consonance CDS8 Music Player User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Consonance
Table of Contents
Reference CDS8 Music Player
User Guide
CDS8 Music Player
Warning：
Water and moisture: This device should not be used near water ( as per
example, near a bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement or
swimming pool ).
Care should be taken such that objects do not have the opportunity to fall,
and that liquid is never spilled onto or into the device enclosure through
openings.
Power Sources: This device must be connected to a mains power source in
strict accordance with the supplied product owners manual. Please verify that
the AC mains voltage specified in the product manual matches those requirements
indicated on the unit and the AC voltage provided to your location by the
power company. The product MUST be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
Power Cords: We provides a power supply cord that meets all legislated
requirements for the market in which the product was originally sold. If you
choose to substitute an after-market product we urge you to choose one that is
fully safety rated by the necessary local authority.
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on, abraded, or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular
attention to cords where they enter plugs or exit from a device. Never under
any circumstance insert a cut or damaged power cord into a mains power socket.
Cables should never be connected / disconnected with equipment powered up.
Failure to heed this warning may damage or destroy equipment.
Ventilation: Power-amplifiers run warm, but you should be able to place
your hands on them without discomfort. You must allow for this heat in
installation, by providing for free air circultion around the product. Leave a
minimum of 6” of space around the amplifier. The ventila tion should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspa pers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Other Warnings:
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus; This amplifier is suitable for tropical climates under 2000m and
ambient temperatures of 40 degreesC or less.
Servicing: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or other injuries,
the user should not at tempt to service the device beyond that which is
described in the operating instructions. All other servicing must be referred
to qualified service personnel.
For Units With Externally Accessible Fuse Receptacle: Unplug the device
from all sources of power before changing or inspecting any fuse. Replace fuse
with one of same physical size, type and rating as that specified by the
manufacturer for that product.
Introduction:
Reference CDS8 is designed to sit in the heart of your audio system. Use as a
streamer, a DAC, a CD player or all three!
Reference CDS8 makes system integration easier than ever:
CD playback adopts high-stability in-vehicle slot-in mechanism for reading,
buffering and processing by decoding chip.3 digital inputs.USB Digital Audio
input & output support up to Native DSD512.Balanced & unbalanced analogue
outputs. SPDIF & Optical input support up to 192/24,DSD64(Dop).The processor
can be connected to the Xmos decoding part through the USB interface
supporting DLNA, ROON and Spotify Connect, Bluetooth and Tidal, Qobuz and many
more.
Specified for exceptional musical performance:
Processor delivers native DSD512 & PCM768 playback. The analog output uses a
unique Class A analog filter, and a discrete component amplifier module is
used to replace the usual operational amplifier, making the sound more
transparent and musical. Femto Clock System. Dual ES9038 DACs in Mono mode.
Integrated dualtoroidal linear power supply & all-in-onechassis.
What It’s In The Pagkage:
- Reference CDS8(Referred to as “RCDS8″）
- Remote control
- Powercable
- USB digital cable
- WiFi antenna
- User’s manual
I\O Overview:
- Power switch: Swing up the switch handle to turn on the unit.
- CD entry and exit window: CD disk are imported and exited from this port.
- VU meter: Used to display the output level amplitude value of the analog signal.
- Display screen: Display various parameters during playback.
- IR receiving window
- CDeject button: If a CD disk is loaded in the machine, press the switch handle down, and it will be ejected from port ○2 .
- CD play/pause button
- CD playback stop button
- CD playback prev. track button
- CD playback next track button
- Player mode switch: Press the switch handle down to switch CD playback mode, USB digital input decoding mode, digital coaxial input COAXIAL decoding mode, digital optical input OPTICAL decoding mode in turn.
- Power Socket
- Fuse holder: when you need to replace the fuse, unscrew it counterclockwise and tighten it clockwise.
- Right channel analog unbalanced audio output
- Right channel analog balanced audio output
- Left channel analog unbalanced audio output
- Left channel analog balanced audio output
- WiFi Antenna
- GIGABIT NETWORK: Wired Network interface. This is the suggested network connection for playing Hi-Resolution material. Connect this interface to your router via an Ethernet cable.
- Coaxial Digital input
- Optical Digital input
- USB DAC Input: The decoding part of RCDS8 can be used separately, this port can be connected to a computer or other digital interface.
