dCS P8i
Mk2 User Guide
Guide for Software Issue 2.0x
Data Conversion Systems Ltd.
March 2011
Manual filename: dCS P8i User Guide v2_0x.docx
Page 17
English version
www.dcsltd.co.uk
Source
This page allows you to use the
P8i
as a DAC to convert data from external sources (such as a DVD
player or DAB radio) to analogue. There are 3 settings:
•
Disc
– the unit operates as a CD/SACD player.
•
AES
– the unit accepts digital data at 32, 44.1 or 48kS/s from the
AES
input.
•
RCA
- the unit accepts digital data at 32, 44.1 or 48kS/s from the
RCA
input.
!
When using the
AES
or
RCA
digital inputs, the CD controls are disabled. If you need to
eject a disc, return the Player to
Disc
mode.
When the digital inputs are in use, the menu sequence changes as shown on page
Brightness
This adjusts the brightness of the main display, with settings between
15
(brightest) and
0
(display off,
unless something is touched).
The button illumination turns off when the display brightness is
0
and stays on at settings
1
to
15
.
Output Level
The Output levels should be set to suit your system – there are two levels: 6V (high) or 2V (low). The
difference between the two settings is 9.5dB.
For best results, the
P8i
volume control should be set to no lower than –20.00dB for normal listening
levels with typical music. We suggest that you start with 2V and increase the level to 6V if this is
inadequate. Note that the 6V setting might be enough to overload the inputs of some preamplifiers.
Reduce the volume before changing the output level to 6V – the extra 9.5dB is noticeably louder.
Digital Outputs
This option allows you to turn the
Digital
&
W/Clock Output
s
Off
or
On
.
Upsampling
This option allows you to turn the DSD upsampling
Off
or
On
when playing CDs.
Word Clock (WClk)
This shows the status of the
Word Clock Input
, displaying
WClk : Locked
when the unit is locked to
an external Word Clock signal or
WClk : Inactive
if not.
Issue
This displays the issue number of the software fitted to your unit.
Serial Number
This displays the full unit serial number, including the hardware configuration code.
Contact
Details
This displays our email address and web-site URL.
CDUpdate
This page allows new software to be loaded, instructions will be supplied with the update disc. No
further P8i updates are planned.
Exit
Select this page to close the menu and return to the normal display.
