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1. About this Manual If you have not used a Verdi Encore before please read the section Using your dCS Verdi Encore for the first time on page 38 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 14 detailed software and hardware information page 16 technical information page 28 information for first time users page 38 options maintenance and troubleshooting page 40 index section page 55 What does the coloured text mean If you are reading a colour print or a soft copy of this manual you will notice that some types of text are in colour e Brown text in bold is a reference to another section or page Sometimes if you are reading a soft copy of the manual page numbers are hyperlinks click on them and you will go there e Blue text is used for controls and connectors described in the hardware section e Meg eeo ell EIN 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 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 A
2. Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 INDEXES AND SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS Software History This manual is for Verdi Encore software version 1 0x Definitions and Abbreviations ADC Analogue to Digital Converter sometimes referred to as an A D Converter AES3 A standard professional stereo digital audio format consisting of one serial PCM data line It uses a balanced cable to extend transmission distance and includes a comprehensive messaging system DAC Digital to Analogue Converter sometimes referred to as a D A Converter dB A relative signal level or ratio in decibels The context may indicate the reference level dBo Level in decibels referred to a full scale sine wave in a sampled system So OdBO is full scale dBu A signal level relative to 0 775V rms making no allowance for external loading DDC Digital to Digital Converter sometimes referred to as a D D Converter DSD Direct Stream Digital a single bit digital audio format sampled at 2 822MS s kS s Sample rate in kilo samples per second This replaces kHz which is technically incorrect when referring to sample rates SDIF 2 Sony Digital InterFace a stereo digital audio format consisting of 2 serial PCM or DSD data lines Usually used with a Word Clock SPDIF Sony Philips Digital InterFace a s
3. coupled cables are not suitable for use with Word Clock or SDIF The DAC displays Please check source slaved to DAC Word Clock Out e With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting the DAC s WCIk Out to the source s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Word Clock or SDIF Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCs Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1 0x August 2005 The DAC displays Wrong Word Clock Verdi Clk In The DAC remains muted Verdi has detected a clock frequency other than 44 1kHz on it s WCIk In connector Ensure the clock source is set to 44 1kHz With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting Verdi s WCIk Out to the DAC s WCIk In Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Word Clock or SDIF If the DAC is displaying the Volume setting change the Disp menu page setting to Disp Fs and check for error messages Check that all the units in your system are loaded with the same 1394 code issue If not contact dCS for an update CD 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 The 1
4. is indicated on the battery holder and on the diagram below Always fit a complete set of 3 new batteries Figure 11 Changing the Remote Control unit batteries IMPORTANT Please ensure the batteries are fitted the right way around failure to do so may damage the Remote Control and invalidate the warranty Damage caused by leaking batteries is not covered by the warranty To re assemble the case fit the battery cover ensuring the side with the recessed holes is outward Replace the 2 screws taking care not to over tighten them The Remote Control is ready for use Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 dCS Limited Warranty What This Warranty Covers IMPORTANT Provided the sale of this dCS product is registered with dCS within 30 days of the original purchase this warranty covers parts and labour to correct any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase A copy of the original bill of sale may be required to verify the date of purchase Registration is generally completed on your behalf by the authorised dCS reseller However it is your responsibility to ensure that the product is registered If you do not receive a warranty certificate in the mail from dCS within 30 days of your purchase contact dCs Registrati
5. Menu 16 Opening the Menu 16 Types of Menu Page 16 Closing the Menu 16 Menu Sequence 17 Brightness Display Brightness 17 Layer CD SACD 17 Issue Software Issue State 17 Serial Unit Serial Number 18 Contact Details Contact information 18 CDUpdate Software Update by CD 18 The Hardware Controls and Connectors cscceceeeeeseenseeseenneeeeeneeeees 20 Front Panel 20 Key to Front Panel 20 Power Button 20 Play Pause Button 21 Stop Eject Button 21 Status Indicator 21 Digital Input Indicator 21 Remote Control Sensor 21 Main Display 21 Mode Indicator 21 Menu Button elen 22 Previous Track Button GEHN 22 Next Track Button ee 22 CD Tray 22 Rotary Control 22 Rear Panel 23 Key to Rear Panel 23 AES EBU Digital Input 23 SPDIF Digital Input 23 AES EBU Digital Output 23 SPDIF Digital Outputs 24 SPDIF Optical Output 24 SDIF Interface 24 Word Clock Digital Input 24 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCs Ltd Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc English version 1394 Interface Power Link SUC Power switch IEC Power Inlet Mains Fuse Additional Information Remote Control Standby button SACD CD button Transport Controls Display Button Vol Bal Button 0 9 Buttons Menu Button Up and Down Buttons Mute Button Verdi Encore Technical Information a
6. Plus Verdi Encore Table 6 Power consumption for consumer products Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Size and Weight Purcell amp 8 5kg Verona 18 7Ibs 8 8kg Delius 19 4lbs 12 0k Elgar Plus 26 41b Verdi Encore R 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 Encore only the control knob protrudes out of the front by 18mm 0 51 e Allow extra depth for cable connectors Operating Conditions 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 Verdi Encore is happy to work anywhere a human is Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc Page 31 email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION IEEE 1394 Overview The IEEE 1394 i
7. Software Issue 1 0x August 2005 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 Hexadecimal Decimal CA N Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc English version 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0C OD OE OF 10 11 1A 1B 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D ZE 2F 30 31 32 33 Elgar Plus Delius Elgar RC function RC button RCA1 Coax1 Opt2 AES1 AES1 AES2 AES2 Opt1 BNC Coax2 Display Display Vol Bal Vol Bal Phase Phase Standby Standby Mute Mute Filter Filter RCA2 up up down down Function Input Input Dual AES SDIF 1394 CH 0 1394 CH 1 1394 CH 2 x 1394 CH 3 1394 CH 4 Mute On Mute Off Standby On Standby Off Power Off Filter 1 Filter 2 Filter 3 Filter 4 Filter 5 Filter 6 Master Slave email support dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCs Ltd Transports Manual for Software Issue 1 0x August 2005 For Verdi La Scala amp Encore the category code is 20 decimal These Transport codes are in use on the Transport Remote v2 0 Button Code Decimal OD JO Om SS WN CH aoe ot om A CH Hi OO OO OO OO Om OO OO P A Co Co Ca GO GO DNDN PD O OO OO OI PS G
8. Verdi read a libretto written by Solera The biblical themes deeply moved him and motivated him to write his second opera Nabucco which was hailed as a triumph when it was performed for the first time at La Scala in 1842 Nabucco firmly established Verdi as one of the leading Italian composers of the day Verdi then commenced a period of prodigious creativity Between 1843 and 1858 he wrote a total of 20 operas Of these 3 are especially of note and are still regularly performed Rigoletto written in 1851 Il trovatore and La traviata 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 dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 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 mo
