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Cary Audio Design DMS-800 Owner's Manual

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DMS-800PV
Network Audio Player
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper
installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included
in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new
Cary Audio Design product.

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  • Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ...............................5 Welcome .......................................8 Thank You ....................................8 Useful Terms....................................9 About the DMS-800PV ................................10 Installation ....................................11 Unpacking ....................................11 Warranty Card ..................................11 Placement ....................................11 Isolation Feet ..................................12 Features ...................................... 13 USB and SD Card NAS Drive..............................13 MQA Certified Full Decoding to 768 KHZ ..........................
  • Page 3 Now Playing Screen (SPDIF) ..............................21 Alternate Now Playing Display Screens ..........................22 App Control for iOS and Andriod............................23 Tutorial Videos for Controlling DMS via App ......................... 23 Volume Control and Output ............................... 24 Using as a Source (Connecting to a Preamplifier, etc.) ......................24 Using as a Digital Preamplifier (Connecting Directly to an Amplifier) ...................
  • Page 4 Internet Music Services ................................39 TIDAL Connect and Spotify Connect............................40 USB and SD Card Operation ............................... 41 USB and SD Card Playback (Direct Method) .......................... 41 USB and SD Card NAS Setup ..............................42 USB and SD Card NAS Playback .............................. 43 Queues and Playlists...................................
  • Page 5 ROON Overview..................................63 ROON Setup .................................... 63 Balanced Operation ..................................66 Specifications ....................................67 DMS-800PV Basic Specifications ............................67 Service and Care ..................................69 Care and Cleaning ................................... 69 AC Power Fuse Replacement ..............................69 Factory Service ..................................69 Non-Warranty Repairs................................69 Product Registration and Warranty …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….70...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    (such as a paper clip, coin, or staple) accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Cary Audio Design for further instructions. Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 7 FCC INFORMATION FOR USERS: • CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cary Audio Design could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. •...
  • Page 8 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from where the receiver is connected. OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION/SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION: • If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide protection against built-up static charges and voltage surges.

  • Page 9: Welcome

    WELCOME THANK YOU Cary Audio would like to thank you for purchasing our products. Since its founding in 1989, Cary Audio has stayed at the forefront of home entertainment equipment by stubbornly adhering to the principles of quality and musicality upon which it was founded. It’s not enough just to be able to build great-sounding gear;...

  • Page 10: Useful Terms

    USEFUL TERMS Network Connection – A connection to a home network router (needed for Network Music) which in turn is typically connected to the Internet. Although an Internet connection is not necessary for a home network or Network Music, it is needed for Internet Music.

  • Page 11: About The Dms-800Pv

    When we created the DMS-700, we began thinking about a no holds barred version of the DMS capable of competing with the best of the best in Network Audio Players/Streamers/DACs. First, it would have to exceed the performance of the DMS-700, which is no small feat. After considerable research and design, the DMS-800 Professional Version (PV) was born.

  • Page 12: Installation

    INSTALLATION UNPACKING This section describes the proper unpacking and installation procedures. Unpacking All Cary Audio shipping cartons have been specially designed to protect their contents, and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions. Mishandling should be evident upon inspection of the shipping container.

  • Page 13: Isolation Feet

    ISOLATION FEET The DMS-800PV uses a unique combination of isolation spikes and aluminum discs to reduce vibrations and resonance. This is an integral part of the design, and it is highly recommended that these be used. Doing so will improve the overall frequency extension.

  • Page 14: Features

    FEATURES The following section describes the DMS-800PV's advanced features. Please read the Operation Section of this manual to learn more about these unique features. The features are subject to change without notice or obligation. USB AND SD CARD NAS DRIVE The DMS-800PV has expanded the function of the 3 USB-A and SD Card Slot inputs to be accessible from a networked computer.

