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1. 21 Menu Step Back button 21 32 Menu Step button 21 32 meni me Uk sagn 21 23 menu times out too soon eene 23 MEN CIOSWAG Re rp 21 Men OPENING EE 21 ment SACD CD EE EE EORR 22 Men USING en DES 21 message Aclve 63 message Inactive nnnennnannnnannoennnnnnnnenne 63 message Missing Wordclock between Clk Out 63 message NoCGomms 63 message Please check source slaved to DAC Wordelock OUI EE 63 message earch 63 message TOC e ME 62 message Verdi Wordclock Missing 63 message Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In 63 Missing Wordclock between Clk Out message from DAC ssss 63 mode control buttons remote 37 mode standby rrrrrnnnnornnnnnrvrrnnnrenvnnnnvnnnnn 30 music by Ver 5 Mute button remote senses 38 N Next Track button uei E Ae 32 No COMMS message 63 NO OP TC 61 No Track message iere tet onas 27 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCS Ltd Non Seq message 28 O opening the Men 21 operating conditions 42 PE QUID EN T c c M ea 34 option mains supply voltage 52 OOP ONS M ES 52 ODHORS CRANOING ua 52 VU AE ee 33 OUTDO EN BNO ee 33 OUTPUT OPEL se 3
2. 37 remote Standby button 37 remote transport controls 37 remote Up Down buttons 38 remote Vol Bal button 38 remote white LED uiv eese Ee 38 removing the transit screws 55 Repeat button remote 37 repeat mode cancelling 15 repeating a Oder 15 repeating one track eesssssee 15 repeating part of a track 15 HEP FINdGA Duane 32 REP PN OGG sanse 15 resetting to factory state 28 Reegele Lu dt E 32 HIP T T WGICALON auratus 32 S PD 3 ENEE EE aaaea a EN SACD CD button remoie 37 SAC D C Di nt LR see ce pe tiet bcr vveprat 22 Sl OLY MT m 50 safety electrical eeeessssss 59 sample elei E 41 sample rate 9 33 34 41 66 sample rate output eeusssess 33 DEN 66 SDIF 2 cables do not swap 34 SPE e a Lee 34 SDIF 2 output connecting 12 SDIF 2 cannot lock to 61 Search message ooannnnannnooannnnennnnennnenennne 63 Select tte uidere co tox Ets 21 32 select layer hybrid disc 22 oertal MENU EE 25
3. ssseeuusse 57 biography Giuseppe Verdi 4 blank display sseeesssssss 23 62 blue LED romol emnene 36 BNC E el e 33 BNG cannot lOCK 10 seas 61 BIN X e RE 23 Burn N MENU EE 24 DOUM aS eian a ENT 61 burns TOUNO as 24 button Fast Forward 32 button Fast Reverse asessoesessrreneennrrnns 32 button Men 21 32 button Menu Select 21 32 button Menu Step 21 32 button Menu Step Back 21 32 button Next Track site eet ertet t perve 32 button Play Pause oannnnannnnnannnnnannnnannnnnann 31 button Ge EE 30 button Previous Track 32 button Stop Eject 31 C cable identification 67 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 DE 10 33 34 61 cannot lock to 1394 aie oc Semet ena tet 61 cannot lock to BNO saman 61 cannot lock to SDIF 2 ene 61 cannot record from SPDIF output 33 Caution message 25 CD data upsampling 17 18 CD Elte lee EN ODU EE a 32 CD Update is interrupted 28 CD Update menu esses 26 CD pSatmp
4. 38 Veo i e RP 35 58 updates hardware n nnnnoannnnannnnnannnnennnnnni 58 updates eoftware 58 updating software by CD 26 updating your Verdi sss 58 upsampling CD data 17 18 using DAC master mode 16 using for the first me 50 USING master mode 18 using the remote control 36 V VE NT 41 Verdi Wordclock Missing message from DAC wit least cal ust fati us eet 63 Merdl DIOdr ay ua 4 Verdi MUSIC Du 5 Vol Bal button remote 38 VXXX MESSAGE ba 27 W WOLK INGICAION ae 32 34 WIG MMi E 42 while ER er iu eio ic oett 38 Word ClO GK scade Discite tease diee 66 Woraclock input saannnnnneannnnnnennnnnnnnnnneneennnne 34 Wordclock output eeeeseeseeessse 34 wordclock synchronising to 41 Wrong CDmessage 27 Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In message TOM RE 63 Wrong ue vn ie revenu vex ina rs 27 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk
5. 5 39 37 4lbs Table 7 Size and weight for consumer products e Delius only the control knob protrudes out of the front by 20mm 0 79 e Verdi amp La Scala only the control knob protrudes out of the front by 13mm 0 51 e Allow extra depth for cable connectors Operating Conditions e Ambient temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F non condensing e 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 Verdi is happy to work anywhere a human is email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc Page 43 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 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 From October 2001 onwards a pair of 6 way electrical IEEE 1394 interfaces running at 200Mbit s are available on the following dCS products dCS Elgar Plus DAC standard fit with software version 4 10 or later
6. Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Updating your Verdi 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 Software Updates 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 If the software loaded in your unit is for example version 3 45 e Achange to version 3 46 indicates a minor update for internal dCS use to make testing easier or more thorough or to cater for some minor hardware change Do not update your unit e A change to version 3 50 is a more serious update offering extra functionality If you want to use the extra features update your unit The manual will be updated for this check the web site e Achangeto version 4 00 is a major update It will require updated hardware and the manual will be updated If you have older hardware some of the features added by new software may not be available due to for
7. 1394 ID 1394 Source Identification 3 This page sets a number between 1 and 8 to identify each Verdi you have connected to the 1394 system Open the Menu and step through until the display shows 1394ID x where x is a number between 0 and 8 Press the ETHER button repeatedly allowing the unit to settle for a few seconds each time The display cycles through 13941D 0 13941D 1 1394ID 7 13941D 8 and back to 1394lD O If you set 13941D 2 for example when the DAC is selected to this Verdi it will display Verdi 2 You can set any other Verdis connected to the 1394 system to a different number If you set 1394 1D 0 the DAC displays Verdi without a number A minor software update may change the order of the menu items or add an option If this happens the Control Summary sheet may be updated before the manual Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Bright x Display Brightness This adjusts the brightness of the main display with settings between 7 brightest and O off unless something is touched Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Bright x where x is a number between 7 and O Press the Select button repeatedly and the display cycles through Bright 7 Bright 6 Bright 1 Bright O and back to Bright 7 After time out a sett
8. dCS Delius DAC optional fit with software version 2 10 or later dCS Purcell Upsampler optional fit with software version 2 11 or later dCS Verdi SACD CD Transport standard fit dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD CD Transport standard fit In the current implementation Purcell can upsample standard digital formats such as CD at 44 1kS s 16 bits to DSD at 2 822MS s and output a stereo pair of DSD data onto its 1394 interface Verdi can read DSD data from an SACD and output a stereo pair of DSD data onto its 1394 interface The data is encrypted to conform to the conditions of the DSD licensing arrangements Either Elgar Plus or Delius will accept DSD data from the 1394 interface and convert it to high quality analogue The hardware interface is very flexible and software configurable We will add other features and data formats at a later date adopting industry standard formats as they stabilise Synchronising IEEE 1394 interfaces The IEEE 1394 system is great for carrying large amounts or digital audio data but is inherently very jittery To ensure low jitter conversion to analogue each unit linked by the 1394 system must be synchronised to the others by another connection e A DAC in slave mode should be sync ed to Verdi by connecting Verdi s WCIk Out to the DAC s WCIk In e A DAC in master mode should sync Verdi by connecting the DAC s WCIk Out to Verdi s WCIk In e An Upsampler should be slaved to Verdi usually by the
9. only Restores standard Closes the Function Menu factory settings Figure 5 Menu flow chart Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd Using the Menu Opening the Menu Types of Menu Page Closing the Menu September 2004 The Menu gives the user access to a wide 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 three buttons e the Menu button opens the menu and doubles as the Mala button e the Step button pages forward through the Menu the Sj button e the Step button pages backward through the Menu the GEI button When you first open the Menu the display will show Menu Successive presses of the Sf button page through the Menu You cannot go directly to any particular page but must enter at the top of the Menu and then page through until you reach the page you want There are three types of page in the Menu Parameter Pages Information Pages and Test Pages Parameter pages allow the user to check and also change the current settings of the operating parameters for example Bright When a parameter page is displayed the first press of the button shows the current setting Subsequent presses of the BE button change the page setting
10. the unit will keep repeating Please Start CD for about 30 seconds or display Wrong CD and then revert to normal operation If the data is correct the unit will display Track n where n is a number You can move the Transport on to track n or wait for it to get there of its own accord If the unit has to wait for the right track it will display Found Track 1 then Found Track 2 etc until it finds the right one Vx xx will appear on the display this is the new software issue number If the unit displays No Track repeat the procedure but manually advance the transport to track n Next the update progress is displayed in one of the following formats e The display counts up from 0 0 7 to 99 0 7 displays Copying counts up from 096 1 7 to 9996 1 7 displays Copying and so on until the last section is loaded and copied Some models may use less than 8 sections e Amoving dot counts down slowly from about 3 to 0 After about 15 minutes the update is complete and the unit will reboot itself If the CD is still playing you can stop it now If the unit being updated has a 1394 interface wait until the unit has settled about 30 seconds switch it off for 10 seconds then on again If the unit detects no change in the 1394 interface code it will boot up as usual and be ready for use If the 1394 interface code has been updated the unit will load the new code into the flash memory on the 1394 interface board this takes abou
11. 1394 44 1kS s Wordclock SACD dCS Purcell Upsampler WORDCLOCK DIGITAL OUTPUTS PG gt 1394 pe dCS Elgar Plus DAC T Balanced or Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 3 Upsampling the CD data to DSD Connect up as shown in Figure 3 The first time you use this arrangement open the Purcell and Elgar Plus menus and run the Factory and Rst Sync routines Purcell setup for software version 2 2x or later You can connect any of Verdi s AES or SPDIF digital outputs to matching inputs on Purcell use Purcell s Input button to select it Use the Output button to set the output mode to DSD Elgar Plus setup for software version 4 2x or later Use the Input button to select the 1394 input Open the menu again choose a different Filter if you wish When the system has re locked use the Volume control to set a comfortable listening level Elgar Plus will automatically select either the SACD channel Verdi or the CD channel Purcell Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Upsampling the CD Data to DSD DAC in Master mode You can use a dCS Purcell equipped with an optional 1394 interface to upsample the CD data to DSD while the DAC is in Master mode dCS Verdi SACD Transport CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE CLASS 1 LASER RADI
12. 31 32 33 Elgar Plus Delius Elgar RC function RC button RCA1 Coax1 Opt2 AES1 AES1 AES2 AES2 Opt1 BNC Coax2 Display Display Vol Bal Vol Bal Phase Phase Standby Standby Mute Mute Filter Filter RCA2 up up down down Function Input Input Dual AES SDIF 1394 CH 0 1394 CH 1 1394 CH 2 1394 CH 3 1394 CH 4 Mute On Mute Off Standby On Standby Off Power Off Filter 1 Filter 2 Filter 3 Filter 4 Filter 5 Filter 6 Master Slave email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCS Ltd Transports Manual for Software Issue 1 2x For Verdi amp La Scala the category code is 20 decimal September 2004 These Transport codes are in use on the Transport Remote v2 0 Button Code Decimal OD JO Om SS WN CH aoe ot om o Oo OO OO OO Om OO OO P A 00 00 Ca GO COO DNDN PD O OO OO OI PS Go OO GO zk ON OI PS Go h O O NO OT OD N 5 Hexadecimal 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 OA OB OG OF 19 1A 1D 20 21 22 23 24 29 2B 32 35 36 37 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E Verdi RC button Keypad 0 10 Keypad 1 Keypad 2 Keypad 3 Keypad 4 Keypad 5 Keypad 6 Keypad 7 Keypad 8 Keypad 9 Standby ON Standby OFF Standby toggle Display Stop Rewind Stop Fast Forward Repeat Next Track Previous Track Next Index Previous Index Play Mode Program Fast Forward Rewind Play Stop Eject Power OFF C
