Scarlatti Transport User Manual v1.0x
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1. and will invalidate the warranty Referring to the diagram below remove the power cable use a small flat bladed screwdriver to pry up the tab on the fuse carrier A and pull it out Push the blown fuse out of the clip in the carrier B and dispose of it Fit a new fuse in the clip C and push the carrier back into the unit so that it clicks home Spare fuses are provided with the unit N z fay Ey PE o Qi Cleaning the case The front and back panels of your dCS equipment are machined from very high grade aluminium Great care has been taken to create the finish of the aluminium throughout the engineering process from the raw solid material to the finished piece To remove loose dust or finger marks from the case we recommend that you use a clean dry lint free cloth To restore the finish on the front and back panels we recommend applying small quantities of a lanolin based cleaner using a clean dry lint free cloth and then wiping off Do not allow lanolin to collect around the buttons Small amounts of glass cleaner containing ammonia may be used to clean other surfaces but avoid spraying onto the connector contacts Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Limited Warranty General dCS warrants this product against2. should be recycled so please take it to an approved collection facility Which types of disc can be played compacr Commercially manufactured CDs can be played if they e are 12cm or 8cm round discs e are recorded with linear PCM digital audio data e carry the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo and meet the Red Book standard DIGITAL AUDIO AQ Commercially manufactured single layer SACDs or hybrid SACD CD discs can be played if they suPERAUDIOCD are 12cm or 8cm round discs e are recorded with DSD digital audio data on the SACD layer e carry the Super Audio CD logo and so meet the Scarlet Book standard CD R CD R or CD RW discs recorded with audio data in CD format may be playable but this depends on the disc the software and the burner used to record on the disc CD RW dCS Ltd cannot accept responsibility for any difficulty encountered while attempting to play such discs Which types of disc can NOT be played dCS Ltd cannot accept responsibility for any difficulty encountered while attempting to play the following types of disc e Scratched damaged or dirty discs e Printed or labelled CD Rs or discs contaminated with glue or other sticky substances These may get stuck inside the unit If this happens the warranty on the Transport will be void A service charge will be made for removing such discs e DVD CD G CD EXTRA PHOTO CD CD ROM or DVD ROM e Copy protected discs that do not conform to the R
3. tray Press again to close the CD tray PLAY PAUSE Button After a disc has been read press the PLAY PAUSE button E to start playing Press again to pause and again to resume playing FRV Button When a disc is playing press the Fast ReVerse button F to select the previous track or press and hold to jog back through the current track The Remote Control allows you to jog faster When the menu is open the Fast ReVerse button changes to the lt button used to page backwards through the menu FFW Button When a disc is playing press the Fast ForWard button G to select the next track or press and hold to jog forward through the current track The Remote Control allows you to jog faster When the menu is open the Fast ForWard button changes to the button used to page forwards through the menu MENU Button Press the MENU button H to open the menu select menu pages and change settings See the Menu section on page 15 for information on using the menu features Remote Control Receiver Aim the remote control handset towards the receiver I for best sensitivity Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 REAR PANEL RR AE A x t tt J K L BGD Figure 5 Rear panel AES Digital Outputs The AES1 an
4. will be either AES1 AES2 RCA1 RCA2 Toslink or BNC The DAC will lock to the source displaying in sequence 44 1k Locking 16 44 1 Connecting the SDIF interface e Connect the CH1 output on the Transport to the CH1 input on the DAC and the CH2 output to the CH2 input using two BNC cables Connect the Transport s Word Clock Out to the WCIk In connector on the DAC Ensure the cables are not swapped e Press the DAC Input button repeatedly until SDIF appears on the display The DAC will lock to the Transport displaying in 44 1k Locking 16 44 1 Proceed to Step 2 Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP 2 Choosing a Sync Mode So far the system has been set up to lock to the clock generated by the source If you are using the 1394 or SDIF interfaces the DAC will lock to a word clock generated by the Transport This is the simplest arrangement but it does not give the best sonic performance due to clock jitter Using the DAC in Master Mode If you have a Scarlatti Clock go to the next page You can reduce the jitter in your system by using the Scarlatti DAC in Master mode and slaving the Transport to it Scarlatti Transport i SDF CHE 7 gt Oae BRooesSEpH G BNC TOSLINK J Scarlatti DAC Dim 50 60 Hz S
