SCD-025. Owner s Manual

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1 SCD-025 Owner s Manual

2 on a personal note Certificate from the creator Foreword All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Vitus Audio. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice, and whilst it is checked for accuracy, no liabilities can be accepted for errors. introduction About this manual Introduction to the Signature Series What s in the box SCD getting started Turning the SCD-025 on and off.. 9 Moving and transporting the SCD External interference connecting SCD-025 rear panel Connecting the SCD Volume control

3 table of contents 3. operation Philips RC5 remote operation modes Functions left front Functions right front SCD-025 Discription of the elements in the menu SCD-025 The menu structure.. 17 Installing the Vitus Audio USB Audio Interface Installing the driver Setting up the Media player Installing the USB driver on windows XP Installing the USB driver on windows Vista/ operation & service Safety notice Mains supply voltage Maintenance Mains fuses Replacing a blown fuse Securing the cd-drive warranty Warranty specifications SCD-025 Specifications SCD-025 device overview examples operation Example Example Example Example Example Example Example Example Example Example Example Example examples installing software Installing a media player Foobar examples connecting devices Connecting devices Connecting devices Connecting devices pictures SCD-025 SCD-025 Inside SCD-025 Front

4 on a personal note Certificate Model: SCD-025 Product ID/Serial Product Build Date Signed All products details, specifications and measurements are recorded for your SCD- 025 and kept by Vitus Audio.

5 from the creator Foreword First of all, thank you for choosing the Vitus Audio SCD-010. We know you will enjoy it for many years to come. When purchasing a Vitus Audio product, you are guaranteed a musical performance, which farexceeds 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 systems. 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 electronics do not focus on any specific frequencies - i.e. no extension of top or bass, which of coarse results in high clarity of the midrange since it s naturally present! Hans Ole Vitus

6 introduction About this manual This is your SCD-025 owner s manual. The following pages will describe, as clearly as possible, how to get your SCD-025 operating fast and simple. Although some operations are selfexplanatory, 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. Introduction to the Signature Series The Vitus Audio Signature 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. 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.

7 introduction Differences in temperature After unpacking allow 24 hours for the product to reach room temperature before connecting up and switching on. This is to allow condensation to dissipate, which might otherwise cause damage to the electronics. Remember also that condensation can form when you move the unit from a cold place to a warm place. CAUTION Handling the unit 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 unit 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. 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 unit. 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 unit. 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. F C

8 introduction What s in the box SCD-025 SCD-025 Manual Vitus Audio Brochure Philips RC5 remote Remote spare battery Andromeda Power Cord Puck Brochure Manual Andromeda power cord Philips RC5 remote Remote spare batteries (2 pcs) Puck Foam top Foam Sides 6 pieces Foam top 1 Foam top 2 Foam Sides 6 pieces CD-drive securing foam Foam bottom Box SCD-025 CD-drive securing foam * Foam bottom Figure 1 Box exploded view Box * See securing the cd-drive in chapter 4.

9 1. getting started Turning the SCD-025 on and off. Always turn on the products beginning from the source: CD player a pre-amplifier a power amplifier. Always turn off your products in reverse order: Power amplifier a pre-amplifier a CD 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. Moving and transporting the SCD-025 Always follow this procedure. 1. Turn the SCD-025 off. 2. Disconnect the mains power supply (take the andromeda cable out). 3. Remove the Mains Cable 4. Move/Transport the SCD Allow 24 hours for the SCD-0251 to reach room temperature. 6. Connect the SCD-025. External interference It is important to remember that all equipment which is connected to the mains is a potential source of hum and interference and may radiate both electrostatic or electromagnetic radiation. In addition, the mains will also act as a carrier for many forms of RF interference generated by electric motors, air-conditioning units, thyristor light dimmers etc. Unless the earth system is clean, all attempts to improve hum noise levels will be futile. In extreme cases there will be no alternative but to provide a completely separate and independent `technical earth' to replace the incoming 'noisy earth'. However, always consult your local electricity supply authority to ensure that safety regulations are not being infringed. 1. getting started

10 2. connecting SCD-025 rear panel Outputs RCA out Preout. XLR Inputs. Input 1 USB Input 1 RCA Input 2 XLR RCA out XLR out USB b (male) XLR in RCA in Connecting the SCD Place the SCD-025 on the floor. 2. Allow 24 hours for the product to reach room temperature 3. Connect all the sources to the inputs of the SCD Connect the output of the SCD-025 to the amplifier. 5. Connect the mains to the SCD-025. Power Power Volume control The volume control is turned off by default. When you use the CD-player together with a preamplifier or integrated amplifier, it is recommended that the volume control of the CD-player is bypassed. If you want to remove the volume bypass, see example turning volume bypass off in the example in chapter 7.