9. above the Verdi Encore has provision for two digital inputs on XLR and RCA connectors which will enable the user to connect other digital sources to their system These inputs are not active in the current version of software they will be activated in a future software release Laser Radiation Hazard dCS Verdi Encore 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 IMPORTANT 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 To comply with the licence arrangements for SACD this data is encrypted in the Verdi Encore and is decrypted in the receiving unit Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk GIUSEPPE VERDI 1813 1901 The dCS Verdi family is named after Giuseppe Verdi the 19 century Italian composer He was born in the village of Roncole in the province of Parma on October 10 1813 From an early age he showed a strong interest in music and commenced his formal musical studies at the age of 7 tutored by the organist in his village church When he was 10 Verdi moved to the nearby town of Busseto where he attended the music school run by Ferdinando Provesi In Busseto he
10. annnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnner Mechanism Digital Interface Specifications Sample Rates Clocking Synchronising to Word Clock In Power requirements Size and Weight Operating Conditions General Technical Information KKK KN KKK KKK ENKEN ENKEN KN EN KN KN IEEE 1394 Overview Synchronising IEEE 1394 interfaces Automatic Input Selection dCS IR Remote Control Codes Upsampler DACs Transports Using your dCS Verdi Encore for the First Time ann nnnnnnennnnnnnnnnn What s in the Box Safety Notice Mains Voltage Setting Positioning the Unit OPNING Mains Supply Voltage Having Your Options Changed Maintenance and Support ssnsxxxernnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnneennnnnnn Service amp Maintenance Obtaining Service Mains Fuse Replacing a Blown Fuse Removing the Transit Screws Fitting the Top Glass Plate Fitting or Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Opening the battery compartment and removing batteries Fitting new batteries and closing the case dCS Limited Warranty What This Warranty Covers What This Warranty Does Not Cover How To Obtain Service Updating your Verdi Encore Software Updates Hardware Updates Safety and Electrical Safety Cleaning the Case Manual for Software Issue 1 0x August 2005 email support dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 TOUDIESNOOING EE 50
11. connector or the system must be locked to a master clock running at 44 1kHz We recommend using the 1 8 metre long 6 way IEEE 1394 cable assembly and the BNC cable assembly provided The 1394 indicator lights when the interface is active See IEEE 1394 Overview on page 32 for more information Do not connect both 1394 outputs to the same DAC or other destination equipment the interface system will be stuck in an endless loop and will not work These 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 The Software Upgrade Connector is intended to be used by dCS service agents to load new software into Verdi Encore Do not connect any other equipment to the SUC connector as this may damage both Verdi Encore and the equipment so connected Do not operate Verdi Encore with a PC connected Failure to observe this warning will void the unit s warranty and may cause unpleasant effects in your system The Power switch completely isolates the unit from the power supply In normal use set it to the On position I Set it to Off 0 during electrical storms or while you are away for a long period Use with a 3 pin IEC type power cable Replace only with a 20 x 5mm 500mA T HRC fuse Please see page 42 for replacement details Add
12. emal CD address Figure 3 Menu flow chart The Menu gives the user access to a wide range of additional features It also allows new features and performance enhancements to be added at a later date by software upgrades The Menu is controlled by three buttons e the Menu button opens the menu and doubles as the Glo button e the Step button pages forward through the Menu the che button e the Step button pages backward through the Menu the GEI button Successive presses of the Sf button page through the Menu You cannot go directly to any particular page but must enter at the top of the Menu and then page through until you reach the page you want There are two types of page in the Menu Parameter Pages and Information Pages Parameter pages allow the user to check and also change the current settings of the operating parameters for example Brightness 10 When a parameter page is displayed press the EN button change the page setting Information pages display information about the unit for example Software Issue 1 00 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 Tage button to page forward until the display shows Exit and then press the Go button once If the unit times out before the operation in hand has been completed simply re enter the menu page
13. 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 Word Clock Out carries a 44 1kHz Word Clock Word Clock Digital Input 1394 Interface Word Clock In accepts a 44 1kHz Word Clock It allows Verdi Encore 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 Word Clock is connected Verdi Encore will automatically slave to it The WClk indicator will flash while locking and stay on while Verdi Encore is locked There is no data on the Word Clock interface Use with 75 ohm co axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use A C coupled cables are not suitable All units feature an IEEE 1394 multi channel interface available on two 6 way 1394 connectors You can connect up to eight 1394 sources to the bus but avoid loops Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd IMPORTANT Power Link SUC IMPORTANT Power switch IEC Power Inlet Mains Fuse August 2005 In this release the unit generates DSD data at 2 822MS s from either 1394 connector For correct operation the DAC must be locked to the 44 1kHz signal on Verdi Encore s Word Clock Out
14. forward or backward and continue where you left off Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd Menu Sequence August 2005 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 Brightness Display Brightness Layer CD SACD IMPORTANT This adjusts the brightness of the main display with settings between 15 brightest and 0 off unless something is touched Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Brightness x where x is a number between 15 and 0 Press the Bild button repeatedly and the display cycles through Brightness 0 Brightness 1 Brightness 14 Brightness 15 and back to Brightness 0 After time out a setting of Brightness 0 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 Hybrid discs have two layers an SACD layer and a CD layer If
15. s menu and ensure the ransmit page if there is one is set to Active The Unit keeps displaying No Comms e This will appear briefly while the 1394 system is checking for connections e lf the No Comms message does not clear ensure that all units in the 1394 chain are switched on and securely connected by 1394 cables e Check that all the units in your system are loaded with the same 1394 code issue If not contact dCS for an update CD The Unit keeps displaying Search e This will appear briefly after the 1394 system has established communications e lf 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 e Check that all the units in your system are loaded with the same 1394 code issue If not contact dCS for an update CD The DAC displays Verdi Word Clock 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 Word Clock or SDIF The DAC displays Missing Word Clock between Clk Out amp Verdi Clk In e With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting the DAC s WCIk Out to Verdi s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C
16. standard CDs and the 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 an SACD the data is down sampled to provide these outputs Verdi Encore features a Word Clock 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 products Verdi Encore 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 In addition to the
