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Elgar Manual v.4.4x - Goodwin`s High End

1. August 2005 USING YOUR dCS ELGAR PLUS FOR THE FIRST TIME Thank you for purchasing this dCS Elgar Plus Before attempting to use your Elgar Plus please read at least the rest of this section and the Step by Step Guide on page 8 This will enable you to set the unit up quickly with your hi fi system What s in the Box Safety Notice IMPORTANT 8 The box should contain the following dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Control Summary Power Cable Spare Fuses 2 Units supplied with a Remote Control all models except Verona and Purcell should also be supplied with the following e Remote Control unit e 3 x AAA batteries e Pozidriv screwdriver 1 pt For safety reasons the Remote Control is shipped with the batteries packed separately For fitting details see the Maintenance and Support section starting on page 58 Units fitted with an IEEE 1394 interface should also be supplied with the following e IEEE 1394 cable assembly e BNC cable Check the contents of the inner carton very carefully against the list above Notify your dealer as soon as possible if anything is missing or damaged dCS suggest that all of the original packaging is retained for use when transporting any units Replacement packaging can be ordered from dCS or our distributors Elgar Plus contains no user serviceable parts Do not attempt to open the case as there are potentially dangerous voltages present inside In the event of the
2. 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 Registration 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
3. a arannunnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnununnnnnnvnnnunnnnvnvnnnn 66 EE About this Manual What does the coloured text mean About Sample Rates Step by Step Guide nnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Preliminaries Step 1 Selecting a Digital Input Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source Connecting to a Dual AES Source Connecting to an IEEE 1394 DSD Source Connecting to an SDIF DSD Source Step 2 Connecting the Analogue Outputs Using a preamplifier Using a power amplifier directly Step 3 Setting the Output Level Step 4 Using Elgar Plus in Master Mode Other Settings Typical Applications ccccccsseessssescesseeeeneeseeneeseneeees Using an Elgar Plus in Master Mode with Verdi Using Elgar Plus and a 1394 Equipped Purcell with Verdi Using Elgar Plus with a Standard Purcell and a CD Player The Software The Menu annavnvannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvannunnvnvavnvs Using the Function Menu Opening the Menu Types of Menu Page Closing the Menu Menu Sequence Filter Anti Imaging Filter Setting Selecting a Filter VIS Master Slave Operation Setting to Master Mode Mute Mute Fade Time Fade Fade Behaviour After Re Lock Dual AES Dual AES Mode Swap Swap Channels Disp Default Display Bal Mode Balance Information Display Global Global Local Volume TimeOut Menu Time Out Setting PLL PLL Tracking bandwidth NAud Non Audio Muting Override Non Audio Muting
4. dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Remote Control Figure 10 The Remote Control Standby Button Puts Elgar Plus in Standby mode this saves energy but keeps the unit warm and ready for use Press again to return to normal operation Function Button B Opens the Function Menu see page 19 Use the T and J buttons K to page through the menu and press Function again to change a setting Note that the menu may time out if there is no activity for 5 seconds Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Input Selector Buttons Vol Bal Button Mute Button y Select individual inputs with the AES1 AES2 RCA1 RCA2 A BNC buttons The Input button steps through all the available inputs in sequence giving access to those without an individual button For Dual AES connect a suitable source select AES2 and press the Input button 0 Switches between Volume mode and Balance mode Use the T and 4 buttons x or the Rotary Control on the front panel to alter the settings Balance mode times out after 5 seconds reverting to Volume mode Press this to mute or unmute the Analogue Outputs Purcell Button and LED Phase Button Filter Button Display button Purcell units fitted with software version 1 20 or later a
5. non condensing e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators air ducts power amplifiers or direct strong sunlight e lf in doubt the easy test is Elgar Plus is happy to work anywhere a human S Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION IEEE 1394 Overview The IEEE 1394 interface is a high speed multi channel system It has the capacity to carry over 50 channels of DSD Direct Stream Digital or over 30 channels of 24 bit 192kS s audio data through a single cable From October 2001 onwards a pair of 6 way electrical IEEE 1394 interfaces running at 200Mbit s are available on the following dCS products dCS Elgar Plus DAC standard fit with software version 4 10 or later dCS Delius DAC optional fit with software version 2 10 or later dCS Purcell Upsampler optional fit with software version 2 11 or later dCS Verdi SACD CD Transport standard fit dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD CD Transport standard fit In the current implementation Purcell can 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
6. WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 1 RCA d XLR BNC nm 1394 AES I CA Z RERI EG RCA2 gr BNC TOSLINK DSD SDIF GAS 004800 Z XLR I RCAphono cables y cables Balanced Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 4 Using Elgar Plus in Master Mode with Verdi Connect up as shown above Open Elgar Plus menu and run the Factory routine Use the Input button to select the AES 1 input Set the MS page to MS Mastr and wait for the unit to settle Use the Input button to select the 1394 input wait for the unit to settle Set the MS menu page to MS Mastr and wait for the unit to settle again Use the Input button to select the AES1 input for playing CDs or the 1394 interface for playing SACDs Verdi v1 2x with Elgar Plus v4 2x will automatically select the right input Use the Volume control to set a comfortable listening level Open the menu again and choose a different Filter if you wish Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Using Elgar Plus and a 1394 Equipped Purcell with Verdi This setup allows you to play SACDs and CDs through the 1394 interface upsampling the CDs to DSD with a Purcell Elgar Plus is in Master Mode dCS Verdi SACD Transport CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE
7. displaying selected input es 24 displaying volume arrnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnvnnnnnnrnnnnnner 24 do not swap DSD SDIF 2 cables 40 do not swap Dual AES cables 0000000 23 39 do not use with Dual AE 40 RRE 3 37 40 45 48 73 DSD SDIF 2 cables do not swap 40 PSP IOI AO EE 40 DSP leie 40 DSD EE 40 DSD SDIF input selechng cece 9 DSP Err1 message 64 DSPs Not Loaded message n n 0nn000nn0an 64 DUI AES EE 23 39 45 Dual AES Auto mode fails ccccceeceee es 23 Dual AES cable match 23 Dual AES drop e EE 67 DUJ ENEE ee E 37 Dual AES input selecting n0nnnannnannaannannnn 9 Dual AES Lock mode AAA 23 DUS RR E EE 23 DUSAAES Oanes 23 DUS AES fue 23 Dual Reeder E 23 Dual AES problems rrarrrrarernnrernnrrrnnrnnnnnennn 67 Dual AES requirements rrrrarrrrnrrrrarevnnnennn 23 Dual AES Auto mode rrrnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnene 23 Dual AES do not swap cables 23 39 Dual AES do not use with 40 Dual AEBS USING EE 16 DVD ei 3 DVD sample rate changes 68 E Eeg ae EE 54 emphasis message Tag 35 emphasis message flag WrOng 0006 36 F factory default settmgs es 32 Factory MON Ligaen 32 Fade in after relock 22 Fade ME sa 22 fade out time before mute eee 22 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 4 3x August 2005 fade up time after mue 22 TANS e We Vue EE 66 TANT
8. www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Erratic operation when locked to 96 or 88 2kS s on Toslink or ST inputs e Check your optical connections are clean and properly installed e The Toslink and ST receiver devices are industry standard types which are not guaranteed to operate correctly at 96 or 88 2kS s Connect to a different input instead The unit will not decode Dual AES e Dual AES mode may be disabled Open the menu and set the Dual AES page to On see page 23 Connect a valid 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s Dual AES source to both AES 1 and AES 2 inputs Press the Input selector button repeatedly until both AES1 and AES2 indicators are lit e Your source equipment may have two AES outputs but might not be capable of Dual AES operation Check the manual for the source equipment The unit drops out of Dual AES mode into AES1 or AES2 e Dual AES mode is only available if AES data streams are available on both AES 1 and AES 2 inputs If either are interrupted or become corrupted while in Dual AES mode the unit may default to single AES mode and select the valid input Check for faulty wiring to the input which has been deselected Once both data streams are stable again DUG AES mode may be selected using the Input button or the Remote Control See page 23 e f you are driving Elgar Plus direct from an Upsampler always set to output Dual AES you may find that changing inputs on the
9. 176 4kS s out 38 26 192kS s out 39 27 DSD 1394 out 41 29 Standby ON 42 2A Standby OFF 43 2B Power OFF 44 2C Filter 1 45 2D Filter 2 46 2E Filter 3 47 2F Filter 4 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual dCS Ltd DACs For all DACs the category code is 13 decimal Manual for Software Issue 4 3x 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 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 OC OD OE OF Decimal QD NO Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc English version 10 11 1A 1B 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 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 1394 CH 3 1394 CH4 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 more Qdcsltd co uk web site www dcsitd co uk
10. 2005 Wordclock Digital Output SUC IMPORTANT IEC Power Inlet Mains Fuse The Wordclock Output is intended to synchronise other equipment to Elgar Plus In Master mode it outputs a fixed frequency master clock at 44 1kS s for other equipment to lock to It is disabled in slave or sync modes See the MS menu on page 21 There is no data on this interface Use with 75 ohm co axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use The Software Upgrade Connector is intended to be used by dCS service agents to load new software into Elgar Plus Do not connect any other equipment to the SUC connector as this may damage both Elgar Plus and the equipment so connected Do not operate Elgar Plus with a PC connected Failure to observe this warning will void the unit s warranty and may cause unpleasant effects in your system Use with a 3 pin IEC type power cable Replace only with a 20 x 5mm 0 5A T HRC fuse Please see page 58 for replacement details Additional Information The rear panel displays the following information about the unit e Supply voltage setting frequency range and rated power e Model dCS Elgar Plus 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 Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk
11. Changes ine Sets the Mute fade Aug ia tades OP er f behaviour of the during unmuting Menu filter if available out rate selected input after relock Enables Dual AES operation nl LL MSSyn JI Oo MuteSiw ELL Global Disp Sets the Function Stores global or Menu time out input related delay settings Sets the PLL tracking bandwidth Sets the balance Sets the default Reverse the Left display mode display and Right outputs PLL Fine Vol Glob Swap Off PLL Wide Bal dBs Naud O Ch Check Ph Check Burnin lssue Controls muting when receiving non Outputs tone on L Outputs noise on Outputs modulated channel only then R both channels then pink noise to burn channel only inverts R in your system Displays the software version number Runs a display test audio data e g CD routine ROM CAUTION LOUD NAud Mut NAud lgn Db 2 06 Use with care Rst Sync CDUpdate Serial Resets all inputs to Restores standard Se oe Displays dCS email Displays the unit Displays mhe pe address full serial number intemal Slave mode factory settings CD temperature Fahrenheit Closes the Function Menu EEE EE EEE EE feature is not available in DSD mode Figure 7 Func
12. Disabling Non Audio Muting Restoring Non Audio Muting Ch Check Channel Check Test Ph Check Phase Check Test Burn In Burn In Signal Generation Test Display Test issue Software Issue State Temp Unit Internal Temperature Serial Unit Serial Number Contact Contact information CDUpdate Software Update By CD Factory Restoring Factory Defaults Rst Sync Setting all Inputs to Slave Mode Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc English version August 2005 email more Qdcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 The Hardware Controls and Connectors rnnnernnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnennnnnen 34 Front Panel 34 Key to Front Panel 34 Standby Button 34 Display button Menu Be 35 Phase button 35 De Emphasis button 35 Status Indicator 36 Remote Control Sensor 36 Main Display 36 Input Button and Input Indicator 37 Mute Button 37 Volume Balance button Menu SEE 37 Rotary Control 37 Rear Panel 38 Key to Rear Panel 38 Output Level Switch 38 Balanced Analogue Outputs 39 Unbalanced Analogue Outputs 39 AES EBU Digital Inputs 39 SPDIF Digital Inputs 39 Toslink and ST Optical Inputs 39 REC Digital Output 40 1394 Interface 40 DSD SDIF Interface 40 Wordclock Digital Output 41 SUC 41 IEC Power Inlet 41 Mains Fuse 41 Additional Information 41 Remote Control 42 Standby Button 42 Function Button 42 Input Select
13. Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 A second burst of noise appears on both channels with the right channel inverted for several seconds This is displayed briefly at the end of the test If both channels are in phase the first burst of noise will produce a stable central image but the second burst will not If one channel is out of phase the second burst will produce a stable stereo image but the first will not If there is a phasing error check for wiring errors from the unit output onwards You cannot correct this error on a dCS DAC using the Phase feature as this inverts both channels Burn In Burn In Signal Generation IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Test Display Test Read all the steps in this section before starting the System Burn in routine The Burn in routine outputs a signal at maximum volume This routine is NOT suitable for burning in loudspeakers Ensure your loudspeakers are disconnected or your power amplifier is switched off before starting this routine Use this feature to burn in your system components with modulated pink noise It is disabled when in DSD SACD mode Set up your system volume control to the usual setting Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Press the DIE button once to start the burn in routine Elgar Plus will show the warning messages Caution and Loud in the main display for 20 seconds and then the burn in signal will ramp up
