dCS
Network Bridge User Manual
Software Issue 1.0x
December 2016
Network Bridge Manual v1_0x
Page 12
English
version
Tap
Version
to see the software versions loaded
in your unit. You will need this information if you
contact your dealer for advice.
(See the
Software Update
section at the end of
the manual for information on updating.)
Go back 2 levels and tap
Unit Settings
…
Tap each setting to see the options.
The first 4 settings customise your Network
Bridge to match the capabilities of your DAC.
AES Downsampling
sets the maximum rate on
the (single) AES outputs to 96kS/s, 192kS/s or
unlimited. Downsampling is performed by factors
of 2 or 4.
(For example, 352.8kS/s data can be
downsampled to 176.4kS/s or 88.2kS/s.)
SPDIF Downsampling
sets the maximum rate on
the SPDIF output to either 96kS/s or 192kS/s.
Downsampling is performed by factors of 2 or 4.
Dual AES Sample Rate
sets the minimum rate at
which the 2 AES Outputs change to Dual AES
mode, the choices are 88.2kS/s, 176.4kS/s or
352.8kS/s.
(For example, set to
176.4k
, Dual AES mode is
selected if the file data rate is 176.4, 192, 352.8,
384, DSD or DSDx2.)
DSD Downsampling
set to
On
enables
conversion to PCM in line with the rates set by
the
AES
&
SPDIF Downsampling
settings. This
allows DSD files to be played on DACs with no
DSD capability.
Indexing a large number of tracks or albums to
allow the A-Z selection takes time. If this is too
long, set the
Indexing Threshold
to reasonable
number (perhaps 1500) above which the A-Z bar
is replaced by a scroll bar.
New units are shipped set for maximum compatibility with a legacy DAC:
DSD
Downsampling On
,
AES
&
SPDIF Downsampling 96k
,
Dual AES Sample Rate 176.4k
.
Set this way, the system will not give its best performance with a more capable DAC.
