SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fi re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
suffi cient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE DD/MM/YY SUMMARY OF CHANGE
VS1 29/03/13 First Release
VR2 13/05/13 Add USB Cable Accessory
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................ 1
2. Applications ........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements ............................ 1
5. Features .................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ......................................... 3
6.2 Rear Panel .........................................3
7. Connection Diagram ............................ 4
8. Specifi cations ........................................ 5
9. Acronyms ............................................... 5
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Optical to Analog Audio Converter (DAC) with Dolby® Digital
Decoder provides the ideal solution for converting an optical digital
audio signal to analog stereo audio. With audio sampling rate support
up to 48 kHz (Dolby Digital)/96 kHz (LPCM) and I/O data rate support
up to 24-bit, it provides high quality sound conversion. The Dolby
Digital Decoder function guarantees that Dolby digital audio signals
are downmixed to analog stereo without loss of quality.
This unit is perfect for use in computer audio systems or digital mixing
consoles and can be powered from any spare USB port allowing it
to be used with USB equipped HDTVs, Blu-ray players or computers
without the need for a separate power supply.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Converting digital optical audio into analog stereo
• Converting Dolby Digital formatted audio into analog stereo
• HDTV with only digital audio output to analog amplifi er input
• Improving the digital to analog conversion quality from any stereo
optical digital audio source
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Optical to Analog Audio Converter with Dolby Digital Decoder
• Mini-USB to USB A type cable
• Operation Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Digital audio source device such as DVD/Blu-ray player or Media
player with an optical output cable and to a device such as an
amplifi er or AV receiver with analog stereo input.
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................ 1
2. Applications ........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements ............................ 1
5. Features .................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ......................................... 3
6.2 Rear Panel .........................................3
7. Connection Diagram ............................ 4
8. Specifi cations ........................................ 5
9. Acronyms ............................................... 5
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Optical to Analog Audio Converter (DAC) with Dolby® Digital
Decoder provides the ideal solution for converting an optical digital
audio signal to analog stereo audio. With audio sampling rate support
up to 48 kHz (Dolby Digital)/96 kHz (LPCM) and I/O data rate support
up to 24-bit, it provides high quality sound conversion. The Dolby
Digital Decoder function guarantees that Dolby digital audio signals
are downmixed to analog stereo without loss of quality.
This unit is perfect for use in computer audio systems or digital mixing
consoles and can be powered from any spare USB port allowing it
to be used with USB equipped HDTVs, Blu-ray players or computers
without the need for a separate power supply.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Converting digital optical audio into analog stereo
• Converting Dolby Digital formatted audio into analog stereo
• HDTV with only digital audio output to analog amplifi er input
• Improving the digital to analog conversion quality from any stereo
optical digital audio source
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Optical to Analog Audio Converter with Dolby Digital Decoder
• Mini-USB to USB A type cable
• Operation Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Digital audio source device such as DVD/Blu-ray player or Media
player with an optical output cable and to a device such as an
amplifi er or AV receiver with analog stereo input.
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5. FEATURES
• Supports optical digital audio signal input and conversion into
analog audio signal L/R output
• Supports uncompressed digital LPCM stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1CH
audio inputs
• Supports LPCM 2CH audio sampling rates from 32 to 96 kHz (32, 44.1,
48, 88.2 and 96 kHz)
• Supports Dolby Digital 5.1CH audio sampling rates of 48 kHz
• Supports Dolby Digital audio downmixing to 2-channel audio
• Supports S/PDIF bitstream 24-bit of data for the left and right
channels
• Compact, elegant design and easy to install
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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
Optical to Analog Audio DecoderOptical to Analog Audio Decoder
RL
LINE OUT
RL
LINE OUT
OPTICAL IN USB 5V
1 32 4
1 Dolby/PCM LED Indicator: When the source audio is encoded with
Dolby Digital the LED will illuminate.
2 OPTICAL IN: Connect the Optical input to an Optical digital audio
source, such as a Games Console, HDTV or Set-top Box.
3 USB 5V: Connect the USB power port to any powered USB with a
Mini-USB cable or Mini-USB to AC adaptor.
4 Power LED: The LED will illuminate when connected to power.
6.2 Rear Panel
Optical to Analog Audio DecoderOptical to Analog Audio Decoder
RL
LINE OUT
RL
LINE OUT
OPTICAL IN USB 5V
1
1 R/L LINE OUT: Connect the R/L analog audio output to the input of
your AV Receiver or audio system.
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5. FEATURES
• Supports optical digital audio signal input and conversion into
analog audio signal L/R output
• Supports uncompressed digital LPCM stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1CH
audio inputs
• Supports LPCM 2CH audio sampling rates from 32 to 96 kHz (32, 44.1,
48, 88.2 and 96 kHz)
• Supports Dolby Digital 5.1CH audio sampling rates of 48 kHz
• Supports Dolby Digital audio downmixing to 2-channel audio
• Supports S/PDIF bitstream 24-bit of data for the left and right
channels
• Compact, elegant design and easy to install
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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
Optical to Analog Audio Decode
r
Optical to Analog Audio Decode
r
RL
LINE OUT
RL
LINE OUT
OPTICAL IN USB 5V
1 32 4
1 Dolby/PCM LED Indicator: When the source audio is encoded with
Dolby Digital the LED will illuminate.
2 OPTICAL IN: Connect the Optical input to an Optical digital audio
source, such as a Games Console, HDTV or Set-top Box.
3 USB 5V: Connect the USB power port to any powered USB with a
Mini-USB cable or Mini-USB to AC adaptor.