- CD Coaxial Digital output
- USB2.0: Those ports can be used to attach USB Accessories such as Thumb Drives, Keyboard\Mouse, Smart Remotes and USB CD-ROM Drives. Additionally, USB DAC can be used as output audio device if connected to one of the 4 available USB ports.
Before turning on the machine, insert the supplied USB digital cable into the corresponding USB and any USB2.0 interface according to the position shown in the figure. If you use RCDS8’s USB decoder alone, please unplug the USB digital cable.
To ensure optimal Wireless performances, screw the provided wireless Antenna.
CD Playback:
Use the button on the front panel to select the CD playback mode.
Play
- If NO DISK is displayed on the display, it means that there is no CD disk in the CD rack. Put the CD disk with the light side down and push it in from ○2 , and the CD disk will be sucked into the rack. When the total number of tracks in the disc and the total playing time are displayed on the display, the disc is loaded. If you want to change the record, you can press the ○6 button on the front panel or the button on the remote control, and the CD disc will slide out slowly.
- Press the○7 button on the front panel or the button on the remote control to start playing. Normally, it will start playing from the first track of the disc. You can use the skip button to select other tracks before starting to play.
Pause
In the playback state, press the ○7 button on the front panel or the button on
the remote control to enter the pause state. In the pause state, press the ○7
button on the front panel or the button on the remote control to start playing
from the paused position.
Note: The movement is still working when it is suspended. To prevent
shortening the life of the movement, do not leave the machine in a suspended
state for a long time.
Stop
In the playback or pause state, press the ○8 button on the front panel or the
button on the remote control to enter the stop state.
Pushing the button on the left hand side of the front panel makes the player
jump to the next track on the CD. For every time this button is pushed the
player will move one track forward. The player will automatically start
playing from the beginning of the selected track each time this button is
pushed.
Next track/ Previous track
Press the ○9 button on the front panel or the button on the remote control to
select the next song of the current track. If the current track is the last
one, skip to the first one and start playing.
Press the ○10 button on the front panel or the button on the remote control to
select the previous song of the current track. If the current track is the
first one, skip to the last one and start playing.
Fast forward Searching fast forward is selected by holding down the
button on the remote control.
The search speed will start slow and will increase to high after some seconds.
Fast backward
Searching fast backward is selected by holding down the button on the remote
control.
The search speed will start slow and will increase to high after some seconds.
Repeat CD
To repeat the complete CD, press the button once. “REP cd” will be displayed
on the screen.
Repeat track
To repeat the track playing, press the button twice. “REP tr” will be
displayed for two seconds on the screen.
Cancel repeat
To cancel repeat, press the button third.
FA
Press the FA button on the remote control to decrease the volume.
FB
Press the FB button on the remote control to increase the volume.
Remote Control:
The RCDS8 can be controlled by remote control. Like other Hi-End products, the
number of buttons on the remote is kept to a minimum.
The remote control uses two 1.5-volt LR03 AAA batteries. 
The two AAA batteries should
be replaced every six months at least. The batteries are located under the
remote back. This is held in place with four phillips fl at head screws.
Please note the polarity of the batteries, putting them in wrong could cause
damage.
Cleaning:
The finish can be damaged by harsh cleaners and abrasive cloths. We find a damp soft cloth works best. You can also use a mild solution of windex or white vinegar but be careful to avoid the acrylic window. The acrylic window should only be cleaned using “plastic cleaner & polish”.
Streaming Media Playback:
Press the mode switch button on the front panel and switch sequentially until the word USB appears in the upper left corner of the display. RCDS8 works best when it is connected to your network, since it is meant to be used as a headless device: no monitor connected, and controlled via another device (PC, smartphone, tablet etc).It is the easiest way to connect your router to your network with a network cable. No setup is required. Another easy way to connect to it, especially on first setup, is to connect in Hotspot Mode. If no wireless network is configured, it will create a network called “Opera”. Simply connect to it (password: 12345678) and the User Interface will automatically pop up.
It can be controlled via a Web User Interface, it means that the controlling
device can be a mobile phone, a tablet, a PC, and more generally, anything
with a browser. For an optimal experience, Google Chrome is suggested.
To reach our User Interface, first discover the IP address of your unit. To do
so, an easy way is to use FING Android and iOS App. Opera_consonance also
provides Android apps:
http://operaconsonance.com/products/digital/RCDS8.html It will
automatically discover the unit on your Network and reach web-UI.
