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DCS Rossini Transport User Manual

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dCS Rossini Transport
Upsampling CD / SACD Transport
User Manual
Software Release 1.0x
September 2018
Part No: DCS453659 V01
© Data Conversion Systems Ltd. 2018
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dCS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd. Company registered in England No. 2072115.

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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 Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 Page 2 Rossini Transport Manual v1_0x English version...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 Contents Using the dCS Rossini Transport for the first time ................5     What’s in the box?   Positioning the unit   Important Safety Instructions   Condensation   FCC Compliance Statement  ...
  • Page 4 Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018   GENERATOR Menu   Channel Check   Phase Check   Burn In Specification ............................27   Maintenance and Support ........................28     Service and Maintenance   Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse  ...

  • Page 5: Using The Dcs Rossini 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: Important Safety Instructions

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 Important Safety Instructions The following statements are required to comply with U.S. safety standard UL60065. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions.

  • Page 7: Fcc Compliance Statement

    (USA only) If necessary consult dCS Americas or an experienced radio / television technician for additional suggestions. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by dCS Americas Inc. could void the manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 8: Safety Notice

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

  • Page 9: Laser Radiation

    September 2018 Laser Radiation dCS Rossini Transport is a Class 1 Laser Product, it complies with U.S. FDA 21CFR subchapter J. In normal use, there is no risk of exposure to laser radiation. The case should only be opened by authorised service personnel. The case protects the user from indirect exposure to visible and invisible laser radiation, as well as risk of electric shock.

  • Page 10: Step-By-Step Guide

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 UIDE This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation. Preliminaries The Menu Guide sheet details the menu structure. For digital interfaces, use with cables designed for digital audio: •...

  • Page 11: Step 1 - Connecting A Digital Output

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 STEP 1 – Connecting a Digital Output AES1+2 AES1+2 While playing an SACD, the interface carries DSD data. While playing a CD, the AES3, SPDIF1 rate is set by the Upsampling menu page –...

  • Page 12: Step 2 - Choosing A Sync Mode

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

  • Page 13: Using A Master Clock

    The performance can be improved further by adding a Rossini Master Clock to the system. Analogue outputs to Amplifier Figure 3 – Using the Rossini 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 14: Step 3 - Playing A Disc

    Controlling Disc playback with the app App control is not implemented in the initial release for the Rossini Transport (v1.00), the current versions of the Rossini Player / DAC (v1.10) or the Rossini app (v1.4.8). We intend to add this feature in the next set of updates. Please see www.dcsltd.co.uk...

  • Page 15: Further Suggestions

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 When set up in this way, the Transport’s IR receiver is active only if the Rossini DAC / Player’s Dual AES input is selected. This prevents control conflicts. Disc The app’s page is replaced by the page when the Transport is connected to Player / DAC.

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 RONT ANEL D E F G H Figure 4 – Front panel Display In normal use, the display (A) is split into 4 areas: -----------------------2------------------------- --------------3------------- Area 1: The symbol indicates the mechanism status:...

  • Page 17: Remote Control Receiver

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 When a track is selected by remote control, the track number is displayed in large text briefly. Details of the menu displays are shown in the Menu section on page To avoid unnecessary display wear, we recommend switching off or setting the unit to Sleep mode at the end of the listening session.

  • Page 18: Power Button

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 Power Button Power To switch on, ensure the rear panel power switch is set to and press the button (I) on the front panel once. Note that the unit cannot be turned on from the remote control.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 ANEL R S T N O P Figure 5 – Rear panel AES Digital Outputs AES1 AES2 outputs (J) form a Dual AES pair. They output encrypted DSD data when an SACD is playing.

  • Page 20: Rs232 Interface

    • Binary mode is used to remotely control the unit during automated production testing at dCS. • Text mode is for use with a Rossini DAC or Player with the control app. If you would like to use a household automation system, please download the list of remote control commands from www.dcsltd.co.uk...

  • Page 21: The Menu

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 MENU ► ► ► ► Information Unit Status Version Contact Update Displays the Loads new Displays the Displays dCS software software from unit status. contact details. issues. a dCS CD.

  • Page 22: Using The Menu

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 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 23: 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 24: Transport Settings Menu

    Sets the RS232 interface to either Text mode for use with a 3 -party control system or… …dCS production Binary mode, which is intended for factory use or when linked to a Rossini Player / DAC. Page 24 Rossini Transport Manual v1_0x...

  • Page 25: Configuration Menu

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 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 26: Display Settings Menu

    CD tray is open or the menu is open. Logo On/Off When set to On, the dCS logo at the left side of the display is illuminated. When set to Off, the logo is not illuminated. GENERATOR Menu Channel Check A routine to test the system for swapped channels.

  • Page 27: Specification

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 PECIFICATION Mechanism type 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 28: 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 29: Limited 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 30: If 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 31: Index

    Rossini Transport User Manual Software Issue 1.0x September 2018 NDEX power up ......10 0  I  R  0/44.1 display ....11 information menu ..... 23 rear panel ......19 A  L  remote control ... 17, 19 reset ......... 25 acceptable disc types ..

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