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1. o O gt Disconnect the power cable before changing the fuse Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Removing the Transit Screws The transit screws clamp the mechanism to reduce the risk of shipping damage They must be removed before the unit is used Lift the unit out of the packaging and place it on a table top Remove the rubber mat from the top of the unit Identify the four transit screws from the drawing below they are coloured red for easy identification K 7 IMPORTANT Figure 8 View of the top of the unit showing the transit screws Using the 3mm hex key unscrew the red transit screws and put them in a safe place If you intend to transport the unit over large distances replace the transit screws they need to be secure BUT NOT OVER TIGHT Fitting the Top Glass Plate Lay the black rubber mat flat in the top of the unit so that the 4 screw holes are visible through the holes in the mat Remove the glass plate from its plastic bag The plastic sheet attached to the underside of the glass is a safety feature and must not be removed Find the dCS logo on the top face of the glass Fit the glass with the logo in the front left corner of the unit as shown in Figure 9
2. c ccceesceceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeneeeeaes 54 Figure 10 Securing the Top Glass Plate ccccceceeeeesseeeeeeeseteeeseaeeeeeeeeaes 54 Figure 11 Removing the Remote Control battery CoVET ceeseeereeee 55 Figure 12 Changing the Remote Control unit batteries 0 cceeeeeeee 55 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd Keywords and Phrases 0 0 9 buttons remote ce ceccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 36 1 1394 ID MENU uu ceeeeeeeeeeeeeceaneeeseeeeenees 20 1394 indicator ce eeeseeceeeceeeeeeneeeeees 30 32 1394 interface eeeeeeeeeeceeeeeaeeeneees 32 42 1394 interface disabling 20 1394 interface synchronising 42 1394 interface troubleshooting 61 1394 output CONNECTING 11 1394 source identification cccees 20 1394 Cannot lock tO c cece ccceceeeeeesseeeeeeeees 59 A A B button remote eeeeeeceeeceeeeeeseeeeees 35 A B indicator ccccccecececeaseseseeeeeeeeaeeaseesees 30 Active Message sssserrsserresrsnresrenresrrnnns 61 ADO ea e e A A T i 64 AES OUD U tie enna a E A 31 AES output connecting eseeseeeeeeee eneen 12 PE SB PE E A A 64 Applicati nS eee 16 ARTINdICAO ina aa eaa 29 automatic input selection eeeee 42 automatic source selection cccccc
3. cccccccesseeeeeneees 38 Table 5 SDIF Wordclock Interface Electrical Characteristics c000 39 Table 6 Power consumption for consumer products cceeeseeeeeenteeeeeeees 40 Table 7 Size and weight for consumer products ccceeeeeeeeeeeeteteeeeees 40 Table 8 Options available 00 ceccceceecceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeeeaeseeeeeseaeeesaeeeeeeeeenees 50 Table 9 dCS Contact Information 0 cccccccecsceceeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeseeeeseaeeeeeeeeneees 63 Table 10 Cable colours and styles ccceccceceeeeeceeeeeeaeeeeeeeseaeeeseaeeeeaaeeeenees 65 List of Figures Figure 1 Connecting La Scala to Elgar Plus cccccccccceccceeeeneeteteeeenaeeeeneeteaes 11 Figure 2 Using a DAC in Master MOde c ccceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseaeeeeneeeeaes 16 Figure 3 Menu flow Chart eeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeeenaeeeeneaa 18 Figure 4 dCS La Scala Front Panel eeecccceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeaeeeeeenaeeeeeenaeeeeneaa 28 Figure 5 dCS La Scala Rear Panel cc cceecccceeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeneeeeeenaeeeeeenaeeeenee 31 Figure 6 Transport Remote Control cccccccesceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseaeeeeneeteaes 34 Figure 7 Changing the Mains Fuse ccsceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseaeeseneeeeaes 52 Figure 8 View of the top of the unit showing the transit Screws s 53 Figure 9 Locating the Top Glass Plate
4. cccceseseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 30 RPT 1 indicator ccccceeesceeeeeeeeeeeeestaeees 30 S SAC Divi eria a e a ia 3 SACD indicator sssr edian 29 SACD CD button remote c cc eeeeeeeenees 35 SACD CD MON kear eas inaia 20 EN A AIE E E T E E 48 safety electrical c ccccceceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 57 Sample Clock aeiee a oct 39 Sample rate saien 9 31 32 39 64 sample rate OUTDUE eee eeeeeeeeereeeeeeeee 31 SDI F22 rei ern rrara e E 64 SDIF 2 cables do not SWap ceeeeee 32 SDIF 2 OUtO Uti diiran einnota suaa 32 SDIF 2 output connecting eeeeeeeeeee e 12 SDIF 2 cannot lock tO ccccceeceeeesteeeeeeees 59 Search message eseseeseeeeresereerreerrserrsens 61 Select DUttON i aeeie ridire eta dapas kidadia 19 30 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd select layer hybrid diSC 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeee Seral MENU ss cccsives cosatvsdesssivescccviwescensasearcaasenes serial number full ce eeeeeeeecececeeeeseeeeees Serial number SNOMT cece seeeceeeeeeeeseeeeees SEVICE A e a a T AE Session tiME OUL eee eeeeeeseeeeeteteeeteeeeeeeees SESSTIME MENU cccccccccccccccccceeeeceeeeeneeeeeeees setting a repeat Sequence eeeeeeeeees setting Supply Voltage 00 0 eeeeeeeeeeesteeeeeee settings after Factory reset Shuffle MOE riiai SIZE a e e E a A SoftWare ISSUC
5. The PLL is also very robust and will lock to very poor signals if necessary Accuracy Typically 3 parts per million at time of shipping Synchronising to Wordclock In Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc English version The unit will slave to a 44 1KHz Wordclock on the Wordclock In connector Pull in range Lock in time 300 parts per million about nominal frequency lt 6 seconds for most situations email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Power requirements Units may be set for 100 115 120 200 215 220 or 230 240V 4 10 50 60Hz AC operation Typical power Maximum power consumption consumption Purcell amp Verona Delius Elgar Plus Verdi amp La Scala Table 6 Power consumption for consumer products Size and Weight Purcell amp 461mm 413mm 8 5kg Verona 18 15 16 18 18 7Ibs Deli 461mm 413mm 8 8kg EUS 18 15 16 18 19 4lbs 461mm 406mm 12 0kg Elgar Plus 18 15 16 0 26 4lbs Verdi amp 461mm 415mm 17kg La Scala 18 15 16 34 37 4lbs Table 7 Size and weight for consumer products e Delius only the control knob protrudes out of the front by 20mm 0 79 e Verdi amp La Scala only the control knob protrudes out of the front by 18mm 0 51 e Allow extra depth for cable connectors Operating Condition
6. A B C DEF G H IJ K Figure 4 dCS La Scala Front Panel Power Standby button Play Pause button Stop Eject button Status indicator Display mode indicator Remote Control sensor Main Display Mode indicator Menu or SAA button Previous Track Fast Reverse or Menu button Next Track Fast Forward or Menu B8 button SACD CD tray Rotary control C ITrQOmmoowy TA This button doubles as a power on off switch and a standby mode switch To switch on press the Power button briefly If power is available the PWR indicator will light and La Scala will run through the power up routine Note that the Power button will not click when turning power on this is normal When you have finished listening press the Power button briefly to set the unit to standby mode The outputs will mute all displays will turn off except the PWR indicator In this mode La Scala uses little power If power is switched off or fails Standby mode is cancelled To restore normal operation press the Power button briefly again La Scala will power up ready for use To switch off completely press the Power button and hold it for a few seconds until the Main Display shows Power Dn then release it Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Play Pause Button gt
7. Open the Menu and step through until the display shows EasyPlay Press the SAY button repeatedly and the display cycles through the three options Stop when you reach the option you want Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 CDUpdate Software Update By CD Current software for dCS Elgar Plus Elgar Delius or Purcell and all Verdi La Scala or Verona software features a CD Update menu page You can update the software inside any of these products loaded with CD Update software quickly and easily from a CD supplied by dCs IMPORTANT Please follow the latest update instructions supplied with the CD The following is for guidance only You will need a standard CD Transport a CD player or a dCS Verdi to play the CD A few CD players are not suitable because they upsample to 48kS s or change some of the data bits in other ways one example is the ML37 Don t worry the CD Update routine detects these and stops preventing any changes to the internal software If you are updating adCS Upsampler or DAC Connect an AES or RCA digital output from the Transport to the Upsampler or DAC and select the input you have just connected Disconnect any 1394 interface cables If you are updating a dCS DAC connected to the Transport through another device Connect an AES or RCA
8. Using a DAC in Master mode Connect up as shown in Figure 2 IMPORTANT Note that the Wordclock connections are different to those in Figure 1 Elgar Plus setup for software version 4 2x or later The first time you use this arrangement open the menu and run the Factory routine While playing an SACD use the Input button to select the 1394 input and allow the unit to settle Open the menu again choose a Filter if you wish then set the MS page to MS Mastr When the system has re locked use the Volume control to set a comfortable listening level Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Lid September 2004 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc Page 17 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 THE SOFTWARE THE MENU Press Step gt to move along the Menu press lt Step to move back Press Select to set a menu option or change options Transmit Timeout SACD CD Turns off 1394 data Sets the 1394 Sets the Function feed DSD mode source identifying a tha display Menu time out rightness only number delay First page of the Selects format for Menu playing hybrid discs CI ER BREED Coe RETANA Active Bri
9. Input and Filter buttons 0 9 buttons White LED Keypad button Up Down buttons Vol Bal button Mute button Display button N This group of buttons change the selected Input and Filter settings for dCs DDCs buttons 4 and 5 or dCS DACs buttons 7 amp 8 if either of these are used in your system They do not affect La Scala Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the options 0 The ten numbered buttons form the numeric keypad used to enter track numbers while the white LED is lit Most of these buttons have other functions To set the Remote Control in keypad mode either e press the Keypad button e press the 0 button or e hold down one of the 1 9 buttons until the white LED lights The white LED goes out after 5 seconds returning the Remote Control to normal operation Pressing a number button while the white LED is lit keeps the white LED on for another 5 seconds lt The white LED lights to indicate that the numeric keypad and some alternative functions are active K The Keypad button toggles the Remote Control in and out of keypad mode A Use the Up Down buttons to alter the Volume setting of adCS DAC V Pressing the Vol Bal button puts a dCS DAC in Balance mode use the Up Down buttons to adjust the Balance Balance mode times out after 5 seconds if no adjustment is made These buttons do not affect La Scala U Press the Mute button to mute or un mute a dCS DAC This button does
10. After briefly displaying Wait the following sequence occurs Normal In phase noise appears on both channels for several seconds None Both outputs are muted for a second Inverted A second burst of noise appears on both channels with the right channel inverted for several seconds Done This is displayed briefly at the end of the test If both channels are in phase the first burst of noise will produce a stable central image but the second burst will not If one channel is out of phase the second burst will produce a stable stereo image but the first will not If there is a phasing error check for wiring errors from the unit output onwards You cannot correct this error on a dCS DAC using the Phase feature as this inverts both channels Burn In Burn In Signal Generation IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Read all the steps in this section before starting the System Burn in routine The Burn in routine outputs a signal at maximum volume This routine is NOT suitable for burning in loudspeakers Ensure your loudspeakers are disconnected or your power amplifier is switched off before starting this routine Use this feature to burn in your system components with modulated pink noise It is disabled when in DSD SACD mode Set up your system volume control to the usual setting Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Burn In Press the SJAA button once to sta
11. Carefully locate the right hand edge of the glass in the well in the top of the unit step 1 in Figure 9 Lower the glass down on the left hand side until it can be safely dropped into place step 2 in Figure 9 Centralise the glass plate Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 PWR TEXT CONT RPT Power gt fu mja HYBD DISC PROG RPTI SACD ART RAND AB co TRK Super Audio CD Transport WCLK 1394 Figure 9 Locating the Top Glass Plate Fit a black top hat washer onto each screw fit the 4 screws through the holes in the glass step 3 in Figure 10 g O HYBD DISC PROG RPTI Menu M gt i Super Audio CD Transport Figure 10 Securing the Top Glass Plate Locate the top hat washers into the holes and at first tighten up the screws FINGER TIGHT ONLY Use the 4mm hex key provided to tighten up the screws at most ONE QUARTER OF A TURN ONLY IMPORTANT DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS this can compress the rubber mat and spoil its sound dampening performance Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd Sep