13. 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 Units are shipped set for the mains supply voltage according to the destination The voltage setting can be updated later by your dealer if necessary Specify the new country of use or the new voltage setting Having Your Options Changed dCS support modifications updates and option changes to supplied units Major changes are normally carried out at dCS as we have extensive test facilities and can verify the changes Please contact your dealer for details IMPORTANT Please do not attempt the changes yourself The unit s performance or reliability may be impaired and the warranty will be invalidated Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc Page 53 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Service amp Maintenance Obtaining Service Mains Fuse IMPORTANT dCS audio products are designed not to need regular maintenance and contain no user serviceable parts apart from the mains fuse If you experience problems with your Verdi you should check the Troubleshooting sect
14. NOT STARE INTO BEAM 44 1kHz Wordclock Balanced _ ors Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 2 Using a DAC in Master mode Connect up as shown in Figure 2 You can use a different PCM interface for the CD data if you wish Elgar Plus setup for software version 4 2x or later The first time you use this arrangement open the menu and run the Factory routine While playing an SACD use the Input button to select the 1394 for SACD input and allow the unit to lock Open the menu again choose a Filter if you wish then set the MS page to MS Mastr While playing a CD use the Input button to select the AES 1 for CD input and allow the unit to lock Open the menu again choose a Filter if you wish then set the MS page to MS Maostr When the system has re locked use the Volume control to set a comfortable listening level Elgar Plus will automatically switch between the SACD and CD feeds Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Upsampling the CD Data to DSD You can use a dCS Purcell equipped with an optional 1394 interface to upsample the CD data to DSD and add the CD data to the 1394 bus dCS Verdi SACD Transport CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE CLASS 1 LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN LASER PRODUCT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 16 bits 44 1kHz
15. Sample Rates All references to sample rates in this manual use the unit kS s kilo Samples per second rather than the technically incorrect kHz Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 STEP BY STEP GUIDE Preliminaries IMPORTANT This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation You may find this useful if you have not used the Verdi for a while 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 20 For digital interfaces use with cables designed for digital audio e for AES EBU interfaces use 110Q screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector e for SDIF Wordclock or SPDIF BNC interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with BNC plugs e for SPDIF RCA interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs e for TOSLINK optical interfaces use Toslink fibre optic cables e for IEEE 1394 interfaces use the IEEE 1394 cable provided with the unit Connect the power cable supplied to the Power inlet on the Verdi rear panel plug the other end into a convenient power outlet Set the power switch beside the power inlet to the on position I Please do not use an excessively thick power cable as this
16. connectors on Verdi s rear panel to the DAC using the IEEE 1394 cable supplied Also connect Verdi s Wordclock Out to Wordclock In on the DAC IMPORTANT Do not connect both of Verdi s 1394 connectors to the DAC this prevents the IEEE 1394 interfaces synchronising Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Connecting a PCM Output While playing an ordinary CD or the CD layer of a hybrid disc signals are available from any of the PCM outputs simultaneously The 1394 interface carries digital silence Connect any one of the AES RCA BNC or Toslink outputs on the Verdi rear panel to the matching inputs on the DAC using suitable cables If you want to use SDIF 2 instead connect the CH1 and CH2 outputs on the Verdi rear panel to the matching inputs on the DAC using suitable cables Also connect the Wordclock Out output on the Verdi rear panel to the Wordclock In connector on the DAC Connecting the DAC Outputs Connect the DAC analogue outputs to matching inputs on your preamplifier power amplifier Connect the power amplifier outputs to your loudspeakers Set the preamplifier or DAC Volume control to a low level Ensure all system components are switched on This set up is shown in Figure 1 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site w
17. example a missing connector For recent hardware this is mentioned in the Upgrader s notes in this manual If you need the missing feature contact your dealer or dCS to arrange a hardware update e f the software currently loaded includes a CD Update page you can update the software yourself Contact dCS for a CD and follow the instructions in the CD Update section on page 26 or the instructions supplied with the CD The update program will check your hardware configuration and install the latest software compatible with it e f you do not have the CD Update feature loaded or have difficulty with it a dCS distributor can download files from a PC into any unit fitted with a SUC connector Contact your dealer for details e For older units without a SUC connector your distributor can install new firmware in your unit Firmware updates are low cost from dCS Contact your dealer for details Hardware Updates You may wish to have your hardware updated from time to time to take advantage of new features in the latest software dCS offer this service we will retest reset any adjustable items to current shipping standards and install any modifications or updates that have occurred since your unit was first shipped The price will depend on the hardware changes necessary please contact your dealer or dCS for details and pricing In order to ensure speedy turn around please contact us prior to returning the unit to get a Service Retu
18. ii o n Recon ner 30 STATUS NEA veie 31 SED DUN cs 21 step by step guide 10 Stop Eject attente seio obe enee Room i 31 SUE CONNEC LOL asser d sesto Ex FER c Tros 35 supply voltage option 52 supply voltage setting 35 51 swap channels n snesennensnnensenrresrneerrnrrenene 23 switch GDower 35 synchronising 1394 interface 44 system burn in seerne aa 24 T technical NOLES su 65 Tempo Men ssec tua veu De ue RE geri ut lume duin 25 temperature scale esses 25 temperature internal 25 temperature operating 42 POSTING MU ae 25 FEST IDAE 31 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 time OUt eeeeeeeseeeeseeeee nennen enne 62 time out Tale 62 Timeout menu 23 TOC Emomessage esee 62 Toslink optical output 34 Track n message E 27 track sequence programming 14 transit screws removing 55 Transmit MEN aar 22 transport controls remote 37 TRAN ACA vene 31 troubleshooting 60 61 troubleshooting 1394 interface 63 U unfinalised CDR 62 Up Down buttons remote
19. indicator CONT esee indicator KE RER indicator Display Mode 000nnn00aan indicator HYBD indicator PROG sse indicator DW indicator RAND eese Indicator REPT ssec cett INGICATON FAP TT sce cento oet teet indicator SAC D eerte tenet indicator status eese Indicator TEA serere MACAO T PAIS as indicator WCLK Input buttons remote Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 input selection automatic 44 input Wordcdock s noannnnannnonnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnne 34 Cen TT EE 25 issue software 25 J ic gc E 34 Jitter low frequency s nonnnnoennenennennnnnnnnennnne 41 K Keypad button remote 38 L learning remotes eeeeeeeeeennneenene 46 TOC KSI TING oee 41 locking problemS nnaannnnnnnnnnnnneennnnnnennennnne 61 Loud message rrrrrrnnnnrvnrrnnnnnvrnnrnnnensrnnnnnnnnee 25 M malnm displays decore leek 23 31 miaintenari6g a oasis rion va tot bn uUi anie 54 master ee E 34 master clock locking problems 61 master mode DAC using 16 master mode using eeeessse 18 Mensa 21 Menu el Dt e LEES 21 32 Menu Select button
20. may damage the power inlet connector Such damage is not covered by the warranty Press the Power button and wait about 5 seconds while Verdi configures itself The display will show in sequence Verdi 0 and No Disc If the unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state you can reset it as follows Press the NER button once then press the STEIER button so the display shows Factory Press the Select button and wait a second The PWR indicator will be lit the others should be off Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Step 1 Connecting the System You must connect a 1394 interface to your DAC to play SACDs and a PCM output to your DAC to play ordinary CDs We recommend the dCS Elgar Plus DAC or the dCS Delius DAC equipped with the 1394 option dCS Verdi SACD Transport 44 1kHz Wordclock o Balanced or Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 1 Connecting Verdi to Elgar Plus Connecting the 1394 Interface While playing an SACD or the SACD layer of a hybrid disc DSD data is available from either of the 1394 connectors This can be decoded by a 1394 equipped dCS Elgar Plus or Delius DAC Check that your DAC is capable of DSD operation over an IEEE 1394 link Set the DAC to 1394 mode first Connect ONE of the 1394
21. not click when turning power on this is normal When you have finished listening press the Power button briefly to set the unit to standby mode The outputs will mute all displays will turn off except the PWR indicator In this mode Verdi uses little power If power is switched off or fails Standby mode is cancelled To restore normal operation press the Power button briefly again Verdi will power up ready for use To switch off completely press the Power button and hold it for a few seconds until the Main Display shows Power Dn then release it Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Play Pause Button gt Il With a disc loaded press this button to start it playing Press it to pause and press again to resume playing Stop Eject Button H A With a disc playing press this button to stop playing Press again to open or close the CD tray and change the disc Status Indicator This consists of 4 indicators e PWR is lit when power is connected and the unit is turned on or is in standby mode e HYBDi is lit when the unit detects that a hybrid SACD CD is loaded e SACD is lit when the unit detects that a SACD is loaded or that a hybrid disc is loaded and the unit is set to SACD mode e CD is lit when the unit detects that an ordinary CD is loaded or that a hybrid di
22. playing press again to resume playing Press the Next Track or Previous Track buttons to skip to another track Hold down the Next Track or Previous Track buttons to fast forward or fast reverse through the track Alternatively turn the Rotary Control Press the Stop Eject button to stop the disc Press it again to open the tray Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 Step 3 Track Selection To change to a particular track Press the Keypad button on the Remote Control While the white LED is lit 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 If you wish you can program a sequence of up to 31 tracks in any order If not go to Step 4 Load a disc ensure it is not playing and wait for any disc text to scroll across the display Press the Program button on the Remote Control While the white LED is lit enter the first track number on the 0 9 buttons e g 05 The PROG indicator will light and the display will change to Prog 05 then Pg 1 5 You can also use the Previous Track Next Track buttons to choose a track number Press the Program button again and select the second track e g 12 The display will show Prog 12 then Pg 2 12 Continue progra
23. with it Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Factory Press the BE button and leave the menu to time out After re booting the unit will return to normal operation set up as follows Transmit to Active Brightness to Bright 4 13941D to 0 Timeout to Normal FavLayer to SACD SessTime to 0 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc Page 29 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 THE HARDWARE CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Front Panel Super Audi CD Transport Figure 6 dCS Verdi Front Panel Key to Front Panel Power Standby button Play Pause button Stop Eject button Status indicator Display mode indicator Remote Control sensor Main Display Mode indicator Menu or Efe button Previous Track Fast Reverse or Menu Szen button Next Track Fast Forward or Menu Gag button SACD CD tray Rotary control cTIOQTIMUOUW gt ELA Power Button This button doubles as a power on off switch and a standby mode switch To switch on press the Power button briefly If power is available the PWR indicator will light and Verdi will run through the power up routine Note that the Power button will
