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1. 12 F MOST gege ege egen 5 filter 1 only 24 filter button 24 filter choces cee 24 flash drive ccce 17 front GDanel 23 fuse replacing 38 G generator menu 35 Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_2x information menu 31 input PES EH 9 26 CIS ADCO WEE 25 Network ceeeeee 18 27 KR un ict 22 sample rates 26 BAU GE 9 26 OP DIF EE 9 26 TOSlink 9 26 USB RE 14 27 USB2 geet 17 28 word clock 27 input button 25 iPod iPhone playback 17 L IOC EE 34 M master clock 12 21 DR VI WER 29 aile 24 configuration 34 display eeeeeeseeeeeeeees 35 deneraior 35 information ceceeeee 31 Seitnge ER menu back button 25 menu button 24 menu forward button 25 MENU USING ceceee eee 30 N Kgl 18 network Ile GEN 18 27 Dlavback 19 SEUD DEE 18 Hee EE 31 O operating conditions 39 output La E 11 26 BIER EE 10 26 sample rates 26 OP EIER 11 26 word clock 27 output button 25 P PC setunp 15 phase check 35 ai Eanna 19 Page 42 Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 positioning ccceeeeeeeeeee 5 power button 24 power Of 24 DOWer UD RRE 8 24 R rear D nen 26 remote control 23 28 rename input noannaennn 22 EES Eesen 34 input names 22 34 restore configration 34 OZ
2. 0N ch a ANa OT AIN Lo N For conversions with 2 filters currently all of these have a 44 1k input rate Filter 1 is a classic sharp filter Filter 2 is a very steep long asymmetrical sometimes called apodizing filter which starts rolling off at 20kHZz This filter has no energy left in the output to exercise the DAC s filter so there is no pre ringing from the source and the DAC This will improve the response of the DAC s reconstruction filter by removing some high frequency components that typically cause images in half band filter DACs For conversions with 4 filters Filter 1 has the sharpest cut off and so has the poorest impulse response transient performance but the best alias rejection removal of out of band frequencies Filters 2 3 and 4 have progressively gentler cut off with less alias rejection For conversions with 5 filters currently all of these have a 44 1k input rate Filters 1 4 are the same as for conversions with 4 filters Filter 5 is an asymmetrical design with non linear phase and no pre ringing Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 24 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 For conversions with 6 filters currently all of these have a 44 1k input rate Filters 1 4 are the same as for conversions with 4 filters Filter 5 is an asymmetrical design with non linear phase and no pre ringing
3. Safety Notice Your dCS Vivaldi Upsampler 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 If you decide to remove safety covers for any reason disconnect the power cable first To maintain protection from electric shock the unit MUST be connected to mains earth ground via the power cable Also unearthed systems do not give the best sonic performance Protect the product from dripping or splashing liquids Liquid filled objects such as vases must not be placed on the product S This product is lead free and complies with the RoHS directive RoHS lead free 2002 95 EC 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 units voltage setting is shown on the serial number label If this does not match your local supply voltage DO NOT attempt to use the unit Contact your dealer to have the unit reset Using the unit with the wrong mains setting for your local supply may result in serious damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty Do not attempt to reset the voltage yourself 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 v
4. Setting the Sync Mode 12 Using a Master Clock 12 Using the Vivaldi Clock s enhanced clocking system 12 A full Vivaldi system 13 STEP 4 Using the USB1 interface with a computer 14 Compatibility 14 Setting the USB Audio Class 14 Loading the Windows driver for USB Class 2 14 Basic setup with a PC 15 A word about Music Playing Software 16 Selecting the Vivaldi Upsampler as your Audio Output device 16 STEP 5 Using the USB2 input 17 Playing music files from a USB Flash Drive 17 Playing music from an iPod iPhone 17 STEP 6 UPnP Network Connection 18 Compatibility 18 Basic set up 18 Playing music 19 Playlist 19 STEP 7 Setting the Sync Mode for Computer Audio sources 20 Using the DAC in Universal Master Mode 20 Using the DAC and Upsampler with a Master Clock 21 Advanced options 22 Customising the input configuration 22 FO Fe ANNO EE 23 Remote Control Receiver 23 Display 23 Power Button 24 Menu Button 24 Filter Button 24 Input Button 25 Output Button 25 Rear Fr ul EE 26 Digital Outputs 26 Digital Inputs 26 Word Clock Input Output 2 Network Interface Zi USB Interfaces 27 Test interface 28 Mains inlet 28 Label 28 Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 TOE MEN ecsictee wate ceeaiee tee cece conduc E E si esbee ancaecsee axes E E 29 Using the Menu 30 INFORMATION Menu 31 Unit Status 31 Version 31 Contact 31 Update 31 Network
5. Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Limited Warranty General dCS warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date the unit was originally shipped from dCs If the product is purchased and registered with dCS within 6 months of the date the unit was originally shipped from dCS we will start the warranty on the purchase date For units registered later than 6 months from the ship date we will start the warranty from the ship date unless the registration is supported by the original sales invoice 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 To register this product either register online at www dcsltd co uk or complete the Product Registration form within 30 days of the sale and return it to dCS On receipt of the registration 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 it is not transferable 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
6. Wake Off At the bottom of the set up page you will see the network amp MAC addresses Upsampler software issues Upsampler serial number and App version When you have finished setting up tap Done Playing music e Next tap the media server or Vivaldi Upsampler input you want to access e g SERVER1 USB Input this is the Upsampler s USB2 input with a flash drive fitted to it e Select the way you want to view your music by Artist by Album by Title etc e When the track list appears tap the track you want to play Do not tap any tracks if you want to play the whole album e Tap Play Now to cancel the current playlist if any and play that track or album immediately e Change tracks either by tapping a different track in the playlist or use the lt lt and gt gt buttons e The App s Phase Volume and Mute controls tunnel through the Dual AES interface to control the Vivaldi DAC directly Note that there is a brief delay before these commands reach the DAC Playlist e To start a playlist or add to it choose a track or album and tap Add to Queue the options are gt Start adds the track to the start of the playlist gt Now inserts the track in front of the track currently playing and plays it gt Next inserts the track directly after the track currently playing gt End adds the track to the end of the playlist e To modify the playlist tap Queue the options are gt Clear clears a
7. EE 28 33 S SAlClY E 6 save configuration 34 SDIF 2 input 9 26 serial number 28 31 SEFV CE eeiegeelegebeeeeg 38 settings menu 32 setup goude 8 STEE 24 software eee 31 41 SP DIP INOUE tiscctetessareted 9 26 SPDIF output 11 26 SpecfcGaton 36 IEN 31 sync mode12 19 20 21 32 T Toslink input 9 26 U universal master 20 27 Updaie 31 41 NE WOTFK ee eeeeeeeeeee ees 31 WIP AP seanoa 18 27 USB ei LE 14 33 Windows driver 14 USB1 input 14 27 USB2 input 17 28 V VASON ger ee 31 Viel E Lee 28 W WAKO ee eee 24 WEEN esche 39 word Clock aanasaenenenn 12 21 word clock input 27 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Network Information Sheet Name Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Date PLEASE TREAT THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE AS CONFIDENTIAL KEEP IT SAFE AS YOU MAY NEED TO REFER TOIT IN THE FUTURE ISP Information Current ISP Login ISP support tel Router model Router login LAN Gateway DHCP block from Wireless Network Information SSID WAP 1 location WAP 2 location WAP 3 location Infrastructure Device Information Device Name Static IP Dyn IP Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Account No Password Backup loc Password Subnet mask t0 Encryption Passkey Cha
8. Update 31 UPSAMPLER SETTINGS Menu 32 Sync Mode 32 Dual AES 32 Clone Mode 33 USB Class 33 DSD Pass Through 33 DXD Mode 33 RS232 Mode 33 CONFIGURATION Menu 34 Settings Lock 34 Save Configuration 34 Restore Configuration 34 Reset Input Names 34 Factory Reset 34 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu 35 Brightness 35 Display On Off 35 GENERATOR Menu 39 Channel Check 35 Phase Check 35 Burn In 35 SPECIE de EE 36 Maintenance and SUD DOM E 38 Service and Maintenance 38 Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse 38 Cleaning the case 38 Limited Warranty 39 If you need more help 40 Software History 41 EX E 42 Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 4 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 USING THE dCS Vivaldi Upsampler FOR THE FIRST TIME Congratulations on purchasing your dCS Vivaldi Upsampler Before using your unit please read this section and the Step by Step Guide This will enable you to set the unit up quickly and safely with your hi fi system From time to time dCS will release updated software on CD R that you can install yourself using the Update feature Please check our web site occasionally to see if new Vivaldi software is available or consult your dealer What s in the box Check that the box contains the following items dCS Vivaldi Upsampler Manual and Menu Setup Guide Power cable 2 AES cables USB A to USB B cable Ethernet cable BNC cable Spare fuses Notify your dea
