Digital-Player 541 User manual
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1. Prog button switches the Digital Player 541 between operating mode and pro gramming mode In the programming mode you may adjust the Digital Player 541 to your individual requirements Select K The Select knob controls the functions Track select Volume Control Play Pause Input Select and is used for the Programming The behaviour of the Select knob changes depending on the activated Source Mode Page 11 soulution nature of sound Source Mode CD SACD Q LN QO pron w Gres Source Mode DAC Page 12 Volume Mode ON Track select 5 4 1 Play Pause 5 4 3 Change to Volume Control Mode Volume Control 5 4 4 Volume Mode ON Input Select 5 4 2 Change to Volume Control Mode Volume Control 5 4 4 Volume Mode OFF Track select 5 4 1 Play Pause 5 4 3 no function no function Volume Mode OFF Input Select 5 4 2 no function no function 5 4 1 5 4 2 5 4 3 5 4 4 Digital Player 541 User manual Track select Rotating the Select knob allows selecting a new track Rotating to the right will in crease the track number rotating to the left will decrease the track number After 3 seconds the newly selected track will be played Input Select Rotating the Select knob allows selecting the digital input HES EEL Display in D A Converter Display in DA Converter Mode for Input SPDIF Mode for Input AES EB2. 2 A 10 Q DC 100 kHz 0 002 140 dB 0 80 dB 9 0 9 gt dB SPDIF 500 mV p p AES EBU 5 V p p SPDIF 75 Q AES EBU 110 Q 0 3 5 Vp p SPDIF 75 2 AES EBU 110 Q 100 ppm 0 4 2 5 V 24 bit 192 kHz 0 4 2 5 V 24 bit 192 kHz 12 V Page 21 soulution nature of sound 13 Dimensions gt 143 mm 387mm 448 mm 0 i soulution 442 mm re lace with same fuse t pe soulution 540 220N 24 5v SOME h je2ujauu s sjndino ure goujeunu se sindjno uiep Digital Inputs 381 mm 442 mm Page 22 Spemot AG Industriestrasse 7O CH 465 Dulliken www soulution audio com info soulution audio com soulution natuce of sound part no 92142
3. Digital Player 541 User manual soulution natuce of sound Digital Player 541 User manual Dear client We are proud that you decided yourself for a soulution product You have acquired a product with outstanding sonic performance which you will enjoy for many years We understand your eagerness to get started but even though please study this manual step by step before you integrate the Digital Player 541 in your High Fideli ty system This manual contains also useful tips for the optimisation of your overall HiFi system If there are any questions regarding the start up or operation of your Digital Player 541 please do not hesitate to contact your dealer Have fun your soulution Team Page l soulution Page 2 nature of sound CE Declaration of Conformity Spemot AG declares that this product is in conformance with the following direc tives and standards Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EG EN IEC 60065 2002 Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EG EN 55013 2001 EN 55020 2002 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN61000 3 3 1995 FCC Notice Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are de signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accorda
4. U Play Pause In Source Mode CD SACD pressing the Select knob for less than 0 5 seconds will switch the Digital Player 541 between Play and Pause If the drawer is open while pressing the Select knob for less than 0 5 seconds the drawer will be closed and the Digital Player 541 starts to play track 1 of the inserted CD SACD Display while playing a Display for Pause CD SACD Volume Control If the Volume Mode has been activated a long push on the select knob will bring the Digital Player 541 in Volume Control Mode Rotating the select knob will change the volume After a timeout of approx 3 seconds the Volume Control Mode Is deactivated This ensures that the volume is changed only by purpose Page 13 soulution 5 4 5 9 9 Page nature of sound LIE LIPIE 14 Display in Volume Control Display after deactivating Display after deactivating Mode the Volume Control Mode the Volume Control Mode in in SACD CD Player Mode D A Converter Mode The volume as well as the balance setting is only displayed in the Volume Control Mode Programming In programming mode the Select knob is used for the selection of the program functions and the function values Display IR Receiver L The display shows all relevant information for operating your Digital Player 541 Program Mode Digital Player 541 User manual The 541 SACD Player can be adjusted to your individual setup It is already pro grammed with defau