11 2. connecting Digital Inputs Model: SCD-025 Serial # Digital Outputs Analog Output Right Made in Denmark by Supply: 115/230V Analog Output Left Vitus Audio A/S Freq: 50-60Hz Master Clock 1 SPDIF 2 SPDIF Serial IN XLR RCA XLR RCA PUSH NEUTRIK connecting operation SCD-025 Rear panel. Fuse USB in RCA in XLR in RCA out XLR out Power XLR out RCA out XLR out RCA out

12 3. operation Philips RC5 remote Codes for the remote The remote uses the RC5- standard for sending commands to the SCD-025. Functions of the remote The following codes are used: Pause Fast backward Previous track AB start/stop Repeat CD Standby Select track Mute Volume up Stop Fast forward Next track Volume down Repeat track ADDRESS 20 NEXT 32 PREVIOUS 33 PAUSE 8 FFW 50 FBW 52 PLAY 53 STOP 54 REPEAT 29 REP.TRACK 59 STANDBY 12 VOLDOWN 17 VOLUP 16 MUTE 13

13 3. operation PLAY STOP MENU SCD-O 5 NEXT STANDBY PREV Figure 5 SCD-025 Front panel. The SCD-025 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 SCD Standby mode. In this mode the controls of the SCD-025 are deactivated. The SCD-025 does not shut down in Standby Mode in order to maintain an optimal working temperature 4. Digital input mode. In this mode you can connected a 3rd party product to the SCD-025 and use the SCD-025 as a DAC. The digital source must have one of the following samplefrequencies. 32,0 khz...+/-3% 44,1 khz...+/-3% 48,0 khz...+/-3% 88,2 khz...+/-3% 96,0 khz...+/-3% 3. operation & service

14 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 3. operation SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front. Functions left front Normal mode In normal mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons available on the 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: Digital input mode In digital input mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons: 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 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. Enter & Exit submenus and select settings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. 1. Switch between input 1 and 2 2. MENU Switch to Menu mode. 3. STANDBY Switches in and out of Standby Mode

15 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 3. operation SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Right front. Functions right front. Normal mode In normal mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons available on the right front: Digital input mode In digital input mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons available on the right front: 3. operation & service 1. STOP Stop playback. 1. STOP ( Turn volume up.) * 2. NEXT Next track (press) Fast forward (press and hold) 3. PREV. Previous track (press) Fast backward (press and hold) 2. NEXT Mute the output. 3. PREV. ( Turn volume down.) * * There are no functions available for the STOP and PREV buttons when Volume Bypass turned on (BP ON). The functions for button STOP (Volume up) and button PREV (Volume down) first become available when the Volume Bypass is turned off. (BP OFF).

16 3. operation SCD-025 Discription of the elements in the menu. INPUT Switch between, drive, input 2, input 1, drive and usb. VOLUME Change the output volume. SETUP Change the settings of the SCD-025. BP VOL Turn volume bypass on and off. PHASE Turn phase inversion on or off. BRIGHT Change the brightness of the display any step between 0 and 3. DATA Shows the hardware version, the software version and the build dato of the SCD RESET Restore the settings of the SCD-025 to its default. V.INIT Change the initial db step of the volume in the SCD- 025 to any step between -99 and12.db VOL.STEP The SCD-025 has a standard volume step of -42 db. You can set the volume step to a step, between db to +6dB. This step will be the new volume step. Even when after the power cord has been disconnected the SCD-025 still starts up in the new volume step. REMEMBER Set the SCD- 025 to remembers the current volume step. The SCD-025 will start up in this volume step when it leaves standby. This volume step is not remembered when the power cord is removed. Then the SCD-025 will initiate in the volume step as it is defined in the V.INIT sub-menu. BRIGHT Change the brightness of the display any step between 0 and 3. INPUTS Change settings for each input. INPUT X Change the settings of input X. FIXED Lock and unlock the volume by switching between FIX ON/FIX OFF. SET FIX Set the volume of input X to a fixed db step. (Input X is now locked to a db step and can not be adjusted with the volume control) ADJUST Adjust the fixed db step to any step between -99 and +12 db. This function is only available when FIX ON is selected. OFFSET Select an offset- gain, between -12 and 12 db, for input X. This function is only available when FIX OFF is selected TEXT Choose a name for input X. OUTPUT Change between XLR, or RCA out.