12. September 2004 Maintenance and SUppolt c ssscccsseeceseeseeeseseneeenseeeseeesesnaeeeeseeeseaeseseaeeneeeeeees 52 Service amp Maintenance 52 Obtaining Service 52 Mains Fuse 52 Replacing a Blown Fuse 52 Removing the Transit Screws 53 Fitting the Top Glass Plate 53 Fitting or Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 55 Opening the battery compartment and removing batteries 55 Fitting new batteries and closing the case 55 Updating your La Scala 56 Software Updates 56 Hardware Updates 56 Safety and Electrical Safety 57 Cleaning the Case 57 Troubleshooting icc seccceeienecetice ieee see teeeeeentececentteceenseteceenantececentueceetentaeceennes 58 Fault Indication 58 Power interruption 58 Power up test errors 58 Troubleshooting Guide 59 The unit fails to power up 59 The DAC DDC suddenly mutes La Scala repeats its power up sequence 59 The DAC DDC fails to lock to La Scala or displays No Input 59 The DAC DDC locks but no signal is received 59 Playing a CD the DAC output is monophonic 59 Channel Check Phase Check and Burn In do not work 59 The Remote Control fails to control the unit 60 Menu Timeout does not work 60 The Display turns on briefly when a control is operated then turns off 60 CD R does not play correctly 60 A disc is trapped in the unit 60 Troubleshooting the IEEE 1394 Interface 61 Upsampler or Transport displays Inactive 61 The Unit keeps displaying No Comms 61 The Unit keeps displaying
13. The SPDIF outputs RCA or BNC carry identical digital signals sampled at 44 1kS s The data format is IEC60958 otherwise known as SPDIF Data from SACDs is also available down sampled to 16 bit 44 1kS s RCA connectors are the type commonly found on consumer equipment Use with 75 ohm co axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use Some types of audio cable are not suitable and may cause crackling noises or other malfunctions IMPORTANT If the Copy Prohibit flag in the source data on the disc is set you will not be able to record the data from the SPDIF outputs Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 SPDIF Optical Output The optical output carries optically transmitted digital signals sampled at 44 1kS s The data format is IEC60958 otherwise known as SPDIF Data from SACDs is also available down sampled to 16 bit 44 1kS s Use the Toslink output with Toslink fibre optic cables designed for digital audio use Pull off the plastic cover before use SDIF Interface This consists of two data outputs CH1 amp CH2 and the Wordclock Out all on BNC sockets The interface carries digital signals sampled at 44 1kS s The data format is SDIF 2 Data from SACDs is also available down sampled to 16 bit 44 1kS s Connect up the three BNC sockets with 75Q co
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15. plays the whole disc in a continuous sequence then stops The CONT indicator is lit e Program plays the programmed sequence of tracks then stops The PROG indicator is lit e Shuffle plays all the tracks on the disc in a random sequence then stops The RAND indicator is lit Press the Repeat button repeatedly to cycle through the 3 modes e Rept All repeats the whole disc depending on the Play Mode In Continuous mode the whole disc is repeated from start to finish In Program mode the programmed sequence is repeated In Shuffle mode the whole disc is replayed in a different random sequence e Rept Trk repeats the current track even if it is already playing e Rept Off returns to normal playing mode To select part of a track to repeat play the track through until you reach the start point Press the A B button the display will show for example AB 0 20 with the B flashing When you reach the end point for example 10 seconds later press the A B button again The B will stop flashing the unit will skip back to the start point then continuously repeat the section up to stop point You can select new start and stop points by pressing the A B button at the new start point and again at the new stop point Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004
16. s daughter Margherita In 1832 he applied to study at the prestigious Milan Conservatory but was turned down Instead he studied in Milan under the private tuition of Vincenzo Lavingna a composer and former harpsichordist at the La Scala theatre During his stay in Milan Verdi spent a great deal of time attending the theatre and this almost certainly accounts for his work being heavily biased towards opera On Provesi s death in 1833 Verdi returned to Busseto with the aim of taking over his position as head of the town s music school However this was delayed until 1836 by political squabbling between the clergy and his supporters in the local Philharmonia In 1838 Verdi moved to Milan where the following year he presented his first opera Oberto conte di San Bonifacio at the La Scala theatre where it was received to moderate acclaim 1840 must have been the worst year of his life First his two children and then his wife died in quick succession His misery was further compounded when his second opera Un Giorno di Regno closed after only one performance At this point Verdi seriously considered giving up composing altogether At the insistence of Bartolomeo Merelli the impresario of the La Scala theatre Verdi read a libretto written by Solera The biblical themes deeply moved him and motivated him to write his second opera Nabucco which was hailed as a triumph when it was performed for the first time at La Scala in 1842 Na
17. Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 1 0x September 2004 Cc Cable identification eeeeeeeeteeeeeeteeeeees 65 CADDIES is ctietectiisiveaativtctestsancalavives 10 31 32 59 Cannot lock tO T394 uicina 59 cannot lock to BNC seses 59 cannot lock to SDIF 2 l enn 59 cannot record from SPDIF output 31 Caution message eeeeeeeceteeeeeteeeeteeeeeeeeees 23 CD INICIO aeiae aranes EaR ARAE AEEA REE 29 GD iee i A EE EEEE 30 CD Update is interrupted cccccieeeeees 26 CD Update menu ecccecececeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 25 CD upsampling 0 2 22 ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeees 3 CD R not finalised eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 60 CD R problem 0 cceesceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 60 Ch Check MeN ccceeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 21 changing Options eee eeeeeeeeeeteeeeeetteeeees 50 Channel check failS c eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 59 Channel check routine eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Cleaning the CASE 0 0 2 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteteees 57 Clear button remote ccceceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeee 35 CIOCK ACCULACY s 39 clock cleaning eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeneetens 39 CLOCKING se the cttvhtsMengenicen Miscetem techs 39 Closing the M nu eeecceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 19 connecting the outputs 11 connector Power Link cccccsseseseeeeeeees 32 CONT indicator ceccceeeeeeeeeee
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19. opening the Menu ccccceeeeeseceeeeeeeeees 19 operating conditions sessssseee neeese nenene 40 ptica OUt Put asri a E a E 32 option mains supply voltage eeeee 50 OPUONS viet es ee AT 50 OPTIONS CHANGING reece a E 50 outpitr AES oa ES 31 OUtPUL BNG eiriaa rae enes baara 31 output optical eeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 32 OUTPUE RCA eitte eia aa rA Na E 31 OUtpUt SDIF 2 eeren aa 32 output Toslink optical 32 output Wordclock cccceceeeeeeseneeeeeeeees 32 outputs connecting to s es 11 outputs SPDIF ras ierrnre rarene 31 32 overriding FavLayer setting eeeeeeee 24 P Packaging rsin e anana 52 packaging replacement ceeeeeeeeeee 48 Ph Check Menu sendoren 22 phase check fails ee ceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeenee 59 phase check routine ssessiseeerreserrnrerrenns 22 phase locked lOOP ccceeeeeteeeeeenteeeeeeaes 39 Play Pause button c cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 29 Play Mode button remote eeeeeees 35 payma EC ase a OS 13 playing tracks in random ordetr 005 14 Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out message from DAC cccecceceeereees 61 Please Start CD message ceeeeeeeeees 26 positioning the Unit ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 49 Power Dutton c cccceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeseaeees 28 power mleberi E 33 power interruption
20. www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Step 1 Connecting the System There are only two connections needed between the La Scala and the DAC The La Scala is compatible with the dCS Elgar Plus DAC or the dCS Delius DAC equipped with the 1394 option dCS Verdi La Scala SACD Transport CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE CLASS 1 LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN LASER PRODUCT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 44 1kHz Wordclock 1894 dCS Elgar Plus DAC c e nA e Or O Ns ea R Balanced _ or Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 1 Connecting La Scala to Elgar Plus Connecting the 1394 Interface While playing an SACD Hybid disc or CD DSD data is available from either of the 1394 connectors This can be decoded by a 1394 equipped dCS Elgar Plus or Delius DAC Set the DAC to 1394 mode first Connect ONE of the 1394 connectors on La Scala s rear panel to the DAC using the IEEE 1394 cable supplied Also connect La Scala s Wordclock Out to Wordclock In on the DAC IMPORTANT Do not connect both of La Scala s 1394 connectors to the DAC this prevents the IEEE 1394 interfaces synchronising Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co
21. Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd Standby button SACD CD button Transport controls September 2004 B Pressing the Standby button normally sets La Scala to standby mode Press again to restore normal operation If you press the Standby button while the white LED 1 is lit all dCS units in range of the remote control will be toggled in or out of standby mode Y While playing a hybrid disc press this button to select either the SACD layer or the standard CD layer The layer selected will be displayed on the Status indicator If the disc is not a hybrid disc this button has no effect The Play Pause Stop Eject Previous Track and Next Track buttons control the transport in the same way as the buttons on the front panel While the white LED 1 is lit the Previous Track and Next Track buttons skip to the previous or next track index if the disc being played has indexing Program and Clear buttons These two buttons are used to set up or change a sequence of tracks Press the Program button to enter PROG mode then enter the first track number on the 0 9 buttons e g 05 while the white LED Lt is lit Repeat this to program more tracks up to a maximum of 31 To delete the last track in the sequence press the Clear button For more details see Track Selection on page 14 Mode control buttons Press the Play Mode button repeatedly to cycle through the 3 modes e Continue
22. Read TOC reading the table of contents from the disc The disc will be identified as a CD SACD or hybrid Either the CD or the SACD indicator will light along with the CONT indicator play all tracks in a continuous sequence If the disc is a hybrid the HYBD indicator and either the SACD or the CD indicator will light You can select the other layer by pressing the SACD CD button on the Remote Control the indicator will change to match this If the disc has disc text the TEXT indicator will light the disc title and artist s name will scroll across the display For all discs the number of tracks total playing time will be displayed followed by 0 stopped Select the 1394 input on the DAC Allow the DAC to lock and un mute Press the Play button Turn up the Volume to a comfortable level You should have audio If the disc has disc text the track name will scroll across the display For all discs the track number and elapsed time will be displayed Press the Play Pause button to pause playing press again to resume playing Press the Next Track or Previous Track buttons to skip to another track Hold down the Next Track or Previous Track buttons to fast forward or fast reverse through the track Alternatively turn the Rotary Control Press the Stop Eject button to stop the disc Press it again to open the tray Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsli
23. Some models may use less than 8 sections e Amoving dot counts down slowly from about 3 to 0 After about 15 minutes the update is complete and the unit will reboot itself If the CD is still playing you can stop it now If the unit being updated has a 1394 interface wait until the unit has settled about 30 seconds switch it off for 10 seconds then on again If the unit detects no change in the 1394 interface code it will boot up as usual and be ready for use If the 1394 interface code has been updated the unit will load the new code into the flash memory on the 1394 interface board this takes about 10 minutes While this is taking place the unit will display a progress bar Next the unit will display in sequence Done 5 Done 4 Done 1 then reboot itself again The unit is ready for use If the CD transport stops or becomes disconnected during an update don t worry The original software is backed up inside the unit Proceed as follows The checking routine will find a sequencing error and Non Seq or Bad CD will appear on the display Turn the power off and on to reboot This message will scroll across the display Bad CheckSum Press Function button to attempt recovery or Bad CheckSum Press Mute button to attempt recovery or Bad CheckSum Press Menu button to attempt recovery depending on the model Press the appropriate button once The original software is retrieved from the internal backup while
