Vitus Audio RCD-100 User manual

RCD-100
Owner’s Manual

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table of contents
on a personal note
Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
from the creator
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
introduction
About this manual . . . . . . . . 8
Introduction to
the Reference Series . . . . . . . 8
1. getting started
What’s in the box. . . . . . . . . 10
Turning the RCD-100 on and off. 11
2. connecting
RCD-100 rear panel . . . . . . .12
Connecting the RCD-100 . . . .12
USB input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. operation
Philips RC5 remote . . . . . . . . 14
Codes for the remote . . . . . .14
4 operation modes . . . . . . . . 15
Functions left front . . . . . . . . 16
Functions right front.. . . . . . . 17
RCD-100 The menu structure . . 18
4. operation & service
Safety notice . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mains supply voltage . . . . . .19
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing the Vitus Audio
USB Audio Interface . . . . . . . 20
Installing the driver. . . . . . . . 20
Setting up the Media player. . .21
Installing the driver
on windows XP . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing the driver
on windows Vista/7. . . . . . . . 24
Securing the CD-drive . . . . . . 26
Mains fuse . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Replacing a blown fuse . . . . .28
Replacing a blown fuse
(continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5. warranty
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
6. specifications
RCD-100 measurements . . . . . 33
RCD-100 Specifications . . . . .34
7. examples operation
Example 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Example 3 . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Example 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Example 5 . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Example 6 . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Example 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .41
7. examples connecting
devices
Connecting devices . . . . . . . 43
7. examples installing
software
Installing a media player
Foobar2000 . . . . . . . . . . .44
8. pictures
RCD-100 Front . . . . . . . . . . 46

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on a personal note
Certificate
Model: RCD-100
Product ID/Serial
__________________________________
Product Build Date
__________________________________
Signed
__________________________________
All products details, specifications and
measurements are recorded for your RCD-
100 and kept by Vitus Audio.

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from the creator
Foreword
First of all, thank you for
choosing the Vitus Audio
RCD-100 cd-player, we are sure
you will enjoy it for many years
to come. When purchasing
a Vitus Audio product, you
are guaranteed a musical
performance, which exceeds
the current musical standards.
Vitus Audio is dedicated to
musical performance rather
than technical details and
high performance measures.
We believe that many
manufactures are blinded by
the current available theory,
instead of looking for new
answers.
At Vitus Audio everything
works until proven not to.
This way we always try to
push the limits and explore
the unexplored. As a result
of this, many of the solutions
we use today are considered
to be “impossible to ever
get working”, however they
have convinced many people
and reviewers world wide
of the opposite. Before any
of our new topologies are
implemented in our products,
they are carefully reviewed by
our dedicated listening panel.
This way we can guarantee
the correct level of musically
performance and robustness.
Generally we’re after super
neutral, super detailed and
super dynamic reproduction
without “loosing” the nerve
in the music which often is
a drawback of many high
end amplifiers. Our real
strongholds are complete
silence, unbelievable depth
and width in the soundstage
resulting in a far more open
sound with higher resolution
-you could say, closer to the
artist. As a result of the above,
our amps do not “focus” on
any specific frequencies - i.e.
no extension of top or bass,
which of course results in high
clarity of the midrange since
it’s “naturally present”!
Hans Ole Vitus