  • Page 15: Trubit™ Dsd And Pcm Upsampling And Pcm To Dsd Conversion

    TRUBIT™ DSD AND PCM UPSAMPLING AND PCM TO DSD CONVERSION Upsampling can be messy, leaving behind lots of digital artifacts resulting in noise and inaccurate signal generation. On the surface, upsampling may seem like a good idea. But if not implemented properly, it can be disastrous. Typically, upsampling is done as a predefined one-size-fits-all approach, such as 96 kHz or 384 kHz.
  • Page 16 THE OPERATION OF THE DMS-800PV ASSUMES ALL USERS HAVE A MINIMUM OF A MODERATE LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING OF COMPUTERS, PHONES OR TABLETS, FILE SHARING PRINCIPLES, COMPUTER NETWORKS, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PERIPHERALS SUCH AS ROUTERS, ETHERNET, WI- FI, USB HARD DISC AND FLASH DRIVES, SD CARDS, NAS DRIVES, COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS, THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE SUCH AS MEDIA/MUSIC SERVERS AND MEDIA PLAYERS, DIGITAL MUSIC DOWNLOADING AND STORAGE, MUSIC LIBRARY AND FILE MANAGEMENT SUCH AS TAGGING,...

  • Page 17: Controls And Displays

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL POWER Press once to turn the power ON. The blue indicator ring will blink until the unit is ready to operate. Press again to turn the power OFF. LCD FRONT PANEL DISPLAY The color LCD panel displays all playback information, navigation, and user settings in a simple, easy-to-use user interface.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL 1. RIGHT CHANNEL ANALOG OUTPUT JACK (XLR BALANCED) Use this jack for connecting to the preamplifier/amplifier’s balanced XLR input jack. 2. RIGHT CHANNEL ANALOG OUTPUT JACK (RCA UNBALANCED) Use this jack for connecting to the preamplifier/amplifier’s RCA unbalanced input jack. 3.
  • Page 19 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER. 9. ETHERNET RJ45 JACK Connect to a network router for online music streaming and networked computer(s) or NAS drive(s) via a wired Ethernet connection. Also used for network control via apps or control systems. 10. MINI USB FIRMWARE For internal service use only.

  • Page 20: Ir Remote Control

    IR REMOTE CONTROL This section explains how to use the remote control to set up and operate the DMS-800PV. 1. POWER Use it to turn the power on and off. 2. ALPHANUMERIC KEYS Use for searching music library and entering network settings, such as Wi-Fi security key, etc.

  • Page 21: Using Remote Alphanumeric Keys

    USING REMOTE ALPHANUMERIC KEYS There are multiple operations of the DMS-800PV that require text and/or numbers. These include network settings such as Wi-Fi security keys, network username and password, naming or renaming playlists, and searching (jumping to) a number or letter when browsing library lists. Simply press the number key to scroll the number and associated alpha keys (just like on a phone).

  • Page 22: Now Playing Screen (Network, Usb, Sd, Internet)

    NOW PLAYING SCREEN (NETWORK, USB, SD, INTERNET) MQA NOW PLAYING SCREEN (NETWORK, USB, SD, INTERNET) NOW PLAYING SCREEN (SPDIF)

  • Page 23: Alternate Now Playing Display Screens

    ALTERNATE NOW PLAYING DISPLAY SCREENS To change the DMS-800PV front panel display from the default display to high contrast or large font/icon-based displays, press the IR remote UP button 3 times to highlight “Theme” on the DMS front panel. Use the IR up/down keys to select the desired theme.

  • Page 24: App Control For Ios And Andriod

    APP CONTROL FOR IOS AND ANDRIOD You can download a free Control App for either iOS on iTunes Store or Android on Google Play Store. Each app is highly intuitive and easy to operate. The app has user tips built into them (which can also be hidden), and they are much more powerful and feature-laden than they may appear.

  • Page 25: Volume Control And Output

    VOLUME CONTROL AND OUTPUT USING AS A SOURCE (CONNECTING TO A PREAMPLIFIER, ETC.) When using the DMS-800PV as a source unit and connecting to a preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver, you can set the volume to MASTER or INDEPENDENT Mode. The master setting adjusts the volume output of the DMS-800PV the same for all source inputs.

  • Page 26: Settings Menu Overview

    SETTINGS MENU OVERVIEW Within the Setting Menu, you can adjust, control, and customize the DMS-800PV operation and setting as follows: MAIN SETTING MENU Using the Up/Down arrow keys on the IR remote to scroll to the desired selection and press Enter or press the Right arrow key to expand.

  • Page 27: Ir Control Menu

    IR CONTROL MENU This selects which IR sensors are activated. WARNING: Do not select Rear if you do not have a rear-mounted IR sensor. Otherwise, you could be locked out of all IR command control. If this happens and you have previously connected an iOS or Android app to the DMS, you can use the app to change this setting.

