Bel Canto ASC1, Manual

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Page 2: ...rs of research and development BLACK is a highly tuned highly optimized audio system with more than a dozen proprietary designs and circuits that ensure near perfect signal transfer Bel Canto BLACK is a promise to deliver a compelling musical experience from any source We wish you many years of musical enjoyment Sincerely John Stronczer CEO and Chief of Design Bel Canto Design Ltd ...

Page 3: ...ates All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Bel Canto Design The content of this manual is provided for information use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitmen...

Page 4: ...entilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other...

Page 5: ...to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur i...

Page 6: ...y cost associated with return of product is the sole responsibility of the owner All returns require a return authorization number issued after contacting us at info belcantodesign com If you have any questions please feel free to contact us online at info belcantodesign com Unpacking the System Carefully inspect each unit for any visual damage If there is any damage or anything missing from the l...

Page 7: ...not recommend placing weights or other objects directly on the ASC1 or MPS1s This may scratch or mar the chassis finish Do not use harsh chemicals when cleaning the outside of your ASC1 or MPS1s We have found that a damp microfiber cloth works well to remove fingerprints from the chassis Single Ended RCA and Balanced XLR connectors are available XLR jacks allow balanced hookup using the standard N...

Page 8: ... Power up the ASC1 and MPS1 using the rear main power switches The ASC1 will go through a power up routine visible on the display The MPS1 starts in low power Standby mode and the 6 LEDs on the lighted front panel switch are lit at a very low level A brief press on the lighted front panel switch will place the MPS1 in Operate mode with the LEDs brightly lit The MPS1 will be ready to play in about ...

Page 9: ...C computers using Windows XP 7 and 8 require installation of Bel Canto s Windows USB driver download from www belcantodesign com or www belcantoblack com o AES SP1 SP2 ST1 ST2 TOS Standard digital audio inputs for use with CD DVD players Apple TV or other legacy digital audio sources Benefits from BLACK s unique Asynchronous interface capabilities to remove jitter from these sources o Analog Stand...

Page 10: ...eaker o The MPS1 Stream input is used for connection to the ASC1 for optimum system dynamic range and performance Note that the channel must be set correctly for Left or Right operation and the Channel indicator and Lock indicator LEDs will both be lit when in Stream input mode and connected to the ASC1 o The MPS1 Analog input is for use with a balanced XLR outputs from an analog preamplifier This...

Page 11: ...he MPS1s to reside near the loudspeakers while the ASC1 can be located near the source components or listening chair as desired The system ships with a set of 2 meter StreamLink cables that will work well if the 3 components are located within the same rack Contact your Bel Canto dealer for custom length StreamLink cables as needed for your system ...

Page 12: ...Controlling the ASC1 The ASC1 can be operated by using the control wheel on top of the unit the IR remote or by using the iOS Application ...

Page 13: ...ASC1 Display and Control Functions ...

Page 14: ...ASC1 Display Modes ...

Page 15: ...ASC1 Programming ...

Page 16: ...Menu Options ...

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Page 19: ...Controlling the MPS1 ...

Page 20: ...Phase Apodizing Flat to 20Khz Filter 2 Minimum Phase Apodizing 3dB at 20Khz Filter 3 Minimum Phase Apodizing 9dB at 20Khz Analog Input Maximum Input 2 5 Vrms RCA Input Impedance 12K ohms RCA THD N 0 003 2 5Vrms in 1KHz Dynamic Range 106dB A weighted 20Hz 20KHz General Control Interfaces IR Rotary Encoder Ethernet iOS Android App Power Usage On 8W Power Usage Off 0 0W Power Requirement 100 120VAC o...

Page 21: ...ance at 100Hz 8 milliohms Dynamic Range Stream Input 128dB Dynamic Range Analog Input 108dB ULN Master Clock Phase Noise 40femtoSeconds RMS 100Hz 1Mhz Analog Input Voltage for Max Output 5Vrms Input connections StreamLink ST Fiber or Analog balanced XLR Balanced input impedance 20Kohms Output connections 1 pair WBT Nextgen 5 way binding posts Power On usage 37W Standby usage 0 4W Internally Set Op...

Page 22: ...Technical regulations EN 60065 IEC 60065 in accordance with Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009 125 EC is in compliance with the following norm s or documents s Technical regulations EC No 1275 2008 EN 62301 is in conformity with Directive 2011 65 EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substan...

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