5. With the program function RS 232 Interface H The 560 D A Converter can be remote controlled through the RS232 interface All functions can be controlled and relevant information is provided to the control unit Type label 1 The type label shows the serial number and the nominal power consumption Page 541 9 soulution SM Ou Page 10 nature of sound Front panel soulution 541 Power J The Power button defines the operating condition ON or OFF red LEDs The audio circuits remain disconnected from the outputs until it is switched on STARTING HES EBL pure Display OFF condition Display during start up Display in operation We suggest switching the 541 SACD Player to standby OFF while not listening to music Power consumption 0 5 W Unplug the 541 SACD Player from the mains before you manipulate with cables before cleaning during thunder storms or before you leave for longer periods Open I The Open button opens or closes the drawer of the Digital Player 541 If a CD SACD Is playing the first push on the Open button will stop the mechanism the second push will open the drawer In Source Mode DAC the mechanism can not be opened Duo 5 4 Digital Player 541 User manual OPEHING LOSING Display while opening the Display while closing the Display while playing a mechanism drawer of the mechanism CD SACD Never close the drawer by hand Prog J The
6. al to analog converter requires an analog low pass filter in its output in order to suppress high frequency noise and aliasing sig nals which adds phase shifts for higher frequencies Despite its relatively high cut off frequency of 120kHz the analog 3 order Bessel filter of the 541 shows a phase shift of up to 15 in the audio band A powerful DSP does pre correct these potential phase errors in the digital signal Once the signal passes the D A converter stages and its related low pass filter these errors get cancelled out The phase error of the resulting analog music signal remains below 1 20Hz 100kHz The Zero Phase Technology brings you even closer to the beauty of the source material Clock and PLL Phase Lock Loop Utmost precision of the clock signal is a must have for a top class D A Conversion Synchronisation to external digital data requires a clock PLL that must adapt itself very fast to eventual changes of the external data Output stage The output stage is optimised for velocity precision and impulse current rating Thanks to its low output impedance of 10 and Class A operation the output stage is stable on every load also long cables are driven without problems The output stage Is a completely symmetrical design Power Supply The Digital Player 541 has two strictly separated power supply units which are combined with a multistage filtering network for lowest mutual interferences The supply voltages for th
7. atteries 2 x AAA Open the battery tray on the rear side Insert the batteries into the tray as indicated Ensure correct polarity of the batteries Close the tray with corresponding screw Dispose the exhausted batteries E Page 18 Trouble shooting Error No display No music POWER FAIL OVERCURRENT Digital Player 541 User manual Action Check the cabling to the mains supply Eventually replace the fuse Check gt the cabling to the source components and the amplifier If proper input has been selected if the source component is in MUTE if the amplifier is switched on GUL In case of a short circuit in the power supply the unit switch es off automatically The display shows POWERFAIL If the current at the output is higher than 0 2 A the MUTE function is activated and the display shows OVERCURRENT If you cannot identify the error please disconnect the 541 SACD Player from the mains supply and contact your soulution dealer Service If your soulution product needs service please contact your soulution dealer For fur ther information see www soulution audio com Page 19 soulution 10 11 Page 20 nature of sound Safety functions Overcurrent For currents gt 0 2 Ampere at the output the 541 SACD Player shuts down automatically Power supply The power supply is monitored for correct operation In case of an error the 541 gets shut down automatically Fuse Mode
8. e a soft and dry towel We suggest using a nonabrasive microfi ber towel Please do not use any solvents or liquidities Service by a qualified person required if the mains cable or the mains connectors are damaged foreign substances or liquidity have entered the 541 the 541 has seen rain the 541 seems to malfunction the 541 has fallen to the floor or the housing is damaged GUO 4 1 1 Digital Player User manual Scope of delivery and packing Please check the scope of delivery Digital Player 541 Remote Control Mains cable User manual Rear panel Ep E Out Link In RS 232 220v 24 SAGA le S Nr 3 C XXXX soulution 560 45 Spen ol AG CH 337 Culliker pEoujeunu se SINGING uie Jess 29s A B GHDEF C C Mains A Connect the 541 SACD Player with the mains supply In standby the 541 has a power consumption of 0 5W red LEDs in display A Only switch off the mains if your 541 SACD Player is in standby LINK B Connect the LINK In of the 541 SACD Player with the LINK Out of your soulution preamplifier LINK Out allows including further components in the LINK network Page 541 7 soulution Page 8 nature of sound Output C Due to the extraordinary load stability of the output stage also long cables can be used with no reduction of sound quality For long cables we recommend using the balanced connectors For short cable lengths also unbalanced cables represent a hig