24. Verdi La Scala is a Class 1 Laser Product it complies with U S FDA 21CFR subchapter J The U S FDA Accession number is 0211117 In normal use there is no risk of exposure to laser radiation The metal top cover must only be removed by authorised service personnel The cover protects the user from indirect exposure to visible and invisible laser radiation as well as risk of electric shock 2 To comply with the licence arrangements for SACD this data is encrypted in the Verdi La Scala and is decrypted in the receiving unit Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 GIUSEPPE VERDI 1813 1901 The dCS Verdi is named after Giuseppe Verdi the ig century Italian composer He was born in the village of Roncole in the province of Parma on October 10 1813 From an early age he showed a strong interest in music and commenced his formal musical studies at the age of 7 tutored by the organist in his village church When he was 10 Verdi moved to the nearby town of Busseto where he attended the music school run by Ferdinando Provesi In Busseto he made the acquaintance of Antonio Barezzi a local merchant and passionate music lover Barezzi provided Verdi with financial assistance during the remainder of his musical studies and many years later in 1836 Verdi married Barezzi
25. axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use A C coupled cables are not suitable IMPORTANT Please ensure the 3 cables are correctly connected to the DAC or other destination equipment otherwise the interface may malfunction or the channels may be swapped When playing a disc Wordclock Out carries a 44 1kHz Wordclock Wordclock Digital Input Wordclock In accepts a 44 1kHz Wordclock It allows La Scala and the rest of your system to be synchronised to a master clock This arrangement helps reduce jitter which can degrade the audio output When a 44 1kHz Wordclock is connected La Scala will automatically slave to it The WCIk indicator will flash while locking and stay on while La Scala is locked There is no data on the wordclock interface Use with 75 ohm co axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use A C coupled cables are not suitable 1394 Interface All units feature an IEEE 1394 multi channel interface available on two 6 way 1394 connectors If there are more than eight 1394 sources in the chain La Scala can be made inactive using the Transmit menu item see page 20 In this release the unit generates DSD data at 2 822MS s from either 1394 connector For correct operation the DAC must be locked to the 44 1kHz signal on La Scala s Wordclock Out connector or the system must be locked to a master clock running at 44 1kHz We recommend using the 1 8 metre long 6 way IEEE 1394 cable assembly and the BNC cab
26. back Ch Check Channel Check Test Use this feature to check if the stereo outputs on your system are swapped It is disabled when in DSD SACD mode Set up your system to play music at a comfortable level Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Ch Check Press the SAX button once to start the test After briefly displaying Wait the following sequence occurs Left A modulated tone should appear on the left channel only for several seconds None Both outputs are muted for a second Right A modulated tone should appear on the right channel only for several seconds Done This is displayed briefly at the end of the test If the channels are swapped check for wiring errors from the unit output onwards If you correct this temporarily using the Swap function on a dCS DAC note that the Swap setting is NOT remembered at power down Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Ph Check Phase Check Test Use this feature to check if one channel in your system is phase inverted It is disabled when in DSD SACD mode Set up your system to play music at a comfortable level Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Ph Check Press the SJAA button once to start the test
27. ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeees 36 remote A B DUttOn ce eeecccceeceeeeseseseeees 35 remote Blus LED eee cecceeeeseeseseeeeeeeeees 34 remote Clear button cccceceeeesteeeeeeees 35 remote Display button eee eeeeeeeeeerees 36 remote Filter buttons ccceeeeeeeeeeteees 36 remote Input buttons cceeeeeeeseees 36 remote Keypad button ceeeeeeeeeees 36 remote mode control buttons 00 35 remote Mute button c ceeceeeeeteeeeeeeees 36 remote Play Mode button cceee 35 remote Program button 0 cceeeeeeees 35 remote Repeat button ceeeeeeeeeeeees 35 remote SACD CD buttn ceceeeeeeees 35 remote Standby DUttONn ccceeesseeeeeeees 35 remote transport controls 0 ceeee 35 remote Up Down buttons eeeeee 36 remote Vol Bal button ceeeteeeeeees 36 remote white LED 2 0 0 ceccccceeecesseseeeeeeeeees 36 removing the transit SCreWS eee 53 Repeat button remote cceeeeeeeeeceeees 35 repeat mode cancelling 15 repeating a ASC eoor n e Eaa 15 repeating one track 00 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 repeating part of a track c eeeeeeteeeees 15 REPT indiCator 0 ccccccsecseceeeeeeeeeeseseeeeees 30 REP TMOG h adeante coeeceadceuyentscness 15 resetting to factory state 27 Rotary COntrl
28. displaying Wait This may take a few minutes When recovery is complete the unit re boots Run the CD Update routine again to load the new software Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Factory Restoring Factory Defaults This feature sets most of the parameters back to the factory default settings This can be useful if the settings are accidentally changed and you need to reset the unit to a standard configuration or your children play with it Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Factory Press the SER button and leave the menu to time out After re booting the unit will return to normal operation set up as follows Transmit to Active Brightness to Bright 4 1394ID to O Timeout to Normal FavLayer to SACD SessTime to 0 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 THE HARDWARE CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Front Panel PWR TEXT CONT RPT Power fll mja HYBD osc PROG RPTI Menu Ke SACD ART A R RAND AB cD TRK sampling BACD Transport WOK 1394 ttf 7 aa F Key to Front Panel Power Button
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30. more dcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Lid September 2004 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc Page 47 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 USING YOUR dCS LA SCALA FOR THE FIRST TIME Thank you for purchasing this dCS La Scala Before attempting to use your La Scala please read at least the rest of this section and the Step by Step Guide on page 10 This will enable you to set the unit up quickly with your hi fi system What s in the Box The box should contain the following dCS La Scala User Manual Control Summary Power Cable Spare Fuses 2 Remote Control unit Remote Control guide 3 x AAA batteries 1 pt Pozidriv screwdriver for fitting the Remote Control unit batteries IEEE 1394 cable assembly BNC cable 2 5mm hex key for removing the transit screws Top glass plate 4 x bolts and plastic washers for fitting the top glass plate 4mm hex key for fitting the top glass plate IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of transit damage the mechanism is clamped with 4 transit screws before shipping These MUST be removed before use See page 53 or the Read This Before Using Your dCS Verdi sheet for details Also the top glass plate should be fitted before use Your dealer may have done this for you IM
31. not affect La Scala 6 Press the Display button to cycle through the display options e disc title discs with disc text only e artists name discs with disc text only e track number and elapsed time The display mode indicators show what is being displayed Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Lid September 2004 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc Page 37 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 LA SCALA TECHNICAL INFORMATION Mechanism Dual laser 2 channel SACD CD compatible Vibration absorbing elastomer suspension Drawer type loader Digital Interface Specifications IEEE 1394 O Type 200Mbit Data format dCs Encrypted DSD Connectors 6 way x 2 Table 1 IEEE 1394 Interface Electrical Characteristics AES EBU AES3 Output Type Balanced differential Impedance 110 Q Level unloaded 7 V pk pk Connector XLR3 male x 3 Connections Pin 1 Ground or shield Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Table 2 AES EBU Interface Electrical Characteristics SPDIF electrical Output Type Single ended ground referred Impedance 75 Q Level unloaded 1 0 V pk pk Connector RCA Phono or BNC Table 3 SPDIF Interface Electrical Chara
32. or a soft copy of this manual you will notice that some types of text are in colour e Brown text in bold is a reference to another section or page Sometimes if you are reading a soft copy of the manual page numbers are hyperlinks click on them and you will go there e Blue text is used for controls and connectors described in the hardware section is used for alternative control functions such as menu operation e Pink text is a menu page or setting e Green text in bold shows what appears on the display e Purple text in bold is used for indicators Important information is presented like this ignoring this may cause you to damage the unit or invalidate the warranty The manual is designed to be helpful If there are points you feel we could cover better or that we have missed out please tell us About Sample Rates All references to sample rates in this manual use the unit kS s kilo Samples per second rather than the technically incorrect kHz Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 STEP BY STEP GUIDE Preliminaries IMPORTANT This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation You may find this useful if you have not used the La Scala for a while The Control Summary sheet details the menu structure and outli
33. the La Scala with the wrong mains setting for your local supply may result in serious damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty DO NOT attempt to reset the unit yourself IMPORTANT Please use a sensible power cable such as the one supplied with the unit Some audiophile power cables presently available are excessively heavy their weight can damage the power inlet connector Such damage is not covered by the warranty Positioning the Unit Place La Scala on a firm vibration free base so as to allow convenient connection to the other parts of your other system We suggest that you avoid siting La Scala either directly above or below preamplifiers or tuners if either of these will be used in your system at the same time as La Scala Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 OPTIONS The following options may be fitted to new units or retrofitted at a later date Option code Option V5 Mains voltage set to 230 240V V4 Mains voltage set to 215 220V V3 Mains voltage set to 200V V2 Mains voltage set to 115 120V V1 Mains voltage set to 100V Table 8 Options available Mains Supply Voltage Any unit may be set for operation from 230 240V 215 220V 200V 115 120V or 100V A C Units are shipped set for the mains supply voltage according to the destinatio
34. update your unit The manual will be updated for this check the web site e Achange to version 4 00 is a major update It will require updated hardware and the manual will be updated If you have older hardware some of the features added by new software may not be available due to for example a missing connector For recent hardware this is mentioned in the Upgrader s notes in this manual If you need the missing feature contact your dealer or dCS to arrange a hardware update e lf the software currently loaded includes a CD Update page you can update the software yourself Contact dCS for a CD and follow the instructions in the CD Update section on page 25 or the instructions supplied with the CD The update program will check your hardware configuration and install the latest software compatible with it e f you do not have the CD Update feature loaded or have difficulty with it a dCs distributor can download files from a PC into any unit fitted with a SUC connector Contact your dealer for details e For older units without a SUC connector your distributor can install new firmware in your unit Firmware updates are low cost from dCS Contact your dealer for details Hardware Updates You may wish to have your hardware updated from time to time to take advantage of new features in the latest software dCS offer this service we will retest reset any adjustable items to current shipping standards and install any modifi
35. CD layer of Hybrid discs upsampling the data to DSD internally without the need for a separate upsampler This is ideal for audiophiles who do not use other digital audio sources as the equipment set up is much simpler DSD Direct Stream Digital is single bit data sampled at 2 822MS s This data format increases the available audio band width to well over 100kHz well in excess of the 20kHz available from a standard CD system The extra band width sharpens the transient response and improves the phase response resulting in a more natural sound and more precise stereo imaging CD data at 16 bits 44 1kS s is always available from the AES interface XLR connector three SPDIF interfaces RCA BNC and Toslink optical and an SDIF 2 interface When playing and SACD the data is down sampled to provide these outputs La Scala features a Wordclock Input allowing the transport to be synchronised to a Master Clock or a dCS DAC running in master mode This arrangement reduces system jitter a major source of sound degradation in digital audio systems In common with all dCS converters La Scala is based on our flexible digital audio platform which makes extensive use of software configurable chips FPGA s and DSP s This allows the internal software to be updated from time to time either from a dCS CD or from a PC adding extra features and facilities to your system with a minimum of fuss Laser Radiation Hazard IMPORTANT dCS
36. Damage caused by leaking batteries is not covered by the warranty To re assemble the case fit the battery cover ensuring the side with the recessed holes is outward Replace the 2 screws taking care not to over tighten them The Remote Control is ready for use Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Updating your La Scala dCS products make extensive use of software configurable chips FPGAs and DSPs This gives us the ability to update our products to add extra features update digital interface standards or make performance improvements by loading new software Occasionally a hardware update may be necessary also to increase the capacity of the electronics add extra connectors or extra front panel controls Software Updates Please note that not all software updates make an earth shattering change You should have a clear idea of what you expect to gain before updating to the latest issue If the software loaded in your unit is for example version 3 45 e Achange to version 3 46 indicates a minor update for internal dCS use to make testing easier or more thorough or to cater for some minor hardware change Do not update your unit e A change to version 3 50 is a more serious update offering extra functionality If you want to use the extra features
