Puccini Player User Manual v1.0x
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1. Press the gt II button repeatedly to highlight the Analogue Out menu page Press the Menu button to change the setting and wait for the menu to close If the menu closes before you have finished repeat the whole sequence If the setting is 2V and the Volume is still set well below 20 0 use of passive attenuators is recommended The output level relays can flip over in transit resulting in one or both channels having a lower or higher level than expected This can be corrected by changing the Analogue Out setting from 2V to 6V or vice versa then changing back to the original setting Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP 4 Disc Playing Options The Remote Control gives access to other features such as track number selection repeat track or disc and programming a track sequence To select track 5 as an example either press button 5 and wait a few seconds or press 0 then 5 within the next few seconds this is quicker To select track 12 press 1 then 2 Press the Repeat button repeatedly to cycle through the options O e Repeat Track repeat the track that is currently playing 1 lt e Repeat Disc repeat the whole disc e Repeat Off normal operation With the disc stopped press the Program button to program a track sequence next select the track numbers you want to play in any order We suggest entering 2 digits for each track n2. The case should only be opened by authorised service personnel The case protects the user from indirect exposure to visible and invisible laser radiation as well as risk of electric shock Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP BY STEP GUIDE This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation Preliminaries The Menu Setup Guide sheet details the menu structure and details the two most common set ups For digital interfaces use with cables designed for digital audio e for Word Clock interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with BNC plugs e for SPDIF RCA interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs For analogue outputs use with screened cables of the correct type e for balanced outputs use screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector e for unbalanced outputs use coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs Connect the power cable supplied to the power inlet on the Player rear panel plug the other end into a convenient power outlet Please do not use an excessively heavy or inflexible power cable as this may damage the power inlet connector Set the rear panel power switch to the I position Briefly press the Power button and wait about 30 seconds while the Transport configures itself The display will show in sequence Puccini Welcome Loading and No Disc I
3. 6 areas When stopped the number of tracks on the disc is shown When playing or paused the current track number is shown Track elapsed time or Track remaining time or Track or disc time Total elapsed time or hours minutes seconds Total remaining time icon 20 01 19 21 2 gt ell CD Dice toe or hub dies aver The Sync symbol appears when The staircase icon YP y y the player is locked to a clock and the level in dB or input SACD CD 1 or 2 ov e Voe PGM appears if a track sequence or Balance setting The symbol indicates the mechanism status Stop Play Pause Fast Reverse Fast Forward Open or Close has been set up 1 appears when the Phase menu page is set to inverted Details of the menu displays are shown in the Menu section on page 17 If the display is turned off in the Display Settings Display Off menu page the LED L above the display illuminates CD Tray When loading a CD or SACD into the CD tray N ensure the disc is central with the label upwards and is seated correctly Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 REAR PANEL dCS Model Puccini Player DIGITAI ANALOGUE OUTPUTS ECan INPUTS 50 60 Hz 40W LEFT DIGITAL n o O ao O UNBALANCED LEFT nen 0 W RIGHT Fuse T 500mA L Me C gt lt O O gt Figure 4 Rear Panel Mains inlet Power is connected
4. Internally set to 100 115 120 220 or 230 240V AC 49 62Hz Power consumption 30W typical 40W maximum These specifications are subject to change without notice Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Service and Maintenance dCS audio products are designed not to need regular maintenance and contain no user serviceable parts apart from the mains fuse If your unit is damaged in any way please contact your dealer Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse There is a mains fuse below the power inlet accessible from the outside of the unit If the fuse blows it may be changed by the user The current consumption of the unit is very low so it only blows if power surges occur or there is a fault in the unit Usually power surges cause no other damage but if the fuse blows repeatedly on replacement some other damage will have been done and the unit will need to be repaired Fuse type 20mm x 5mm 10 5 amp L fuse If the fuse should fail it is essential that it is replaced with one of the same type and rating Failure to do so could result in damage to the unit risk of fire or electric shock and will invalidate the warranty Referring to the diagram below remove the power cable use a small flat bladed screwdriver to pry up the tab on the fuse carrier A and pull it out Push the blown fuse out of the clip in the carrier B and
