Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual v1.0x
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1. 4 are the same as for conversions with 4 filters Filter 5 is an asymmetrical design with non linear phase and no pre ringing For conversions with 6 filters currently all of these have a 44 1k input rate Filters 1 4 are the same as for conversions with 4 filters Filter 5 is an asymmetrical design with non linear phase and no pre ringing Filter 6 is a long filter which has linear phase and pre ringing The Filter button has no effect if an input output rate combination with only 1 filter ia choice is selected or if the Upsampler is not locked to a source I don t have time to listen to all these filters Which ones do you suggest r Filters are definitely a personal choice but we suggest the following 44 1kS s gt 48 96 192 or 384kS s Filter 2 asymmetrical 44 1kS s gt 88 2 176 4 or 352 8kS s or DSD Filter 5 asymmetrical 48kS s gt 96 or 192kS s Filters 2 or 3 88 2kS s gt DSD Filters 2 or 3 The Upsampler remembers the last filter set for each sample rate conversion When the menu is open the Filter button changes to the lt button used to page backwards through the menu When the browser is open the Filter button scrolls up the file list Input Button Press the Input button G to change the selected input the input name in the top left corner of the display will change The source sample rate is automatically detected The input sequence is AES SPDIF1 SPDIF2 SPDI2. Network Loads new Network software from a Flash Drive Loads new software from a dCs CD Displays dCS gt cm Selects USB Class 1 24 96 or Class 2 24 192 Select RS232 Text Mode or Binary Mode Allows bit for bit operation if Fs In Fs Out Outputs modulated pink noise to burn in your system Figure 8 The menu sequence Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 27 Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Restores standard factory settings Resets the user selected input names to standard English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Using the Menu The menu gives the user access to a range of additional features It also allows new features and performance enhancements to be added later by software updates The menu is controlled by four buttons Press the MENU button to open the menu or select a setting Press the gt button to page forward through the menu Press the lt button pages backward through the menu Press the POWER button to close the menu or just wait 10 seconds we Y Use the Menu Guide sheet to help you find the right menu page Each unit in the range has either three or four top level menu pages The INFORMATION menu gives unit set up details software issues serial number and contact details GJ Each model has a different SETTINGS menu which allows you to set some features that are not
3. Output Either of the two Word Clock In connectors Q amp R will accept standard word clock from the source equipment or a master clock at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kHz The clock frequency MUST be an exact multiple of the data rate otherwise the system will default to Audio sync Use the Settings gt Sync mode menu page see page 30 to lock the selected input to the selected external word clock The source MUST be locked to the same clock otherwise the system will not be locked and periodic clicks or other undesirable noises or dropouts will be heard on the outputs Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 24 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 The two Word Clock Inputs may be used individually but to make operation easier the Vivaldi Upsampler s Sync mode menu page features a Word Clock Word Clock2 Auto mode In this mode you can connect a 44 1 88 2 or 176 4kHz word clock to Word Clock In1 and a 48 96 or 192kHz word clock to Word Clock In2 With a source connected to another feed from the same Clock the Upsampler can select the correct clock frequency The Word Clock Out connector S carries word clock as follows e Single wire output Word Clock Output frequency is the same as the sample rate e Dual AES output 88 2 to 192kS s Word Clock Output frequency is 0 5 x the sample rate e Dual AES output 352 8 or 384kS s Word Clock Output frequency is 0 25
4. 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s when set to Class 1 no driver required e 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s when set to Class 2 no special driver is required for OSX 10 6 3 onwards load the dCS USB Class 2 driver for Windows e In Class 2 passes through DSD in DoP format The USB1 interface operates in Asynchronous USB mode USB2 interface on A type connector streams audio files from a USB Flash Drive up to 24 bit PCM at 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192 kS s The interface will accept audio data streamed from iPod or iPhone which are currently limited to 44 10r 48kS s The USB2 interface operates in Asynchronous USB mode AES3 on a 3 pin female XLR connector will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s Passes through DSD in DoP format 3x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono and 1x BNC connectors Each will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s Passes through DSD in DoP format Optical SPDIF on TosLink connector will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s 1x SDIF 2 interface on 2x BNC connectors will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s or SDIF 2 DSD auto selected If the unit is not in Master mode this interface requires a compatible word clock connected to the Word Clock In1 Input locked to the data rate 2x AES3 on 3 pin female XLR connectors Each outputs 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD in DoP format OR
5. ASIO4ALL or any other ASIO driver e g for a sound card is loaded on your computer please uninstall it otherwise the dCS driver will not work correctly Make sure the Upsampler is set to USB Class 2 otherwise the driver installation will fail Power up the Upsampler and the computer Load the dCS USB Audio Class 2 driver disc for Windows into the computer s CD drive If the installation does not start automatically select Run setup exe Follow the on screen prompts When prompted connect the Upsampler s USB1 port to the computer s USB port Wait until installation is complete then remove the driver disc and re start the computer If you connect a Vivaldi Upsampler set for USB Audio Class 2 to a Windows computer without first loading the driver the interface will not work and the computer will display the warning message Device cannot start Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 14 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Basic setup with a PC e Connect one of the computer s USB ports to the USB1 port on the Upsampler s rear panel e Press the Input button repeatedly until USB1 is displayed The Upsampler s USB interfaces operate in True Asynchronous USB mode This allows the clock inside the Upsampler to control the delivery of data bursts from the computer avoiding the use of the computer s inaccurate and jittery clock Upsampler gt An
6. English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 soy of Fel h Ler 1402 Rene ar RES Onn OR RR Re a ne ee Ror nrvE a AUP mee Cee eS ocean ern ea Ronee er eee me ne aman 33 Maimtenance AIG SUD DONE cies aes RE AER A SAE R EENAA EN AA REN OAT RER A AE AA ARAE FERREE FEARS 35 Service and Maintenance 35 Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse 35 Cleaning the case 35 Limited Warranty 36 If you need more help 37 Software History 37 Network Information Sheet 39 Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 4 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 USING THE dCS Vivaldi Upsampler FOR THE FIRST TIME Congratulations on purchasing your dCS Vivaldi Upsampler Before using your unit please read this section and the Step by Step Guide This will enable you to set the unit up quickly and safely with your hi fi system From time to time dCS will release updated software on CD R that you can install yourself using the Update feature Please check our web site occasionally to see if new Vivaldi software is available or consult your dealer What s in the box Check that the box contains the following items dCS Vivaldi Upsampler Manual and Menu Setup Guide Power cable 2 AES cables USB A to USB B cable Ethernet cable BNC cable dCS USB Class 2 driver disc Spare fuses Notify your dealer as soon as possible if anything is missing
