Vitus Audio RCD-100 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 RCD-100 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 3 (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Vitus Audio. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.
  • Page 4 RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ... . . 30 Codes for the remote ..14 RCD-100 Front ..46 RCD-100...
  • Page 6: On A Personal Note

    Certificate Model: RCD-100 Product ID/Serial __________________________________ Product Build Date __________________________________ Signed __________________________________ All products details, specifications and measurements are recorded for your RCD- 100 and kept by Vitus Audio. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 7: From The Creator

    “loosing” the nerve choosing the Vitus Audio the unexplored. As a result in the music which often is RCD-100 cd-player, we are sure of this, many of the solutions a drawback of many high you will enjoy it for many years we use today are considered end amplifiers.
  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About this manual Introduction to the Reference Series This is your RCD-100 owner’s The Vitus Audio Reference manual. The following pages Series is a true high-end series will describe, as clearly as of products, which is build on possible, how to get your RCD- our true dedication to neutral 100 operating fast and simple.
  • Page 9 RCD-100. the amplifier if extra care is not applied. Two people carefully lift the Vitus Audio A/S cannot amplifier out of the box, and be held responsible put it directly onto the floor. for any damage that...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Foam top 1 What’s in the box Philips RC5 remote Remote spare battery Brochure RCD-100 Manual Puck Power Cable RCD-100 Manual Foam top 2 Vitus Audio Brochure Philips RC5 remote Remote spare battery Foam Sides 6 pieces Power Cord Puck...
  • Page 11: Turning The Rcd-100 On And Off

    1. getting started Turning the RCD-100 on and off. Always turn on the products beginning from the source: CD player a pre-amplifier a power amplifier. Always turn off your products in reverse order: Power amplifier a pre-amplifier a CD player.
  • Page 12: Connecting

    2. connecting RCD-100 rear panel Connecting the RCD-100 Inputs. Place the RCD-100 on its shelf. Connect all the sources to the inputs of the RCD-100, Input USB USB b (male) Connect the outputs of the RCD-100. Carefully connect Input RCA...
  • Page 13 2. connecting RCD-100 rear panel RCD-100 Rear panel. Figure 5 Fuse Ground Power (S/PDIF) RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 14: Operation

    3. operation Philips RC5 remote Codes for the remote The remote uses the RC5- standard for sending commands to the RCD-100. The following codes are used: Functions of the remote ADDRESS Standby NEXT PREVIOUS Select track PAUSE Mute Pause Stop...
  • Page 15: Menu Mode

    This is the mode you use when In this mode you can connect a you are listening to music. 3rd party product to the RCD- 100 and use the RCD-100 as a DAC. 2. Menu mode In this mode you can alter the The digital source must have settings of the RCD-100.
  • Page 16: Functions Left Front

    3. operation INPUT 1 0 1 R L - MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY RCD-100 Left front panel. Figure 7 Functions left front Normal mode Menu mode Digital input mode In normal mode there are You enter menu mode, by In digital input mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons pushing the ”MENU”...
  • Page 17: Functions Right Front

    3. operation INPUT 1 0 1 R L - MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY RCD-100 Right front panel. Figure 8 Functions right front. Normal mode Digital input mode In normal mode there are In normal mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons...
  • Page 18: Rcd-100 The Menu Structure

    3. operation RCD-100 The menu structure MENU LEAVE The elements in the menu. INPUT S/PDIF INPUT Switch between inputs 1 2, and DRIVE drive. VOLUME -84,0 / 0,0 VOLUME Change the output volume. SETUP BACK S/SPDIF S/PDIF S/PDIF OFF / S/PDIF ON Enable or disable S/PDIF.
  • Page 19: Operation & Service

    4. operation & service Safety notice Maintenance The Vitus Audio RCD-100 Vitus Audio products are contains no user serviceable designed to run for many years parts except from the mains without the need for regular fuse. Do not attempt to open maintenance.
  • Page 20: Installing The Vitus Audio Usb Audio Interface

    Interface the RCD-100 is connected to a power source and the PC and the RCD-100 have to be The RCD-100 can be connected with an USB cable. connected to a computer with the one of the following On the CD you can find operating systems.
  • Page 21: Setting Up The Media Player

    DirectShow filter Interface. graph. Always close the media- player program before connecting or disconnecting the RCD-100 to the computer. In chapter 7 we will show how to set up Foobar2000 a free mediaplayer. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 22: Installing The Driver On Windows Xp

    On the cd enter the folder icon. named WinXP and doubleclick the file named Setup 32. Software installation. Software installation. Hardware installation. Press Next. Press next when the driver has Press Continue Anyway when been installed. the following warning appears. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 23 The driver can now be found the settings go to Control under Sound, video and game Panel > Sounds and Audio controllers Devices Sounds and Audio Devices properties. Here you can change the settings for every Audio Device. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 24: Installing The Driver On Windows Vista/7

    On the cd enter the folder icon. named Win7 and double click the file named Setup 32. Software installation. Software installation. Windows security. Press Next. Press next when the driver has Press Install when the following been installed. warning appears. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 25 The driver can now be found the settings go to Control under Sound, video and game Panel > Sounds and Audio controllers Devices Sounds and Audio Devices properties. Here you can change the settings for every Audio Device. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 26: Securing The Cd-Drive

