# Technology **URL:** https://forum.dccmuseum.com/c/technology/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Problem DCC 730](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/problem-dcc-730/1458)
**Author:** [@HG5812](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/HG5812)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/problem-dcc-730/1458 "2023-10-03T06:56:31Z")
Hello I have a problem with my DCC730. Playing and recording are fine, but no time or text info is shown. What may be the problem here? --- ## [Can I record from PC to DCC via USB to toslink optical cable?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/can-i-record-from-pc-to-dcc-via-usb-to-toslink-optical-cable/1450)
**Author:** [@moshenisim](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/moshenisim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/can-i-record-from-pc-to-dcc-via-usb-to-toslink-optical-cable/1450 "2023-08-14T04:21:30Z")
Did anyone try it before? --- ## [Does the amp and the speakers work less while playing dcc vs. CD?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/does-the-amp-and-the-speakers-work-less-while-playing-dcc-vs-cd/1442)
**Author:** [@moshenisim](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/moshenisim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/does-the-amp-and-the-speakers-work-less-while-playing-dcc-vs-cd/1442 "2023-07-22T19:20:58Z")
Wait a minute. If the dcc PASC doesn’t need 3/4 of the sound, does it mean that the amplifier and the speakers work only about a forth of the equivalent CD play? --- ## [DCC Technology and Improvements brochure late 1995](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-technology-and-improvements-brochure-late-1995/1433)
**Author:** [@drdcc](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/drdcc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-technology-and-improvements-brochure-late-1995/1433 "2023-06-16T18:37:02Z")
DCC Technology & Improvements 1995 WM.pdf (28.1 MB) Great donation from Paul Chaney this week. He donated 12 new tapes, 2 DCC170 portables and various other materials. This brochure is a true gem and we are happy to sh… --- ## [Interesting video](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/interesting-video/1431)
**Author:** [@tom](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/tom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/interesting-video/1431 "2023-06-09T19:19:37Z")
Difference between minidisc and dcc. https://youtu.be/Wj24IJezjD8 --- ## [DCC in 1982?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-in-1982/1407)
**Author:** [@Fretlessfender](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Fretlessfender)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-in-1982/1407 "2023-04-10T22:18:48Z")
--- ## [No bias for DCC, no erase head... how come?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/no-bias-for-dcc-no-erase-head-how-come/1392)
**Author:** [@Fretlessfender](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Fretlessfender)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/no-bias-for-dcc-no-erase-head-how-come/1392 "2023-03-24T15:01:31Z")
In normal traditional analogue recording, to make high quality recordings possible, a system is used called BIAS. Double function for this is erasing an existing recording, but also preparing the tape to receive a new re… --- ## [DCC600 head adjustment?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc600-head-adjustment/1376)
**Author:** [@Wimek](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Wimek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc600-head-adjustment/1376 "2023-03-01T16:34:10Z")
First of all: It’s so nice to see there still are many DCC users :-). After many years of collecting dust, I decided to get my DCC600 playing again (I bought it new back in the days). I thought I successfully replaced … --- ## [New Read-Write Board for all first generation DCC Players](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/new-read-write-board-for-all-first-generation-dcc-players/1340)
**Author:** [@drdcc](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/drdcc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/new-read-write-board-for-all-first-generation-dcc-players/1340 "2023-02-07T18:39:48Z")
Hi All, We just released a brand new Read-Write board for the following DCC Players: Philips DCC900 Marantz DD82 Marantz DD92 Technics RSDC10 Panasonic RSDC10 Optimus 2000 More information; Shop « DCC Museum A N… --- ## [DCC951 text not showing on DCC900](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc951-text-not-showing-on-dcc900/1361)
**Author:** [@Riekus](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Riekus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc951-text-not-showing-on-dcc900/1361 "2023-01-20T16:04:47Z")
Hello, I noticed that text added to a DCC-tape on a DCC951 does not show on a DCC900. Is this normal? Riekus --- ## [A New ITTS DCC Video Box, that is plug and Play](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/a-new-itts-dcc-video-box-that-is-plug-and-play/1344)
**Author:** [@drdcc](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/drdcc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/a-new-itts-dcc-video-box-that-is-plug-and-play/1344 "2023-01-05T17:53:04Z")
Just before the 30th. Anniversary year ends, we are able to share another great DCC innovation achieved this year. This time coming from Germany. A new, plug and play ITTS DCC Video box. Thomas donated one box, he made… --- ## [Help needed to prove that the Victor is a 20 Bit deck](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/help-needed-to-prove-that-the-victor-is-a-20-bit-deck/1247)
**Author:** [@drdcc](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/drdcc)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/help-needed-to-prove-that-the-victor-is-a-20-bit-deck/1247 "2022-10-22T12:46:48Z")
We like to do some testing in the Netherlands to prove that the Victor ZD-V919 is a 20 bit deck. The test is fairly simple. More details later. Who in the Netherlands has a Victor and would be willing to help the DCC M… --- ## [Renumbering](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/renumbering/1310)
**Author:** [@Tomasso](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Tomasso)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/renumbering/1310 "2022-09-21T23:13:23Z")
Hi all, I have a DCC900, DCC600 and the DCC130. I just recently recorded a few new tapes. During recording it didnt want to automate the markers. So I added them manually. After the last track on side A I added : Next M… --- ## [Update: mp2enc 2022-1 makes it easier to encode files for DCC-Studio](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/update-mp2enc-2022-1-makes-it-easier-to-encode-files-for-dcc-studio/1308)
**Author:** [@Jac](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Jac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/update-mp2enc-2022-1-makes-it-easier-to-encode-files-for-dcc-studio/1308 "2022-09-11T21:48:56Z")
Yesterday I uploaded a new release of mp2enc.exe which takes a new command line parameter “-i” to specify an input file. That means it doesn’t rely on redirecting input anymore (although that’s still supported). When you… --- ## [Encoding files for DCC175 with Foobar2000 via mp2enc](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/encoding-files-for-dcc175-with-foobar2000-via-mp2enc/1303)
**Author:** [@640k](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/640k)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/encoding-files-for-dcc175-with-foobar2000-via-mp2enc/1303 "2022-09-11T08:20:27Z")
Hi All! I wanted to share a small improvement in preparing files for the DCC Studio to record on tape using a DCC175 with a computer link. Basically I took the latest mp2enc by Jac Goudsmit and adapted it to Foobar in a… --- ## [Modification to the DCC600 Mechanism](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/modification-to-the-dcc600-mechanism/1155)
**Author:** [@drdcc](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/drdcc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/modification-to-the-dcc600-mechanism/1155 "2022-04-18T09:20:30Z")
Has anyone seen this modification before on a Philips DCC600? It is a early version 1993 week 05 and the first time we see the extra metal bracket supporting the mechanism. A great idea. Wonder why they abandoned … --- ## [Black out issue](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/black-out-issue/1217)
**Author:** [@Troy](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Troy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/black-out-issue/1217 "2022-04-07T11:20:16Z")
Have used my dcc 951 for many years without issues However recently I’ll switch it on and after a few minutes the display blacks out and nothing works Although I can see the lines through the display as though there i… --- ## [Why do the caps go bad, can you prevent it?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/why-do-the-caps-go-bad-can-you-prevent-it/863)
**Author:** [@Fretlessfender](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Fretlessfender)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/why-do-the-caps-go-bad-can-you-prevent-it/863 "2022-01-03T22:16:36Z")
The caps in first generation recorders are bad, no secret here. My question is why? Did Philips use inferior caps, bad supplier? Is there a way to prevent caps from going bad in other not yet affected players? Does us… --- ## [S/PDIF input to USB, is ITTS in I2S?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/s-pdif-input-to-usb-is-itts-in-i2s/51)
**Author:** [@Max](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Max)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/s-pdif-input-to-usb-is-itts-in-i2s/51 "2021-07-23T19:28:16Z")
I am interested in a solution for S/PDIF input without SCMS detection to USB. The Cmedia CM6610A does support S/PDIF input to USB: Supports S/PDIF input for 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz@16/24bit (96K/192KHz/24bit are availabl… --- ## [Discoveries in the latest 'Philips DCC News' worth investigating?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/discoveries-in-the-latest-philips-dcc-news-worth-investigating/1037)
**Author:** [@pvdm](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/pvdm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/discoveries-in-the-latest-philips-dcc-news-worth-investigating/1037 "2021-07-05T17:32:16Z")
In the latest ‘Philips DCC News’ nr 14, released to the patreons, I found 2 items that piqued my interest: pg. 4: ‘Philips introduces new antipiracy device for DCC.’ 'the Source ldentification (SlD) code will immedia… --- ## [Tape length on DCC175 or DCC170 not correct](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/tape-length-on-dcc175-or-dcc170-not-correct/970)