  • Page 28: User Tip Menu

    USER TIP MENU This turns the on-screen user tips on or off as desired. STARTUP MENU This sets the default input at system startup. Only one input from all available inputs can be selected. Network ✓ Source Screen (List of available servers/PC Shares on the network). ✓...

  • Page 29: Firmware Update Menu

    FIRMWARE UPDATE MENU This displays the current firmware version and serial number as well as checks for new firmware via the System Update. To check for new firmware, make sure DMS-800PV is connected to your network, select System Update, and press Enter.

  • Page 30: Change The Ir Code

    CHANGE THE IR CODE If your IR remote control shares common Phillips RC-50 codes with your other products, such as volume control, power, etc., you can change the command codes in the IR remote and DMS-800PV as follows. The default settings are IR Code A (Blue Power LED).

  • Page 31: Wired (Ethernet)

    WIRED (ETHERNET) IF YOU ARE CONNECTING THE DMS WITH WIRED ETHERNET, DO NOT CONNECT THE TWO WI-FI ANTENNAS. This step assumes you have an active home network and router installed in your home. Place the DMS-800PV within a cable run of your router or Ethernet port, which is wired back to the router. Connect an Ethernet cable to the back of the DMS-800PV and plug the other end into your router or Ethernet Port.

  • Page 32: Wireless (Wi-Fi) Setup

    WIRELESS (WI-FI) SETUP IF YOU ARE CONNECTING THE DMS WITH WI-FI, DO NOT CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE This step assumes you have an active wireless home network and router installed in your home. The quality and stability of the audio signal depend on the bandwidth and range of your Wi-Fi router.

  • Page 33: Wifi Setup Using Ir Remote Only

    Exit the DMS Network settings screen, and you are now ready to use your DMS-800PV. WIFI SETUP USING IR REMOTE ONLY Place the DMS-800PV anywhere within the router’s Wi-Fi range. Make sure the Wi-Fi antenna is connected. (Do NOT connect the Ethernet cable). Turn on the DMS-800PV.
  • Page 34 Using the alphanumeric keys on the hand-held IR remote, enter your Security Key, and select Connect. If you selected Static, enter your Port number and IP address as well. A message will appear confirming the connection to Wi-Fi. Select your desired input source.

  • Page 35: Network And Internet Playback Operation

    NETWORK AND INTERNET PLAYBACK OPERATION The DMS-800PV is an extremely versatile network audio component and can access/stream music in multiple ways. With respect to network audio, the DMS-800PV is a Client, meaning it finds and requests playback of audio files from computer servers using its own custom apps for iOS and Android devices or from its handheld IR remote control.

  • Page 36: Local Master Browser And Start Samba (Smb)

    LOCAL MASTER BROWSER AND START SAMBA (SMB) Local Master Browser allows one DMS/AiOS unit to playback USB HDD and SD Card files stored on another DMS/AiOS unit. The DMS/AiOS will show up as a PC Share in the Network Input Source, just like any PC Share computer. Samba starts Samba Sharing protocols (SMB) and should also be enabled.
  • Page 37 NOTE: When selecting a PC Share for the first time, it must index the PC Share library. This can take a while, depending on the size of the library. While indexing, you will see the below pop-up. Navigate to your selections by using the up and down keys. To expand the selection, press Enter or press >...

  • Page 38: Renderer Method

    Navigate to your desired music selection and press Play. You can also press the Play All when available to play all selections beneath it. Once playback is initiated, the Now Playing Screen will display as follows. NOTE: You can also select Add or Delete from the IR remote to create a Queue or playlist. See the Queue and Playlist section of the manual.
  • Page 39 JRiver MC21 Example Window Media Player 12 Example The Now Playing screen of the DMS-800PV will display your selection.

  • Page 40: Internet Music Services

    INTERNET MUSIC SERVICES Listening to Internet Music Services, Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, and vTuner requires a network and router connected to the Internet. Unlike network streaming audio, your computer(s) or NAS Drives do NOT need to be turned on since it is accessing the music stream from the Internet and not from your computer(s).

  • Page 41: Tidal Connect And Spotify Connect

    TIDAL CONNECT AND SPOTIFY CONNECT The Connect feature of these services allows the use of the TIDAL or Spotify Native app (not the Cary Streamer 2.0 app) to play music directly to the DMS-800PV. This connection is a direct connection to the service's servers for the same audio quality as when using the Cary Streamer 2.0 app or the DMS-800PV user interface.