5. STOP EJECT Button E A Press the STOP EJECT button E to stop playing a disc Press again to open the CD tray Press again to close the CD tray When the menu is open the STOP EJECT button changes to the lt button used to page backwards through the menu When the RCA1 or RCA2 inputs are selected as the source this button acts as the MUTE button The LED to the left illuminates when the player is muted or is not locked to an external source Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 PLAY PAUSE Button gt After a disc has been read press the PLAY PAUSE button F to start playing Press again to pause and again to resume playing When the menu is open the PLAY PAUSE button changes to the button used to page forwards through the menu PREVIOUS TRACK NEXT TRACK Buttons Press this button G to skip to the previous track or to the start of the current track if the disc is playing This feature is easier to use when the disc is stopped or paused gt Press this button H to skip to the next track Skipping past the last track returns to track 1 VOLUME 1 Buttons Press the Volume 7 button I to increase the volume or the Volume button J to reduce the volume Remote Control Receiver Aim the remote control handset towards the receiver K for best sensitivity Display In normal use the display M is split into
6. behalf an Owner Registration form at the time of sale and returned it to dCS On receipt of the Owner Registration form dCS will add your contact details to our customer database dCS will use this information for warranty purposes only we will not contact you directly for reasons relating to sales and marketing This warranty applies to the original owner Warranty Exclusions The Warranty does not cover wear and tear The Warranty on this product will be void if the product is misused in any way any unauthorised modifications or repairs are carried out the product is not used in accordance with the Operating Conditions stated in this manual the product is serviced or repaired other than by dCS or our authorised service agents the product is operated without a mains earth or ground connection the unit is returned inadequately packed dCS reserve the right to apply a service charge if a product returned for warranty repair is found to be operating correctly or if a product is returned without a returns number being issued This warranty covers parts and labour only it does not cover shipping charges or tax duty Our dealers or distributors are NOT authorised to extend the terms of this warranty dCS cannot accept responsibility for any attempt to do so Products re sold by dCS on a used basis may be subject to reduced warranty terms Obtaining Service Should you encounter a problem contact your authorised dCS dea
7. dispose of it Fit a new fuse in the clip C and push the carrier back into the unit so that it clicks home Spare fuses are provided with the unit C pie Cleaning the case The front panel of your dCS equipment is 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 To remove loose dust or finger marks from the case we recommend that you use a clean dry lint free cloth To restore the finish on the front panel we recommend applying small quantities of a lanolin based cleaner using a clean dry lint free cloth and then wiping off Do not allow lanolin to collect around the buttons Small amounts of glass cleaner containing ammonia may be used to clean other surfaces but avoid spraying onto the connector contacts Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Limited Warranty General dCS warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date the unit was originally shipped from dCS During the warranty period dCS will repair or at our absolute discretion replace a faulty product Warranty repairs must only be carried out by dCS or our authorised service agents Please contact your dealer if your unit requires service Your dealer should have completed on your
8. CD or when using the Digital Inputs SUC Connector The SUC connector Y is an RS232 interface primarily used to remotely control the unit during automated testing Please contact dCS for advice on using this interface with a household automation system Note that we recommend using infra red remote control instead Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual REMOTE CONTROL Filter Q Dither Q gJ Q D 3 O lt Sx O O T D C Display D O D Q O D D O OYO O D Q Q CD o Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Hold down the Sleep button for 2 seconds to set the Puccini to sleep mode Press the Sleep button again to return to normal operation or press the OFF button to turn the unit off The Dither button is for use with a dCS Master Clock The Filter and Filter buttons change the DSD filter setting when playing a disc The Balance button toggles between Volume and Balance adjustment modes The Input and Input buttons cycle through Disc mode and the two Digital Inputs The AES and 1394 buttons are for use with a dCS DAC The and buttons adjust the Volume Balance the Mute button mutes and un mutes the Analogue Outputs The Program and Clear buttons are used with the 0 9 buttons to set or change a track sequence for the loaded disc The 0 49 buttons are used to skip directly to another track