9. e analog section are stabilised in several stages for mini mal deviations Page 541 5 soulution nature of sound Page 6 Safety advice User manual Mains supply Cabling Transport Packing Operation Cleaning Service Follow the safety advices gt Keep this user manual Exclusively use 3 phase power cords with ground conductor Unplug the 541 from the mains in the following cases gt before you manipulate with cables before cleaning during thunder storms before you leave for longer periods Uy While manipulating with cables the 541 has to remain discon nected from the mains Wrong cabling may cause damages to your 541 amplifier and loudspeakers Excessive volumes due to inappropriate handling may cause hearing damages Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart Is used use caution when moving cart apparatus combination to avoid Injury or tip over In order to omit condensation of water inside your 541 SACD Player let it warm up within the packing Please keep the original packing for future transports Never run your 41 SACD Player with opened housing with closed cooling slots with high ambient temperatures gt 40 C close to heat sources like radiators etc with extremely high humidity for example in humid cellars close to water Sink bathtub or similar equipment UULU Us
10. h quality connection top quality cable and optimal layout prerequisite Digital Input D The 541 SACD Player has three digital input connectors SPDIF AES EBU and Toslink Digital data PCM up until 24Bit 192kHz can be received LAN E optional The 541 SACD Player can receive digital audio data from your local area network It will be seen by media servers as UPnP AV DLNA Media Renderer device Following file formats are supported File format FLAC Free Losless Audio Codec WAV Waveform Audio File Format MP3 Mpeg Audio Layer 3 ALAC Apple Lossless Audio Codec AAC Advanced Audio Coding AIFF Audio Interchange File Format DSF and DFF DSD stream file DXD Digital eXtreme Definition Bit depth 16 24 bit 16 24 bit 16 24 bit 16 24 bit 16 24 bit 16 24 bit bit 24 bit sampling rate 44 1 192 kHz 44 192 kHz 44 192 kHz 44 192 kHz 44 1 192 kHz 44 192 kHz 2 82 5 64 MHz 352 8 kHz 4 1 2 4 2 Digital Player User manual USB Audio F The readable file formats depend mainly on the used player software The following formats can be received by the 541 SACD Player File format Bit depth Sampling rate PCM WAV AIFF FLAC etc 16 24 bit 32 96 kHz Digital Output G The 541 SACD Player has 3 digital output connectors SPDIF RCA AES EBU Toslink Connect your favourite digital output with the digital input of your external D A Converter
11. imal volume can be limited In the value domain the volume level does not change Function Values lt 9 0 9 gt BALAHCE TU pl NORM LINK SIBHERI HMODE LIME amp m SPDIF AES EBU STIHRI IHPUT Optical USB IH 11 Ethernet OFF ON DIGITRL OLT aH d low BRIGHTHESS 2 medium REMUOTE i0 e a 3 fee LOAD DEFAULT VES d Digital Player 541 User manual Remarks Defines the level difference between left and right channel NORM gt OFF Standby LINK Depending on Link System Defines which input shall be active after start up De activates the digital outputs Adjusts the brightness of the display Defines the IR identification of the 560 The remote control has to be adjusted accordingly Loads the default values bold for all functions Page 17 soulution nature of sound 7 Remote control Taste Pre DAC Mode CD Mode 1 IR transmitter Operation until 5m distance and angel of 45 2 3 A V Volume 4 DIM Il Volume Dim Play Pause 5 6 4 gt Select Next Previous track Enter Function for Program Mode 8 P De activates Program Mode 9 x Mute 10 ON OFF 11 4 Open Close 12 PRE Activates PRE Mode 13 CD Activates CD Mode Change of Remote Ctrl ID Press the respective buttons for approx 5 seconds gt IDI 6 gt 5 6 10 gt ID2 6 gt 5 x 9 Exchange of b
