dCS Puccini U-Clock
User Manual
Software Issue 1.0x
October 2008
Filename: Puccini U-Clock Manual v1_0x.doc
Page 4
English version
U
SING THE
dCS
Puccini U-Clock
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Congratulations on purchasing your
dCS Puccini U-Clock
.
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.
The
U-Clock
is a combination of a system clock with a sophisticated USB to SPDIF converter. You can
use it as a clock or a converter or both together. Locking your digital system to the
U-Clock
reduces
jitter and improves the sonic performance. Use the converter as a gateway for a PC, Mac or sound
server to connect computer-based music into your system, while avoiding the high levels of jitter and
other compromises commonly found in such sources.
The
U-clock
is simpler than most other
dCS
products, it does not feature remote control or software
that can be updated by the user.
What’s in the box?
Check that the box contains the following items:
•
dCS Puccini U-Clock
•
Manual
•
Power
cable
•
USB
cable
•
BNC
cable
•
spare
fuses
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
www.dcsltd.co.uk
.
Safety Notice
Your
dCS Puccini U-Clock
contains no user serviceable parts.
DO NOT
attempt to open the case as
there are potentially dangerous voltages present inside. In the event of the unit developing a fault,
please contact your dealer in the first instance.
Mains Voltage Setting
Before connecting the power cable to the unit for the first time, please check that it has been set to the
correct operating voltage for your mains supply. The unit’s voltage setting is shown on the serial
number label on the bottom cover. If this does not match your local supply voltage, DO NOT attempt
to use the unit. Contact your dealer to have the unit reset. Using the unit with the wrong mains setting
for your local supply may result in serious damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty. Do not
attempt to reset the voltage yourself.
Power Cables
If you wish to use a power cable other than the one supplied, please ensure that it is a good fit to the
mains inlet, and is not so heavy and inflexible as to place strain on the mains inlet.