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dCS Verdi Encore

Upsampling CD/SACD Transport

User Manual

Software Release 1.0x

August 2005

Summary of content (62 pages)

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dCS Verdi Encore Upsampling CD/SACD Transport User Manual Software Release 1.0x August 2005 © dCS Ltd. 2001 - 2005 Price UK £17.50 / Euro 25.00 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of dCS1.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual filename: Verdi Encore Manual v1.0x.doc English version Manual for Software Issue 2.1x August 2005 Page 2 email: support@dcsltd.co.uk web-site: www.dcsltd.co.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The dCS Verdi Encore Upsampling SACD Transport is a further development of the critically acclaimed dCS Verdi and Verdi La Scala. Verdi Encore plays SACD or Hybrid discs and outputs the DSD data onto an IEEE 1394 bus, ready for conversion to wide-band, high quality audio by a dCS Elgar Plus or a 1394-equipped dCS Delius2.
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GIUSEPPE VERDI (1813 –1901) th The dCS Verdi family is named after Giuseppe Verdi, the 19 century Italian composer. He was born in the village of Roncole in the province of Parma on th October 10 , 1813. From an early age he showed a strong interest in music and commenced his formal musical studies at the age of 7, tutored by the organist in his village church. When he was 10, Verdi moved to the nearby town of Busseto, where he attended the music school run by Ferdinando Provesi.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 He continued to compose, albeit at a slower pace. In 1873 he wrote his Requiem Mass, which was dedicated to the memory of the poet Alessandro Manzoni, though its origins go back to a work he first composed as a homage to Rossini. The most notable operas of his latter years are: Aida – written in 1871, Otello - written in 1887 and Falstaff - written in 1893.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 CONTENTS Product Overview ..............................................................................................3 Laser Radiation Hazard 3 Giuseppe Verdi (1813 –1901)............................................................................4 Recommended recordings x 5 Contents .............................................................................................................
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 1394 Interface Power Link SUC Power switch IEC Power Inlet Mains Fuse Additional Information Remote Control Standby button SACD / CD button Transport Controls Display Button Vol/Bal Button 0 – 9 Buttons Menu Button Up and Down Buttons Mute Button 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 Verdi Encore Technical Information ................................................................
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 About this Manual If you have not used a Verdi Encore before, please read the section “Using your dCS Verdi Encore for the first time” on page 38.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation. You may find this useful if you have not used the Verdi Encore for a while. Preliminaries The Control Summary sheet details the menu structure and outlines the use of the front panel controls. For more information, see the Menu section on page 16.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Step 1 – Connecting the System There are only two connections needed between the Verdi Encore and the DAC. The Verdi Encore is compatible with the dCS Elgar Plus DAC or the dCS Delius DAC equipped with the 1394 option. dCS Verdi Encore SACD Transport CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. WHEN OPEN, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Connecting a PCM Output Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 x For the best sound quality, use the 1394 interface. Standard CD data is available from all of the PCM outputs, if you want to use them. do this: Connect any of the AES, RCA, BNC or Toslink outputs on the Verdi Encore rear panel to the matching inputs on the DAC using suitable cables.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Step 3 – Track Selection To change to a particular track: do this: do this: Press the track number on the 0–9 buttons. For example, for track number 15, press 1, then press 5 within the next three seconds. Programming a Track Sequence This feature is not active in this release. It will be activated in a future software release. x Playing all Tracks in a Random Order This feature is not active in this release.