User manual

dCS 950 / 952 User Manual Manual for Software Version 6.2x
dCS Ltd 22
nd
May 2000
Manual part no: DOC0029526B1 Page 55 Document No: OS-MA-D0002-952.6B1
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Loc - 23
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Typical Applications ........................................................................................ 24
Using a Master Clock to Sync a dCS 950 or 952 24
Upsampling a CD player 25
Replaying 24/96 from a Nagra-D recorder 26
Six Channel Set Up 27
A / B Comparisons 28
dCS 950 / 952 Technical Information................................................................30
Anti Image Filtering 30
Clocking 31
Synchronising to source - 31
Sample Alignment 32
Digital Interface Specifications 33
Analogue Interface Specifications 34
Frequency Response 35
AES3 (AES/EBU) Format 36
Message Handling - 36
How Far will AES3 Go? - 36
SDIF-2 39
SDIF-2 Messaging - 40
Power Consumption 41
Size, Weight and Operating Conditions 42
Size and Weight - 42
Operating Conditions - 42
Options..............................................................................................................44
Mains Voltage 44
Video Frequency VCXOs 44
P3D, DSD Pro and Other Formats 44
Ordering Options For A New Unit 44
Having Your Options Changed 44
Maintenance and Support ............................................................................... 46
Hardware 46
Service & Maintenance - 46
User Changeable Parts 46
Software 47
Installing New Software 47
Hardware Update 47
Safety and Electrical Safety 47
TroubleShooting .............................................................................................. 48
Error Codes and Messages 48
Internal Device Error Codes 48
System Messages and Error Codes 49
Trouble Shooting Your System 49
The unit fails to power up - 49
The unit fails to lock to a source - 49
The unit fails to respond to the controls - 50
The audio output is low or absent - 50
The level trimmers on the rear panel do not change the output level 50
The Left and Right channels are swapped 50
One output channel is low or absent - 50
The output is monophonic - 50
Clicks or crackles occur on the outputs - 51
The Display turns on briefly when a button is pressed, then turns off 51
The unit fails to slave to a Master Clock - 51
The sound has a peculiar tonal balance - 51
dCS Support ......................................................................................................52
I wish .... 52
If You Need More Help 52
Other Information 52