9. P 2 Playing a Disc STEP 3 Setting the Output Level STEP 4 Disc Playing Options STEP 5 Using an External Source STEP 6 Using a Master Clock STEP 7 Using the Digital Outputs STEP 7 Using the Digital Outputs Front Panel iii POWER Button MENU Button JOG BACK FORWARD Buttons STOP EJECT Button PLAY PAUSE Button PREVIOUS TRACK NEXT TRACK Buttons VOLUME TY Buttons Remote Control Receiver Display CD Tray Rear Panel c ccccccecsccncsccncscscencsncccsnenesesnenesees Mains inlet Analogue Outputs Word Clock Input Output Digital Inputs Digital Outputs SUC Connector Remote Control c cccceccscescecescscnscscesesenseeensees The Men gii Using the Menu INFORMATION Menu SETTINGS Menu SET UP Menu DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu SIGNAL GENERATOR Menu Specification 1r iii Maintenance and Suppotrt Service and Maintenance Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse Cleaning the case Limited Warranty Software History Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 USING THE dCS Puccini Player FOR THE FIRST TIME Congratulations on purchasing your dCS Puccini Player 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
10. Pressing 5 or 05 will select track 5 while pressing 12 will select track 12 The Stop Eject Play Pause Previous Track Next Track Jog Back and Jog Forward buttons operate in the same way as those on the Player front panel The Repeat button cycles through Repeat Track Repeat Disc and Repeat Off The Display button changes the time displayed cycling through the following 4 options and changing the icons on the display Track Elapsed Track Remaining CD Total Elapsed Total Remaining CD When the Player is completely off not just in sleep mode press the front panel Power button to turn it on You cannot use the Remote Control for this The OFF button will only operate if the system is in sleep mode Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual THE MENU Press gt to move along the menu press lt to move back Press MENU to set a menu option or change options Displays the software issues Displays dCS and serial contact details status number Select the SACD or CD layer of a hybrid disc Changes the Selects a filter output phase for when in DSD both channels mode Upsampling Analogue Out Upsample CDs to DSD or upsampling off PCM Sets the Adjust the analogue output channel levels balance Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 information Starts software update from a dCS CD Selects disc mode ora digital input Factory Re
11. The unit s voltage setting is shown on the label beneath the mains inlet on the rear panel If this does not match your local supply voltage DO NOT attempt to use the unit Contact your dealer to have the unit reset Using the unit with the wrong mains setting for your local supply may result in serious damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty Do not attempt to reset the voltage yourself Condensation If the Player is cold and is moved into a warm room condensation will form inside the unit This interferes with normal operation Remove the Player from its packaging and let it stand for 1 2 hours to allow it to reach room temperature and the condensation to evaporate Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Power Cables If you wish to use a power cable other than the one supplied please ensure that it is a good fit to the mains inlet and is not so heavy and inflexible as to place strain on the mains inlet Mains Regenerators We do not recommend the use of mains regenerators However if you do wish to use a mains regenerator with variable voltage and frequency we recommend that you set the voltage to match your local voltage and the frequency to either 50Hz or 60Hz ONLY Damage caused to your Puccini Player by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a malfunctioning mains regenerator is not covered by the warranty Positioning the unit P
12. active when playing discs only it is disabled when using the Digital Inputs Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP 7 Using the Digital Outputs Most owners will make use of the Puccini Player s internal Ring DAC to drive the power amplifier directly If so you can miss out this step When playing CDs 16bit 44 1kS s digital data will appear on the RCA1 and RCA2 Digital Output connectors which can be used to drive an external DAC e Connect one of the RCA digital outputs on the Puccini Player rear panel to the matching input of the DAC using suitable screened digital cables e Connect the analogue outputs of your DAC to the matching inputs on your preamplifier power amplifier e Connect the power amplifier to your loudspeakers Puccini is a Player NOT a Transport it does NOT down sample SACD data to PCM The Digital Outputs do not operate when playing an SACD or using the Digital Inputs Set up complete The next step is crucial sit back and enjoy the music When you have finished listening you can either keep the player warm by setting it to Sleep mode press the Power button briefly or switch off hold down the Power button until Power Down is displayed then release Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 FRONT PANEL Figure 3 Fro
13. along with the number of tracks and the total playing time The Transport will play the SACD layer of a hybrid disc by default but you can select the CD layer instead using the CD SACD menu page see the Menu section on page 17 for details e Press the PII button to start the disc playing Turn up the Volume to a comfortable level Enjoy the music For all discs the disc type and elapsed time will be displayed e Press the PII button to pause playing press again to resume playing e Press the or button to skip to the next track or the previous track e Press the PP or lt lt button to jog through the track To go faster press the button again speed 2 and again speed 3 Press the gt Il button to return to play mode e Press the HA button to stop the disc Press it again to open the tray STEP 3 Setting the Output Level If the preamplifier volume setting for a comfortable listening level is too high or too low you may need to change the Output Level setting Setting the Output Level to 6V can cause some preamplifiers to overload and distort For this reason we recommend the 2 setting if a preamplifier is used Similarly if you are driving a power amplifier directly and the Player Volume setting for a comfortable listening level is higher than 10 0 or lower than 20 0 try changing the Output Level setting e Press the Menu button press the gt II button twice then press the Menu button again to display the Set up menu
14. 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 upgrade may be necessary also to increase the capacity of the electronics add extra connectors or extra front panel controls Please note that not all software updates make an earth shattering change You should have a clear idea of what you expect to gain before updating to the latest issue We recommend that you keep your software up to date Check the dCS web site for the latest software updates This manual is for Puccini Player software version 1 0x Issue 1 00 The first issue Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version
15. dCS Puccini Player Upsampling CD SACD Player User Manual Software Release 1 0x June 2008 Data Conversion Systems Ltd 2007 8 Price UK 8 00 Euro 12 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 dCS Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages 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 dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc Page 2 English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual CONTENTS Contents nre rrreeena nei nine iii iii Using the dCS Puccini Player for the first time What s in the box Safety Notice Mains Voltage Setting Condensation Power Cables Mains Regenerators Positioning the unit Disposal at end of life Which types of disc can be played Which types of disc can NOT be played Laser Radiation Step by Step Guide Preliminaries STEP 1 Connecting the Analogue Outputs STE
16. e While playing an SACD or using the Digital Inputs CD Updating is not possible and the icon will be greyed out Use the front panel controls during an update as the remote control may not operate Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 SETTINGS Menu Geld SACD Jd e m A Aw nN gt oF ue fra Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc The Layer page allows you to select either the CD or SACD layer when playing a hybrid disc The active layer will be shown as dark the other layer will be greyed out While changing layers and re reading the disc Loading is displayed Phase is usually set to Normal When Phase is set to Inverted the U symbol appears on the display and the signals on all of the Analogue Outputs are phase inverted We have found that tracks are occasionally recorded with absolute phase inverted this feature corrects the error DSD mode has 4 Filters these progressively reduce the out of band noise level which is inherent in the 1 bit nature of DSD Filter 1 is the usual setting it gives the widest bandwidth about 70kHz and the highest level of out of band noise If your system sounds harsh try Filter 2 or Filter 3 These progressively reduce the out of band noise level at the cost of some bandwidth Filter 4 is primarily intended for troubleshooting not listening as it has an early cut off designed to min
17. f the unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state you can reset it as follows Press the Menu button press the gt Il button once then the Menu button again to display the Player Settings menu Press the 4 button repeatedly to highlight the Factory Reset menu page Press the Menu button and wait a few seconds while the settings are reset The menu closes 5 seconds after the last button press so you need to be fairly quick Fitting the Remote Control handset batteries j Open the battery compartment in the back of OPEN the Remote Control by pushing the tab back with a fingernail Insert the two AAA batteries end first taking great care that the battery polarity matches the drawing below then replace the cover We recommend Duracell batteries but any leak proof alkaline AAA size batteries may be used Failure to fit the batteries correctly can damage your Remote Control Such damage is not covered by the warranty Please dispose of used batteries properly at a waste disposal site not in the household wasie Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP 1 Connecting the Analogue Outputs Choose one of the following two sections Using a preamplifier e Set the preamplifier volume control to minimum e Connect either the balanced XLR connectors or unbalanced RCA phono connectors outputs on the Player s rear panel