37. Ds The unit will now inspect the CD and will display Scanning while it reads administrative data Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd OOPS September 2004 If there is anything wrong with the dCS CD that has been loaded or it does not match the product the unit will display Wrong or Wrong CD or No Index and revert to normal operation Don t worry the internal software is unchanged Check the CD for dust or scratches If it is not a dCS CD at all the unit will keep repeating Please Start CD for about 30 seconds or display Wrong CD and then revert to normal operation If the data is correct the unit will display Track n where n is a number You can move the Transport on to track n or wait for it to get there of its own accord If the unit has to wait for the right track it will display Found Track 1 then Found Track 2 etc until it finds the right one Vx xx will appear on the display this is the new software issue number If the unit displays No Track repeat the procedure but manually advance the transport to track n Next the update progress is displayed in one of the following formats e The display counts up from 0 0 7 to 99 0 7 displays Copying counts up from 0 1 7 to 99 1 7 displays Copying and so on until the last section is loaded and copied
38. IEC type power cable Replace only with a 20 x 5mm 500mA T HRC fuse Please see page 52 for replacement details Additional Information The rear panel displays the following information about the unit The manufacturer s name and address Supply voltage setting frequency range and rated power Model dCS La Scala The short form of the unit serial number We will need the serial number preferably the full serial number from the menu to give you support over the phone or to ship you software updates Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Remote Control The Remote Control unit supplied with dCS Verdi and La Scala also allows control of some features on dCS Elgar Plus or Delius DACs and the Purcell Upsampler These buttons are identified by blue text or symbols on the Remote Control unit x gt O O Standby Keypad s O l lt j KC ay Play Mode Repeat A B pme rpc Vol Bal V _ie Input Filter Display f LDA Col dCS k J Figure 6 Transport Remote Control Blue LED Q The blue LED flashes briefly when the remote control sends a DAC or DDC command Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User
39. PORTANT For safety reasons the Remote Control is shipped with the batteries packed separately For fitting details see page 55 Check the contents of the inner carton very carefully against the list above Notify your dealer as soon as possible if anything is missing or damaged dCS suggest that all of the original packaging is retained for use when transporting any units Replacement packaging can be ordered from dCS or our distributors Safety Notice La Scala contains no user serviceable parts Do not attempt to open the case as there are potentially dangerous voltages present inside In the event of the unit developing a fault please consult your dealer IMPORTANT This equipment MUST be connected to a safety earth or ground via the power cable Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Mains Voltage Setting Before connecting the power cable to your La Scala for the first time please check that it has been set to the correct operating voltage for your local mains supply 50Hz or 60Hz operation is not important the unit can use either The unit s present voltage setting is shown on the label beneath the mains inlet on the rear panel If this does not match your local supply voltage DO NOT attempt to use the unit Contact your dealer to arrange to have the unit reset Using
40. S Delius DAC optional fit with software version 2 20 or later e dCS Verdi SACD CD Transport standard fit with software version 1 20 or later e dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD CD Transport standard fit with the Easy Play menu set to Verdi The system relies on a 1394 link between Verdi and the DAC The DAC will automatically change inputs whenever Verdi changes layer or starts playing Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 If the Verdi starts playing an SACD the DAC selects that 1394 channel If the Verdi starts playing a CD and e there is a second source on the 1394 bus such as a Purcell the DAC will select the other source e there are more than two other sources on the 1394 bus such as a Purcell or another Verdi the DAC will select one of the other sources You may have to manually select the source you want e Verdi is the only source on the 1394 bus the DAC will scan the PCM inputs and select the first active one it finds The priority order is AES1 and Dual AES first AES2 RCA1 RCA2 TOS ST BNC If the active input is not derived from Verdi you may have to manually select the source you want If none of the PCM inputs are active the DAC will remain selected to the original 1394 channel This arrangement works best with only two inputs co
41. Search 61 The DAC displays Verdi Wordclock Missing 61 The DAC displays Missing Wordclock between Clk Out amp Verdi Clk In 61 The DAC displays Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out 61 The DAC displays Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In 61 The DAC remains muted 62 The DAC takes a long time to unmute 62 If You Need More Help ccssecccceseeeceeeseeeeeseeneeeseseeneesesesneeseseeneeseseeeeseseeeneens 63 Other Information 63 Indexes and Software Version NUMDEYG cccssseceesssseeeeesssceneeesseenenes 64 Software History 64 Definitions and Abbreviations 64 Key to Cable Identification 65 List of Tables 66 List of Figures 66 Keywords and Phrases 67 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 About this Manual If you have not used a La Scala before please read the section Using your dCS La Scala for the first time on page 48 This manual has been arranged with the most commonly used sections placed first table of contents page 6 step by step page 10 and applications guides page 16 detailed software and hardware information page 18 technical information page 38 information for first time users page 48 options maintenance and troubleshooting page 50 index section page 64 What does the coloured text mean IMPORTANT If you are reading a colour print
42. Track Button Sige CD Tray Rotary Control Rear Panel Key to Rear Panel AES EBU Digital Output SPDIF Digital Outputs SPDIF Optical Output SDIF Interface Wordclock Digital Input 1394 Interface Power Link SUC Power switch IEC Power Inlet Mains Fuse Additional Information Remote Control Blue LED Standby button SACD CD button Transport controls Program and Clear buttons Mode control buttons Input and Filter buttons 0 9 buttons White LED Keypad button Up Down buttons Vol Bal button Mute button Display button La Scala Technical Information 000 Mechanism Digital Interface Specifications Sample Rates Clocking Synchronising to Wordclock In Power requirements Size and Weight Operating Conditions General Technical Information IEEE 1394 Overview Synchronising IEEE 1394 interfaces Automatic Input Selection dCS IR Remote Control Codes Upsampler DACs Transports Using your dCS La Scala for the First Time What s in the Box Safety Notice Mains Voltage Setting Positioning the Unit OPTIONS sewer tect isteach ee es Mains Supply Voltage Having Your Options Changed Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 1 0x September 2004 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 1 0x
43. ace ensure it is connected to the BNC output not the SDIF interface The DAC DDC locks but no signal is received e Verdi only When playing an ordinary CD or the CD layer of a hybrid disc Verdi generates digital silence from the 1394 interface and signal on all other interfaces e f playing an SACD open the Menu and check the Transmit page is set to Active Ensure the DAC is selected to the Verdi or La Scala channel Playing a CD the DAC output is monophonic e The source disk tape may actually be monophonic Channel Check Phase Check and Burn in do not work e Verdi only Check that the unit is set to CD mode and the DAC is NOT set to 1394 mode These features are disabled in SACD mode Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 The Remote Control fails to control the unit The Remote Control is normally shipped with the batteries packed separately for safety reasons If you are using the Remote Control for the first time you must fit the batteries first see page 55 If the Remote Control has not been used for a long time or has gradually lost range the batteries should be replaced see page 55 If you have just replaced the batteries but the unit still does not work check that the batteries are fitted the right way around see page 55 If two or more batteries we
44. andard professional stereo digital audio format consisting of one serial PCM data line It uses a balanced cable to extend transmission distance and includes a comprehensive messaging system DAC Digital to Analogue Converter sometimes referred to as a D A Converter dB A relative signal level or ratio in decibels The context may indicate the reference level dBo Level in decibels referred to a full scale sine wave in a sampled system So 0dBO0 is full scale dBu A signal level relative to 0 775V rms making no allowance for external loading DDC Digital to Digital Converter sometimes referred to as a D D Converter DSD Direct Stream Digital a single bit digital audio format sampled at 2 822MS s kS s Sample rate in kilo samples per second This replaces kHz which is technically incorrect when referring to sample rates SDIF 2 Sony Digital InterFace a stereo digital audio format consisting of 2 serial PCM or DSD data lines Usually used with a Word Clock SPDIF Sony Philips Digital InterFace a stereo digital audio format for consumer equipment consisting of one serial PCM data line Similar to AES3 but unbalanced and with different messaging Word Clock A synchronisation signal consisting of a square wave the frequency of which is the sample rate Usually transmitted through co axial cable and BNC connectors Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www
45. ay shows End and then press the S 2fai button once If the unit times out before the operation in hand has been completed simply re enter the menu page forward or backward and continue where you left off If you find the 5 second time out difficult to use you can extend it by changing the TimeOut setting Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd Menu Sequence September 2004 Use the flow chart Figure 3 or the Control Summary sheet to guide you through the Menu more quickly The following explanation deals with the Menu pages in the sequence they occur in the Menu The use of each page is shown on an individual basis with the last operation being closing the Menu After you have become more familiar with the Menu you will find it more convenient to perform all the Menu operations in one go before finally closing the Menu SACD CD Selecting the layer on a hybrid disc With a hybrid disc loaded or playing the HYBD indicator will be lit you can select either the SACD or the CD layer using this menu This duplicates the SACD CD button on the Remote Control Open the Menu and step through until the display shows SACD CD Press the Seta button to flip between SACD or CD When you have the option you want wait for the Menu to time out and the display to revert to its norma
46. bucco firmly established Verdi as one of the leading Italian composers of the day Verdi then commenced a period of prodigious creativity Between 1843 and 1858 he wrote a total of 20 operas Of these 3 are especially of note and are still regularly performed Rigoletto written in 1851 Il trovatore and La traviata both written in 1853 In 1859 he married his second wife the soprano Giuseppina Strepponi whom he had known since 1842 when she sang the female lead in Nabucco at La Scala Verdi s works often contained strong political themes This interest in politics was carried over to his private life and in 1861 he was elected as a deputy to the first Italian parliament His success had made him a wealthy as well as famous man He used his considerable fortune to progressively increase the size of his farm holdings in Parma By 1900 these had become the largest revenue producer in the province Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 He continued to compose albeit at a slower pace In 1873 he wrote his Requiem Mass which was dedicated to the memory of the poet Alessandro Manzoni though its origins go back to a work he first composed as a homage to Rossini The most notable operas of his latter years are Aida written in 1871 Otello written in 1887 and Falstaff
47. button s es Fast Reverse button eeeeeeeeeees fault indication FavLayer M Nu cccccceesseeeeesteeeeeenaes FavLayer setting overriding favourite layer on hybrid disc Filter buttons remote ccccccceeeee first time USC eeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee fitting the glass plate ee Found Track message FPGAs Not Loaded message front Panel eee ceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeees f llScalEn eannan TUSEs MAINS 23 ssid eine FUSE replacing ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees fuse Spale wt e Aut areal Giuseppe Verdi biography glass plate fitting eee QVOUNCING iets ei asec E guide to basic setup hardware updates eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee HYBD indicator ccceeseseeeeeeeees hybrid disc favourite layer hybrid disc select layer ee IEEE 1394 interface ccccceeeeeeeees INACTIVE Message indicator 1394 oo cece ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees indicator A Bacini ein indicator ART re n o indicator OD viscid ca inarin indicator CONT sessen indicator DIS Gecina indicator Display Mode e indicator HYBD cccccceeeeeeeeeeeees indicator PROG cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeee INdicator PWR osse nestiseeonianaani i indicator RAND ccccceeeseeeeeeeees indicator REPT ei unisens niena INdicator RPT1 cseececeeeeeeeeeeeeeees indicator SACD
48. cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF The DAC displays Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In e Verdi La Scala has detected a clock frequency other than 44 1kHz on it s WCIk In connector Ensure the clock source is set to 44 1kHz e With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting Verdi La Scala s WClk Out to the DAC s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 The DAC remains muted e If the DAC is displaying the Volume setting change the Diso menu page setting to Diso Fs and check for error messages e If all else is in order switch off the Transport the Upsampler and the DAC then switch them on again If this situation keeps recurring please consult your dealer The DAC takes a long time to unmute e The 1394 interface can take around 30 seconds to settle and unmute e Try setting the DAC to 1394 mode before setting the Upsampler to DSD mode e f your system is in standby mode or switched off try turning the DAC on before the Upsampler or Transport If this information does not resolve the problem please contact your dealer for advice Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English
49. cations or updates that have occurred since your unit was first shipped The price will depend on the hardware changes necessary please contact your dealer or dCS for details and pricing In order to ensure speedy turn around please contact us prior to returning the unit to get a Service Return number Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Safety and Electrical Safety There are no user serviceable parts inside La Scala and so there is no need to remove the covers If for some reason you do IMPORTANT Disconnect the power cable before removing any covers or changing the P fuse There are no substances hazardous to health inside La Scala Cleaning the Case Do not apply any of the following cleaning products to the case as they will damage or alter the finish e Corrosive or abrasive agents e Spirit or alcohol based cleaners e Wax polish To remove dust wipe with a moist soft cloth To remove deposits from the case first disconnect the power cable then spray very lightly with a proprietary glass cleaner containing ammonia and wipe off gently with a soft cloth taking care to avoid scratches Do not spray the cleaner onto the connectors or the rear panel Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd c
50. cteristics SPDIF optical Toslink Output Type Optical Wavelength 660 nm Connector Toslink EIAJ CP 340 Table 4 Optical Interfaces Electrical Characteristics Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1 0x September 2004 SDIF 2 Wordclock Type Impedance Level unloaded Connector WCIlk Input Outputs Single ended ground referred 100 25 Q TTL TTL BNC BNC x3 Sample Rates Clocking Table 5 SDIF Wordclock Interface Electrical Characteristics 2 822MS s DSD on the IEEE 1394 interface upsampled when playing a standard CD Use with a 44 1kHz wordclock 16 bit 44 1kS s on AES RCA BNC Toslink and SDIF 2 interfaces downsampled when playing an SACD The Wordclock interface generates accepts a 44 1kHz wordclock The sample clock quality significantly determines the output performance of the unit The highest quality clocks that are available are crystals so we use these La Scala uses on board voltage controlled crystal oscillators VCXO s as clock sources In master mode this clocks the outputs and controls the mechanism When slaving to Wordclock In the VCXO is synchronised to the clock signal extracted from the input by a phase locked loop PLL This PLL is of a special narrow bandwidth type that provides a significant degree of clock cleaning
51. d a CD layer If you are playing a hybrid disc this menu setting allows you to choose which layer is played automatically Open the Menu and step through until the display shows FavLayer Press the button once and the display will show SACD Press the Sfaf4i button again and the display will change to CD Repeat this if you want to change back Most users will set this to SACD SessTime Session Time Out Setting When playing a hybrid disc you can over ride the FavLayer setting temporarily by pressing the SACD CD button on the Remote Control The FavLayer setting is restored next time you power up the unit or at the end of the session time set by this menu Open the Menu and step through until the display shows SessTime Press the SE fai button repeatedly and the display will cycle through 0 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours 8 hours 30 mins etc Choose the setting you want and wait for the Menu to timeout Easy Play Automatic Source Selection The Easy Play system automatically selects the active source in your system There are 3 options Normal La Scala selects the 1394 input on the DAC This is the usual setting Verdi La Scala operates in the same way as a standard Verdi The DAC will select the 1394 input if La Scala is playing an SACD and select the active PCM input if La Scala is playing a CD Off All source selection must be done manually Choose this setting if you have several digital sources connected to your DAC
52. dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD Transport User Manual Software Release 1 0x September 2004 dCS Ltd 2001 2004 Price UK 17 50 Euro 25 00 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in or introduced into a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of dCS Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and whilst it is checked for accuracy no liabilities can be accepted for errors ACS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd Company registered in England No 2072115 dCS La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Lid September 2004 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc Page 2 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD Transport is a logical development of the critically acclaimed dCS Verdi La Scala plays SACD or Hybrid discs and outputs the DSD data onto an IEEE 1394 bus ready for conversion to wide band high quality audio by a dCS Elgar Plus or a 1394 equipped dCS Delius La Scala also plays standard CDs and the
53. dcsltd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd Key to Cable Identification Manual for Software Issue 1 0x September 2004 If you are reading a colour print or a soft copy of this manual cable types shown in figures can be identified from Table 10 Cable Type XLR Analogue RCA Phono Analogue XLR Digital AES3 BNC Digital Optical SPDIF IEEE 1394 Sync Link Wordclock AES Reference GPS Reference RS 232 Colour Style RCA Phono Digital SPDIF Brown solid Brown long dash Blue solid Pale blue solid Pale blue short dash Dark magenta solid Red solid Green solid Dark green solid Dark green long dash Dark green short dash Purple solid Table 10 Cable colours and styles Where more than one cable of any type is used in a drawing they can be identified by a coloured sleeve at the source and a coloured arrow head at the destination Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc English version email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 List of Tables Table 1 IEEE 1394 Interface Electrical Characteristics cseeseeeeeee 38 Table 2 AES EBU Interface Electrical Characteristics 0 0 0 0 38 Table 3 SPDIF Interface Electrical Characteristics cccccseeeeeeeeeereees 38 Table 4 Optical Interfaces Electrical Characteristics
54. digital output from the other device to the DAC and select the input you have just connected Set the other device to bit for bit mode Cloning on adCS Upsampler Disconnect any 1394 interface cables If in doubt connect the DAC directly to the transport If you are updating a dCS Verona Disconnect ALL cables from the unit except the power cable Open the Menu on the unit to be updated and step through until the display shows CDUpdaie Make sure the transport is in STOP mode Press the JAA button to start the routine When the unit displays Cable connect a BNC cable from the Ext Ref Input to a BNC SPDIF digital output on the transport The unit will lock to the transport then display Wait If you are updating a dCS Transport the Transport plays the CD and updates itself missing out some of the early steps Disconnect any 1394 interface cables For all dCS units RELAX The update procedure is easy Mute your power amplifier Insert a dCS CD containing software for the unit you want to update into the transport making sure it is in STOP mode Open the Menu on the unit to be updated and step through until the display shows CDUpdaie Press the SAE button to start the routine The unit will display Wait while it prepares the flash memory for the update After 3 4 minutes the unit will scroll Please Start CD Press PLAY IMPORTANT Do not press PLAY before the unit to be updated is ready This can cause the download to fail Use only dCS C
55. ealer for advice quoting the model the full serial number see Serial on page 23 the software version number see Issue on page 23 and giving a detailed description of the fault If further action is necessary your dealer will advise you fully There is a mains fuse below the power inlet accessible from the outside of the unit If the fuse blows it may be changed by the user The current consumption of the unit is very low so it only blows if power surges occur or there is a fault in the unit Usually power surges cause no other damage but if the fuse blows repeatedly on replacement some other damage will have been done and the unit must be returned to dCS for repair Fuse Type 20 x 5mm 0 5 amp T HRC fuse If the fuse should fail it is essential that it be replaced with one of the same type and rating Failure to do so could result in damage to the unit risk of fire or electric shock and will invalidate the guarantee Replacing a Blown Fuse IMPORTANT Referring to Figure 7 remove the power cable use a small flat bladed screwdriver to pry up the tab on the fuse carrier A and pull it out Push the blown fuse out of the clip in the carrier B and dispose of it Fit a new fuse in the clip C and push the carrier back into the unit so that it clicks home Spare fuses are provided with the unit mo Og Gy Figure 7 Changing the Mains Fuse
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57. eeeeeeeeeeeees 30 contact inforMation cceececeeeeeeeeeees 23 63 Contact MONu cceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 23 Contents Of DOX ceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeees 48 crystal oscillator eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 39 D DA Gr haa id aaaea oedd denen aiias 64 DAG MOES e aa ERATE ae AA REAA R AARS 59 DAC remains muted 1394 input 62 DAC takes time to unmute 1394 input 62 OBiceeict creat sevsitedei tore E EET 64 C0 5 10 eee errr eRe AA ERETT 64 DDO eee er ereeree a a EN 64 definitions 2 eee cece cece ee eeeeeneeeeceeeeeeeeteaeeeeees 64 digital interface specifications 38 DISC indicator enerne 29 display blanking eeseeeeesseereseernsrnenns 21 display brightness n 21 Display button remote eeeeeeereeenn 36 Display Mode indicator 29 display test routine ce eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 23 display mainh dorir 29 do not swap SDIF 2 cables cceeeeees 32 CGOWN SAMPIING cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 31 32 39 DS Dinannais 32 39 42 64 DSD output connecting s s s 11 DSP Err1 message 58 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd DSPs Not Loaded message Sarthing sitet ayes aaa Easy Play Me nu c cecseeeeeseeeeeeenees extended warranty certificate F factory default settingS cee Factory Men eiieeii Fast Forward
58. eeeeeeees 24 B Bad CD message cceeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeteeeees 26 Bad Checksum Me SSagQ6 cccceeceees 26 58 basic operation cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 13 batteries for remote CONTIOL ccccccceeeeeeeees 55 batteries Polarity ee eeeeeeesteeeeeeneeeeeeaaes 55 biography Giuseppe Verdi ccceeeees 4 blank display cc eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaes 21 60 blue LED reMoOte cccccccessessseeeeeeeeeeanees 34 BNC output 0 02 ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeennees 31 BNC cannot lock t0 cccceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 59 Bright x MONU 0 ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Burn INMENU sssi erain 22 burn in fails oaaonannnnnneoaennnnnnnnesnnsrnnnrnnesnnnnne 59 burn in FOUTING ce eeeeeeeecececeaneeseeeeeeseeseeneees 22 button Fast Forward cccccccsssssseeeeeeeeeees 30 button Fast Reverse cccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 30 button M NU ceeeeeeecceeceeesseseseeeeeeees 19 30 button Menu Select 19 30 button Menu Step ccceeeeeesseeeeeenees 19 30 button Menu Step Back c ceeeeeee 19 30 button Next Track ccccccccesssssseeeeeeeeseanees 30 button Play Pause ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeees 29 button POWEL cceeseecececeeecesseesseeeeeeeeseanees 28 button Previous Track cccsceceeeeeeeeeeeees 30 button Stop Eject 29 Manual filename
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60. enu and step through until the display shows Issue Press the SJAA button once to display the software issue For units fitted with a 1394 interface press the SAIRA button again to display the 1394 interface software issue Temp Unit Internal Temperature This displays the temperature inside the unit close to the crystal oscillators Open the Menu and page through until the display shows Temp Press the XAK button once to display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit Press KARI again to change to degrees Celsius Serial Unit Serial Number This displays the full serial number including the hardware configuration code We will need this information to assemble upgraded software to suit your unit Have a pen and paper handy to note down the number Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Serial Press the GENER button once and the serial number will scroll across the display Contact Contact information This displays dCS email address and web site URL Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Contact Press the SEYEfqi button once and the contact information will scroll across the display Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 FavLayer Favourite Layer on a Hybrid Disc Hybrid discs have two layers an SACD layer an