  • Page 42: Usb And Sd Card Operation

    USB AND SD CARD OPERATION USB AND SD CARD PLAYBACK (DIRECT METHOD) Direct Playback Method plays files directly from these drives with the audio signal bypassing all network or computer routing. Using the IR remote eliminates all network needs and can make playback of your stored music files very simple and easy.

  • Page 43: Usb And Sd Card Nas Setup

    USB AND SD CARD NAS SETUP Another option for playback of USB and SD Card is via the NAS method. When enabling LOCAL MATER BROWSER AND SAMBA in the DMS-800PV Setup Menu (See LOCAL MATER BROWSER AND SAMBA section in this manual), it makes these drives accessible from a network computer and location.

  • Page 44: Usb And Sd Card Nas Playback

    USB AND SD CARD NAS PLAYBACK To playback files via the NAS method, you can do so with Media Server Software or PC Share method since the USB and SD storage acts like any other network folder being monitored by the Media Server software. Roon can also monitor and playback from these locations.
  • Page 45 Find the IP address of the DMS-800PV. The easiest way is to open the Cary Streamer 2.0 app and go to Settings>>PC Share. Open Roon Core Go to Settings>>Storage Click + Add Network share Type the IP address of the DMS-800PV and the path of the USB/SD drive as in the example below. Enter your Username if the location is protected.
  • Page 46 Select the USB HDD or SD Folder you just added in the Folder list on the left (select a specific subfolder on the right, if applicable), then click "Select This Folder" to add.
  • Page 47 Select other options according to your needs, and click "Add" to complete.
  • Page 48 Monitor/Play USB and SD Card Storage via PC Share method from another DMS/AiOS unit located on the same network. This method is just like using the PC Share function as outlined above. Make sure “Local Master Browser” and “Samba” are enabled in the DSM Setup Menu. Select the NETWORK input source and be sure “PC Share”...

  • Page 49: Queues And Playlists

    QUEUES AND PLAYLISTS QUEUES A Queue is a temporary list of music. This includes all music that is played during a given session from multiple sources or manually added to the queue while listening. All music played during a session is stored in the Queue, with the most current selection(s) being added to the bottom of the list.
  • Page 50 To Edit a Queue While viewing the Queue, highlight any track and press the Delete key on the remote to remove that selection from the Queue. To Play the Queue While viewing the Queue, press the Play command in the blue box to the right of the list. To Clear a Queue While viewing the Queue, press the Clear command in the blue box to the right of the list.

  • Page 51: Playlists

    PLAYLISTS A Playlist is created from the Queue or by selecting individual items while browsing. Queues and selections can be saved as a new playlist or save to an existing playlist. There are different types of playlists depending on the source in question and where and how they are created/saved.
  • Page 52 NOTE: Pressing and holding the Add Button for more than 2 seconds on an item will pop up additional options for Queue and Playlist (specific to the source). To View Playlists Press the Home button on the remote to go to the current Home Screen. Highlight DMS Playlists, then select the Playlists of choice and press enter.
  • Page 53 To Edit a Playlist While viewing Playlists, highlight the desired Playlist and press the > button on the remote. Select EDIT from the blue box to the right and press Enter. Highlight the selection you wish to remove from the Playlist and press the Delete button on the remote.

  • Page 54: Spdif Source Operation

    SPDIF SOURCE OPERATION SPDIF INPUTS The SPDIF inputs include COAXIAL 1, COAXIAL 2, OPTICAL, and AES/EBU. Select the desired input by pressing COAXIAL 1 or 2, AES/EBU, or OPTICAL button on the IR remote or control App. If no source is connected to the selected input, it will say so. Initiate playback of the corresponding SPDIF source.

  • Page 55: Playing Music From And To Portable Devices

    PLAYING MUSIC FROM AND TO PORTABLE DEVICES Besides playing music from local or network hard drives, SD Cards, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, and vTuner, the DMS can play music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more from almost any music/audio app or music/audio stored on a phone/tablet with Airplay, Bluetooth, and PhoneShare.

  • Page 56: Phoneshare Playback

    Select the “Cary DMS-800PV” Airplay Icon (the Speaker Icons are Airplay) and start playback of your music selection. The DMS-800PV will display all track information, including artwork, on the front panel. PHONESHARE PLAYBACK From the Cary Streamer 2.0 app on your Android device, select PhoneShare from the “Stream” input source on the app’s Main Screen.

