DCS LINA Manuel utilisateur
LINA Network DAC
User Guide
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Your guide to LINA
This User Guide is designed to help you experience the full
potential of your dCS LINA Network DAC.
Inside, you’ll find advice on how to set up, install, use and care
for your system. We ask that you read it carefully before
getting started. If you require further information or support,
you can contact us at dcsaudio.com/contact.
We hope you enjoy listening, and are delighted to welcome
you to the dCS community.
LINA Network DAC User Guide
Document information
Published on: 16/03/2022
Document ID: DCS321671 - Rev1.0
Copyright
Copyright © 2022 Data Conversion Systems Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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.
dCS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd. Company registered in England No. 2072115.
This product incorporates the following dCS proprietary technology: Ring DAC™
dCS and Ring DAC™are registered trademarks of Data Conversion Systems Ltd.
Other product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies, and are the
property of their owners. They are used only for explanation, without intent to infringe.
Intended purpose
This document advises users how to set up, use and configure the product.
Conventions in this document
This document uses the following safety notices and tips:
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate injury, damage the
product, or lead to loss of data.
NOTICE
Indicates an important situation which, if not avoided, may seriously impair operations.
Additional information relating to the current section.
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Contents
Safety 6
Getting started 8
What's in the box 8
Where to place the LINA Network DAC 8
Recommended cables and connectors 8
Overview 10
Front 10
Rear 12
Setting up 16
Connecting the power supply 16
Switching the unit on and off 16
Connecting the LINA range 17
Connecting audio source equipment 19
Connecting integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers 21
Connecting to your network 21
Connecting a computer 22
Clocking 23
Using Power Link 25
dCSMosaic 26
Using the LINA Network DAC 27
Changing the source input 27
Playing music with Apple AirPlay 27
Playing music with Spotify Connect 28
Playing music from streaming services 28
About MQA files 28
Using Roon 29
Playing music from a USB storage device 29
Settings 31
Navigating the menu 31
Menu overview 32
Changing the shortcut buttons 33
Changing the crossfeed setting 33
Changing the PCM filter 34
Changing the DSD filter 34
Changing the upsampling mode 35
Changing the absolute phase of analogue outputs 35
Setting the clocking sync mode 35
Enabling and disabling Dual AES 36
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Setting the USB audio class 36
Enabling and disabling the buffer 37
Changing the line output level 38
Turning off the display 38
Changing the display brightness 38
Resetting to factory conditions 38
Testing for swapped channels 39
Conditioning the unit 39
Viewing information about the unit 40
Updating the software 40
Maintenance 41
Replacing a blown mains fuse 41
Cleaning the unit 42
Specifications 43
Support 45
Limited warranty 46
General information 46
Warranty exclusions 46
Obtaining service 47
Operating conditions 47
Compliance 48
Product label 48
FCC compliance statement 49
EU Declaration of Conformity 49
Korea Class B compliance statement 50
Made for iPhone® and iPad® 50
Works with Apple Airplay 50
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Safety
To prevent personal injury or damage to the unit, read the following safety messages before
use.
CAUTION
Read and comply with all safety messages and instructions in this document.
• Follow the cleaning instructions in this document.
• Only install the unit according to the instructions in this document.
• Do not spill liquid on the unit or allow it to get wet.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources.
• Use only the attachments and accessories specified by dCS.
CAUTION
To prevent the risk of electric shock and ensure the best audio performance, connect
the unit to mains earth (ground) using the correct power cable.
• A grounding type plug has two blades and a grounding prong, which is
provided for safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, contact
a qualified electrician.
• Do not use the power cable if it is damaged.
• If this unit is not being used for a long period of time, disconnect the unit
from the power supply.
• During lightning storms, disconnect the unit from the power supply to
prevent power surges.
CAUTION
The safety covers on the unit protect you from electric shock.
• Do not remove the safety covers from the unit.
• If you do remove the safety covers from the unit, it invalidates the warranty.
