the file is displayed, with a Play or Pause icon and the elapsed playing time.
Mains-powered USB hard disk drives in FAT16 or FAT32 format may be used in the same way. The
interface will not read drives in NTFS format or other formats.
Test interface
Test
The
interface (X) is an RS232 interface with two modes, set by the
• 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.
The interface is designed to be used with a "straight through" cable, wired pin 1 to pin 1, etc.
The pin connections are:
• Pin 2 – dCS unit transmit
• Pin 3 – dCS unit receive
• Pin 5 – ground
• Shell – cable screen & drain wire
Mains inlet
Power is connected via a standard IEC320 connector (Y), protected by a fuse and isolated by a 2-pole
power switch.
Label
The label (Z) states the unit's serial number and the nominal voltage to which the unit is set. It is
important to quote the serial number if you need assistance.
Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v2_0x
Word Clock
menu page can set the interface to
Class 2
(up to 384kS/s, no driver is required for OSX 10.6.3
and install it.
Page 38
Software Issue 2.0x
November 2016
inputs. Feedback through the USB
Class 1
(up to 96kS/s
Settings > RS232
English version
menu page.
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