14. RELAX The update procedure is easy Mute your power amplifier Insert a dCS CD containing software for the unit you want to update into the transport making sure it is in STOP mode Open the Menu on the unit to be updated and step through until the display shows CDUpdate Press the button to start the routine The unit will display Wait while it prepares the flash memory for the update After 3 4 minutes the unit will scroll Please Start CD Press PLAY IMPORTANT Do not press PLAY before the unit to be updated is ready This can cause the download to fail Use only dCS CDs The unit will now inspect the CD and will display Scanning while it reads administrative data Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 OOPS If there is anything wrong with the dCS CD that has been loaded or it does not match the product the unit will display Wrong or Wrong CD or No Index and revert to normal operation Don t worry the internal software is unchanged Check the CD for dust or scratches If it is not a dCS CD at all the unit will keep repeating Please Start CD for about 30 seconds or display Wrong CD and then revert to normal operation If the data is correct the unit will display Track n where n is a number You can move the Transport on to track n or wait for it to
15. Upsampler causes Elgar Plus to fall out of Dual AES mode To prevent this Elgar Plus may be locked in Dual AES mode Open the menu and page through until you reach the Dual AES page Change the setting to Lock Select AES 1 or AES 2 input on Elgar Plus and it will enter Dual AES mode automatically see page 23 A digital recorder fails to record from the REC Output e H Elgar Plus is selected to an SPDIF input RCA BNC ST or TOSLINK and the source data CD for example is copy protected your recorder will be prevented from recording the data This prevents copyright infringement Note that AES data streams have no Copy Prohibit flag e In some DAT machines the digital input is connected directly to a digital output without buffering This arrangement does not comply with the IEC60958 standard Connecting another device to this may overload Elgar Plus REC output and corrupt the digital data e The REC output is usable with single AES RCA BNC Toslink or ST inputs ONLY Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd 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 59 If the Remote Control has n
16. above a power amplifier or other source of heat Continuous operation at these high temperatures may result in permanent damage and will invalidate the warranty See Operating Conditions on page 47 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Troubleshooting Guide If you experience difficulties when using Elgar Plus the following suggestions may help resolve the problem The unit fails to power up e Ensure there is power available on the mains cable Connect the power cable wait 10 seconds then press the Power Standby button e Check the rated supply voltage shown on the rear of the unit matches the local supply voltage e Check that the fuse has not blown if so correct any obvious cause then replace the fuse as described on page 58 The unit fails to lock to a digital audio source or displays No Input e Ensure the correct input is selected see page 37 e Check that the digital audio cable is of the correct type correctly connected and not damaged Try another cable Damaged cables are a VERY common cause of malfunctions e Check that the source is switched on e Some CD players do not generate a digital output unless the disc is playing set the player in play mode and check that the unit locks e Occasionally we find a CD player whose sample rate is outside the
17. allow convenient connection to your digital source We suggest that you avoid siting Elgar Plus either directly above or below preamplifiers or tuners if either of these will be used in your system at the same time as Elgar Plus Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x 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 9 Options available Mains Supply Voltage Any unit may be set for operation from 230 240V 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 or dCS 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 filena
18. by The Red Hot CD Player Co N S RCA phono BNC cable cable dCS Purcell Upsampler R TT IR Ri IL ih XLR I 1 RCAphono cables E cables Balanced _ or Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 6 Using Elgar Plus with Purcell and a CD player Connect up as shown above Purcell setup Open the menu and run the Factory routine You can connect any of Purcell s digital inputs to the CD player use Purcell s Input button to select it Use the Output button to set the 44 1192 conversion Elgar Plus setup Open the menu run the Factory and RstSync routines Use the Input button to select AES 1 AND AES 2 inputs Use the Volume control to set a comfortable listening level Open the menu again and choose a different Filter if you wish Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc Page 17 email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 THE SOFTWARE THE MENU To open the Menu hold down Vol Bal and press Display To page through the Menu press Display To select display or change an option press Vol Bal Menu FP Filterx Master Slave First page of the Selects an optional
19. from zero to maximum level over a period of about 10 seconds The display cycles through Burn in Caution and Loud while the Burn In routine is running To stop the Burn in signal press either a ST or ASE button once The display will briefly show This runs a test routine to ensure the display is working correctly Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Test Press the BE button once to start the test e The main display lights up then fades from bottom to top e The indicator LEDs light up briefly in sequence e All indicators light up along with small squares on the main display This flashes off and on once e The display shows Done Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 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 Press the BIZ button once to display the software issue For units fitted with a 1394 interface press the RAE button again to display the 1394 interface software issue Temp Unit Internal Temperature This displays the temperature inside the unit close to the crystal oscillators Open the Menu and page thr
20. get there of its own accord If the unit has to wait for the right track it will display Found Track 1 then Found Track 2 etc until it finds the right one Vx xx will appear on the display this is the new software issue number If the unit displays No Track repeat the procedure but manually advance the transport to track n Next the update progress is displayed in one of the following formats e The display counts up from 0 0 7 to 99 0 7 displays Copying counts up from 0 1 7 to 99 1 7 displays Copying and so on until the last section is loaded and copied Some models may use less than 8 sections e Amoving dot counts down slowly from about 3 to 0 After about 15 minutes the update is complete and the unit will reboot itself If the CD is still playing you can stop it now If the unit being updated has a 1394 interface wait until the unit has settled about 30 seconds switch it off for 10 seconds then on again If the unit detects no change in the 1394 interface code it will boot up as usual and be ready for use If the 1394 interface code has been updated the unit will load the new code into the flash memory on the 1394 interface board this takes about 10 minutes While this is taking place the unit will display a progress bar Next the unit will display in sequence Done 5 Done 4 Done 1 then reboot itself again The unit is ready for use If the CD transport stops or becomes disconnected during an u
21. if the unit is connected by a 1394 cable to another dCS unit with current software Filters to Filter Phase to Normal swap to Off Master Slave to MS Slav on all inputs Brightness to Bright 4 Display to Fs Mute to Off Normal speed Dual AES to Auto if an Upsampler is detected otherwise Off Fade to On De Emphasis to Auto Balance to centre Balance display to Bal Num Volume to 30 Global Timeout to Normal PLL mode to Fine Non Audio to Mute Delius only Output level to Out 2V Other settings as you last used them Rst Sync Setting all Inputs to Slave Mode This feature resets the 1394 input to Sync mode and all other inputs to slave mode This can be useful if you have problems setting master mode or your children play with it Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Rst Sync Press GJ and leave the menu to time out The display will show Reset After a few seconds the unit will re boot and return to normal operation set up as follows e Master Slave to MS Sync on 1394 input e Master Slave to MS Slav on all inputs except 1394 e Other settings as you last used them Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc Page 33 email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus Use
22. interface can take around 30 seconds to settle and unmute e Try setting the DAC to 1394 mode before setting the Upsampler to DSD mode e f your system is in standby mode or switched off try turning the DAC on before the Upsampler or Transport If this information does not resolve the problem please contact your dealer for advice Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x 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 10 dCS Contact Information You can write to us at dCs Ltd Mull House Great Chesterford Court Great Chesterford Saffron Walden CB10 1PF UK Our email address more dcsltd co uk Our web site is www dcslitd 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 Elgar Manual v
23. interrupted or fails 68 CD Update is interrupted and fails to recover 68 Troubleshooting the IEEE 1394 Interface 69 Upsampler or Transport displays Inactive 69 The Unit keeps displaying No Comms 69 The Unit keeps displaying Search 69 The DAC displays Verdi Wordclock Missing 69 The DAC displays Missing Wordclock between Clk Out amp Verdi Clk In 69 The DAC displays Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out 69 The DAC displays Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In 69 The DAC remains muted 70 The DAC takes a long time to unmute 70 W ConhieegNioteHelttgeseesgcege ees 71 Other Information 71 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc English version email more Qdcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Indexes and Software Version Numbers rxxernnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnvennnnnnnnvennnnnnr 72 Software History 72 Definitions and Abbreviations 13 Key to Cable Identification 74 List of Tables 15 List of Figures 15 Keywords and Phrases 76 About this Manual If you have not used a Elgar Plus before please read the section Using your dCS Elgar Plus for the first time on page 54 This manual has been arranged with the most commonly used sections placed first table of contents page 4 step by step page 8 and applications guides page 14 detailed software and hardware information page 18 te
24. or a dCS Verdi to play the CD A few CD players are not suitable because they upsample to 48kS s or change some of the data bits in other ways one example is the ML37 Dont worry the CD Update routine detects these and stops preventing any changes to the internal software If you are updating a dCS Upsampler or DAC Connect an AES or RCA digital output from the Transport to the Upsampler or DAC and select the input you have just connected Disconnect any 1394 interface cables If you are updating a dCS DAC connected to the Transport through another device Connect an AES or RCA digital output from the other device to the DAC and select the input you have just connected Set the other device to bit for bit mode Cloning on adCS Upsampler Disconnect any 1394 interface cables If in doubt connect the DAC directly to the transport If you are updating a dCS Verona Disconnect ALL cables from the unit except the power cable Open the Menu on the unit to be updated and step through until the display shows CDUpdate Make sure the transport is in STOP mode Press the BE button to start the routine When the unit displays Cable connect a BNC cable from the Ext Ref Input to a BNC SPDIF digital output on the transport The unit will lock to the transport then display Wait If you are updating a dCS Transport the Transport plays the CD and updates itself missing out some of the early steps Disconnect any 1394 interface cables For all dCS units
25. the conditions of the DSD licensing arrangements Either Elgar Plus or Delius will accept DSD data from the 1394 interface and convert it to high quality analogue The hardware interface is very flexible and software configurable We will add other features and data formats at a later date adopting industry standard formats as they stabilise Synchronising IEEE 1394 interfaces The IEEE 1394 system is great for carrying large amounts or digital audio data but is inherently very jittery To ensure low jitter conversion to analogue each unit linked by the 1394 system must be synchronised to the others by another connection e A DAC in slave mode should be synced 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 li
26. undamaged BNC cable connecting the DAC s WCIk Out to Verdi s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF The DAC displays Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out e With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting the DAC s WClk Out to the source s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF The DAC displays Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In e Verdi La Scala has detected a clock frequency other than 44 1kHz on it s WCIlk In connector Ensure the clock source is set to 44 1kHz e With the DAC in master mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting Verdi La Scala s WCIk Out to the DAC s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 The DAC remains muted e lf the DAC is displaying the Volume setting change the Diso menu page setting to Disp Fs and check for error messages e If all else is in order switch off the Transport the Upsampler and the DAC then switch them on again If this situation keeps recurring please consult your dealer The DAC takes a long time to unmute e The 1394
27. unit developing a fault please consult your dealer This equipment MUST be connected to a safety earth or ground via the power cable The IEEE 1394 interface is an optional extra with Purcell or Delius units and is not yet available with Verona Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Mains Voltage Setting Before connecting the power cable to your Elgar Plus 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 Elgar Plus 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 Elgar Plus on a firm vibration free base so as to
28. you are using an Upsampler set for 176 4kS s Dual AES output select the Dual AES input The displays will then be d 88 2 then MS Mastr and 176 4kS alternately for about 10 seconds Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 If you are using an Upsampler set for DSD output and your Elgar Plus is fitted with a 1394 interface select the 1394 input The displays will then be Wait then MS Mastr and 1394 alternately for about 10 seconds If you attempt to use a input sample rate that is not a multiple of 44 1kS s for example 192kS s the unit will detect this and the following message will scroll across the display Can t Use Input Frequency in Master Mode Press Button to Slave If you press the button mentioned in the scrolling message Function for Delius Phase for Elgar the selected input will be reset to Slav If you get stuck use the Rst Sync menu to reset the unit Mute Mute Fade Time This sets the length of the fade out time before muting and the fade in time before unmuting Open the Function Menu and step through until you come to the Mute page Press the BIZ button repeatedly and the display will cycle through Mute Nor Normal muting audio fades up and down in 0 5 seconds Mute Fst Fast muting audio fades up and down instantly Mute Slw Slow m
