DCS Vivaldi Upsampler User manual
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dCS Vivaldi Upsampler
Digital to Digital Converter
User Manual
Software Release 2.0x
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Contents
Using the dCS Vivaldi Upsampler for the first time .............................................................................5
What’s in the box? 5
Positioning the unit 5
Important Safety Instructions 6
Safety Notice 7
Made for iPod®and iPhone®8
Step-by-Step Guide ................................................................................................................................9
Preliminaries 9
STEP 1 – Connecting a PCM input 10
Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source 10
Connecting to an SDIF-2 PCM Source 10
STEP 2 – Connecting an Output 11
Dual AES 11
Single wire PCM 12
STEP 3 - Setting the Sync Mode 13
Using a Master Clock 13
Using the Vivaldi Clock’s enhanced clocking system 13
A full Vivaldi system 14
STEP 4 – Using the USB1 interface with a computer 15
Compatibility 15
Setting the USB Audio Class 15
Loading the Windows driver for USB Class 2 15
Basic setup with a PC 16
A word about Music Playing Software 17
Selecting the Vivaldi Upsampler as your Audio Output device 17
STEP 5 – UPnP Network Connection 18
Compatibility 18
Basic set-up 18
Playing music with AirPlay 25
Using the Vivaldi Upsampler with Spotify Connect 25
Using the Vivaldi Upsampler with Tidal 25
Using the Vivaldi Upsampler with Roon 25
STEP 6 - Using the Vivaldi 2.0 app as a remote control 26
STEP 7 – Using the USB2 input 28
STEP 8 – Setting the Sync Mode for Computer Audio sources 29
Using the DAC in Universal Master Mode 29
Using the DAC and Upsampler with a Master Clock 30
Advanced options 31
Using the Web Client interface 31
Customising the input configuration 32
Front Panel............................................................................................................................................33
Remote Control Receiver 33
Display 33
Power Button 34
Menu Button 34
Filter Button 34
Input Button 35
Output Button 35
Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................36
Digital Outputs 36
Digital Inputs 36
Word Clock Input / Output 37
Network Interface 37
USB Interfaces 38
Test interface 38
Mains inlet 38
Label 38
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The Menu...............................................................................................................................................39
Using the Menu 40
INFORMATION Menu 41
Unit Status 41
Version 41
Contact 41
Update 41
UPSAMPLER SETTINGS Menu 42
Sync Mode 42
Dual AES 42
Clone Mode 43
USB Class 43
DSD Pass-Through 43
DXD Mode 44
EasyPlay 44
RS232 Mode 44
CONFIGURATION Menu 45
Settings Lock 45
Save Configuration 45
Restore Configuration 45
Reset Input Names 45
Factory Reset 45
DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu 46
Brightness 46
Display On/Off 46
GENERATOR Menu 46
Channel Check 46
Phase Check 46
Burn In 46
Specification .........................................................................................................................................47
Maintenance and Support....................................................................................................................49
Service and Maintenance 49
Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse 49
Cleaning the case 49
Limited Warranty 50
If you need more help 51
Software History 52
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USING THE dCS VIVALDI UPSAMPLER FOR THE FIRST TIME
Congratulations on purchasing your dCS Vivaldi Upsampler.
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.
From time to time, dCS will release updated software on CD-R that you can install yourself using the
Update feature. Please check our web-site occasionally to see if new Vivaldi Upsampler software is
available, or consult your dealer.
What’s in the box?
Check that the box contains the following items:
•dCS Vivaldi Upsampler
•Manual and Menu / Setup Guide
•Power cable
•2 AES cables
•USB-A to USB-B cable
•Ethernet cable
•BNC cable
•3-way RS232 cable
•Spare fuses
•Spotify flyer
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.
A dCS Premium remote control is supplied with the Vivaldi DAC, it is available as an optional extra.
Positioning the unit
For best sound quality, the units in the Vivaldi range are designed to be mounted on separate shelves
of a rack, although they may be stacked directly on top of each other if this is absolutely necessary.
Place each unit on a firm, vibration free base, allowing convenient 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.
The unit is supplied with 4 feet fitted. If you prefer a 3-feet layout, unscrew the two back feet, remove
the two black cores using a 2.5mm A/F Allen key, fit one of the cores in the middle position and
replace the foot. Take care not to cross-thread the foot!
With all feet screwed fully home, the unit will sit level on a flat surface. If you need to do
any levelling, you can unscrew any of the feet up to 3 complete turns, to give up to 3mm
(1/8”) of height adjustment.
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Important Safety Instructions
The following statements are required to comply with U.S. safety standard UL60065.
•Read these instructions.
