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dCS Puccini U-Clock

 User Manual 

Software Issue 1.0x 

 

October 2008 

  
   

 
 

Filename: Puccini U-Clock Manual v1_0x.doc 

Page 14

 

 English version 

 

 Limited Warranty 

General   

 dCS

 warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from 

the date the unit was originally shipped from 

dCS

. During the warranty period, 

dCS

 will repair or, at our 

absolute discretion, replace a faulty product. Warranty repairs must only be carried out by 

dCS

 or our 

authorised service agents. Please contact your dealer if your unit requires service. 

Your dealer should have completed on your behalf an 

Owner Registration

 form at the time of sale 

and returned it to 

dCS

. On receipt of the Owner Registration form, 

dCS

 will add your contact details to 

our customer database. 

dCS

 will use this information for warranty purposes only, we will not contact 

you directly for reasons relating to sales and marketing. 

This warranty applies to the original owner. 

 

Warranty Exclusions 

The Warranty does not cover wear and tear. 

The Warranty on this product will be void if: 

 

the product is misused in any way. 

 

any unauthorised modifications or repairs are carried out. 

 

the product is not used in accordance with the Operating Conditions stated in this manual

.

 

 

the product is serviced or repaired other than by 

dCS

 or our authorised service 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 warranty repair is found to be 

operating correctly, or if a product is returned without a returns number being issued. 

This warranty covers parts and labour only, it does not cover shipping charges or tax/duty. 

Our dealers or distributors are NOT authorised to extend the terms of this warranty, 

dCS

 cannot accept 

responsibility for any attempt to do so. 

Products re-sold by 

dCS

 on a “used” basis may be subject to reduced warranty terms. 

 

Obtaining Service 

Should you encounter a problem, contact your authorised 

dCS

 dealer for advice, quoting the model, 

the full serial number and giving a detailed description of the fault. Your dealer will advise you fully on 
actions that need to be taken. When returning a unit, the original packaging should be used to avoid 
transit damage. Replacement packaging sets may be purchased from 

dCS. 

During the Warranty period, there will normally be no charge for parts or labour. 

 

Operating Conditions 

 

The supply voltage must remain /-10% of the A.C. voltage specified on the back panel. 

 

The supply frequency must be in the range 49Hz to 62Hz. 

 

Ambient temperature range: 0

°

C (32

°

F) to 40

°

C (104

°

F), non-condensing. 

 

Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, air ducts, power amplifiers or direct 
strong sunlight. 

 

If in doubt, the easy test is – the unit is happy to work anywhere a human is. 

 

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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