29. 2005 UA IX MESSAGE bacon taeda e hedning 31 W E gu 60 warranty exclusions cccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 60 e EE 47 WV OFOt ClO CK EE 13 VV OFOGClOCK INPUT uvaner 40 Wordclock Output rrrnnrrranrnnnnennnnennnnnn 41 45 Wrong CD message rrrrnrnernnnnvnnnnvrvnnnrnvnnne 31 Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In message rom BEE 69 Wrong message 31 email more Qdcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk
30. 4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 INDEXES AND SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS Software History IMPORTANT This manual is for Elgar Plus software version 4 4x Version 4 4x differs from 4 3x versions by adding a software license feature Updating to v4 4x from v4 3x or earlier is normally carried out by dCS Distributors as it is necessary to install a license into the unit after updating to restore normal operation Version 4 3x differs from 4 2x versions as follows In PCM mode Elgar Plus can now lock to an external word clock that is at an exact multiple of the sample rate For example e with a data rate of 96kS s the word clock may be at 32 48 or 96kHz previously 96kHz only e with Dual AES data at 176 4kS s the word clock may be at 44 1 or 88 2kHz previously 88 2kHz only e with Dual AES data at 192kS s the word clock may be at 32 48 or 96kHz previously 96kHz only Note that DSD mode still requires a 44 1kHZz word clock only Version 4 2x differs from 4 1x versions as follows e Elgar Plus responds to status messages sent over the 1394 interface from a Verdi v1 2x to allow automatic switching between SACD and CD modes This also allows the Elgar Plus to report any cabling faults e 1394 Src menu deleted 1394 sources are selected with the Input button or automatically selected b
31. 6 R RCI CORES EEN 50 Fs CATING sa 39 ESP PANEL er 38 Pee OUD UN ee 40 remote COMMU e EEN 42 59 remote control codes ccccscccseeeeeeeeeeees 50 remote control does not work 68 remote control Sensor rranrrnnrrnnrrnnrnnnnnnnnnnn 36 remote control replacing batteries 59 resetting to factory state rrrrnrrrnnrrrnnrnnnrr 32 resetting to Slave mode 32 response IS SIOW rrnnnrnnrrnnnrnnrrvnrnnnrnnnrnnnnnnn 21 Revert to Slave message 21 RING KE 3 44 Rotary Control 37 SHELL 32 S SANN 54 safety ECM aa 62 sample ClOGK vu mas Lee 46 sample rate 00 0000000nn 7 35 39 40 45 73 SIMI Tele Lee ER 40 SDIF input selecting ccccccsseeseeeeseeeeees 9 SD 2 see 37 73 SDIF 2 TPM suse 40 Search message 69 SCEE DUON vax tate eet 19 selecting 1394 mput cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 selecting a single wire Imput 9 Selecting an Input 9 selecting DSD SDIF mput ce eeee eee 9 selecting Dual AES mput cc eeeeeeee eee 9 Serial MENU EE 29 serial number ul 29 serial number short 41 SEMEN 58 60 setting output Ievel ce ceeeceeeeeeeeeeenees 12 setting supply voltage rrrarrnarernnrnnnrvnnrnnrr 55 settings after Factory reese 32 Eet 47 slave mode resetting Io 32 slave mode seitmg secs eeeeeeeeeees 21 Slow response 66 software Lesue 29 software update by CD 30 software update fals 68 software updates rrrrnrrnnnrnnnnrnanrrnanrnnn
32. 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 Wordclock Missing Please Check Source Slaved to Delius Elgar Plus Wordclock Out Missing Wordclock between ClkOut and Verdi Clk In Wrong Fs Verdi Clk In Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x 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 T 07 Display 12 OC Standby 14 OE Filter 16 10 up 17 11 down 26 1A Function 2 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
33. ES for 24 96 instead The reason for this is certainly not obvious the digits appear to be the same it is not related to jitter For 24 192 operation there is no choice but Dual AES Even our high speed single wire interfaces are not currently fast enough There are certain requirements for successful Dual AES operation Obviously the source must generate a true Dual AES data stream not two single AES outputs The two cables should be similar in length less than 3m difference The two cables must be connected the right way around or the channels will be swapped Changing inputs between single wire and Dual AES may cause the DAC to default to single AES mode To avoid this problem the Dua AES page offers the following four options Off Disables Dual AES mode for when no Dual AES capable sources are in use On Allows Dual AES mode to be manually selected from the front panel Input button see page 37 or the Remote Control see page 43 Auto Elgar Plus detects single wire or Dual AES mode from the message flags in the data stream and sets the mode accordingly If a Dual AES source is detected but only one wire is connected it will lock to the source as single AES but flash either the AES1 or AES2 indicator to warn you that one cable is missing Lock If both AES 1 and AES 2 are active selecting either AES input in this mode forces the unit into Dual AES mode If only one wire is connected the unit warns you of this by flashi
34. Elgar Plus is doing The Display button doubles as the Function Menu Gi button see page 19 for details If you need to correct a phase error on both channels press the Phase button to reverse the phase of the Analogue Outputs The LED above the Phase button will light to indicate this and the Main display will briefly show Inverted Press the Phase button again to restore correct phase The Main display will briefly show Normal De Emphasis button Recording with 50 15us high frequency emphasis is a hangover from the days of recording onto noisy magnetic tapes To combat tape hiss the high frequency part of the music was recorded at a higher level pre emphasis The high frequency response was corrected at playback by a de emphasis filter reducing the hiss level as well Some early CDs were recorded with emphasis but more recent disks have a flat frequency response The emphasis used is recorded in message flags encoded into the data stream On some disks these flags are incorrect resulting in a bumpy frequency response Elgar Plus can apply de emphasis for PCM sources with sample rates of 32 44 1 or 48kS s it is not used at higher sample rates CCITT emphasis is used in digital radio transmissions Press the De Emphasis button repeatedly and the Main display will cycle through the options Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Pl
35. For best results Elgar Plus Volume control should be set to no lower than 20 0 for normal listening levels with typical music We suggest you start with the Low setting and change to the High setting if this is inadequate Before adjusting the Output Level switch please ensure you are not playing music at a high level the High setting is noticeably louder Manual v4 4x doc email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Balanced Analogue Outputs lf your pre or power amplifier has balanced inputs connect Elgar Plus Balanced Analogue Outputs to them For best results connection of these outputs to unbalanced inputs is not recommended use the Unbalanced Analogue Outputs instead Use good quality screened XLR audio cables Unbalanced Analogue Outputs For unbalanced equipment use the Unbalanced Outputs with good quality screened RCA phono audio cables The Unbalanced Outputs are very high quality It is much better to use these for equipment with a single ended input than to use half of a balanced output Doing so may cause ground loop hum pickup AES EBU Digital Inputs The AES 1 and AES 2 inputs may be used individually for digital signals with sample rates up to 96kS s The data format is AES3 In Dual AES mode both inputs must be used together The Dual AES interface allows a 192 176 4 96 or 88 2 kS s 24 bit signal to be enco
36. Fuse 58 Replacing a Blown Fuse 58 Fitting or Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 59 Opening the battery compartment and removing batteries 59 Fitting new batteries and closing the case 59 dCS Limited Warranty 60 What This Warranty Covers 60 What This Warranty Does Not Cover 60 How To Obtain Service 60 Updating your Purcell 61 Software Updates 61 Hardware Updates 61 Safety and Electrical Safety 62 Cleaning the Case 62 TEOUDICS OO UNG EE 64 Fault Indication 64 Power interruption 64 Power up test errors 64 Non Audio disk 64 The unit is overheating 64 Troubleshooting Guide 65 The unit fails to power up 65 The unit fails to lock to a digital audio source or displays No Input 65 The unit locks but the audio output is low or absent 65 The output is monophonic 65 The unit fails to respond to the controls 66 The Main Display turns on briefly when a control is operated then turns off 66 The Left and Right channels are swapped 66 One audio output channel is low or absent 66 The sound has a peculiar tonal balance 66 Crackles or pops occur while playing music 66 Erratic operation when locked to 96 or 88 2kS s on Toslink or ST inputs 67 The unit will not decode Dual AES 67 The unit drops out of Dual AES mode into AES1 or AES2 67 A digital recorder fails to record from the REC Output 67 The Remote Control fails to control the unit 68 While playing a DVD a burst of noise is heard Elgar Plus mutes and changes sample rate 68 CD Update is
37. INTO BEAM XLR BNC 1394 cable cable cable dCS Purcell Upsampler OPT R DIGITAL INPUTS Hos e OB CH2 1 552 0806 0800 VP TR Ri IL XLR I 1 RCA phono cables vy cables Balanced _ or Unbalanced Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 5 Using Elgar Plus in Master Mode with Verdi and Purcell Connect up as shown above Open Elgar Plus and Purcell s menu and run the Factory routines Purcell set up Use the Input button to select the AES 1 input Use the Output button to select 44 1 DSD Elgar Plus set up Use the Input button to select the 1394 input and wait for the unit to settle Set the MS menu page to MS Mastr and wait for the unit to settle again Use the Input button to select either the SACD feed Verdi or the upsampled CD feed Purcell Verdi v1 2x with Elgar Plus v4 2x will automatically select the active input Use the Volume control to set a comfortable listening level Open the menu again and choose a different Filter if you wish g Yes we know it should have no effect Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Using Elgar Plus with a Standard Purcell and a CD Player If your Purcell is not 1394 equipped you can still upsample the output from a standard CD player to 24 bit 192kS s DIGITAL OUT TA i Hand Crafted
38. Kelly D A McLeod M N Harris presented at the 20 Tonmeister Tagung at Karlsruhe in November 1998 This paper is available from the dCS web site Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 There is a slight delay whilst the unit changes filters during which it will not respond to further button presses Selecting the most appropriate filter is simply a matter of flipping through the options as you play a CD and choosing the one that you think sounds best Try listening for changes in imaging ambience and low level information bass definition and vocal clarity You can change filters more quickly from the listening position using the Filter button on the Remote Control see page 43 MS Master Slave Operation This is set on a per input basis and determines whether that input acts as a master or a slave The options available independently for each input are MS Slav Slave In slave mode most DACs operate in this mode the PLL locks to the incoming signal and tracks it This setting is not available in DSD mode Ms Mastr Master In master mode Elgar Plus acts as a master clock and outputs an autonomous 44 1kHz clock on Wordclock Out This might go for example to a CD transport The CD transport output is then locked to the DAC VCXO and the DAC only has to decode the da
39. S B See the manual for the source equipment for information and also page 23 One audio output channel is low or absent e Check that the Balance control is correctly set see Rotary Control on page 37 e Check that the audio output cables are connected correctly and are not damaged e Check that the balance is not offset elsewhere in the system The sound has a peculiar tonal balance e Set De Emphasis to Auto see page 35 e If this fails to correct the problem the De Emphasis flags in the data stream may be incorrectly set this is rare but it does happen To find the correct De Emphasis characteristic change the De Emphasis setting to 50 15us CCITT or Off in turn until the correct setting is found When you change to a different disk or tape we recommend setting De Emph to Auto again Crackles or pops occur while playing music e The source may have a high level of jitter Try setting the PLL parameter to PLL Wide See page 25 e The digital audio cable connecting Elgar Plus to the source may be damaged intermittent or of the wrong type Some expensive cables are not correctly designed for digital audio use Try another cable e The CD may be dirty clean it very carefully using a radial motion The disk tape may be damaged or contain corrupted data The audio output level may be enough to overload a preamplifier or power amplifier Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site
40. UC B POWER R ouio A AES 1 AES 2 R R A ST CHI CH2 O OO ng O oe Oen 150 REC OUT Key to Rear Panel S UW Y Z d f Figure 9 dCS Elgar Plus Rear Panel M Balanced analogue outputs L amp R on XLR male connectors N Output Level switch O Unbalanced analogue outputs L amp R on RCA phono connectors P amp Q AES EBU digital inputs AES 1 amp AES 2 on XLR female connector R amp S SPDIF digital inputs RCA1 amp RCA2 on RCA phono connectors Spare location for future enhancements SPDIF digital input on BNC connector SPDIF optical input on ST connector SPDIF optical input on Toslink connector DSD SDIF 2 data inputs CH1 and CH2 on BNC connectors Wordclock digital Input on BNC connector Wordclock digital Output on BNC connector IEEE 1394 interface on two 6 way connectors Software Upgrade Connector 9 way D type Spare location for future enhancements SPDIF digital output REC on RCA phono connector IEC Power inlet Mains fuse holder OO DN xXxS lt Cc dl D Upgrader s note Units manufactured before February 2001 were not fitted with RCA2 Wordclock Out the 1394 interface or spare locations A amp B Output Level Switch Manual filename Elgar English version The Output Level switch sets the level for all Analogue Outputs It should be set to suit your system there are two levels High 6V rms and Low 2V rms The difference between the two settings is 9 5dB
41. Volume setting to all inputs Global volume e Using different settings for each input Local volume or Input specific This is useful where the average loudness and so the preferred Volume setting changes from source to source To change this setting Open the Function Menu and step through until you reach the Vo page The display shows Vol Glob or Vol Inp Press the BIZ button to choose one of these settings and wait for time out TimeOut Menu Time Out Setting If you find the 5 second time out period for the menu is too short use this option to change the time out period to 30 seconds Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Timeout Press the button once and the display will show Normal Press the Go button again and the display will change to Long Repeat this if you want to change back PLL PLL Tracking bandwidth In slave mode the PLL Phase Locked Loop synchronises Elgar Plus internal crystal clocks to the incoming data stream The system runs through two different modes while locking The final mode fine lock has a very narrow bandwidth which rejects jitter generated by the source This is the normal PLL setting and gives best results with a stable source It takes about 6 seconds to lock some CD players even some very expensive ones generate a high level of jitter and this can cause Elgar Plus to intermittently lose fine lock and mute the Analogue Outputs This menu option forces the PLL