9. a CD player Connecting to an SDIF 2 PCM Source SDIF Sony Digital InterFace is not the same as SPDIF Sony Philips Digital InterFace and the two are not compatible Please ensure that you connect to the correct BNC socket e Connect the CH1 output on your source equipment to the CH1 input on the Upsampler s rear panel and the CH2 output to the CH2 input using two BNC cables Connect the word clock output on your source equipment to the Word Clock In1 or In2 connector on the Upsampler s rear panel Ensure the cables are not swapped e Press the Upsampler s Input button repeatedly until SDIF appears on the display d Se Set the Settings gt Sync Mode menu page to Word Clock 1 or Word Clock 2 as Vi appropriate The Upsampler will lock to the source and display 16 44 1 gt 96 for example if the source is a CD player Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 9 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 STEP 2 Connecting an Output Choose which output interface you want to use and connect it up as described below The Upsampler s main output is Dual AES You can connect as many outputs as you wish Dual AES Connect the AES1 Out and AES2 Outputs to matching inputs on your DAC Use the Output button on the front panel to set the output sample rate to 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD f Open the menu scroll to the Settings gt Dual AES page and make sure it i
10. input and locks to it Use this setting for sources that do not have a suitable Word Clock input This arrangement does NOT give the best jitter performance or the best sound quality Sync to Audio is not available when the SDIF 2 USB1 USB2 iPod or Network inputs are selected St Master If the USB1 USB2 iPod or Network inputs are selected but a Master Clock is not available the Upsampler must be set to Master mode In this mode the Upsampler s internal clock controls the system timing Word Clock 1 2 Auto This mode is designed for easy operation with a Vivaldi Clock DAC and computer where the data rate may keep changing Connect the Word Clock In1 input to a Clock output set to 44 1 or 88 2 or 176 4kKHz and connect Word Clock In2 input to a Clock output set to 48 96 or 192kHz The DAC s Word Clock inputs should be connected similarly When the sample rate changes the DAC and Upsampler will automatically select a Word Clock frequency that is synchronous with the data The selected word clock is displayed E Word Clocki The Upsampler locks to an external clock connected to the Word Clock In1 Input St Word Clock2 The Upsampler locks to an external clock connected to the Word Clock In2 Input it If the Upsampler cannot find a word clock that is synchronous with the data it will default to Audio sync or Master mode for some inputs and display the Bad Clock icon The Upsampl
11. malfunction If you do this by accident re boot the Upsampler e Stop playback before you change the input ls hi gt When the Upsampler is connected to a network you can use a mobile device running A A the dCS Vivaldi App to control playback from the flash drive see Step 6 for details Playing music from an iPod iPhone An iPod or iPhone can stream PCM data to the Upsampler by connecting it to the USB2 port with an Apple adapter cable and selecting the Upsampler s iPod input Use the iPod iPhone controls to select and play tracks Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 17 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 STEP 6 UPnP Network Connection UPnP Universal Plug and Play is a set of protocols designed to allow consumer devices to interact over a network Vivaldi Upsampler complies with the UPnP AV protocol enabling it to communicate with other non dCS devices provided they also comply with this protocol A network streaming system is made up of three standard UPnP components UPnP Control Point UPnP Media Renderer and UPnP Media Server A system may consist of one or more of each of these components In such a system all of the media songs tracks videos etc is stored on the server This storage device can be a NAS or a Computer The control point e g a tablet or smart phone requests the address of a particular item of media from the server e g a NAS drive It th
12. select the correct clock frequency When the USB or Network interfaces are in use the Upsampler can be locked to a 38 4kHz clock generated by a Vivaldi DAC v1 10 or later set to Universal Master Mode The Word Clock Out connector S carries word clock as follows e Single wire output Word Clock Output frequency is the same as the sample rate e Dual AES output 88 2 to 192kS s Word Clock Output frequency is 0 5 x the sample rate e Dual AES output 352 8 or 384kS s Word Clock Output frequency is 0 25 x the sample rate e DSD output mode Word Clock Output frequency is 44 1kHz Word Clock is used for synchronisation only it does not carry digital data Network Interface The Network connection on an RJ45 socket U acts as a UPnP renderer streaming music data from a NAS drive or a local computer over a standard Ethernet network The Upsampler can stream music files at up to 24 bits 192kS s under the control of a dCS Vivaldi HD App running on a suitable iPad iPhone iPod Touch see page 18 or other UPnP control point The dCS App for Android tablets is currently in development WS The Upsampler can stream DSD 64 in DoP format via the Network interface but it relies ye on the Server to perform the packaging of DFF DSF ISO files into DoP format At the time of writing this function is available from a Buffalo LinkStation NAS or Minimserver gt loaded on a Synology or a QNAP NAS Py A1 ef The RJ45 socket s
13. xx this is the main software version e Front panel 1 xx e Network Vxx This page does not time out press the Menu button to exit Contact The Contact page displays dCS web site URL and support email address This page does not time out press the Menu button to exit If you have any difficulty please contact your dealer for help first H Update The Update feature allows you to load new software into your system from any STANDARD CD player transport or from a computer streaming bit perfect data via the USB1 interface Note that some non Red Book CD transports change the digital data and cannot be used to download new software Please follow the instructions supplied with the update disc carefully Network Update The Network Update page loads new software into the Network interface board from a flash drive Follow the instructions provided e If you accidentally start an Update do not worry The unit will automatically detect it is not receiving updated software and will abort the process The software will not have been changed AA dl EF KW Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 31 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 UPSAMPLER SETTINGS Menu Sync Mode This page sets the clocking for the digital input that is currently selected The options are Audio The Upsampler extracts the clock from the data stream connected to the selected digital
14. Click OK SE bit Help Elow control none e Click Setup gt Serial Port set the Baud rate to SE 4800 and click OK ransmit delay 0 msecichar 0 msec line e Inthe terminal window type the command NAME n newname where nis the number corresponding to the standard input name in the list below and AES A SPDIF1 1 SPDIF2 2 SPDIF3 3 Toslink 4 SDIF 2 5 USB1 6 USB2 7 iPod 8 Network 9 newname is the personalised name you want to use for that input such as CD TV or COMPUTER It can be up to 8 characters long consisting of capital letters A Z numbers 0 9 or amp e Press Enter For example to rename the AES input to CD type NAME 0 CD and press enter to rename the Toslink input to TV type NAME 4 TV and press enter O Later on if you want to revert to the standard input names AES SPDIF1 etc select the emie Configuration gt Reset Input Names menu page Your customised input names will be permanently deleted Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_2x Page 22 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 FRONT PANEL A VIVALDI UPSAMPLER F ege J Jus drm e nat 8 Ospu E 3 K 3 Figure 8 Front panel Remote Control Receiver Aim the remote control handset towards the receiver A for best sensitivity Display In normal use the selected input appears at the top left corner of the display B To the right of this the inpu