18. gital audio data on the SACD layer e carry the Super Audio CD logo and so meet the Scarlet Book standard CD R or CD RW discs recorded with audio data in CD format may be playable but this depends on the disc the software and the burner used to record on the disc dCS Ltd cannot accept responsibility for any difficulty encountered while attempting to play such discs Which types of disc can NOT be played dCS Ltd cannot accept responsibility for any difficulty encountered while attempting to play the following types of disc Scratched damaged or dirty discs Printed or labelled CD Rs or discs contaminated with glue or other sticky substances These may get stuck inside the unit If this happens the warranty on the Player will be void A service charge will be made for removing such discs DVD CD G CD EXTRA PHOTO CD CD ROM or DVD ROM Copy protected discs that do not conform to the Red Book CD standard may not play correctly or may not play at all Such discs are not CDs they are optical discs that have been recorded with digital audio data They should not carry the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo but some do If you encounter any difficulty playing such discs please contact the disc manufacturer and demand a genuine CD in exchange Laser Radiation dCS Puccini Player is a Class 1 Laser Product it complies with U S FDA 21CFR subchapter J In normal use there is no risk of exposure to laser radiation
19. imise the out of band noise There are no optional filters available when playing a CD with Upsampling turned Off or when using the Digital Inputs so the Filter icon is greyed out It is quicker to change filters using the Filter and Filter buttons on the remote control Set the Source menu page to Disc to play CDs or SACDs Set the Source menu page to RCA or RCA2 to select data from an external digital source Such as a DVD player or a DAB radio connected to one of the Digital Inputs Note that the CD mechanism is turned off while a Digital Input is selected It is quicker to change source using the Input and Input buttons on the remote control English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 SET UP Menu lt oy bY Sets the Output Level to 2V rms or 6V rms at full scale When you set up your system choose the Output Level setting that gives a comfortable listening level with the Volume set between 10dB and 20dB The difference between the two settings is about 10dB See page 9 for more details on setting the output level to suit your system The Upsampling menu page is normally set to DSD Note that data from external sources is NOT upsampled If you prefer not to upsample CD data to DSD before oversampling to Ring DAC format set the Upsampling page to PCM In Balance mode use the lt and gt buttons to adjust the Balance Each channel can be varied from 0dB to 6dB
20. in 0 1dB steps then mute 00 below that Balance adjustment ends after this menu page closes or the MENU buiton is pressed lt is easier to adjust the Balance from the listening position using the remote control The Factory Reset menu page resets the unit to standard settings These are Volume to 30dB Hybrid Layer to SACD Filter to 1 Phase to Normal Source to Disc Output Level to 2V Upsampling to On Balance to centre Program to Off Repeat to Off Display to On Track Elapsed Brightness to maximum Contrast to 60 Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu Set the display Brightness to a comfortable level using the lt and gt buttons Set the display Contrasti to a comfortable level using the lt and gt buttons This page runs a Display Test routine which flashes all the indicators and the main display Display On Off When set to Off the display turns off after the menu times out and the blue LED over the display illuminates SIGNAL GENERATOR Menu Use the Channe Check routine to test the system for swapped channels A tone is J output on the left channel only while the display shows Left then the right channel only LI e while the display shows Right If the these are the wrong way around the left and right channels are swapped somewhere in your system Use the Phase Check
21. lace the unit on a firm vibration free base allowing convenient connection to the other parts of your system To prevent overheating we recommend that you leave some free space around the unit to allow for ventilation 3 feet are fitted as standard this may be changed to the 4 foot arrangement shown below if you prefer Spare feet are available as an optional extra The mounting points are M4 size maximum screw depth is 10mm FRONT EDGE FRONT EDGE STANDARD 3 FOOT OPTIONAL 4 FOOT ARRANGEMENT ARRANGEMENT MOUNTING POINT MOUNTING POINT MOUNTING POINT FOR 4 FOOT FOR 4 FOOT FOR 3 FOOT ARRANGEMENT ARRANGEMENT ARRANGEMENT BACK EDGE BACK EDGE Disposal at end of life The symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as normal household waste It should be recycled so please take it to an approved collection facility Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x SUPER AUDIO CD June 2008 Which types of disc can be played COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO H QT CD R CD RW Commercially manufactured CDs can be played if they e are 12cm or 8cm round discs e are recorded with linear PCM digital audio data e carry the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo and meet the Red Book standard Commercially manufactured single layer SACDs or hybrid SACD CD discs can be played if they e are 12cm or 8cm round discs e are recorded with DSD di