42. acks is as follows When NonAudio is displayed press the Mute button Elgar Plus will play the track normally Press the Mute button again to mute the outputs and restore Non Audio muting The over ride is cancelled at power down or when the unit re locks avoiding the risk that the unit will be left for extended periods without protection Disabling Non Audio Muting If for some reason you need to disable Non Audio muting for longer periods you can turn it off in the Function Menu as follows Open the Function Menu and step through until the display shows NAud Mut To ignore the non audio flag press the fifa button once and the display will change to NAud lgn Elgar Plus is now set to ignore non audio message flags and your protection against playing non audio data is removed When powered up in this mode Ignoring Non Audio Flag scrolls across the display to warn you Restoring Non Audio Muting To turn non audio muting back on Open the Function Menu and step through until the display shows NAud lgn Press the DIE button once and the display will change to NAud Mut Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Ch Check Channel Check Test Use this feature to check if the stereo outputs on your system are swapped It is disabled when in DSD SACD mode Set up you
43. aging 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 Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual dCs Ltd Key to Cable Identification Manual for Software Issue 4 3x August 2005 If you are reading a colour print or a soft copy of this manual cable types shown in figures can be identified from Table 11 Cable Type XLR Analogue RCA Phono Analogue XLR Digital AES3 BNC Digital RCA Phono Digital SPDIF Optical SPDIF IEEE 1394 sync Link Wordclock AES Reference GPS Reference RS 232 Colour Style Brown solid Brown long dash Blue solid Pale blue solid Pale blue short dash Dark magenta solid Red solid Green solid Dark green solid Dark green long dash Dark green short dash Purple solid Table 11 Cable colours and styles Where more than one cable of any type is used in a drawing they can be identified by a coloured sleeve at the source and a coloured arrow head at the destination Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc English version email more Qdcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 List of Tables Table 1 AES EBU Interface Electrical Characteristics r
44. ansport v1 20 or later a dCS Verdi La Scala Upsampling SACD Transport or a dCS Purcell Upsampler to drive a dCS Elgar Plus DAC v4 20 or later or Delius DAC v2 20 or later with DSD data over an IEEE 1394 interface Upsampler or Transport displays Inactive e This can happen momentarily during locking If it does not change to Active open the Transport or Upsampler s menu and ensure the Iransmit page is set to Active The Unit keeps displaying No Comms e This will appear briefly while the 1394 system is checking for connections e If the No Comms message does not clear ensure that all units in the 1394 chain are switched on and securely connected by 1394 cables The Unit keeps displaying Search e This will appear briefly after the 1394 system has established communications e If the Search message does not clear ensure that you have not connected both 1394 connectors from one unit to both 1394 connectors on another unit or set up a loop This prevents the 1394 bus settling e Check that the 1394 cables are correctly fitted The DAC displays Verdi Wordclock Missing e With the DAC in slave mode check there is an undamaged BNC cable connecting Verdi s WCIk Out to the DAC s WCIk In e Ensure the cable is D C coupled A C coupled cables are not suitable for use with Wordclock or SDIF The DAC displays Missing Wordclock between Clk Out amp Verdi Clk In e With the DAC in master mode check there is an
45. cceeeeeeeeeeeeees 67 ODNONS sans eege 56 options CNANGING ccseccseceseeeneeeneeeneeenes 56 Output Level Switch 38 output level setting rrrrrrnnnrnnnrrnnrnnnrnnnnnnn 12 OUTDUL REG GEN 40 output VWordelock icccci04 2 ch Ancient 41 Outputs balance 39 outputs unbalanced cece ec cece eeee sees ees 39 oversampling een ee tee ee ee 44 P PACE ee a E EE a AAAS 58 packaging replacement 54 Ph Check menu EE 27 PRESS DUNO DEE 39 Phase button remote uk 43 phase check routine NN 27 DNASE le 35 phase locked lOO NNN 46 phase inverted a deet ee EELER Els Please check source slaved to DAC Wordclock Out message from DAC 69 Please Start CD message o nonnn0nnn1n00nn 31 Eege 66 PL EE ee ee 25 PLL tracking bandwudih 25 positioning the unt 55 power amplifier USING cccccceseeeeeeeeeeees 11 power Mle lessie aen duse 41 power interruption rrarrrnrernrnnnrvnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 64 DOWEL Oude 34 DOWON OM WEE 34 power requirements rrrrrnnrrrnnrnnnrnnnnnnnrnnnnnnn 47 power up failure arrnnrrrnnnrnanrrnnnrnnnnnvnnrnnnne 65 PowerDn message 34 64 email more Qdcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual dCs Ltd DOWGHIAG UP NEE 8 preamplifier USING c cccsscccseeceseeseeeeeeees 37 DUIKEN FANGS E 46 Purcell button remote rrrnrnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnr 43 Purcell controlling with remote 0 43 ENEE eebe ee 3
46. chnical information page 44 information for first time users page 54 options maintenance and troubleshooting page 56 index section page 72 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 ati 4 L RlM 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 About Sample Rates All references to sample rates in this manual use the unit kS s kilo Samples per second rather than the technically incorrect kHz Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 STEP BY STEP GUIDE Prelimina
47. d Elgar Plus settles more quickly if you set it to 1394 mode before setting the source to DSD mode or switching the source on Connecting to an SDIF DSD Source Check that your source equipment is capable of SDIF PCM or DSD operation Connect the CH1 output on your source equipment to the CH1 input on the Elgar Plus rear panel and the CH2 output to the CH2 input using two BNC cables Connect the Wordclock output on your source equipment to the Wordclock In connector on the Elgar Plus rear panel Ensure the cables are not swapped Press the Input button repeatedly until either the SDIF or DSD input indicators to the left of the display are lit Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 PCM or DSD mode is automatically detected The unit will lock to the source displaying in sequence Locking d xxx the BASE sample rate then the default display probably 16 44 1 or DSD depending on the Disp menu setting and the source format Proceed to Step 2 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more dcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Step 2 Connecting the Analogue Outputs Choose one of the following two sections Using a preamplifier Set the preamplifier volume control to minimum C
48. dCS Elgar Plus Stereo Digital to Analogue Converter User Manual Software Release 4 4x August 2005 dCS Ltd 1999 2004 Price UK 17 50 Euro 25 00 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in or introduced into a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of dCS Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and whilst it is checked for accuracy no liabilities can be accepted for errors 1 dCS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd Company registered in England No 2072115 dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc Page 2 email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The dCS Elgar Plus is derived from our award winning dCS Elgar the world s first 24 96 and 24 192 audiophile D A converter Elgar Plus offers many improvements over the standard Elgar the most important being the ability to handle DSD from IEEE 1394 or SDIF 2 interfaces the ability to slave to a Word Clock or act as a Master Clock a digital outp
49. dCS Elgar Plus User Manual dCS Ltd Transports Manual for Software Issue 4 3x For Verdi amp La Scala the category code is 20 decimal August 2005 These Transport codes are in use on the Transport Remote v2 0 Button Code Decimal CON DOF WN A CH KN oe a ks eS Oowa4n SO Noonan nnd OH ZS BWW GO WwW WwW NY MO AO oO OO Om SS WOW A OAR ONO 7 Hexadecimal 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 OA OB OG OF 19 1A 1D 20 21 22 23 24 29 2B 32 35 36 3 3A 3B 3C 3D SE 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 EE 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 Elgar Manual v4 4x 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 more Qdcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc Page 53 email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd
50. dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Step 3 Setting the Output Level If the preamplifier volume setting for a comfortable listening level is too high or too low you may need to change the Output Level setting Similarly if you are driving a power amplifier directly and Elgar Plus Volume setting for a comfortable listening level is higher than 10 0 or lower than 20 0 try changing the Output Level setting The Output Level switch is located on the back panel If the Volume setting is too high set it to the Low position If the Volume setting is too low set it to the High position LOW e E DOS Figure 2 Output Level switch Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Step 4 Using Elgar Plus in Master Mode lf your CD transport or other source equipment sampling at 44 1kS s has a Wordclock input you can reduce the jitter in your system by using Elgar Plus in Master mode and slaving the source to it If not you can miss out this step IMPORTANT You can only use Master Mode if your source sample rate is 44 1kS s Connect Elgar Plus Wordclock Out connector to the wordclock input on the source equipment You may need to set the source equipment to slave to wordclock Hold down the Display button and press the Vol Bal butt
51. date 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 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 A change 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 f 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 th
52. ded as two standard 96 88 2 48 or 44 1 kS s 24 bit AES data streams respectively Elgar Plus decodes the dual data stream and converts it to wide band analogue See Dual AES on page 23 for more information IMPORTANT Please ensure the two AES inputs are correctly connected to the source for Dual AES operation or the channels will be swapped This usually involves connecting AES I or AES A on the source to AES 1 on Elgar Plus and AES 2 or AES B on the source to AES 2 on Elgar Plus Use with 110 ohm screened twisted pair cable designed for digital audio or RF Do not use unscreened cables as they may pick up interference from other appliances SPDIF Digital Inputs The RCA1 RCA2 and BNC inputs are used individually for digital signals with sample rates up to 96kS s The data format is IEC60958 otherwise known as SPDIF 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 Toslink and ST Optical Inputs The Toslink and ST inputs are used for optically transmitted digital signals with sample rates up to 48kS s In practice the interfaces are tested up to 96kS s but dCS cannot guarantee this with non dCS source equipment The data format is IEC60958 otherwise known as SPDIF Use the Toslink input with Toslink fibre optic cables designed for digital audio u
53. do IMPORTANT Disconnect the power cable before removing any covers or changing the fuse There are no substances hazardous to health inside Elgar Plus Cleaning the Case Do not apply any of the following cleaning products to the case as they will damage or alter the finish e Corrosive or abrasive agents e Spirit or alcohol based cleaners e Wax polish To remove dust wipe with a moist soft cloth To remove deposits from the case first disconnect the power cable then spray very lightly with a proprietary glass cleaner containing ammonia and wipe off gently with a soft cloth taking care to avoid scratches Do not spray the cleaner onto the connectors or the rear panel Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc Page 63 email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Indication Elgar Plus detects the following fault conditions Power interruption If the AC supply is momentarily interrupted or is more than 20 below it s rated voltage the unit displays PowerDn and mutes the audio outputs to protect your loudspeakers from damage This may be caused by loose AC power wiring local power line overloads or heavy dut
54. doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 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 0dB0 is full scale dBu A signal level relative to 0 775V rms making no allowance for external loading DDC Digital to Digital Converter sometimes referred to as a D D Converter DSD Direct Stream Digital a single bit digital audio format sampled at 2 822MS s kS s Sample rate in kilo samples per second This replaces kHz which is technically incorrect when referring to sample rates SDIF 2 sony Digital InterFace a stereo digital audio format consisting of 2 serial PCM or DSD data lines Usually used with a Word Clock SPDIF Sony Philips Digital InterFace a stereo digital audio format for consumer equipment consisting of one serial PCM data line Similar to AES3 but unbalanced and with different mess
55. e rrarrrnrrrnrrvnrrvnnernrr 27 Channels swapping ccccccceeecseeeeeeeneeeees 24 Cleaning the Cose 62 CIOCK HENNE 46 CIOS KING DEE 46 closing the Function Men 19 connecting the analogue outputs 11 contact mformation ees 29 71 Contar ET EEN 29 CONTENTS Ol DOK E 54 COMO EEN 37 converter PE eege ee ee en 44 Copy Pronibit e EEN 67 crackles and Dops oenoenoensenoennnnonnnnnnnnnnnnne 66 crystal oscillator st et dese ee 46 D BEE 73 DAC remains muted 1394 mput 70 DAC takes time to unmute 1394 input 70 Ber 73 Br 73 DD OE EE EE 73 de emphasis rrnnrnanrnnrnanrnnrvanvnnnnnnnnnnnnn 46 66 De Emphasis button errrnnrernrernrevnnrvnnnrnnnrr 35 de emphasis 50 1548 rrrrrrnnrrnanrnnnnennnnevnnnnn 36 de emphasis auto 36 de emphasis COIN 36 default display asset 36 email more dcsltd co uk web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual dCs Ltd REEL 73 digital interface specifications 00 000000 44 Be Tu EE 24 display blanking cccceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 35 66 display brightness rrrrrnrnnnrrrnrrvnnrnnnr 35 43 Display DUNO WE 35 Display button remote 43 display e GE EI 24 display test routne 28 display Balance E 36 display de emphases 36 display Mal NM EE 36 display UE le 36 displaying format aannannnennnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnni 24 displaying sample rate rrarrrnrrrnrrrnrrvnnrnnrr 24