15. Filter 6 is a long filter which has linear phase and pre ringing Le 2 The Filter button has no effect if an input output rate combination with only 1 filter A choice is selected or if the Upsampler is not locked to a source E F I don t have time to listen to all these filters Which ones do you suggest zx Filters are definitely a personal choice but we suggest the following A e 44 1kS s gt 48 96 192 or 384kS s Filter 2 asymmetrical 44 1kS s gt 88 2 176 4 or 352 8kS s or DSD Filter 5 asymmetrical e 48kS s gt 96 or 192kS s Filters 2 or 3 e 88 2kS s gt DSD Filters 2 or 3 The Upsampler remembers the last filter set for each sample rate conversion When the menu is open the Filter button changes to the lt button used to page backwards through the menu When the browser is open the Filter button scrolls up the file list Input Button Press the Input button G to change the selected input the input name in the top left corner of the display will change l l l s Inputs which are not connected to an active source do not appear in the list and so cannot be selected This is an important change from previous versions The USB2 iPod and Network inputs are always selectable The source sample rate is automatically detected The full input sequence is AES SPDIF1 SPDIF2 SPDIF3 Toslink SDIF 2 USB1 USB2 iPod Network When the menu is open the Input button c
16. Resets the user selected input names to standard Loads new Network software from a Flash Drive Passes through DSD data unchanged Restores standard factory settings Figure 10 The menu sequence Page 29 Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Auto selects 352 8 or 384 depending on the input rate Select RS232 Text Mode or Binary Mode English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 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 later by software updates 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 buiton to close the menu or just wait 10 seconds ls P A s AXA Use the Menu Guide sheet to help you find the right menu page Each unit in the range has either four or five top level menu pages The INFORMATION menu gives unit set up details software issues serial number and contact details Each model has a different SETTINGS menu which allows you to set some features that are not directly accessible from the front panel The CONFIGURATION menu allows you to lock important settings save a standard setup and reset the unit The DISPLAY SETTINGS menu is used
17. S Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 A full Vivaldi system H a e We 2 H OO WP Analogue outputs to Amplifier Figure 3 A 4 box Vivaldi system plus computer audio sources The following sections detail connection of computer audio sources Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 13 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 STEP A Using the USB1 interface with a computer If you do not want to use a computer you can miss out this step Compatibility The USB1 interface can be connected to Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista SP2 or later Windows XP SP3 PCs Mac OSX 10 5 4 or later systems or a sound server running software to stream PCM data The interface should work with Linux Ubuntu servers and computers fitted with USB 2 0 interfaces that natively support USB Audio Class 1 or Class 2 operation but this has not been extensively tested Setting the USB Audio Class There are two USB Audio classes one of which must be set during system set up The Upsampler is shipped set to USB Audio Class 2 USB Audio Class 1 The interface operates without a special driver at up to 96kS s To select Class 1 open the menu navigate to the Settings gt USB Class menu page The button sequence is Menu gt Menu lt 4 lt lt lt lt and then use the Menu button to s
18. Upsampler generates 24 bit PCM data but it does not have facilities to reduce the word length to less than 24 bits It will not give good results with older DACs or other equipment that cannot process 24 bit data ALL dCS converters will accept 24 bit PCM data The AES1 and AES2 outputs J can be used individually at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD 64 in DoP format or as a Dual AES pair at 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD 64 in DoP format For Dual AES operation at 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD the Settings gt Dual AES menu page must be set to Dual AES On otherwise both outputs will carry single AES data If the output rate is 352 8 or 384 Dual AES mode is automatically selected 2 SPDIF outputs are provided SPDIF1 on an RCA connector K and SPDIF2 on a BNC connector L These outputs carry SPDIF data for output rates at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD 64 in DoP format even if Dual AES mode is On They are disabled when the Output mode is 352 8kS s or 384kS s Digital Inputs The standard PCM inputs are AES on a 3 way female XLR connector M SPDIF1 A SPDIF2 on RCA connectors N SPDIF3 on a BNC connector O and SPDIF4 on a Toslink connector T The electrical inputs will accept up to 24 bit data at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD 64 in DoP format The Toslink input accepts data at up to 96kS s and is not tested or guaranteed at higher sample rates The SDIF inter
19. Vivaldi DAC to sync to Word Clock in a similar way to the Upsampler Using the Vivaldi Clock s enhanced clocking system You may have noticed that the Vivaldi Upsampler has 2 Word Clock inputs and the Vivaldi DAC has 3 Word Clock In1 and In2 are intended to be used together for ease of use in situations where the sample rate of the source often changes Computer audio is an obvious example of this the files on Our server were recorded at 7 different sample rates another example is cycling through the Upsampler s output rates to find the best sound dCS products have featured clock multiplication for several years but it is much more difficult to keep the clock free from jitter when you change from 44 1 88 2 176 4 to 48 96 192 So the Vivaldi Clock s outputs are split into 2 groups the idea is that one group is set to 44 1kHz ora multiple while the other is set to 48kHz or a multiple A Word Clock connection from each group connects to Word Clock In1 and In2 of both the Upsampler and DAC Ra First select the input you want to lock to the Clock Then set the Settings gt Sync mode NW menu page in each unit to Auto W1 W2 and both units will automatically choose the clock that is synchronous with the data e bh A E If you are using the Transport also don t forget to connect one of the Clock s 44 1kHz outputs to the Transports Word Clock Input D KN Vivaldi Upsampler Manual vi 2x Page 12 English version dC
20. ample rate See the table on page 24 Better than 100dBO0 20Hz 20kHz A choice of filters is available for 11 popular conversions see page 24 for details 444mm 17 5 long x 485mm 17 2 deep x 125mm 5 0 high excluding cable connectors Allow space for air flow around the unit 14 2kg 31 3lbs Internally set to either 100 115 120 220 or 230 240V AC 49 62Hz Power consumption 15W typical 18W maximum Consumes less than 0 5W when powered down from the front panel These specifications are subject to change without notice Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 37 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 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 T 1 amp L fuse If the fuse should fai
21. button will light and the digital outputs will mute 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 3 seconds until SWITCHING OFF appears on the display then release it When the menu is open press the Power button to close the menu When the browser is open pressing the Power button briefly closes the browser and returns the front panel controls to their normal function Menu Button Press the Menu button E to open the menu select menu pages and change settings See the Menu section on page 29 for information on using the menu features When the USB2 input is selected and media connected hold the Menu button down for 2 seconds to open the browser see page 17 Use the Menu button to change to a sub directory or select a file to play Filter Button F The optional Filters give different trade offs between impulse response and aliasing For most conversions only Filter 1 is available a classic sharp filter The amplitude is reduced by 0 1dB to match the other filters The best filter setting is a personal choice and may be related to the type of music The table below shows how many filter choices are available for each input output combination OUTPUT RATE k 88 2k 96k 176 4k 192k 352 8k 384k D 1 1 32k 44 1k 48 32k 1 1 1 44 1k 1 2 48k 1 88 2k 96k 176 4k 192k 352 8k 384k 1 DSD 1 1 1 1 1 INPUT RATE
22. c set up e Connect the system as shown below NAS Router Figure 5 Using a Vivaldi Upsampler and DAC with a NAS Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 18 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 For iPad download the dCS Vivaldi HD App from the App Store and install it For iPhone iPod download the dCS Vivaldi App from the App Store and install it Connect the Upsampler s Network interface to the Ethernet network Select the Upsampler s Network input Open the Upsampler s Menu and select Settings gt Sync Mode gt Master Mode e Connect the control device e g iPad to the network e Launch the dCS Vivaldi App e The system will search for compatible zones media renderers e g Vivaldi Upsampler If there is only one zone it will open automatically Otherwise when the zone list appears tap the Upsampler icon in the zone you want to use di Connect the Upsampler s AES1 2 output or AES1 to the Vivaldi DAC e AES3 4 input or AES3 as this will accept tunnel commands from the Upsampler The DAC s AES1 2 input or AES1 does not have this feature e To send set up commands to the Vivaldi Upsampler or DAC tap Zones then Settings The commands available are AN ZS Open the DAC e Menu and select Settings gt Sync Mode gt Audio gt Upsampler Input Output Rate Source Names Filter Power Sleep Wake Off gt DAC Input Power Sleep