61. eseeeesneesesesneneesesees 16 Using a DAC in Master Mode 16 The Software The Menu s ccceeeeesssssseeseeeeeesnsessscaeeeseessnssnsscaeeesennens 18 Using the Menu 19 Opening the Menu 19 Types of Menu Page 19 Closing the Menu 19 Menu Sequence 20 SACD CD Selecting the layer on a hybrid disc 20 Transmit Activating the 1394 Outputs 20 1394 ID 1394 Source Identification 20 Bright x Display Brightness 21 TimeOut Menu Time Out Setting 21 Ch Check Channel Check Test 21 Ph Check Phase Check Test 22 Burn In Burn In Signal Generation 22 Test Display Test 23 Issue Software Issue State 23 Temp Unit Internal Temperature 23 Serial Unit Serial Number 23 Contact Contact information 23 FavLayer Favourite Layer on a Hybrid Disc 24 Sesslime Session Time Out Setting 24 Easy Play Automatic Source Selection 24 CDUpdate Software Update By CD 25 Factory Restoring Factory Defaults 27 The Hardware Controls and Connectors cceseeeeeeseseeeeesesceneeeseseeees 28 Front Panel 28 Key to Front Panel 28 Power Button 28 Play Pause Button 29 Stop Eject Button 29 Status Indicator 29 Display Mode Indicator 29 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd Remote Control Sensor Main Display Mode Indicator Menu Button Select Previous Track Button AIGE Next
62. g an SACD with Text Data e the track number and the remaining time for the current track e the remaining time on the disc While a disc is loaded but not playing you can choose to display either e the total tracks and run time for the disc e the disc title if you are playing an SACD with Text Data e the artist s name if you are playing an SACD with Text Data When accessing the Menu see page 18 menu options are displayed here If an error occurs during power up or normal use the details of the fault will be displayed See Fault Indication on page 58 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Mode Indicator Menu Button The upper block of 6 indicators shows which play mode has been selected from the Remote Control e CONT In Continuous mode the unit plays the disc from the beginning to the end e PROG In Program mode the unit is being set up with a program or is playing a programmed sequence of tracks e RAND The unit plays all the tracks on the disc in a Random order then stops e REPT The unit is repeating the whole disc or the programmed sequence e RPT1 The unit is repeating the current track e A B The unit is repeating the specified part of the current track or disc When a 44 1kHz Wordclock is connected to Wordc
63. ght 7 r Inactive aan Bright 0 i Burn In Ph Check Ch Check r Displays the Displays the Runs a display test Outputs modulated Outputs noise on Outputs tone on L internal software version routine pink noise to burn both channels then channel only then RI temperature number in your system inverts R channel only CAUTION LOUD i Fahrenheit Db 2 06 Contact FavLayer SessTime Easy Play CDUpdate Sets the mode of Displays the unit Displays dCS email Sets the out sels the dme out the automatic input SETE SONE full serial number address layer when playing for overriding the switching La Scala update from a dCS a Hybrid disc FavLayer choice only cD Normal cD 1 hour Verdi l 2 hours Off 4 hours 8 hours __ Factory Restores standard factory settings ee feature is not available from 1394 outputs Figure 3 Menu flow chart Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd Using the Menu Opening the Menu Types of Menu Page Closing the Menu September 2004 The Menu gives the user access to a wide range of additional features It also allows new features and performance enhancements to be added at a later date by software upgrades The Menu is controlled by th
64. h the B flashing When you reach the end point for example 10 seconds later press the A B button again The B will stop flashing the unit will skip back to the start point A then continuously repeat the section up to stop point B You can select new start and stop points by pressing the A B button at the new start point and again at the new stop point Cancelling Repeat Mode To stop repeating press the Repeat button on the Remote Control once or twice until the display shows Rept Off Other Settings More features are available through the Menu See the Menu section starting on page 18 for more information Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Using a DAC in Master Mode You can reduce the jitter in your system by using a dCS DAC in Master mode to clock the Transport dCS Verdi La Scala SACD Transport CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE CLASS 1 LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN LASER PRODUCT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM L amur suc B POWER ae 6 Noe O O a S A FA SY gi e OO r a s i R Ri I Balanced _ _ Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 2
65. hase Standby Standby Mute Mute Filter Filter RCA2 up up down down Function Input Input Dual AES SDIF 1394 CHO 1394 CH 1 1394 CH 2 1394 CH 3 1394 CH 4 Mute On z Mute Off 5 Standby On Standby Off Power Off 3 Filter 1 Filter 2 Filter 3 Filter 4 Filter 5 Filter 6 Master Slave email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd Transports Manual for Software Issue 1 0x For Verdi amp La Scala the category code is 20 decimal September 2004 These Transport codes are in use on the Transport Remote v2 0 Decimal Oo ON OoaARWND 5 Button Code Hexadecimal 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C OF 19 1A 1D 20 21 22 23 24 29 2B 32 35 36 37 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E Verdi RC button Keypad 0 10 Keypad 1 Keypad 2 Keypad 3 Keypad 4 Keypad 5 Keypad 6 Keypad 7 Keypad 8 Keypad 9 Standby ON Standby OFF Standby toggle Display Stop Rewind Stop Fast Forward Repeat Next Track Previous Track Next Index Previous Index Play Mode Program Fast Forward Rewind Play Stop Eject Power OFF ac sence Select CD layer Select SACD layer for no apparent reason so we changed the code to 55 decimal Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc English version The Power Off code was 63 decimal in Verdi v1 20 1 25 Some Pronto units were found to send code 20 63 email
66. il With a disc loaded press this button to start it playing Press it to pause and press again to resume playing Stop Eject Button g A With a disc playing press this button to stop playing Press again to open or close the CD tray and change the disc Status Indicator This consists of 4 indicators e PWR is lit when power is connected and the unit is turned on or is in standby mode e HYBD is lit when the unit detects that a hybrid SACD CD is loaded e SACD is lit when the unit detects that a SACD is loaded or that a hybrid disc is loaded and the unit is set to SACD mode e CD is lit when the unit detects that an ordinary CD is loaded or that a hybrid disc is loaded and the unit is set to CD mode Display Mode Indicator This consists of 4 indicators TEXT is lit while text from the disc is displayed DISC is lit while the disc title is displayed ART is lit while the artists name is displayed TRK is lit while the track title is displayed Remote Control Sensor Main Display Point the end of the Remote Control unit towards the sensor for best control range The main display tells you what La Scala is doing After pressing Eject the display will show Opening then Open While the tray is closing the display will show Loading While playing a disc use the Display button on the Remote Control to display either e the track number and the elapsed time of the current track e the track name if you are playin
67. l mode If the disc is not a hybrid the menu will display the disc type but you will not be able to change the setting Transmit Activating the 1394 Outputs At present the IEEE 1394 interface supports up to eight active DSD sources at any time If more are connected to the bus no more than eight may be active This situation will improve as industry standards stabilise The Transmit page allows La Scala to be left in DSD SACD output mode but with the 1394 interface inactive With most set ups you will not have to worry about this setting Set up the unit in DSD SACD mode with the 1394 interface connected to at least one other unit Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Transmit Press the Select button to flip between Active and Inactive When you have the option you want wait for the Menu to time out and the display to revert to its normal mode 1394 ID 1394 Source Identification This page sets a number between 1 and 8 to identify each La Scala you have connected to the 1394 system Open the Menu and step through until the display shows 1394ID x where x is a number between 0 and 8 Press the RAIZ button repeatedly allowing the unit to settle for a few seconds each time The display cycles through 1394 D 0 1394 D 1 aa 1394lD 7 1394 D 8 and back to 1394 D 0 If you set 1394 D 2 for example when the DAC is selected to this La Scala it will display La Scala 2 You can set any other La Scalas co
68. le assembly provided The 1394 indicator lights when the interface is active See IEEE 1394 Overview on page 42 for more information IMPORTANT Do not connect both 1394 outputs to the same DAC or other destination equipment the interface system will be stuck in an endless loop and will not work Power Link This can be linked to similar connectors on other dCS units using a link cable All units linked in this way may be turned on or off or set to standby by pressing a single Power button or sending one Remote Control command Link cables are available from dCs Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd SUC IMPORTANT Power switch IEC Power Inlet Mains Fuse September 2004 The Software Upgrade Connector is intended to be used by dCS service agents to load new software into La Scala Do not connect any other equipment to the SUC connector as this may damage both La Scala and the equipment so connected Do not operate La Scala with a PC connected Failure to observe this warning will void the unit s warranty and may cause unpleasant effects in your system The Power switch completely isolates the unit from the power supply In normal use set it to the On position I Set it to Off 0 during electrical storms or while you are away for a long period Use with a 3 pin
69. lock In La Scala automatically slaves to it The WCLK indicator flashes while the unit is locking then remains on while locked It will ignore wordclocks at frequencies other than 44 1kHz When playing an SACD the IEEE 1394 interface is active and the 1394 indicator lights up Select Press the Menu button to open the Menu see page 18 and change or SIRAI settings in the menu Previous Track Button iq SL eres Next Track Button gt gt Gels CD Tray Rotary Control Press the Previous Track button briefly to skip to the previous track Hold down the Previous Track button to fast reverse through the current track Press the Next Track button briefly to skip to the next track Hold down the Next Track button to fast forward through the current track When the Menu is open these two buttons are used for paging backwards and forwards through the Menu see page 18 When the tray is open a gentle push will close it If the tray is open when the unit is on and you press the Power button the tray will close automatically before the unit enters standby mode or powers down While the disc is stopped turn the Rotary Control clockwise to skip to a later track or anti clockwise to skip to an earlier track While the disc is playing turn the Rotary Control clockwise to fast forward through the track or anti clockwise to fast reverse While the Menu is open use the Rotary Control to page forwards and backwards through the me
70. may help resolve the problem The unit fails to power up e Ensure there is power available on the mains cable Connect the power cable ensure it is pushed all the way in and press the Power button If there is a Power switch on the back panel ensure this is set to the On l position e Check the rated supply voltage shown on the rear of the unit matches the local supply voltage e Check that the fuse has not blown if so correct any obvious cause then replace the fuse as described on page 52 The DAC DDC suddenly mutes La Scala repeats its power up sequence e This may be caused by short drop outs or brown outs on the AC supply When the disturbance has passed normal operation should be restored e Check for loose mains wiring The DAC DDC fails to lock to La Scala or displays No Input e Ensure the correct DAC DDC input is selected e Check that the digital audio cable is of the correct type correctly connected and not damaged Damaged cables are a VERY common cause of malfunctions e Check that La Scala is switched on e f you are using a Master Clock check it is set to 44 1kHz and try disconnecting the Wordclock cable If the DAC DDC locks check the Wordclock connections e When using the 1394 interface you must also connect a 44 1kHz Wordclock feed to the DAC or from the DAC if the DAC is in Master mode e f using the SDIF 2 interface ensure all 3 cables are connected correctly e f using a BNC SPDIF interf