•Keep these instructions.
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Do not use this apparatus near water.
•Clean only with dry cloth.
•Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Safety Notice
In the event of the unit developing a fault, please contact your dealer in the first instance.
If you decide to remove safety covers for any reason, disconnect the power cable first. Note that
removing covers voids the warranty.
To maintain protection from electric shock, the unit MUST be connected to mains earth (ground) via
the power cable. Also, unearthed systems do not give the best sonic performance.
Protect the product from dripping or splashing liquids. Liquid-filled objects such as vases must not be
placed on the product.
This product is not suitable for operation at altitudes above 2000m.
This product is lead-free and complies with the RoHS directive.
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. 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.
We do not recommend the use of mains regenerators. However, if you do wish to use a mains
regenerator with variable voltage and frequency, we recommend that you set the voltage to match
your local voltage and the frequency to either 50Hz or 60Hz ONLY.
!
Damage caused to your Vivaldi Upsampler by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a
malfunctioning mains regenerator is not covered by the warranty.
Disposal at end-of-life - the symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as
normal household waste. It should be recycled, so please take it to an approved
collection facility.
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Made for iPod®and iPhone®
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards.
iPad®, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch®are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The Vivaldi Upsampler is compatible with the iPod and iPhone models illustrated below.
Made for:
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
This section guides you through setting up the unit for use in various ways.
Preliminaries
The Menu Guide sheet details the menu structure.
For digital interfaces, use with cables designed for digital audio:
•for AES/EBU interfaces use 110Ωscreened, twisted pair cables fitted with one male XLR
connector and one female XLR connector.
•for SDIF, Word Clock or SPDIF BNC interfaces, use 75Ωcoax cables fitted with BNC plugs.
!
SDIF and Word Clock interfaces require a simple DC-coupled connection. The interfaces
may malfunction or not work at all if capacitor coupled cables or cables with built-in
networks are used.
•for SPDIF RCA interfaces, use 75Ωcoax cables fitted with RCA Phono plugs.
•for TOSLINK optical interfaces, use Toslink fibre-optic cables.
•for the Network interface, use the Ethernet cable provided with the unit.
•for the USB1 interface, use a standard screened USB cable fitted with one type ‘A’ connector and
one type ‘B’ connector. The internal screen must be connected at both ends.
•Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the Upsampler rear panel, and plug the other end
into a convenient power outlet. Set the rocker switch on the rear panel to the I position (on).
!
Please do not use an excessively heavy or inflexible power cable as this may damage
the power inlet connector.
The cables supplied with the unit are “commercial grade”, because most owners will
have their own “audiophile grade” cables or will prefer to make their own cable choices.
•Press the Power button – the unit will display Vivaldi Upsampler. Wait about 30 seconds while the
Upsampler configures itself.
•If the unit is likely to be set in an unfamiliar state, you can run the Factory Reset routine by pressing
the buttons in this sequence: Menu, ►, ►, Menu, ◄, ◄, Menu.
•Wait a few seconds while the unit resets itself.
We will start with a basic setup using a standard PCM source.
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STEP 1 – Connecting a PCM input
Switch on the source equipment. If appropriate, load a disk / tape and set the machine in PLAY mode
to ensure it is generating a digital audio data stream.
Choose one or more of the following sections:
Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source
Most digital audio source equipment (such as CD transports, DVD players) is fitted with a single wire
digital output, usually on an RCA phono connector.
•Connect your source equipment to the matching input on the Upsampler’s rear panel using a
suitable cable.
•Press the Input button repeatedly until your chosen input is displayed. This will be either AES,
SPDIF1 (RCA), SPDIF2 (RCA), SPDIF3 (BNC) or Toslink.
The Upsampler will lock to the source and display 16/44.1 > 96 for example, if the source is a CD
player.
Connecting to an SDIF-2 PCM Source
!
SDIF (Sony Digital InterFace) is not the same as SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace)
and the two are not compatible.
Please ensure that you connect to the correct BNC socket.
•Connect the CH1 output on your source equipment to the CH1 input on the Upsampler’s rear panel
and the CH2 output to the CH2 input, using two BNC cables. Connect the word clock output on
your source equipment to the Word Clock In1 or In2 connector on the Upsampler’s rear panel.
Ensure the cables are not swapped.
•Press the Upsampler’s Input button repeatedly until SDIF appears on the display.
Set the Settings > Sync Mode menu page to Word Clock 1 or Word Clock 2 as
appropriate.
The Upsampler will lock to the source and display 16/44.1 > 96 for example, if the source is a CD
player.
