dCS Vivaldi DAC
User Manual
Software Issue 1.0x
August 2012
Filename: Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x.docx
Page 4
English
version
U
SING THE
dCS
Vivaldi DAC
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Congratulations on purchasing your
dCS Vivaldi DAC
.
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 that you can install yourself using the
Update
feature. Please check our web-site occasionally to see if new
Vivaldi DAC
software is
available, or consult your dealer.
What’s in the box?
Check that the box contains the following items:
•
dCS Vivaldi DAC
•
Manual and Menu / Setup Guide
•
Power
cable
•
2 AES/EBU cables
•
BNC
cable
•
USB
cable
•
dCS
USB Class 2 driver disc
•
2 spare fuses
•
dCS
Premium Remote Control Handset with 2x AAA batteries
Notify your dealer as soon as possible if anything is missing 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
A programmable Nevo Q50 colour touch screen remote control configured for
Vivaldi
is available as
an optional extra.
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!
With all feet screwed fully home, the unit will sit level on a flat surface. If you need to do
any levelling, you can unscrew any of the feet up to 3 complete turns, to give up to 3mm
(1/8”) of height adjustment.