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Using a DAC in Master Mode You can reduce the jitter in your system by using a dCS DAC in Master mode to clock the Transport. dCS Verdi Encore SACD Transport CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. WHEN OPEN, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. DIGITAL INPUTS PUSH CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DIGITAL OUTPUTS CH1 SDIF CH2 1394 SUC TOSLINK 1 IN - WORDCLOCK - OUT POWER LINK RCA AES RCA AES BNC 44.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 THE SOFTWARE – THE MENU Menu / Select Press to open the Menu and Select or change options. Brightness Layer Issue 1394 Issue Serial Number Sets the display brightness Selects format for playing hybrid discs Displays the software version number Displays the 1394 code version number Displays the unit full serial number 1.00 2.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Menu Sequence Use the flow chart (Figure 3) or the Control Summary sheet to guide you through the Menu more quickly. The following explanation deals with the Menu pages in the sequence they 3 occur in the Menu . The use of each page is shown on an individual basis, with the last operation being closing the Menu.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Serial – Unit Serial Number This displays the full serial number, including the hardware configuration code. We will need this information to assemble upgraded software to suit your unit. do this: do this: Have a pen and paper ready to note down the number. Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Serial Number. Press the Select button once and the serial number will scroll across the display.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Play / Pause Button x do this: With a disc loaded, press this button to start it playing. Press it to pause and press again to resume playing. Stop / Eject Button x do this: With a disc playing, press this button to stop playing. Press again to open or close the CD tray and change the disc.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 When playing an SACD, the IEEE 1394 interface is active and the 1394 indicator lights up. Menu Button (Select) Press the Menu button to open the Menu (see page 16) and change or Select settings in the menu. Previous Track Button (Step Back) Next Track Button (Step) Press the Previous Track button briefly to skip to the previous track. Press the Next Track button briefly to skip to the next track.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Rear Panel CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. WHEN OPEN, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT G PUSH DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL OUTPUTS O SDIF CH1 CH2 1394 SUC TOSLINK POWER LINK 1 IN - WORDCLOCK - OUT AES RCA RCA AES BNC Designed and Manufactured in England by dCS Ltd (UK company 2072115), Mull House, Gt. Chesterford Ct., Gt. Chesterford, Saffron Walden CB10 1PF UK.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 SPDIF Digital Outputs The SPDIF outputs (RCA or BNC) carry identical digital signals, sampled at 44.1kS/s. The data format is IEC60958, otherwise known as SPDIF. Data from SACDs is also available, down-sampled to 16 bit / 44.1kS/s. RCA connectors are the type commonly found on consumer equipment. Use with 75 ohm co-axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 In this release, the unit generates DSD data at 2.822MS/s from either 1394 connector. For correct operation, the DAC must be locked to the 44.1kHz signal on Verdi Encore‘s Word Clock Out connector (or the system must be locked to a master clock running at 44.1kHz). We recommend using the 1.8 metre long, 6-way IEEE 1394 cable assembly and the BNC cable assembly provided. The 1394 indicator lights when the interface is active.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Remote Control Standby Menu G A SACD/CD B / / Display Vol/Bal C H D E F I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 dCS Standby button Pressing the Standby button normally sets the Verdi Encore to standby mode. Press again to restore normal operation. SACD / CD button When playing a hybrid disc, this button selects either the SACD or CD layer. IMPORTANT! The SACD/CD feature will be activated in a later software release.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Transport Controls The Play / Pause, Stop / Eject, Previous Track and Next Track buttons control the transport in the same way as the buttons on the front panel. The Previous Track and Next Track buttons also double as Fast Forward and Fast Reverse buttons on the remote control. When the Menu is open the Previous Track and Next Track buttons are used to scroll up and down the menu.