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STEP 2 – Connecting an Output
Choose which output interface you want to use and connect it up as described below. The
Upsampler’s main output is Dual AES. You can connect as many outputs as you wish.
Dual AES
Connect the AES1 Out and AES2 Outputs to matching inputs on your DAC. Use the Output button
on the front panel to set the output sample rate to 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8 or 384kS/s or DSD.
Open the menu, scroll to the Settings > Dual AES page and make sure it is set to On.
(The button sequence is Menu, ►, Menu, ►.) If it is not, press the Menu button once.
Use the DAC’s Input button to select the Dual AES input. You may need to open the DAC’s menu
and set it to accept Dual AES.
!
All dCS DACs are capable of Dual AES operation, older models may be limited to a
maximum of 192kS/s. Some other manufacturer’s DACs may have 2 single AES inputs
that are not Dual AES capable. Please check the DAC manual to be sure.
Figure 1 – Connecting the Dual AES output
Analogue
outputs
to
Amplifier
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Single wire PCM
Connect one or more of the PCM outputs (AES1 Out, AES2 Out, SPDIF1 Out, SPDIF2 Out) to
matching inputs on your DAC. Use the Output button on the front panel to set the output sample rate
to 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kS/s or DSD.
If you want to use the AES1 and AES2 outputs in single-wire mode, open the menu,
scroll to the Settings > Dual AES page and make sure it is set to Off. (The button
sequence is Menu, ►, Menu, ►.) If it is not, press the Menu button once.
Use the DAC’s Input button to select that input.
!
If the output sample rate is 352.8 or 384, the two SPDIF outputs will be muted.
The Upsampler will not output sample rates that are lower than the input sample rate.
Figure 2 – Connecting a single-wire SPDIF output
Connect the DAC’s outputs to the amplifier & speakers. Start the source playing and set the DAC’s
Volume control to a comfortable level. You should have audio at this point.
Analogue
outputs
to
Amplifier
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STEP 3 - Setting the Sync Mode
If the Upsampler was reset at the start of this procedure and you have selected the AES
or an SPDIF input, you should see the Sync Mode - Audio icon. The system has been
set up to lock to the clock generated by the source.
This is the simplest arrangement, but it does not give the best sonic performance due to clock jitter.
You can improve the performance by adding a Master Clock to your system.
Using a Master Clock
If you have a Vivaldi Clock (or other dedicated Clock) in your system, lock the source, the Upsampler
and the DAC to the Clock for the best performance. To do this:
•Connect the one of the Clock’s Group 1 Word Clock Outputs to the Word Clock In 1 connector
on the source, Upsampler and DAC.
•Set the Clock Frequency 1 to suit the source and DAC. For a CD Transport as source with the
Upsampler set to output 176.4, 352.8 or DSD, a suitable frequency is 44.1kHz. For a 48kS/s
source (such as a DVD player) with the Upsampler set to output 192 or 384, a suitable frequency is
48kHz.
•Select the required input on the Upsampler and DAC. This is important because these units store a
different Sync Mode setting for each input.
To set the Upsampler to lock to the Clock, open the menu, scroll to the Settings > Sync
Mode page and check it is set to Word Clock 1. (The button sequence is Menu, ►,
Menu.) If it is not, press the Menu button as necessary until the W1 icon is displayed.
•When the menu has closed, the Upsampler will display the W1 icon, provided the clock is
recognised.
If there is no signal at the Word Clock In1 connector or it is not recognisable, the
Upsampler will sync to audio and display this icon to warn you.
•The Vivaldi Transport will automatically lock to the Clock and display a W icon.
•Set the Vivaldi DAC to sync to Word Clock in a similar way to the Upsampler.
Using the Vivaldi Clock’s enhanced clocking system
You may have noticed that the Vivaldi Upsampler has 2 Word Clock inputs, and the Vivaldi DAC has
3. Word Clock In1 and In2 are intended to be used together for ease of use in situations where the
sample rate of the source often changes. Computer audio is an obvious example of this (the files on
our server were recorded at 10 different sample rates), another example is cycling through the
Upsampler’s output rates to find the best sound. dCS products have featured clock multiplication for
several years, but it is much more difficult to keep the clock free from jitter when you change from
44.1/88.2/176.4 to 48/96/192.
So the Vivaldi Clock’s outputs are split into 2 groups, the idea is that one group is set to 44.1kHz (or a
multiple) while the other is set to 48kHz (or a multiple). A Word Clock connection from each group
connects to Word Clock In1 and In2 of both the Upsampler and DAC.
First, select the input you want to lock to the Clock. Then set the Settings > Sync mode
menu page in each unit to Auto W1/W2, and both units will automatically choose the
clock that is synchronous with the data.