7. For a 48kS s source such as a DVD player with the Upsampler set to output 192 or 384 a suitable frequency is 48kHz e Select the required input on the Upsampler and DAC This is important because these units store a different Sync Mode setting for each input Mode page and check it is set to Word Clock 1 The button sequence is Menu P m To set the Upsampler to lock to the Clock open the menu scroll to the Settings gt Sync Menu If it is not press the Menu button as necessary until the W1 icon is displayed e When the menu has closed the Upsampler will display the W1 icon provided the clock is recognised If there is no signal at the Word Clock In1 connector or it is not recognisable the Upsampler will sync to audio and display this icon to warn you e The Vivaldi Transport will automatically lock to the Clock and display a W icon e Set the Vivaldi DAC to sync to Word Clock in a similar way to the Upsampler Using the Vivaldi Clock s enhanced clocking system You may have noticed that the Vivaldi Upsampler has 2 Word Clock inputs and the Vivaldi DAC has 3 Word Clock In1 and In2 are intended to be used together for ease of use in situations where the sample rate of the source often changes Computer audio is an obvious example of this the files on Our server were recorded at 7 different sample rates another example is cycling through the Upsampler s output rates to find the best sound dCS products have featured cloc
8. SP2 or later Windows 7 or Windows XP SP3 or later PC Mac OSX 10 5 4 or later computers or a sound server running streaming software to generate PCM data The interface will work with Linux based servers and computers fitted with USB 2 0 interfaces that natively support USB Audio Class 1 or Class 2 operation Setting the USB Audio Class There are two USB Audio classes one of which must be set during system set up The Upsampler is shipped set to USB Audio Class 2 USB Audio Class 1 The interface operates without a special driver at up to 96kS s To select Class 1 open the menu navigate to the Settings gt USB Class menu page The button sequence is Menu gt Menu lt lt lt lt and then use the Menu button to select the Class 1 icon USB Audio Class 2 The interface operates at up to 192kS s For Mac OSX version 10 6 3 or later is required For Windows XP Vista or Windows 7 the driver files on the dCS USB Class 2 Driver disc supplied must be installed onto the computer before use see below At the time of writing we have not tested the driver with Windows 8 but we are told it works well if the driver is loaded in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode To select Class 2 open the menu navigate to the Settings gt USB Class menu page The button sequence is Menu gt Menu lt lt lt lt and then use the Menu button to select the Class 2 icon Loading the Windows driver for USB Class 2 e If
9. directly accessible from the front panel The SIGNAL GENERATOR menu featured on the Transport Upsampler and DAC only contains test and set up routines The DISPLAY SETTINGS menu is used to adjust the display Use the gt button to move the blue highlight to the menu you want then press the MENU button to select it The next menu level down is displayed Use the gt button to move the highlight to the menu page you want then press the MENU button to display the information or change the setting Select the return icon to go back to the previous menu level Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 28 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 INFORMATION Menu The Unit Status page displays e The long version of the serial number including the hardware configuration code e Each input and the sample rate detected on that input S s e Each Word Clock input and the clock frequency detected on that input Hz e Internal temperature C Use the lt gt buttons to scroll up or down the list This page does not time out press the Menu button to exit If your system is not behaving as you expect the Unit Status pages can help you find set up or connection errors The Version page displays the software versions loaded in the unit Please have this information ready if you contact your dealer for any reason This page does not time out press the M
10. not be discussed in this manual but at a minimum the following components are required for system setup Router Computer Vivaldi Upsampler NAS Wireless access point WAP Wireless control Please note that Ethernet cables are required to connect the devices and the NAS must have UPnP media server software e g Twonky Asset pre installed with UPnP mode turned on The dCS Vivaldi HD App is a control point application that will allow users to view select available renderers view select available media servers and browse select playback music via the Vivaldi Upsampler The dCS Vivaldi HD App is currently available for iOS At the time of writing versions of the App for Mac OSX Windows and Android are in development Set up e Download the dCS Vivaldi HD App from the App Store and install it on your control device e Connect the Upsampler s Network interface to the Ethernet network e Connect the control device e g iPad to the network NAS Router Figure 5 Using a Vivaldi Upsampler and DAC with a NAS e Launch the dCS Vivaldi HD App e The system will search for compatible zones media renderers e g Vivaldi Upsampler there may be only one When the zone list appears tap the Upsampler icon in the zone you want to use or AES3 as this will accept tunnel commands from the Upsampler y Connect the Upsampler s AES1 2 output or AES1 to the Vivaldi DAC s AES3 4 input Y The DAC s AES1 2 in
11. x the sample rate e DSD output mode Word Clock Output frequency is 44 1kHz Word Clock is used for synchronisation only it does not carry digital data Network Interface The Network connection on an RJ45 socket U acts as a UPnP renderer streaming music data from a NAS drive or a local computer over a standard Ethernet network The Upsampler can stream music files at up to 24 bits 192kS s under the control of a dCS Vivaldi HD App running on a suitable iPad iPhone iPod Touch see page 18 or other UPnP control point dCS Apps for Android Windows PC and Mac OSX PC are currently in development The RJ45 socket s contacts can be damaged by accidentally inserting the wrong connector e g a USB type B or type A To avoid this we suggest leaving the dust cover fitted when not in use and fitting the RJ45 cable immediately after removal USB Interfaces Both USB interfaces operate in True Asynchronous USB mode which makes the Vivaldi Upsampler immune to clock jitter from the computer sound server The Upsampler uses its own internal clock or locks to the Master Clock connected to one of the Word Clock inputs Feedback through the USB cable to the computer controls the data delivery rate The USB1 interface on a B type connector V will accept PCM data at up to 24 bits 192kS s from a Windows PC Apple Mac PC or sound server equipped with a suitable USB2 0 interface The interface will also accept DSD data package
12. 2382 interface with two modes set by the Settings gt RS232 menu page e Binary mode is used to remotely control the unit during automated production testing at dCs e ext mode is for use with a household automation system If you would like to use this mode please download the list of remote control commands from www dcsltd co uk page support The interface is designed to be used with a straight through cable wired pin 1 to pin 1 etc The pin connections are Pin 2 dCS unit transmit Pin 3 dCS unit receive Pin 5 ground Shell cable screen amp drain wire J J e J We recommend using infra red remote control instead Mains inlet Power is connected via a standard IEC320 connector Y protected by a fuse and isolated by a 2 pole power switch Label The label Z states the unit s serial number and the nominal voltage to which the unit is set It is important to quote the serial number if you need assistance Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 26 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual THE MENU Displays the unit status Mode gt Sets the clock source for the selected input Sets the display brightness Outputs tone on L channel only then R channel only Displays the software issues amp serial number Enables Dual AES operation Turns the main display on off Noise on both channels then inverts R contact details
