User manual

dCS 950 / 952 User Manual Manual for Software Version 6.2x
dCS Ltd 22
nd
May 2000
Manual part no: DOC0029526B1 Page 6 Document No: OS-MA-D0002-952.6B1
Contact dCS on + 44 1799 531 999 email to: [e-mail]
(inside the UK replace + 44 with 0) web site: www.dcsltd.co.uk
USING YOUR dCS 950 / 952 FOR THE FIRST TIME
Product Overview
The dCS 950 and dCS 952 DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) are high
performance converters intended for studio and live recording applications. They
are designed to produce very high standard analogue output from standard
formats (for example Red Book CD or 24/96). AES3, IEC958 (SPDIF) and
SDIF-2 PCM formats are all supported. Multiple units may be slaved to a master
clock for stable multi-channel operation.
The unit is mains powered and is housed in a 1U (1.75”) high 19” rack mounting
case. It may be controlled either from its front panel, or from a software based
remote control running on a PC. The last setting is automatically stored on
power down, so that fixed installations may be set up at leisure, installed and
then left alone. Unauthorised alterations to settings may be prevented by a “front
panel lockout” feature.
The unit is highly software based, and more functions and features will be added
from time to time. Software updates from dCS are free!
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What’s in the Box?
The contents of the box are at least:
dCS 950 or dCS 952
User Manual
Function Menu Guide
Mains Lead
2 Spare Fuses
Remote cable
Remote software
Mains Voltages
The dCS 950 / 952 is shipped with its mains voltage preset for operation in the
destination country. The voltage is not intended to be changed by the user. If it
needs to be changed, contact your dealer or dCS.
IMPORTANT! This unit MUST be earthed!
Installing Unit in a Rack
The unit is supplied with 19" rack mount ears fitted. If the unit is not to be rack
mounted, the ears may be removed. If it is to be installed in a 19" rack, the ears
supplied may be used to locate it in the rack - but:
IMPORTANT! The ears should not be used as the only mechanical support. The unit should
rest on a shelf, or be supported in some other way. The ears will just locate it
in the rack, and stop it sliding forwards.
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Free if we email them, and you download from a PC com port. Low cost if you ask us for EPROMs or other
media - we charge for media and handling.