    During transport the CD-drive has to be secured so that it is protected against heavy shocks. Use the foam that you stored after unpacking the RCD-100. Remove the puck Place the foam Close the lid The cd drive is now secured Place the foam in the edges for transport.
  • Page 27: Mains Fuse

    In case of malfunction the mains fuse, will invalidate the unit must be returned to Vitus guarantee. Audio for repair. For an explanation of how to replace the fuse see “Replacing a blown fuse”chapter 4. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 28: Replacing A Blown Fuse

    Open the fuse carrier. Take a small flat bladed screwdriver and place it over the fuse carrier. blown fuse spare fuse the fuse carrier There is a spare fuse Pull the fuse carrier out. available in the fuse carrier. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 29: Replacing A Blown Fuse (Continued)

    Place the spare fuse in the fuse carrier and click the fuse in place. The fuse carrier is in place Push the fuse carrier into when you hear “CLICK”. the back. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 30: Warranty

    Warranty Statement transported, or the defect (modified to fit Vitus Audio) is due to the product being 3. REMEDY repaired or tampered with by In the event the above 1.
  • Page 31 AVA Group A/S demo equipment needing original box, and returned to Sandgaardsvej 31, Birk warranty service must be Vitus Audio or an authorized DK7400 Herning packed in its original box Vitus Audio repair center by Denmark and returned to Vitus Audio the customer at his or her sole Att.: Customer Service...
  • Page 32 In the unlikely event of service required beyond the capabilities of the importer, Vitus Audio will fulfill the conditions of the warranty. Such products must be returned at the owner’s expense to the Vitus Audio...
  • Page 33: Rcd-100 Measurements

    6. specifications RCD-100 measurements 425 mm Front panel: Anodized Aluminium Body: Powder coated Aluminium Total weight: 12 KG 435 mm INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    6. specifications RCD-100 Specifications INPUT S/PDIF Master Clock 24.576 MHz Available Frequency +/- 20 ppm Sensitivity 2 V RMS tolerance Impedance 75 Ω Digital Audio Input Sample rate 32-192KHz OUTPUT S/PDIF Resolution 24 bit Analog Analog USB Class Available 1 (L+R)
  • Page 35: Examples Operation

    MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY You can change the input. You can choose between USB S/SPDIF and DRIVE. RCD-100 Left front panel. Figure 7. MENU We will show you how you can LEAVE change the input from DRIVE to USB. INPUT...
  • Page 36: Example 2

    MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY volume. RCD-100 Left front panel. Figure 7. Only use this option when MENU the RCD-100 is connected to an amplifier without volume control. LEAVE INPUT Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. VOLUME SELECT Navigate to the VOLUME -8 .O...
  • Page 37: Example 3

    1 0 1 R L - Turning the S/PDIF MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY off. RCD-100 Left front panel. Figure 7. Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the SETUP MENU submenu, using the function buttons on the left front LEAVE ...
  • Page 38: Example 4

    INPUT 1 0 1 R L - Finding the software MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY version of the RCD-100. Press the“MENU”button to RCD-100 Left front panel. Figure 7. enter Menu Mode. MENU Navigate to the SETUP submenu, using the function LEAVE...
  • Page 39: Example 5

    RESET YES Enter the RESET submenu. SELECT The display now shows RESET RESET NO. Press the  button. The display now shows RESET YES. Press the SELECT button. The settings of the RCD-100 have now been restored. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 40: Example 6

    R L - Changing brightness MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY from 1 to 2. As a standard the MENU RCD-100 Left front panel. Figure 7. brightness is set to 1. Press the“MENU”button to LEAVE enter Menu Mode. INPUT Navigate to the “BRIGHTNESS” submenu,...
  • Page 41: Example 7

    R L - Changing output to MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY RCA. As a standard the MENU RCD-100 Left front panel. Figure 7. output is set to XLR. LEAVE Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. INPUT Navigate to the “OUPUT” VOLUME...
  • Page 42 RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 43: Examples Connecting Devices

    7. examples connecting devices Connecting devices RCD-100 as DAC The RCD-100 is used as a DAC. The Media Center and the laptop are connected to the RCD-100. The Mediacenter is connected to the SPDIF input and the Laptop is connected to the USB interface.
  • Page 44: Examples Installing Software

    You can also extract it to Open Foobar2000. Go to Components > Install. your desktop. Go to File > Preferences. Update the component library of Foobar2000 with the new component. RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 45 Press OK Connect the RCD-100 Go to 1. File > Preferences and the computer. 2. Playback > Output Turn the RCD-100 on. Pick KS: Vitus Audio-USB Now we can set the Audio Interface output to send through from the list of devices.
  • Page 46: Pictures

    8. pictures RCD-100 Front Picture 1 RCD-100 front RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 47 RCD-100 | Version 1...
  • Page 48 Handcrafted in Denmark AVA Group A/S (Vitus Audio), Sandgaardsvej 31, DK-7400 Herning, Denmark, Phone: +45 9626 8046, Fax: +45 9626 8045 e-mail: info@vitusaudio.com, web site: www.vitusaudio.com...

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