13. 31 3lbs Internally set to either 100 115 120 220 or 230 240V AC 49 62Hz Power consumption 15W typical 18W maximum Consumes less than 0 5W when powered down from the front panel These specifications are subject to change without notice Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 34 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Service and Maintenance dCS audio products are designed not to need regular maintenance and contain no user serviceable parts apart from the mains fuse If your unit is damaged in any way please contact your dealer Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse There is a mains fuse below the power inlet accessible from the outside of the unit If the fuse blows it may be changed by the user The current consumption of the unit is very low so it only blows if power surges occur or there is a fault in the unit Usually power surges cause no other damage but if the fuse blows repeatedly on replacement some other damage will have been done and the unit must be returned to dCS for repair Fuse type 20 x 5mm T 1 amp L fuse If the fuse should fail it is essential that it is replaced with one of the same type and rating Failure to do so could result in damage to the unit risk of fire or electric shock and will invalidate the warranty Fuse failure is rare Referring to the diagram below remove the power cable use your fingernails t
14. CS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Safety Notice Your dCS Vivaldi Upsampler contains no user serviceable parts DO NOT attempt to open the case as there are potentially dangerous voltages present inside In the event of the unit developing a fault please contact your dealer in the first instance If you decide to remove safety covers for any reason disconnect the power cable first To maintain protection from electric shock the unit MUST be connected to mains earth ground via the power cable Also unearthed systems do not give the best sonic performance Protect the product from dripping or splashing liquids Liquid filled objects such as vases must not be placed on the product vA This product is lead free and complies with the RoHS directive RoHS lead free 2002 95 EC Before connecting the power cable to the unit for the first time please check that it has been set to the correct operating voltage for your mains supply The unit s voltage setting is shown on the serial number label If this does not match your local supply voltage DO NOT attempt to use the unit Contact your dealer to have the unit reset Using the unit with the wrong mains setting for your local supply may result in serious damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty Do not attempt to reset the voltage yourself We do not recommend the use of mains regenerators However if you do wish to use a mains regenera
15. ES SPDIF1 etc and enables all inputs for use After a reset the special set up information is lost The Factory Reset menu page resets the unit to standard settings These are Filters to Filter 1 Clone mode to Clone Off USB Class to Class 2 RS232 mode to Binary Brightness to maximum Display to On Sync Mode to Audio except USB1 USB2 amp Network sync to Masier SDIF 2 sync to Word Clock In1 Input to AES Dual AES mode to Single Output sample rate to 192kS s Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 31 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu L F Set the display Brightness to a comfortable level using the lt or gt buttons Display On Off this page is usually set to On When set to Off and the menu closes the display will turn off after a few seconds The display will turn on briefly when a control setting is changed The display will stay on if the unit is not locked or is muted GENERATOR Menu Channel Check runs a routine to test the system for swapped channels A tone is output on the left channel only while the display shows Left then the right channel only while the display shows Right If these are the wrong way around the left and right channels are swapped somewhere in your system This test is not affected by the Channel Swap menu page setting ii ial Phase Check runs a routine to test the syst
16. F3 Toslink SDIF 2 USB1 USB2 iPod Network When the menu is open the Input button changes to the gt button used to page forwards through the menu When the browser is open the Input button scrolls down the file list Output Button Use the Output button H to change the output sample rate the new rate appears on the right side of the display The output sample rate sequence is 02 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 384 DSD 32 The Vivaldi Upsampler does not feature down sampling combinations Output sample rates that are lower than the input sample rate cannot be selected If the input rate changes so that it is higher than the output rate the output rate will automatically change to match the input When the browser is open the Output button navigates up to the previous directory if one exists Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 23 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 REAR PANEL Figure 7 Rear panel Digital Outputs All of the outputs consistent with the selected output mode are active at the same time The Vivaldi Upsampler generates 24 bit PCM data but it does not have facilities to reduce the word length to less than 24 bits It will not give good results with older DACs or other equipment that cannot process 24 bit data ALL dCS converters will accept 24 bit PCM data The AES1 and AES2 outputs J can be use
17. alogue outputs to Amplifier Figure 4 Using a Vivaldi Upsampler and DAC with a laptop A word about Music Playing Software There are countless programs that can play music on Windows and Apple Mac OSX PCs Unfortunately not all of them present the data completely unprocessed to the USB ports For example Windows Media Player re samples all data to 24 bits albeit at the original sample rate while iTunes rate converts data as necessary to the output sample rate set in the OSX Audio MIDI Set up panel With such a proliferation of playing software and with updates being issued daily it is impossible for dCS to be fully up to date with the behaviour and performance of all programs If you have questions or problems we would urge you to take them up with your software vendor What we will say is that different programs operate very differently and it is well worth finding out exactly how your particular program processes the audio One particular problem concerns iTunes when running on Windows systems The default output word length is 16 bits this must be changed to 24 bits for correct operation To do this click on Start gt Control Panel gt Quicktime Click on the Audio tab of the Quicktime panel and select 24 bit in the Size field of the Sound Out section Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 15 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Selecting the Vivaldi Upsam
18. asy test is the unit is happy to work anywhere a human is Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 36 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 If you need more help In the first instance you should contact your dealer If they cannot resolve the issue contact your national distributor dCS our dealers and distributors cannot accept responsibility for I T support issues In such cases please ask the computer or software vendor for advice Manufactured by Data Conversion Systems Ltd Unit 1 Buckingway Business Park Anderson Road Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4AE UK www dcsltd co uk This user manual may be downloaded free of charge from our web site A bound copy of this manual may be ordered from dCs Software History dCS products make extensive use of software configurable chips FPGAs and DSPs This gives us the ability to update our products to add extra features update digital interface standards or make performance improvements by loading new software Occasionally a hardware update may be necessary also to increase the capacity of the electronics add extra connectors or extra front panel controls Please note that not all software updates produce an audible improvement We recommend that you keep your software up to date Check the dCS web site occasionally for news of the latest software updates Update discs are available from our d
19. ces that do not have a suitable Word Clock input This arrangement does NOT give the best jitter performance or the best sound quality Sync to Audio is not available when the SDIF 2 USB1 USB2 iPod or Network inputs are selected Master If the USB1 USB2 iPod or Network inputs are selected but a Master Clock is not available the Upsampler must be set to Master mode In this mode the Upsampler s internal clock controls the system timing Auto This mode is designed for easy operation with a Vivaldi Clock DAC and computer where the data rate may keep changing Connect the Word Clock In1 input to a Clock output set to 44 1 or 88 2 or 176 4kHz and connect Word Clock In2 input to a Clock output set to 48 96 or 192kHz The DAC s Word Clock inputs should be connected similarly When the sample rate changes the DAC and Upsampler will automatically select a Word Clock frequency that is synchronous with the data The selected word clock is displayed This mode is not available for the SDIF 2 input Word Clocki The Upsampler locks to an external clock connected to the Word Clock In1 Input Word Clock2 The Upsampler locks to an external clock connected to the Word Clock In2 Input This mode is not available for the SDIF 2 input If the Upsampler cannot find a word clock that is synchronous with the data it will default to Audio sync and display the Bad Clock icon The Upsampler remembers the Sync Mode setting separately
20. d in DoP format We have tested this interface with several common formats running on Windows 7 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 and Apple Mac OSX 10 5 amp 10 6 with various PCM streaming programs but we cannot accept responsibility for correct operation with all source devices operating systems or software The Settings gt USB Class menu page can set the interface to Class 1 up to 96kS s without a special driver or Class 2 up to 192kS s no driver is required for OSX 10 6 3 onwards the dCS USB Class 2 driver is required for Windows The USB2 interface W on an A type connector can stream PCM music files in most popular formats at up to 24 bits 192kS s from a USB Flash Drive With a Flash Drive connected a basic browser see page 17 navigates to the music files and selects the file to be played After closing the browser the name of the file is displayed with a Play or Pause icon and the elapsed playing time Mains powered USB hard disk drives in FAT16 or FAT32 format may be used in the same way The interface will not read drives in NTFS format or other formats The USB2 interface will also accept PCM music files up to 24 bits at 44 1 or 48kS s streamed from an iPod or iPhone Note that metadata is not displayed Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 25 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Test interface The Test interface X is an RS
21. d individually at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD in DoP format or as a Dual AES pair at 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD in DoP format For Dual AES operation at 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD the Settings gt Dual AES menu page must be set to Dual AES On otherwise both outputs will carry single AES data If the output rate is 352 8 or 384 Dual AES mode is automatically selected 2 SPDIF outputs are provided SPDIF1 on an RCA connector K and SPDIF2 on a BNC connector L These outputs carry SPDIF data for output rates at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD in DoP format even if Dual AES mode is On They are disabled when the Output mode is 352 8kS s or 384kS s Digital Inputs The standard PCM inputs are AES on a 3 way female XLR connector M SPDIF1 amp SPDIF2 on RCA connectors N SPDIF3 on a BNC connector O and SPDIF4 on a Toslink connector T The electrical inputs will accept up to 24 bit data at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD in DoP format The Toslink input accepts data at up to 96kKS s The SDIF interface will accept PCM data at sample rates up to 96kS s The interface consists of two data inputs labelled CH1 and CH2 P Operation in SDIF mode requires that a word clock from the source is connected to the Word Clock In1 connector Q Note that the interface can fail to lock correctly if the data sample rate changes but the Word Clock does not Word Clock Input
22. dCS Vivaldi Upsampler Digital to Digital Converter User Manual Software Release 1 0x November 2013 Data Conversion Systems Ltd 2012 2013 Price UK 8 00 Euro 12 00 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in or introduced into a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of dCS Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and whilst it is checked for accuracy no liabilities can be accepted for errors 1 dCS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd Company registered in England No 2072115 dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 2 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Contents Using the dCS Vivaldi Upsampler for the first time cccccsceceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeseeeseenesseanessenessaaees 5 What s in the box 5 Positioning the unit 5 Safety Notice 6 iPod and iPhone compatibility 7 aten Sep CUE aE ert eee E E EE a 8 Preliminaries 8 STEP 1 Connecting a PCM input 9 Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source 9 Connecting to an SDIF 2 PCM Source 9 STEP 2 Con
23. dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Power Button To switch on ensure the rear panel switch is set to and press the Power button C on the front panel once Note that the unit cannot be turned on from the remote control To set the unit to sleep mode press the Power button once The main display will turn off the LED D beside the button will light and the digital outputs will mute but the unit will remain close to running temperature Press again to return to normal operation To switch off hold down the Power button for about 3 seconds until SWITCHING OFF appears on the display then release it When the menu is open press the Power button to close the menu When the browser is open pressing the Power button briefly closes the browser and returns the front panel controls to their normal function Menu Button Press the Menu button E to open the menu select menu pages and change settings See the Menu section on page 27 for information on using the menu features When the USB2 input is selected and media connected hold the Menu button down for 2 seconds to open the browser see page 17 Use the Menu button to change to a sub directory or select a file to play Filter Button F The optional Filters give different trade offs between impulse response and aliasing For most conversions only Filter 1 is available a classic sharp filter The amplitude is reduced by 0 1dB to match the o
24. dd to it choose a track or album and tap Add to Queue the options are gt Start adds the track to the start of the playlist gt Now inserts the track in front of the track currently playing and plays it gt Next inserts the track directly after the track currently playing gt End adds the track to the end of the playlist e To modify the playlist tap Queue the options are gt Clear clears all entries from the playlist gt Save name the playlist and save it for later use gt Edit adds the gt sign to all tracks in the playlist tap those you want to remove from the playlist then tap Delete Tap Done when finished e To load a saved playlist tap Home then Saved Playlists Select the list you saved earlier The next step is crucial sit back and enjoy the music Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 19 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Advanced options Customising the input configuration The Vivaldi Upsampler s inputs can be renamed to suit your particular system The Vivaldi DAC has the same feature If you have difficulty with this please ask your Dealer for help e Power up the Upsampler and a Windows XP Vista 7 PC e f no suitable terminal program for example Hyperterminal is already installed download Tera Term from htip en sourceforge jp projects ttssh2 releases and install it on your PC If the link i
25. e may be displayed for a few seconds e The files and sub directories in the root directory will be listed on the display Use the and lt buttons to move the blue highlight 05 Op 24 No 1 Andantino lento fiac 3 The Ravenfilac e Press the Menu button to either start playing a file or to move into a sub directory e lf you need to navigate back up the directory structure press the Output button e Press the Power button briefly to close the browser The operation of the front panel controls returns to normal The name of the track the play icon and the track elapsed time will be displayed USB2 24 96 gt 384 rit p 00 13 Master Blaster Jammin The Upsampler will play all the files in that directory in the sequence they appear on the flash drive and then stop e Use the remote control s Previous Track Next Track Play Pause and Stop Eject buttons to control playback e To select a different directory or re start playback open the browser again Do not try to play non audio files as this can cause the interface to malfunction If you do this by accident re boot the Upsampler e Stop playback before you change the input lt ls p When the Upsampler is connected to a network you can use a mobile device running a amp the dCS App to control playback from the flash drive see Step 6 for details Playing music from an iPod iPhone An iPod or iPhone can stream PCM data to the Upsampler by connecting it to
26. e output sample rate to match the file sample 7m This is basic set up information Some streaming programs give better results with a Y rate Please refer to the dCS Guide to Computer Audio for more specific information Using the USB input with a Master Clock Jitter from computer sources is typically very severe and can degrade the audio quality To avoid this the Upsampler s USB1 amp USB2 interfaces and Network port run in asynchronous mode n The Upsampler s default Sync Mode for the USB inputs is Master Mode it does not lock M to the source clock but uses the Upsampler s internal clock instead A control signal is sent back to the source to control the delivery of data bursts from the computer You can improve the sound quality further by connecting a Vivaldi Master Clock to your system as described on page 12 Ay Remember to select the input before setting the Sync Mode Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 16 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 STEP 5 Using the USB2 input Playing music files from a USB Flash Drive You can play compatible music files that are stored on a flash drive that has been formatted as FAT16 or FAT32 Drives formatted as NTFS or other formats are not compatible e Connect the drive to the USB2 port and select the USB2 input e Hold down the Menu button for 2 seconds to open the browser Waiting for USB devic
27. em for phase reversals Noise is output in phase on both channels while the display shows In Phase Press the Menu button the noise on the right channel is inverted while the display shows Out of Phase The first burst should produce a central image the second burst should not If these are the wrong way around one channel in your system is phase inverted Press the lt or gt button to stop the test and return to the menu Burn In runs a procedure to condition your system The unit displays Burn In Caution Loud then outputs modulated pink noise that ramps up slowly in level Press the Menu or lt or gt buttons to stop the procedure Please ensure that the volume level is reasonable as careless use of the Burn In feature can damage your amplifiers and loudspeakers dCS will not be liable for such damage Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 32 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x SPECIFICATION Digital inputs Digital outputs November 2013 UPnP Network interface on an RJ45 connector streams music files from a NAS or local computer over an Ethernet network Supported file formats are e FLAC AIFF WAV amp M4a up to 24 bit PCM at 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s e ALAC MP3 amp OGG up to 24 bit PCM at 44 1 or 48kS s The Network interface operates in Asynchronous mode USB1 interface on a B type connector will accept up to 24 bit PCM at e 44
28. enu button to exit The Contact page displays dCS web site URL and support email address This page does not time out press the Menu button to exit If you have any difficulty please contact your dealer for help first The Update feature allows you to load new software into your system from any STANDARD CD player transport or from a computer streaming bit perfect data via the USB1 interface Note that some non Red Book CD transports change the digital data and cannot be used to download new software Please follow the instructions supplied with the update disc carefully The second Update page loads new software into the Network interface board from a flash drive Follow the instructions provided If you accidentally start an Update do not worry The unit will automatically detect it is not receiving updated software and will abort the process The software will not have been changed A Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 29 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 UPSAMPLER SETTINGS Menu J E E W ly a f AN lt vi ly ray Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Sync Mode this page sets the clocking for the digital input that is currently selected The options are Audio The Upsampler extracts the clock from the data stream connected to the selected digital input and locks to it Use this setting for sour
29. ered with dCS within 6 months of the date the unit was originally shipped from dCS we will start the warranty on the purchase date For units registered later than 6 months from the ship date we will start the warranty from the ship date unless the registration is supported by the original sales invoice During the warranty period dCS will repair or at our absolute discretion replace a faulty product Warranty repairs must only be carried out by dCS or our authorised service agents Please contact your dealer if your unit requires service To register this product either register online at www dcsltd co uk page warranty or complete the Product Registration form within 30 days of the sale and return it to dCS On receipt of the registration dCS will add your contact details to our customer database dCS will use this information for warranty purposes only we will not contact you directly for reasons relating to sales and marketing This warranty applies to the original owner it is not transferable Warranty Exclusions The Warranty does not cover wear and tear The Warranty on this product will be void if the product is misused in any way any unauthorised modifications or repairs are carried out the product is not used in accordance with the Operating Conditions stated in this manual the product is serviced or repaired other than by dCS or our authorised service agents the product is operated without a mains earth or ground connec
30. for each digital input Select the required input before changing the Sync Mode setting The Dual AES menu page sets the output mode when the output sample rate is 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD in DoP format ONLY When set to Dual AES On a stereo pair of data is split between the AES1 and AES2 outputs they MUST be used together as a pair Each wire runs at half the sample rate 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s respectively The left channel data appears on the AES1 output the right channel data appears on the AES2 output When set to Dual AES Off both AES1 and AES2 outputs carry the same single AES data at the output sample rate Using these together in Dual AES Off mode is NOT the same as a Dual AES pair When the output sample rate is set to 352 8 or 384kS s Single AES mode is not available so Dual AES mode is automatically selected English version Page 30 dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x ey gt Bo gt BB U ID EW November 2013 With the Clone Mode page set to Clone On and the output sample rate set to be equal to the input sample rate PCM data passes through the Upsampler unchanged bit perfect So if 16 bit data is received 16 bit data will be output The Clone icon appears on the display to indicate the output is bit perfect If the input and output sample rates change so that they no longer match the unit will stop cloning This mode is useful when passing HDCD data through
31. istributors Before requesting an update disc please open the Info gt Version menu page and check the Control Board version to verify that an update is actually needed This manual is for Vivaldi Upsampler software version 1 0x Issue 1 00 The first issue Issue 1 01 Reliability improvement Issue 1 02 ntegrates the Upsampler with the dCS Apps for iPad amp iPhone adds extra RS232 Network v56 commanos corrects a Network Update bug Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page o7 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Notes Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0Ox docx Page 38 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Network Information Sheet Name Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Date PLEASE TREAT THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE AS CONFIDENTIAL KEEP IT SAFE AS YOU MAY NEED TO REFER TOIT IN THE FUTURE ISP Information Current ISP Login ISP support tel Router model Router login LAN Gateway DHCP block from Wireless Network Information SSID WAP 1 location WAP 2 location WAP 3 location Infrastructure Device Information Device Name Static IP Dyn IP Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Account No Password Backup loc Password Subnet mask t0 Encryption Passkey Channel Channel Channel Mac address Login Password Page 39 English version
32. ivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 STEP BY STEP GUIDE This section guides you through setting up the unit for use in various ways Preliminaries The Menu Setup Guide sheet details the menu structure For digital interfaces use with cables designed for digital audio e for AES EBU interfaces use 110 screened twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR connector and one female XLR connector e for SDIF Word Clock or SPDIF BNC interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with BNC plugs SDIF and Word Clock interfaces require a simple DC coupled connection The interfaces may malfunction or not work at all if capacitor coupled cables or cables with built in networks are used for SPDIF RCA interfaces use 75Q coax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs for TOSLINK optical interfaces use Toslink fibre optic cables for the Network interface use the Ethernet cable provided with the unit for the USB1 interface use a standard screened USB cable fitted with one type A connector and one type B connector The internal screen must be connected at both ends e to connect the USB2 interface to an iPod iPad or iPhone use an Apple adapter cable e Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the Upsampler rear panel and plug the other end into a convenient power outlet Set the rocker switch on the rear panel to the I position on Please do not use an excessively heavy or inflexible power cable as this ma
33. k multiplication for several years but it is much more difficult to keep the clock free from jitter wnen you change from 44 1 88 2 176 4 to 48 96 192 So the Vivaldi Clock s outputs are split into 2 groups the idea is that one group is set to 44 1kHz or a multiple while the other is set to 48kHz or a multiple A Word Clock connection from each group connects to Word Clock In1 and In2 of both the Upsampler and DAC First select the input you want to lock to the Clock Then set the Settings gt Sync mode menu page in each unit to Auto W1 W2 and both units will automatically choose the clock that is synchronous with the data W If you are using the Transport also don t forget to connect one of the Clock s 44 1kHz outputs to the Transport s Word Clock Input Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 12 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 MRSE A _ 9 Transport Analogue outputs to Amplifier Figure 3 A 4 box Vivaldi system plus computer audio sources The following sections detail connection of computer audio sources Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 13 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 STEP 4 Using the USB1 interface with a computer If you do not want to use a computer you can miss out this step The USB1 interface can be connected to Windows Vista
34. n the menu scroll to the Settings gt Dual AES page and make sure it is set to On e The button sequence is Menu gt Menu P If it is not press the Menu button once Use the DAC s Input button to select the Dual AES input You may need to open the DAC s menu and set it to accept Dual AES All dCS DACs are capable of Dual AES operation older models will be limited to a maximum of 192kS s Some other manufacturers DACs may have 2 single AES inputs that are not Dual AES capable Please check the DAC manual to be sure le conan A ASRA 5 Transport IAN 7 DIGITAL IN Figure 1 Connecting the Dual AES output Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 10 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Single wire PCM Connect one or more of the PCM outputs AES1 Out AES2 Out SPDIF1 Out SPDIF2 Out to matching inputs on your DAC Use the Output button on the front panel to set the output sample rate to 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD P If you want to use the AES1 and AES2 outputs in single wire mode open the menu a x lt scroll to the Settings gt Dual AES page and make sure it is set to Off The button sequence is Menu gt Menu P If it is not press the Menu button once Use the DAC s Input button to select that input If the output sample rate is 352 8 or 384 the two SPDIF outputs will be muted The Upsampler will not
35. necting an Output 10 Dual AES 10 Single wire PCM 11 STEP 8 Setting the Sync Source 12 Using a Master Clock 12 Using the Vivaldi Clock s enhanced clocking system 12 STEP 4 Using the USB1 interface with a computer 14 Setting the USB Audio Class 14 Loading the Windows driver for USB Class 2 14 Basic setup with a PC 15 A word about Music Playing Software 15 Selecting the Vivaldi Upsampler as your Audio Output device 16 Using the USB input with a Master Clock 16 STEP 5 Using the USB2 input 17 Playing music files from a USB Flash Drive 17 Playing music from an iPod iPhone 17 STEP 6 UPnP Network Connection 18 Set up 18 Playing music 19 Playlist 19 Advanced options 20 Customising the input configuration 20 Front Pane bisina Saniscwoseinacutescuseade ioe cnuietosaa anaenaucnacdescusseaaeteoneceneestosaa aiaenoeetorece 21 Remote Control Receiver 21 Display 21 Power Button 22 Menu Button 22 Filter Button 22 Input Button 23 Output Button 23 Rear Pane iarecrescety cetes eect ecenee teeta ee ee ta enec eee E NEE 24 Digital Outputs 24 Digital Inputs 24 Word Clock Input Output 24 Network Interface 25 USB Interfaces 25 Test interface 26 Mains inlet 26 Label 26 TAE MEU cca ger eescetectde EEEE best feceean bec uessusseaatestdetee auarusinwieeasternsseeeeeesseeseeans 27 Using the Menu 28 INFORMATION Menu 29 UPSAMPLER SETTINGS Menu 30 DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu 32 GENERATOR Menu 32 Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 3
36. o catch the two tabs of the fuse holder A push them together to release the clips and pull the fuse holder out Pull out the blown fuse from the lower position B and discard it Either move the Spare Fuse C to the lower position or fit one of the fuses from the manual pack Orient the fuse holder as shown D and push the holder back into the power inlet so that it clicks home Spare Fuse Cleaning the case The front and back panels of your dCS equipment are machined from very high grade aluminium Great care has been taken to create the finish of the aluminium throughout the engineering process from the raw solid material to the finished piece To remove loose dust or finger marks from the case we recommend that you use a clean dry lint free cloth To restore the finish we recommend applying small quantities of a lanolin based cleaner using a clean dry lint free cloth and then wiping off Do not allow lanolin to collect around the buttons Small amounts of glass cleaner containing ammonia may be used to clean other surfaces but avoid spraying onto the connector contacts Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 35 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 Limited Warranty General dCS warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date the unit was originally shipped from dCs If the product is purchased and regist
37. on if you want to revert to the standard input names AES SPDIF1 etc select the Settings gt Reset Inout Names menu page Your customised input names will be permanently deleted Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 20 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 FRONT PANEL LA VIVALDI UPSAMPLER f j Figure 6 Front panel Remote Control Receiver Aim the remote control handset towards the receiver A for best sensitivity Display In normal use the selected input appears at the top left corner of the display B To the right of this the input word length sample rate and output sample rate appear The sample rates are replaced by No Input when a recognisable data stream is not detected The Filter Sync Mode and Clone icons appear on the bottom row While the Upsampler is streaming data via the Network or USB2 inputs the track name appears at the bottom of the display with the play pause icon and the elapsed track time at the right hand side NETWORK 24 882 gt 384 BIM p 00 34 Edgeways USB2 16 441 gt DSD FA BV pe 00 48 02 Go Aheadaif Details of the menu displays are shown in the Menu section on page 27 iz r To avoid unnecessary display wear we recommend switching off or setting the unit to wW Sleep mode at the end of the listening session Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 21 English version
38. or Toslink The Upsampler will lock to the source and display 16 44 1 gt 96 for example if the source is a CD player Connecting to an SDIF 2 PCM Source SDIF Sony Digital InterFace is not the same as SPDIF Sony Philips Digital InterFace and the two are not compatible Please ensure that you connect to the correct BNC socket e Connect the CH1 output on your source equipment to the CH1 input on the Upsampler s rear panel and the CH2 output to the CH2 input using two BNC cables Connect the word clock output on your source equipment to the Word Clock In1 connector on the Upsampler s rear panel Ensure the cables are not swapped e Press the Upsampler s Input button repeatedly until SDIF appears on the display wW Set the Settings gt Sync Mode menu page to Word Clock 1 The Upsampler will lock to the source and display 16 44 1 gt 96 for example if the source is a CD player Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 9 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 STEP 2 Connecting an Output Choose which output interface you want to use and connect it up as described below The Upsampler s main output is Dual AES You can connect as many outputs as you wish Dual AES Connect the AES1 Out and AES2 Outputs to matching inputs on your DAC Use the Output button on the front panel to set the output sample rate to 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD f Ope
39. or damaged We suggest that you retain the original packaging for possible future use If this is not possible replacement packaging can be ordered from dCS or our distributors Details can be found on our web site at www dcsltd co uk A dCS Premium remote control is supplied with the Vivaldi DAC The Premium remote control and a programmable Nevo Q50 colour touch screen remote control configured for Vivaldi are available as optional extras Positioning the unit For best sound quality the units in the Vivaldi range are designed to be mounted on separate shelves of a rack although they may be stacked directly on top of each other if this is absolutely necessary Place each unit on a firm vibration free base allowing convenient connection to the other parts of your system To prevent overheating we recommend that you leave some free space around the unit to allow for ventilation The unit is supplied with 4 feet fitted If you prefer a 3 feet layout unscrew the two back feet remove the two black cores using a 2 5mm A F Allen key fit one of the cores in the middle position and replace the foot Take care not to cross thread the foot any levelling you can unscrew any of the feet up to 3 complete turns to give up to 8mm 7a With all feet screwed fully home the unit will sit level on a flat surface If you need to do Y 1 8 of height adjustment Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 5 English version d
40. output sample rates that are lower than the input sample rate era 5 D Transport GITAL OUT a LZ DIGITAL IN Figure 2 Connecting a single wire SPDIF output Connect the DAC s outputs to the amplifier amp speakers Start the source playing and set the DAC s Volume control to a comfortable level You should have audio at this point Go to STEP 3 Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 11 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 STEP 3 Setting the Sync Source If the Upsampler was reset at the start of this procedure and you have selected the AES or an SPDIF input you should see the Sync Mode Audio icon The system has been set up to lock to the clock generated by the source This is the simplest arrangement but it does not give the best sonic performance due to clock jitter You can improve the performance by adding a Master Clock to your system Using a Master Clock If you have a Vivaldi Clock or other dedicated Clock in your system lock the source the Upsampler and the DAC to the Clock for the best performance To do this e Connect the one of the Clock s Group 1 Word Clock Outputs to the Word Clock In 1 connector on the source Upsampler and DAC e Set the Clock Frequency 1 to suit the source and DAC For a CD Transport as source with the Upsampler set to output 176 4 352 8 or DSD a suitable frequency is 44 1kHz
41. pler as your Audio Output device Whichever program you are using to play your music your computer may not automatically select your Vivaldi Upsampler as the preferred playback device Once you have connected the Upsampler and switched it on you can correct this as follows Windows XP Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio devices Click on the Audio tab and select dCS Vivaldi or dCS Hi Speed USB Device Audio from the drop down list in the Sound Playback Default Device list For best results set the Sample Rate to be the same as that of the file Windows Vista Windows 7 Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound and click on the Playback tab of the panel that appears In the list of available devices right click on dCS Vivaldi or dCS Hi Speed USB Device Audio and select Set as Default Communication Device For best results click on Properties gt Advanced and set the Default Format to 24 bits at the same sample rate as the file Mac OSX Open Finder click on the Go tab and select Utilities In the Utilities panel select Audio MIDI Setup and click on the Audio Devices tab in the Audio MIDI setup panel Select dCS Vivaldi from the drop down list in System Output You can also set dCS Vivaldi or dCS Hi Speed USB Device Audio as the default output from the same panel For best results set the Sample Rate to be the same as that of the file different set up or can automatically set th
42. put or AES1 does not have this feature Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 18 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 e To send set up commands to the Vivaldi Upsampler or DAC tap Zones then Settings The commands available are gt Upsampler Input Input Rate Output Rate Source Names Filter Power Sleep Wake Off gt DAC Input Power Sleep Wake Off At the bottom of the set up page you will see the network amp MAC addresses Upsampler software issues Upsampler serial number and App version When you have finished setting up tap Done Playing music e Next tap the media server or Vivaldi Upsampler input you want to access e g SERVER1 USB Input this is the Upsampler s USB2 input with a flash drive fitted to it e Select the way you want to view your music by Artist by Album by Title etc e When the track list appears tap the track you want to play Do not tap any tracks if you want to play the whole album e Tap Play Now to cancel the current playlist if any and play that track or album immediately e Change tracks either by tapping a different track in the playlist or use the lt lt and gt gt buttons e The App s Phase Volume and Mute controls tunnel through the Dual AES interface to control the Vivaldi DAC directly Note that there is a brief delay before these commands reach the DAC Playlist e To start a playlist or a
43. s broken please search for the latest version of Tera Term online p T Set the Upsampler s Settings gt RS232 menu page to the Text option e Connect the Upsampler s Test port to a free COM port of the PC or by using a USB to RS232 adapter cable if no COM port is available e Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Devices and Printers Find the Port that is connected to the unit or the USB adapter and note the COM port number e g COM4 e Run ttermpro exe e Click Setup gt Serial Port set the panel as shown below set the Port field to the COM port number you identified earlier and click OK Tera Term Serial port setup es Port cOM4 Baud rate 4300 Data 8 bit Cancel Parity none Stop 1 bit Help Flow control Transmit delay 0 msecichar 0 msec line e Inthe Tera Term window type the command NAME n newname and press enter where n is the number corresponding to the standard input name in the list below and newname is the personalised name you want to use for that input such as CD SACD TV or COMPUTER AES 0 SPDIF1 1 SPDIF2 2 SPDIF3 3 Toslink 4 SDIF 2 5 USB1 6 USB2 7 iPod 8 Network 9 For example to rename the AES input to CD type NAME 0 CD and press enter to rename the Toslink input to TV type NAME 4 TV and press enter e You can rename each input that you are using with a more useful name that is up to 8 letters or numbers long O Later
44. the USB2 port with an Apple adapter cable and selecting the Upsampler s iPod input Use the iPod iPhone controls to select and play tracks Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 17 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 STEP 6 UPnP Network Connection UPnP Universal Plug and Play is a set of protocols designed to allow consumer devices to interact over a network Vivaldi Upsampler complies with the UPnP AV protocol enabling it to communicate with other non dCS devices provided they also comply with this protocol A network streaming system is made up of three standard UPnP components UPnP Control Point UPnP Media Renderer and UPnP Media Server A system may consist of one or more of each of these components In such a system all of the media songs tracks videos etc is stored on the server This storage device can be a NAS or a Computer The control point e g a tablet or smart phone requests the address of a particular item of media from the server e g a NAS drive It then passes this address to the renderer e g a Vivaldi Upsampler to play The renderer directly retrieves the item from the specified address on the server decodes and plays the media as it arrives over the network from the server Enabling network streaming of audio using a Vivaldi Upsampler relies on the presence of standard network infrastructure in your system A description of the network will
45. ther filters The best filter setting is a personal choice and may be related to the type of music The table below shows how many filter choices are available for each input output combination OUTPUT RATE 32k 44 4k 48k 88 2k 96k 176 4k 192k 352 8k 384k DSD 32k 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 w 44 1k 1 2 5 2 5 2 6 2 6 E 48k 1 1 4 1 4 1 1 1 e 88 2k 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 96k 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 176 4k 1 1 1 1 1 192k 1 1 1 1 DSD 1 For conversions with 2 filters currently all of these have a 44 1k input rate Filter 1 is a classic sharp filter Filter 2 is a very steep long asymmetrical sometimes called apodizing filter which starts rolling off at 20kHz This filter has no energy left in the output to exercise the DAC s filter so there is no pre ringing from the source and the DAC This will improve the response of the DAC s reconstruction filter by removing some high frequency components that typically cause images in half band filter DACs For conversions with 4 filters Filter 1 has the sharpest cut off and so has the poorest impulse response transient performance but the best alias rejection removal of out of band frequencies Filters 2 3 and 4 have progressively gentler cut off with less alias rejection Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 22 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 For conversions with 5 filters currently all of these have a 44 1k input rate Filters 1
46. tion the unit is returned inadequately packed dCS reserve the right to apply a service charge if a product returned for warranty repair is found to be operating correctly or if a product is returned without a returns number being issued This warranty covers parts and labour only it does not cover shipping charges or tax duty Our dealers or distributors are NOT authorised to extend the terms of this warranty dCS cannot accept responsibility for any attempt to do so Products re sold by dCS on a used basis may be subject to reduced warranty terms Obtaining Service Should you encounter a problem contact your authorised dCS dealer for advice quoting the model the full serial number software version number and giving a detailed description of the fault Your dealer will advise you fully on actions that need to be taken When returning a unit the original packaging should be used to avoid transit damage Replacement packaging sets may be purchased from dCs During the Warranty period there will normally be no charge for parts or labour Operating Conditions e The supply voltage must remain within 10 of the A C voltage specified on the back panel e The supply frequency must be in the range 49Hz to 62Hz e Ambient temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F non condensing e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators air ducts power amplifiers or direct strong sunlight e fin doubt the e
47. tor with variable voltage and frequency we recommend that you set the voltage to match your local voltage and the frequency to either 50Hz or 60Hz ONLY Damage caused to your Vivaldi Upsampler by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a malfunctioning mains regenerator is not covered by the warranty Disposal at end of life the symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as normal household waste It should be recycled so please take it to an approved collection facility Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 6 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 iPod and iPhone compatibility The Vivaldi Upsampler is compatible with the iPod and iPhone models illustrated below Made for iPod touch 4th generation 8GB 32GB 64GB iPhone 3GS 8GB 16GB 32GB iPhone 4 8GB 16GB 32GB iPhone 4S 16GB 32GB 64GB Made for iPod jiPhone Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards iPad iPhone iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page T English version dCS V
48. unchanged to a non dCS HDCD converter or for Updating a dCS DAC via the Upsampler Set to Clone Lock the output rate automatically changes to match any change in the input rate locking the unit in clone mode The Clone Lock icon appears on the display Set to Clone Off the unit upsamples as directed by the control setting and so the data is changed This is the usual setting Clone mode is not available if the output rate is 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD Filters are disabled in Clone mode as filtering prevents bit perfect operation USB Class set to Class 1 the USB1 interface will operate with Mac PCs running OSX 10 5 onwards or Windows XP Vista Win7 PCs at sample rates up to 96kS s Set to Class 2 the USB1 interface will operate with Mac PCs running OSX 10 6 onwards at sample rates up to 192kS s Class 2 operation with Windows XP Vista Win7 PCs requires that the dCS USB driver supplied with the unit is loaded After changing the USB Class wait for 10 seconds while the correct software is loaded Note that the USB1 interface will not be detected by a computer if the unit is set to Class 2 and a suitable driver is not available RS232 Mode sets the RS232 interface to either Text mode for use with 3rd party control systems or dCS production Binary mode which is intended for factory use only Reset Input Names if the inputs have been renamed from a computer this page resets them to the original names A
49. used as a Dual AES pair at 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD in DoP format 2x SPDIF on 1x RCA Phono and 1x BNC connectors Each outputs 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kS s or DSD in DoP format 192kS s FLAC operates at L4 compression or higher only Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 33 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x Clocking Upsampling rates Spurious responses Optional filters Size and weight Power requirements November 2013 2x Word Clock Inputs on 2x BNC connector accepts standard word clock at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 or 192kHz The data rate can be the same as the clock rate or an exact multiple such as 0 125x 0 25x 0 5x 1x 2x 4x 8x of the clock rate Sensitive to TTL levels Word Clock Output on 1x BNC connector outputs standard word clock at a frequency equal to the single wire output data rate or 44 1kHz when set to output DSD Data from any input may be converted to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 or 384kS s or DSD 1 bit data at 2 822MS s The output sample rate must be equal to or greater than the input sample rate Better than 100dBO 20Hz 20kHz A choice of filters is available for 10 popular conversions see page 22 for details 444mm 17 5 long x 485mm 17 2 deep x 125mm 5 0 high excluding cable connectors Allow space for air flow around the unit 14 2kg
50. y damage the power inlet connector p A The cables supplied with the unit are commercial grade because most owners will have their own audiophile grade cables or will prefer to make their own cable choices e Press the Power button the unit will display Vivaldi Upsampler Wait about 30 seconds while the Upsampler configures itself e Ifthe unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state you can run the Factory Reset routine by pressing the buttons in this sequence Menu gt Menu lt Menu e Wait a few seconds while the unit resets itself We will start with a basic setup using a standard PCM source Filename Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v1_0x docx Page 8 English version dCS Vivaldi Upsampler User Manual Software Issue 1 0x November 2013 STEP 1 Connecting a PCM input Switch on the source equipment If appropriate load a disk tape and set the machine in PLAY mode to ensure it is generating a digital audio data stream Choose one or more of the following sections Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source Most digital audio source equipment such as CD transports DVD players is fitted with a single wire digital output usually on an RCA phono connector e Connect your source equipment to the matching input on the Upsampler s rear panel using a suitable cable e Press the Input button repeatedly until your chosen input is displayed This will be either AES SPDIF1 RCA SPDIF2 RCA SPDIF3 BNC
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