24. 1799 531 999 Fax 01799 531 681 44 1799 531 681 Table 9 4CS Contact Information You can write to us at dCS Ltd Mull House Great Chesterford Court Great Chesterford Saffron Walden CB10 1PF UK Our email address more dcsltd co uk Our web site is www dcslitd co uk The web site is regularly updated You will find full details of all dCS products here plus the latest dCS news Other Information dCS produce technical notes from time to time on issues related to ADCs DACs and DDCs If you are interested in these please check our web site Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 INDEXES AND SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS Software History This manual is for Verdi software version 1 2x Version 1 2x differs from 1 1x versions as follows e Verdi sends status messages over the 1394 interface to a Delius v2 2x or Elgar Plus v4 2x to automatically switch between SACD and CD modes This also allows the DAC to report any cabling faults e While playing an SACD the data is also converted to 24 bit 44 1kS s PCM which appears on all the PCM outputs e 1394 ID menu added to identify multiple 1394 sources e Favlayer and Sesslimer menus added to improve playing of hybrid discs e 1394 operation generally improved system messages changed Version 1 1x differs from 1 0x v
25. 4 e Vio d RE Aae 33 OUIDUL SDIR2 aa 34 output Toslink optical 34 output Wordcock 34 outputs connecting to 11 OUIDUIS SPDUP ua 33 34 overriding FavLayer Setting 26 P SEET i E 54 packaging replacement 50 Ph Check menu 24 phase CHECK fails cce eive i tani eu DM e 61 phase check routine 24 phase locked loop 41 Play 4 Pause DURON ioo ii eo eH ead 31 Play Mode button remote 37 Blayilig a CISC uie decidit eee odd A eee 13 playing tracks in random order 14 Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out message from DAC 63 Please Start CD message 27 positioning the unt 51 Power puton ioc erdt LO tee ome aite 30 power mlet aan fuas 35 power Irterruptton 60 Power Link connector 34 DOWOL ua 30 POE Nur 30 power r eOulremenmte 42 DOWOL EEE 35 power up failure eese 61 PowerDn message noennesenneneeneeeennne 30 60 DOWOFIDO UD BEE 10 Previous Track button 32 problems playing a CD R 62 PROG IndICatOf ui te oni ran arx intret 32 PROG leie E 14 Program butt
26. ATION WHEN OPEN LASER PRODUCT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 13 SUC Y i OR X OCK D h L 16 bits 44 1kHz 1394 44 1kS s Woraclock SACD dCs Purcell Upsampler AES RO 3 IEEE zb est S s egi e 1394 mm pe dCS Elgar Plus DAC T AES 1 AES Al SCH WK e D o WM Balanced or Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 4 Upsampling the CD data to DSD DAC in Master mode Connect up as shown in Figure 4 Note that the Wordclock connections are different to those in Figure 3 The first time you use this arrangement open the Purcell and Elgar Plus menus and run the Factory and Ist Sync routines Purcell setup for software version 2 2x or later You can connect any of Verdi s AES or SPDIF digital outputs to matching inputs on Purcell use Purcell s Input button to select it Use the Output button to set the output mode to DSD Elgar Plus setup for software version 4 2x or later Use the Input button to select the 1394 input Open the menu again choose a different Filter if you wish then set the M5 page to M5 Mastr When the system has re locked use the Volume control to set a comfortable listening level Elgar Plus will automatically select either the SACD channel Verdi or the CD channel Purcell Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual fo
27. Information pages display information about the unit for example Software Issue When an information page is displayed pressing the Select button displays the information held on that page Test pages allow the user to initiate a number of useful routines for example Test When a Test page is displayed pressing the Select button starts the test routine There are two ways to close the menu and return to normal operation The easiest way is to wait 5 seconds for the unit to time out and revert to the standard display Alternatively use en button to page forward until the display shows End and then press the SA i button once If the unit times out before the operation in hand has been completed simply re enter the menu page forward or backward and continue where you left off If you find the 5 second time out difficult to use you can extend it by changing the TimeOut setting Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd Menu Sequence September 2004 Use the flow chart Figure 5 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 occur in the Menu The use of each page is shown on an individual basis with the last operation being closing the Menu After you have become more familiar with the Men
28. September 2004 Remote Control The Remote Control unit supplied with dCS Verdi and La Scala also allows control of some features on dCS Elgar Plus or Delius DACs and the Purcell Upsampler These buttons are identified by blue text or symbols on the Remote Control unit Figure 8 Transport Remote Control Blue LED The blue LED flashes briefly when the remote control sends a DAC or DDC command Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd Standby button SACD CD button Transport controls September 2004 B Pressing the Standby button normally sets Verdi to standby mode Press again to restore normal operation If you press the Standby button while the white LED 1 is lit all dCS units in range of the remote control will be toggled in or out of standby mode Y While playing a hybrid disc press this button to select either the SACD layer or the standard CD layer The layer selected will be displayed on the Status indicator If the disc is not a hybrid disc this button has no effect Q 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 While the white LED 1 is lit the Previous Track and Next Track buttons skip to the previous or next track index if the disc being played has indexing Progra
29. Specifications Sample Rates Clocking Synchronising to Wordclock In Power requirements Size and Weight Operating Conditions General Technical Information IEEE 1394 Overview Synchronising IEEE 1394 interfaces Automatic Input Selection dCS IR Remote Control Codes Upsampler DACs Transports Using your dCS Verdi for the First Time What s in the Box Safety Notice Mains Voltage Setting Positioning the Unit Options ce Mains Supply Voltage Having Your Options Changed Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCS Ltd Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 Maintenance and Support ssnnnxnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnneennnnnn 54 Service amp Maintenance 54 Obtaining Service 54 Mains Fuse 54 Replacing a Blown Fuse 54 Removing the Transit Screws 55 Fitting the Top Glass Plate 55 Fitting or Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 57 Opening the battery compartment and removing batteries 57 Fitting new batteries and closing the case 57 Updating your Verdi 58 Software Updates 58 Hardware Updates 58 Safety and Electrical Safety 59 Cleaning the Case 59 MIRO UTS S OO UMG E 60 Fault Indication 60 Power interruption 60 Power u
30. a format increases the available audio band width to well over 100kHz well in excess of the 20kHz available from a standard CD system The extra band width sharpens the transient response and improves the phase response resulting in a more natural sound and more precise stereo imaging Verdi also plays standard CDs outputting 16 bit 44 1kS s data on the AES interface XLR connector three SPDIF interfaces RCA BNC and Toslink optical and an SDIF 2 interface The CD data may be improved by upsampling to DSD using a 1394 equipped dCS Upsampler Verdi features a Wordclock Input allowing the transport to be synchronised to a Master Clock or a dCS DAC running in master mode This arrangement reduces system jitter a major source of sound degradation in digital audio systems In common with all dCS converters Verdi is based on our flexible digital audio platform which makes extensive use of software configurable chips FPGA s and DSP s This allows the internal software to be updated from time to time either from a dCS CD or from a PC adding extra features and facilities to your system with a minimum of fuss Laser Radiation Hazard IMPORTANT 2 receiving unit dCS Verdi is a Class 1 Laser Product it complies with U S FDA 21CFR subchapter J The U S FDA Accession number is 0211117 In normal use there is no risk of exposure to laser radiation The metal top cover must only be removed by authorised service personnel Th
31. a track disc in Continuous mode CONT indicator lit press the Repeat button on the Remote Control twice to repeat the track The display will show Rept Trk and the REP1 indicator will light Repeating Part of a Track To select part of a track to repeat play the track through until you reach the start point Press the A B button on the Remote Control the display will show for example AB 0 20 with the B flashing When you reach the end point for example 10 seconds later press the A B button again The B will stop flashing the unit will skip back to the start point A then continuously repeat the section up to stop point B You can select new start and stop points by pressing the A B button at the new start point and again at the new stop point Cancelling Repeat Mode To stop repeating press the Repeat button on the Remote Control once or twice until the display shows Rept Off Other Settings More features are available through the Menu See the Menu section starting on page 20 for more information Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 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 SACD Transport CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO
32. ample by a coffee table the Remote Control may operate erratically or not at all Menu Timeout does not work someone has turned the menu timeout off using remote software running on a PC Open the Menu and run the Factory routine to reset everything to ex factory settings The Display turns on briefly when a control is operated then turns off This happens when the display brightness is set to Bright 0 Open the Menu and change Bright to a different setting CD R does not play correctly Verdi and La Scala are CD R compatible but some brands of disks are more reliable than others due to differences in design dCS recommend Traxdata TXS 1680 disks we have used these without difficulty for some years The CD R must be formatted as a music CD rather than a data CD You can burn and update an incomplete music CD on a CD Re Wruiter but the disk must be finalised before it can be played on an audio CD transport Finalising creates a Table Of Contents TOO at the start of the disk If the TOC is missing the transport will keep trying to find it for about 2 minutes displaying Read TOC During this time you will not be able to stop or eject the disk Wait until the unit displays TOC Erro then open the tray and remove the disk A disc is trapped in the unit If the unit has problems reading the disc and the tray does not open after 2 minutes power down the unit completely off not just standby hold down the Stop Eject button th
33. an use either The unit s present 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 arrange to have the unit reset Using the Verdi 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 unit yourself IMPORTANT Please use a sensible power cable such as the one supplied with the unit Some audiophile power cables presently available are excessively heavy their weight can damage the power inlet connector Such damage is not covered by the warranty Positioning the Unit Place Verdi on a firm vibration free base so as to allow convenient connection to the other parts of your other system We suggest that you avoid siting Verdi either directly above or below preamplifiers or tuners if either of these will be used in your system at the same time as Verdi Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 OPTIONS The following options may be fitted to new units or retrofitted at a later date Option code 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
34. anel AES EBU digital output on XLR male connector SPDIF digital outputs on RCA amp BNC connectors SPDIF optical output on TOSLINK connector SDIF interface on 2 BNC connectors Wordclock digital Output Wordclock digital Input Power Link connector IEEE 1394 interface on two 6 way connectors Software Upgrade Connector 9 way D type Power switch Mains fuse holder IEC Power inlet go 0 N lt xs lt c10200Z AES EBU Digital Output The AES 1 output carries AES EBU digital signals sampled at 44 1kS s The data format is AES3 Data from SACDs is also available down sampled to 16 bit 44 1kS s Use with 110 ohm screened twisted pair cable designed for digital audio or RF Unscreened cables must not be used as they may pick up interference from other appliances 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 Some types of audio cable are not suitable and may cause crackling noises or other malfunctions IMPORTANT If the Copy Prohibit flag in the source data on the disc is set you will not be able to record the data from the SPDIF outputs Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk Engl