23. contacts can be damaged by accidentally inserting the wrong connector e g a USB type B or type A To avoid this we suggest leaving the dust cover fitted when not in use and fitting the RJ45 cable immediately after removal USB Interfaces Both USB interfaces operate in True Asynchronous USB mode which makes the Vivaldi Upsampler immune to clock jitter from the computer sound server The Upsampler uses its own internal clock or locks to the Master Clock connected to one of the Word Clock inputs Feedback through the USB cable to the computer controls the data delivery rate The USB1 interface on a B type connector V will accept PCM data at up to 24 bits 384kS s from a Windows PC Apple Mac PC or sound server equipped with a suitable USB2 0 interface The interface will also accept DSD 64 data packaged in DoP format Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 2 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 We have tested this interface with several common formats running on Windows 8 1 Windows 7 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 and Apple Mac OSX 10 5 10 10 with various PCM streaming programs but we cannot accept responsibility for correct operation with all source devices operating systems or software The Settings gt USB Class menu page can set the interface to Class 1 up to 96kS s without a special driver or Class 2 up to 384kS s no driver is required fo
24. dCS Vivaldi Upsampler Digital to Digital Converter User Manual Software Release 1 2x December 2015 Data Conversion Systems Ltd 2012 2015 Price UK 10 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 1 dCS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd Company registered in England No 2072115 dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 2 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Contents Using the dCS Vivaldi Upsampler for the first time ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseneesseeeseaeeseeeseanaes 5 What s in the box 5 Positioning the unit 2 Safety Notice 6 Made for iPod and iPhone 7 SSES 8 Preliminaries 8 STEP 1 Connecting a PCM input 9 Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source 9 Connecting to an SDIF 2 PCM Source 9 STEP 2 Connecting an Output 10 Dual AES 10 Single wire PCM 11 STEP 3
25. e Format to 384000 0Hz and 2ch 24bit Integer Close Audio MIDI Setup Windows 8 1 Windows 7 Windows Vista Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound In the Playback panel right click dCS Vivaldi Upsampler Audio and choose Set as Default Communication Device Click the Enhancements tab and check Disable all enhancements Select the Advanced tab choose 24 bit 192000 Hz Studio Quality from the drop down box Check the 2 boxes under Exclusive Mode click OK and OK again to close the Sound panel Windows XP Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio devices click on the Audio tab In the Sound Playback Default Device panel select dCS Vivaldi or dCS High Speed Audio Device from the drop down list Click Advanced click the Performance tab set Hardware Acceleration to Full Click OK and OK again to close the Sound panel hb This is basic set up information Please refer to the dCS Guide to Computer Audio for gt more specific information e E Open your streaming program select the Vivaldi Upsampler in the Options or Preferences panel and play some music Go to STEP 5 Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 16 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 STEP 5 Using the USB2 input Playing music files from a USB Flash Drive You can play compatible music files that are stored on a flash drive that has been fo
26. e most owners will have their own audiophile grade cables or will prefer to make their own cable choices E e Press the Power button the unit will display Vivaldi Upsampler Wait about 30 seconds while the Upsampler configures itself e Ifthe unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state you can run the Factory Reset routine by pressing the buttons in this sequence Menu gt gt Menu lt lt Menu e Wait a few seconds while the unit resets itself We will start with a basic setup using a standard PCM source Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 8 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 STEP 1 Connecting a PCM input Switch on the source equipment If appropriate load a disk tape and set the machine in PLAY mode to ensure it is generating a digital audio data stream Choose one or more of the following sections Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source Most digital audio source equipment Such as CD transports DVD players is fitted with a single wire digital output usually on an RCA phono connector e Connect your source equipment to the matching input on the Upsampler s rear panel using a suitable cable e Press the Input button repeatedly until your chosen input is displayed This will be either AES SPDIF1 RCA SPDIF2 RCA SPDIF3 BNC or Toslink The Upsampler will lock to the source and display 16 44 1 gt 96 for example if the source is
27. e update 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 produce an audible improvement We recommend that you keep your software up to date Check the dCS web site occasionally for news of the latest software updates D K T Update discs are available from our distributors Before requesting an update disc please open the Info gt Version menu page and check the Control Board version to verify that an update is actually needed E A This manual is for Vivaldi Upsampler software version 1 2x Issue 1 00 The first issue Issue 1 01 Reliability improvement Issue 1 02 Integrates the Upsampler with the dCS Apps for iPad amp iPhone iPod adds extra Network v56 RS232 commands corrects a Network Update bug Issue 1 10 Configuration menu added with Settings Lock Save amp Restore Configuration Network v57 DXD and DSD Pass features added to the Settings menu Inputs that are not connected and active cannot be selected The USB1 input accepts 24 bit data at 352 8 and 384kS s New conversions added 352 8 gt DSD DSD gt 176 4 192 352 8 384kS s Support for the EasyPlay feature added to all outputs Support for the Vivaldi DAC s Universal Master Mode added The Upsampler mutes the outputs when the Non Audio flag is set in the incoming data RS232 commands added for Sleep Wake Power Down S
28. elect the Class 1 icon USB Audio Class 2 The interface operates at up to 384kS s including DSD 64 over PCM For Mac OSX version 10 6 3 or later is required For Windows the dCS USB Class 2 Driver 2014 must be installed onto the computer before use see below To select Class 2 open the menu navigate to the Settings gt USB Class menu page The button sequence is Menu gt Menu lt 4 lt lt lt lt and then use the Menu button to select the Class 2 icon The Vivaldi Upsampler DAC v1 1x software onwards is not compatible with the 2012 version of the USB Class 2 driver Loading the Windows driver for USB Class 2 e If ASIO4ALL or any other ASIO driver e g for a sound card is loaded on your computer please uninstall it otherwise the dCS driver will not work correctly e Make sure the Upsampler is set to USB Class 2 otherwise the driver installation will fail e Power up the Upsampler and the computer Go to hitp Awww dcslitd co uk products vivaldi upsampler click the Support link then click the Download button next to USB Class 2 Driver 2014 Unzip the file into a new folder Select Run gt setup exe Follow the on screen prompts When prompted connect the Upsampler s USB1 port to the computer s USB port Wait until installation is complete If you connect a Vivaldi Upsampler set for USB Audio Class 2 to a Windows computer without first loading the driver the interface will not w
29. en passes this address to the renderer e g a Vivaldi Upsampler to play The renderer directly retrieves the item from the specified address on the server decodes and plays the media as it arrives over the network from the server Enabling network streaming of audio using a Vivaldi Upsampler relies on the presence of standard network infrastructure in your system A description of the network will not be discussed in this manual but at a minimum the following components are required for system setup Router Computer Vivaldi Upsampler NAS Wireless access point WAP Wireless control Please note that Ethernet cables are required to connect the devices and the NAS must have UPnP media server software e g Twonky Asset Minimserver installed with UPnP mode turned on The dCS Vivaldi App is a control point application that will allow users to view select available renderers view select available media servers and browse select playback music via the Vivaldi Upsampler The dCS Vivaldi App is currently available for iOS At the time of writing the version of the App for Android tablets is in development Compatibility The Vivaldi Upsampler and the App are compatible with e iPad 2 or later The App does not run reliably on iPad 1 due to the age of the hardware design e iPhone 3GS or later e iPod Touch 4 Generation or later App version 1 0 2 is compatible with iOS5 or later it has been tested with iOS5 6 7 and 8 Basi
