CDSD DISC TRANSPORT USER MANUAL Version 2.
CDSD User Manual CAUTION This product is a Class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personel. The following caution label appears on your unit on the rear panel: CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CDSD User Manual CDSD Disc Transport The CDSD is a disc player for CD and stereo / multichannel SA-CD. It is the companion product for EMM Labs high quality digital-to-analog converters, either in stereo or 6channel configurations, and provides a proprietary digital audio link via fiber optical cable (EMM OptiLink). As a unique feature, the CDSD up-samples any PCM signal to twice the sample rate as it is used on SA-CD’s before sending it to its EMM OptiLink output. There is no internal D/A conversion.
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CDSD User Manual Function Switches and Indicators Power The main power switch is on the back of the unit. The chrome power button on the front is a momentary switch that toggles the operation between power on and power save mode every time the user pushes it. During the power save mode the remote control and all front panel functions become inactive.
CDSD User Manual ALT: This key is used to change default settings of the CDSD. The basic operation for this is to press and hold the ALT, and then to press a second key for the appropriate function. Then both keys should be released at the same time. This process takes about 15 seconds. During that time the CDSD should be in STOP and not turned off as the setting is written into internal memory.
CDSD User Manual EMM OptiLink Connection As explained above this mode should be used for best performance. Please use the ST glass optical cables provided with the CDSD. Cable connections for CDSD clock slave operation: Note: Please note the toggle switch position on rear of CDSD. Refer to manual of DAC for correct configuration. Use this mode and setup with EMM Labs converters.
CDSD User Manual Channel assignment when using EMM OptiLink The CDSD can play back up to 6 channels from SA-CD when combined with the EMM Labs DAC6 series converter.
CDSD User Manual AES/EBU Connection Cable connections for CDSD clock slave operation: Note: Please note the toggle switch position on rear of CDSD. Refer to manual of DAC for correct configuration.
CDSD User Manual Infrared Remote Control The optional remote control provides combined functions for the EMM Labs CDSD and DCC2 products. The functions that are relevant to the CDSD specifically are highlighted in blue rectangles in the drawing on the right. DISPLAY – CDSD: This function toggles the front panel display on the CDSD on and off while the players continues to operate normally otherwise. Numeric Buttons: These buttons can be used to directly access any track on the disc.
CDSD User Manual Appendix The following technical notes are provided for informational purposes, and are for use by authorized personnel only. A: Serial Remote Control (RS-232) The CDSD is equipped with a 9-pin RS232 connector for system remote control via a serial cable (not provided by EMM Labs). The cable should be non-crossed for connections between a PC and the CDSD.
CDSD User Manual Status info from CDSD The CDSD sends back 10 Bytes terminated with a whenever any status changes.
CDSD User Manual B: Upgrading the Software of your CDSD Your CDSD is controlled by an internal processor that can be programmed with software to enhance or add new features. EMM Labs is constantly working to refine this software so your CDSD always offers the state-of-the-art sonic performance. If a new update becomes available EMM Labs will distribute it along with a software application that will connect your CDSD via its USB connector to a PC. First Time Installation and Upgrade Procedure: 1.
CDSD User Manual Subsequent Upgrade Procedure: After you have used the EMMSETUP utility for the first time a shortcut “EMM Labs Update Utility” is installed on the desktop of your PC as well as in the START>PROGRAMS>EMM Labs folder. There is no need to launch the “emmsetup.exe” application anymore. 1. Connect your CDSD to the PC via a USB cable 2. Launch “EMM Labs Update Utility” from the desktop of your PC and you should see the above screen directly. 3. Proceed from here as for first time installation.
