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dCS Puccini U-Clock

System Clock with USB Converter

User Manual

Software Release 1.0x

October 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© Data Conversion Systems Ltd. 2008

 

Price UK £8.00 / Euro 12.00

 

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, 
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Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice, and whilst it is checked for accuracy, no 
liabilities can be accepted for errors. 

                                                      

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Summary of Contents for dCS Puccini U-Clock

Page 1: ...orm or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of dCS1 Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may...

Page 2: ...dCS Puccini U Clock User Manual Software Issue 1 0x October 2008 Filename Puccini U Clock Manual v1_0x doc Page 2 English version...

Page 3: ...EN RULES for using a System Clock 6 Using the Puccini U Clock with a Puccini Player 7 Setting up the USB source 8 A word about Music Playing Software 8 Selecting the Puccini U Clock as your Audio Outp...

Page 4: ...our 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...

Page 5: ...nvenient 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 3 feet are fitted as standard this may...

Page 6: ...l be lost Most non dCS CD transports DAB radios and other equipment do not have a Word Clock Input and so CANNOT be locked to a Master Clock If you are using such equipment make sure the DAC is set to...

Page 7: ...k frequency to suit the sample rate of the data stream on the USB input R L R L Analogue Outputs Balanced Unbalanced To preamplifier power amplifier SUC LEFT RIGHT W CLK 50 60 Hz 40W Fuse T 500mA L OU...

Page 8: ...Tunes program when running on Windows systems The default output word length is 16 bits and must be changed to 24 bits for correct operation To do this click on Start Control Panel Quicktime Click on...

Page 9: ...hen the USB source is in use set the DAC to the RCA1 input During initial set up use the DAC s Sync button to set the sync source to WClk SUC RCA 1 RCA 2 W CLK IN 50 60 Hz 50W Fuse T 500mA L 1394 W CL...

Page 10: ...ENCY Button Press the FREQUENCY button B to set the system clock frequency to 44 1kHz or 48kHz One of the two LEDs to the right of the button will illuminate to indicate the clock frequency When the U...

Page 11: ...does not carry digital data SPDIF Outputs 2 SPDIF outputs are provided RCA1 and RCA2 on RCA phono connectors G Each outputs the same SPDIF data at the same sample rate that is present on the USB inte...

Page 12: ...input USB interface on a B type connector will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kS s Operates in asynchronous mode Word Clock Outputs 4x Word Clock Outputs on 4x BNC connectors output s...

Page 13: ...re to do so could result in damage to the unit risk of fire or electric shock and will invalidate the guarantee Referring to the diagram below remove the power cable use a small flat bladed screwdrive...

Page 14: ...ice agents the product is operated without a mains earth or ground connection the unit is returned inadequately packed dCS reserve the right to apply a service charge if a product returned for warrant...

Page 15: ...act your national distributor dCS our dealers and distributors cannot accept responsibility for I T support issues In such cases please ask the computer or software vendor for advice Manufactured by D...

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