  • Page 57: Bluetooth Connection

    BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth can work for both iOS and Android devices. The advantage of Bluetooth is that it is a point-to-point signal, meaning no Wi-Fi or router connection is required to work. However, the range of Bluetooth is much shorter. Qualcomm aptX™...

  • Page 58: Bluetooth Playback (Receive)

    “CARY DMS-800PV” should appear on your portable device (left picture below). Once it does, select it to connect (right picture below). NOTE: If unable to connect to the DMS-800PV, you may have to tap the blue “I” information button to the right and select “Forget Device,”...

  • Page 59: Bluetooth Output (Send)

    NOTE: A) To get the most out of our fi™Bluetooth Implementation during playback, you can utilize our TruBit™ PCM and DSD Upsampling for a superior listening experience from Bluetooth sources. B) If pairing information is deleted from your device, you will need to perform pairing of that device again to connect. BLUETOOTH OUTPUT (SEND) Bluetooth output (or SEND) is different.

  • Page 60: File Conversion And Upsampling

    FILE CONVERSION AND UPSAMPLING PCM TO DSD CONVERSION Through the use of our TruBit™ Upsampling technology, as described below, it is now possible to convert PCM files to DSD. For those who prefer DSD, this is an extremely powerful feature. Imagine taking any source or sample rate from a network, internet, Bluetooth, AirPlay, or SPDIF and converting it to DSD64, 128, or 256.
  • Page 61 When an upsample rate is selected higher than the native input rate, the DMS-800PV will upsample all incoming rates lower than the selected upsample rate up to the selected upsample rate (as well as change the bit depth to 32-bits for PCM or 1- bit for DSD).

  • Page 62: Dsd Operation

    DSD OPERATION DSD PLAYBACK The DMS-800PV is capable of playing native DSD files up to 512 via both wired Ethernet and wireless Wi-Fi inputs as well as from USB-A and SD Card inputs. If using Wi-Fi as your network connection, it is recommended to have a very robust signal at the DMS-800PV location.

  • Page 63: Mqa Operation

    OPERATION MQA PLAYBACK AND NOTIFICATION The DMS-800PV is full MQA decoder that uses advanced 16x MQA rendering. This means the MQA file’s original sample rate will further render to 705.6 kHz or 768 kHz while also including propriety DAC optimization and tuning for the AKM DACs during MQA playback.

  • Page 64: Roon Ready Operation

    ROON READY OPERATION ROON OVERVIEW The DMS-800PV is Roon Ready Certified endpoints. This means if you subscribe to Roon and have the Roon Core software installed on your PC or MAC, you can use the Roon tablet or Phone app to playback music from your network storage to the DMS-800PV. When you use the Roon ecosystem for playback, your control of the DMS-800PV is limited to the Roon app’s ability.
  • Page 65 Once you click on “Enable,” it will ask you to name the device. Click the “Play to Zone” icon in the lower right and select the DMS-800PV.

  • Page 67: Balanced Operation

    BALANCED OPERATION The pin assignments of ALL the XLR-type male analog outputs, the XLR-type male digital output, and XLR-type female digital inputs are: Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal - (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground Refer to your amplifier's operating manual to verify that the XLR pin assignments of its input connectors correspond to the DMS-800PV.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the basic specifications of the DMS-800PV at the time of printing. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual, these definitions apply: WARNING: ELECTRICAL HAZARD! MISUSE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! CAUTION: NO RISK OR PERSONAL INJURY;...
  • Page 69 Audio (LPCM) Frequency Range 2 Hz - 22 kHz (44.1 kHz) Amplitude Linearity 0.1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) Phase Linearity 3 degrees (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Dynamic Range 129 dB (1 kHz) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 127 dB (1 kHz) Channel Separation 107 dB (1 kHz) Total Harmonic Distortion...

  • Page 70: Service And Care

    SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING The cabinet housing and front panel of the DMS-800PV may be cleaned with a soft cloth and Windex or a window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the DMS-800PV is operated and by operating environment cleanliness.

  • Page 71: Product Registration And Warranty

    Logos, Trademarks, and Licensing The Cary Audio Design AiOS incorporates copyright protected technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The AiOS uses the following technologies: The MQA logo is a trademark of MQA Limited. © MQA Limited 2023 Roon Ready is a trademark of Roon Labs ©...
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