If you are using the Transport also, don’t forget to connect one of the Clock’s 44.1kHz
outputs to the Transport’s Word Clock Input!
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A full Vivaldi system
Figure 3 – A 4-box Vivaldi system plus computer audio sources
The following sections detail connection of computer audio sources.
Analogue
outputs
to
Amplifier
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STEP 4 – Using the USB1 interface with a computer
If you do not want to use a computer, you can miss out this step.
Compatibility
The USB1 interface can be connected to Windows™ 10, Windows™ 8.1, Windows™ 7, Windows™
Vista (SP2 or later), Mac™ OSX (10.5.4 or later) systems or a sound server, running music streaming
software.
The interface should work with Linux Ubuntu servers and computers fitted with USB 2.0 interfaces that
natively support USB Audio Class 1 or Class 2 operation, but this has not been extensively tested.
Setting the USB Audio Class
There are two USB Audio classes, one of which must be set during system set-up. The Upsampler is
shipped set to USB Audio Class 2.
USB Audio Class 1: The interface operates without a special driver at up to 96kS/s.
To select Class 1, open the menu, navigate to the Settings > USB Class menu page. The
button sequence is: Menu, ►, Menu, ◄, ◄, ◄, ◄, ◄and then use the Menu button to
select the Class 1 icon.
USB Audio Class 2: The interface operates at up to 384kS/s (including up to DSD/128 as DoP).
For Mac OSX, version 10.6.3 or later is required.
For Windows, the driver files on the dCS USB Class 2 Driver disc supplied must be installed
onto the computer before use (see below).
To select Class 2, open the menu, navigate to the Settings > USB Class menu page. The
button sequence is: Menu, ►, Menu, ◄, ◄, ◄, ◄, ◄,and then use the Menu button to
select the Class 2 icon.
!
The Vivaldi Upsampler v2.0x software onwards is not compatible with the 2012-2015
version of the USB Class 2 driver. Please uninstall the old version from your PC and
install the 2016 version (which can be downloaded from www.dcsltd.co.uk).
Loading the Windows driver for USB Class 2
•If ASIO4ALL or any other ASIO driver (e.g. for a sound card) is loaded on your computer, please
uninstall it - otherwise the dCS driver will not work correctly.
•Power up the Upsampler and the computer.
•Make sure the Upsampler is set to USB Class 2 - otherwise the driver installation will fail.
•Connect the Upsampler’s USB1 port to the computer’s USB port.
•Connect the DAC’s USB port to the computer’s USB port.
•Go to http://www.dcsltd.co.uk/products/vivaldi-upsampler/, click the Support link, then click the
Download button next to USB Class 2 Driver 2016.
•Unzip the file to a temporary directory and run the file.
•Follow the on-screen prompts, wait until installation is complete.
!
If you connect a Vivaldi Upsampler set for USB Audio Class 2 to a Windows computer
without first loading the driver, the computer will not be able to find the Upsampler.
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Basic setup with a PC
•Connect one of the computer’s USB ports to the USB1 port on the Upsampler’s rear panel.
•Press the Input button repeatedly until USB1 is displayed.
Open the Menu and select Settings > Sync Mode > Master Mode.
This is the Upsampler’s default Sync Mode for the USB and Network interfaces. The Upsampler does
not lock to the source clock, but uses the Upsampler’s internal clock instead. A control signal is sent
back to the source to control the delivery of data bursts from the computer. This arrangement avoids
the use of the computer’s inaccurate and jittery clock.
Figure 4 – Using a Vivaldi Upsampler and DAC with a laptop
Analogue
outputs
to
Amplifier
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A word about Music Playing Software
There are countless programs that can play music on Windows and Apple Mac OSX PCs.
Unfortunately, not all of them present the data completely unprocessed to the USB ports. For
example, Windows Media Player re-samples all data to 24 bits, albeit at the original sample rate, while
iTunes rate converts data as necessary to the output sample rate set in the OSX Audio MIDI Set-up
panel.
With such a proliferation of playing software, and with updates being issued daily, it is impossible for
dCS to be fully up-to-date with the behaviour and performance of all programs. If you have questions
or problems, we would urge you to take them up with your software vendor. Different programs
operate very differently and it is well worth finding out exactly how your particular program processes
the audio.
We suggest that you use a premium music streaming program, such as JRiver Media Center
(Windows or Mac) or Audirvana (Mac), rather than relying on the software bundled with the operating
system.
Selecting the Vivaldi Upsampler as your Audio Output device
Whichever program you are using to play your music, your computer may not automatically select
your Vivaldi Upsampler as the preferred playback device. Once you have connected the Upsampler
and switched it on, you can correct this as follows:
Mac OSXTM - Open Finder, click on the Go tab and select Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup. Select
dCS Vivaldi USB … from the list on the left-hand side, right-click on it, and choose “Use this device
for sound output” from the drop down list. Set the Format to 384000.0Hz and 2ch-24bit Integer.
Close Audio MIDI Setup.
Windows 10TM / Windows 8.1TM / Windows 7TM / Windows VistaTM - Go to Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Sound. In the Playback panel, right-click dCS Vivaldi Upsampler Audio and
choose Set as Default Communication Device. Click the Enhancements tab and check Disable all
enhancements. Select the Advanced tab, choose 24 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality) from the drop-
down box. Check the 2 boxes under Exclusive Mode, click OK and OK again to close the Sound
panel.
This is basic set up information only.
Open your streaming program, select the Vivaldi Upsampler in the Options or Preferences panel
and play some music.
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STEP 5 – UPnP Network Connection
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a set of protocols designed to allow consumer devices to interact
over a network. Vivaldi Upsampler complies with the UPnP AV protocol, enabling it to communicate
with other non-dCS devices, provided they also comply with this protocol.
A network streaming system is made up of three standard UPnP components: UPnP Control Point,
UPnP Media Renderer and UPnP Media Server. A system may consist of one or more of each of
these components. In such a system, all of the media (songs, tracks, videos etc) is stored on the
server. This storage device can be a NAS or a Computer. The control point (e.g. a tablet or smart
phone) requests the address of a particular item of media from the server (e.g. a NAS drive). It then
passes this address to the renderer (e.g. a Vivaldi Upsampler) to play. The renderer directly retrieves
the item from the specified address on the server, decodes and plays the media as it arrives over the
network from the server.
Enabling network streaming of audio using a Vivaldi Upsampler relies on the presence of standard
network infrastructure in your system. A description of the network will not be discussed in this manual
but at a minimum the following components are required for system setup: Router, Computer, Vivaldi
Upsampler, NAS, Wireless access point (WAP), Wireless control.
Please note that Ethernet cables are required to connect the devices and the NAS must have UPnP
media server software (e.g. Twonky, Minimserver, Asset) installed. If the UPnP control point is having
problems seeing the UPnP media server or the UPnP media renderer, you might need to disable
IGMP snooping in the router or enable UPnP discovery mode in the router or the NAS drive.
The dCS Vivaldi App is a control point application that will allow users to view / select available
renderers, view / select available media servers and browse / select / playback music via the Vivaldi
Upsampler. The dCS Vivaldi App is currently available for iOS.
Compatibility
The Vivaldi Upsampler and the App are compatible with:
•iPad 2 or later.
•iPhone 4S or later.
•iPod Touch 5th Generation or later.
Vivaldi 2.0 app version 1.2.6 has been tested with iOS 9.3.
Basic set-up
•Connect the system as shown below.
Figure 5 – Using a Vivaldi Upsampler and DAC with a NAS
Router NAS
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•Download the dCS Vivaldi 2.0 App from the App Store to your iPad / iPhone / iPod and install it.
•Connect the Upsampler’s Network interface to the Ethernet network.
•Select the Upsampler’s Network input.
Open the Upsampler’s Menu and select Settings > Sync Mode > Master Mode. (This is
the basic setup without a Master Clock.)
Connect the Upsampler’s AES1+2 output (or AES1) to the Vivaldi DAC’s AES3+4 input
(or AES3), as this input will accept tunnel commands from the Upsampler. (Also see
page 26.)
Open the DAC’s Menu and select Settings > Sync Mode > Audio. (This is the basic
setup without a Master Clock.)
•Connect the control device (e.g. iPad) to the network.
•Launch the dCS Vivaldi 2.0 App.
•The system will search for compatible Vivaldi Upsamplers. When the Device list appears, tap the
Upsampler icon in the zone you want to use.
•Tap Configure to change the Upsampler’s settings, find information about the unit or use the test
features. Tap Preferences to optimise the unit for your use. You can add Spotify or Tidal to your
Favourites on the Preferences page.
dCS Vivaldi Upsampler Plus User Manual Software Issue 2.0x
November 2016
Vivaldi Upsampler Manual v2_0x Page 20 English version
•Tap the picture of the Upsampler to go to the
Home page.
•Tap UPnP to select a NAS on the same
network. (Alternatively, tap USB to select a
flash drive connected to the USB2 port.)
•Tap on a server to select it.
•Select the browsing method (Artist, Album,
etc.).
The icon in the lower left corner indicates
the selected input (Network in this case).
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