RCD-100. Owner s Manual

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1 RCD-100 Owner s Manual

2 2 RCD-100 Version 1

3 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. RCD-100 Version 1 3

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5 table of contents on a personal note Certificate from the creator Foreword introduction About this manual Introduction to the Reference Series getting started What s in the box Turning the RCD-100 on and off..11 Volume control connecting RCD-100 rear panel Connecting the RCD operation Philips RC5 remote Codes for the remote operation modes Functions left front Functions right front RCD-010 The menu structure operation & service Safety notice Mains supply voltage Maintenance Securing the CD-drive Mains fuse Replacing a blown fuse warranty Warranty specifications RC100 measurements RCD-100 Specifications examples operation Example Example Example Example examples connecting devices Connecting devices pictures RCD-100 Front RCD-100 Version 1 5

6 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. 6 RCD-100 Version 1

7 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 RCD-100 Version 1 7

8 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. 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. Important information is presented like this. Ignoring this information may cause damage to you or the unit. Damage coused to the unit by ignoring this information might invalidate the warranty. 8 RCD-100 Version 1

9 introduction 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. This amplifier 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. RCD-100 Version 1 9

10 1. getting started What s in the box Brochure Foam top 1 Philips RC5 remote Remote spare battery RCD-010 RCD-010 Manual Vitus Audio Brochure Manual Power Cable Puck Foam top 2 Philips RC5 remote Remote spare battery Power Cord Foam Sides 6 pieces Puck Foam top 1 RCD-100 CD-drive securing foam 2 pieces Foam top 2 Foam Sides 6 pieces CD-lid securing foam 2 pieces Foam bottom Foam bottom Box Box Figure 1 Box exploded view * See securing the cd-drive in chapter RCD-100 Version 1

11 1. getting started Turning the RCD-100 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. Volume control Be aware, that for safety reasons the volume control by default is turned on, and is set to 60.0 db. When you use the CD-player together with a preamplifier or integrated amplifier, it is recommended that you bypass the volume control of the CDplayer. 1. getting started 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. To bypass the volume control of the CD-player, read the section Volume bypass mode in the example in chapter 7. RCD-100 Version 1 11

12 2. connecting RCD-100 rear panel Outputs Ground/Earth Output. S/PDIF (XLR) Output RCA (R+L) Output XLR (R+L) Ground S/PDIF (XLR) out XLR out (L+R) RCA out (L+R) 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. Inputs. Input USB Input S/PDIF (XLR) Power USB b (male) XLR in Power Figure 4 Plugs 12 RCD-100 Version 1

13 2. connecting USB PUSH S/PDIF IN NEUTRIK S/PDIF OUT XLR Right RCA Right RCA Left XLR Left MODEL RCD-100 VOLTS 50 / 60 Hz SERIAL No. GND/EARTH MAINS 2. connecting Figure 5 RCD-100 Rear panel. Fuse USB in XLR in XLR out XLR out RCA out RCA out XLR out Ground Power RCD-100 Version 1 13

14 3. operation Philips RC5 remote Codes for the remote The remote uses the RC5- standard for sending commands to the SCD-010. Functions of the remote The following codes are used: Pause Fast backward Previous track AB start/stop Repeat CD Standby Select track Mute Stop Fast forward Next track 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 MUTE RCD-100 Version 1

15 3. operation INPUT MENU SELECT RL- 101 MUTE STANDBY Figure 6 RCD-100 Front panel. The SCD-010 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-010 are deactivated. The SCD-010 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-010 and use the SCD-010 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% 176,4 khz...+/-3% 192,0 khz...+/-3% 3. operation & service RCD-100 Version 1 15

16 INPUT MENU STANDBY SELECT MUTE 3. operation R L Figure 7 RCD-100 Left front panel. 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. SELECT 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 16 RCD-100 Version 1

17 INPUT MENU STANDBY SELECT MUTE 3. operation RL Figure 8 RCD-100 Right front panel. Functions right front. Normal mode In normal mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons available on the right front: Digital input mode In normal mode there are 3 basic functions/buttons available on the right front: 3. operation 1. STOP Stop playback. 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. RCD-100 Version 1 17

18 3. operation RCD-010 The menu structure The elements in the menu. MENU LEAVE INPUT Switch between inputs 1 2, and drive. LOGO Turn the logo on or of. INPUT LOGO USB S/PDIF DRIVE LOGO OFF / LOGO ON BRIGHT Change the brightness of the display any step between 0 and 3. SW.ver Shows the software version of the SCD-010. BRIGHT 0 / 3 SW ver ver.5.0 PHASE INV. ON / INV. OFF PHASE Turn phase inversion on or off. 18 RCD-100 Version 1

19 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. 4. operation & service RCD-100 Version 1 19

20 4. operation & service Securing the CD-drive During transport the CD-drive has to be secured so that it is protected against heavy shocks. Use the 2 pieces of foam that you stored after unpacking the RCD Remove the puck 2 Place the 2 foam pieces 3 Place the foam pieces next to the edge indicated by the red line 5 Close the lid 6 The cd drive is now secured for transport. 20 RCD-100 Version 1