**Author:** [@drdcc](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/drdcc)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/tape-length-on-dcc175-or-dcc170-not-correct/970 "2021-06-29T21:23:21Z")
Hi, When using a DCC175 and DCC studio, the tape length you can use never truly measures up to the real tape length. The same thing happens when you are not using the Studio Program, but are recording via line input … --- ## [3D printed not so simple lithium ion bracket for the DCC 130 and simular players](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/3d-printed-not-so-simple-lithium-ion-bracket-for-the-dcc-130-and-simular-players/833)
**Author:** [@Philip\_de\_Lang](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Philip_de_Lang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/3d-printed-not-so-simple-lithium-ion-bracket-for-the-dcc-130-and-simular-players/833 "2021-06-02T10:33:30Z")
After finishing the bracket for the DCC 170, I also finished a bracket for the DCC 130 and simular players. It is a project that was lying around unfinished for a long time. It is made with the same parts as the other b… --- ## [ITTS (DCC text) reimplementation](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/itts-dcc-text-reimplementation/491)
**Author:** [@Max](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Max)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/itts-dcc-text-reimplementation/491 "2021-05-24T12:49:30Z")
So, I was messing around reading the specification, comparing it to the dump, indeed seem to be a bunch of ITTS packets from 0x0400 with a length of 0x12c0 which translates to 100 ITTS packets of 48 bytes each. We have … --- ## [The ITTS CD-Text myth](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/the-itts-cd-text-myth/216)
**Author:** [@Max](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Max)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/the-itts-cd-text-myth/216 "2021-05-23T15:18:16Z")
Wikipedia says CD-Text would be “stored in a format compatible with Interactive Text Transmission System (ITTS)” . But is it actually true? Known differences: Language Codes: Are specified in CD-Text and unspecified … --- ## [2nd gen mods](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/2nd-gen-mods/158)
**Author:** [@Max](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Max)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 8:39am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/2nd-gen-mods/158 "2021-05-19T08:39:16Z")
Hi @Jac, another topic just for better structure. Do you think attempting a 2nd gen mod would be worth it considering the lesser integration and the lower hardware pricing? Got a dirt cheap DCC300 when I saw it for that … --- ## [3rd gen infrared text assistant device](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/3rd-gen-infrared-text-assistant-device/253)
**Author:** [@Max](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Max)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/3rd-gen-infrared-text-assistant-device/253 "2021-04-19T11:16:17Z")
Just a short and simple project idea: How about some device with an infrared LED and a decent keyboard interface that can simplify the process of entering text? Based on an ESP8266 WiFi enabled microcontroller similar to… --- ## [Problem creating audio for DCC-Studio](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/problem-creating-audio-for-dcc-studio/953)
**Author:** [@pvdm](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/pvdm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/problem-creating-audio-for-dcc-studio/953 "2021-04-13T19:02:07Z")
Maybe Jac or someone else can help me with this issue with DCC-Studio I am having. The software crashes when it starts writing the audio file to tape. Or playing it in Audio Editor. This is what I am doing: I have FLA… --- ## [Is PASC the same as mp1?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/is-pasc-the-same-as-mp1/864)
**Author:** [@Fretlessfender](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Fretlessfender)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/is-pasc-the-same-as-mp1/864 "2021-03-31T20:58:11Z")
One of the things that make dcc so special is the sound quality, and the fact that it doesn’t sound digital at all. Now forgive me but I get sometimes confused if I read through all these threads. I still think that PASC… --- ## [The difference between PASC and MPEG 1 Layer 1](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/the-difference-between-pasc-and-mpeg-1-layer-1/149)
**Author:** [@Jac](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Jac)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/the-difference-between-pasc-and-mpeg-1-layer-1/149 "2021-03-22T21:04:36Z")
After I read some documentation about MPEG-1 Layer 1 again this week, I realized that I misunderstood some arguably important things about the difference between PASC and MPEG 1 Layer 1. So let me elaborate on that. The… --- ## [Expanium, is there a dcc connection?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/expanium-is-there-a-dcc-connection/858)
**Author:** [@Fretlessfender](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Fretlessfender)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/expanium-is-there-a-dcc-connection/858 "2021-03-06T20:41:40Z")
Philips made a bunch of outstanding portable cd players of wich I own 2. The first one exp 101 and a 3rd generation exp311… they sound familiar as the dcc170. I checked inside and there are plenty ic’s made by philips b… [Previous page](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/c/technology/7.md) [Next page](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/c/technology/7.md?page=2)