30. er and want to keep it select Save again to store the changes Restore Configuration F 0 Ifthe unit settings are accidentally changed select Restore to reload the settings you me saved earlier Reset Input Names Zi If the inputs have been renamed from a computer this page resets them to the original names AES SPDIF 1 etc Factory Reset bB This page resets the unit to standard settings These are Dual AES mode to Dual Clone mode to Clone Off RS232 mode to Binary Brightness to maximum Display to On Sync Mode to Audio except USB1 USB2 amp Network sync to Master SDIF 2 sync to Word Clock In1 Input to AES Output sample rate to 192kS s Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_2x Page 34 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu Brightness Ee Set the display Brightness to a comfortable level using the lt or gt buttons Display On Off This page is usually set to On When set to Off and the menu closes the display will turn off after a few seconds The display will turn on briefly when a control setting is changed The display will stay on if the unit is not locked or is muted GENERATOR Menu Channel Check A A 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 these are the wrong way around the left and r
31. er remembers the Sync Mode setting separately for each digital input Select the required input before changing the Sync Mode setting AT a AN Dual AES lt S The Dual AES menu page sets the output mode when the output sample rate is 88 2 bg 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD in DoP format ONLY When set to Dual AES On a stereo pair of data is split between the AES1 and AES2 outputs they MUST be used together as a pair Each wire runs at half the sample rate 44 1 48 88 2 96 or 88 2kS s respectively The left channel data appears on the AES1 output the right channel data appears on the AES2 output t When set to Dual AES Off both AES1 and AES2 outputs carry the same single AES data at the output sample rate Using these together in Dual AES Off mode is NOT the same as a Dual AES pair When the output sample rate is set to 352 8 or 384kS s Single AES mode is not available so Dual AES mode is automatically selected Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_2x Page 32 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Clone Mode With the Clone Mode page set to Clone On and the output sample rate set to be equal aS to the input sample rate PCM data passes through the Upsampler unchanged bit perfect So if 16 bit data is received 16 bit data will be output The Clone icon appears on the display when Clone Mode is on If the input and output sample rates change so that they no longer match t
32. et Sync Mode report Input Sample Rates 176 4 192 352 8 384kS s amp DSD Improved IR remote control of USB2 browser amp generally improved browser operation Improve responsiveness of front panel controls when playing back from iPod Factory Reset turns the Display On USB2 iPod amp Network inputs can be renamed Provision for renaming the inputs via the App added Various minor bugs fixed Issue 1 20 Network and USB2 inputs can stream DFF DSF DSD 64 files Network v63 More RS232 Text mode commands added Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 41 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual INDEX A AES WNDU eenei 9 26 AES output 11 26 app dCS Vivaldi 18 B bit poertect 33 broweser onain 17 le 24 Navigate up 25 scroll down 25 EC UE e 25 Cla stele ae ae 24 DUNT e EE 35 C CADDIES unipe 8 channel check 35 cleaning 2 ccccceeeeeeeeeees 38 clock frequencies 27 Clone MOE 22eee 33 compatibility operating systems 14 28 UPnP control point 18 configuration men 34 3s 0 gt ee 34 SAVE ccccecceeceeeceeeeeeeaees 34 CONTACT ccceecceeeeeeeeeeees 31 D CISD EE 23 brightness 6000 35 KEEN 23 network USB2 23 Olleria 35 display menu sss 35 DSD pass through 33 Dual AES output 10 26 32 DXD display 0cc00 33 DXD mode 06 25 33 E enhanced clocking
33. ettings gt Dual AES page and make sure it is set to Off The button sequence is Menu gt Menu P If it is not press the Menu button once Use the DAC s Input button to select that input If the output sample rate is 352 8 or 384 the two SPDIF outputs will be muted The Upsampler will not output sample rates that are lower than the input sample rate CH1 OUT CH2 OUT e 6 SPDIF2 Se s SDIF 2 DATA N our a d WORDCLOCK CH1 N sees Gaw NETWORK use 4 EECH fe Ch O S w V bi J S SDIF 2 DATA TEST D Geo gt Upsampler CH1 IN CH2 IN Analogue SDIF 2 DATA outputs to Amplifier 7 plifi Ceol A WORDCLOCK DIGITAL IN Figure 2 Connecting a single wire SPDIF output Connect the DAC s outputs to the amplifier amp speakers Start the source playing and set the DAC s Volume control to a comfortable level You should have audio at this point Go to STEP 3 Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 11 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 STEP 3 Setting the Sync Mode If the Upsampler was reset at the start of this procedure and you have selected the AES or an SPDIF input you should see the Sync Mode Audio icon The system has been set up to lock to the clock generated by the source This is the simplest arrangement but it does not give the best sonic perfor
34. face will accept PCM data at sample rates up to 96kS s The interface consists of two data inputs labelled CH1 and CH2 P Operation in SDIF mode requires that a word clock from the source is connected to the Word Clock In1 or In2 connector Q Note that the interface can fail to lock correctly if the data sample rate changes but the Word Clock does not Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 26 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Word Clock Input Output Either of the two Word Clock In connectors Q amp R will accept standard word clock from the source equipment or a master clock at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kHz The clock frequency MUST be an exact multiple of the data rate otherwise the system will default to Audio sync Use the Settings gt Sync mode menu page see page 32 to lock the selected input to the selected external word clock The source MUST be locked to the same clock otherwise the system will not be locked and periodic clicks or other undesirable noises or dropouts will be heard on the outputs The two Word Clock Inputs may be used individually but to make operation easier the Vivaldi Upsampler s Sync mode menu page features a Word Clock 1 2 Auto mode In this mode you can connect a 44 1 88 2 or 176 4kHz word clock to Word Clock In1 and a 48 96 or 192kHz word clock to Word Clock In2 With a source connected to another feed from the same Clock the Upsampler can
35. guides you through setting up the unit for use in various ways Preliminaries The Menu Guide sheet details the menu structure For digital interfaces use with cables designed for digital audio e for AES EBU interfaces use 110 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 SDIF and Word Clock interfaces require a simple DC coupled connection The interfaces may malfunction or not work at all if capacitor coupled cables or cables with built in networks are used for SPDIF RCA interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs for TOSLINK optical interfaces use Toslink fibre optic cables for the Network interface use the Ethernet cable provided with the unit for the USB1 interface use a standard screened USB cable fitted with one type A connector and one type B connector The internal screen must be connected at both ends e to connect the USB2 interface to an iPod iPad or iPhone use an Apple adapter cable e Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the Upsampler rear panel and plug the other end into a convenient power outlet Set the rocker switch on the rear panel to the I position on Please do not use an excessively heavy or inflexible power cable as this may damage the power inlet connector The cables supplied with the unit are commercial grade becaus
36. hanges to the button used to page forwards through the menu When the browser is open the Input button scrolls down the file list Output Button Use the Output button H to change the output sample rate the new rate appears on the right side of the display The output sample rate sequence is 5 02 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 384 DSD 32 The Vivaldi Upsampler does not feature down sampling combinations except from 7 DSD e Output sample rates that are lower than the input sample rate cannot be selected 5 If the input rate changes so that it is higher than the output rate the output rate will automatically change to match the input ALA EN wf a When the DXD Mode menu page is On 352 8 and 384 are replaced in the sequence by DXD In this mode input data at 44 1 88 2 176 4 or 352 8kS s or DSD is upsampled to 352 8 while input data at 32 48 96 192 or 384kS s is upsampled to 384kS s When the browser is open the Output button navigates up to the previous directory if one exists Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 25 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 REAR PANEL NETWORK use 1 use ZO SPDIF 1 SPDIF2 CH1 IN 28 sgg Al IN2 ouT SPDIF 4 Ni GN a gt PN DIGITAL IN WORDCLOCK Figure 9 Rear panel Digital Outputs All of the outputs consistent with the selected output mode are active at the same time The Vivaldi