56. e connected to Elgar Plus Wordclock In connector We recommend using the 1 8 metre long 6 way IEEE 1394 cable assembly and the BNC cable assembly provided See the IEEE 1394 Overview section on page 48 for more information This consists of two data inputs CH1 amp CH2 and the Wordclock Input all on BNC sockets When a DSD or SDIF 2 data stream is connected and selected using the Input button Elgar Plus locks to the Wordclock Input analyses the waveforms on the data inputs and automatically selects DSD or SDIF 2 operation The DSD or SDIF indicator lights up as appropriate As DSD mode is fundamentally different to PCM mode Elgar Plus will take several seconds to load the necessary software The DSD interface accepts single bit data at 2 822MS s with a 44 1kS s Wordclock The SDIF 2 interface accepts sample rates from 32 to 96kS s and requires a Wordclock Connect up the three BNC sockets with 75Q co axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use IMPORTANT Please ensure the 3 cables are correctly connected to the source otherwise the interface may malfunction or the channels may be swapped The Wordclock Input may be used with a Master Clock to synchronise other components in your system connected to Elgar Plus other inputs Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August
57. e sample rate then the default display probably 16 44 depending on the Disp menu setting and the source format Connecting to a Dual AES Source Check that your source equipment is capable of Dual AES operation Connect the AES 1 or AES A output on your source equipment to the AES 1 input on the Elgar Plus rear panel and the AES 2 or AES B output to the AES 2 input using two XLR cables Ensure the cables are not swapped Press the Input button repeatedly until both AES 1 AND AES 2 input indicators are lit The unit will lock to the source displaying in sequence Locking d xxx the BASE sample rate then the default display probably 24 192 depending on the Disp menu setting and the source format Connecting to an IEEE 1394 DSD Source Check that your source equipment probably a dCS SACD Transport or a dCS Upsampler is capable of DSD operation over a 1394 link generates a 44 1kHz wordclock and is set up correctly Connect one 1394 output on your source equipment to one 1394 input on the Elgar Plus rear panel Also connect the wordclock output on your source equipment to the Wordclock In connector on the Elgar Plus rear panel Press the Input button repeatedly until the 1394 input indicator is lit The unit may display Wait No WCIk or Search messages before finally settling down to the source name probably Verdi or Purcell If necessary use the Input button to select the 1394 source you want to listen to You may fin
58. e CD Update section on page 30 or the instructions supplied with the CD The update program will check your hardware configuration and install the latest software compatible with it e f you do not have the CD Update feature loaded or have difficulty with it a dCS distributor can download files from a PC into any unit fitted with a SUC connector Contact your dealer for details e For older units without a SUC connector your distributor can install new firmware in your unit Firmware updates are low cost from dCS Contact your dealer for details Hardware Updates You may wish to have your hardware updated from time to time to take advantage of new features in the latest software dCS offer this service we will retest reset any adjustable items to current shipping standards and install any 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 Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Safety and Electrical Safety There are no user serviceable parts inside Elgar Plus and so there is no need to remove the covers If for some reason you
59. e muted If the unit is not locked to a digital source the Analogue Outputs are automatically muted the Mute indicator is lit and the Mute button has no effect See NAud on page 26 if you need to over ride an incorrectly set Non Audio flag on a disk or tape Volume Balance button Menu Ea Rotary Control The Rotary Control L normally adjusts the Volume Press the Volume Balance button once to change the function of the Rotary Control to Balance adjustment The Balance indicator over the button lights when Balance adjustment is selected Press the button again to change back or just wait 5 seconds for the unit to time out The Volume Balance button doubles as the Function Menu SI button see page 19 for details This control is dual function In normal use it sets the Volume or Balance but while the menu is open it scrolls through that The rotary control has no end stop it will turn continuously The Volume and Balance functions are implemented digitally For best results set the Volume to a fairly high level say between 20 0 and 10 0 while playing music at typical listening levels If using a preamplifier Volume control instead set Elgar Plus Volume to 0 0 maximum Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus Use dCS Ltd Rear Panel r Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x August 2005 M NO P Q RTV X abc e S
60. eeks eciee con aes Burn IN menu burn in routne cece eeeeeeeeeeeees button De Emphasis rrarrnnrrrn button Display ees button Display remote button Filter remote rraxrrnnnnnn button Function remote DUTLON NADU sasenis aa button Input remote button Menu Geert button Menu ten button Menu Step Back remote button Menu Step remote button Mute e Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc English version ees 39 Manual for Software Issue 4 3x August 2005 button Mute remote 43 DUELON SF AS EE 35 button Phase remoie 43 button Purcell remote 43 button SLANADY EEN 34 button Standby remote 42 button Vol Bal remote rrravnrnnnnnnnnnvnnnnvvnnnr 43 button Volume balance 37 buttons Up and Down remote rrnrrnannnnr 43 C cable identification rrarrrrnrernnrerrnnnnranennnre 74 CADOS skannere 8 39 40 41 65 Can t Use Frequency message 22 cannot record from REG out 67 cannot set Filter 43 Caution message 28 CCITT emphasis eee 35 DAT 3 CD player problemS nnnannoannannnannennnennnnne 65 CD player jittery rrnnrrnnnrrnnnrnnnnrnnnrnranennnne 25 CD Update fals 68 CD Update is interrupted srrrnnnnnrrrrnr 31 68 CD Update menu 30 CD ROM olavmg 26 Ch Check menu 2 changing options rrnrrrnnrrnnrrnnrrrnrrrnrrvnnennn 56 channel check routin
61. emperature Scale rrrnrranrnnrrnnrnnrvnnnnnnnnnnnn 29 temperature Imtemmal 29 temperature operatimg 47 IR gu En EE 28 ME OUT EE 42 Timeout menu 25 tonal balance pecular ccc ceecc sees eee ee 66 Too Hot message 64 Toslink optical input rorrrnnrernnrrranennnrvnnennrr 39 Track N MESSAGE uren 31 TFOUDIESNOOUING EE 64 65 troubleshooting 1394 interface 69 U Unbalanced outputs 39 Up and Down buttons remote 43 UDG ALCS EE 3 41 61 updates hardware nanannannnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnne 61 updates software 61 updating software by CIA 30 updating your Elgar Hius 61 upgrader s note 34 38 72 using Dal AE EE 16 using for the first me 54 using master mode 13 14 using with Vert 14 using with Verdi and Purcell 15 16 email more Qdcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual dCs Ltd V GO E 46 Verdi Wordclock Missing message from DAC dee eegnen 69 Vol Bal button remote rrrrnrnrnnnnrnonnnnnnnnnnnn 43 VOMO EE 24 37 46 Volume display rrrranrrnnnrennnnrrnnrnrnnrnnnnennnnennn 36 Volume daobal 25 Volume ee EE 25 Volume per Input rrranrnnnnernnnnrnnnrnanennnnennn 25 Volume setup ce cceccceecceeeeeeeeeseeeeaeeeeaes 38 Volume Balance button rrrorrrrnnrnnnnevnnnennn 37 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 4 3x August
62. g parameters for example Filter When a parameter page is displayed the first press of the button shows the current setting Subsequent presses of the BE button change the page setting Information pages display information about the unit for example Software issue When an information page is displayed pressing the Select button displays the information held on that page Test pages allow the user to initiate a number of useful routines for example Channel Check When a Test page is displayed pressing the Select button starts the test routine There are two ways to close the menu and return to normal operation The easiest way is to wait 5 seconds for the unit to time out and revert to the standard display Alternatively use atep button to page forward until the display shows End and then press the Sfafefei button once If the unit times out before the operation in hand has been completed simply re enter the menu page forward or backward and continue where you left off If you find the 5 second time out difficult to use you can extend it to 30 seconds by changing the limeOuft setting to Long Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd Menu Sequence August 2005 Use the flow chart Figure 7 or the Control Summary sheet to guide you through the Menu more quickly The following expla
63. ignals if necessary Data is decoded using a much wider band faster PLL so AES3 type low frequency jitter on the input clock can be handled and will be cleaned Synchronising to source Pull in range 300 ppm about nominal frequency Lock in time lt 6 seconds for most situations Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 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 Plus Verdi amp La Scala Table 7 Power consumption for consumer products Size and Weight Length Purcell amp Verona Delius Elgar Plus Verdi amp 461mm 18 15 461mm 18 15 461mm 18 15 461mm 413mm 16 18 413mm 16 18 406mm 16 0 415mm 8 5kg 18 7Ibs 8 8kg 19 4lbs 12 0kg 26 4lbs 17kg La Scala 18 15 16 34 37 4lbs Table 8 Size and weight for consumer products e Delius only the control knob protrudes out of the front by 20mm 0 79 e Verdi amp La Scala only the control knob protrudes out of the front by 13mm 0 51 e Allow extra depth for cable connectors Operating Conditions e Ambient temperature range 0 C 32 F to 50 C 122 F
64. it about 30 seconds while Elgar Plus configures itself The display will show in sequence Elgar Testing and No Input If the unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state you can reset it as follows Hold down the Display button and press the Vol Bal button to open the menu then press the Display button repeatedly until the display shows Factory Press the Vol Bal button and wait while the unit reboots The PWR MUTE and one of the input indicators will be lit Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Step 1 Selecting a Digital Input Switch on the source equipment If appropriate load a disk tape and set the machine in PLAY mode to ensure it is generating a digital audio data stream Choose one of the following sections Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source Most source equipment Such as CD transports DVD players is fitted with a single wire digital output usually on an RCA phono connector Connect your source equipment to the matching input on the Elgar Plus rear panel using a suitable cable Press the Input button repeatedly until your chosen input is displayed on the input indicator to the right of the display This will be either AES 1 AES 2 RCA1 RCA2 TOS ST or BNC The unit will lock to the source displaying in sequence Locking d xxx th
65. l e Digitally implemented 0 to 40dB in variable steps each side e Mutes one channel at minimum settings De Emphasis e Auto selected 50 15us CCITT J17 or none available at 32 44 1 or 48kS s Analogue Outputs Balanced Unbalanced Type Balanced Single ended semi floating ground referred Source impedance lt 3 52 Q 20Hz 20kHz Maximum load 600 600 Q Noise unweighted lt 110 lt 110 dBO 20Hz 20kHz Spurious responses lt 100 lt 100 dBO 20HzZ 20kHZz Signal balance 1kHz gt 40 dB L R crosstalk lt 80 lt 80 dB 20HzZ 20kHZz Level for full scale 6 or2 6 or 2 V rms set by the Level switch Connectors XLR male 2 RCA Phono 2 Connections Signal on pin 2 Signal on pin 3 Table 6 Analogue Output Electrical Characteristics Clocking The sample clock quality significantly determines the output performance of the converter The highest quality clocks that are available are crystals so we use these Elgar Plus uses two on board voltage controlled crystal oscillators VCXO s as clock sources one for the 44 1kS s related outputs and one for the 48kS s related outputs Only one VCXO is active at a time In slave mode the active 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 s
66. leie dee EE 64 Filter button remote cee eeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeees 43 FLOR VT KO WEE 20 Filter anti image annnnrnnnnnnnnannnnnnannnnnnnnnner 20 Filth GMOOSING aust 20 filter energy emer 20 43 Filter interpolation rrrarnnnrnanonnrnanonnnnnnnne 20 Filter transient response rrrarrrnrrranevnnrnnrr 20 first time USE Line ng deed 54 flashing AES mdcator 23 Found Track message rrrnrrnanrrnnrvanrnnnennnn 31 FPGAs Not Loaded message 64 frequency response r ranrrnanrrnanrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 45 TRON AMG Lure 34 Fs MESSAGES enee 21 RIES 73 Function button remote aannnnnannannanneenai 42 FUNCION MENU skinna A 19 37 Function Menu CIOSING cccceceeeeeeeeees 19 Function Menu opening s snnsnnnnnnnnnenneenne 19 Function Menu page types rrrnrrrnrrnnnennnr 19 Function Menu useimg 19 t se MANS Laud 58 fuse r Pl emg akademiet 58 TUS Ce e 54 G FIOM Al MEN saa 24 Ground ds 54 guide to basic sein 8 H hardware updates rrrrnnnnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnn 61 High or Low output level aannannnannnnnnennnnnnn 38 NUNASDIC UD BEE 39 IEEE 1394 mtertace eee eee 40 48 Ignoring Non Audio Flag message 26 improvements over Elgar 3 Inactive message 69 INGICATOR RL RRE 40 INGICATON INPUT 36 37 MACAO PR satse 36 Hadar RTE 40 DUN EE 37 HAD UE DUNOM EE 37 Input button remote c cece ceeeee seen eee es 43 Input Indica
67. ly the normal display When adjusting the Volume setting the display changes to Vol xx x It changes back to the normal display 5 seconds after the last change When adjusting the Balance setting the display changes to either two percentages two levels in dB or a double bar The Balance display mode is set by the Bal item in the Menu see page 24 The display changes back to normal 5 seconds after the last change Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Input Button and Input Indicator Mute Button The Input button controls which digital input is selected as shown by the Input Indicator Press the button repeatedly until the required input is shown on the Input Indicator The choices are AES 1 XLR AES 2 XLR Dual AES AES1 AES 2 on 2 x XLR RCA1 RCA2 TOSLINK optical ST optical BNC 1394 DSD 3 x BNC or SDIF 3 x BNC The indicators for the last two are on the Status Indicator Dual AES is available only if both AES 1 and AES 2 inputs are connected to a Dual AES source see page 23 The 1394 input is only available if the IEEE 1394 interface is active and a suitable wordclock is connected to Wordclock In If the unit is locked to a digital source press the Mute button to mute or unmute the Analogue Outputs The Mute indicator will light when the outputs ar
68. me Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc Page 57 email more decsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x 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 lf you experience problems with your Elgar Plus you should check the Troubleshooting section on page 64 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 29 the software version number see Issue on page 29 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 repea
69. nation deals with the Function 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 Function Menu operations in one go before finally closing the Menu Filter Anti Imaging Filter Setting Elgar Plus offers a choice of 4 interpolation filters for 5 sample rates 32kS s 44 1kS s 48kS s 88 2kS s and 96kS s and 6 for two 192kS s and 176 4kS s The filters offer differing responses In each case Filters 1 4 are symmetrical filters with time response before a transition the mirror image of time response after Filter offers the sharpest cut off least Nyquist imaging but longest energy smear Filter 4 gives the gentlest roll off usually with significant Nyquist imaging but the shortest transient response with least energy smear Filter 5 is a Gaussian filter and Filter 6 is an asymmetrical filter there is almost no time response prior to the initial step For units fitted with a 1394 interface DSD mode also offers four filters but these are intended to progressively reduce the out of band noise level Filter generally gives the widest bandwidth but results are system dependent if your system gives undesirable effects with Filter try in this order Filter 2 then Filter 3 then Filter 4 These reduce the out of band energy at