17. system We suggest that you avoid siting Verdi Encore either directly above or below preamplifiers or tuners if either of these will be used in your system at the same time as Verdi Encore Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 OPTIONS The following options may be fitted to new units or retrofitted at a later date Option code V5 Mains voltage set to 230 240V V4 Mains voltage set to 215 220V V3 Mains voltage set to 200V V2 Mains voltage set to 115 120V V1 Mains voltage set to 100V Table 8 Options available Mains Supply Voltage Any unit may be set for operation from 230 240V 215 220V 200V 115 120V or 100V A C Units are shipped set for the mains supply voltage according to the destination The voltage setting can be updated later by your dealer if necessary Specify the new country of use or the new voltage setting Having Your Options Changed dCS support modifications updates and option changes to supplied units Major changes are normally carried out at dCS as we have extensive test facilities and can verify the changes Please contact your dealer for details IMPORTANT Please do not attempt the changes yourself The unit s performance or reliability may be impaired and the warranty will be invalidated Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x d
18. with a soft cloth taking care to avoid scratches Do not spray the cleaner onto the connectors or the rear panel Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc Page 49 email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd TROUBLESHOOTING August 2005 Troubleshooting Guide If you experience difficulties when using your Verdi Encore the following suggestions may help resolve the problem The unit fails to power up 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 I position Check the rated supply voltage shown on the rear of the unit matches the local supply voltage Check that the fuse has not blown if so correct any obvious cause then replace the fuse as described on page 42 The DAC DDC suddenly mutes Verdi Encore repeats its power up sequence 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 Check for loose mains wiring The DAC DDC fails to lock to Verdi Encore or displa
19. you are playing a hybrid disc this menu setting allows you to choose which layer is played Please note the mechanism takes many seconds to reconfigure to a different layer The default setting for a hybrid disc is the SACD layer The Layer feature will be activated in a later software release The SACD layer of hybrid discs will be played issue Software Issue State This displays the issue number of the software fitted to your unit You will need to check this if you are considering a software upgrade or if your unit malfunctions Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Issue x xx 1394 Issue 1394 Interface Software Issue State 3 This displays the 1394 code version loaded in the 1394 interface Open the Menu and step through until the display shows 1394 Issue x xx 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 Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 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 ready to note down the number Open the Menu and step through until the d
20. your hi fi system What s in the Box The box should contain the following e dCS Verdi Encore e User Manual e Control Summary e Power Cable e Spare Fuses 2 e Remote Control unit e Remote Control guide e 3 x AAA batteries e 1 pt Pozidriv screwdriver for fitting the Remote Control unit batteries e IEEE 1394 cable assembly e BNC cable e 2 5mm hex key for removing the transit screws e Top glass plate e 4x bolts and plastic washers for fitting the top glass plate e 4mm hex key for fitting the top glass plate IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of transit damage the mechanism is clamped with 4 transit screws before shipping These MUST be removed before use See page 43 or the Read This Before Using Your dCS Verdi sheet for details Also the top glass plate should be fitted before use Your dealer may have done this for you IMPORTANT For safety reasons the Remote Control is shipped with the batteries packed separately For fitting details see page 45 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 dC S suggest that all of the original packaging is retained for use when transporting any units Replacement packaging can be ordered from dCS or our distributors Safety Notice Verdi Encore contains no user serviceable parts Do not attempt to open the case as there are potentially dangerous voltages pres
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22. 394 interface can take around 30 seconds to settle and unmute Try setting the DAC to 1394 mode before setting the Upsampler to DSD mode If your system is in standby mode or switched off try turning the DAC on before the Upsampler or Transport If this information does not resolve the problem please contact your dealer for advice Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 IF You NEED MORE HELP In the first instance you should contact your dealer If they cannot resolve the issue contact dCS Our office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 00 p m Monday to Friday UK time GMT in Winter or GMT 1hr in Summer Contact us by phone or fax on Inside the UK Outside the UK Telephone 01799 531 999 44 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 support 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
23. 4 SDIF 2 output connecting eee 12 SDIF 2 cannot lock jo 50 Search message 52 Select button EE 16 22 Seal un E EE 18 serial number OT egedgzeegsbieek Age ege eege 18 Serial number Short ausmeasnimmsdakase 25 SOV ICC ann 42 46 setting supply voltage rrrrrrnnnnrrvnnnnnrennnnnr 39 IEN 30 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 4 0x August 2005 software ISSUBG rrrrnanrrrnnnrrrnnnevnnnnennnnrennnnennnn 17 software updates 47 software upgrade Connector seoeeseroo0nn 25 software version 55 POP EE 55 OP DIF pilarer 24 SPDIF output cannot record from 24 SPDIF output connecting ss0nne0000eenaaane 12 SHCCIN CANON EE 28 specification AES3 output 28 specification IEEE 1394 interface 28 Specification mechantem 28 specification optical oufput 28 specification SDIF 2 oumput 29 specification SPDIF outputs 0000ne00ann 28 specification Wordclock UO 29 Standby button remote 26 standby mode ncia 20 status INNICAO Nei 21 SLED DUO karene 16 step by step guide nienia eia 10 Stop Eject el ue BEE 21 Stop Eject button remote rrnnrrrnrnnnnvnnnnrre 27 SUC ONE 25 supply voltage option rrrnnrrnnnnnernnnrnnnnnennnn 40 supply voltage setting 000nn00nnn0nnnannnn 25 39 SMC PEN ea sea 25 synchronising 1394 interface rrrnrrernnnrr 32 T technical NOTES
24. 822MS s DSD on the IEEE 1394 interface when playing an SACD If the upsampling feature is enabled CD data is upsampled to DSD Use with a 44 1kHz Word Clock 16 bit 44 1KS s on AES RCA BNC Toslink and SDIF 2 interfaces downsampled when playing an SACD The Word Clock interface generates accepts a 44 1kHz Word Clock Clocking The sample clock quality significantly determines the output performance of the unit The highest quality clocks that are available are crystals so we use these Verdi Encore 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 Word Clock In the VCXO is synchronised to the clock signal extracted from the input by a phase locked loop PLL This PLL is of a special narrow bandwidth type that provides a significant degree of clock cleaning The PLL is also very robust and will lock to very poor signals if necessary Accuracy Typically 3 parts per million at time of shipping Synchronising to Word Clock In The unit will slave to a 44 1kHz Word Clock on the Word Clock In connector Pull in range 300 parts per million about nominal frequency Lock in time lt 6 seconds for most situations Power requirements Units may be set for 100 115 120 200 215 220 or 230 240V 10 50 60Hz AC operation Typical power Maximum power consumption consumption Purcell amp Verona Delius Elgar
25. Troubleshooting Guide 50 The unit fails to power up 50 The DAC DDC suddenly mutes Verdi Encore repeats its power up sequence50 The DAC DDC fails to lock to Verdi Encore or displays No Input 50 The DAC DDC locks but no signal is received 50 A disc is trapped in the unit 50 The Remote Control fails to control the unit 51 The Display turns on briefly when a control is operated then turns off 51 CD R does not play correctly 51 Troubleshooting the IEEE 1394 Interface 52 Upsampler or Transport displays Inactive 52 The Unit keeps displaying No Comms 52 The Unit keeps displaying Search 52 The DAC displays Verdi Word Clock Missing 52 The DAC displays Missing Word Clock between Clk Out amp Verdi Clk In 52 The DAC displays Please check source slaved to DAC Word Clock Out 52 The DAC displays Wrong Word Clock Verdi Clk In 53 The DAC remains muted 53 The DAC takes a long time to unmute 53 i YoU Need More HEID EE 54 Other Information 54 Indexes and Software Version Numbers rxnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnr 55 Software History 55 Definitions and Abbreviations 55 Key to Cable Identification 56 List of Tables 56 List of Figures 56 Keywords and Phrases 57 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005