35. ctrical Characteristics AES EBU AES3 Output Type Balanced differential Impedance 110 Q Level unloaded 7 V pk pk Connector XLR3 male Connections Pin 1 Ground or shield Pin2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Table 2 AES EBU Interface Electrical Characteristics SPDIF electrical Output Type oingle ended ground referred Impedance 75 Q Level unloaded 1 0 V pk pk Connector RCA Phono or BNC Table 3 SPDIF Interface Electrical Characteristics SPDIF optical Toslink Output Type Optical Wavelength 660 nm Connector Toslink EIAJ CP 340 Table 4 Optical Interfaces Electrical Characteristics Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd Sample Rates Clocking September 2004 SDIF 2 Wordclock WCIk Input Outputs Type single ended ground referred Impedance 100 Level unloaded TTL Connector BNC Table 5 SDIF Wordclock Interface Electrical Characteristics In CD mode 44 1kS s on single wire interfaces and SDIF 2 Wordclock interface In SACD mode 2 822MS s DSD on IEEE 1394 interface Use with a 44 1kHz wordclock The sample clock quality significantly determines the output performance of the unit The highest quality clocks that are available are crystals so we use these Verdi uses on board voltage controlled crystal oscillators VCXO s as cl
36. dCS Verdi SACD Transport User Manual Software Release 1 2x October 2004 dCS Ltd 2001 2004 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 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 Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc Page 2 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The dCS Verdi SACD Transport has been developed to bring the benefits of the Super Audio CD into the dCs fold Verdi 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 Delius DSD Direct Stream Digital is single bit data sampled at 2 822MS s This dat
37. e Electrical Characteristics 40 Table 3 SPDIF Interface Electrical Characteristics 40 Table 4 Optical Interfaces Electrical Characteristics 40 Table 5 SDIF Wordclock Interface Electrical Characteristics 41 Table 6 Power consumption for consumer products sssesreeserneneereeene 42 Table 7 Size and weight for consumer products sseeessssse 42 Table 8 Options avallable ote etr eat ue Eoo rne ufo delves 52 Table 9 dCS Contact Intomaton 65 Table 10 Cable colours and styles rrrnrrrrrnrrnnnrrrrrrrnnnrrrrnrrnnnnrrnnrnnnsnrennnnnnsnee 67 List of Figures Figure 1 Connecting Verdi to Elgar Pius 11 Figure 2 Using a DAC in Master mode RRE REENEN 16 Figure 3 Upsampling the CD data to DD 17 Figure 4 Upsampling the CD data to DSD DAC in Master mode 18 Figure 5s Menu TloW CHAN avsa Matinee 20 Figure 6 dCS Verdi Front Panel sees 30 Figure 7 dCS Verdi Rear Panel 33 Figure 8 Transport Remote Control 36 Figure 9 Changing the Mains Fuse sees nnne 54 Figure 10 View of the top of the unit showing the transit screws 55 Figure 11 Locating the Top Glass laten 56 Figure 12 Securing the Top Glass Plate n000nnnnn00nnnnnnna
38. e cover protects the user from indirect exposure to visible and invisible laser radiation as well as risk of electric shock To comply with the licence arrangements for SACD this data is encrypted in the Verdi and is decrypted in the Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 GIUSEPPE VERDI 1813 1901 The dCS Verdi is named after Giuseppe Verdi the 19 century Italian composer He was born in the village of Roncole in the province of Parma on 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 In Busseto he made the acquaintance of Antonio Barezzi a local merchant and passionate music lover Barezzi provided Verdi with financial assistance during the remainder of his musical studies and many years later in 1836 Verdi married Barezzi s daughter Margherita In 1832 he applied to study at the prestigious Milan Conservatory but was turned down Instead he studied in Milan under the private tuition of Vincenzo Lavingna a composer and former harpsichordist at the La Scala theatre During his stay in Milan Verdi spent a great deal of time attendin
39. e dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 Ph Check Phase Check Test Use this feature to check if one channel in your system is phase inverted It is disabled when in DSD SACD mode Set up your system to play music at a comfortable level Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Ph Check Press the BA button once to start the test After briefly displaying Wait the following sequence occurs In phase noise appears on both channels for several seconds Both outputs are muted for a second A second burst of noise appears on both channels with the right channel inverted for several seconds This is displayed briefly at the end of the test If both channels are in phase the first burst of noise will produce a stable central image but the second burst will not If one channel is out of phase the second burst will produce a stable stereo image but the first will not If there is a phasing error check for wiring errors from the unit output onwards You cannot correct this error on a dCS DAC using the Phase feature as this inverts both channels Burn In Burn In Signal Generation IMPORTANT IMPORTANT 4 Read all the steps in this section before starting the System Burn in routine The Burn in routine outputs a signal at maximum volume This routine is NOT suitable for burning in loudspeakers Ensur
40. e with his wishes he was given a simple funeral without singing or music The following month he was entombed in a state ceremony with his second wife at the rest home for musicians that he had helped to set up many years before to care for singers and instrumentalists who had fallen on hard times in their old age The procession was accompanied by members of Verdi s family members of the Italian Royal family members of Parliament foreign diplomats and leading composers including Puccini Mascagni and Leoncavello Arturo Toscanini lead tens of thousands of mourners with the choruses of La Scala in the singing of Va pensiero from Nabucco Recommended recordings Requiem Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy Sony SACD SS00707 Rigoletto English National Opera CHAN 3030 Otello English National Opera conducted by Mark Elder CHAN 3068 2 Otello Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir George Solti London 422 670 2 Il Trovatore Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan EMI CMS7 69311 2 La Traviata e Coro del Maggio Musicale Florence conducted by Zubin Meta Philips 438 238 2 Macbeth Choir and Orchestra of the German Opera Berlin conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli Philips 412 133 2 Four Sacred Pieces and Requiem Monteverdi Choir and Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique conducted by John Eliot Gardener Philips 442 142 2 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk En
41. e your loudspeakers are disconnected or your power amplifier is switched off before starting this routine Use this feature to burn in your system components with modulated pink noise It is disabled when in DSD SACD mode Set up your system volume control to the usual setting Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Press the BE button once to start the burn in routine The ear responds to positive pressure substantially more than it does to negative pressure for low frequencies so it is worth getting the phasing correct Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Verdi will show the warning messages Caution and Loud in the main display for 20 seconds and then the burn in signal will ramp up from zero to maximum level over a period of about 10 seconds The display cycles through Burn in Caution and Loud while the Burn In routine is running To stop the Burn in signal press either a RIS or BIZ button once The display will briefly show Test Display Test This runs a test routine to ensure the display is working correctly Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Test Press the Bak button once to start the test e The main display lights up then fades from bottom to top e The indicator LEDs light up briefly in sequence e All indicators li
42. echanism is clamped with 4 transit screws before shipping These MUST be removed before use See page 55 or the Read This Before Using Your dCS Verdi sheet for details Also the top glass plate should be fitted before use Your dealer may have done this for you IMPORTANT For safety reasons the Remote Control is shipped with the batteries packed separately For fitting details see page 57 Check the contents of the inner carton very carefully against the list above Notify your dealer as soon as possible if anything is missing or damaged dCS suggest that all of the original packaging is retained for use when transporting any units Replacement packaging can be ordered from dCS or our distributors Safety Notice Verdi 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 consult your dealer IMPORTANT This equipment MUST be connected to a safety earth or ground via the power cable Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Mains Voltage Setting Before connecting the power cable to your Verdi 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 c
43. ed cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 The DAC remains muted e f the DAC is displaying the Volume setting change the Disp menu page setting to Diso Fs and check for error messages e fall else is in order switch off the Transport the Upsampler and the DAC then switch them on again If this situation keeps recurring please consult your dealer The DAC takes a long time to unmute e he 1394 interface can take around 30 seconds to settle and unmute e Try setting the DAC to 1394 mode before setting the Upsampler to DSD mode e If your system is in standby mode or switched off try turning the DAC on before the Upsampler or Transport If this information does not resolve the problem please contact your dealer for advice Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 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 Contact us by phone or fax on Inside the UK Outside the UK Telephone 01799 531 999 44
44. email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCS Ltd serial number full esses 25 serial number short 35 SERVICE M 54 session time out 26 SessTime men 26 setting a repeat sequence 15 setting supply voltage 51 settings after Factory reset 28 SNUTE ModE MES 14 SIZO there 42 software Iesue 25 software update by CD 26 software updates annneneennneeneennneosennenenn 58 software upgrade connector 35 software version rrarnnnennnreranernernnanennunennnnen 66 source name 1394 sees 22 POP ease 66 SPIDIPFSUIDUEs iva rEbetubvetiteciv hwdyoeids 33 34 SPDIF output cannot record from 33 SPDIF output connecting 12 SPECICATION BEE 40 specification AES3 output 40 specification IEEE 1394 interface 40 specification mechanism 40 specification optical output 40 specification SDIF 2 output 41 specification SPDIF outputs 40 specification Wordclock I O 41 Standby button remote 37 standby mode
45. en switch on If the front panel is frozen pull out the power cord for 10 seconds hold down the Stop Eject button then replace the cable When the unit has booted up the tray should open and you can release the button In normal use wait for the transport to finish displaying Read TOC before trying to eject the disc Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 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 Upsampler or Transport displays Inactive e his can happen momentarily during locking If it does not change to Active open the Transport or Upsampler s menu and ensure the Iransmit page is set to Active The Unit keeps displaying No Comms e This will appear briefly while the 1394 system is checking for connections e fthe No Comms message does not clear ensure that all units in the 1394 chain are switched on and securely connected by 1394 cables The Unit keeps displaying Search e This wil appear briefly after the 1394 system has established communications e lf the Search m
46. ersions in having an SACD CD menu page and closing the CD tray before entering standby mode or powering down Definitions and Abbreviations ADC Analogue to Digital Converter sometimes referred to as an A D Converter AES3 A standard professional stereo digital audio format consisting of one serial PCM data line It uses a balanced cable to extend transmission distance and includes a comprehensive messaging system DAC Digital to Analogue Converter sometimes referred to as a D A Converter dB A relative signal level or ratio in decibels The context may indicate the reference level dBO Level in decibels referred to a full scale sine wave in a sampled system So OdBO is full scale dBu A signal level relative to 0 775V rms making no allowance for external loading DDC Digital to Digital Converter sometimes referred to as a D D Converter DSD Direct Stream Digital a single bit digital audio format sampled at 2 822MS s kS s Sample rate in kilo samples per second This replaces kHz which is technically incorrect when referring to sample rates SDIF 2 Sony Digital InterFace a stereo digital audio format consisting of 2 serial PCM or DSD data lines Usually used with a Word Clock SPDIF oony Philips Digital InterFace a stereo digital audio format for consumer equipment consisting of one serial PCM data line Similar to AES3 but unbalanced and with different messaging Word Clock A synchronisation signal consis
