dCS 954 User Manual

Manual for Standard Software Version 1.5x

dCS Ltd

June 2000

 

 

Getting Started

Here’s what to do:

(If the unit does not behave the first time you power up – contact your dealer, or dCS.)

do this: Check the appropriate mains supply for your local mains is marked on the rear panel.

do this: If it is, using the lead supplied, connect the unit to the mains - connect no other leads at this stage - and switch on.

The 7 segment display will briefly show:

- - - - 4

and then indicates that it is out of lock:

o u t

do this: Ensure your system volume is set to a low level, then connect the analogue outputs (either balanced or unbalanced) to the inputs of your pre or power amplifier.

do this: Connect the digital output of a CD player or recorder to the AES1 input and if the AES1 input is not already selected, press the AES1 button to select it.

MAINS FUSE 2A(T) ON OFF

V 50-60Hz Disconnect mains before removing cover

Remove

 

Fit

old fuse

new fuse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1 – Playing a CD

The unit will detect the sample rate, lock to it and unmute. The display will show the sample rate, for example:

4 4. 1

do this: If the Mute LED is still lit, press the Mute button once. You should have audio.

Note that the balanced and unbalanced outputs are active simultaneously on the dCS 954 and may both be connected to external equipment simultaneously if required.

Now you will need to familiarise yourself with how the front panel controls and the menu system work.

do this: Read the short section on “The Software – the Menu” on page 18 so you know how the buttons and menu work.

You may also find it convenient to refer to the Function Menu Guide while you are getting to know the unit.

Manual part no: DOC136954 iss 2B1

Page 8

file 135954ma2b1.pdf available from website

Contact dCS on + 44 1799 531 999

email to: more@dcsltd.co.uk

(inside the UK replace + 44 with 0)

web site: www.dcsltd.co.uk