5. 0x June 2008 TRANSPORT SETTINGS Menu CD SACD A PCM EasyPlay When playing a hybrid disc the Layer page allows you to select either the CD or SACD layer The active layer will be shown as dark the other layer will be greyed out While changing layers and re reading the disc Please wait is displayed The PCM Enable page turns the PCM outputs AES RCA BNC Toslink amp SDIF off and on The X shows the outputs are turned off This gives a quieter electrical environment when you are using the 1394 interface only Remember to turn the PCM outputs on again if you want to use them The EasyPlay system automatically selects the right DAC input to suit the type of disc being played When the system is powered up the Transport examines the interconnections between units then stores a setup for CD and a setup for SACD There are 3 options e EasyPlay Off disables the automatic switching You will need to set the DAC input to match the type of disc being played e EasyPlay Full sets the DAC to the 1394 input whether a CD or SACD is played e EasyPlay SACD selects the 1394 input when an SACD is played and a PCM input when a CD is played If at any time the EasyPlay system does not appear to be working properly switch the Transport off and on again to re initialise the system This will also be necessary if you change the interconnections between the units The Factory Reset menu page resets the unit to standard settings These
6. 1 Selecting a Digital Output Whether you are playing a CD or an SACD the 1394 interface carries DSD data and all of the PCM outputs carry CD format data Most owners connect the 1394 interface only but some prefer to listen to CDs in the native 16 bit 44 1kS s format Connecting the IEEE 1394 interface e Connect one 1394 output on the Transport to one 1394 input on the DAC Also connect the Wordclock Out on the Transport to the Wordclock In connector on the DAC e Press the DAC Input button repeatedly until 1394 or dCS STT is displayed The DAC may display Wait No WClk or Search messages if the unit is still settling then in sequence Clk OK Locking DSD If you have more than one source connected to the 1394 bus it may be necessary to use the Input button to select the 1394 source you want to listen to Scarlatti Transport DIGITAL a E z gt Co 6 SOIF 6 suc AA 20 Vol Ne BNC TOSLINK Scarlatti DAC Balanced or Unbalanced Analogue Outputs To pre or power amplifier inputs Figure 1 Basic setup Connecting a Single AES or SPDIF output e Connect one of the outputs on the Transport to the matching input on the DAC using a suitable cable e Press the DAC Input button repeatedly until your chosen input is displayed This
7. EP 1 Selecting a Digital Output 8 Connecting the IEEE 1394 interface 8 Connecting a Single AES or SPDIF output 8 Connecting the SDIF interface 8 STEP 2 Choosing a Sync Mode 9 Using the DAC in Master Mode 9 Using a Master Clock 10 STEP 3 Playing a Disc 11 Front Panel seanna AARAA AANE AR AAAA EA NAAA EAA KAEA AAAA AEA AAAA AEAEE 12 CD Tray 12 Display 12 POWER Button 13 STOP EJECT Button 13 PLAY PAUSE Button 13 FRV Button 13 FFW Button 13 MENU Button 13 Remote Control Receiver 13 Rear Paneli adora 14 AES Digital Outputs 14 SPDIF Digital Outputs 14 SDIF Digital Interface 14 Word Clock Input Output 14 1394 Interface 14 SUC Connector 14 Mains inlet 14 The M nu iii cela cme ei iii alal iii a laicale 15 Using the Menu 16 INFORMATION Menu 17 TRANSPORT SETTINGS Menu 18 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu 18 SIGNAL GENERATOR Menu 19 Specilicationi traina 20 Maintenance and Suppott iniiiari rinite 21 Service and Maintenance 21 Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse 21 Cleaning the case 21 Limited Warranty 22 If you need more help 23 Software History 23 Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 USING THE dCS Scarlatti Transport FOR THE FIRST TIME Congratulations on purchasing your dCS Scarlatti Transport Before using your unit please read this section and the Step by Step Guide This will enable you to set the unit up quickl