47. es the local supply voltage e Check that the fuse has not blown if so correct any obvious cause then replace the fuse as described on page 54 The DAC DDC suddenly mutes Verdi repeats its power up sequence e This may be caused by short drop outs or brown outs on the AC supply When the disturbance has passed normal operation should be restored e Check for loose mains wiring The DAC DDC fails to lock to Verdi or displays No Input e Ensure the correct DAC DDC input is selected e 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 e Check that Verdi is switched on e f you are using a Master Clock check it is set to 44 1kHz and try disconnecting the Wordclock cable If the DAC DDC locks check the Wordclock connections e When using the 1394 interface you must also connect a 44 1kHz Wordclock feed to the DAC or from the DAC if the DAC is in Master mode e If using the SDIF 2 interface ensure all 3 cables are connected correctly e lf using a BNC SPDIF interface ensure it is connected to the BNC output not the SDIF interface The DAC DDC locks but no signal is received e Verdi only When playing an ordinary CD or the CD layer of a hybrid disc Verdi generates digital silence from the 1394 interface and signal on all other interfaces e If playing an SACD open the Menu and check the Iransmit page is set to Active Ens
48. essage does not clear ensure that you have not connected both 1394 connectors from one unit to both 1394 connectors on another unit or set up a loop This prevents the 1394 bus settling e Check that the 1394 cables are correctly fitted The DAC displays Verdi Wordclock Missing e With the DAC in slave mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting Verdi s WCIk Out to the DAC s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF The DAC displays Missing Wordclock between Clk Out amp Verdi Clk In e With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting the DAC s WCIk Out to Verdi s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF The DAC displays Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out e With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting the DAC s WCIk Out to the source s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF The DAC displays Wrong Wordclock 2 Verdi Clk In e Verdi La Scala has detected a clock frequency other than 44 1kHz on it s WCIk In connector Ensure the clock source is set to 44 1kHz e With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting Verdi La Scala s WCIk Out to the DAC s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupl
49. g the theatre and this almost certainly accounts for his work being heavily biased towards opera On Provesi s death in 1833 Verdi returned to Busseto with the aim of taking over his position as head of the town s music school However this was delayed until 1836 by political squabbling between the clergy and his supporters in the local Philharmonia In 1838 Verdi moved to Milan where the following year he presented his first opera Oberto conte di San Bonifacio at the La Scala theatre where it was received to moderate acclaim 1840 must have been the worst year of his life First his two children and then his wife died in quick succession His misery was further compounded when his second opera Un Giorno di Regno closed after only one performance At this point Verdi seriously considered giving up composing altogether At the insistence of Bartolomeo Merelli the impresario of the La Scala theatre Verdi read a libretto written by Solera The biblical themes deeply moved him and motivated him to write his second opera Nabucco which was hailed as a triumph when it was performed for the first time at La Scala in 1842 Nabucco firmly established Verdi as one of the leading Italian composers of the day Verdi then commenced a period of prodigious creativity Between 1843 and 1858 he wrote a total of 20 operas Of these 3 are especially of note and are still regularly performed Rigoletto written in 1851 Il trovatore and La traviata bot
50. ght up along with small squares on the main display This flashes off and on once e The display shows Done Issue Software Issue State This displays the issue number of the software fitted to your unit You will need to check this if you are considering a software upgrade or if your unit malfunctions Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Issue Press the ERIS button once to display the software issue For units fitted with a 1394 interface press the Bad button again to display the 1394 interface software issue Temp Unit Internal Temperature This displays the temperature inside the unit close to the crystal oscillators Open the Menu and page through until the display shows Temp Press the file button once to display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit Press Bala again to change to degrees Celsius 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 Have a pen and paper handy to note down the number Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Serial Press the ESI button once and the serial number will scroll across the display Contact Contact information This displays dCS email address and web site URL Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Contact Press the ENIM button once and the contact information will scroll across
51. gital output on the transport The unit will lock to the transport then display Wait Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd IMPORTANT September 2004 If you are updating a dCS Transport the Transport plays the CD and updates itself missing out some of the early steps Disconnect any 1394 interface cables For all dCS units RELAX The update procedure is easy Mute your power amplifier Insert a dCS CD containing software for the unit you want to update into the transport making sure it is in STOP mode Open the Menu on the unit to be updated and step through until the display shows CDUpdate Press the button to start the routine The unit will display Wait while it prepares the flash memory for the update After 3 4 minutes the unit will scroll Please Start CD Press PLAY Do not press PLAY before the unit to be updated is ready This can cause the download to fail Use only dCS CDs The unit will now inspect the CD and will display Scanning while it reads administrative data If there is anything wrong with the dCS CD that has been loaded or it does not match the product the unit will display Wrong or Wrong CD or No Index and revert to normal operation Don t worry the internal software is unchanged Check the CD for dust or scratches If it is not a dCS CD at all
52. glish version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd CONTENTS Product Overview a arnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnanavnnnnvnvnvnnnn Laser Radiation Hazard Giuseppe Verdi 1813 1901 Recommended recordings ein CN About this Manual What does the coloured text mean About Sample Rates Step by Step Guide sss Preliminaries Step 1 Connecting the System Connecting the 1394 Interface Connecting a PCM Output Connecting the DAC Outputs Step 2 Playing a Disc Step 3 Track Selection Programming a Track Sequence 14 Playing all Tracks in a Random Order Step 4 Setting a Repeat Sequence Repeating the Whole Disc Repeating a Track Repeating Part of a Track Cancelling Repeat Mode Other Settings Typical Applications Using a DAC in Master Mode Upsampling the CD Data to DSD Upsampling the CD Data to DSD DAC in Master mode The Software The Menu Using the Menu Opening the Menu Types of Menu Page Closing the Menu Menu Sequence SACD CD Selecting the layer on a hybrid disc Transmit Activating the 1394 Outputs 1394 ID 1394 Source Identification Bright x Display Brightness TimeOut Menu Time Out Setting Ch Check Channel Check Test Ph Check Phase Check Tes
53. h written in 1853 In 1859 he married his second wife the soprano Giuseppina Strepponi whom he had known since 1842 when she sang the female lead in Nabucco at La ocala Verdi s works often contained strong political themes This interest in politics was carried over to his private life and in 1861 he was elected as a deputy to the first Italian parliament His success had made him a wealthy as well as famous man He used his considerable fortune to progressively increase the size of his farm holdings in Parma By 1900 these had become the largest revenue producer in the province Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 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 The last two were based on plays by Shakespeare and are widely regarded as masterpieces His last major work the Four Sacred Pieces Ave Maria Stabat Mater Te Deum and Laudi alla Vergine was written in 1898 a year after the death of his second wife Giuseppina Giuseppe Verdi died on January 27 1901 In accordanc
54. hat the numeric keypad and some alternative functions are active K The Keypad button toggles the Remote Control in and out of keypad mode Use the Up Down buttons to alter the Volume setting of a 4CS DAC V Pressing the Vol Bal button puts a dCS DAC in Balance mode use the Up Down buttons to adjust the Balance Balance mode times out after 5 seconds if no adjustment is made These buttons do not affect Verdi LL Press the Mute button to mute or un mute a dCS DAC This button does not affect Verdi Press the Display button to cycle through the display options e disc title discs with disc text only e artist s name discs with disc text only e track number and elapsed time The display mode indicators show what is being displayed Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc Page 39 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd oeptember 2004 VERDI TECHNICAL INFORMATION Mechanism Dual laser 2 channel SACD CD compatible Vibration absorbing elastomer suspension Drawer type loader Digital Interface Specifications IEEE 1394 Type 200Mbit Data format dCS Encrypted DSD Connectors 6 way x 2 Table 1 IEEE 1394 Interface Ele
55. ing of Bright O blanks the display unless the unit is not locked Operating any control or locking to a source while in this mode turns the display back on momentarily TimeOut Menu Time Out Setting If you find the 5 second time out period for the menu is too short use this option to change the time out period to 30 seconds Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Timeout Press the button once and the display will show Normal Press the SIS ui button again and the display will change to Long Repeat this if you want to change back Ch Check Channel Check Test Use this feature to check if the stereo outputs on your system are swapped It is disabled when in DSD SACD mode Set up your system to play music at a comfortable level Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Ch Check Press the Bd button once to start the test After briefly displaying Wait the following Sequence occurs Left A modulated tone should appear on the left channel only for several seconds Both outputs are muted for a second A modulated tone should appear on the right channel only for several seconds This is displayed briefly at the end of the test If the channels are swapped check for wiring errors from the unit output onwards If you correct this temporarily using the Swap function on adCS DAC note that the Swap setting is NOT remembered at power down Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email mor
56. ion on page 60 You may be able to resolve the situation yourself for example by changing a menu setting If this does not resolve the problem contact your authorised dCS dealer for advice quoting the model the full serial number see Serial on page 25 the software version number see Issue on page 25 and giving a detailed description of the fault If further action is necessary your dealer will advise you fully 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 must be returned to dCS for repair Fuse Type 20 x 5mm 0 5 amp T HRC fuse If the fuse should fail it is essential that it be 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 guarantee Replacing a Blown Fuse IMPORTANT Referring to Figure 9 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 dispose of it Fit a new fuse in the clip C and push the carrier back into the unit so that it clicks ho
57. irst AES2 RCA1 RCA2 TOS ST BNC If the active input is not derived from Verdi you may have to manually select the source you want If none of the PCM inputs are active the DAC will remain selected to the original 1394 channel This arrangement works best with only two inputs connected to the DAC Verdis 1394 feed for SACD s and either a PCM feed from Verdi or an upsampled feed from Verdi The DAC can be in master or slave mode we recommend master mode If you are using a Purcell in Dual AES mode rather than DSD mode you should set the DAC s Dual AES menu page to either ock or Auto The DAC has enough information about the system set up to report connection and setting errors These are Verdi Wordclock Missing Please Check Source Slaved to Delius Elgar Plus Wordclock Out Missing Wordclock between ClkOut and Verdi Clk In Wrong Fs Verdi Clk In Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 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 IMPORTANT Please note tha
