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dCS Vivaldi Upsampler
Digital to Digital Converter

User Manual

Software Release 1.0x
November 2013
Price UK £8.00 / Euro 12.00
© Data Conversion Systems Ltd. 2012 - 2013
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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 Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 Page 2 Filename: Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x.docx English version...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 Contents Using the dCS Vivaldi Upsampler for the first time ................5     What’s in the box?   Positioning the unit   Safety Notice ® ®   iPod and iPhone compatibility Step-by-Step Guide ..........................
  • Page 4 Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 Specification ............................33   Maintenance and Support ........................35     Service and Maintenance   Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse   Cleaning the case   Limited Warranty   If you need more help  ...

  • Page 5: Using The Dcs Vivaldi Upsampler 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-R that you can install yourself using the Update feature.

  • Page 6: Safety Notice

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

  • Page 7: Ipod ® And Iphone ® Compatibility

    The Vivaldi Upsampler is compatible with the iPod and iPhone models illustrated below. Made for: “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

  • Page 8: Step-By-Step Guide

    Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 UIDE This section guides you through setting up the unit for use in various ways. Preliminaries The Menu / Setup Guide sheet details the menu structure. For digital interfaces, use with cables designed for digital audio: •...

  • Page 9: Step 1 - Connecting A Pcm Input

    Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 STEP 1 – Connecting a PCM input Switch on the source equipment. If appropriate, load a disk / tape and set the machine in PLAY mode to ensure it is generating a digital audio data stream.

  • Page 10: Step 2 - Connecting An Output

    You may need to open the DAC’s menu and set it to accept Dual AES. All dCS DACs are capable of Dual AES operation, older models will be limited to a maximum of 192kS/s. Some other manufacturer’s DACs may have 2 single AES inputs that are not Dual AES capable.

  • Page 11: Single Wire Pcm

    Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 Single wire PCM Out, AES2 Out, SPDIF1 Out, SPDIF2 Out) to Connect one or more of the PCM outputs (AES1 Output matching inputs on your DAC. Use the button on the front panel to set the output sample rate to 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kS/s or DSD.

  • Page 12: Step 3 - Setting The Sync Source

    • Set the Vivaldi DAC to sync to Word Clock in a similar way to the Upsampler. Using the Vivaldi Clock’s enhanced clocking system You may have noticed that the Vivaldi Upsampler has 2 Word Clock inputs, and the Vivaldi DAC has 3. Word Clock In1 are intended to be used together for ease of use in situations where the sample rate of the source often changes.
  • Page 13 Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 Analogue outputs to Amplifier Figure 3 – A 4-box Vivaldi system plus computer audio sources The following sections detail connection of computer audio sources. Page 13 Filename: Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x.docx...

  • Page 14: Step 4 - Using The Usb1 Interface With A Computer

    USB Audio Class 2: The interface operates at up to 192kS/s. For Mac OSX, version 10.6.3 or later is required. For Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, the driver files on the dCS USB Class 2 Driver disc supplied must be installed onto the computer before use (see below).

  • Page 15: Basic Setup With A Pc

    With such a proliferation of playing software, and with updates being issued daily, it is impossible for dCS to be fully up-to-date with the behaviour and performance of all programs. If you have questions or problems, we would urge you to take them up with your software vendor. What we will say is that different programs operate very differently and it is well worth finding out exactly how your particular program processes the audio.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Vivaldi Upsampler As Your Audio Output Device

    Selecting the Vivaldi Upsampler as your Audio Output device Whichever program you are using to play your music, your computer may not automatically select your Vivaldi Upsampler as the preferred playback device. Once you have connected the Upsampler and switched it on, you can correct this as follows:...

  • Page 17: Step 5 - Using The Usb2 Input

    • Stop playback before you change the input. When the Upsampler is connected to a network, you can use a mobile device running the dCS App to control playback from the flash drive - see Step 6 for details. Playing music from an iPod/iPhone...