37. he original sample rate while iTunes rate converts data as necessary to the output sample rate set in the OSX Audio MIDI Set up panel With such a proliferation of playing software and with updates being issued daily it is impossible for dCS to be fully up to date with the behaviour and performance of all programs If you have questions or problems we would urge you to take them up with your software vendor What we will say is that different programs operate very differently and it is well worth finding out exactly how your particular program processes the audio One particular problem concerns iTunes when running on Windows systems The default output word length is 16 bits this must be changed to 24 bits for correct operation To do this click on Start gt Control Panel gt Quicktime Click on the Audio tab of the Quicktime panel and select 24 bit in the Size field of the Sound Out section Selecting the Vivaldi Upsampler as your Audio Output device Whichever program you are using to play your music your computer may not automatically select your Vivaldi Upsampler as the preferred playback device Once you have connected the Upsampler and switched it on you can correct this as follows Mac OSX Open Finder click on the Go tab and select Utilities gt Audio MIDI Setup Select dCS Vivaldi USB from the list on the left hand side right click on it and choose Use this device for sound output from the drop down list Set th
38. he unit will stop cloning This mode is useful when passing HDCD data through unchanged to a non dCS HDCD converter or for updating a dCS unit via the Upsampler Set to Clone Lock the output rate automatically changes to match any change in the input rate locking the unit in clone mode The Clone Lock icon appears on the display Set to Clone Off the unit upsamples as directed by the control setting and so the data is changed This is the usual setting Clone Mode is not available if the output rate is 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD Filters are disabled in Clone Mode as filtering prevents bit perfect operation AT USB Class D D A Set to Class 1 the USB1 interface will operate with Mac PCs running OSX 10 5 onwards or Windows XP Vista Win7 PCs at sample rates up to 96kS s Set to Class 2 the USB1 interface will operate with Mac PCs running OSX 10 6 onwards at sample rates up to 384kS s Class 2 operation with Windows PCs requires that the dCS USB Class 2 driver supplied with the unit is loaded After changing the USB Class wait for 10 seconds while the correct software is loaded Note that the USB1 interface will not be detected by a computer if the unit is set to Class 2 and a suitable driver is not available DSD Pass Through i With DSD Pass Through set to On when the data received on the selected input DSD ex changes to DSD it is passed through to the output unchanged If the data format change
39. ight channels are swapped somewhere in your system This test is not affected by the Channel Swap menu page setting Phase Check A routine to test the system for phase reversals Noise is output in phase on both Lo 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 Burn In A procedure to condition your system The unit displays Burn In Caution Loud then outputs modulated pink noise that ramps up and down slowly in level Press the Menu or lt or gt buttons to stop the procedure Please ensure that the volume level is reasonable as careless use of the Burn In feature can damage your amplifiers and loudspeakers dCS will not be liable for such damage Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 35 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x SPECIFICATION Digital inputs Digital outputs December 2015 UPnP Network interface on an RJ45 connector streams music files from a NAS or local computer over an Ethernet network Supported file formats are e FLAC AIFF WAV amp M4a up to 24 bit PCM at 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s e ALAC MP3 amp OGG up to 24 b
40. it PCM at 44 1 or 48kS s e DSD 64 files can be streamed in DFF DSF amp DoP formats The Network interface operates in Asynchronous mode USB1 interface on a B type connector will accept up to 24 bit PCM at e 44 1 48 88 2 or 96KS s when set to USB Class 1 no driver required e 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s when set to USB Class 2 no special driver is required for OSX 10 6 3 onwards load the latest dCS USB Class 2 driver for Windows e In USB Class 2 passes through DSD 64 in DoP format The USB1 interface operates in Asynchronous USB mode USB2 interface on A type connector streams audio files from a USB Flash Drive up to 24 bit PCM at 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s plus DSD 64 The interface will accept audio data streamed from iPod or iPhone which are currently limited to 44 10r 48kS s The USB2 interface operates in Asynchronous USB mode AES3 on a 3 pin female XLR connector will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s Passes through DSD 64 in DoP format 3x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono and 1x BNC connectors Each will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s Passes through DSD 64 in DoP format Optical SPDIF on TosLink connector will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s 1x SDIF 2 interface on 2x BNC connectors will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s or SDIF 2 DSD auto selected This interface
41. l it is essential that it is replaced with one of the same type and rating Failure to do so could result in damage to the unit risk of fire or electric shock and will invalidate the warranty Fuse failure is rare Referring to the diagram below remove the power cable use your fingernails to catch the two tabs of the fuse holder A push them together to release the clips and pull the fuse holder out Pull out the blown fuse from the lower position B and discard it Either move the Spare Fuse C to the lower position or fit one of the fuses from the manual pack Orient the fuse holder as shown D and push the holder back into the power inlet so that it clicks home Spare Fuse 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 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 Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_2x Page 38 English version dC
42. ler 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 A dCS Premium remote control is supplied with the Vivaldi DAC it is available as an optional extra Positioning the unit For best sound quality the units in the Vivaldi range are designed to be mounted on separate shelves of a rack although they may be stacked directly on top of each other if this is absolutely necessary 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 The unit is supplied with 4 feet fitted If you prefer a 3 feet layout unscrew the two back feet remove the two black cores using a 2 5mm A F Allen key fit one of the cores in the middle position and replace the foot Take care not to cross thread the foot ls _ With all feet screwed fully home the unit will sit level on a flat surface If you need to do any levelling you can unscrew any of the feet up to 3 complete turns to give up to 3mm 1 8 of height adjustment Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 5 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015
43. ll entries from the playlist gt Save name the playlist and save it for later use gt Edit adds the sign to all tracks in the Queue tap those you want to remove from the Queue then tap Delete To move a track to a different position in the Queue drag the icon to a different position Tap Done when finished e To load a saved playlist tap Home then Saved Playlists Select the list you saved earlier For more detailed information please download the User Manual for the dCS Vivaldi App from http www dcsltd co uk products vivaldi upsampler Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 19 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 STEP 7 Setting the Sync Mode for Computer Audio sources Using the DAC in Universal Master Mode You can improve the quality of playback from the Upsampler s USB and Network interfaces by locking the Upsampler to the DAC s clock This does not work well in standard Master Mode as the sample rate may change between 44 1k related rates and 48k related rates To solve this problem the Vivaldi DAC with software v1 10 or later has a Universal Master Mode which produces a 38 4kHz word clock from which either base rate can be derived easily Vivaldi Upsampler v1 10 or later can lock to this frequency e Add a connection from the DAC s Word Clock Output to the Upsampler s Word Clock In1 as shown below A PC is shown connecting to USB1 but the da
44. mance due to clock jitter You can improve the performance by adding a Master Clock to your system Using a Master Clock If you have a Vivaldi Clock or other dedicated Clock in your system lock the source the Upsampler and the DAC to the Clock for the best performance To do this e Connect the one of the Clock s Group 1 Word Clock Outputs to the Word Clock In 1 connector on the source Upsampler and DAC e Set the Clock Frequency 1 to suit the source and DAC For a CD Transport as source with the Upsampler set to output 176 4 352 8 or DSD a suitable frequency is 44 1kHz For a 48kS s source such as a DVD player with the Upsampler set to output 192 or 384 a suitable frequency is 48kHz e Select the required input on the Upsampler and DAC This is important because these units store a different Sync Mode setting for each input Mode page and check it is set to Word Clock 1 The button sequence is Menu P s To set the Upsampler to lock to the Clock open the menu scroll to the Settings gt Sync Menu If it is not press the Menu button as necessary until the W1 icon is displayed e When the menu has closed the Upsampler will display the W1 icon provided the clock is recognised If there is no signal at the Word Clock In1 connector or it is not recognisable the Upsampler will sync to audio and display this icon to warn you e The Vivaldi Transport will automatically lock to the Clock and display a W icon e Set the