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 SDIF-2 / Word Clock Type WClk Input Outputs Single ended, ground referred 100 25 TTL TTL BNC BNC x 3 Impedance Level (unloaded) Connector Ω Table 5 – SDIF / Word Clock Interface Electrical Characteristics Sample Rates 2.822MS/s DSD on the IEEE 1394 interface when playing an SACD. If the upsampling feature is enabled, CD data is upsampled to DSD. Use with a 44.1kHz Word Clock. 16 bit / 44.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Size and Weight Length Depth Height Weight Purcell & Verona 461mm (18.15”) 413mm (16.18”) 69mm (2.70”) 8.5kg (18.7lbs) Delius 461mm (18.15”) 413mm (16.18”)* 69mm (2.70”) 8.8kg (19.4lbs) Elgar Plus 461mm (18.15”) 406mm (16.0”) 75mm (2.94”) 12.0kg (26.4lbs) Verdi Encore 461mm (18.15”) 415mm (16.34”)** 137mm (5.39”) 17kg (37.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION IEEE 1394 Overview The IEEE 1394 interface is a high speed multi-channel system. It has the capacity to carry over 50 channels of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) or over 30 channels of 24 bit / 192kS/s audio data through a single cable.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 If the Verdi starts playing an SACD, the DAC selects that 1394 channel. If the Verdi starts playing a CD and: • • • there is a second source on the 1394 bus (such as a Purcell), the DAC will select the other source. there are more than two other sources on the 1394 bus (such as a Purcell or another Verdi), the DAC will select one of the other sources. You may have to manually select the source you want.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 dCS IR Remote Control Codes This section gives details of the Remote Control codes generated by dCS IR Remote Control units, for use with programmable remote controls. All dCS Remote Control units use the RC5 system and a carrier frequency of 37.9kHz. For more information on the use of dCS Remote Control units, please refer to the manual for that unit.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 DACs For all DACs, the category code is 13 (decimal). These DAC codes up to decimal 27 are in use on the Elgar Plus / Delius Remote v2.0, Transport Remote v2.0 and Elgar Remote v1.0. Elgar Plus v4.20 or later and Delius v2.20 or later will respond to codes over decimal 27.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Transports For Verdi, La Scala & Encore, the category code is 20 (decimal). These Transport codes are in use on the Transport Remote v2.0.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 USING YOUR dCS VERDI ENCORE FOR THE FIRST TIME Thank you for purchasing this dCS Verdi Encore. Before attempting to use your Verdi Encore, please read at least the rest of this section and the “Step-by-Step Guide” on page 10. This will enable you to set the unit up quickly with your hi-fi system.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Mains Voltage Setting Before connecting the power cable to your Verdi Encore for the first time, please check that it has been set to the correct operating voltage for your local mains supply. 50Hz or 60Hz operation is not important – the unit can use either. The unit's present voltage setting is shown on the label beneath the mains inlet on the rear panel.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 OPTIONS The following options may be fitted to new units or retrofitted at a later date. Option code Option V5 Mains voltage set to 230/240V V4 Mains voltage set to 215/220V V3 Mains voltage set to 200V V2 Mains voltage set to 115/120V V1 Mains voltage set to 100V Table 8 – Options available Mains Supply Voltage Any unit may be set for operation from 230/240V, 215/220V, 200V, 115/120V or 100V A.C.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Service & Maintenance dCS audio products are designed not to need regular maintenance, and contain no user serviceable parts apart from the mains fuse. Obtaining Service If you experience problems with your Verdi Encore, you should check the “Troubleshooting” section on page 50. You may be able to resolve the situation yourself (for example, by changing a menu setting).
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Removing the Transit Screws The transit screws clamp the mechanism to reduce the risk of shipping damage. They must be removed before the unit is used. do this: Lift the unit out of the packaging and place it on a table top. Remove the rubber mat from the top of the unit. Identify the four transit screws from the drawing below.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 dCS logo 2 1 Power PWR TEXT CONT RPT HYBD DISC PROG RPT1 SACD ART RAND A-B CD TRK WCLK 1394 dCS Verdi Super Audio CD Transport Menu Select Step Figure 8 – Locating the Top Glass Plate do this: Fit a black top-hat washer onto each screw, fit the 4 screws through the holes in the glass (step 3 in Figure 9).