Apple system opens Safari browser, enter opera.local/, PC recommends using
Google Chrome, enter opera/ to reach web-UI. Once the system is operational
and you have connected to it through your network or via the hotspot, you will
reach Opera’s web-UI. The first time please click on the cog-wheel in the
top right part of the UI, select “My Music” and you can see all kinds of
streaming media receivers. When leaving the factory, we will activate all of
them by default. Before using TIDAL and other streaming media, you need to log
in and register. The Bluetooth receiver of this machine is called “Opera”.
You can also connect a USB Drive on USB2.0 with your music. Once the first
setup has been completed, your unit is ready.
Depending on the device used to connect to RCDS8, a desktop or mobile version
of the User Interface is shown. Both provide same features, but ergonomic is
different to best fit with the use (mobile or desktop).
Opera’s User Interface is made up by 4 main components:
- Playback Page tab
- Browser Page tab
- Play Queue tab
- Settings pages
- Command buttons Play/Stop Previous: jump to previous track Next: jump to next track
- Settings gears Here you’ll find all settings
- Track text information First line: Album name Second line: Track title Third line: Artist name
- Volume Settings Please use the default (maximum volume)
- Timer zone Miscellaneous info about the played track First line: Sample rate / bit resolution Second line: Elapsed time Third line: Total duration Fourth line: Track source
- Track management Left: Add to favorite Middle: Add to playlist Right: Go to – Artist/Album – Twitter
- Volume control Left: Lower volume Middle: Mute Right: Higher volume
- Album art Display Display album art for the played track or radio if available.
- Browse page Clicking here, you access to all available music on your system (Nas, USB disk, radio, depending on plugins/options installed).
- Playback The current page
- Queue Here you access to the current queue with all tracks in it.
Browse Page
Clicking on Browse tab will allow to access all available music sources on your system.
Queue Page
Clicking on Queue tab will allow to access to the queue of the tracks that are going to be played.
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Random
Randomize the order tracks are played -
Repeat
Repeat the track -
Save
Save the current queue as a playlist. A name is asked for this Playlist -
Clear queue
Clear the current queue -
Remove track
Remove track from the queu
More features
You can change the order of each track by clicking and moving it up or down.
Software Upates
RCDS8 features an OTA (Over The Air) updater, meant to allow seamless and
reliable way to update to new system versions. It’s strongly suggested to
check for updates periodically to ensure that your system is always at the
latest version.
How to check for Updates
- Verify that your unit is connected to the Internet
- click on the cog-wheel in the top right part of the UI
- Select system
- Click on “Check Updates”
- If an update is available, you’ll be presented with the new features.
- Click on “Update Now”
- System update will start, and depending on the update size it might take up to 20 minutes
- Once Update has finished, you’ll be asked to reboot. Do it
- The system will now restart, and the new version will be applied
- IMPORTANT: Do not remove power in this phase, as it might damage the unit.
Specifications:
Supported audio file formats:
DSD: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD)
PCM: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC
Supported audio sample rates, bit depths, number of channels:
PCM, 44.1KHz-768KHz, 16-32bit, Stereo
DSD, 2.8MHz-22.4MHz, 1bit, Stereo
LAN: Gigabit
Digital inputs: USB2.0, USB, Coaxial, Optical, Bluetooth (Name: Opera)
Digital outputs: USB2.0, CD Coaxial output
Analog outputs: XLR balanced, 4.8Vrms, RCA unbalanced, 2.4Vrms
Distortion: <0.0025%
Signal-to-noise ratio:>110dB（RCA, XLR）
Dimensions: 12cm×43cm×36cm (H×W×D)
Weight: 9.5kg
Warranty:
Opera audio guarantees each product manufactured by us to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use. Our obligation under this
warranty is limited to making good at our factory any part or parts thereof
which shall, within 1 year after delivery to the original purchaser, be
returned to us with transportation charges prepaid, and which an examination
shall disclose to have been thus defective; this warranty being expressly in
lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all other obligations
or liabilities on our part. This warranty shall not apply to any Opera audio
product which shall have been repaired or altered outside of our factory in
any way so as to affect its stability, nor which has been subject to misuse,
negligence or accident. Warranties of the vacuum tubes are by the respective
manufacturers, usually 90 days. Please mail or e-mail the Registration Card to
the address as follows:
The Opera Audio Co.,Ltd
No.2 Jiuxianqiao Road,
Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Tel: 86 10 59789215
Fax: 86 10 59789265
support@opera-consonance.com
www.opera-consonance.com
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References
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