70. ncrypted DSD Connectors 6 way 2 Table 5 IEEE 1394 Interface Electrical Characteristics Sample Rates e 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kKS s on single wire interfaces and SDIF 2 Wordclock Input auto selected Optical inputs are not guaranteed at 88 2kS s and 96kS s e 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s on Dual AES interface auto selected e 2 822MS s for DSD requires a 44 1kHz wordclock e 441kHz for Wordclock Output in master mode not temperature compensated Frequency Response set to Filter 1 Fs 32kS s 0 1dB 10Hz to 15kHz Fs 44 1 or 48KS s 0 1dB 10Hz to 20kHz Fs 88 2 or 96KS s 0 1dB 10Hz to 35kHz Fs 176 4 or 192KS s 0 25 0 35dB 10Hz to 55kHz DSD 0 2 0 35dB 10Hz to 55kHz Filter 1 Frequency Responses Level dB 0 02 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Tone Frequency kHz Figure 11 Frequency responses at all sample rates set to Filter 1 The point of high sample rates is not to have a ruler flat response with a brick wall filter The roll off is deliberate See for example Effects in High Sample Rate Audio Material by M J Story R Kelly D A Macleod amp M N Harris presented at the 20 Tonmeister Tagung at Karlsruhe in 1998 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Volume Control e Digitally implemented 0 to 60dB in 0 5dB steps Balance Contro
71. nd all Grieg units will accept commands from the Remote Control Press the Purcell button C and the blue LED will light up for about 5 seconds During this time the Standby Function Input selector Filter T JL and Display buttons will control the Upsampler instead of Elgar Plus Sending a Purcell command will keep the Remote Control in Purcell mode and the LED on for another 5 seconds Press the Purcell button again while the blue LED is lit to return to Elgar Plus mode or just wait 5 seconds If the blue LED is on the Upsampler will respond If it is off Elgar Plus will respond 0 Changes the Phase of the analogue outputs to Inverted The Phase indicator on the Front Panel will light Press again to return to Normal n Changes the interpolation filter setting giving a different trade off between Nyquist image suppression and energy smear Each sample rate has a separate Filter setting stored so Elgar Plus must be locked to a suitable source before the Filter setting can be changed This feature is duplicated in the Menu see Filter on page 20 1 Each press reduces the display brightness on a scale from Bright 7 to Bright 0 Up and Down CT J buttons Use these buttons K to change Volume and Balance settings or scroll along the Function Menu see page 19 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Soft
72. ng the indicator for the missing wire Lock mode is particularly useful when using an Upsampler upsampling everything to 176 4 or 192kS s Dual AES In this case leave Elgar Plus set to Lock mode and select inputs on the Upsampler Note that not all Dual AES capable equipment sets the message flags correctly If this is the case do not use AUTO mode You can use it with confidence on dCS equipment To select the Dual AES mode you require open the Function Menu and step through until the display shows Dual AES Press the G button repeatedly and the display will cycle through the options When you reach the one you want wait for the menu to time out Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Swap Swap Channels If you have run the Channel Check test and decided the channels are reversed you can swap the channels back digitally as follows Assuming the unit is set for swap off open the Function Menu and step through until the display shows Swap Off Press the button once The display will change to Swap On Run through this sequence again if you want to swap back The Swap setting is NOT remembered when you switch off If your channels are swapped check the wiring between units and correct the error Disp Default Display This feature allows you to choose what Elgar Pl
73. nk between Verdi and the DAC The DAC will automatically change inputs whenever Verdi changes layer or starts playing Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 If the Verdi starts playing an SACD the DAC selects that 1394 channel If the Verdi starts playing a CD and e there is a second source on the 1394 bus such as a Purcell the DAC will select the other source e there are more than two other sources on the 1394 bus such as a Purcell or another Verdi the DAC will select one of the other sources You may have to manually select the source you want e Verdi is the only source on the 1394 bus the DAC will scan the PCM inputs and select the first active one it finds The priority order is AES1 and Dual AES first AES2 RCA1 RCA2 TOS ST BNC If the active input is not derived from Verdi you may have to manually select the source you want If none of the PCM inputs are active the DAC will remain selected to the original 1394 channel This arrangement works best with only two inputs connected to the DAC Verdis 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
74. nnnnnnnn 61 software upgrade Connector rrnrrrnrrrnrrens 41 software version rrrrrnnnrnnnnnnarnnnrnanenanennnennee 72 source synchronising fo 46 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 4 3x August 2005 SPDIF aaeeea 39 73 SPDIF input selecting cccsseeseeeeeeeeees 9 SPDIF INDUS Ae 39 SPPIF OUPU sanis i ce uatiins 40 SDCCINCAUOM WEE 44 specification AES3 I O rrrrarnnarnnanennnrnnnnnnn 44 specification analogue outputs 46 specification IEEE 1394 interface 44 specification Optical UO 44 specification SDIF wordclock I O 44 specification SPDIF UO 44 ST optical input Option cece eeeee seen es 39 Standby DUHOM EE 34 Standby button remote scenes 42 standby mode annnnnnannnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 34 42 Stats TIA CAD aa 34 36 SEN DUN cin ie nk cect cca een a 19 Step by step guide rrarrnnrnnnnnnnnannnnnnannnnnnannner 8 SUC commedia 41 supply voltage option 56 supply voltage setting rrrnnrnnnrnnnrnnnrr 41 55 Swap Cnann lS nisan ana 24 27 Wa MEN sake 24 swapped channels nnannennennennennennennennnnnn 66 switch Output Level ce ceeccs sees scenes 38 SYNC to Wordclock In 21 synchronising 1394 interface 000000000n 48 SMSen geg cece ee tee EN 28 T technical notes rrarrnnrnarrnnrnanrnnrnannnarnnnnnn 71 kemp ME ls 29 t
75. nses at all sample rates set to Filter 1 45 Figure 12 Changing the Mains Fuse a nnaannaannnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnennrennrrnnnnne 58 Figure 13 Removing the Remote Control battery Cover 59 Figure 14 Changing the Remote Control unit batteries eee eeeee ees 59 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual dCS Ltd Keywords and Phrases 1394 input selechmg 1394 interface A 1394 interface synchronising 1394 interface troubleshooting 19394 MOde E AES input selecting 00 000000nn00nn AES IMPUS se eege dee Analogue outputs balanced analogue outputs connecting to Analogue outputs unbalanced anti image filter rrrrrnnnnernnnrnnnrr audio absent problem rrrnnnnnnss automatic input selection Bad CD message rarmrnnnrnnnnennnnennn Bad Checksum message B l MOM EE SET Balance depnlay Balance display mode Balance display baren Balance display numbers Balance setting rrarrrnrernrrrnnernrr balanced or unbalanced outputs balanced outputs cccseeeeees batteries for remote control batteries polarity rrarrrnnrnnnnrne blank display rrrerrrnrrrnrernrevnnernrr blue LED remote rararnrnnnnnnnnnnnene BNG NPA reteset l
76. on to open the menu then repeatedly press the Display button until the display shows MS Slav Press the Vol Bal button repeatedly until the display changes to MS Mastr Allow the menu to time out IMPORTANT If you are using an Upsampler this MUST be set to convert a 44 1kS s source to either 44 1kS s 88 2kS s 176 4kS s or DSD If not Elgar Plus will be unable to lock The equipment will take several seconds to re lock and settle down then Elgar Plus will unmute A Master mode setup using a CD player is shown below DIGITAL OUT FE Gy Hand Crafted by FA The Red Hot CD Player Co R N 44 1kHz Wordclock N Nr 16 bit 44 1KS s N Elgar Plus Jf AM LIIR jl E Balanced Unbalanced Outputs HI Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 3 Using Master Mode with a CD player Other Settings The basic set up procedure is complete Many more features are available through the Menu See the Menu section starting on page 18 for more information Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Using an Elgar Plus in Master Mode with Verdi This setup allows you to play SACDs through the 1394 interface and CDs through the AES1 interface with Elgar Plus in Master Mode dCS Verdi SACD Transport CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
77. onnect either the balanced XLR connectors or unbalanced RCA phono connectors outputs on Elgar Plus rear panel to matching line level inputs on your preamplifier probably labelled CD or AUX Turn Elgar Plus rotary control clockwise to set the Volume to maximum Vol 0 0 on the display Slowly increase the preamplifier volume until the music is at the right level Using a power amplifier directly Turn Elgar Plus rotary control counter clockwise to set the Volume to minimum Vol 60 0 on the display Connect either the balanced XLR connectors or unbalanced RCA phono connectors outputs on Elgar Plus rear panel to matching inputs on your power amplifier Switch on the power amplifier Turn Elgar Plus rotary control slowly clockwise until the music is at the right level IMPORTANT If you connect the Elgar Plus directly to a power amplifier DO NOT use the Burn In routine while the power amplifier is switched on with the loudspeakers connected as this may cause loudspeaker damage A basic setup with a CD player is shown below Proceed to Step 3 DIGITAL OUT Ok gt Hand Crafted by The Red Hot CD Player Co Gel N N mm 16 bit A4 AKSINN N Elgar Plus Balanced Unbalanced Of Outputs Outputs To Power Amplifier or Preamplifier Figure 1 Basic setup with a CD player Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk
78. or In this mode Elgar Plus uses less power but stays warm To restore normal operation press the Standby button briefly again The Standby LED will turn off and Elgar Plus will power up ready for use To switch off completely press the Standby button and hold it for a few seconds until the Main Display shows PowerDn then release it Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd Display button Phase button August 2005 Menu SG The Display button controls the brightness of the Main display G and the green LEDs above the buttons When it is pressed for the first time the display indicates the present brightness setting in the form Bright x where x is a number from 7 maximum brightness through to O display off Successive button presses will cause the main display to cycle through the following sequence getting dimmer with each press Bright 7 Bright 6 Bright 1 Bright 0 Bright 7 etc The green LEDs are dimmed for settings below Bright 4 After a few seconds a setting of Bright 0 blanks the Main display unless the unit is not locked to a digital source The green LED above the Display button indicates that the Main display has been turned off Operating any control or locking to a source while in this mode causes the Main display to turn on momentarily so you can see what
79. or Buttons 43 Vol Bal Button 43 Mute Button 43 Purcell Button and LED 43 Phase Button 43 Filter Button 43 Display button 43 Up and Down T d i buttons 43 Elgar Plus Technical Information eannennnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnennnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnr 44 Converter Type 44 Digital Interface Specifications 44 Sample Rates 45 Frequency Response set to Filter 1 45 Volume Control 46 Balance Control 46 De Emphasis 46 Analogue Outputs 46 Clocking 46 Synchronising to source 46 Power requirements 47 Size and Weight 47 Operating Conditions 47 General Technical InformatiOn rannrnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnennnn 48 IEEE 1394 Overview 48 Synchronising IEEE 1394 interfaces 48 Automatic Input Selection 48 dCS IR Remote Control Codes 50 Upsampler 50 DACs 51 Transports 52 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Using your dCS Purcell for the first time nrrnrnnnnnnnnnnrvennnnnnnnnevevnnnnnnnnnunnennnnnn 54 What s in the Box 54 Safety Notice 54 Mains Voltage Setting 55 Positioning the Unit 55 OP ION aca ees eaa erie epee a E ei 56 Mains Supply Voltage 56 Having Your Options Changed 56 Maintenance and Support rrnnnnnvennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvennnnnnnevnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnvnnnnnnnr 58 Service amp Maintenance 58 Obtaining Service 58 Mains
80. ormal interface standard covering sample rates above 48kS s When a new standard is agreed Elgar Plus software can be updated to comply with it This is unlikely to improve the situation with existing disks Meanwhile we Suggest you reduce the volume at the end of the track where a change occurs and increase it when Elgar Plus displays a new sample rate CD Update is interrupted or fails If a software update from a dCS CD is interrupted the original software may be recovered by switching Elgar Plus off and on then waiting a few minutes See CD Update on page 30 If you are using an Upsampler or other device ensure it is set to bit for bit Clone mode If your CD player upsamples to 48kS s or 88 2kS s or adds dither a few types do this the update program will reject the data Use or borrow an ordinary CD player CD Update is interrupted and fails to recover It is just possible but very unlikely that the recovery will fail if the recovery code was being over written when the interruption occurred If you are very unlucky and this happens ask your dealer for help New software must be loaded from an EPROM Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Troubleshooting the IEEE 1394 Interface This section covers difficulties that may be encountered using a dCS Verdi SACD Tr
81. ot been used for a long time or has gradually lost range the batteries should be replaced see page 59 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 59 If two or more batteries were fitted the wrong 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 infrared receiver in Elgar Plus 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 While the unit is displaying Locking or Wait the system timing is fluctuating and this may temporarily disrupt the operation of the Remote Control Once the unit locks normal operation will be resumed While playing a DVD a burst of noise is heard Elgar Plus mutes and changes sample rate We have found that some DVDs have been compiled with tracks recorded at different sample rates e g 96kS s amp 48kS s There is no warning of this sudden change in sample rate this could be done by using the Non Audio flag or by changing the sample rate code in the data stream so the DAC tries to decode corrupted data momentarily before registering loss of sync muting and re locking The root cause of the problem is a lack of a f
