dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 2.0x
November 2016
Vivaldi DAC Manual v2_0x Page 3 English version
Contents
Using the dCS Vivaldi DAC for the first time ....................................................................................... 5
What’s in the box? 5
Positioning the unit 5
Important Safety Instructions 6
Safety Notice 7
Step-by-Step Guide ................................................................................................................................ 8
Preliminaries 8
Fitting the Remote Control handset batteries 9
STEP 1 – Connecting a PCM Input 10
Connecting to a Dual AES Source 10
Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source 11
Connecting to an SDIF/DSD Source 11
STEP 2 – Setting up the USB source 12
Compatibility 12
Connecting the USB interface 12
Loading the Windows driver for USB Class 2 12
Basic setup with a PC 13
A word about Music Playing Software 13
Selecting the Vivaldi DAC as your Audio Output device 14
STEP 3 – Connecting the Analogue Outputs 15
STEP 4 - Setting the Output Level 15
STEP 5 – Choosing a Sync Mode 16
Using the DAC’s AES & SPDIF inputs in Master Mode 16
Using a Master Clock in a CD/SACD system 17
A full Vivaldi system 18
Advanced options 20
Customising the input configuration 20
Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Remote Control Receiver 21
Display 21
Power Button 22
Menu Button 22
Filter Button 22
Input button 23
Mute Button 23
Rotary Control 23
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Analogue Outputs 24
AES Digital Inputs 24
SPDIF Digital Inputs 25
SDIF-2 Digital Interface 25
USB Interface 25
Word Clock Inputs and Output 26
Test interface 26
Mains inlet 26
Label 26
Remote Control ..................................................................................................................................... 27
The Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 28
Using the Menu 29
INFORMATION Menu 30
Unit Status 30
Version 30
Contact 30
Update 30
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