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Fitting or Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control For safety reasons, the Remote Control is supplied with the 3 batteries packed separately. Any replacement batteries must be type AAA, MN2400 or equivalent alkaline leak-proof batteries.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 dCS Limited Warranty What This Warranty Covers Provided the sale of this dCS product is registered with dCS within 30 days of the original purchase, this warranty covers parts and labour to correct any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. A copy of the original bill of sale may be required to verify the date of purchase.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Updating your Verdi Encore dCS products make extensive use of software configurable chips – FPGAs and DSPs. This gives us the ability to update our products to add extra features, update digital interface standards or make performance improvements by loading new software. Occasionally, a hardware update may be necessary also to increase the “capacity” of the electronics, add extra connectors or extra front panel controls.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Safety and Electrical Safety There are no user serviceable parts inside Verdi Encore and so there is no need to remove the covers. If for some reason you do: IMPORTANT! Disconnect the power cable before removing any covers or changing the fuse. There are no substances hazardous to health inside Verdi Encore.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Guide If you experience difficulties when using your Verdi Encore, the following suggestions may help resolve the problem. The unit fails to power up • Ensure there is power available on the mains cable. Connect the power cable, ensure it is pushed all the way in and press the Power button. If there is a Power switch on the back panel, ensure this is set to the On (I) position.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 The Remote Control fails to control the unit • The Remote Control is normally shipped with the batteries packed separately for safety reasons. If you are using the Remote Control for the first time, you must fit the batteries first - see page 45. • If the Remote Control has not been used for a long time or has gradually lost range, the batteries should be replaced - see page 45.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 Troubleshooting the IEEE 1394 Interface This section covers difficulties that may be encountered using a dCS Verdi SACD Transport (v1.20 or later), a dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD Transport or a dCS Purcell Upsampler to drive a dCS Elgar Plus DAC (v4.20 or later) or Delius DAC (v2.20 or later) with DSD data over an IEEE 1394 interface.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1.0x August 2005 The DAC displays “Wrong Word Clock @ Verdi Clk In” • Verdi has detected a clock frequency other than 44.1kHz on it’s WClk In connector. Ensure the clock source is set to 44.1kHz. • With the DAC in master mode, check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting Verdi’s WClk Out to the DAC’s WClk In. • Ensure the cable is D.C. coupled. A.C. coupled cables are not suitable for use with Word Clock or SDIF.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 4.0x August 2005 IF YOU NEED MORE HELP In the first instance, you should contact your dealer. If they cannot resolve the issue, contact dCS. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, UK time (GMT in Winter or GMT + 1hr in Summer).
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 4.0x August 2005 INDEXES AND SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS Software History This manual is for Verdi Encore software version 1.0x. Definitions and Abbreviations ADC AES3 DAC dB dB0 dBu DDC DSD kS/s SDIF-2 SPDIF Word Clock Manual filename: Verdi Encore Manual v1.0x.doc English version Analogue to Digital Converter, sometimes referred to as an A/D Converter.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 4.0x August 2005 Key to Cable Identification If you are reading a colour print or a soft copy of this manual, cable types shown in figures can be identified from Table 10.
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 4.0x August 2005 Keywords and Phrases buttons, Up/Down, remote ............................ 27 0 C 0-9 buttons, remote .......................................27 1 1394 indicator ..........................................22, 25 1394 interface..........................................24, 32 1394 interface, synchronising........................32 1394 interface, troubleshooting .....................52 1394 Issue menu ..........................
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 4.0x August 2005 Fast Forward button ......................................22 fast reverse ....................................................27 Fast Reverse button ......................................22 first-time use ..................................................38 fitting the glass plate......................................43 front panel......................................................20 full scale..............................
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 4.0x August 2005 positioning the unit.........................................39 Power button..................................................20 power inlet .....................................................25 Power Link connector ....................................25 power off ........................................................20 power on ........................................................20 power requirements..................
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dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCS Ltd Manual for Software Issue 4.0x August 2005 W warranty .........................................................46 warranty, exclusions ......................................46 WCLK indicator........................................21, 24 weight ............................................................30 Manual filename: Verdi Encore Manual v1.0x.doc English version Word Clock ................................................... 55 Wordclock input ...................
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dCS Verdi Encore Release Notes for v1.10 The software in your Verdi Encore has been updated from v1.05 to v1.10, which adds 2 new features. 1. Easy Play Easy Play is a signalling system that allows the Verdi Encore to work out how the dCS units in the system are connected. When you load a disc, the Encore sets your DAC to the correct input , ready to play. Previous versions of Encore had this feature also, but we have added a menu page to control it.
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