58. ish version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 SPDIF Optical Output SDIF Interface IMPORTANT The optical output carries optically transmitted 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 Use the Toslink output with Toslink fibre optic cables designed for digital audio use Pull off the plastic cover before use This consists of two data outputs CH1 amp CH2 and the Wordclock Out all on BNC sockets The interface carries digital signals sampled at 44 1kS s The data format is SDIF 2 Data from SACDs is also available down sampled to 16 bit 44 1kS s Connect up the three BNC sockets with 75 co axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use A C coupled cables are not suitable Please ensure the 5 cables are correctly connected to the DAC or other destination equipment otherwise the interface may malfunction or the channels may be swapped When playing a disc Wordclock Out carries a 44 1kHz Wordclock Wordclock Digital Input 1394 Interface IMPORTANT Power Link Wordclock In accepts a 44 1kHz Wordclock It allows Verdi and the rest of your system to be synchronised to a master clock This arrangement helps reduce jitter which can degrade the audio output When a 44 1kHz Wordclock is connected Verdi will automa
59. k button to fast forward through the current track When the Menu is open these two buttons are used for paging backwards and forwards through the Menu see page 20 When the tray is open a gentle push will close it If the tray is open when the unit is on and you press the Power button the tray will close automatically before the unit enters standby mode or powers down While the disc is stopped turn the Rotary Control clockwise to skip to a later track or anti clockwise to skip to an earlier track While the disc is playing turn the Rotary Control clockwise to fast forward through the track or anti clockwise to fast reverse While the Menu is open use the Rotary Control to page forwards and backwards through the menu Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd Rear Panel Key to Rear Panel amp AES Design d M larning Shi Caution September 2004 CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM uret al act in Engl BNC UK conkpany 3 nsi 072115 Mull House Gt Chesterfold Ct Gt Chest B10 1PF UK ard Do not open No iser serviceable parts inside Cautjon To avoid risk of fire replace only with sdme fuse type and rating 0 5A T pment MUST be earthed This product complies with FDA 21 CFR subchapter Figure 7 dCS Verdi Rear P
60. lear A B SACD CD select CD layer Select SACD layer for no apparent reason so we changed the code to 55 decimal Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version The Power Off code was 63 decimal in Verdi v1 20 1 25 Some Pronto units were found to send code 20 63 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc Page 49 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 USING YOUR dCS VERDI FOR THE FIRST TIME Thank you for purchasing this dCS Verdi Before attempting to use your Verdi 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 What s in the Box The box should contain the following e dCS Verdi e User Manual e Control Summary e Power Cable e Spare Fuses 2 e Remote Control unit e Remote Control guide e 3 x AAA batteries e 1 pt Pozidriv screwdriver for fitting the Remote Control unit batteries e IEEE 1394 cable assembly e BNC cable e 2 5mm hex key for removing the transit screws e Top glass plate e 4x bolts and plastic washers for fitting the top glass plate e 4mm hex key for fitting the top glass plate IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of transit damage the m
61. lihig save 3 CD R not finalised 62 OD HOproDle lS oues e a 62 OI Check E EE 23 chanding SP ONS Laine b2 channel check fails 61 channel check routine 23 cleaning the C896 instar ith HUE Pe eb ua v cuis 59 Clear button remote senses 37 ClOCKACCUIACW IM EP 41 Clock EAN Ge 41 CIOCKING WEE 41 closing the Men 21 connecting the outputs 11 connector Power Link 34 CONF indicator as 32 contact Imtformaton sse 25 65 Contact MENU ieri Seem emt a POR ces 25 contents Of DOX oi irte erbe 50 SR Rate Ee EEN 41 D DAG KS 66 DAG MUTES J ss 61 DAC remains muted 1394 input 64 DAC takes time to unmute 1394 input 64 aj M 66 elsi cm 66 RRE 66 elija ie n e E ED I T 66 digital interface specifications 40 BISON 0 102 10 sen i ecce tad uod UT Pe eve tut dui edes 31 display BANKING os coiere ro Ee e oreet os ds 23 display brightness eere ER rere oes 23 Display button remote 38 Display Mode indicator 31 display test routine ssesuusse 25 GISDIAY un E EE tasks 31 do not swap SDIF 2 cables 34 down sampling esses 33 34 RER E 34 41 44 66 DSD output c
62. ly Any replacement batteries must be type AAA MN2400 or equivalent alkaline leak proof batteries Opening the battery compartment and removing batteries Turn the Remote Control unit over and remove the 2 screws shown in Figure 13 using the 1 point Pozidriv screwdriver supplied Please do not use a Philips head screwdriver as this will damage the screw heads Lift off the battery cover Figure 13 Removing the Remote Control battery cover To remove discharged batteries press the end back against the spring and pull that end out of the unit A small key or screwdriver may be used if the battery is a tight fit Dispose of the discharged batteries safely Fitting new batteries and closing the case To fit a new battery press the end the flat end against one of the spring contacts in the battery holder then press the battery into its slot Battery polarity is indicated on the battery holder and on the diagram below Always fit a complete set of 3 new batteries Figure 14 Changing the Remote Control unit batteries IMPORTANT Please ensure the batteries are fitted the right way around failure to do so may damage the Remote Control and invalidate the warranty Damage caused by leaking batteries is not covered by the warranty To re assemble the case fit the battery cover ensuring the side with the recessed holes is outward Replace the 2 screws taking care not to over tighten them The Remote Control is ready for use
63. m and Clear buttons These two buttons are used to set up or change a sequence of tracks Press the Program button to enter PROG mode then enter the first track number on the 0 9 buttons e g 05 while the white LED 1 is lit Repeat this to program more tracks up to a maximum of 31 To delete the last track in the sequence press the Clear button For more details see Track Selection on page 14 Mode control buttons C Press the Play Mode buiton repeatedly to cycle through the 3 modes e Continue plays the whole disc in a continuous sequence then stops The CONT indicator is lit e Program plays the programmed sequence of tracks then stops The PROG indicator is lit e Shuffle plays all the tracks on the disc in a random sequence then stops The RAND indicator is lit Press the Repeat button repeatedly to cycle through the 3 modes e Rept All repeats the whole disc depending on the Play Mode In Continuous mode the whole disc is repeated from start to finish In Program mode the programmed sequence is repeated In Shuffle mode the whole disc is replayed in a different random sequence e Rept Trk repeats the current track even if it is already playing e Rept Off returns to normal playing mode To select part of a track to repeat play the track through until you reach the start point Press the A B button the display will show for example AB 0 20 with the B flashing When you reach the e
64. me Spare fuses are provided with the unit C pie Figure 9 Changing the Mains Fuse Disconnect the power cable before changing the fuse Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 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 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 they are coloured red for easy identification IMPORTANT Figure 10 View of the top of the unit showing the transit screws Using the 3mm hex key unscrew the red transit screws and put them in a safe place If you intend to transport the unit over large distances replace the transit screws they need to be secure BUT NOT OVER TIGAT Fitting the Top Glass Plate Lay the black rubber mat flat in the top of the unit so that the 4 screw holes are visible through the holes in the mat Remove the glass plate from its plastic bag The plastic sheet attached to the underside of the glass is a safety feature and must not be removed Find the dCS logo on the top face of the glass Fit the glass with the logo in the front left corner of the unit as shown in Figure 11 Ca
65. mming as many tracks as you like up to a maximum of 31 If you try to program a track number that is not on the disc the display shows No Trk To delete the last track in the sequence press the Clear button The display will change back to the previous entry and that will become the last track in the sequence Press the Play button to play the programmed sequence of tracks Press the Play Mode button if you want to stop playing your programmed sequence and change to Random or Continuous play modes The programmed sequence is cleared when the CD tray is opened Playing all Tracks in a Random Order If you wish Verdi can play all the tracks on the disc in a random order then stop Press the Play button Press the Play Mode button on the Remote Control once or twice until the display shows Shuffle and the RAND indicator lights Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Step 4 Setting a Repeat Sequence If you wish Verdi can repeat the whole disc one track or part of a track Otherwise proceed to Other settings Repeating the Whole Disc While playing a disc in Continuous mode CONT indicator lit press the Repeat button on the Remote Control to repeat the whole disc The display will show Rept All and the REPT indicator will light Repeating a Track While playing
66. nd point for example 10 seconds later press the A B button again The B will stop flashing the unit will skip back to the start point then continuously repeat the section up to stop point You can select new start and stop points by pressing the A B button at the new start point and again at the new stop point Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 Input and Filter buttons 0 9 buttons White LED Keypad button Up Down buttons Vol Bal button Mute button Display button N This group of buttons change the selected Input and Filter settings for dCs DDOs buttons 4 and 5 or dCS DACs buttons 7 amp 8 if either of these are used in your system They do not affect Verdi Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the options 0 The ten numbered buttons form the numeric keypad used to enter track numbers while the white LED is lit Most of these buttons have other functions To set the Remote Control in keypad mode either e press the Keypad button e press the 0 button or e hold down one of the 1 9 buttons until the white LED lights The white LED goes out after 5 seconds returning the Remote Control to normal operation Pressing a number button while the white LED is lit keeps the white LED on for another 5 seconds U The white LED lights to indicate t
67. nnnnnnennnnennnnnneneennnee 56 Figure 13 Removing the Remote Control battery cover 57 Figure 14 Changing the Remote Control unit batteries 57 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCS Ltd Keywords and Phrases 0 0 9 buttons remote enses 38 1 1394 D moefll octo Een oe rta eo porro de 22 T1394 Inalealol esci ecce dene baro eene bees 32 34 BE E De te EE 34 44 1394 interface disabling 22 1394 interface synchronising 44 1394 interface troubleshooting 63 1394 output connecting 11 1394 source identification 22 1394 canrnot loek 10 ee 61 A A B Dutton remote ox preti incer bets 37 AB NAC OASE 32 Active message rrrrrnnnrnnnnnnrenrnnnrennnnnnrnnnnnsnen 63 ND oW 66 AES OUIDll cni Eier arai n ek e fired aiani 33 AES output connecting 12 ME eee 66 applcattons 16 PAP INGES ION vasset 31 automatic input selection 44 B Bad CD message onoennnnnnennnneoeennenenennenne 28 Bad Checksum messagge 28 60 Dasic ODerallOH ssiri aaNet 13 batteries for remote control 57 batteries polarity
68. ock sources In master mode this clocks the outputs and controls the mechanism When slaving to Wordclock In the VCXO is synchronised to the clock signal extracted from the input by a phase locked loop PLL This PLL is of a special narrow bandwidth type that provides a significant degree of clock cleaning The PLL is also very robust and will lock to very poor signals if necessary Accuracy Typically 3 parts per million at time of shipping Synchronising to Wordclock In Pull in range t 300 parts per million about nominal frequency Lock in time 6 seconds for most situations Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 dCS Verdi User Manual dCS Ltd Power requirements Units may be set for 100 115 120 200 215 220 or 230 240V 10 50 60Hz AC operation Maximum power consumption Typical power consumption Purcell amp Verona Delius Elgar Plus Verdi amp La Scala Table 6 Power consumption for consumer products Size and Weight Purcell amp 461mm 413mm 69mm 8 5kg Verona Delius Elgar Plus Verdi amp 18 15 461mm 18 15 461mm 18 15 461mm 16 18 413mm 16 18 406mm 16 0 415mm 2 70 69mm 2 70 75mm 2 94 137mm 18 7Ibs 8 8kg 19 4lbs 12 0kg 26 4lbs 17kg La Scala 18 15 16 34