82. ough until the display shows Temp Press the Glen button once to display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit Press Vier again to change to degrees Celsius Serial Unit Serial Number This displays the full serial number including the hardware configuration code We will need this information to assemble upgraded software to suit your unit Have a pen and paper handy to note down the number Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Serial Press the GER button once and the serial number will scroll across the display Contact Contact information This displays dCS email address and web site URL Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Contact Press the SON button once and the contact information will scroll across the display Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 CDUpdate Software Update By CD Current software for dCS Elgar Plus Elgar Delius or Purcell and all Verdi La Scala or Verona software features a CD Uodate menu page You can update the software inside any of these products loaded with CD Update software quickly and easily from a CD supplied by dCs IMPORTANT Please follow the latest update instructions supplied with the CD The following is for guidance only You will need a standard CD Transport a CD player
83. pdate don t worry The original software is backed up inside the unit Proceed as follows The checking routine will find a sequencing error and Non Seq or Bad CD will appear on the display Turn the power off and on to reboot This message will scroll across the display Bad CheckSum Press Function button to attempt recovery or Bad CheckSum Press Mute button to attempt recovery or Bad CheckSum Press Menu button to attempt recovery depending on the model Press the appropriate button once The original software is retrieved from the internal backup while displaying Wait This may take a few minutes When recovery is complete the unit re boots Run the CD Update routine again to load the new software Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Factory Restoring Factory Defaults This feature sets most of the parameters back to the factory default settings This can be useful if the settings are accidentally changed and you need to reset the unit to a standard configuration or your children play with it Open the Menu and step back until the display shows Factory Press SIDEN and leave the menu to time out After a few seconds the unit will re boot and return to normal operation set up as follows e Input to AES1 The Input selection is automatic
84. r 25 menu SCOMMING sara 37 43 message ACTIVE rrnarnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnen 69 message Inachve 69 message Missing Wordclock between Clk Out EE NE EE E E A 69 message NoCGomms 69 message Please check source slaved to DAC VVOROCIOCK TEE 69 message earch 69 message Verdi Wordclock Missing 69 message Wrong Wordclock Verdi Clk In 69 Missing Wordclock between Clk Out message from DA 69 mode EE EES 21 41 MOTE SINE sa Getic eee a 21 mode SlANGDY scsi Sew Bice eat eed 34 MONO e E e EE 65 MS MENU EEN 21 Mute e tel EEN 37 Mute button remote cece eeeeeeceeeeee ees 43 Mute fade WING daten 22 Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc English version Manual for Software Issue 4 3x August 2005 MS ANCA E 22 REIH AUOMANG ege geed 37 muting Non Audio arenanennnennnevnnennnrnnnennnnn 37 N NAT MENN WEE 26 NO AUGIO QUMUN cai oad eccentric eene 65 No Commsmessage 69 No input message 36 No Track message 31 noisy ST or Toslink mot 67 Non Seq message 31 Nonaudio message nennennenneneennenenennennne 64 Non Audio muting scenes 26 37 64 Non Audio muting disable aannannannannann 26 Non Audio muting override rrranrnnrnnnnnnr 26 Non Audio muting restoring cceee 26 normal display 24 O one channel absent 66 opening the Function Menu 19 Operating Conditions 47 Optical input IS pnolgny ce cee
85. r Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 THE HARDWARE CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Front Panel dCS Elgar plus Reference Digital to Analogue Audio Processor Key to Front Panel Figure 8 dCS Elgar Plus Front Panel Standby Power button with Standby indicator Display or menu X button with Display Off indicator Phase button with Phase indicator De Emphasis button Status indicator Remote control sensor Main Display Input indicator Input selector button Mute button with Mute indicator Volume Balance mode or menu SO button with Balance mode indicator L Rotary control D gt ASTIOQTIMDLO Upgrader s note Elgar plus units manufactured before February 2001 have a Power switch on the rear panel the Standby button will not switch the unit on and off Also the functions of the Status and Input indicators were different Standby Button This button doubles as a power on off switch and a standby mode switch To switch on press the Standby button If power is available the PWR indicator will light and Elgar Plus will run through the power up routine Note that the Standby button will not click when turning power on this is normal When you have finished listening press the Standby button briefly to set the unit to standby mode The Analogue Outputs will mute all displays will turn off except the green LED above the Standby button and the PWR indicator on the Status Indicat
86. r system to play music at a comfortable level Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Ch Check Press the REY button once to start the test After briefly displaying Wait the following sequence occurs Left A modulated tone should appear on the left channel only for several seconds Both outputs are muted for a second A modulated tone should appear on the right channel only for several seconds This is displayed briefly at the end of the test If the channels are swapped check for wiring errors from the unit output onwards If you correct this temporarily using the Swap function on a dCS DAC note that the Swap setting is NOT remembered at power down Ph Check Phase Check Test Use this feature to check if one channel in your system is phase inverted It is disabled when in DSD SACD mode Set up your system to play music at a comfortable level Open the Menu and step through until the display shows Ph Check Press the Sad button once to start the test After briefly displaying Wait the following sequence occurs In phase noise appears on both channels for several seconds Both outputs are muted for a second Inverted The ear responds to positive pressure substantially more than it does to negative pressure for low frequencies so it is worth getting the phasing correct Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS
87. rewdriver supplied Please do not use a Philips head screwdriver as this will damage the screw heads Lift off the battery cover Figure 13 Removing the Remote Control battery cover To remove discharged batteries press the end back against the spring and pull that end out of the unit A small key or screwdriver may be used if the battery is a tight fit Dispose of the discharged batteries safely Fitting new batteries and closing the case To fit a new battery press the end the flat end against one of the spring contacts in the battery holder then press the battery into its slot Battery polarity is indicated on the battery holder and on the diagram below Always fit a complete set of 3 new batteries Figure 14 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 4 screws taking care not to over tighten them The Remote Control is ready for use Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 dCS Limited Warranty What This Warranty Covers IMPORTANT
88. ries IMPORTANT This section guides you through setting up the unit for basic operation You may find this useful if you have not used the Elgar Plus 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 Function Menu section on page 18 For digital interfaces use with cables designed for digital audio e for AES EBU interfaces use 110Q screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector e for SDIF Wordclock or SPDIF BNC interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with BNC plugs e for SPDIF RCA interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs e for TOSLINK optical interfaces use Toslink fibre optic cables e for ST optical interfaces use ST style fibre optic cables e for IEEE 1394 interfaces use the IEEE 1394 cable provided with the unit For analogue inputs outputs use with screened cables of the correct type e for balanced inputs outputs use screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector e for unbalanced inputs outputs use coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs Connect the power cable supplied to the power inlet on the Elgar Plus rear panel plug the other end into a convenient power outlet Please do not use an excessively thick power cable as this may damage the power inlet connector Press the Standby button and wa
89. rrarrrrnrrrnnrernnnernnnn 44 Table 2 SPDIF Interface Electrical Characteristics rrrrrrrnrrrrarrrnnnernnrevnnnnn 44 Table 3 Optical Interface Electrical Characterstce 44 Table 4 SDIF Wordclock Interface Electrical Characherstce 44 Table 5 IEEE 1394 Interface Electrical Characherstce 45 Table 6 Analogue Output Electrical Charachertstce 46 Table 7 Power consumption for consumer products rrrrnnrrrnarernnrennnnevnnnnn 47 Table 8 Size and weight for consumer products sonnnennnnnnennnnnennnennenennne 47 Table 9 lege E Ee UE 56 Table 10 dCS Contact Information cccccccccceeccceeeeaeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeaeeeseeeeaes 71 Table 11 Cable colours and Styles rrranrrrarrrnnnernnrrrnnrnranrrnnnernnnnrnnnnnanennnnennn 74 List of Figures Figure 1 Basic setup with a CD player ccc eeccceeceseeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeaeeeeaes 11 Figure 2 Output Level switch A 12 Figure 3 Using Master Mode with a CD olaver 13 Figure 4 Using Elgar Plus in Master Mode with Verde 14 Figure 5 Using Elgar Plus in Master Mode with Verdi and Pureell 15 Figure 6 Using Elgar Plus with Purcell and a CD player 16 Figure 7 Function Menu flow chat 18 Figure 8 dCS Elgar Plus Front ane 34 Figure 9 dCS Elgar Plus Rear Panel rranennnnonnnnrnanrnnnnennnnrnnnnnnnnrnvanennanennnnennn 38 Figure 10 The Remote Control 42 Figure 11 Frequency respo
90. se Use the ST input with ST style fibre optic cables Pull off the plastic cover before use Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd REC Digital Output IMPORTANT IMPORTANT 1394 Interface DSD SDIF Interface August 2005 The REC output buffers and loops through the selected single wire input data with sample rates up to 96kS s The data format is the same as the selected input i e AES3 or IEC60958 the electrical format is SPDIF It may be connected to a digital recorder or another DAC Use with 75 ohm co axial cables designed for digital audio or RF use This output is intended for use with Single AES RCA BNC Toslink or ST inputs ONLY If the selected input is in any other format the REC output will carry either the left channel data or full scale noise If the selected input is SPDIF and the Copy Prohibit flag in the source data is set the REC output will be the same and you will not be able to record the data Units fitted with an IEEE 1394 multi channel interface feature two 6 way 1394 connectors The active source is selected by the Input button see page 37 In this release the unit accepts DSD data at 2 822MS s from either 1394 connector For correct operation the source must generate a 44 1kHz wordclock or be locked to a master clock running at 44 1kHz and this must b
91. standard 300ppm tolerance specified for CD players If Elgar Plus locks to another source but not to your CD player the player may need servicing e f you are using Master mode or a Master Clock try slaving to the audio input If the unit locks check the Wordclock connections The unit locks but the audio output is low or absent e Check that the MUTE indicator is off If not press the Mute button e Check that the audio output cables are correctly connected the equipment following Elgar Plus is switched on and correctly set up e Ensure the Volume and Balance controls are correctly set see Rotary Control on page 37 and Bal Mode on page 24 e Ensure the source is sending audio data see NAud on page 26 e Ensure the Output Level is correctly set turn the Volume control down by 10dB before changing this setting The output is monophonic e The source is Dual AES but Elgar Plus is set to Single AES AES1 or AES2 indicator lit see page 23 e If both AES1 amp AES2 indicators are flashing the unit is set to Dual AES Lock but one AES cable is either disconnected or faulty see page 23 e The source disk tape may actually be monophonic Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 The unit fails to respond to the controls e Check that the STBY indicator is not lit if so press
92. ta coming in it knows the clock frequency MS Sync In sync mode the PLL locks to a master clock or other clock source connected to Wordclock In while taking data from the selected input The source must also be locked to the master clock or generating the clock If the Wordclock is not at a standard frequency is out of capture range or is a superclock the unit will display Locking Fs for 1 minute then Revert to Slave for 10 seconds and reset itself to MS Slav There are some restrictions on master mode operation The source usually a CD transport or player must run at 44 1kS s ONLY Elgar Plus may be used in this mode with an Upsampler but the Upsampler output must be set to 44 1kS s 88 2kS s 176 4kS s or DSD Setting to Master Mode If you wish to use master mode we recommend this for CD transports that will accept a 44 1kHz word clock then do the following Connect the CD transport or other source equipment to Elgar Plus and select that input Connect Wordclock Out to the wordclock input on the CD transport Open the Menu and step through until the display shows MS Slav Press the Bad button to change the display to MS Mastr Run through this sequence again if you want to change back to MS Slav If a source is connected and selected Elgar Plus will display d 44 1 then MS Mastr and 44 1kS s alternately for about 10 seconds After that it will enable its outputs and is ready for listening If
93. tedly on replacement some other damage will have been done and the unit must be returned to dCS for repair Fuse Type 20 x 5mm 0 5 amp T HRC fuse If the fuse should fail it is essential that it be replaced with one of the same type and rating Failure to do so could result in damage to the unit risk of fire or electric shock and will invalidate the guarantee Replacing a Blown Fuse IMPORTANT Referring to Figure 12 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 H Figure 12 Changing the Mains Fuse Disconnect the power cable before changing the fuse Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x 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 4 screws shown in Figure 13 using the 1 point Pozidriv sc
94. 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 64 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 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 Qdcsltd co uk Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 Updating your Elgar Plus 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 up