8. FFW or FRV button to skip to the next track or the previous track e Hold down the FFW or FRV button to run through the track at double speed To go faster use the lt lt or gt gt buttons on the Remote to select 2x 4x or 8x speed see the Pronto Remote manual for details e Press the Stop Eject button to stop the disc Press it again to open the tray The Pronto Remote Control gives access to other features such as track number selection repeat track or disc and programming a track sequence The next step is crucial sit back and enjoy the music When you have finished listening you can either keep the system warm by setting it to Sleep mode press the Power button briefly or switch off hold down the Power button until POWER OFF is displayed then release Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 FRONT PANEL lagosse Scarlatti sl A gt O g m Q gt Figure 4 Front panel CD Tray When loading a CD or SACD into the CD tray A ensure the disc is central with the label upwards and is seated correctly Display In normal use the display B is split into 5 areas When stopped the number of tracks on the disc is shown When playing or paused the current track number is Total elapsed time or Total remaining time or shown
9. OW gt FUSE Ts00maL Balanced or Unbalanced Analogue Outputs To pre or power amplifier inputs Figure 2 Using the Scarlatti Transport with the DAC in Master Mode e Use the DAC s Input button to select the input you want to use e Connect the DAC s Word Clock Out connector to the Transports Word Clock In connector The Transport will lock to the clock and display Sync e Use the DAC s Sync button to set the DAC to Master mode see the Master icon below and allow the system to re lock Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Using a Master Clock Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 The performance can be improved further by adding a Scarlatti Clock to the system as shown below Scarlatti Transport DIGITAL OUTPUTS VA _ _ OO AES 1 AES2 RCA BN z XN TOSLINK chi WORDCLOCK OUTPUTS REF IN 6000 1994 HW Scarlatti DAC Balanced or Unbalanced Analogue Outputs To pre or power amplifier inputs Figure 3 Using the Scarlatti Transport DAC and Clock together e Use t
10. Track or disc time Track elapsed time or i hours minutes seconds Track remaining time 20 01 19 21 7 Elapsed The type of disc or hybrid disc This symbol indicates the mechanism status layer SACD or CD Stop Play Pause Fast Forward etc Sync is displayed when the Transport is locked to an external Word Clock appears greyed out while locking is in progress or if the clock cannot be recognised PGM is displayed when a track sequence is programmed Details of the menu displays are shown in the Menu section on page 15 Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 POWER Button To switch on ensure the rear panel switch is set to and press the POWER button C on the front panel once Note that the unit cannot be turned on from the remote control To set the unit to sleep mode press the POWER button once The main display will turn off the LED over the button will illuminate and the mechanism will stop but the unit will remain close to running temperature Press again to return to normal operation To switch off hold down the POWER button for about 5 seconds until POWER OFF appears on the display then release it If the tray is open it will close automatically When the menu is open press the POWER button to close the menu STOP EJECT Button Press the STOP EJECT button D to stop playing a disc Press again to open the CD
11. act your dealer If they cannot resolve the issue contact your national distributor Manufactured by dCs Ltd Mull House Great Chesterford Court Great Chesterford Saffron Walden CB10 1PF UK www dcsltd co uk This user manual may be downloaded free of charge from our web site A bound copy of this manual may be ordered from dCs Software History dCS products make extensive use of software configurable chips FPGAs and DSPs This gives us the ability to update our products to add extra features update digital interface standards or make performance improvements by loading new software Occasionally a hardware upgrade may be necessary also to increase the capacity of the electronics add extra connectors or extra front panel controls Please note that not all software updates make an earth shattering change You should have a clear idea of what you expect to gain before updating to the latest issue We recommend that you keep your software up to date Check the dCS web site for the latest software updates This manual is for Scarlatti Transport software version 1 0x Issue 1 00 The first issue Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version
