dCS Vivaldi DAC User Manual Software Issue 1.0xAugust 2012Filename: Vivaldi DAC Manual v1_0x.docx Page 3 English versionContentsUsing the dCS Vivaldi DAC for the first time ........................................................................................4What’s in the box? 4Positioning the unit 4Safety Notice 5Step-by-Step Guide ...............................................................................................................................6Preliminaries 6Fitting the Remote Control handset batteries 7STEP 1 – Connecting a PCM Input 8Connecting to a Dual AES Source 8Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source 9Connecting to an SDIF/DSD Source 9STEP 2 – Setting up the USB source 10Connecting the USB interface 10Loading the Windows driver for USB Class 2 11A word about Music Playing Software 11Selecting the Vivaldi DAC as your Audio Output device 11STEP 3 – Connecting the Analogue Outputs 12STEP 4 - Setting the Output Level 12STEP 5 – Choosing a Sync Mode 13Using the DAC in Master Mode 13Using a Master Clock in a CD/SACD system 14A full Vivaldi system 15Advanced options 17Customising the input configuration 17Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................18Remote Control Receiver 18Display 18Power Button 19Menu Button 19Filter Button 19Input button 20Mute Button 20Rotary Control 20Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................21Analogue Outputs 21AES Digital Inputs 21SPDIF Digital Inputs 22SDIF Digital Interface 22USB Interface 22Word Clock Inputs and Output 22Test interface 23Mains inlet 23Label 23Remote Control....................................................................................................................................24The Menu ..............................................................................................................................................25Using the Menu 26INFORMATION Menu 27SETTINGS Menu 28DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu 31GENERATOR Menu 31Specification ........................................................................................................................................32Maintenance and Support...................................................................................................................34Service and Maintenance 34Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse 34Cleaning the case 34Limited Warranty 35If you need more help 36Software History 36