User manual

dCS 950 / 952 User Manual Manual for Software Version 6.2x
dCS Ltd 22
nd
May 2000
Manual part no: DOC0029526B1 Page 49 Document No: OS-MA-D0002-952.6B1
Contact dCS on + 44 1799 531 999 email to: [e-mail]
(inside the UK replace + 44 with 0) web site: www.dcsltd.co.uk
System Messages and Error Codes
Some other messages may be displayed that give indications of errors from
other sources (outside the unit):
Display Description
n.Aud The data has been flagged by an AES3 message as Non
Audio (perhaps a CD ROM). This message may also be
displayed briefly when the sample rate is changed.
Hot The unit is overheating, and performance may suffer.
Ouch The unit is seriously overheating, and may be damaged
shortly. Switch off!
Bad Fs The sample rate coming in is not one the unit can lock to,
or there is an input signal quality problem.
Table 12 - System Error Codes
Trouble Shooting Your System
If you experience difficulties when using your dCS 950 / 952, the following
suggestions may help to resolve the problem.
The unit fails to power up -
• Ensure there is power available on the mains cable and the unit’s mains
switch is On.
• Check the rated supply voltage shown on the rear of the unit matches the
local supply voltage.
• Check that the fuse has not blown - if so, correct any obvious cause then
replace the fuse as described in the section “User Changeable Parts”,
page 46.
• Check that the mains cable is pushed fully home into the mains inlet in the
rear of the unit.
The unit fails to lock to a source -
• Ensure the correct input is selected.
• Check that the digital audio cable is of the correct type, correctly connected
and not damaged. Damaged cables are a VERY common cause of
malfunctions!
• Check that the source is switched on.
• Some CD players or other sources do not generate a digital output unless
the disc is playing - set the player in “play” mode and check that the unit
locks.
• If you are using SDIF-2, set the BNC menu item to Input.