22. ler for advice quoting the model the full serial number software version number and giving a detailed description of the fault Your dealer will advise you fully on actions that need to be taken When returning a unit the original packaging should be used to avoid transit damage Replacement packaging sets may be purchased from dCs During the Warranty period there will normally be no charge for parts or labour Operating Conditions The supply voltage must remain within 10 of the A C voltage specified on the back panel The supply frequency must be in the range 49Hz to 62Hz Ambient temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F non condensing Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators air ducts power amplifiers or direct strong sunlight e fin doubt the easy test is the unit is happy to work anywhere a human is Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 If you need more help In the first instance you should contact your dealer If they cannot resolve the issue contact your national distributor Manufactured by dCs Ltd Mull House Great Chesterford Court Great Chesterford Saffron Walden CB10 1PF UK www dcsltd co uk This user manual may be downloaded free of charge from our web site A bound copy of this manual may be ordered from dCs Software History dCS products make extensive use of software
23. ly changed only when the system is installed The DISPLAY SETTINGS menu is used to adjust and test the display The SIGNAL GENERATOR menu is used to check the system during set up Ol Use the gt button to move the highlight to the menu you want then press the MENU button to select it The next menu level down is displayed Use the gt button to move the highlight to the menu page you want then press the MENU button to display the information or change the setting Select the exit icon to go back to the previous menu level U Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 INFORMATION Menu The Version page displays the software versions loaded in the unit and the full serial number Please have this information ready if you contact your dealer for any reason The Contact page displays dCS web site URL email address telephone and fax yyy numbers If you have any difficulty please contact your dealer for help first The Player Information page displays the unit status DAC Source No Disc CD SACD RCA1 RCA2 Unlocked Locked I F version x XX B E version x xx F E version x XX Use the lt and gt buttons to scroll down the list and press the MENU button to exit The CD Update feature allows you to load new software into your Puccini Player Please follow the instructions supplied with the update CD carefully Updat
24. nt panel POWER Button To switch on ensure the rear panel switch is set to I and press the POWER button A on the front panel once Note that the unit cannot be turned on from the remote control To set the unit to sleep mode press the POWER button once The main display will turn off the LED to the left of the button will illuminate and the outputs will mute but the unit will remain close to running temperature Please consider the environment before using this feature Press again to return to normal operation To switch off hold down the POWER button for about 5 seconds until Power Off appears on the display then release it When the menu is open press the POWER button to close the menu MENU Button Press the MENU button B to open the menu select menu pages and change settings See the Menu section on page 17 for information on using the menu features JOG BACK FORWARD Buttons dd When a disc is playing press this button C to jog back through the current track Press again to jog faster speed 2 press again to jog faster still speed 3 Pressing this button a fourth time returns to PLAY mode Jogging past the start of track 1 returns to PLAY mode da When a disc is playing press this button D to jog forward through the current track Press again to jog faster speed 2 press again to jog faster still speed 3 Pressing this button a fourth time returns to PLAY mode Jogging to the end of the disc stops the disc
25. routine to test the system for phase reversals Noise is output in Too phase on both channels while the display shows In Phase Press the MENU button the noise on the right channel is inverted while the display shows Out of Phase The first burst should produce a central image the second burst should not If these are the wrong way around one channel in your system is phase inverted Press the lt and gt button to stop the test and return to the menu Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual SPECIFICATION Mechanism type Converter type CD Upsampling Digital Inputs Digital outputs Clocking Frequency response Spurious responses L R crosstalk Output levels Balanced outputs Unbalanced outputs Size and weight Power requirements Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Dual laser CD SACD mechanism 5 bit 2 822 or 3 07MS s oversampled dCS patented Ring DAC topology All data is oversampled to this format before conversion to analogue When playing a CD the data may be upsampled to DSD before oversampling set in the menu Upsampling is NOT available when using the Digital Inputs 2x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono connectors Each will accept PCM data at 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s and process up to 24 bits 2x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono connectors Both output CD format PCM data when playing a CD ONLY Word Clock Output on 1x 750 BNC connector When playing a disc and no
