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dCS Rossini Clock
Digital Audio Master Clock
User Manual
Software Release 1.0x
February 2016
© Data Conversion Systems Ltd. 2015-2016
Price UK £10.00
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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 Rossini Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x February 2016 Page 2 Rossini Clock Manual v1_0x English version...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Rossini Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x February 2016 Contents Using the dCS Rossini Master Clock for the first time ............... 4 What’s in the box? Positioning the unit Safety Notice Step-by-Step Guide ..........................6 ... -
Page 4: Using The Dcs Rossini Master Clock For The First Time
Notify your dealer as soon as possible if anything is missing or damaged. We suggest that you retain the original packaging for possible future use. If this is not possible, replacement packaging can be ordered from dCS or our distributors. Details can be found on our web site at www.dcsltd.co.uk. Positioning the unit For best sound quality, the units in the Rossini range are designed to be mounted on separate shelves of a rack, although they may be stacked directly on top of each other if this is absolutely necessary. -
Page 5: Safety Notice
February 2016 Safety Notice Your dCS Rossini Master 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 6: Step-By-Step Guide
Wait about 30 seconds while the Clock settles. The GOLDEN RULES for using a Master Clock The Rossini system is primarily designed for computer audio or CD Playback. The Rossini Clock is deliberately simpler than a standard dCS Master Clock but it uses the same ultra-stable calibration system. -
Page 7: Using The Rossini Player Or Dac With The Clock
Rossini Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x February 2016 Using the Rossini Player or DAC with the Clock The Rossini Master Clock is primarily designed for use with the Rossini Player or DAC to enhance Network performance when using the inputs. -
Page 8: Using The Rossini Dac And Clock With A Transport
Software Issue 1.0x February 2016 Using the Rossini DAC and Clock with a Transport The Rossini Clock has a third output (normally fixed at 44.1kHz), which may be used to synchronise another source, such as an SACD Transport. Analogue outputs Figure 2 –... -
Page 9: Using The Rossini Player Or Dac And Clock With Other Sources
To comply with Rule 1, the Player / DAC input driven by these sources must be set to Unit Settings > Sync Mode > Audio. Output 3 The Aurender W20 server can control the frequency of the Rossini Clock’s via their RS232 control dongle. Please see the W20 manual for details. Page 9... -
Page 10: Power Link
Rossini Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x February 2016 Power Link Connecting the Player or DAC’s RS232 port to the Rossini RS232 Loop Clock’s port allows both units to be set to sleep / Power wake / off by pressing the Player or DAC’s button, or by one remote control command. -
Page 11: Front Panel
Rossini Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x February 2016 RONT ANEL Figure 3 – Front panel Dither Buttons The Dither feature is designed to exercise the Phase-Locked–Loop in the Player / DAC to improve the correction of small timing errors. Try it and see what you think! -
Page 12: Rear Panel
The interface is designed to be used with “straight through” cables, wired pin 1 to pin 1, etc. The pin connections are: • Pin 2 – dCS unit transmit • Pin 3 – dCS unit receive • Pin 5 – ground •... -
Page 13: Specification
Rossini Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x February 2016 PECIFICATION Class 1 Master Clock, featuring dual crystal oscillators with microcontroller- Clock type enhanced temperature correction. Clock Frequencies 44.1 and 48kHz. Better than +/-1ppm when shipped, typically +/-0.1ppm when shipped and Clock Accuracy stabilised. -
Page 14: Maintenance And Support
Cleaning the case The case 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 15: 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 16: If You Need More Help
RS232 interface to a PC running terminal software (e.g. TeraTerm) set for 4800 baud and powering up. Unlike most other dCS products, the Clock does not have the CD Update feature. When new Clock software is available, your unit can be updated by the distributor for your country via RS232. Please visit our web-site to find your distributor. -
Page 17: Index
Rossini Clock User Manual Software Issue 1.0x February 2016 NDEX A M S Aurender dongle .... 9 mains inlet ...... 1 2 safety ........ 5 serial number ....... 12 C O service ...... 14, 15 set Text mode ...... 10 cables ........ 6 operating conditions .... 1 5 cleaning ........ 1 4 setup guide ...... 6 P clocking a transport .... 8 sleep ........ 11 clocking another source .. 9 ...