12. are Layer to SACD PCM Enable to On EasyPlay to Full Display to On Brightness to maximum Contrast to 60 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu Da Set the display Brightness to a comfortable level Set the display Contrast to a comfortable level Runs a Display Test routine which flashes all the indicators and the main display Turns the main display on and off Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 SIGNAL GENERATOR Menu IS 10 ye Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc Runs a Channel Check routine to test the system for swapped channels A tone is output on the left channel only while the display shows Left then the right channel only while the display shows Right If the these are the wrong way around the left and right channels are swapped somewhere in your system Runs a Phase Check routine to test the system for phase reversals Noise is output in phase on both channels while the display shows In Phase Press the MENU button the noise on the right channel is inverted while the display shows Out of Phase The first burst should produce a central image the second burst should not If these are the wrong way around one channel in your system is phase inverted Press the lt or gt button to stop the test and return to the menu Runs a Burn In procedure to condition your system The unit displays Burn In C
13. aution Loud then outputs modulated pink noise that ramps up slowly in level Press the MENU or buttons to stop the procedure Please ensure that the volume level is reasonable as careless use of the Burn n routine can damage your amplifiers and loudspeakers dCS will not be liable for such damage English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x SPECIFICATION Mechanism type Digital outputs Clocking Size and weight Power requirements June 2008 Dual laser CD SACD mechanism IEEE 1394 interface on 2x 6 way connectors The interface outputs dCS encrypted DSD 1 bit data at 2 822MS s 2x AES EBU on 3 pin male XLR connectors Each outputs CD format data 16 bits at 44 1kS s whether a CD or SACD is playing 2x SPDIF on 1x RCA Phono and 1x BNC connectors Each outputs CD format data whether a CD or SACD is playing 1x SPDIF optical on a Toslink connector outputs CD format data whether a CD or SACD is playing 1x SDIF 2 interface on 2x BNC connectors outputs CD format data whether a CD or SACD is playing Word Clock Output on 1x BNC connector With the transport in Master mode a TTL compatible 44 1kHz word clock derived from the internal crystal oscillator is available on this output The calibration accuracy when shipped is 10ppm not temperature compensated Calibration usually remains stable for several years but this is not guaranteed Word Clock Input on 1x BNC connect
14. d AES2 outputs J are identical and output CD format data 16 bits at 44 1kS s whether a CD or SACD is playing They do NOT act as a Dual AES pair SPDIF Digital Outputs The unit features 3 co ax SPDIF outputs labelled RCA K and BNC L as well as an optical SPDIF output on a Toslink connector M Pull out the dust cover before using the Toslink input All of them output CD format whether a CD or SACD is playing SDIF Digital Interface The SDIF interface outputs CD format data whether a CD or SACD is playing The interface consists of two data inputs labelled CH1 and CH2 N Word Clock Input Output The WCLK In connector O will accept standard 44 1kHz word clock from a master clock or a DAC in master mode Once the unit has locked to the clock Sync appears on the display The WCLK Out connector P carries a 44 1kHz word clock Word clock is used for synchronisation only it does not carry digital data 1394 Interface The IEEE 1394 interface Q outputs encrypted DSD data 1394 interfaces are great for carrying lots of digital data but are very poor at transmitting a stable clock so a separate Word Clock connection is required The two 1394 ports are identical they can be used as data outputs or as a loop through Note that the 1394 bus must not be connected in a loop as this will prevent the system initialising SUC Connector The SUC connector R is an RS232 interface primarily used to remotely control the unit duri
15. dCS Scarlatti Transport Upsampling CD SACD Transport User Manual Software Release 1 0x June 2008 Data Conversion Systems Ltd 2007 Price UK 8 00 Euro 12 00 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in or introduced into a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of dCS Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and whilst it is checked for accuracy no liabilities can be accepted for errors ACS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd Company registered in England No 2072115 dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc Page 2 English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 CONTENTS COMOMEER E 3 Using the dCS Scarlatti Transport for the first time iii 4 What s in the box 4 Safety Notice 4 Mains Voltage Setting 4 Power Cables 4 Mains Regenerators 4 Positioning the unit 5 Disposal at end of life 5 Which types of disc can be played 5 Which types of disc can NOT be played 5 Laser Radiation 6 Condensation 6 Step by Step Guide urine 7 Preliminaries 7 ST
16. defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date the unit was originally shipped from dCS During the warranty period dCS will repair or at our absolute discretion replace a faulty product Warranty repairs must only be carried out by dCS or our authorised service agents Please contact your dealer if your unit requires service Your dealer should have completed on your behalf an Owner Registration form at the time of sale and returned it to dCS On receipt of the Owner Registration form dCS will add your contact details to our customer database dCS will use this information for warranty purposes only we will not contact you directly for reasons relating to sales and marketing This warranty applies to the original owner Warranty Exclusions The Warranty does not cover wear and tear The Warranty on this product will be void if the product is misused in any way any unauthorised modifications or repairs are carried out the product is not used in accordance with the Operating Conditions stated in this manual the product is serviced or repaired other than by 4CS or our authorised service agents the product is operated without a mains earth or ground connection the unit is returned inadequately packed dCS reserve the right to apply a service charge if a product returned for warranty repair is found to be operating correctly or if a product is returned without a returns number being issued This warran
17. ed Book CD standard may not play correctly or may not play at all Such discs are not CDs they are optical discs that have been recorded with digital audio data They should not carry the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo but some do If you encounter any difficulty playing such discs please contact the disc manufacturer and demand a genuine CD in exchange Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Laser Radiation dCS Scarlatti Transport is a Class 1 Laser Product it complies with U S FDA 21CFR subchapter J In normal use there is no risk of exposure to laser radiation The case should only be opened by authorised service personnel The case protects the user from indirect exposure to visible and invisible laser radiation as well as risk of electric shock Condensation If the Transport is cold and is moved into a warm room condensation will form inside the unit This interferes with normal operation Remove the Transport from its packaging and let it stand for 1 2 hours to allow it to reach room temperature and the condensation to evaporate Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP BY STEP GUIDE This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation Preliminaries The Menu Setup Guide sheet details the menu structure a
18. he DAC s Input button to select the input you want to use e Connect one of the Clock s Word Clock Outputs to the Word Clock Inputs of the Transport and DAC e Use the Clock s Frequency button to set the outputs to 44 1kHz to suit the Transport The Transport will lock to the clock and display Sync e Use the DAC s Sync button to set the DAC to WClk mode see the Word Clock icon below and allow the system to re lock Dd milam Please consult the Clock manual for more information on using a Master Clock Proceed to Step 3 Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP 3 Playing a Disc e Press the Stop Eject button The display will show OPEN e Load a CD or SACD into the tray with the label upwards and either push the tray in gently or press the Stop Eject button again The display will show CLOSE then LOADING The disc type will be identified either CD or SACD appear on the display along with the number of tracks and the total playing time The Transport will play the SACD layer of a hybrid disc by default but you can select the CD layer instead using the Remote or the menu e Press the Play button Turn up the Volume to a comfortable level You should have audio For all discs the disc type and elapsed time will be displayed e Press the Play Pause button to pause playing press again to resume playing e Press the
19. nd details the two most common set ups For digital interfaces use with cables designed for digital audio e for AES EBU interfaces use 1100 screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector for SDIF Word Clock or SPDIF BNC interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with BNC plugs for SPDIF RCA interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs for TOSLINK optical interfaces use Toslink fibre optic cables for IEEE 1394 interfaces use the IEEE 1394 cable provided with the unit Switch on the rest of the system first Connect the power cable supplied to the power inlet on the Transport rear panel plug the other end into a convenient power outlet Please do not use an excessively heavy or inflexible power cable as this may damage the power inlet connector Press the Power button and wait about 30 seconds while the Transport configures itself The display will show in sequence Scarlatti and No Disc If the unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state you can reset it as follows Press the Menu button press the button once then the Menu button again to display the Transport Settings menu Press the lt button repeatedly to highlight the Factory Reset menu page Press the Menu button and wait a few seconds while the unit resets itself Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 STEP