26. U Interface Electrical Characteristics cccccceeeeeneeeeees 28 Table 3 SPDIF Interface Electrical Characteristics cccccccsssseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Table 4 Optical Interfaces Electrical Characherstce 28 Table 5 SDIF Word Clock Interface Electrical Characteristics 0 29 Table 6 Power consumption for consumer products arrrrrrrnnrrerrnnnnrnnnnnnnen 29 Table 7 Size and weight for consumer products rrrrrnnrrrrnnnrnrnnnrnnnnnrnnnnnennnn 30 Table 8 Options available rrrrrrnnrrrrrrorrrrrnnnnrrrrrrrrrrrnnnnnnnrrnnnnnrnnnnennsrnnnnnnnnnnn 40 Table 9 dCS Contact Intormaton 54 Table 10 Cable colours and Styles rrrnrrrrrnrrnnnrnrrrrnnnnnnrrnrnnnnnrennnnnnnnrennnnnnsnne 56 List of Figures Figure 1 Connecting Verdi Encore to Elgar Plus rrrrrrrnnnnnnvvnrnnnnnrvvrrnnnnnnvnn 11 Figure 2 Using a DAC in Master mode ccc ceeeeeeeee eee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaneeeeeeees 14 Figure 3 Menu flow CHAM E 16 Figure 4 dCS Encore Front Panel 20 Figure 5 dCS Verdi Encore Rear Panel 23 Figure 6 Changing the Mains Fuse rrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnennnnnnennnnnnrennnnnnennnnsnennnnn 42 Figure 7 View of the top of the unit showing the transit SCrews 00 43 Figure 8 Locating the Top Glass laten 44 Figure 9 Securing the Top Glass Plate REENEN 44 Figure 10 Removing the Remote Control battery Cover 45 Figure 11 Changi
27. When a 44 1kHz Word Clock is connected to Word Clock In Verdi Encore automatically slaves to it The WCLK indicator flashes while the unit is locking then remains on while locked It will ignore Word Clocks at frequencies other than 44 1kHz Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 When playing an SACD the IEEE 1394 interface is active and the 1394 indicator lights up Menu Button Select Press the Menu button to open the Menu see page 16 and change or JARS settings in the menu Previous Track Button ka GEER Next Track Button gt gt EG Press the Previous Track button briefly to skip to the previous track Press the Next Track button briefly to skip to the next track When the Menu is open these two buttons are used for paging backwards and forwards through the Menu see page 16 CD Tray 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 Rotary Control While the Menu is open use the Rotary Control to page forwards and backwards through the menu Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Man
28. age Please check source slaved to DAC WOrdelbek EE 52 message earch 52 message TOC EE 51 message Verdi Wordclock Missing 52 message Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In 53 Missing Wordclock between Clk Out message from DAC 52 lien ele EE 20 MUSI DY Ved ee 5 Mute button remote ce cceeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeees 27 N Next Track button 22 Next Track button remote eee 27 No COMMS message 52 MO OP aai 50 O opening the Men 16 operating conditiOnS rrrranrrrrnrrenvnnrennnnnen 30 aide e del inreiiiinani innn 24 option mains supply voltage 40 aide Tu EE 40 options changing eeanesennoennnneneenennnnnne 40 DUPULT AES ae 23 OUND UT EE 24 OUTD UT e Leder EE 24 UP RG E 24 OUIDUL RTE 24 Output Toslink optical rranrrnnnronnnnrrrnnnnnre 24 output Wordclock rarrrrrnnnrrnrnnnnnonnnnnnennnnnne 24 outputs CONNECTING fo 11 outputs SPDIF rurrannonnnrovrnnnevrnnnevnnnrennnnennnn 24 P DaCKaGQiAG nennen 42 packaging replacement 38 phase locked Ioop 29 Play Pause button 21 Play Pause button remote rrrrnnnnrnnnnnnnnn 27 SIT ER TER 12 Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out message from DAC 52 email support dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCs Ltd positioning the um 39 Power button 20 power inlet rrrrrnnrrrnrnnnnvnvnnnnvnnnnnnrnnnnnnsvnnnnnre 25 Power Link Connector rarrrrrnrrrrnnrr
29. ardware updated from time to time to take advantage of new features in the latest software dCS offer this service we will retest reset any adjustable items to current shipping standards and install any modifications or updates that have occurred since your unit was first shipped The price will depend on the hardware changes necessary please contact your dealer or dCS for details and pricing In order to ensure speedy turn around please contact us prior to returning the unit to get a Service Return number Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Safety and Electrical Safety IMPORTANT There are no user serviceable parts inside Verdi Encore and so there is no need to remove the covers If for some reason you do Disconnect the power cable before removing any covers or changing the fuse There are no substances hazardous to health inside Verdi Encore 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
30. are Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 VERDI ENCORE TECHNICAL INFORMATION Mechanism Dual laser 2 channel SACD CD compatible Vibration absorbing elastomer suspension Drawer type loader Digital Interface Specifications IEEE 1394 Type 200Mbit Data format dCS Encrypted DSD Connectors 6 way x 2 Table 1 IEEE 1394 Interface Electrical Characteristics AES EBU AES3 Output Type Balanced differential Impedance 110 Q Sensitivity Level unloaded 0 5 7 V pk pk Connector XLR3 female XLR3 male Connections Pin 1 Ground or shield Pin2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Table 2 AES EBU Interface Electrical Characteristics SPDIF electrical Output Type Single ended ground referred Impedance 75 Q Sensitivity Level unloaded 0 5 1 0 V pk pk Connector RCA Phono RCA phono amp BNC Table 3 SPDIF Interface Electrical Characteristics SPDIF optical Toslink Output Type Optical Wavelength 660 nm Connector Toslink ElAJ CP 340 Table 4 Optical Interfaces Electrical Characteristics Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 SDIF 2 Word Clock WCIk Input Outputs Type single ended ground referred Impedance 100 Level unloaded TTL Connector BNC Table 5 SDIF Word Clock Interface Electrical Characteristics Sample Rates 2
31. bled in this mode Note that the Encore takes several seconds to change mode Please keep in contact with your dCS retailer for news or check our web site at www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore v1 10 notes doc August 2006
32. bout 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 Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 STEP BY STEP GUIDE Preliminaries IMPORTANT This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation You may find this useful if you have not used the Verdi Encore for a while The Control Summary sheet details the menu structure and outlines the use of the front panel controls For more information see the Menu section on page 16 For digital interfaces use with cables designed for digital audio e for AES EBU interfaces use 110Q screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector e for SDIF Wordclock or SPDIF BNC interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with BNC plugs e for SPDIF RCA interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs e for TOSLINK optical interfaces use Toslink fibre optic cables e for IEEE 1394 interfaces use the IEEE 1394 cable provided with the unit Connect the power cable supplied to the Power inlet on the Verdi Encore 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 excessivel
33. br ua see 21 contact Imtformaton 18 54 GOMTACT men EE 18 CONTENTS Of DOX EE 38 Crystal oscillator EE 29 D BIS E 55 DAG MUTES anse 50 DAC remains muted 1394 input 53 DAG takes time to unmute 1394 input 53 dB E 55 el 55 REISE 55 DEEN ege 55 digital NPS aa 23 digital interface specifications 00068 28 digital OutpuiS rrrrrrrnnnrrrrrrrnnnrrrrnnrnnnrrrnnnnnnn 23 display blanking errrnnnrnrvrrrnnnrrvrnrrnnnnnvnnnnnnn 17 display brightness rrrrrnrrnnrrrrrrrrnnnrrvnnnnnnn 17 Display button remote rrrrrrrrrnnrrrrrrrnnnnrr 27 display mam 21 do not swap GDIE 2cables 24 down Ssampimg 23 24 29 Ee acaba 24 29 32 55 DSD output CONNECTING ccccceeeeeeeeeeees 11 E EANO EE 38 F fast forward EE 27 email support dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCs Ltd Fast Forward button 22 EE GEN gt EEE EE 27 Fast Reverse button 22 first time use 38 fitting the glass plate n nnennnnaannnnennnneannnna 43 KOM DANE EE 20 TUN SC ANG EE NE SEE 55 tse MANS uleste nise 42 fuse replacing unde annen 42 USE SO ALC nede 38 G Giuseppe Verdi biography rrrrrrennnnvrvvnnnnnn 4 glass plate Ttpmg 43 6 4610 1a 0 I ae EE turnann ian neared 38 guide to basic eetup 10 H hardware updates nnoannneoeannnnneannnenenni 47 i IEEE 1394 ue 24 32 INACTIVE message b2 WIG CATON 1994 aan