71. mes out t00 SOON cccceeeeeeeeeeees 21 Menu COSIN aeiiae atnan anian 19 menui Easy Play inm aaan era Shs 24 Menu Opening sotn eir ne ae Anien ERR ETE 19 men SACD C Dere carestie dvaheeasietes 20 Me nu USING ei aan anaana a aa ara Ta aSa 19 message ACTIVE c ccceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeteeseaeees 61 message INACTIVE cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 61 message Missing Wordclock between Clk Out VEE EEEE E E BEEE EE aia 61 message No COMMS ccssceeeesteeeeeeaes 61 message Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out 0 0ccseseeeesesseeeeeeeeeeeees 61 message SCAMCN ccecseceeeesseeeesesteeeesseaes 61 message TOC Err0 cecccccecesseeeeesteeeeeesaes 60 message Verdi Wordclock Missing 61 message Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In 61 Missing Wordclock between Clk Out message from DAC n se 61 mode control buttons remote 006 35 mode standby cccccceeeseceeeeeeeeeeeteaeees 28 muse Verdi eraka 5 Mute button reMote cccccceeeesseseeeeeeeeees 36 N Next Track Dutton rasuna aran 30 No Comms message 22 ceeeeeeeeeteeeeteeeeeeees 61 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd NO OULPUL oceciecccccesscectecsesciidesseeciecseseieeessaeniecss 59 No Track message eee eee eeeeeeeeeteeeeeeneeeeeenaes 26 Non Seq message 0 eseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennees 26 O
72. n The voltage setting can be updated later by your dealer if necessary Specify the new country of use or the new voltage setting Having Your Options Changed dCS support modifications updates and option changes to supplied units Major changes are normally carried out at dCS as we have extensive test facilities and can verify the changes Please contact your dealer for details IMPORTANT Please do not attempt the changes yourself The unit s performance or p ges y reliability may be impaired and the warranty will be invalidated Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Lid September 2004 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc Page 51 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Service amp Maintenance Obtaining Service Mains Fuse IMPORTANT dCS audio products are designed not to need regular maintenance and contain no user serviceable parts apart from the mains fuse If you experience problems with your La Scala you should check the Troubleshooting section on page 58 You may be able to resolve the situation yourself for example by changing a menu setting If this does not resolve the problem contact your authorised dCS d
73. nes the use of the front panel controls For more information see the Menu section on page 18 For digital interfaces use with cables designed for digital audio e for AES EBU interfaces use 110Q screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector e for SDIF Wordclock or SPDIF BNC interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with BNC plugs e for SPDIF RCA interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs e for TOSLINK optical interfaces use Toslink fibre optic cables e for IEEE 1394 interfaces use the IEEE 1394 cable provided with the unit Connect the power cable supplied to the Power inlet on the La Scala rear panel plug the other end into a convenient power outlet Set the power switch beside the power inlet to the on position I Please do not use an excessively thick power cable as this may damage the power inlet connector Such damage is not covered by the warranty Press the Power button and wait about 5 seconds while La Scala configures itself The display will show in sequence La Scala 0 and No Disc If the unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state you can reset it as follows Press the EMI button once then press the SEAT button so the display shows Factory Press the RAES button and wait a second The PWR indicator will be lit the others should be off Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site
74. nnected to the 1394 system to a different number If you set 1394 D 0 the DAC displays La Scala without a number 3 A minor software update may change the order of the menu items or add an option If this happens the Control Summary sheet may be updated before the manual Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Bright x Display Brightness This adjusts the brightness of the main display with settings between 7 brightest and 0 off unless something is touched Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Bright x where x is a number between 7 and 0 Press the Select button repeatedly and the display cycles through Bright 7 BOGI O irris Bright 1 Bright O and back to Bright 7 After time out a setting of Bright O blanks the display unless the unit is not locked Operating any control or locking to a source while in this mode turns the display back on momentarily TimeOut Menu Time Out Setting If you find the 5 second time out period for the menu is too short use this option to change the time out period to 30 seconds Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Timeout Press the button once and the display will show Normal Press the S fai button again and the display will change to Long Repeat this if you want to change
75. nnected to the DAC Verdi s 1394 feed for SACD s and either a PCM feed from Verdi or an upsampled feed from Verdi The DAC can be in master or slave mode we recommend master mode If you are using a Purcell in Dual AES mode rather than DSD mode you should set the DAC s Dua AES menu page to either Lock or Auto The DAC has enough information about the system set up to report connection and setting errors These are Verdi Wordclock Missing Please Check Source Slaved to Delius Elgar Plus Wordclock Out Missing Wordclock between ClkOut and Verdi Clk In Wrong Fs Verdi Clk In Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 dCS IR Remote Control Codes This section gives details of the Remote Control codes generated by dCS IR Remote Control units for use with programmable remote controls All dCs Remote Control units use the RC5 system and a carrier frequency of 37 9kHz For more information on the use of dCS Remote Control units please refer to the manual for that unit IMPORTANT Please note that dCS cannot accept responsibility for any difficulties experienced with other manufacturer s remote control units Upsampler For Purcell the category code is 29 decimal These Upsampler codes are in use on the Elgar Plus Delius Remote v2 0 and Transport Rem
76. nu Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd Rear Panel September 2004 CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE CLASS 1 LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN LASER PRODUCT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM T Z Key to Rear Panel ae i pane sor n serve N o SA m ovr Taos Ghefor Satran Wax FO mi Laem ir lr o AN sefino porer Sugal v Figure 5 dCS La Scala Rear Panel AES EBU digital output on XLR male connector SPDIF digital inputs on RCA amp BNC connectors SPDIF optical output on TOSLINK connector SDIF interface on 2 BNC connectors Wordclock digital Output Wordclock digital Input Power Link connector IEEE 1394 interface on two 6 way connectors Software Upgrade Connector 9 way D type Power switch Mains fuse holder IEC Power inlet go a N lt xs lt CHHDDOZ AES EBU Digital Output The AES 1 output carries AES EBU digital signals sampled at 44 1kS s The data format is AES3 Data from SACDs is also available down sampled to 16 bit 44 1kS s Use with 110 ohm screened twisted pair cable designed for digital audio or RF Unscreened cables must not be used as they may pick up interference from other appliances SPDIF Digital Outputs
77. o uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Indication Power interruption Power up test errors La Scala detects the following fault conditions If the AC supply is momentarily interrupted or is more than 20 below it s rated voltage the unit displays PowerDn and mutes the audio outputs to protect your loudspeakers from damage This may be caused by loose AC power wiring local power line overloads or heavy duty appliances like air conditioners If this message appears frequently other than when switching the unit off please consult your dealer If La Scala detects a fault during its power up test routine it will remain muted and display one of these messages DSPs Not Loaded 01 FPGAs Not loaded 02 Bad Checksum Press any key to attempt recovery 03 DSP Err1 04 This can be caused by power line transients occurring during system configuration For Bad Checksum press any button to try to clear the fault Otherwise try switching off waiting 20 seconds then switching on again If the fault persists please consult your dealer Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Troubleshooting Guide If you experience difficulties when using your La Scala the following suggestions
78. ote v2 0 Button Code Purcell Decimal Hexadecimal RC button 1 01 RCA1 RCA2 3 03 AES1 AES2 6 06 BNC 7 07 Display 12 oC Standby 14 0E Filter 16 10 up 17 11 down 26 1A Function 27 1B Input 32 20 32kS s out 33 21 44 1kS s out 34 22 48kS s out 35 23 88 2kS s out 36 24 96kS s out 37 25 176 4kS s out 38 26 192kS s out 39 27 DSD 1394 out 41 29 Standby ON 42 2A Standby OFF 43 2B Power OFF 44 2C Filter 1 45 2D Filter 2 46 2E Filter 3 47 2F Filter 4 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd DACs For all DACs the category code is 13 decimal Manual for Software Issue 1 0x September 2004 These DAC codes up to decimal 27 are in use on the Elgar Plus Delius Remote v2 0 Transport Remote v2 0 and Elgar Remote v1 0 Elgar Plus v4 20 or later and Delius v2 20 or later will respond to codes over decimal 27 Button or Function Code Decimal Hexadecimal 1 01 2 02 3 03 4 04 5 05 6 06 7 07 8 08 9 09 12 oC 13 oD 14 0E 15 OF 16 10 17 11 26 1A 27 1B 32 20 33 21 34 22 35 23 36 24 37 25 38 26 39 27 40 28 41 29 42 2A 43 2B 44 2C 45 2D 46 2E 47 2F 48 30 49 31 50 32 51 33 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc English version Elgar Plus Delius Elgar RC function RC button RCA1 Coax1 Opt2 AES1 AES1 AES2 AES2 Opti BNC Coax2 Display Display Vol Bal Vol Bal Phase P
79. ple standard digital formats such as CD at 44 1kS s 16 bits to DSD at 2 822MS s and output a stereo pair of DSD data onto its 1394 interface Verdi can read DSD data from an SACD and output a stereo pair of DSD data onto its 1394 interface The data is encrypted to conform to the conditions of the DSD licensing arrangements Either Elgar Plus or Delius will accept DSD data from the 1394 interface and convert it to high quality analogue The hardware interface is very flexible and software configurable We will add other features and data formats at a later date adopting industry standard formats as they stabilise Synchronising IEEE 1394 interfaces The IEEE 1394 system is great for carrying large amounts or digital audio data but is inherently very jittery To ensure low jitter conversion to analogue each unit linked by the 1394 system must be synchronised to the others by another connection e A DAC in slave mode should be sync ed to Verdi by connecting Verdi s WCIk Out to the DAC s WCIk In e A DAC in master mode should sync Verdi by connecting the DAC s WCIk Out to Verdi s WClk In e An Upsampler should be slaved to Verdi usually by the selected PCM input AES or RCA Automatic Input Selection From October 2002 onwards the software on the following products has been enhanced to automatically select the interface carrying data from Verdi e dCS Elgar Plus DAC standard fit with software version 4 20 or later e dC
80. re fitted the wrong way around the Remote Control may be permanently damaged If this occurs contact your dealer for advice For correct operation there must be a clear line of sight between the infrared transmitter at the end of the Remote Control and the remote control sensor in the main unit located on the left hand side of the display If the line of sight is blocked for example by a coffee table the Remote Control may operate erratically or not at all Menu Timeout does not work Someone has turned the menu timeout off using remote software running on a PC Open the Menu and run the Factory routine to reset everything to ex factory settings The Display turns on briefly when a control is operated then turns off This happens when the display brightness is set to Bright O Open the Menu and change Bright to a different setting CD R does not play correctly Verdi and La Scala are CD R compatible but some brands of disks are more reliable than others due to differences in design dCS recommend Traxdata TXS 1680 disks we have used these without difficulty for some years The CD R must be formatted as a music CD rather than a data CD You can burn and update an incomplete music CD on a CD Re Writer but the disk must be finalised before it can be played on an audio CD transport Finalising creates a Table Of Contents TOC at the start of the disk If the TOC is missing the transport will keep trying to find it for about 2 minu
81. ree buttons e the Menu button opens the menu and doubles as the Safar button e the Step button pages forward through the Menu the i q button e the Step button pages backward through the Menu the SXG EEG button When you first open the Menu the display will show Menu Successive presses of the Step button page through the Menu You cannot go directly to any particular page but must enter at the top of the Menu and then page through until you reach the page you want There are three types of page in the Menu Parameter Pages Information Pages and Test Pages Parameter pages allow the user to check and also change the current settings of the operating parameters for example Bright When a parameter page is displayed the first press of the button shows the current setting Subsequent presses of the SARJ button change the page setting Information pages display information about the unit for example Software Issue When an information page is displayed pressing the Select button displays the information held on that page Test pages allow the user to initiate a number of useful routines for example Test When a Test page is displayed pressing the Select button starts the test routine There are two ways to close the menu and return to normal operation The easiest way is to wait 5 seconds for the unit to time out and revert to the standard display Alternatively use Wes button to page forward until the displ