20. ng automated testing Please contact dCS for advice on using this interface with a household automation system Note that we recommend using infra red remote control instead Mains inlet Power is connected via a standard IEC320 connector S protected by a fuse T and isolated by a 2 pole power switch U Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 THE MENU Press Step gt to move along the Menu press lt Step to move back MENU Press Select to set a menu option or change options Versi Contact une CDUpdat ersion ontac singan pdate gt V X XX eA WY CG Update Starts software update from a dCs CD ao Displays the unit status Displays the loaded software Displays dCS issues and contact details serial number PCM Enable Factory Reset A PCM Turns the PCM outputs on off Easy Play EasyPlay Restores standard factory settings Sets the mode of the automatic input switching Selects format for playing hybrid discs Display Settings Test Display Contrast Turns the main display on off Adjusts the display contrast Runs a display test routine Sets the display brightness Signal Generator I A ons DAC amp Transport ONLY Phase Check Channel Check Outputs t
21. one on L channel only then R channel only Outputs noise on both channels then inverts R Outputs modulated pink noise to burn in your system Filename Scarlatti Transport Manu Figure 6 The menu sequence ial v1_Ox doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Using the Menu The menu gives the user access to a range of additional features It also allows new features and performance enhancements to be added at a later date by software upgrades The menu is controlled by four buttons Press the MENU button to open the menu or select a setting Press the button to page forward through the menu Press the lt button pages backward through the menu Press the POWER button to close the menu or just wait 5 seconds Alternatively use the remote control to access the menu Use the Menu Guide sheet to help you find the right menu Each unit in the range has either three or four top level menu pages The INFORMATION menu gives software issues serial number contact details and unit set up details A x Each model has a different SETTINGS menu which allows you to set some features that are not directly accessible from the front panel The DISPLAY SETTINGS menu is used to adjust and test the display The SIGNAL GENERATOR menu on the Transport and DAC only contains test and set up routines Use the button to move the highlight to the menu you want then p
22. or accepts standard word clock at 44 1kHz Sensitive to TTL levels Lock range is 300ppm 510mm 20 0 long x 425mm 16 7 deep x 135mm 5 3 high Allow extra depth for cable connectors 19 6kg 43 2Ibs Internally set to either 100 115 120 220 or 230 240V AC 49 62Hz Power consumption 25W typical 40W maximum These specifications are subject to change without notice Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Service and Maintenance dCS audio products are designed not to need regular maintenance and contain no user serviceable parts apart from the mains fuse If your unit is damaged in any way please contact your dealer Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse There is a mains fuse below the power inlet accessible from the outside of the unit If the fuse blows it may be changed by the user The current consumption of the unit is very low so it only blows if power surges occur or there is a fault in the unit Usually power surges cause no other damage but if the fuse blows repeatedly on replacement some other damage will have been done and the unit must be returned to dCS for repair Fuse type 20 x 5mm T0 5 amp L fuse If the fuse should fail it is essential that it is replaced with one of the same type and rating Failure to do so could result in damage to the unit risk of fire or electric shock
23. ress the MENU button to select it The next menu level down is displayed Use the button to move the highlight to the menu page you want then press the MENU button to display the information or change the setting gt Select the exit icon E to go back to the previous menu level Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 INFORMATION Menu The Version page displays the software versions loaded in the unit and the full serial V X XX number Please have this information ready if you contact your dealer for any reason The Contact page displays dCS web site URL email address telephone and fax Www numbers If you have any difficulty please contact your dealer for help first The Transport Information page displays the unit status Area No disc CD SACD Sled OK Clamp OK Tray OK PCM outputs on off Mech Version Ox xx Use the lt buttons to scroll down the list and press the MENU button to exit Update The CD Update feature allows you to load new software into your system Please follow the instructions supplied with the update CD carefully If you accidentally start a CD Update switch off the unit at the back panel switch wait 10 seconds then switch on again The software will not have been changed Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1