34. button Play Pause oannoannnnnannnonannnnannnnnana 21 button Play Pause remote nnnoennnneannnnens 27 button Power 20 button Previous Track 22 button Previous Track remoie 27 button SACD CD remoite eee ee eee 26 button Standby remote rrrrrnnnrrvnnnnnrvnnnnnrr 26 button Stop Eed 21 button Stop Eject remote nnnnaannnn0aannani 27 button Vol Bal remote rrarwrurvnrvvvrvnvrvrvnnrnn 27 buttons 0 9 remote arrrvrvnrervrvnvrvvrvnvevervnnere 27 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 4 0x August 2005 buttons Up Down remote rrrnrrrrnrnnnrrennnrre 27 C cable identification ronrrrrrrnnrerrrnnnnnennnnnre 56 CADES eR 10 23 24 25 50 cannot lock to 1204 50 cannot lock to BN 50 cannot lock to SDIF 2 rrrnnnnnnnnnvvnnrnnnrnvvnnnnnn 50 cannot record from SPDIF output 24 ER Die elle te EE 21 DI ee 22 CD Update menu 18 GP uPSAMPING Kaas Soest 3 CGD Hnotfmnalsed 51 CGID Horoblems n nnoannnnnneanneonenneneneennnnnnenne 51 changing Options nseoennenennnenennenne nenene 40 cleaning the case 48 clock accuracy cccsecccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeesaeess 29 clock cleaning rrnrnnnnrnrnnnnnvnvnnnnennnnnnrennnnsne 29 CIOCKIN G EE Se 29 closing the Men 16 connecting the outpoute ees 11 connector Power Link rrrnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnvnnnunnne 25 CONT INdeAl
35. by changing a menu setting If this does not resolve the problem contact your authorised dCS reseller for advice quoting the model the full serial number the software version and giving a detailed description of the fault If you are unable to contact the reseller you may contact dCS directly at dCS Ltd Mull House Great Chesterford Court Great Chesterford Saffron Walden CB10 1PF UK Phone 44 0 1799 531999 Fax 44 0 1799 531681 email support dcsltd co uk Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Updating your Verdi Encore 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 A change to version 3 46 indicates a minor update for internal dCS use to make testing
36. dCS Verdi Encore Upsampling CD SACD Transport User Manual Software Release 1 0x August 2005 dCS Ltd 2001 2005 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 1 dCS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd Company registered in England No 2072115 dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 2 1x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc Page 2 email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The dCS Verdi Encore Upsampling SACD Transport is a further development of the critically acclaimed dCS Verdi and Verdi La Scala Verdi Encore 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 Verdi Encore also plays
37. e the unit will play the SACD layer of a hybrid disc by default Depending on the type of disc inserted the Verdi Encore behaves as follows e CD When the Verdi Encore detects a CD the unit displays CDDA PCM CDDA Stopped and then CDDA number of tracks Press Play to start playing the disc e SACD When the Verdi Encore detects an SACD the unit displays SACD DSD SACD Stopped and then SACD number of tracks Press Play to start playing the disc e HYBRID When the Verdi Encore detects a Hybrid disc it will select the SACD layer It will display SACD DSD SACD Stopped SACD 01 and starts playing the disc 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 For all discs the disc type 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 IMPORTANT Please be patient do not overload the unit with commands If two many Previous Track commands are sent the unit may freeze at track 1 To correct this press the Next Track button once to go to track 2 Press the Stop Eject button to stop the disc Press it again to open the tray Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Sof
38. e buttons on the front panel The Previous Track and Next Track buttons also double as Fast Forward and Fast Reverse buttons on the remote control When the Menu is open the Previous Track and Next Track buttons are used to scroll up and down the menu Pressing this button displays the track number being played for approximately 5 seconds and then reverts back to Track time 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 This button does not affect Verdi Encore The ten numbered buttons are used to select track numbers We recommend using the numeric keypad for selecting tracks For example if track 5 on a disc is being played but you want to go back to track 3 just press 3 on the remote control keypad Opens the Menu Use the Previous Track and Next Track buttons to page through the menu and press Menu again to select a function Note that the menu may time out if there is no activity for 5 seconds Up and Down Buttons Mute Button Use the Up Down buttons to alter the Volume setting of adCS DAC These buttons do not affect Verdi Encore Press the Mute button to mute or un mute adCS DAC This button does not affect Verdi Encore Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Softw
39. easier or more thorough or to cater for some minor hardware change Do not update your unit e A change to version 3 50 is a more serious update offering extra functionality If you want to use the extra features update your unit The manual will be updated for this check the web site e 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 If 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 18 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 h
40. ect the disc Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCs Ltd Manual for Software Issue 1 0x August 2005 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 45 If the Remote Control has not been used for a long time or has gradually lost range the batteries should be replaced see page 45 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 45 If two or more batteries were fitted the wrong way around the Remote Control may be permanently damaged If this occurs contact your dealer for advice For correct operation there must be a clear line of sight between the infrared transmitter at the end of the Remote Control and the remote control sensor in the main unit located on the left hand side of the display If the line of sight is blocked for example by a coffee table the Remote Control may operate erratically or not at all The Display turns on briefly when a control is operated then turns off This happens when the display brightness is set to Brightness 0 Open the Menu and change Brightness to a different setting CD R does not play c
41. ectors to the DAC Connecting the DAC Outputs Connect the DAC analogue outputs to matching inputs on your preamplifier power amplifier Connect the power amplifier outputs to your loudspeakers Set the preamplifier or DAC Volume control to a low level Ensure all system components are switched on This set up is shown in Figure 1 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 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 Verdi Encore rear panel to the matching inputs on the DAC using suitable cables If you want to use SDIF 2 instead connect the CH1 and CH2 outputs on the Verdi Encore rear panel to the matching inputs on the DAC using suitable cables Also connect the Word Clock Out output on the Verdi Encore rear panel to the Word Clock In connector on the DAC 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 Closing then Reading The disc will be identified as a CD SACD Either the CD or the SACD indicator will light In this releas
42. ent 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 Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Mains Voltage Setting Before connecting the power cable to your Verdi Encore 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 the Verdi Encore with the wrong mains setting for your local supply may result in serious damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty DO NOT attempt to reset the unit yourself IMPORTANT Please use a sensible power cable such as the one supplied with the unit Some audiophile power cables presently available are excessively heavy their weight can damage the power inlet connector Such damage is not covered by the warranty Positioning the Unit Place Verdi Encore on a firm vibration free base so as to allow convenient connection to the other parts of your other