82. rt the burn in routine 4 The ear responds to positive pressure substantially more than it does to negative pressure for low frequencies so it is worth getting the phasing correct Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 La Scala will show the warning messages Caution and Loud in the main display for 20 seconds and then the burn in signal will ramp up from zero to maximum level over a period of about 10 seconds The display cycles through Burn in Caution and Loud while the Burn In routine is running To stop the Burn in signal press either a Agi or SEER button once The display will briefly show Done Test Display Test This runs a test routine to ensure the display is working correctly Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Test Press the SER button once to start the test e The main display lights up then fades from bottom to top e The indicator LEDs light up briefly in sequence e All indicators light up along with small squares on the main display This flashes off and on once e The display shows Done Issue Software Issue State This displays the issue number of the software fitted to your unit You will need to check this if you are considering a software upgrade or if your unit malfunctions Open the M
83. s e Ambient temperature range 0 C 32 F to 50 C 122 F non condensing e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators air ducts power amplifiers or direct strong sunlight e If in doubt the easy test is La Scala is happy to work anywhere a human is Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Lid September 2004 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc Page 41 email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION IEEE 1394 Overview The IEEE 1394 interface is a high speed multi channel system It has the capacity to carry over 50 channels of DSD Direct Stream Digital or over 30 channels of 24 bit 192kS s audio data through a single cable From October 2001 onwards a pair of 6 way electrical IEEE 1394 interfaces running at 200Mbit s are available on the following dCS products dCS Elgar Plus DAC standard fit with software version 4 10 or later dCS Delius DAC optional fit with software version 2 10 or later dCS Purcell Upsampler optional fit with software version 2 11 or later dCS Verdi SACD CD Transport standard fit dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD CD Transport standard fit In the current implementation Purcell can upsam
84. s 438 238 2 Macbeth Choir and Orchestra of the German Opera Berlin conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli Philips 412 133 2 Four Sacred Pieces and Requiem Monteverdi Choir and Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique conducted by John Eliot Gardener Philips 442 142 2 Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 CONTENTS Product OVGPVICW E EE pecs tines setcei cups cece laced TT 3 Laser Radiation Hazard 3 Giuseppe Verdi 1813 1901 ccccsccessseeeeseeeeseeeseeeseseeeeeseeesenesesnaesaseeeeeeeeeeeas 4 Recommended recordings 5 CONTENTS wissen cc ve cessed aaa des cdc ace wach hea ees edd ete ede edie 6 About this Manual 9 What does the coloured text mean 9 About Sample Rates 9 Step by Step Guide s s rsi riscio ieaiao aare scaeteadccsduceecnascecdacesatessesueneteere 10 Preliminaries 10 Step 1 Connecting the System 11 Connecting the 1394 Interface 11 Connecting the DAC Outputs 12 Connecting a PCM Output 12 Step 2 Playing a Disc 13 Step 3 Track Selection 14 Programming a Track Sequence 14 Playing all Tracks in a Random Order 14 Step 4 Setting a Repeat Sequence 15 Repeating the Whole Disc 15 Repeating a Track 15 Repeating Part of a Track 15 Cancelling Repeat Mode 15 Other Settings 15 Typical AppliCations ecccccceeecceeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeneesesesne
85. td co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Step 3 Track Selection To change to a particular track Press the Keypad button on the Remote Control While the white LED is lit press the track number on the 0 9 buttons For example for track number 15 press 1 then press 5 within the next three seconds Programming a Track Sequence If you wish you can program a sequence of up to 31 tracks in any order If not go to Step 4 Load a disc ensure it is not playing and wait for any disc text to scroll across the display Press the Program button on the Remote Control While the white LED is lit enter the first track number on the 0 9 buttons e g 05 The PROG indicator will light and the display will change to Prog 05 then Pg 1 5 You can also use the Previous Track Next Track buttons to choose a track number Press the Program button again and select the second track e g 12 The display will show Prog 12 then Pg 2 12 Continue programming as many tracks as you like up to a maximum of 31 If you try to program a track number that is not on the disc the display shows No Trk To delete the last track in the sequence press the Clear button The display will change back to the previous entry and that will become the last track in the sequence Press the Play button to play the programmed sequence of tracks Press the Play Mode button if you want to s
86. tember 2004 Fitting or Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control For safety reasons the Remote Control is supplied with the 3 batteries packed separately Any replacement batteries must be type AAA MN2400 or equivalent alkaline leak proof batteries Opening the battery compartment and removing batteries Turn the Remote Control unit over and remove the 2 screws shown in Figure 11 using the 1 point Pozidriv screwdriver supplied Please do not use a Philips head screwdriver as this will damage the screw heads Lift off the battery cover Figure 11 Removing the Remote Control battery cover To remove discharged batteries press the end back against the spring and pull that end out of the unit A small key or screwdriver may be used if the battery is a tight fit Dispose of the discharged batteries safely Fitting new batteries and closing the case To fit a new battery press the end the flat end against one of the spring contacts in the battery holder then press the battery into its slot Battery polarity is indicated on the battery holder and on the diagram below Always fit a complete set of 3 new batteries Figure 12 Changing the Remote Control unit batteries IMPORTANT Please ensure the batteries are fitted the right way around failure to do so may damage the Remote Control and invalidate the warranty
87. tes displaying Read TOC During this time you will not be able to stop or eject the disk Wait until the unit displays TOC Erro then open the tray and remove the disk A disc is trapped in the unit If the unit has problems reading the disc and the tray does not open after 2 minutes power down the unit completely off not just standby hold down the Stop Eject button then switch on If the front panel is frozen pull out the power cord for 10 seconds hold down the Stop Eject button then replace the cable When the unit has booted up the tray should open and you can release the button In normal use wait for the transport to finish displaying Read TOC before trying to eject the disc Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Troubleshooting the IEEE 1394 Interface This section covers difficulties that may be encountered using a dCS Verdi SACD Transport v1 20 or later a dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD Transport or a dCS Purcell Upsampler to drive a dCS Elgar Plus DAC v4 20 or later or Delius DAC v2 20 or later with DSD data over an IEEE 1394 interface Upsampler or Transport displays Inactive e This can happen momentarily during locking If it does not change to Active open the Transport or Upsampler s menu and ensure the Transmit page is set to Acti
88. top playing your programmed sequence and change to Random or Continuous play modes The programmed sequence is cleared when the CD tray is opened Playing all Tracks in a Random Order If you wish La Scala can play all the tracks on the disc in a random order then stop Press the Play button Press the Play Mode button on the Remote Control once or twice until the display shows Shuffle and the RAND indicator lights Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Step 4 Setting a Repeat Sequence If you wish La Scala can repeat the whole disc one track or part of a track Otherwise proceed to Other settings Repeating the Whole Disc While playing a disc in Continuous mode CONT indicator lit press the Repeat button on the Remote Control to repeat the whole disc The display will show Rept All and the REPT indicator will light Repeating a Track While playing a track disc in Continuous mode CONT indicator lit press the Repeat button on the Remote Control twice to repeat the track The display will show Rept Trk and the REP1 indicator will light Repeating Part of a Track To select part of a track to repeat play the track through until you reach the start point Press the A B button on the Remote Control the display will show for example AB 0 20 wit
89. uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Connecting the DAC Outputs Connect the DAC analogue outputs to matching inputs on your preamplifier power amplifier Connect the power amplifier outputs to your loudspeakers Set the preamplifier or DAC Volume control to a low level Ensure all system components are switched on This set up is shown in Figure 1 Connecting a PCM Output For the best sound quality use the 1394 interface Standard CD data is available from all of the PCM outputs if you want to use them Connect any of the AES RCA BNC or Toslink outputs on the La Scala rear panel to the matching inputs on the DAC using suitable cables If you want to use SDIF 2 instead connect the CH1 and CH2 outputs on the La Scala rear panel to the matching inputs on the DAC using suitable cables Also connect the Wordclock Out output on the La Scala rear panel to the Wordclock In connector on the DAC Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Verdi La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 Step 2 Playing a Disc Press the Stop Eject button The display will show Opening then Open Load a disc into the tray and either push the tray in gently or press the Eject button again The display will show Loading then
90. ve The Unit keeps displaying No Comms e This will appear briefly while the 1394 system is checking for connections e If the No Comms message does not clear ensure that all units in the 1394 chain are switched on and securely connected by 1394 cables The Unit keeps displaying Search e This will appear briefly after the 1394 system has established communications e If the Search message does not clear ensure that you have not connected both 1394 connectors from one unit to both 1394 connectors on another unit or set up a loop This prevents the 1394 bus settling e Check that the 1394 cables are correctly fitted The DAC displays Verdi Wordclock Missing e With the DAC in slave mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting Verdi s WCIk Out to the DAC s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF The DAC displays Missing Wordclock between Clk Out amp Verdi Clk In e With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting the DAC s WClk Out to Verdi s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF The DAC displays Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out e With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting the DAC s WClk Out to the source s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled
91. version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual dCs Ltd IF YOU NEED MorE HELP Manual for Software Issue 1 0x September 2004 In the first instance you should contact your dealer If they cannot resolve the issue contact dCS Our office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 00 p m Monday to Friday UK time GMT in Winter or GMT 1hr in Summer Contact us by phone or fax on Inside the UK Outside the UK Telephone 01799 531 999 44 1799 531 999 Fax 01799 531 681 44 1799 531 681 Table 9 dCS Contact Information You can write to us at dCs Ltd Mull House Great Chesterford Court Great Chesterford Saffron Walden CB10 1PF UK Our email address more dcsltd co uk Our web site is www dcsltd co uk The web site is regularly updated You will find full details of all dCS products here plus the latest dCS news Other Information dCS produce technical notes from time to time on issues related to ADCs DACs and DDCs If you are interested in these please check our web site Manual filename Verdi LS Manual v1 0x doc English version email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS La Scala User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd September 2004 INDEXES AND SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS Software History This manual is for Verdi La Scala software version 1 0x Definitions and Abbreviations ADC Analogue to Digital Converter sometimes referred to as an A D Converter AES3 A st
92. written in 1893 The last two were based on plays by Shakespeare and are widely regarded as masterpieces His last major work the Four Sacred Pieces Ave Maria Stabat Mater Te Deum and Laudi alla Vergine was written in 1898 a year after the death of his second wife Giuseppina Giuseppe Verdi died on January 27 1901 In accordance with his wishes he was given a simple funeral without singing or music The following month he was entombed in a state ceremony with his second wife at the rest home for musicians that he had helped to set up many years before to care for singers and instrumentalists who had fallen on hard times in their old age The procession was accompanied by members of Verdi s family members of the Italian Royal family members of Parliament foreign diplomats and leading composers including Puccini Mascagni and Leoncavello Arturo Toscanini lead tens of thousands of mourners with the choruses of La Scala in the singing of Va pensiero from Nabucco Recommended recordings Requiem Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy Sony SACD SS00707 Rigoletto English National Opera CHAN 3030 Otello English National Opera conducted by Mark Elder CHAN 3068 2 Otello Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir George Solti London 422 670 2 Il Trovatore Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan EMI CMS7 69311 2 La Traviata e Coro del Maggio Musicale Florence conducted by Zubin Meta Philip

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