NOTICE
If the unit is damaged, do not use it and contact a qualified service engineer. Possible
causes of damage to the unit include the following:
• Liquid is spilled on the unit.
• A heavy object falls on the unit.
• The unit is exposed to rain or moisture.
• The unit is dropped.
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NOTICE
Damage caused to the unit by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a malfunctioning mains
regenerator is not covered by the warranty.
• We do not recommend the use of mains regenerators.
• If you want to use a mains regenerator with variable voltage and frequency, set
the voltage to match your local voltage. Set the frequency to either 50Hz or 60Hz.
• Do not change the output voltage of the mains generator while it is connected to
the unit.
NOTICE
If the unit is cold and is moved into a warm room, condensation may form inside the unit.
Condensation may interfere with the normal operation of the unit. If the unit has been kept
somewhere cold, remove all packaging and leave it for 1-2 hours before using it to allow it
to reach room temperature.
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Getting started
What's in the box
The box contains the following items:
dCS LINA Network DAC Power cable (2m) 2x XLR cable (0.5m)
Ethernet cable (2m) Power Link cable (0.5m) Getting Started Guide
Spotify flyer Welcome letter Display cleaning cloth
If an item is missing from the box, contact your fulfilment centre.
We recommend that you keep the original packaging of the unit. If you need to order
replacement packaging, contact your fulfilment centre.
Where to place the LINA Network DAC
To get the best sound quality:
• You can stack units vertically or place them next to each other.
• Ensure you can easily connect LINA Network DAC to other units of your system.
• If units are stacked vertically, place the bottom unit on a firm, vibration-free base.
To prevent overheating, we recommend that you leave some space around the units
to allow for ventilation.
Recommended cables and connectors
We recommend the following cables and connectors for use with the unit. We supply
"commercial" cables with the unit, but you can use cables and connectors of your preferred
quality.
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NOTICE
Heavy or inflexible power cables may damage the power socket on the unit.
Some “audiophile” cables have unusual grounding or screening arrangements, or
they don't have the correct characteristic impedance. If you have difficulty using
such cables but the problem disappears when you use standard cables, contact
your cable manufacturer.
Digital inputs
Input Recommended cable and connector
AES / EBU 110Ωscreened, twisted pair cables fitted with one male 3way XLR connector and one
female 3way XLR connector.
Word Clock
/ SPDIF
BNC
75Ωcoax cables fitted with BNC connectors.
SPDIF RCA 75Ωcoax cables fitted with RCA phono connectors.
Toslink Toslink fibre-optic cables.
Network RJ45 Ethernet cable.
USB Standard screened USB 2.0 cable fitted with one type ‘A’ connector and one type ‘B’
connector. The internal screen must be connected at both ends.
The Word Clock sockets require a simple DC-coupled connection. If you use
capacitor-coupled cables or cables with built-in networks, the interfaces may not
work correctly.
Analogue outputs
Output Recommended cable and connector
Balanced
output
Screened, twisted pair cables fitted with one male 3way XLR connector and one
female 3way XLR connector.
Unbalanced
outputs
Coax cables fitted with RCA phono connectors.
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Overview
Front
Item Description
1Display Displays menus and information about the current input, for example, track name
and artist.
2Touch
button
Tap to select the option shown in the display above the button.
• On the home screen, tap to use the assigned shortcut.
• In a menu, tap to move up a level or exit the menu.
3Touch
button
Tap to select the option shown in the display above the button.
• On the home screen, tap to use the assigned shortcut.
• In a menu, tap to go to the previous page.
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Power
button
To switch on or enter sleep mode, press briefly.
To switch off, press and hold until POWEROFF is displayed.
5Touch
button
Tap to select the option shown in the display above the button.
• On the home screen, tap to use the assigned shortcut.
• In a menu, tap to go to the next page.
6Touch
button
Tap to select the option shown in the display above the button.
• On the home screen, tap to open the main menu. Touch and hold to change the
function of the three shortcut buttons.
►
For more information, see "Changing the shortcut buttons" on page33.
• In a menu, tap to select a menu item or change a setting.
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