45. mands from www dcsltd co uk The interface is designed to be used with a straight through cable wired pin 1 to pin 1 etc The pin connections are Pin 2 dCsS unit transmit Pin 3 dCsS unit receive Pin 5 ground Shell cable screen amp drain wire Mains inlet Power is connected via a standard IEC320 connector Y protected by a fuse and isolated by a 2 pole power switch Label The label Z states the unit s serial number and the nominal voltage to which the unit is set It is important to quote the serial number if you need assistance Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 28 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual THE MENU Displays the unit status Sets the clock source for the selected input Locks some important settings Display Settings Sets the display brightness Signal Generator Outputs tone on L channel only then R channel only Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Displays the software issues amp serial number Enables Dual AES operation Saves the current config to memory Turns the main display on off Noise on both channels then inverts R Displays dCS contact details Allows bit for bit operation if Fs In Fs Out Loads the previously saved config from memory Outputs modulated pink noise to burn in your system Loads new software from a dCS CD Selects USB Class 1 24 96 or Class 2 24 192
46. nnel Channel Channel Mac address Login Password Page 43 English version
47. oltage to match your local voltage and the frequency to either 50Hz or 60Hz ONLY Damage caused to your Vivaldi Upsampler by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a malfunctioning mains regenerator is not covered by the warranty Disposal at end of life the symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as normal household waste It should be recycled so please take it to an approved collection facility Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 6 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Made for iPod and iPhone The Vivaldi Upsampler is compatible with the iPod and iPhone models illustrated below Made for iPod touch 4th generation 8GB 32GB 64GB iPhone 3GS 8GB 16GB 32GB iPhone 4 8GB 16GB 32GB iPhone 4S 16GB 32GB 64GB Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Made for iPod Q iPhone Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards iPad iPhone iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Page 7 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 STEP BY STEP GUIDE This section
48. or repairs are carried out the product is not used in accordance with the Operating Conditions stated in this manual the product is serviced or repaired other than by dCS or our authorised service agents the product is operated without a mains earth or ground connection the unit is returned inadequately packed dCS reserve the right to apply a service charge if a product returned for warranty repair is found to be operating correctly or if a product is returned without a returns number being issued This warranty covers parts and labour only it does not cover shipping charges or tax duty Our dealers or distributors are NOT authorised to extend the terms of this warranty dCS cannot accept responsibility for any attempt to do so Products re sold by dCS on a used basis may be subject to reduced warranty terms Obtaining Service Should you encounter a problem contact your authorised dCS 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 su
49. ork and the computer will display the warning message Device cannot start Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 14 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Basic setup with a PC e Connect one of the computer s USB ports to the USB1 port on the Upsampler s rear panel e Press the Input button repeatedly until USB1 is displayed Open the Menu and select Settings gt Sync Mode gt Master Mode This is the Upsampler s default Sync Mode for the USB and Network interfaces The Upsampler does not lock to the source clock but uses the Upsampler s internal clock instead A control signal is sent back to the source to control the delivery of data bursts from the computer This arrangement avoids the use of the computer s inaccurate and jittery clock NETWORK CHIIN SS SPDIF 4 Analogue outputs SDIF 2 DATA to Amplifier Nt N2 N3 out el L Oe el Gu WORDCLOCK DIGITAL IN Figure 4 Using a Vivaldi Upsampler and DAC with a laptop Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 15 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 A word about Music Playing Software There are countless programs that can play music on Windows and Apple Mac OSX PCs Unfortunately not all of them present the data completely unprocessed to the USB ports For example Windows Media Player re samples all data to 24 bits albeit at t
50. pply frequency must be in the range 49Hz to 62Hz Ambient temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F non condensing Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators air ducts power amplifiers or direct strong sunlight e fin doubt the easy test is the unit is happy to work anywhere a human is Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 39 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 If you need more help In the first instance you should contact your dealer If they cannot resolve the issue contact your national distributor dCS our dealers and distributors cannot accept responsibility for T support issues In such cases please ask the computer or software vendor for advice Manufactured by Data Conversion Systems Ltd Unit 1 Buckingway Business Park Anderson Road Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4AE 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 Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 40 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 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 hardwar
51. r OSX 10 6 3 onwards the dCS USB Class 2 driver is required for Windows Operation at 352 8 or 384kS s on Windows PCs requires the 2014 version of the dCS USB Class 2 Driver If you have updated your Upsampler software from v1 0x un install any earlier version of the Driver from your Windows PC download the updated Driver from http Awww dcslitd co uk products vivaldi upsampler and install it The USB2 interface W on an A type connector can stream PCM music files in most popular formats at up to 24 bits 192kS s from a USB Flash Drive With a Flash Drive connected a basic browser see page 17 navigates to the music files and selects the file to be played After closing the browser the name of the file is displayed with a Play or Pause icon and the elapsed playing time Mains powered USB hard disk drives in FAT16 or FAT32 format may be used in the same way The interface will not read drives in NTFS format or other formats The USB2 interface will also accept PCM music files up to 24 bits at 44 1 or 48kS s streamed from an iPod or iPhone Note that metadata is not displayed Test interface The Test interface X is an RS232 interface with two modes set by the Settings gt RS232 menu page e Binary mode is used to remotely control the unit during automated production testing at dCs e ext mode is for use with a household automation system If you would like to use this mode please download the list of remote control com
52. requires a compatible word clock connected to one of the Word Clock Inputs locked to the data rate 2x AES3 on 3 pin female XLR connectors Each outputs 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD 64 in DoP format OR used as a Dual AES pair at 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD 64 in DoP format 2x SPDIF on 1x RCA Phono and 1x BNC connectors Each outputs 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD 64 in DoP format Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 36 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x Clocking Upsampling rates Spurious responses Optional filters Size and weight Power requirements December 2015 2x Word Clock Inputs on 2x BNC connector accepts standard word clock at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kHz The data rate can be the same as the clock rate or an exact multiple Such as 0 25x 0 5x 1x 2x 4x 8x of the clock rate Sensitive to TTL levels The Word Clock Inputs will also accept 38 4kKHz word clock from a Vivaldi DAC set to Universal Master Mode Word Clock Output on 1x BNC connector outputs standard word clock at a frequency equal to the single wire output data rate or 44 1kKHz when set to output DSD Data from any input may be converted to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD 64 1 bit data at 2 822MS s The output sample rate must be equal to or greater than the input s