17 3. operation MENU LEAVE SCD-025 The menu structure INPUT DRIVE S/PDIF 2 S/PDIF 1 USB ** VOLUME SETUP * ** -84,0 / 0,0 BACK BP VOL PHASE DATA RESET V.INIT BP ON / BP OFF INV OFF / INV ON RESET NO / RESET YES REMEMBER BACK * The Volume is Bypassed as a standard (BP ON). ** The menu items VOLUME and V.INIT become visible when the Volume Bypass is turned off. (BP OFF). * ** ADJUST is visible with FIX ON ** ** OFFSET is visible with FIX OFF 3. operation & service VOL.STEP -99 db / +0 db BRIGHT 0 / 3 INPUTS BACK S/PDIF 2 BACK S/PDIF 1 USB DRIVE ** ** FIXED OFFSET * ** BACK ADJUST SET FIX -12 db / +12 db -99 db / 0 db FIX ON / FIX OFF OUTPUT XLR OUT / RCA OUT TEXT List with products

18 3. operation Installing the Vitus Audio USB Audio Interface The SCD-025 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 Installing the driver Before you install the driver on your pc make sure that the SCD-025 is connected to a power source and the PC and the SCD-025 have to be connected with an USB cable. On the CD you can find the installation files for the different operating systems mentioned before. The digital source must have one of the following samplefrequencies. 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%

19 3. operation Setting up the Media player. We recommend that you use a media player that can be set to have its output in Kernelstreaming mode. Do not use Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player does not support Kernel Streaming. The output of the mediaplayer has to be set to Kernel streaming and Vitus Audio Interface. Always close the mediaplayer program before connecting or disconnecting the SCD-025 to the computer. Kernel Streaming Kernel Streaming or Direct Kernel streaming (Direct KS) is a technique that supports kernel-mode processing of streamed data. It enables efficient real-time streaming for multimedia devices such as sound cards and TV tuner cards. Kernel streaming allows a device driver to create Direct Show-like filters and pins in kernel mode, providing access to hardware, lower latency communication and still be used within a Direct Show filter graph. 3. operation In chapter 7 we will show how to set up Foobar2000 a free mediaplayer.

20 3. operation Installing the USB driver on windows XP 1 Put the CD in your computer and double click on the CD icon. 2 WinXP. On the cd enter the folder named WinXP and doubleclick the file named Setup Software installation. Press Next. 4 Software installation. Press next when the driver has been installed. 5 Hardware installation. Press Continue Anyway when the following warning appears.

21 3. operation 6 Software installation. The drive has been installed correctly when this window is shown. Press Finish 7 Device manager. You can check if the driver has been installed correctly. Go to Kontrolpanel > System > Hardware > Device manager. The driver can now be found under Sound, video and game controllers 8 Control panel. The driver has been installed and it can be used as a sound card that can send sound through the USB-port. To edit the settings go to Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices 3. operation 9 Sounds and Audio Devices properties. Here you can change the settings for every Audio Device.

22 3. operation Installing the USB driver on windows Vista/7 1 Put the CD in your computer and double click on the CD icon. 2 Win7. On the cd enter the folder named Win7 and double click the file named Setup Software installation. Press Next. 4 Software installation. Press next when the driver has been installed. 5 Windows security. Press Install when the following warning appears.

23 3. operation 6 Software installation. The drive has been installed correctly when this window is shown. Press Finish 7 Device manager. You can check if the driver has been installed correctly. Go to Kontrolpanel > System > Hardware > Device manager. The driver can now be found under Sound, video and game controllers 8 Control panel. The driver has been installed and it can be used as a sound card that can send sound through the USB-port. To edit the settings go to Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices 3. operation 9 Sounds and Audio Devices properties. Here you can change the settings for every Audio Device.

24 4. operation & service Safety notice The Vitus Audio SCD-025 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 SCD-025 show signs of malfunction, then please contact your dealer or Vitus Audio. 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 SCD-025 show signs of malfunction, please contact your dealer or Vitus Audio. Mains supply voltage Any unit may be set for operation in 100V, 115V or 230V AC. 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.

25 4. operation & service Mains fuses The mains fuses are accessible from the outside of the amplifier. You will find the mains fuses just below the power inlet. If the fuses blow, then you can easily replace them. The fuses only blow on the occurrence of power surges or if there is a fault in the unit. Normally power surges cause no other damage other than blowing the fuses. When the fuses blow repeatedly on replacement, then the unit most likely has a malfunction. In case of malfunction the unit must be returned to Vitus Audio for repair. Fuse type: 230V : 20 x 5mm 500mA T - LBC fuse (Time lag fuse) V : 20 x 5mm 1 A T - LBC fuse (Time lag fuse) Replacing the fuses with fuses of a type and rating different from the original fuses, might result in damage to the unit and injury to you (the user). Damage to the unit as a result of wrongly replacing the mains fuse, will invalidate the guarantee. For an explanation of how to replace the fuse see Replacing a blown fuse chapter operation & service

26 4. operation & service Replacing a blown fuse REMOVE THE POWER CABLE In the following steps we will show you how to replace a blown fuse. 1 Take a small flat bladed screwdriver and place it under the fuse carrier 2 Open the fuse carrier. 3 Pull out the fuse carrier. 4 Remove the blown fuse(s). 5 Fit new fuses into the fuse carrier. Figure 9 Replacing a blown fuse

27 4. operation & service 6 Positioned the new fuses straight-up in the fuse carrier. 7 Push the fuse carrier back into the back of the SCD The fuse carrier is in place when you hear CLICK. 4. operation & service Figure 9 Replacing a blown fuse

28 4. operation & service Securing the CD-Drive During transport the cd-drive has to be secured.to protect the suspention and the cd-drive against heavy shocks. Use the foam that you stored after unpacking the SCD-025. In the following 6 steps we will show you how to secure the cddrive. The cd-drive has been mounted on a suspention.this suspention can become damaged during transport if the drive is not secured.

29 4. operation & service 1 Remove the puck. 2 Place the foam. 3 Place the foam as indicated by the dotted line. 4. operation & service 4 Foam piece placed correctly. 5 Close the lid 6 The cd drive is now secured for transport.

30 5. warranty Warranty Warranty Statement (modified to fit Vitus Audio) 1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS LIMITED WARRANTY Vitus Audio warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser or no later than five (5) years from the date of shipment to the authorized Vitus Audio cooperating partner, whichever comes first, excepting any cosmetic damage to chassis parts. (See 6) 2. CONDITIONS This Warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations. The Warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owner s manual, abused, or misused, damaged by accident or neglect or in being transported, or the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with by anyone other than Vitus Audio or authorized Vitus Audio repair center. The product must be packed in its original box and returned to Vitus Audio or an authorized repair center by the customer at his or her sole expense. Vitus Audio will pay return freight of its choice. IMPORTANT! A returned product MUST be accompanied by a written description of the defect and a photocopy of the original purchase receipt. This receipt must clearly list model and serial number, date of purchase, the name and address of the purchaser and authorized dealer and the price paid by the purchaser. Vitus Audio reserves the right to modify the design of any product without obligation to purchasers of previously manufactured products and to change the prices or specifications of any product without notice or obligation to any person. 3. REMEDY In the event the above product fails to meet the above Warranty and the above conditions have been met, the purchaser s sole remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be to return the product to Vitus Audio or an authorized Vitus Audio repair center where the defect will be rectified without charge for parts and labor, except chassis parts. (See 6) 4. LIMITED TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Warranty is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser of the covered product and shall not be transferred to a subsequent purchaser of the product. 5. DURATION OF WARRANTY This Warranty expires on the third (3rd) year anniversary of the date of purchase or no later than the fifth (5th) anniversary of the date of shipment to the authorized Vitus Audio cooperating partner, whichever comes first.

31 5. warranty 6. CHASSIS Damage or cosmetic defects are not warranted. 7. DEMONSTRATION EQUIPMENT Equipment used by an authorized cooperating partner for demonstration purposes is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment to the authorized cooperating partner. After the first year, demo equipment needing warranty service must be packed in its original box and returned to Vitus Audio by the cooperating partner at his or hers sole expense. Vitus Audio will pay return freight of its choice. A returned product must be accompanied by a written description of the defect on a VITUS AUDIO RETURNED GOODS AUTHORIZATION form. Dealer-owned demonstration equipment sold at retail within three (3) years of date from shipment to the dealer is warranted to the first retail customer to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of the three (3) Year Limited Warranty remaining (as measured from the date of shipment of the equipment to the Vitus Audio partner. In the event warranty service is needed under these conditions, the owner of the equipment must provide a copy of his purchase receipt, fulfilling the requirements described under 2. Conditions above. The product must be packed in its original box, and returned to Vitus Audio or an authorized Vitus Audio repair center by the customer at his or her sole expense. Vitus Audio will pay return freight of its choice. 8. MISCELLANEOUS Any implied warranties relating to the above product shall be limited to the duration of this warranty. The warranty does not extend to any incidental or consequential costs or damages to the purchaser. Some countries do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country. 9. WARRANTOR Inquiries regarding the above Limited Warranty may be sent to the following address: AVA Group A/S Sandgaardsvej 31, Birk DK7400 Herning Denmark Att.: Customer Service 5. warranty

32 5. warranty 10. WARRENTY OUTSIDE DANMARK Vitus Audio has authorized distribution in many countries in the world. In each country, the authorized importing retailer or distributor has accepted the responsibility for warranty of products sold by that retailer or distributor. Warranty service should normally be obtained from the importing retailer or distributor from whom purchased your product. In the unlikely event of service required beyond the capabilities of the importer, Vitus Audio will fulfill the conditions of the warranty. Such products must be returned at the owner s expense to the Vitus Audio factory, together with a photocopy of the bill of sale for that product, a detailed description of the problem, and any other information necessary return shipment. In many cases the retailer your purchased the product from, will handle this for you. 11. FURTHER INFORMATION Should you have any further questions related to our warranty please contact us at the following info@ vitusaudio.com

33 6. specifications SCD-025 Specifications INPUT USB S/PDIF AES/EBU Available Sensitivity 2 VRMS 2 VRMS Impedance 75 Ω 75 Ω OUTPUT XLR Analog RCA Analog Available 1 (L+R) 1 (L+R) 1 S/PDIF Sensitivity 6 VRMS 2 VRMS 2 VRMS Impedance 75Ω 75Ω 75Ω Frequency response +800KHz +800KHz Signal to noise ratio < 110dB < 110dB < 110dB THD + noise < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,01% DRIVE POWER CONSUMPTION Standby Philips CDPro2LF (modified) 2W DAC Master Clock Frequency tolerance Digital Audio Input Sample rate Resolution USB Class MHz +/- 20 ppm KHz 24 bit A/B Digital Audio Output Standard AES/EBU / SP-DIF xrca) Sample rate Resolution DIMENSIONS Hight With Depth 192 KHz 24 bit 130 cm 435 cm 430 cm 6. specifications Operation 20W Weight ~26 Kg

34 6. specifications SCD-025 device overview The body of the SCD-025 is constructed of anodized aluminium. 430 Material: anodized aluminium. Dimensions (H x W x D): 130 x 435 x 430 Weight: 26 KG

35 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation Example 1 Changing input. SCD-O 5 The SCD-025 has 4 inputs. USB, S/PDIF 1 and 2, and DRIVE. When you connect a digital source to the SCD-025 then you have to change the input in the menu. In this example we will change the input from DRIVE to USB. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the INPUT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and select settings. MENU SCD-025 Left front panel. LEAVE INPUT DRIVE S/PDIF S/PDIF USB 3. Scroll backward in the menu. The input is now set to USB. 7. examples

36 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation Example 2 Changing the output volume. Only use this option when the SCD-025 is connected to an amplifier without volume control. MENU SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front panel. The VOLUME submenu becomes available when the volume control is turned off. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the VOLUME submenu, using the function buttons on the left front LEAVE INPUT VOLUME -4O.O -3O.O VOLUME 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and selectsettings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. In the VOLUME submenu you can change the output volume The initial volume step is as a standard set to -40. Set the volume step to -30 using the and the buttons. Press and leave the menu..

37 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation Example 3 Volume bypass off. (turning the volume control on) SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front panel. When the SCD-025 is connected to an amplifier with volume control, then we recommend that you leave the volume control of the SCD- 025 turned off (bypassing the volume control). When you turn the volume bypass off, the submenus VOLUME and V.INIT will become available. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the BP OFF/ BP ON submenu, using the function buttons on the left front MENU LEAVE INPUT VOLUME SETUP BACK BP VOL BP ON BP OFF BP VOL 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and selectsettings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. 7. examples

38 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation Example 4 Inverting the phase of the output signal. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the PHASE submenu, using the function buttons on the left front 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and selectsettings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. In the PHASE submenu you can invert the phase of the output signal. MENU SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front panel. LEAVE INPUT VOLUME SETUP BACK BP VOL PHASE INV OFF INV ON PHASE

39 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation Example 5 Restoring the settings of the SCD-025 Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the RESET submenu, using the function buttons on the left front 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and select settings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. Enter the RESET submenu. The display now shows RESET NO. Press the button. The display now shows RESET YES. Press the button. The settings of the SCD-025 have now been restored. The SCD-025 now automatically goes into standby mode. MENU SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front panel. LEAVE INPUT VOLUME SETUP BACK BP VOL PHASE DATA RESET RESET NO RESET YES 7. examples

40 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation Example 6 Setting the initial volume step. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the V.INIT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and select settings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. In the V.INIT submenu you can adjust the initial volume step. This is the volume step the SCD-025 starts up in when it leaves standby mode. The initial volume step is as a standard set to -40. MENU SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front panel. LEAVE INPUT VOLUME SETUP BACK BP VOL PHASE DATA RESET V.INIT REMEMBER BACK VOL.STEP -4O -3O VOL.STEP Set the volume step to -30 using the and the buttons. Press and leave the menu. Next time you turn on the SCD-025, it will initialize in volume step -30 db.

41 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation Example 7 Changing brightness from 1 to 2. The standard setting for brightness is 1. MENU SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front panel. In this example we will show you how to set the brightness to 2. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the BRIGHTNESS submenu, using the function buttons on the left front LEAVE INPUT VOLUME SETUP BACK 1. Scroll forward in the menu. BP VOL PHASE 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and select settings. DATA RESET V.INIT 3. Scroll backward in the menu. Enter the BRIGHTNESS submenu The display now shows 1. Press the button. The brightness is now set to 2. Press to leave the. BRIGHTNESS submenu.the new brightness level is now saved. BRIGHT 1 2 BRIGHT 7. examples

42 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation MENU Example 8 Set the volume of S/PDIF 2 to a fixed volume step of 0.0 db. You can set the volume of an input to a fixed db step. The input is then locked to this db step and can not be adjusted with the volume control. The following example illustrates how to fix the volume step of Input 4 to 0 db. SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front panel. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the INPUT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and selectsettings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. Input X is now locked to the chosen db step and can not be adjusted with the volume control. If you want to set FIX OFF, then repeate the sequence of the example and select FIX OFF. LEAVE INPUT VOLUME SETUP BACK BP VOL PHASE DATA RESET V.INIT BRIGHT INPUTS BACK S/PDIF 2 BACK FIXED BACK ADJUST SET FIX FIX ON SET FIX ADJUST -4O O.O ADJUST

43 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation MENU Example 9 Changing the offsetgain of input S/PDIF 2. You can set different offsetvalues for the different inputs. You actually adjust the gain of one individual input. This reduces the differences in output volume, when you switch from one input to another. The offset-value can be set from -12 db to +12 db. First select FIX OFF. You cannot change the offset gain with FIX ON selected. The following example illustrates how to change the offset-values: The signal on the source using input S/PDIF 2 is 3dB higher than the signal on the source using input S/PDIF 1. We will reduce the differences in volume between the inputs by lowering the offset gain of S/PDIF 2 with 3dB. SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front panel. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the INPUT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and selectsettings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. The amplifier now automatically turns the volume up or down when you change between inputs. Figure 12 Example 6 RP-101 LEAVE INPUT VOLUME SETUP BACK BP VOL PHASE DATA RESET V.INIT BRIGHT INPUTS BACK S/PDIF 2 BACK FIXED OFFSET O.O 3.O OFFSET 7. examples

44 7. examples operation Example 10 Changing the name of S/PDIF 2 to DVD. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the TEXT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and selectsettings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. In the TEXT submenu you will find a list of predefined names, that you can choose from. Scroll through the list using the and the buttons. Select the name DVD using the button. The name of S/PDIF 2 has now been changed from S/PDIF 2 to DVD. Leave the TEXT submenu. MENU Figure 12 Example 6 RP-101 LEAVE INPUT VOLUME SETUP BACK BP VOL PHASE DATA RESET V.INIT BRIGHT INPUTS BACK S/PDIF 2 BACK FIXED OFFSET TEXT S/PDIF DVD TEXT When you leave the Menu Mode the display will show DVD.

45 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation Example 11 Changing the name of input USB to LAPTOP If you want to use an inputname that is not in the predefined list, then it is possible to manually add a name to the list. In the text- menu it is possible to change the name of the input. This is done by using the following buttons from the right front: 1. Change selected character. 2. MUTE Go to the next character in the display. 3. Change selected character.. We will now change the inputname USB to LAPTOP (Not in the predefined list). Continue from the TEXT sub-menu in the previous example. The display is showing INPUT 1 Press MUTE (The first character in the display starts blinking) Press or until the first character has the value you want. Press MUTE (The second character in the display starts blinking) Press MUTE when the last character in the display is blinking. The new device name is now saved, and then you can leave the TEXT sub-menu. USB.SB LSB L.B LAB LA. LAP LAP. LAPT LAPT. LAPTO SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front panel. MENU MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE When you are editing the Input name, then you can save the changes at any time. You do this by pressing the button LAPTO. LAPTOP TEXT MUTE 7. examples

46 PLAY MENU STANDBY STOP NEXT PREV 7. examples operation Example 12 Setting the output to be RCA. SCD-O 5 SCD-025 Left front panel. Outputs 1 and 2 are standard set to XLR. If you want to use the RCA output then you have to change this in the menu. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the OUTPUT submenu, using the function buttons on the left front 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit submenus and select settings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. Enter the OUTPUT submenu and navigate to OUT 2 (output 2) Select RCA out. Output 2 is now set to be RCA. MENU LEAVE INPUT VOLUME SETUP OUTPUT XLR OUT RCA OUT OUTPUT

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48 7. examples installing software Installing a media player Foobar Download Foobar2000. from 2 Install Foobar. Install Foobar Download Download the component foo_out_ks from foobar2000.org/components/ view/foo_out_ks.. You need this to set Foobar2000 to Kernel-streaming mode. 4 Winrar. Now extract the component (using winrar for example). Remember where you extracted the component to, you will need to find it later on. You can also extract it to your desktop. 5 Foobar2000. Open Foobar2000. Go to File > Preferences. 6 Foobar2000. Go to Components > Install. Update the component library of Foobar2000 with the new component.

49 7. examples installing software 7 Foobar2000. Go to the component and select it. Sometimes Foobar2000 can not see the component. You can then type the component name: foo_out_ks.ddl and then press open. Alternatively you can close Foobar2000 and go to C/Programs/foobar2000/ components. Then you can drag and drop the component, from the location where you extracted it to, into the components folder. 8 Foobar2000. Press apply Master Clock IN 1 SPDIF 2 Made in Denmark by Vitus Audio A/S SP PUSH 2 NEUTRIK 1 9 Foobar2000. Press OK 10 Connect. Connect the SCD-025 and the computer. Turn the SCD-025 on. Now we can set the output to send through the USB port Foobar2000. Go to 1. File > Preferences 2. Playback > Output Pick KS: Vitus Audio-USB Audio Interface from the list of devices. 3. Press OK Music played in Foobar2000 will now be send to the SCD examples

50 7. examples connecting devices Connecting devices 1 The SCD-025 is connected to a 3rd party Amplifier. The turntable and the SCD-025 have a difference in output volume. The 3rd party amplifier does not have the option to adjust the gain of the respective inputs. We correct the difference in volume output by adjusting the volume output of the SCD-025. Vitus Audio products Signature Series SCD-025 3rd. party products Turntable Amplifier Speakers Volume control on.

51 7. examples connecting devices Connecting devices 2 The SCD-025 is connected to an SL-102. The SL-102 is controlling the volume so the volume control of the SCD-025 is turned off (volume bypass). Vitus Audio products Signature Series SCD-025 SL-102 SP-102 SS-102 SM-101 SM-101 Volume bypass (volume control off) 3rd. party products Turntable Speakers Media Center 7. examples

52 7. examples connecting devices Connecting devices 3 The SCD-025 has a PC connected to the USB input. The SCD-025 functions as a DAC. Vitus Audio products Signature Series SCD-025 SL-102 SS-102 3rd. party products Laptop Speakers SCD as DAC

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