  • Page 18: Step 6 - Upnp Network Connection

    (e.g. Twonky, Asset) pre-installed, with UPnP mode turned on. The dCS Vivaldi HD App is a control point application that will allow users to view / select available renderers, view / select available media servers and browse / select / playback music via the Vivaldi Upsampler.

  • Page 19: Playing Music

    At the bottom of the set-up page, you will see the network & MAC addresses, Upsampler software issues, Upsampler serial number and App version. When you have finished setting up, tap Done. Playing music • Next, tap the media server or Vivaldi Upsampler input you want to access e.g. SERVER1, Input USB2 (this is the Upsampler’s input with a flash drive fitted to it).

  • Page 20: Advanced Options

    Advanced options Customising the input configuration The Vivaldi Upsampler’s inputs can be renamed to suit your particular system. The Vivaldi DAC has the same feature. If you have difficulty with this, please ask your Dealer for help. • Power up the Upsampler and a Windows XP/Vista/7 PC.

  • Page 21: Front Panel

    Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 RONT ANEL CD E F G H Figure 6 – Front panel Remote Control Receiver Aim the remote control handset towards the receiver (A) for best sensitivity. Display In normal use, the selected input appears at the top left corner of the display (B). To the right of this, the input word length / sample rate and output sample rate appear.

  • Page 22: Power Button

    Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 Power Button Power To switch on, ensure the rear panel switch is set to and press the button (C) on the front panel once. Note that the unit cannot be turned on from the remote control.

  • Page 23: Input Button

    The output sample rate sequence is: ..., 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384, DSD, 32, ..The Vivaldi Upsampler does not feature down-sampling combinations. Output sample rates that are lower than the input sample rate cannot be selected.

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    All of the outputs consistent with the selected output mode are active at the same time. The Vivaldi Upsampler generates 24-bit PCM data but it does not have facilities to reduce the word length to less than 24 bits. It will not give good results with older DACs (or other equipment) that cannot process 24-bit data.

  • Page 25: Network Interface

    NAS drive or a local computer over a standard Ethernet network. The Upsampler can stream music files at up to 24 bits / 192kS/s under the control of a dCS Vivaldi HD App running on a suitable iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, (see page 18) or other UPnP control point.

  • Page 26: Test Interface

    Settings > RS232 menu page. • 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/page/support.

  • Page 27: The Menu

    Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 MENU Network ► ► ► ► ► Information Unit Status Version Contact Update Update Displays the Loads new Loads new Displays the software Displays dCS Network software from unit status.

  • Page 28: Using The Menu

    Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 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 29: Information Menu

    Menu press the button to exit. Contact page displays 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 30: Upsampler Settings Menu

    Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 UPSAMPLER SETTINGS Menu Sync Mode – this page sets the clocking for the digital input that is currently selected. The options are: Audio – The Upsampler extracts the clock from the data stream connected to the selected digital input and locks to it.
  • Page 31 If the input and output sample rates change so that they no longer match, the unit will stop cloning. This mode is useful when passing HDCD data through unchanged to a (non- dCS) HDCD converter, or for Updating a dCS DAC via the Upsampler.

  • Page 32: Display Settings Menu

    Please ensure that the volume level is reasonable, as careless use of the Burn In feature can damage your amplifiers and loudspeakers. dCS will not be liable for such damage. Page 32 Filename: Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x.docx English version...

  • Page 33: Specification

    • 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kS/s when set to Class 1 (no driver required). • 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kS/s when set to Class 2 (no special driver is required for OSX 10.6.3 onwards, load the dCS USB Class 2 driver for Windows).
  • Page 34 Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 Clocking 2x Word Clock Inputs on 2x BNC connector, accepts standard word clock at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kHz. The data rate can be the same as the clock rate or an exact multiple (such as 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x,...

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38 Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 Notes Page 38 Filename: Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x.docx English version...

  • Page 39: Network Information Sheet

    Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1.0x November 2013 Network Information Sheet Name: Date: PLEASE TREAT THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE AS CONFIDENTIAL! KEEP IT SAFE, AS YOU MAY NEED TO REFER TO IT IN THE FUTURE. ISP Information Current ISP Account No.

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