53. rmatted as FAT16 or FAT32 Drives formatted as NTFS or other formats are not compatible e Connect the drive to the USB2 port and select the USB2 input Open the Menu and select Settings gt Sync Mode gt Master Mode e Hold down the Menu button for 2 seconds to open the browser Waiting for USB device may be displayed for a few seconds e The files and sub directories in the root directory will be listed on the display Use the gt and a buttons to move the blue highlight The blue highlight is a cursor it does not move when the Upsampler starts playing the next track 05 Op 24 No 1 Andantino lento flac 3 The Ravenfilac e Press the Menu button to either start playing a file or to move into a sub directory e lf you need to navigate back up the directory structure press the Output button e Press the Power button briefly to close the browser The operation of the front panel controls returns to normal The name of the track the play icon and the track elapsed time will be displayed USB2 24 96 gt 384 Gig p 00 13 Master Blaster Jammin The Upsampler will play all the files in that directory in the sequence they appear on the flash drive and then stop e Use the remote control s Previous Track Next Track Play Pause and Stop Eject buttons to control playback e To select a different directory or re start playback open the browser again Do not try to play non audio files as this can cause the interface to
54. s set to On e The button sequence is Menu gt Menu P If itis not press the Menu button once Use the DAC s Input button to select the Dual AES input You may need to open the DAC s menu and set it to accept Dual AES All dCS DACs are capable of Dual AES operation older models may be limited to a maximum of 192kS s Some other manufacturers DACs may have 2 single AES inputs that are not Dual AES capable Please check the DAC manual to be sure CH1 OUT CH2 OUT D Z el e SPDIF2 Kg Ka SDIF 2 DATA IN DUT Le A e e Ke WORDCLOCK Lei ae SPOIF 1 Spo CHIN CH2 IN NETWORK oda KI SDIF 2 DATA SPDIF 3 N1 N2 OUT SPDIF 4 TEST Upsampler SPDIF 1 SPDIF2 CH1 IN CH2 IN OO E B Analogue outputs to Amplifier Nt N2 E our SPDIF 3 TEST el fe Ol Lo ANE Kg d C o w7 WORDCLOCK DIGITAL IN Figure 1 Connecting the Dual AES output Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 10 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Single wire PCM Connect one or more of the PCM outputs AES1 Out AES2 Out SPDIF1 Out SPDIF2 Out to matching inputs on your DAC Use the Output button on the front panel to set the output sample rate to 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD If you want to use the AES1 and AES2 outputs in single wire mode open the menu x scroll to the S
55. s to PCM the data is upsampled to the output rate previously set DSD With DSD Pass Through set to Off the output rate for PCM and DSD is set by the Output button DXD Mode DXD a DXD Mode With DXD Mode set to On 352 8 amp 384kS s disappear from the list of Output Rate choices and are replaced by DXD With DXD selected input data that is a multiple of 44 1kS s including DSD is upsampled to 24 352 8 while input data that is a multiple of 48kS s is upsampled to 24 384 DXD With DXD Mode set to Off 352 8kS s and 384kS s reappear in the list RS232 Mode T RS232 Mode sets the RS232 interface to either Text mode for use with 3rd party control systems or b H dCS production Binary mode which is intended for factory use Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 33 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 CONFIGURATION Menu Settings Lock a When set to Locked this icon is displayed and the following settings cannot be changed USB Class RS232 Mode Save Configuration is disabled Restore Configuration is disabled Factory Reset is disabled Sync Mode setting for all inputs Dual AES output setting Output Rate setting DSD Pass through DXD Lock e Set to Unlocked if you need to change these settings Save Configuration aa Once the unit is set up the way you want it select Save to store the settings in memory If you deliberately change the setup lat
56. t is synchronous with the data lt r e W Remember to select the input before setting the Sync Mode A The next step is crucial sit back and enjoy the music Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 21 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Advanced options Customising the input configuration The Vivaldi Upsampler s inputs can be renamed to suit your particular system using a computer running a terminal emulator program The Vivaldi DAC has the same feature The procedure using a Windows PC with TeraTerm is described here but other programs such as PuTTY or ZTerm could be used If you have difficulty with this please ask your Dealer for help e Power up the Upsampler and a Windows PC e f no suitable terminal program for example Hyperterminal is already installed download Tera Term from hitp en sourceforge jp projects ttssh2 releases and install it on your PC If the link is broken please search for the latest version of Tera Term online p T Set the Upsampler s Settings gt RS232 menu page to the Text option e Use a USB to RS232 adapter cable to connect the Tera Term Serial port setup L Z Upsampler s Test port to one of the PC s USB 7 ports Port COMA Baud rate 4500 e Run ttermpro exe a E Data 8 bit Cancel e Click the Serial button Tera Term will Parity none automatically select the port connected to the P D een Upsampler
57. t word length sample rate and output sample rate appear The sample rates are replaced by No Input when a recognisable data stream is not detected The Filter Sync Mode and Clone icons appear on the bottom row While the Upsampler is streaming data via the Network or USB2 inputs the track name appears at the bottom of the display with the play pause icon and the elapsed track time at the right hand side NETWORK 24 882 gt 384 Elh ka Edgeways USB2 16 44 1 gt DSD Ei BV pe 00 48 02 Go Aheadaif If the Upsampler is receiving a data stream in which the NonAudio flag has been set the Upsampler will mute and display for example NA 44 1 gt DSD The Vivaldi Transport v1 10 or later sets the NonAudio flag when the CD tray opens and returns to Audio mode when playback starts Details of the menu displays are shown in the Menu section on page 29 e ei To avoid unnecessary display wear we recommend switching off or setting the unit to n Sleep mode at the end of the listening session a KE Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 23 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 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 D beside the
58. ta source can be connected to USB2 or the Network interface instead SPDIF 1 SPDIF2 CHIN CH2 IN NETWORK el o Cee E SDIF 2 DATA SPDIF 4 TEST GE our Ges Z WORDCLOCK Analogue outputs to Amplifier Ya n a a i ok i amp WORDCLOCK IN3 Figure 6 Using a Vivaldi Upsampler and DAC In Universal Master Mode e Select the Upsampler input you are using e Select the DAC s AES3 4 input Open the DAC s Menu and select Settings gt Sync Mode gt Universal Master Mode war Open the Upsampler s Menu and select Settings gt Sync Mode gt Word Clock 1 L The Upsampler will lock to the DAC s clock and will stay locked at any sample rate Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 20 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 2x December 2015 Using the DAC and Upsampler with a Master Clock You can improve the sound quality further by connecting a Vivaldi Master Clock to your system as described on page 12 Analogue outputs to Amplifier Figure 7 Using a Vivaldi Upsampler and DAC with a Clock e Set the Master Clock Group 1 Frequency to 44 1kKHz and Group 2 Frequency to 48kHz e Set the Upsampler s input to the USB1 USB2 or Network input as necessary e Set the DAC s input to AES3 4 ole Set the Settings gt Sync mode menu pages for the DAC and Upsampler to Auto W1 W2 W and both units will automatically choose the clock tha
59. to adjust the display The SIGNAL GENERATOR menu featured on the Transport Upsampler and DAC only contains test and set up routines 9 0 Nag Use the gt button to move the blue highlight to the menu you want then press the MENU button to select it The next menu level down is displayed Use the gt button to move the highlight to the menu page you want then press the MENU buiton to display the information or change the setting Select the return icon to go back to the previous menu level Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_ 2x Page 30 English version dC Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual software Issue 1 2x December 2015 INFORMATION Menu Unit Status E The Unit Status page displays The long version of the serial number including the hardware configuration code Internal temperature C Each input and the sample rate detected on that input S s The USB1 Audio Class setting Each Word Clock input and the clock frequency detected on that input Hz Network addresses and renderer name Use the ak buttons to scroll up or down the list This page does not time out press the Menu button to exit If your system is not behaving as you expect the Unit Status pages can help you find set up or connection errors PKW iv Version The Version page displays the software versions loaded in the unit Please have this information ready if you contact your dealer for any reason e Control Board 1

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