21 4. operation & service Mains fuse The mains fuse is accessible from the outside of the amplifier. You will find the mains fuse, just below the power inlet. If the fuse blows, then you can easily replace it. The fuse only blows 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 fuse. When the fuse blows 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: 20x5mm 6,3A(230V) / 10A(115V) / 12A(100V) F HRC fuse Replacing the fuse with a fuse of a type and rating different from the original fuse, 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 pages operation & service RCD-100 Version 1 21

22 4. operation & service Replacing a blown fuse REMOVE THE POWER CABLE In the following 10 steps we will show you how to replace a blown fuse. 1 The fuse carrier is placed on the back under the power connector 2 Put two fingers around the fuse carrier. 3 Pull the fuse carrier out. 4 There is a spare fuse available in the fuse carrier. 5 Flip the fuse out using a pointy object (a pen for example). Figure 10 Replacing a blown fuse 22 RCD-100 Version 1

23 4. operation & service Use the blown fuse to flip the spare fuse out of the fuse carrier. Take the blown fuse out of the fuse carrier. Take the spare fuse out of the fuse carrier. Throw the blown fuse away. Done 4. operation & service 9 Place the spare fuse in the fuse carrier. 10 Click the fuse in place. Push the fuse carrier back into the machine. RCD-100 Version 1 23

24 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 24 RCD-100 Version 1

25 5. warranty partner, whichever comes first. 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 RCD-100 Version 1 25

26 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 26 RCD-100 Version 1

27 INPUT MENU STANDBY SELECT MUTE 6. specifications RC100 measurements 425 mm Front panel: Anodized Aluminium Body: Powder coated Aluminium Total weight: 12 KG 375 mm 85 mm 100 mm 90 mm 435 mm 6. specifications RCD-100 Version 1 27

28 6. specifications RCD-100 Specifications INPUT USB S/PDIF Available 1 1 Sensitivity Impedance OUTPUT XLR Analog RCA Analog Available 1 (L+R) 1 (L+R) 1 S/PDIF Sensitivity 6 VRMS 2 VRMS 2 VRMS Impedance 75KΩ 75KΩ 75KΩ Frequency response +800KHz +800KHz 2 VRMS 75 Ω Signal to noise ratio > 110dB > 110dB > 110dB THD + noise > 0,01% > 0,01% > 0,01% 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 192 KHz 24 bit DRIVE POWER CONSUMPTION Philips CDPro2LF (modified) DIMENSIONS Hight With 100 cm 435 cm Standby 2W Depth 377 cm Operation 20W Weight ~12 Kg 28 RCD-100 Version 1

29 INPUT MENU STANDBY SELECT MUTE 7. examples operation Example 1 Change input. R L You can change the input. You can choose between RCA1 XLR IN and DRIVE. MENU Figure 7. RCD-100 Left front panel. We will show you how you can change the input from DRIVE to XLR IN. 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 SELECT submenus and selectsettings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. SELECT SELECT LEAVE INPUT RCA XLR IN INPUT 7. appendix RCD-100 Version 1 29

30 INPUT MENU STANDBY SELECT MUTE 7. examples operation Example 2 Turning logo off. R L Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the LOGO submenu, using the function buttons on the left front MENU Figure 7. RCD-100 Left front panel. 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and select settings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. Enter the OUTPUT submenu. The display now shows Output 2. Press the SELECT button. The display now shows OUTPUT 2. leave the menu. The output is now set to output two. SELECT SELECT LEAVE INPUT LOGO LOGO OFF LOGO 30 RCD-100 Version 1

31 INPUT MENU STANDBY SELECT MUTE 7. examples operation Example 3 Changing brightness from 1 to 2. R L As a standard the brightness is set to 1. MENU Figure 7. RCD-100 Left front panel. Press the MENU button to enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the BRIGHTNESS submenu, using the function buttons on the left front 1. Scroll forward in the menu. 2. MENU/ Enter & Exit SELECT submenus and select settings. SELECT SELECT LEAVE INPUT LOGO BRIGHT 1 2 BRIGHT Figure 18 Example 8 Setting brightness 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 SELECT to leave the. BRIGHTNESS submenu.the new brightness level is now saved. 7. appendix RCD-100 Version 1 31

32 INPUT MENU STANDBY SELECT MUTE 7. examples operation Example 4 Inverting the phase of the output signal. R L 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 SELECT submenus and selectsettings. 3. Scroll backward in the menu. In the PHASE submenu you can invert the phase of the output signal. MENU SELECT SELECT Figure 7. RCD-100 Left front panel. LEAVE INPUT LOGO BRIGHT SW VER PHASE INV.ON PHASE 32 RCD-100 Version 1

33 7. examples connecting devices Connecting devices RCD-100 as DAC The Media Center is connected to the RCD-100. The RCD-100 is used as a DAC. Units RCD-100 RS-100 RP-101 RCD-100 Speakers Media Center Turntable RCD-100 as DAC 7. appendix Figure 26 RCD-100 as DAC RCD-100 Version 1 33

34 8. pictures RCD-100 Front Picture 1 RCD-100 front 34 RCD-100 Version 1

35 8. pictures RCD-100 Version 1 35

36 Handcrafted in Denmark v i t u s a u d i o AVA Group A/S (Vitus Audio), Sandgaardsvej 31, DK-7400 Herning, Denmark, Phone: , Fax: info@vitusaudio.com, web site: