DCS Rossini - Analogue Output Connections

dCS Rossini CD / Network Player User Manual Software Issue 1.0x
February 2016
Rossini Player Manual v1_0x Page 10 English version
STEP 1 – Connecting the analogue outputs
Choose one of the following two sections:
Using a preamplifier
• Set the preamplifier volume control to a low level.
• Connect either the balanced (XLR connectors) or unbalanced (RCA phono connectors) outputs on
the Player’s rear panel to matching line level inputs on your preamplifier (probably labelled CD or
AUX).
• Turn the Player’s rotary control clockwise to set the Volume to maximum (- 0.0dB on the display).
• Slowly increase the preamplifier volume until the music is at the right 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.
• Press the buttons in this sequence: Menu, ►, ►, Menu, ►, Menu.
Setting the Output Level to 6V can cause some preamplifiers to distort. For this reason,
we recommend the 2V setting if a preamplifier is used.
Using a power amplifier directly
• Set the Player’s Volume to around -40.0dB as shown on the display.
• Connect either the balanced (XLR connectors) or unbalanced (RCA phono connectors) outputs on
the Player’s rear panel to matching inputs on your power amplifier. Switch on the power amplifier.
• Turn the Player’s rotary control slowly clockwise until the music is at the right level.
• If the Volume setting for a comfortable listening level is higher than –10.0 or lower than –30.0, try
changing the Output Level setting.
• Press the buttons in this sequence: Menu, ►, ►, Menu, ►, Menu.
Balanced Outputs
!
The most common fault reported when using our balanced outputs is hiss, unstable
levels and a thin sound on both channels. This is caused by connecting the Player’s
balanced output stage to an unbalanced input on an XLR connector with pin 3 left
unconnected. This does not work correctly with a balanced and floating output stage –
you must connect pin 3 to pin 1 (ground) to complete the signal path.
Another possible cause of this fault (probably on one channel only) is a broken cable.
Figure 1 – Basic setup for the Rossini Player
The Rossini Player has independent balanced and unbalanced output stages, you can
connect them to different amplifiers if you wish.
Balanced or unbalanced
Analogue outputs to
pre- or power amplifier