43. i 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 connected 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 Dual 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 Word Clock Missing Please Check Source Slaved to Delius Elgar Plus Word Clock Out Missing Word Clock between ClkOut and Verdi Clk In Wrong Fs Verdi Clk In Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English
44. isplay shows Serial Number Press the GSE button once and the serial number will scroll across the display Contact Details Contact information This displays dCS email address and web site URL Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Contact Press the BE button once and the contact information will scroll across the display CDUpdate Software Update by CD Future releases of software can be loaded via a CD using this part of the menu Please follow the instructions supplied with the software update CD IMPORTANT Remember to disconnect all 1394 cables before updating Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc Page 19 email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 THE HARDWARE CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Front Panel Upsampling CIP SACD Transport Key to Front Panel Power Button Figure 4 dCS Encore Front Panel Power Standby button Play Pause button Stop Eject button Status indicator Digital Input indicator Remote Control sensor Main Display Mode indicator Menu or Saf button Previous Track econ button Next Track Menu S J button SACD CD tray Rotary cont
45. itional Information The rear panel displays the following information about the unit e The manufacturer s name and address e Supply voltage setting frequency range and rated power e 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 Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Remote Control i gt I 8 mo O roy OIOIO OOO O Q O 9 OY e ie Ve Standby button Pressing the Standby button normally sets the Verdi Encore to standby mode Press again to restore normal operation SACD CD button When playing a hybrid disc this button selects either the SACD or CD layer IMPORTANT The SACD CD feature will be activated in a later software release The SACD layer of hybrid discs will be played Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd Transport Controls Display Button Vol Bal Button 0 9 Buttons Menu Button August 2005 The Play Pause Stop Eject Previous Track and Next Track buttons control the transport in the same way as th
46. made the acquaintance of Antonio Barezzi a local merchant and passionate music lover Barezzi provided Verdi with financial assistance during the remainder of his musical studies and many years later in 1836 Verdi married Barezzi s daughter Margherita In 1832 he applied to study at the prestigious Milan Conservatory but was turned down Instead he studied in Milan under the private tuition of Vincenzo Lavingna a composer and former harpsichordist at the La Scala theatre During his stay in Milan Verdi spent a great deal of time 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
47. nd the unit is turned on or is in standby mode e STBY is lit when the unit has been placed in Standby mode 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 e HYBD is lit when the unit detects that a hybrid SACD CD is loaded Not active on current release of software e UPS is lit when a CD layer is being upsampled to DSD Digital Input Indicator The digital inputs are not active in this release They will be activated by a future software update 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 Encore is doing After pressing Eject the display will show Opening then Open While the tray is closing the display will show Closing While the table of contents of a disc is being read the display will show Reading While playing a disc pressing the Display button on the Remote Control displays the number of the track being played for approximately 5 seconds and then reverts back to elapsed time of the current track When accessing the Menu see page 16 menu options are displayed here Mode Indicator The upper block of 6 indicators shows which play mode has been selected These later by a future software update
48. ng 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 WClk Out to the DAC s WCIk In e A DAC in master mode should sync Verdi by connecting the DAC s WCIk Out to Verdi s WCIk In e An Upsampler should be slaved to Verdi usually by the selected PCM input AES or RCA Automatic Input Selection From October 2002 onwards the software on the following products has been enhanced to automatically select the interface carrying data from Verdi e dCS Elgar Plus DAC standard fit with software version 4 20 or later e dCS Delius DAC optional fit with software version 2 20 or later e dCS Verdi SACD CD Transport standard fit with software version 1 20 or later e dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD CD Transport standard fit with the Easy Play menu set to Verdi The system relies on a 1394 link between Verdi and the DAC The DAC will automatically change inputs whenever Verdi changes layer or starts playing Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 If the Verdi starts playing an SACD the DAC selects that 1394 channel If the Verd
49. ng the Remote Control unit batteries 0000nnnnenenaaenaeeeeee 45 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCs Ltd Keywords and Phrases 0 0 9 buttons remote rrrrrvurnrvrvnvvrnrvnvrvvrvnvnnvenn 27 1 13941064 ON 22 25 1394 101648 Ja 24 32 1394 interface gvnchrontsimg 32 1394 interface troubleshooting 00 52 T394 ISSUG MEN 17 1394 output connecting rrranrrrrnnrevnanrennnrrr 11 1394 cannot lock tO ua 50 A AB NAA ka 21 Active message 52 EI 55 PES NN tee eege 23 AES QUIDUT eenegen e Sege geed 23 AES output Copnnechmg 12 A EE 55 applcattons 14 automatic input selechon ees 32 B BASIC PSA se 12 batteries for remote Control 45 batteries polarity rrrrrnnrrrrrnnnrrrrnnnnnennnnnre 45 biography Giuseppe Ver 4 blank e Ei EE 17 51 BNG OUMU eain ata 24 BNC cannot lock to 50 Brightness men 17 button Display remote 27 button Fast Forward rvnrnnrnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 22 Dutton Fast REVES E aaniu nrinn 22 DURON MONU xcs fas cate orale ose ete dames 16 22 button Menu remote rrrrrnnrnrarvnvnvarnnveverennen 27 button Menu Geet 16 22 button Menu Step rrrrnnnrernnnnnoonnnnnnnn 16 22 button Menu Step Back 16 22 button Mute remote rrrvrnurnrurvnvrvervnveverenvenn 27 button Next Track 22 button Next Track remote 27
50. nterface 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 dCS Verdi Encore Upsampling SACD CD Transport standard fit In the current implementation Purcell can upsample standard digital formats such as CD at 44 1kS s 16 bits to DSD at 2 822MS s and output a stereo pair of DSD data onto its 1394 interface Verdi can read DSD data from an SACD and output a stereo pair of DSD data onto its 1394 interface The data is encrypted to conform to the conditions of the DSD licensing arrangements Either Elgar Plus or Delius will accept DSD data from the 1394 interface and convert it to high quality analogue The hardware interface is very flexible and software configurable We will add other features and data formats at a later date adopting industry standard formats as they stabilise Synchronising IEEE 1394 interfaces The IEEE 1394 system is great for carryi
51. o OO GO zk ON OI PS Go h O O NO OT OD N 4 Hexadecimal 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 OA 0B OG OF 19 1A 1D 20 21 22 23 24 29 2B 32 35 36 37 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E Verdi RC button Keypad 0 10 Keypad 1 Keypad 2 Keypad 3 Keypad 4 Keypad 5 Keypad 6 Keypad 7 Keypad 8 Keypad 9 Standby ON Standby OFF Standby toggle Display Stop Rewind Stop Fast Forward Repeat Next Track Previous Track Next Index Previous Index Play Mode Program Fast Forward Rewind Play Stop Eject Power OFF Clear A B SACD CD select CD layer Select SACD layer for no apparent reason so we changed the code to 55 decimal Manual filename Verdi Encore 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 support dcsltd co uk web site www dcsitd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc Page 37 email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 USING YOUR dCS VERDI ENCORE FOR THE FIRST TIME Thank you for purchasing this dCS Verdi Encore Before attempting to use your Verdi Encore 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