12. l 220 240 V AA T 250V micro fuse 5x20mm Model 100 120 V AA T 250V micro fuse 5x20mm Warranty All soulution products are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for five years from date of purchase The guarantee is void if the product has been subject to misuse or negligence or has been modified repaired or opened by a non authorised person without written au thorisation of Spemot AG For the return transport to our premises please use exclusively the original packag ing Transport damages are not subject to this guarantee repairs will be charged We recommend effecting transport insurance If you do not posses the original packaging no more please contact your soulution dealer Basic repairs may be completed by your soulution dealer Please clarify whether he is able to do the work before you send the product back to us 12 Specifications Nominal voltage Digital Player 541 User manual Model 220 240V 50 60 Hz 220 240 V Model 100 120V 50 60 Hz 100 120 V Power consumption OFF standby ON Main Out Output voltage Peak Output Current Impedance Frequency response Distortion THD Signal to Noise Ratio Volume range Balance range Digital Out Output Voltage Output Impedance Digital In sensitivity Input Impedance PLL control range USB Input voltage Data Ethernet Input voltage Data LINK System 0 5 W 50 W Balanced XLR 4 Vrms Unbalanced RCA 2 Vrms 0
13. lt settings Further programming is not mandatory We recommend to adjust the Start Volume and to set the Max Volume S n C ro T NN C pouer Function Push on the Prog button activates the Program Mode Timeout after 10 seconds Rotating of the Select knob allows selecting the desired Program Function Push on the Select knob for approval of the selected function Now the value domain of the selected Pro gram Function is active red LEDs in display Rotating of the Select knob allows for adjusting the de sired value Push on the Select knob for approval of the respective value Push on the Prog button deactivates the Program Mode Timeout after 10 seconds Page 15 soulution nature of sound 6 1 Program Functions Function SULIECE MODE Ereng i REPFEHT Disc TINEA AULE TREE FID i POLARITY Loe 3 LL LINE NODE aH d SIHERT UDLLIME Aum g RR LOLLIME est Page 16 Values CD SACD DAC Track Disc Random OFF TRCK FWD TRCK BWD DISC FWD DISC BWD O 180 ON OFF 1 30 50 50 80 Remarks Defines the source mode Defines the repeat mode Defines the time mode Defines the polarity of the signal 0 no inversion 180 left amp right inverted De activates the Volume Mode Defines the Start Volume level In the value domain it changes to the Start Volume level The max
14. nce with the instructions may cause harm ful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures adjust or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver connect the equipment into a mains outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Disposal According to the Directive 2002 96 EG of the European Parliament used consumer electro technical appliances have to be disposed separately and have to be indicated with the following symbol EE In the case of disposal of this component please do so in conformity with legal and environmental regulations Digital Player 541 User manual Table of contents WOON AD OBWN rn SCI Al HPS AIL gt ERROR 4 Safety advice VEMMERRRRRIRKFKERKMKRKKRKkK tU BEKMKMAKRKKMNNKRRO QEREN 6 Scope of delivery and packing ccccecececscecseeeseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeesesetenstetaeas 7 Risici eia MUS mi A ec METRE T T S 10 POST Qe MOQO e 15 REMOLG CONITOI m 18 T
15. no layout Drive The Digital Player 541 uses a top class mechanism of the Esoteric model range It allows for optimal data read out of the CD as well as the SACD data DSP Digital Signal Processor A powerful DSP performs the calculations for the upsampling to 24Bit 384kHz The DSD data of a SACD is converted into PCM format during the upsampling pro cess The converted data is extrapolated by a 3 order polynomial algorithm Addi tionally this DSP performs computations for the volume control and the balance set tings Thanks to the 32Bit floating comma architecture of the DSP these calcula tions go without the usually increase of the quantification noise Digital Analog Converter The D A converter section as well as the analog output stages are done in dual mono layout one board per audio channel left right We use the Burr Brown 1792 DAC which guarantees excellent performance Only the top quality converter section which runs up to 384 kHz of the chip is used The internal upsampling section is bypassed Two extremely fast 3MHz l V converters per DAC transform the output currents of the DAC chips in voltages before they get filtered in the following stage This ensures optimal conditions in the filter stage as well as for the I V converters 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 Digital Player User manual zero tech The soulution 541 SACD Player incorporates the unique and innovative DSP based Zero Phase Technology Every digit
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