26. set DSD L7 CO 6 Restores standard factory settings Sets the display Adjusts the Runs a display brightness display contrast test routine Press gt to increase press lt to reduce Channel Check Phase Check Generator TAG L Fi Outputs noise on both Outputs tone on L channel only channels then inverts R then R channel only Figure 5 The menu sequence Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc Turns the main display on off English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 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 at a later date by software upgrades The menu is controlled by four buttons EXIT MENU Press the MENU button to open the menu or select a setting 4 Press the gt button to page forward through the menu eUe o Press the lt button to page backward through the menu Press the POWER button to close the menu or just wait 5 seconds e gt lt STEP Use the Menu Guide sheet to help you find the right menu There are five top level menu pages The INFORMATION menu gives software issues serial number contact details and unit set up details The SETTINGS menu allows you to set some features that are not directly accessible from the front panel The SET UP menu gives access to settings that are usual
27. system From time to time dCS will release updated software on CD that you can install yourself using the CD Update feature Please check our web site occasionally to see if new Puccini software is available or consult your dealer What s in the box Check that the box contains the following items dCS Puccini Player Manual and Menu Guide Power cable 2 spare fuses Remote Control with 2x AAA batteries Notify your dealer as soon as possible if anything is missing or damaged We suggest that you retain the original packaging for possible future use If this is not possible replacement packaging can be ordered from dCS or our distributors Details can be found on our web site at www dcsltd co uk The cables supplied are commercial grade parts as we realise our customers will want to make their own choices Safety Notice Your dCS Puccini Player contains no user serviceable parts DO NOT attempt to open the case as there are potentially dangerous voltages present inside In the event of the unit developing a fault please contact your dealer in the first instance To maintain protection from electric shock the Puccini Player MUST be connected to mains earth ground via the power cable Also unearthed systems do not give the best sonic performance Mains Voltage Setting Before connecting the power cable to the unit for the first time please check that it has been set to the correct operating voltage for your mains supply
28. t locked to an external clock a TTL compatible 44 1kHz word clock derived from the internal crystal oscillator is available on this output The calibration accuracy when shipped is 10ppm not temperature compensated Calibration usually remains stable for several years but this is not guaranteed This output is disabled when the Digital Inputs are in use Word Clock Input on 1x 750 BNC connector The Player can lock to standard word clock at 44 1kHz when playing a disc Sensitive to TTL levels input impedance is 75Q This input is disabled when the Digital Inputs are in use CD Filter 1 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kHz SACD Filter 1 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kHz Fs 32kS s 0 1 0 5dB 10Hz to 15kHz Fs 44 1 or 48kS s Fs 88 2 or 96kS s 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kHz 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kHz Better than 100dB0 20Hz 20kHz Better than 80dBO 20Hz 20kHz 2V rms or 6V rms on all outputs for a full scale input set in the menu 1 stereo pair on 2x 3 pin male XLR connectors pin 2 hot pin 3 cold These outputs are electronically balanced and floating the signal balance ratio at 1kHz is better than 40dB Output impedance is 30 maximum load is 6000 a 10kQ load is recommended 1 stereo pair on 2x RCA Phono connectors Output impedance is 52Q maximum load is 6000 a 10kQ load is recommended 460mm 18 0 W x 410mm 16 1 D x 101mm 4 0 H excluding feet Allow extra depth for cable connectors Weight 12 1kg 26 6lbs