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introduction
About this manual
This is your RCD-100 owner’s
manual. The following pages
will describe, as clearly as
possible, how to get your RCD-
100 operating fast and simple.
Although some operations are
self-explanatory, we strongly
suggest you read this manual
to avoid any damage to the
unit. The manual is designed
to be helpful. If there are
points you feel we could cover
better, or that we have missed
out – please tell us.
Important
information is
presented like
this. Ignoring this
information may cause
damage to you or the
unit. Damage caused
to the unit by ignoring
this information might
invalidate the warranty.
Introduction to the
Reference Series
The Vitus Audio Reference
Series is a true high-end series
of products, which is build on
our true dedication to neutral
music reproduction. Every
detail is carefully thought
through, and all choices made
during development, where
based purely on listening, and
not measuring. Only the best
available materials are used to
ensure an overall quality which
will last for many years, when
treated right.
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Unpacking the box
After you have opened the
top, it is possible to remove
the top protective foam which
gives you direct access to the
RCD-100.
In the top you will find the
remote, the power cord and
brochures.
Now remove the side
protective foam, this will make
it easier to grab hold of the
RCD-100.
Two people carefully lift the
amplifier out of the box, and
put it directly onto the floor.
Store the empty box and the
protective foam for later use.
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This unit is VERY
heavy – make sure
to be at least two
people to unpack the
unit. You might damage
both your back and
the amplifier if extra
care is not applied.
Vitus Audio A/S cannot
be held responsible
for any damage that
is a consequence of
uncareful handling of
the unit.
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Figure 1 Box exploded view
CD-drive securing foam
Philips RC5 remote
Puck
Remote spare battery
* See ”securing
the cd-drive” in
chapter 4 .
Foam top 1
Foam bottom
Box
Foam top 2
Foam Sides
6 pieces
RCD-100
Brochure
Manual
Power Cable
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What’s in the box
RCD-100
RCD-100 Manual
Vitus Audio Brochure
Philips RC5 remote
Remote spare battery
Power Cord
Puck
Foam top 1
Foam top 2
Foam Sides 6 pieces
CD-lid securing foam
Foam bottom
Box

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1. getting started
1. getting started
Turning the RCD-100 on and off.
Always turn on the products
beginning from the source:
CD player apre-amplifier apower amplifier.
Always turn off your products in
reverse order:
Power amplifier apre-amplifier aCD player.
Not following this procedure, may cause
damage to any of your products/speakers.
Damage caused to any of your products/
speakers by not following this procedure will
invalidate the warranty.

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2. connecting
RCD-100 rear panel
Inputs.
Input USB
Input RCA
Power
Outputs
Ground/Earth
Digital out RCA
Analog out RCA (R+L)
Analog out XLR (R+L)
Figure 4 Plugs
USB b (male)
Ground
XLR out (L+R)
RCA out (L+R)
Power
Connecting the
RCD-100
Place the RCD-100 on its shelf.
Connect all the sources to
the inputs of the RCD-100,
Connect the outputs of the
RCD-100. Carefully connect
the mains to the RCD-100,
after you have connected both
inputs and outputs.
USB input
The USB-input must be
connected to a USB 2.0
(or faster).
RCA in
RCA out (S/PDIF)

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2. connecting
2. connecting
Figure 5 RCD-100 Rear panel.
Ground
RCA
out
RCA
in
RCA
out
(S/PDIF)
RCA
out Power
XLR
out
XLR
out
USB
in
Fuse
RCD-100 rear panel

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3. operation
Functions of the remote
Philips RC5 remote
Standby
Mute
Stop
Next track
Repeat track
Repeat CD
AB start/stop
Previous track
Fast backward
Pause
Fast forward
Select track
Codes for the remote
The remote uses the RC5-
standard for sending commands
to the RCD-100.
The following codes are used:
ADDRESS 20
NEXT 32
PREVIOUS 33
PAUSE 8
FFW 50
FBW 52
PLAY 53
STOP 54
REPEAT 29
REP.TRACK 59
STANDBY 12
MUTE 13

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3. operation
The RCD-100 has
4 operation modes
1. Normal mode.
This is the mode you use when
you are listening to music.
2. Menu mode
In this mode you can alter the
settings of the RCD-100.
3. Standby mode.
In this mode the controls of
the RCD-100 are deactivated.
The RCD-100 does not shut
down in Standby Mode in
order to maintain an optimal
working temperature
4. Digital input mode.
In this mode you can connect a
3rd party product to the RCD-
100 and use the RCD-100 as a
DAC.
The digital source must have
one of the following sample-
frequencies.
32,0 kHz......+/-3%
44,1 kHz......+/-3%
48,0 kHz......+/-3%
88,2 kHz......+/-3%
96,0 kHz......+/-3%
176,4 kHz......+/-3%
192,0 kHz......+/-3%
Figure 6 RCD-100 Front panel.
INPUT
MENU SELECT
STANDBY
MUTE
RL-
101
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3. operation
Figure 7 RCD-100 Left front panel.
INPUT
MENU SELECT
STANDBY
MUTE
RL-
101
Normal mode
In normal mode there are
3 basic functions/buttons
available on the left front.
1. PLAY Start playback
mode, if the cd is playing, the
current track will restart.
2. MENU Switch to
“Menu mode”.
3. STANDBY Switches in and
out of
“Standby Mode”
Functions left front
Menu mode
You enter menu mode, by
pushing the ”MENU” button
once in Normal mode. In the
Menu mode there are 3 basic
functions/buttons:
1.  Scroll forward in
the menu.
2. SELECT Enter & Exit
submenus and
select settings.
3. Scroll backward in
the menu.
Digital input mode
In digital input mode there are
3 basic functions/buttons:
1.  Switch between
input 1 and 2
2. MENU Switch to
“Menu mode”.
3. STANDBY Switches in and
out of
“Standby Mode”

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3. operation
3. operation
INPUT
MENU SELECT
STANDBY
MUTE
RL-
101
Figure 8 RCD-100 Right front panel.
Normal mode
In normal mode there are
3 basic functions/buttons
available on the right front:
1. STOP Stop playback.
2. NEXT Next track (press)
Fast forward
(press and hold)
3. PREV. Previous track (press)
Fast backward
(press and hold)
Digital input mode
In normal mode there are
3 basic functions/buttons
available on the right front:
2. NEXT Mute the output.
Functions right front.

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3. operation
The elements in the menu.
INPUT
Switch between inputs 1 2, and
drive.
VOLUME
Change the output volume.
S/SPDIF
Enable or disable S/PDIF.
(Disable the S/PDIF when it is
not used, to prevent noise in the
output signal)
DATA
Shows the hardware version, the
software version and the build
dato of the RCD-100.
BRIGHT
Change the brightness of the
display any step between 0 and 3.
OUTPUT
Turn phase inversion on or off.
RCD-100 The menu structure
MENU
S/PDIF
XLR OUT / RCA OUTOUTPUT
S/PDIF
USBINPUT
LEAVE
DRIVE
-84,0 / 0,0
VOLUME
DATA
RESET
BACKSETUP
BRIGHT
S/PDIF OFF / S/PDIF ON
HW-V1.04
RCD-100
SV-V1.04
12-2011
RESET NO / RESET YES
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4. operation & service
Safety notice
The Vitus Audio RCD-100
contains no user serviceable
parts except from the mains
fuse. Do not attempt to open
the case. There are potentially
dangerous voltages present
inside. Should your RCD-100
show signs of malfunction,
then please contact your
dealer or Vitus Audio.
Mains supply voltage
Any unit may be set for
operation in 100V, 115V or
230V A.C. Units are shipped
set for the mains supply
voltage according to the
destination. The voltage
setting can be updated later
by your dealer, if necessary.
Maintenance
Vitus Audio products are
designed to run for many years
without the need for regular
maintenance. Our products
contain no user serviceable
parts except from the mains
fuse. Should your RCD-100
show signs of malfunction,
please contact your dealer or
Vitus Audio.
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4. operation & service
Installing the Vitus
Audio USB Audio
Interface
The RCD-100 can be
connected to a computer
with the one of the following
operating systems.
Windows XP 32 bit
Windows XP 64 bit
Windows Vista 32 bit
Windows Vista 64 bit
Windows 7 32 bit
Windows 7 64 bit
MAC OS
The digital source must have
one of the following sample-
frequencies.
32,0 kHz......+/-3%
44,1 kHz......+/-3%
48,0 kHz......+/-3%
88,2 kHz......+/-3%
96,0 kHz......+/-3%
176,4 kHz......+/-3%
192,0 kHz......+/-3%
Installing the driver
Before you install the driver
on your pc make sure that
the RCD-100 is connected to
a power source and the PC
and the RCD-100 have to be
connected with an USB cable.
On the CD you can find
the installation files for the
different operating systems
mentioned before.