52. oc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc Page 41 email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Service amp Maintenance Obtaining Service Mains Fuse IMPORTANT dCS audio products are designed not to need regular maintenance and contain no user serviceable parts apart from the mains fuse If you experience problems with your Verdi Encore you should check the Troubleshooting section on page 50 You may be able to resolve the situation yourself for example by changing a menu setting If this does not resolve the problem contact your authorised dCS dealer for advice quoting the model the full serial number see Serial on page 18 the software version number see Issue on page 17 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
53. ock Verdi Clk In message elo MR 53 email support dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore Release Notes for v1 10 The software in your Verdi Encore has been updated from v1 05 to v1 10 which adds 2 new features 1 Easy Play Easy Play is a signalling system that allows the Verdi Encore to work out how the dCS units in the system are connected When you load a disc the Encore sets your DAC to the correct input ready to play Previous versions of Encore had this feature also but we have added a menu page to control it The Easy Play menu page has 3 options e Normal Sets the DAC to the 1394 input Encore channel when a disc is loaded e Verdi Sets the DAC to the 1394 input Encore channel when an SACD or hybrid disc is loaded If a CD is loaded sets the DAC either to the 1394 input Purcell channel or the PCM input connected to the Encore This was the system used in the Verdi e Off No automatic switching 2 Digital Inputs A source menu page has been added to give access to the AES and RCA digital inputs These will accept data up to 24 bits at 32 44 1 or 48kS s convert it to DSD and output the data on the 1394 interface The Source page has 3 options e Disc operates as a transport e AES operates as an upsampler taking data from the AES input The CD mechanism is disabled in this mode e RCA operates as an upsampler taking data from the RCA input The CD mechanism is disa
54. on also ensures you will receive information on important hardware and software upgrades as they become available For products not registered with dCS the 1 year warranty period commences on the date the product was originally shipped from the dCS factory If you sell this product within the warranty period the balance of the warranty will remain in effect for subsequent owners What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not cover products with missing or altered serial number products originally purchased from other than an authorised dCS reseller or problems that result from e External causes such as accident abuse misuse or problems with electrical power e Unauthorised modifications e Use not in accordance with the operating conditions and instructions stated in the user manual e Service or repair by anyone other than an authorised dCS Distributor e Product operation on voltage outside a range of the voltage specified on the back panel plus or minus 10 or without a proper ground connection e Transport in inadequate packing e Problems caused by using accessories parts or components not supplied by dCs e Master Clock accuracy is not guaranteed 12 months after shipping from dCs This warranty does not cover carriage costs How To Obtain Service Should you encounter a problem please check the Troubleshooting section on page 50 You may be able to resolve the situation yourself for example
55. orrectly Verdi Encore is 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 minutes displaying Reading During this time you will not be able to stop or eject the disk Wait until the unit displays TOC Error then open the tray and remove the disk Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 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
56. p as shown in Figure 2 IMPORTANT Note that the Word Clock 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 Faciory 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 Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc Page 15 email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 THE SOFTWARE THE MENU Menu Select Zf Brightness Layer Sets the display Selects format for Displays the Displays MELA Displays the unit full e ewe software version code version brightness playing hybrid discs namber ber serial number Press to open the Menu and Select or change options Using the Menu Opening the Menu Types of Menu Page Closing the Menu Serial Number SACD only in this release SE Ext CDUpdate Contact Details Starts software Closes the Menu update from a dCS Pepa cue
57. rajan EMI CMS7 69311 2 La Traviata e Coro del Maggio Musicale Florence conducted by Zubin Meta Philips 438 238 2 Macbeth Choir and Orchestra of the German Opera Berlin conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli Philips 412 133 2 Four Sacred Pieces and Requiem Monteverdi Choir and Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique conducted by John Eliot Gardener Philips 442 142 2 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 CONTENTS Product Overview nrunannnanunnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnuunnnvennnnennuennnnene 3 Laser Radiation Hazard 3 Giuseppe Verdi 1813 1901 Luuanarnmmansmnnsseemmiisdss ivanmsskenenutnaa dn 4 Recommended recordings 5 Ne 6 About this Manual 9 What does the coloured text mean 9 About Sample Rates 9 Step by Step Guide RE USE 10 Preliminaries 10 Step 1 Connecting the System 11 Connecting the 1394 Interface 11 Connecting the DAC Outputs 11 Connecting a PCM Output 12 Step 2 Playing a Disc 12 Step 3 Track Selection 13 Programming a Track Sequence 13 Playing all Tracks in a Random Order 13 Step 4 Setting a Repeat Sequence 13 Other Settings 13 Typical ee Vers i 6 go EE ER 14 Using a DAC in Master Mode 14 The Software The Menu rannevannnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnennnnnnnnunnnr 16 Using the
58. ransit screws Using the 3mm hex key unscrew the transit screws and put them in a safe place If you intend to transport the unit outside the room 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 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 8 Carefully locate the right hand edge of the glass in the well in the top of the unit step 1 in Figure 8 Lower the glass down on the left hand side until it can be safely dropped into place step 2 in Figure 8 Centralise the glass plate Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Super Audio CD Transport Select 1 Step gt Figure 8 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 9 PWR TEXT CONT RPT HYBD DISC PROG DPI SACD ART RAND AB cD TRK Super Audio CD Transport WCLK 1394 Select 1 Sep gt Figure 9 Securing the Top Glass Plate Locate the top hat washers into the holes and at first tighten up the scre
59. 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 6 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 C Figure 6 Changing the Mains Fuse Disconnect the power cable before changing the fuse Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 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 IMPORTANT Figure 7 View of the top of the unit showing the t
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61. rol z lt rX TIQTIMUOUWU gt This button doubles as a power on off switch and a standby mode switch To switch on press the Power button briefly If power is available the PWR indicator will light and Verdi Encore 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 Verdi Encore uses little power If power is switched off or fails Standby mode is cancelled To restore normal operation press the Power button briefly again Verdi Encore 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 Off then release it Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Play Pause Button gt ii With a disc loaded press this button to start it playing Press it to pause and press again to resume playing Stop Eject Button gw 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 6 indicators e PWR is lit when power is connected a