29. to matching line level inputs on your preamplifier probably labelled CD or AUX e Use the Player s Volume button to set the volume to maximum 0 0dB on the display e Slowly increase the preamplifier volume until the music is at the desired level Using a power amplifier directly e Use the Players Volumey button to set the volume to minimum 60 0dB on the display e Connect either the balanced XLR connectors or unbalanced RCA phono connectors outputs on the Player s rear panel to matching inputs on your power amplifier Switch on the power amplifier e Press the Player s Volume button until the music is at the desired level The balanced and unbalanced outputs are separately buffered you can connect both at the same time if required dCS Model Puccini Player DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOGUE OUTPUTS PCM O PS PCM INPUTS BALANCED 7 DE RCA 2 50 60 Hz 40W C RCA 1 I l RCA 2 GHT Fuse T 500mA L Balanced amp Unbalanced Analogue Outputs To preamplifier power amplifier Figure 1 Basic set up Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP 2 Playing a Disc e Press the MA button The display will show OPEN e Load a CD or SACD into the tray with the label upwards and press the WA button again The display will show CLOSE then LOADING The disc type will be identified either CD or SACD appears on the display
30. umber as this will allow you to enter the sequence more quickly For example pressing Program 05 04 06 Play will play track 5 then track 4 then track 6 and stop The unit will display 6PGM3 where 6 is the last track number entered and 3 is the number of tracks in the sequence Press the Clear button to remove the last track from the sequence track 6 the display will change to 4PGM2 Press Program again to cancel program mode the unit will display Program Off Opening the CD tray also cancels program mode STEP 5 Using an External Source You can use the Puccini Player s internal Ring DAC to convert digital data from an external source to analogue The unit will lock to 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s and process word lengths up to 24 bits If you do not want to use an external source you can miss out this step e Switch on the external source such as a DAB radio or DVD player connect its digital output to either the RCA1 IN or RCA2 IN connector on the Puccini Player back panel using suitable screened digital cables You can connect both digital inputs if you wish e Press the Input button on the remote control to select either the RCA1 or RCA2 T input The unit will detect the sample rate of the source then display the data word length and sample rate e g 16 44 1k e Turn the volume to a comfortable level You should have audio e Enjoy the music When using the digital inputs the CD controls Filter and W Clk Input O
31. utput are disabled e To return to disc mode press the remote control Input button once or twice until the or indicators clear and the mechanism re boots Filename Puccini Player Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Puccini Player User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP 6 Using a Master Clock Clocking the Player from a dedicated Master Clock such as the Paganini Clock can make some startling improvements to the sound quality It is a good idea to audition a clock before buying If you do not have a Master Clock you can miss out this step e Set the clock to generate 44 1kHz and connect one of the Clock s Word Clock Outputs to the Players W Clk Input with a BNC cable Padoa The Sync icon will appear on the display greyed out for a few seconds during locking a a D The Sync icon will darken when the Player is locked to the external clock She This symbol is displayed if activity is detected but the Player cannot lock to the clock Paes a signal for example because it is at the wrong frequency or level The Player continues to use its own internal clock dCS Model Paganini System Master Clock 50 60 Hz 50W Fuse T 500mA L dCS Model Puccini Player ANALOGUE OUTPUTS 50 60 Hz 40W Fuse T 500mA L BALANCED L RY R L Balanced amp Unbalanced Analogue Outputs To preamplifier power amplifier Figure 2 Using a Puccini Player with a Paganini Clock The W CIk Input is
32. via a standard IEC320 connector P protected by a fuse Q and isolated by a 2 pole power switch O Analogue Outputs The unit features separately buffered Balanced Outputs R on XLR connectors and Unbalanced Outputs S on RCA connectors The Balanced Outputs should be connected to true balanced inputs only If your preamplifier power amplifier has unbalanced inputs even if the inputs are on XLR connectors please use the Unbalanced Outputs instead Word Clock Input Output When playing a disc the W Clk In connector T will accept standard 44 1kHz word clock from a master clock When the Digital Inputs are in use the W Clk In connector is disabled When playing a disc the W Clk Out connector U carries a 44 1kHz word clock When the Digital Inputs are in use this output is disabled Word clock is used for synchronisation only it does not carry digital audio data Digital Inputs The unit features 2 co ax SPDIF inputs labelled RCA1 or RCA2 W selected by the Remote Control Input buttons or the Source menu page These inputs will accept up to 24 bit PCM digital data at 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s Data on the digital inputs is NOT upsampled to DSD before being oversampled to Ring DAC format Digital Outputs The unit features 2 co ax SPDIF outputs on RCA phono connectors RCA1 and RCA2 V These outputs carry CD format PCM data 16 bits at 44 1kS s only when playing a CD They are disabled when playing an SA
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