24. the unit reset Using the unit with the wrong mains setting for your local supply may result in serious damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty Do not attempt to reset the voltage yourself Power Cables If you wish to use a power cable other than the one supplied please ensure that it is a good fit to the mains inlet and is not so heavy and inflexible as to place strain on the mains inlet Mains Regenerators We do not recommend the use of mains regenerators However if you do wish to use a mains regenerator with variable voltage and frequency we recommend that you set the voltage to match your local voltage and the frequency to either 50Hz or 60Hz ONLY Damage caused to your Scarlatti Transport by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a malfunctioning mains regenerator is not covered by the warranty Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 Positioning the unit Units in the Scarlatti range are designed to be mounted on separate shelves of a rack and must NOT be stacked directly on top of each other Place each unit on a firm vibration free base allowing convenient connection to the other parts of your system To prevent overheating we recommend that you leave some free space around the unit to allow for ventilation Disposal at end of life The symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as normal household waste It
25. ty covers parts and labour only it does not cover shipping charges or tax duty Our dealers or distributors are NOT authorised to extend the terms of this warranty 4CS cannot accept responsibility for any attempt to do so Products re sold by dCS on a used basis may be subject to reduced warranty terms Obtaining Service Should you encounter a problem contact your authorised dCS dealer for advice quoting the model the full serial number software version number and giving a detailed description of the fault Your dealer will advise you fully on actions that need to be taken When returning a unit the original packaging should be used to avoid transit damage Replacement packaging sets may be purchased from dCs During the Warranty period there will normally be no charge for parts or labour Operating Conditions The supply voltage must remain within 10 of the A C voltage specified on the back panel The supply frequency must be in the range 49Hz to 62Hz Ambient temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F non condensing Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators air ducts power amplifiers or direct strong sunlight e If in doubt the easy test is the unit is happy to work anywhere a human is Filename Scarlatti Transport Manual v1_0x doc English version dCS Scarlatti Transport User Manual Software Issue 1 0x June 2008 If you need more help In the first instance you should cont
26. y and safely with your hi fi system From time to time dCS will release updated software on CD that you can install yourself using the CD Update feature Please check our web site occasionally to see if new Scarlatti software is available or consult your dealer What s in the box Check that the box contains the following items dCS Scarlatti Transport Manual and Menu Setup Guide Power cable 1394 cable BNC cable 2 spare fuses Pronto Remote Control Handset Battery pack Battery Charger and Manual Notify your dealer as soon as possible if anything is missing or damaged We suggest that you retain the original packaging for possible future use If this is not possible replacement packaging can be ordered from dCS or our distributors Details can be found on our web site at www dcsltd co uk Safety Notice Your dCS Scarlatti Transport contains no user serviceable parts DO NOT attempt to open the case as there are potentially dangerous voltages present inside In the event of the unit developing a fault please contact your dealer in the first instance Mains Voltage Setting Before connecting the power cable to the unit for the first time please check that it has been set to the correct operating voltage for your mains supply The unit s voltage setting is shown on the label beside the mains inlet on the rear panel If this does not match your local supply voltage DO NOT attempt to use the unit Contact your dealer to have
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