dCS 954 User Manual

Manual for Standard Software Version 1.5x

dCS Ltd

June 2000

System Messages and Error Codes

Some other messages may be displayed that give indications of errors from other sources (outside the unit):

Display

Description

n.Aud

 

The data has been flagged by an AES3 message as Non

 

Audio (perhaps a CD ROM). This message may also be

 

displayed briefly when the sample rate is changed (see

 

page 22)

Hot

The unit is overheating, and performance may suffer.(see

 

page 66)

Ouch

The unit is seriously overheating, and may be damaged

 

shortly. Switch off! (see page 66)

Bad Fs

The sample rate coming in is not one the unit can lock to,

 

or there is an input signal quality problem.(see page 39)

CRC

P3D error message only, if the data coming in does not

 

pass the CRC data integrity check (see page 55)

 

Table 14 – System Error Codes

Trouble Shooting Your System

If you experience difficulties when using your dCS 954, the following suggestions may help to resolve the problem.

The unit fails to power up

Ensure there is power available on the mains cable and the unit’s mains switch is On.

Check the rated supply voltage shown on the rear of the unit matches the local supply voltage.

Check that the fuse has not blown - if so, correct any obvious cause then replace the fuse as described in the section “User Changeable Parts”, page 72.

Check that the mains cable is pushed fully home into the mains inlet in the rear of the unit.

The unit fails to lock to a source

Ensure the correct input is selected and the Ref In menu item is set to

Route.

Check that the digital audio cable is of the correct type, correctly connected and not damaged. Damaged cables are a VERY common cause of malfunctions!

Check that the source is switched on.

Some CD players do not generate a digital output unless the disc is playing - set the player in “play” mode and check that the unit locks.

If you are using SDIF-2, set the BNC I menu item to SDIF and the BNC menu item to Input.

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