69. on remote 37 programming a track sequence 14 37 Dull mrange eese 41 PWR MGIC re E 31 R RAND INA CA ea 32 RAND MOGE eee 14 Leet 46 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 RGA Bel Ett E 33 rear D nel nennen 33 recommended recordings by Verdi 5 remote control esses 36 57 62 remote control codes soaannnnannnonenennenannne 46 remote control sensor 31 62 remote control batteries 62 remote control replacing batteries 57 remote control USIN oannnnnnnoennoennenennnenne 36 remote 0 9 buttons eonnnoennnnnnnenneennnenrnnenns 38 remote A B button 3 remote DIE LE iuc cease ce aN eee 36 remote Clear button Eee 37 remote Display button 38 remote Filter buttons 38 remote Input buttons 38 remote Keypad button 38 remote mode control buttons 37 remote Mute button 38 remote Play Mode button 37 remote Program button 37 remote Repeat button 37 remote SACD CD button
70. onnecting 11 DSP Err1 message 60 DSPs Not Loaded message 60 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCS Ltd SANT MING EE SE extended warranty certificate F factory default settings Factory refill o eode teas Fast Forward button Fast Reverse button fault indication FavLayer menu FavLayer setting overriding favourite layer on hybrid disc Filter buttons remote first time USE aan fitting the glass plaie Found Track message FPGAs Not Loaded message TOM DANG A estoit ot rias TUll S Cale ae tuse MANS Haanes fuse replacing USE SITE Giuseppe Verdi biography glass plate fitting grounding sa S raa guide to basic setup hardware updates HYBD indicator hybrid disc favourite layer hybrid disc select layer IEEE 1394 interface Inactive message MACAO 1394 an EE s INGICALOR AB Seu evi edere vere Eee cu MACAO ART EE Tale es lo GD eos ceed ceria eee evs
71. p test errors 60 Troubleshooting Guide 61 The unit fails to power up 61 The DAC DDC suddenly mutes Verdi repeats its power up sequence 61 The DAC DDC fails to lock to Verdi or displays No Input 61 The DAC DDC locks but no signal is received 61 Playing a CD the DAC output is monophonic 61 Channel Check Phase Check and Burn In do not work 61 The Remote Control fails to control the unit 62 Menu Timeout does not work 62 The Display turns on briefly when a control is operated then turns off 62 CD R does not play correctly 62 A disc is trapped in the unit 62 Troubleshooting the IEEE 1394 Interface 63 Upsampler or Transport displays Inactive 63 The Unit keeps displaying No Comms 63 The Unit keeps displaying Search 63 The DAC displays Verdi Wordclock Missing 63 The DAC displays Missing Wordclock between Clk Out amp Verdi Clk In 63 The DAC displays Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out 63 The DAC displays Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In 63 The DAC remains muted 64 The DAC takes a long time to unmute 64 If You Need More Help 65 Other Information 65 Indexes and Software Version Numbers eee eeeee eene nnn 66 Software History 66 Definitions and Abbreviations 66 Key to Cable Identification 67 List of Tables 68 List of Figures 68 Keywords and Phrases 69 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dC
72. r Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc Page 19 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCS Ltd THE SOFTWARE THE MENU Press Step gt to move along the Menu press lt Step to move back Press Select to set a menu option or change options Transmit Menu bL_SACD CD Turns off 1394 data Selects format for feed DSD mode First page of the H Menu playing hybrid discs only SACD Issue Displays the internal DISpiaye uie Runs a display test software version temperature routine number Fahrenheit Db 2 06 Serial Contact FavLayer Sets the default layer when playing a Hybrid disc Displays the unit full serial number Displays dCS email address lp feature is not available from 1394 outputs Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 Sets the 1394 S is the displ Sets the Function source identifying bri op y Menu time out number g delay EP hs Long Burnin Ph Check Ch Check Outputs modulated pink noise to burn in your system Outputs noise on both channels then inverts R Outputs tone on L channel only then R channel only CAUTION LOUD Sets the time out for overriding the FavLayer choice CDUpdate Starts software update from a dCS CD Sets the mode of the automatic input switching La Scala
73. refully locate the right hand edge of the glass in the well in the top of the unit step 1 in Figure 11 Lower the glass down on the left hand side until it can be safely dropped into place step 2 in Figure 11 Centralise the glass plate Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Super Audio CD Transport Select 1 Step gt Figure 11 Locating the Top Glass Plate Fit a black top hat washer onto each screw fit the 4 screws through the holes in the glass step 3 in Figure 12 PWR TEXT CONT RPT HYBD DISC PROG DPI SACD ART RAND AB cD TRK Super Audio CD Transport WCLK 1394 Select 1 Sep gt Figure 12 Securing the Top Glass Plate Locate the top hat washers into the holes and at first tighten up the screws FINGER TIGHT ONLY Use the 4mm hex key provided to tighten up the screws at most ONE QUARTER OF A TURN ONLY IMPORTANT DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS this can compress the rubber mat and spoil its sound dampening performance Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Fitting or Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control For safety reasons the Remote Control is supplied with the 3 batteries packed separate
74. rn number Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd oeptember 2004 Safety and Electrical Safety There are no user serviceable parts inside Verdi 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 Cleaning the Case Do not apply any of the following cleaning products to the case as they will damage or alter the finish e Corrosive or abrasive agents e Spirit or alcohol based cleaners e Wax polish To remove dust wipe with a moist soft cloth To remove deposits from the case first disconnect the power cable then spray very lightly with a proprietary glass cleaner containing ammonia and wipe off gently with a soft cloth taking care to avoid scratches Do not spray the cleaner onto the connectors or the rear panel Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Indication Power interruption Power up test errors Verdi detects the following fault conditions If the AC supply is momentarily interrupted or is more than 20 below it s rated voltage the unit displa
75. s Ltd September 2004 About this Manual If you have not used a Verdi before please read the section Using your dCS Verdi for the first time on page 50 This manual has been arranged with the most commonly used sections placed first table of contents page 6 step by step page 10 and applications guides page 16 detailed software and hardware information page 20 technical information page 40 information for first time users page 50 options maintenance and troubleshooting page 52 index section page 66 What does the coloured text mean IMPORTANT If you are reading a colour print or a soft copy of this manual you will notice that some types of text are in colour e Brown text in bold is a reference to another section or page Sometimes if you are reading a soft copy of the manual page numbers are hyperlinks click on them and you will go there e Blue text is used for controls and connectors described in the hardware section e is used for alternative control functions such as menu operation e Pink text is a menu page or setting e Green text in bold shows what appears on the display e Purple text in bold is used for indicators Important information is presented like this ignoring this may cause you to damage the unit or invalidate the warranty The manual is designed to be helpful If there are points you feel we could cover better or that we have missed out please tell us About
76. sc is loaded and the unit is set to CD mode Display Mode Indicator This consists of 4 indicators TEXT is lit while text from the disc is displayed DISC is lit while the disc title is displayed ART is lit while the artist s name is displayed TRK is lit while the track title is displayed Remote Control Sensor Main Display Point the end of the Remote Control unit towards the sensor for best control range The main display tells you what Verdi is doing After pressing Eject the display will show Opening then Open While the tray is closing the display will show Loading While playing a disc use the Display button on the Remote Control to display either e the track number and the elapsed time of the current track e the track name if you are playing an SACD with Text Data e the track number and the remaining time for the current track e the remaining time on the disc While a disc is loaded but not playing you can choose to display either e the total tracks and run time for the disc e the disc title if you are playing an SACD with Text Data e the artist s name if you are playing an SACD with Text Data When accessing the Menu see page 20 menu options are displayed here If an error occurs during power up or normal use the details of the fault will be displayed See Fault Indication on page 60 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsl
77. selected PCM input AES or RCA Automatic Input Selection From October 2002 onwards the software on the following products has been enhanced to automatically select the interface carrying data from Verdi e dCS Elgar Plus DAC standard fit with software version 4 20 or later e dCS Delius DAC optional fit with software version 2 20 or later e dCS Verdi SACD CD Transport standard fit with software version 1 20 or later e dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD CD Transport standard fit with the Easy Play menu set to Verdi The system relies on a 1394 link between Verdi and the DAC The DAC will automatically change inputs whenever Verdi changes layer or starts playing Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 If the Verdi starts playing an SACD the DAC selects that 1394 channel If the Verdi starts playing a CD and e there is a second source on the 1394 bus such as a Purcell the DAC will select the other source e 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 e Verdi is the only source on the 1394 bus the DAC will scan the PCM inputs and select the first active one it finds The priority order is AES1 and Dual AES f
78. t Burn In Burn In Signal Generation Test Display Test Issue Software Issue State Temp Unit Internal Temperature serial Unit Serial Number Contact Contact information FavLayer Favourite Layer on a Hybrid Disc Sesslime Session Time Out Setting CDUpdate Software Update By CD Factory Restoring Factory Defaults The Hardware Controls and Connectors Front Panel Key to Front Panel Power Button Play Pause Button Stop Eject Button Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version September 2004 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCS Ltd Status Indicator Display Mode Indicator Remote Control Sensor Main Display Mode Indicator Menu Button SEE Previous Track Button Bilete Next Track Button Sie CD Tray Rotary Control Rear Panel Key to Rear Panel AES EBU Digital Output SPDIF Digital Outputs SPDIF Optical Output SDIF Interface Wordclock Digital Input 1394 Interface Power Link SUC Power switch IEC Power Inlet Mains Fuse Additional Information Remote Control Blue LED Standby button SACD CD button Transport controls Program and Clear buttons Mode control buttons Input and Filter buttons 0 9 buttons White LED Keypad button Up Down buttons Vol Bal button Mute button Display button Verdi Technical Information Mechanism Digital Interface
79. t 10 minutes While this is taking place the unit will display a progress bar Next the unit will display in sequence Done 5 Done 4 Done 1 then reboot itself again Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd OOPS September 2004 The unit is ready for use If the CD transport stops or becomes disconnected during an update don t worry The original software is backed up inside the unit Proceed as follows The checking routine will find a sequencing error and Non Seq or Bad CD will appear on the display Turn the power off and on to reboot This message will scroll across the display Bad CheckSum Press Function button to attempt recovery or Bad CheckSum Press Mute button to attempt recovery or Bad CheckSum Press Menu button to attempt recovery depending on the model Press the appropriate button once The original software is retrieved from the internal backup while displaying Wait This may take a few minutes When recovery is complete the unit re boots Run the CD Update routine again to load the new software Factory Restoring Factory Defaults This feature sets most of the parameters back to the factory default settings This can be useful if the settings are accidentally changed and you need to reset the unit to a standard configuration or your children play
80. t dCS cannot accept responsibility for any difficulties experienced with other manufacturer s remote control units Upsampler For Purcell the category code is 29 decimal These Upsampler codes are in use on the Elgar Plus Delius Remote v2 0 and Transport Remote v2 0 Button Code Purcell Decimal Hexadecimal RC button 1 01 RCA1 RCA2 3 03 AES1 AES2 6 06 BNC 7 07 Display 12 OG Standby 14 OE Filter 16 10 up 17 11 down 26 1A Function 27 1B Input 32 20 32kS s out 33 21 44 1kS s out 34 22 48kS s out 35 23 88 2kS s out 36 24 96kS s out 37 25 176 4kS s out 38 26 192kS s out 39 27 DSD 1394 out 41 29 Standby ON 42 2A Standby OFF 43 2B Power OFF 44 2C Filter 1 45 2D Filter 2 46 2E Filter 3 47 2F Filter 4 Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCS Ltd DACs For all DACs the category code is 13 decimal Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 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 Button or Function Code Decimal Hexadecimal CO N Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0C OD OE OF 10 11 1A 1B 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30