62. rrrrrnnrrrnnnrrnnnnronnnnrnnnnnennnn 54 temperature operatmg 30 TOC Error message Di Toslink optical Output rronrrrrrnrrrrnnrrennnnennnn 24 track Sequence programming rrannrnnnnnnnnnn 13 transit screws FEMOVING ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 43 troubleshooting rrrrrnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnvrnnrnnnnnvvnnnnnn 50 troubleshooting 1394 interface 006 52 U unfinalised CDR 51 Up Down buttons remote ranrrrrrnnnnrrnnnnnnn 27 UDO ES ninii ped e a cesen ies eed Bit 25 47 updates hardware nnnnnannnnannnnnanennennnnnani 47 updates eoftware 47 updating your Verdi Encore cccceeeeee 47 LIDS AIMDIING EEN 29 using DAC master mode 14 using for the first me 38 V VC GE r a 29 Verdi Wordclock Missing message from DAC RE 52 Ved elle TT el VE 4 Verdi MUSIC EE 5 Vol Bal button remote arvnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 27 email support dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCs Ltd W VEERE EEE 46 warranty EXCIUSIONS rererrnnrrrnnnrernanrennnnrnnnnne 46 WOLK MOICIO ENEE 21 24 WEINE EE 30 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 4 0x August 2005 Word CLOCK ccccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaas 55 Word Clock input rrrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvrnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnn 24 Word clock Output rrnnnnnrrnrrnnnnrrrnrrnnnnnvnnnnnnn 24 wordclock synchronising to 29 Wrong Wordcl
63. ser Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 SPDIF Digital Outputs IMPORTANT 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 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 SPDIF Optical Output SDIF Interface IMPORTANT The optical output carries optically transmitted digital signals sampled at 44 1kS s The data format is IEC60958 otherwise known as SPDIF Data from SACDs is also available down sampled to 16 bit 44 1kS s Use the Toslink output with Toslink fibre optic cables designed for digital audio use Pull off the plastic cover before use This consists of two data outputs CH1 amp CH2 and the Word Clock 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 axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use A C coupled cables are not suitable Please
64. st notable operas of his latter years are Aida written in 1871 Otello written in 1887 and Falstaff written in 1893 The last two were based on plays by Shakespeare and are widely regarded as masterpieces His last major work the Four Sacred Pieces Ave Maria Stabat Mater Te Deum and Laudi alla Vergine was written in 1898 a year after the death of his second wife Giuseppina Giuseppe Verdi died on January 27 1901 In 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 Ka
65. tereo 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 Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Key to Cable Identification List of Tables 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 Colour Style XLR Analogue Brown solid RCA Phono Analogue Brown long dash XLR Digital AES3 Blue solid BNC Digital Pale blue solid RCA Phono Digital SPDIF Pale blue short dash Optical SPDIF Dark magenta solid IEEE 1394 Red solid Sync Link Green solid Word Clock Dark green solid AES Reference GPS Reference Dark green long dash Dark green short dash RS 232 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 Table 1 IEEE 1394 Interface Electrical CGharachertetce 28 Table 2 AES EB
66. tware Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Step 3 Track Selection To change to a particular track 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 This feature is not active in this release It will be activated in a future software release Playing all Tracks in a Random Order This feature is not active in this release It will be activated in a future software release Step 4 Setting a Repeat Sequence This feature is not active in this release It will be activated in a future software release Other Settings More features are available through the Menu See the Menu section starting on page 16 for more information Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Using a DAC in Master Mode You can reduce the jitter in your system by using adCS DAC in Master mode to clock the Transport SER RADIATION WHEN OPEN O DIGITAL DIGITAL CHI SDIF CH2 13 INPUTS OUTPUTS CH RCA RCA BNC x dCS Verdi Encore SACD Transport Za Ze V RI Za a p zs p AN AA 44 1kHz Wordclock ES Balanced _ or Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 2 Using a DAC in Master mode Connect u
67. ual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Rear Panel CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Figure 5 dCS Verdi Encore Rear Panel Key to Rear Panel AES EBU Digital Input on XLR female connector SPDIF Digital Inout on RCA connector AES EBU digital output on XLR male connector SPDIF digital outputs on RCA amp BNC connectors SPDIF optical output on TOSLINK connector SDIF interface on 2 BNC connectors Word Clock digital Input Word Clock digital Output Power Link connectors IEEE 1394 interface on two 6 way connectors Software Upgrade Connector 9 way D type Power switch Mains fuse holder IEC Power inlet Qo m CO ST x IQTIUOQUW gt AES EBU Digital Input This feature is not active this release It will be activated in a future software release SPDIF Digital Input This feature is not active this release It will be activated in a future software release 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 Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore U
68. version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 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 Remote v2 0 Button Code Purcell Decimal Hexadecimal RC button 1 01 RCA1 RCA2 3 03 AES1 AES2 6 06 BNC 7 07 Display 12 OG Standby 14 OE Filter 16 10 up 17 11 down 26 1A Function 27 1B Input 32 20 32kS s out 33 21 44 1kS s out 34 22 48kS s out 35 23 88 2kS s out 36 24 96kS s out 37 25 176 4kS s out 38 26 192kS s out 39 2 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 Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual dCs Ltd DACs For all DACs the category code is 13 decimal Manual for
69. ws 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 Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 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 tyoe 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 10 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 10 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
70. y 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 Verdi Encore configures itself The display will show in sequence Encore Welcome Reading and No Disc Manual filename Verdi Encore Manual v1 0x doc email support dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Verdi Encore User Manual Manual for Software Issue 1 0x dCs Ltd August 2005 Step 1 Connecting the System There are only two connections needed between the Verdi Encore and the DAG The Verdi Encore is compatible with the dCS Elgar Plus DAC or the dCS Delius DAG equipped with the 1394 option dCS Verdi Encore SACD Transport Si CH2 OUT N O Ge 44 1kHz Wordclock WW ES CHI Ol Oy IN WORDCLOCK gt F Balanced _ or Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 1 Connecting Verdi Encore 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 Verdi Encore s rear panel to the DAC using the IEEE 1394 cable supplied Also connect Verdi Encore s Word Clock Out to Word Clock In on the DAC IMPORTANT Do not connect both of Verdi Encore s 1394 conn
71. ys No Input Ensure the correct DAC DDC input is selected 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 Check that Verdi Encore is switched on If you are using a Master Clock check it is set to 44 1kHz and try disconnecting the Word Clock cable If the DAC DDC locks check the Word Clock connections When using the 1394 interface you must also connect a 44 1kHz Word Clock feed to the DAC or from the DAC if the DAC is in Master mode If using the SDIF 2 interface ensure all 3 cables are connected correctly If using a BNC SPDIF interface ensure it is connected to the BNC output not the SDIF interface The DAC DDC locks but no signal is received 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 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 Reading before trying to ej

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