95. the Power Standby button to return to normal operation Alternatively switch off wait 10 seconds and switch on Standby mode will be cancelled e While locking to a source or changing some settings e g Filter the microcontroller inside Elgar Plus is busy and will not respond to new commands for a few seconds e If the Mute fade out rate is set to Mute Slw the unit may be unresponsive for a few seconds while slow muting is in progress see page 22 e Short mains supply drop outs may cause the microcontroller to lock up Switch off the unit wait 10 seconds then switch on again If this does not clear the fault please contact your dealer The Main Display turns on briefly when a control is operated then turns off e This happens when the Display Brightness is set to Bright 0 Change to any other brightness setting to stop the display blanking out see page 24 The Left and Right channels are swapped e Check that the audio output cables are not reversed e Open the menu and page through until the Swap page is displayed If it is set to Swap On change it to Swap Off e Check that the channels are not swapped elsewhere in the system e f you are using Dual AES mode ensure that AES 1 input is connected to the output on the source equipment carrying the Left channel data probably labelled AES1 or AES A and the AES 2 input is connected to the output on the source equipment carrying the Right channel data probably labelled AES2 or AE
96. the expense of reduced bandwidth Filfer 4 is really intended for metering applications not for listening Elgar Plus remembers the last filter selection made for every sample rate So if you choose Filter 4 for 96kS s and Filter 6 for 192kS s these separate settings will be stored and loaded when the incoming sample rate changes usually when selecting a different input or changing the Upsampler settings Selecting a Filter 3 We encourage you to experiment with the filters to find the one that sounds best for your particular application Do not assume that one filter is best for all applications Assume for the purpose of this illustration that the sample rate is 96kS s and Filter is currently set to Filter Open the Function Menu and step through until the display shows Filter 1 Press the FAE button slowly several times The display will in turn show Filter 2 Filter 3 and finally Filter 1 again Select the filter you want to use then wait for the Function Menu to time out 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 The reports we receive from users suggest that Filter 2 is well suited to some classical music and that Filters 3 and sometimes 4 suit rock Filters 5 and 6 are too new to have reports on although the user may wish to refer to Effects in High Sample Rate Audio Material by M J Story R
97. tion Menu flow chart Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Using the Function Menu Opening the Menu Types of Menu Page Closing the Menu The Function 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 Function Menu is controlled by two buttons e press Vol Bal and Display buttons at the same time to open the Menu e the Vol Bal button doubles as the Select button e the Display button pages forward through the Menu the BIZ button If you have a dCS Remote Control you can use this to access the menu e the Function button opens the Menu and doubles as the Select button e the T button pages forward through the Menu the Gd button e the J button pages backward through the Menu the DEI button When you first open the Function Menu the display will show Menu Successive presses of the SCT button page through the Menu You cannot go directly to any particular page but must enter at the top of the Menu and then page through until you reach the page you want There are three types of page in the Menu Parameter Pages Information Pages and Test Pages Parameter pages allow the user to check and also change the current settings of the operatin
98. to stay in a wide band mode allowing it to track larger variations in the source sample rate In this mode the unit locks in less than 100 milliseconds To change the setting Open the Function Menu and step through until the display shows PLL Fine or PLL Wide Press the Select button to change between these two settings Select PLL Wide if you are having locking problems If you are using Elgar Plus in master mode or with a Master Clock the PLL should be set to PLL Fine otherwise the jitter improvement will be lost Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 NAud Non Audio Muting IMPORTANT Elgar Plus is normally set to mute if the Non Audio message flag in the incoming data stream is On identifying the source as a corrupt data stream CD ROM or other non audio format We have found that some audio CDs actually have the Non Audio flag set To listen to such disks the automatic muting must be TEMPORARILY disabled Listening to a CD ROM is very unpleasant and can cause damage to your ears power amplifier and loudspeakers Use this mode with care You should turn Non Audio Muting back on as soon as possible we advise you not to leave Elgar Plus in this mode Override Non Audio Muting The most convenient way to over ride the Non Audio muting for individual tr
99. tor eee ionian 36 37 input selection r rrrrnrrnrrnnrrnrrvannnnr 9 37 43 input selection automatc eee 48 Tele t LEE 39 INDUC DOD EBEN 40 Teielfk de UE EE 37 Mou TR E 39 input ST optical option rrrarernnrrrnnnrrnnrnnnre 39 input Toslink Optical rrarrrnnrnnnrnnnrnnnnnnnnnnn 39 email more Qdcsltd co uk web site www dcslitd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual dCs Ltd NDUL VV OFACIOCK EE 40 MUS AE NN 39 inverted phase 35 IS SUG MENU gtt geteilt enge ah dads 29 ISSUE sOhware eee eeeecececcececeeeeeececeeeeaeeeees 29 J UE 25 jitter low Treguency 46 L learning remotes 50 Ile at Ur ee 65 IOGK HIN UME E 46 LOCKING ASPA nen 36 LOCKING message 68 locking eieiei Eu E 25 LOCKING message 21 Loud MESSAGE EE 28 low audio problem cceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 65 M main deplay 35 36 mains supply voltage option 56 maintenance arranrnnnrnnnnannnnnnannnnnnannnnnnannnnen 58 master mode 41 72 master mode IWmtoatons 21 master mode with Ulpsampler 21 master mode lock failure rrrnnrrnnrnnnrnnnnnnr 65 master mode PLL settmg 25 master mode Setting 21 master mode USING rarnnnrnanrnarvannr 13 14 15 Menu Select button 19 37 Menu Step Back button remote 0 00100000 19 Menu Step button 19 35 Menu Step button remote 0nnannannennnaann 19 menu time OU se 19 25 menu times out 00 SOON rranrranrnrrrannnnennnnner
100. us User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd Status Indicator August 2005 None Applies no de emphasis and ignores message flags Auto Automatically applies the de emphasis curve indicated by the message flags in the data stream When Emphasis is detected the Main Display briefly shows the de emphasis applied 50 15us Applies 50 15us de emphasis curve and ignores message flags CCITT Applies CCITT J17 de emphasis curve and ignores message flags The De Emphasis setting is displayed for 5 seconds after the last button press then the display reverts to its default setting It is most convenient to leave Elgar Plus in Auto mode If the emphasis flag is wrong this can be corrected manually using the other 3 settings This consists of 4 indicators PWR is lit when the unit is powered up OPT is intended for future enhancements SDIF and DSD are input indicators 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 Elgar Plus is doing When not locked to a digital source the display shows No Input During normal operation the display will show Volume Sample Rate Fs Input Wordlength amp Sample Rate or Input depending on the setting of the Disp option in the Menu see page 24 While locking to a source the display shows in sequence Locking followed by d xxx detecting the base sample rate and final
101. us displays when music is playing Open the Function Menu and step through until you come to the Disp page Press the BE button repeatedly and the display will cycle through the following Disp Vol The display reverts to Volume after time out e g Vol 12 0 Disp Fs The display reverts to Sample Rate after time out e g 44 1kS s Disp Fei The display reverts to Input Bits Sample Rate format after time out e g 24 192 If receiving digital silence 0 input bits will be correctly displayed Disp Inp The display reverts to the selected input after time out e g AES1 Choose whichever you prefer and wait for time out Bal Mode Balance Information Display Use this to select one of two types of balance display Open the Function Menu and step through until the display shows Bal Bar or Bal Num Press Ed to change between the two Bal Bor displays the channel balance as two bars this may be easier to read from a distance LEIE HET Balance Central Balance to left III Balance to right Bal Num displays channel balance as two percentages 100 100 Balance central 100 0 Balance to left 0 100 Balance to right Global Global Local Volume Elgar Plus can store Volume settings in two ways Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 e Applying the same
102. ut and a substantially expanded Function Menu All dCS DACs feature our patented dCS Ring DAC technology This unveils the intricate low level musical detail that is dCS hallmark Elgar Plus will accept digital data at 44 1kS s from your CD player and interpolate the 16 bits giving your CD collection a new lease of life Elgar Plus will also convert 24 bit 96kS s data from DVD players revealing the increased depth and spaciousness inherent in the more complex source information With the current software version Elgar Plus also has the ability to act as a master clock for your transport increasing the clocking precision of the overall system Units fitted with the IEEE 1394 interface option can convert DSD data a single bit data stream sampled at 2 822MS s from a suitably equipped Upsampler or SACD player to extra wide band audio taking advantage of the extended bandwidth inherent in the DSD format All dCS DACs use the same digital processing engine running the same DSP code The extensive use of programmable logic makes dCS products extremely flexible and easy to upgrade You can load updated Elgar Plus software from a dCS CD using a CD player or dCS service agents can download software to the SUC port using a PC Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd CONTENTS Product Overview
103. uting audio fades up and down in 2 seconds Choose whichever you prefer and wait for time out Fade Fade Behaviour After Re Lock This feature fades the audio signal up gradually after locking to a source or changing inputs Open the Function Menu and step through until you reach the Fade page The display shows Fade Off or Fade On Press the DIE button to toggle between these settings and wait for time out With Fade set to On the unit will take longer to respond to some commands as nothing will change until the fade up down is complete Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 Dual AES Dual AES Mode IMPORTANT The Dual AES interface was developed by dCS to allow 88 2 or 96kS s data streams to be recorded on equipment designed for 44 1 or 48kS s operation It allows a stereo pair of 24 96 data to be recorded on a 4 track digital recorder Dual AES mode has become a de facto standard appearing on an ever increasing array of products Since then we have developed the Dual AES interface further to operate at up to 192kS s doubling the available audio bandwidth a second time All dCS non optical single wire interfaces are capable of 24 96 operation but some of our audiophile customers have told us there are extra sonic improvements to be gained from using Dual A
104. ware Issue 4 3x dCS Ltd August 2005 ELGAR PLUS TECHNICAL INFORMATION Converter Type e 95 bit approximately 3MS s oversampled dCS patented Ring DAC topology Digital Interface Specifications AES EBU AES3 Inputs Type Balanced differential Impedance 110 Q Sensitivity unloaded 1 10 V pk pk Maximum Wordlength 24 bits Connectors XLR3 female 2 Connections Pin 1 Ground or shield Pin2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Table 1 AES EBU Interface Electrical Characteristics SPDIF electrical Input REC Output Type Single ended ground referred Impedance 15 19 Q Sensitivity unloaded 0 5 1 0 V pk pk Maximum Wordlength 24 24 bits Connectors RCA Phono RCA Phono amp BNC Table 2 SPDIF Interface Electrical Characteristics SPDIF optical Toslink Input ST Input Type Optical Wavelength 660 850 nm Maximum Wordlength 24 24 bits Connector Toslink ST EIAJ CP 340 if fitted Table 3 Optical Interface Electrical Characteristics SDIF Wordclock Input Output Type Single ended ground referred Impedance 100 25 Q Sensitivity unloaded TTL TTL Connectors BNC BNC Table 4 SDIF Wordclock Interface Electrical Characteristics Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x doc email more Qdcsltd co uk English version web site www dcsltd co uk dCS Elgar Plus User Manual Manual for Software Issue 4 3x dCs Ltd August 2005 IEEE 1394 Type High speed multi channel Data format dCS e
105. y a Verdi e Clock menu deleted In Master mode Word Clock output is 44 1kHz only e After a Factory reset the inputs are set up to match the other dCS units in the system e Part No menu deleted e 1394 operation generally improved system messages changed Upgrader s note units manufactured before May 2001 will require a hardware update to support these extra features Version 4 1x differs from 4 0x versions as follows menu order rearranged improved IEEE 1394 interface behaviour Reset Sync menu added Dual AES Auto mode improved at 176 4kS s more settings are stored at power down Version 4 0x differs from 3 1x versions in supporting DSD at 2 822MS s over the IEEE 1394 interface Upgrader s note units manufactured before April 2001 will require a hardware update to support these extra features Version 3 1x differs from 3 0x versions in supporting Wordclock Output and Master mode a second RCA input Power switch function added to Standby button and software updates from a CD Upgrader s note units manufactured before February 2001 will require a hardware update to support these extra features 3 0x versions differ from 2 xx versions in supporting the features added to upgrade from Elgar to Elgar Plus SDIF DSD interface REC OUT SUC connector Word Clock PLL menu item Check routines long menu time out delay Dual AES Lock amp Auto modes and Factory settings feature Manual filename Elgar Manual v4 4x
106. y appliances like air conditioners If this message appears frequently other than when switching the unit off please consult your dealer Power up test errors If Elgar Plus detects a fault during its power up test routine it will remain muted and display one of these messages DSPs Not Loaded 01 FPGAs Not loaded 02 Bad Checksum Press any key to attempt recovery 03 DSP Err1 04 This can be caused by power line transients occurring during system configuration For Bad Checksum press any button to try to clear the fault Otherwise try switching off waiting 20 seconds then switching on again If the fault persists please consult your dealer Non Audio disk Playing a Non Audio CD e g CD I CD R Photo CD etc causes Elgar Plus to remain muted and display Nonaudio If you are SURE the disk is playable audio Elgar Plus can be set to ignore this flag The Non Audio flag may have been incorrectly set on the CD See NAud on page 26 IMPORTANT The Non Audio Muting feature protects your ears and equipment from damage Think carefully before turning it off The unit is overheating If the internal temperature sensor detects a high running temperature over 70 C or 158 F the unit displays Too Hot If this occurs there is insufficient ventilation causing the unit to overheat Switch off and allow the unit to cool for 10 minutes Check that air flow around the unit is not restricted and that it is not located

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