81. td co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 Mode Indicator Menu Button The upper block of 6 indicators shows which play mode has been selected from the Remote Control e CONT In Continuous mode the unit plays the disc from the beginning to the end e PROG In Program mode the unit is being set up with a program or is playing a programmed sequence of tracks e RAND The unit plays all the tracks on the disc in a Random order then Stops e REPT The unit is repeating the whole disc or the programmed sequence e RPT1 The unit is repeating the current track e A B The unit is repeating the specified part of the current track When a 44 1kHz Wordclock is connected to Wordclock In Verdi automatically Slaves to it The WCLK indicator flashes while the unit is locking then remains on while locked It will ignore wordclocks at frequencies other than 44 1kHz When playing an SACD the IEEE 1394 interface is active and the 1394 indicator lights up Select Press the Menu button to open the Menu see page 20 and change or JARS settings in the menu Previous Track Button led Step Back Next Track Button gt Gels CD Tray Rotary Control Press the Previous Track button briefly to skip to the previous track Hold down the Previous Track button to fast reverse through the current track Press the Next Track button briefly to skip to the next track Hold down the Next Trac
82. the display Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 FavLayer Favourite Layer on a Hybrid Disc Hybrid discs have two layers an SACD layer and a CD layer If you are playing a hybrid disc this menu setting allows you to choose which layer is played automatically Open the Menu and step through until the display shows FavLayer Press the button once and the display will show SACD Press the Male button again and the display will change to CD Repeat this if you want to change back Most users will set this to SACD SessTime Session Time Out Setting When playing a hybrid disc you can over ride the FavLayer setting temporarily by pressing the SACD CD button on the Remote Control The Fav ayer setting is restored next time you power up the unit or at the end of the session time set by this menu Open the Menu and step through until the display shows SessTime Press the SISTEMI button repeatedly and the display will cycle through 0 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours 8 hours 30 mins etc Choose the setting you want and wait for the Menu to timeout CDUpdate Software Update By CD IMPORTANT Current software for dCS Elgar Plus Elgar Delius or Purcell and all Verdi La Scala or Verona software features a CD Update menu page You can update the software inside any of
83. these products loaded with CD Update software quickly and easily from a CD supplied by dCs Please follow the latest update instructions supplied with the CD The following is for guidance only You will need a standard CD Transport a CD player or a dCS Verdi to play the CD A few CD players are not suitable because they upsample to 48kS s or change some of the data bits in other ways one example is the ML37 Don t worry the CD Update routine detects these and stops preventing any changes to the internal software If you are updating a dCS Upsampler or DAC Connect an AES or RCA digital output from the Transport to the Upsampler or DAC and select the input you have just connected Disconnect any 1394 interface cables If you are updating a dCS DAC connected to the Transport through another device Connect an AES or RCA digital output from the other device to the DAC and select the input you have just connected Set the other device to bit for bit mode Cloning on a dCS Upsampler Disconnect any 1394 interface cables If in doubt connect the DAC directly to the transport If you are updating a dCS Verona Disconnect ALL cables from the unit except the power cable Open the Menu on the unit to be updated and step through until the display shows CDUpdate Make sure the transport is in STOP mode Press the BIZ button to start the routine When the unit displays Cable connect a BNC cable from the Ext Ref Input to a BNC SPDIF di
84. tically slave to it The WClk indicator will flash while locking and stay on while Verdi is locked There is no data on the wordclock interface Use with 75 ohm co axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use A C coupled cables are not suitable All units feature an IEEE 1394 multi channel interface available on two 6 way 1394 connectors If there are more than eight 1394 sources in the chain Verdi can be made inactive using the Transmit menu item see page 22 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 s Wordclock 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 See IEEE 1394 Overview on page 44 for more information Do not connect both 1394 outputs to the same DAC or other destination equipment the interface system will be stuck in an endless loop and will not work This can be linked to similar connectors on other dCS units using a link cable All units linked in this way may be turned on or off or set to standby by pressing a single Power button or sending one Remote Control command Link cables are available from dCs Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site w
85. ting of a square wave the frequency of which is the sample rate Usually transmitted through co axial cable and BNC connectors Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCs Ltd Key to Cable Identification Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 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 Cable Type XLR Analogue RCA Phono Analogue XLR Digital AES3 BNC Digital RCA Phono Digital SPDIF Optical SPDIF IEEE 1394 Sync Link Wordclock AES Reference GPS Reference RS 232 Colour Style Brown solid Brown long dash Blue solid Pale blue solid Pale blue short dash Dark magenta solid Red solid Green solid Dark green solid Dark green long dash Dark green short dash Purple solid Table 10 Cable colours and styles Where more than one cable of any type is used in a drawing they can be identified by a coloured sleeve at the source and a coloured arrow head at the destination Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc English version email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 List of Tables Table 1 IEEE 1394 Interface Electrical Characteristics 40 Table 2 AES EBU Interfac
86. u you will find it more convenient to perform all the Menu operations in one go before finally closing the Menu SACD CD Selecting the layer on a hybrid disc With a hybrid disc loaded or playing the HYBD indicator will be lit you can select either the SACD or the CD layer using this menu This duplicates the SACD CD button on the Remote Control Open the Menu and step through until the display shows SACD CD Press the Select button to flip between SACD or CD When you have the option you want wait for the Menu to time out and the display to revert to its normal mode If the disc is not a hybrid the menu will display the disc type but you will not be able to change the setting Transmit Activating the 1394 Outputs At present the IEEE 1394 interface supports up to eight active DSD sources at any time If more are connected to the bus no more than eight may be active This situation will improve as industry standards stabilise The iransmit page allows Verdi to be left in DSD SACD output mode but with the 1394 interface inactive With most set ups you will not have to worry about this setting Set up the unit in DSD SACD mode with the 1394 interface connected to at least one other unit Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Transmit Press the Select button to flip between Active and Inactive When you have the option you want wait for the Menu to time out and the display to revert to its normal mode
87. ure the DAC is selected to the Verdi or La Scala channel Playing a CD the DAC output is monophonic e he source disk tape may actually be monophonic Channel Check Phase Check and Burn In do not work e Verdi only Check that the unit is set to CD mode and the DAC is NOT set to 1394 mode These features are disabled in SACD mode Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual dCs Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1 2x September 2004 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 57 If the Remote Control has not been used for a long time or has gradually lost range the batteries should be replaced see page 57 If you have just replaced the batteries but the unit still does not work check that the batteries are fitted the right way around see page 57 If two or more batteries were fitted the wrong way around the Remote Control may be permanently damaged If this occurs contact your dealer for advice For correct operation there must be a clear line of sight between the infrared transmitter at the end of the Remote Control and the remote control sensor in the main unit located on the left hand side of the display If the line of sight is blocked for ex
88. ww dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd SUC IMPORTANT Power switch IEC Power Inlet Mains Fuse September 2004 The Software Upgrade Connector is intended to be used by dCS service agents to load new software into Verdi Do not connect any other equipment to the SUC connector as this may damage both Verdi and the equipment so connected Do not operate Verdi with a PC connected Failure to observe this warning will void the unit s warranty and may cause unpleasant effects in your system The Power switch completely isolates the unit from the power supply In normal use set it to the On position I Set it to Off 0 during electrical storms or while you are away for a long period Use with a 3 pin IEC type power cable Replace only with a 20 x 5mm 500mA T HRC fuse Please see page 54 for replacement details Additional Information The rear panel displays the following information about the unit The manufacturer s name and address Supply voltage setting frequency range and rated power Model dCS Verdi The short form of the unit serial number We will need the serial number preferably the full serial number from the menu to give you support over the phone or to ship you software updates Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd
89. ww dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCs Ltd September 2004 Step 2 Playing a Disc Press the Stop Eject button The display will show Opening then Open Load a disc into the tray and either push the tray in gently or press the Eject button again The display will show Loading then Read TOC reading the table of contents from the disc The disc will be identified as a CD SACD or hybrid Either the CD or the SACD indicator will light along with the CONT indicator play all tracks in a continuous sequence If the disc is a hybrid the HYBD indicator and either the SACD or the CD indicator will light You can select the other layer by pressing the SACD CD button on the Remote Control the indicator will change to match this If the disc has disc text the TEXT indicator will light the disc title and artist s name will scroll across the display For all discs the number of tracks total playing time will be displayed followed by 0 stopped If you want to play an SACD select the 1394 input on the DAC If you want to play a CD select the DAC s PCM input that you connected in Step 1 Allow the DAC to lock and un mute Press the Play button Turn up the Volume to a comfortable level You should have audio If the disc has disc text the track name will scroll across the display For all discs the track number and elapsed time will be displayed Press the Play Pause button to pause
90. ys PowerDn and mutes the audio outputs to protect your loudspeakers from damage This may be caused by loose AC power wiring local power line overloads or heavy duty appliances like air conditioners If this message appears frequently other than when switching the unit off please consult your dealer If Verdi detects a fault during its power up test routine it will remain muted and display one of these messages DSPs Not Loaded 01 FPGAs Not loaded 02 Bad Checksum Press any key to attempt recovery 03 DSP Err1 04 This can be caused by power line transients occurring during system configuration For Bad Checksum press any button to try to clear the fault Otherwise try switching off waiting 20 seconds then switching on again If the fault persists please consult your dealer Manual filename Verdi Manual v1 2x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 2x dCS Ltd September 2004 Troubleshooting Guide If you experience difficulties when using your Verdi the following suggestions may help resolve the problem The unit fails to power up e 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 bution If there is a Power switch on the back panel ensure this is set to the On I position e Check the rated supply voltage shown on the rear of the unit match

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