4 Power LED: The LED will illuminate when connected to power.
6.2 Rear Panel
Optical to Analog Audio DecoderOptical to Analog Audio Decoder
RL
LINE OUT
RL
LINE OUT
OPTICAL IN USB 5V
1
1 R/L LINE OUT: Connect the R/L analog audio output to the input of
your AV Receiver or audio system.
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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
OR
HDTV without
Analog Audio Output
Digital
Optical
Input
Analog
Stereo
Output
Power Supply
Amplifi er
(with a spare analog input)
USB
Power
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8. SPECIFICATIONS
Input Port 1×Optical
Output Port 1×L/R (2×RCA)
Power Supply Powered by USB bus
Output Level 1Vrms ± 10%
THD+N <0.018%
Frequency Response ±1 dB
SNR >80 dB
Crosstalk <-80 dB
Dimensions 55 mm (W)×82 mm (D)×22.5 mm (H)
Weight 46 g
Chassis Material Plastic
Silkscreen Color White
Operating Temperature 0 ˚C ~ 40 ˚C/32 ˚F ~ 104 ˚F
Storage Temperature −20 ˚C~60 ˚C/−4 ˚F~140 ˚F
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Power Consumption 1.8 W
9. ACRONYMS
ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
RCA Audio Connector (Radio Corporation of America)
S/PDIF Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format
SNR Signal-to-noise Ratio
THD Total Harmonic Distortion
USB Universal Serial Bus
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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
OR
HDTV without
Analog Audio Output
Digital
Optical
Input
Analog
Stereo
Output
Power Supply
Amplifi er
(with a spare analog input)
USB
Power
5
8. SPECIFICATIONS
Input Port 1×Optical
Output Port 1×L/R (2×RCA)
Power Supply Powered by USB bus
Output Level 1Vrms ± 10%
THD+N <0.018%
Frequency Response ±1 dB
SNR >80 dB
Crosstalk <-80 dB
Dimensions 55 mm (W)×82 mm (D)×22.5 mm (H)
Weight 46 g
Chassis Material Plastic
Silkscreen Color White
Operating Temperature 0 ˚C ~ 40 ˚C/32 ˚F ~ 104 ˚F
Storage Temperature −20 ˚C~60 ˚C/−4 ˚F~140 ˚F
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Power Consumption 1.8 W
9. ACRONYMS
ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
RCA Audio Connector (Radio Corporation of America)
S/PDIF Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format
SNR Signal-to-noise Ratio
THD Total Harmonic Distortion
USB Universal Serial Bus
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fi re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
suffi cient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE DD/MM/YY SUMMARY OF CHANGE
VR0 10/02/14 Preliminary Release
PhD Solutions Product Warranty
Should you feel your product does not function adequately due to defects in materials or
workmanship, PhD Solutions (hereby referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period
indicated below:
a) Repair the product with new or refurbished parts.
or
b) Replace it with a new or refurbished product.
Limited Warranty Period
Commencing from the original date of purchase, all PhD Solutions products are covered by a one
year PARTS and LABOUR warranty depending on the product.
Please contact your PhD Solutions dealer for details.
During this period there will be no charge for unit repair, replacement of parts, unit components or
replacement of product if necessary. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
The purchaser must mail-in or return the product to PhD Solutions during the warranty period.
This limited warranty only covers the product purchased as new and is extended to the original
purchaser only. It is non-transferable to subsequent owners, even during the warranty period.
A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date is required for the limited warranty service.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE
REQUIRED TO PRODUCE A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF
PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE.
Please note: THE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR PARTS OR REPAIR OF
ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Product Service Provided
1. Damage requiring service
All units should be serviced by a PhD Solutions qualified service person.:
2. Servicing Personnel
Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all
other servicing to authorised PhD Solutions servicing personnel.
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HDMI Supported Resolutions Input Output
640x480@60 V V
640x480@72 V V
640x480@75 V V
720x480@60 V V
720x576p@50 V V
800x600@60 V V
800x600@72 V V
800x600@75 V V
1024x768@60 V V
1024x768@70 V V
1024x768@75 V V
1280x720@50 V V
1280x720@60 V V
1280x720p@60 V V
1280x768@60 V V
1280x800@60 V V
1280x1024@60 V V
1360x768@60 V V
1600x1200@60 V V
1920x1080i@50 V V
1920x1080i@60 V V
1920x1080p@24 V V
1920x1080p@25 V V
1920x1080p@30 V V
1920x1080p@50 V V
1920x1080p@60 V V
1920x1200@60(RB) V V
3840x2160@24/25/30 V V
4096x2160@24 V V
Return to Supplier
When shipping the unit, carefully pack and send it prepaid (preferably in the original packaging) with a
tracking number and adequate insurance. Please include a document or letter detailing the reason for
return and include a daytime telephone number and/or email address where you can be contacted.
If repair is required during the limited warranty period, the purchaser will be required to provide a
sales receipt or other proof of purchase, indicating date and location of purchase as well as the price
paid for the product. The customer will be charged for the repair or replacement of any unit received
unless such information is provided.
Warranty Limits and Exclusions
1. This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
The limited warranty also DOES NOT COVER damage that occurs in shipment or failures caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor.
Failures resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration,
incorrect installation, set-up adjustment, implementation of/to consumer controls, improper
maintenance, power line surge, lightening damage, Electro static discharge (ESD) ,modification,
service by anyone other than a manufacturer-approved service centre or factory-authorised
personnel, or damage attributable to acts of God.
2. There are no express warranties except as listed under “limited warranty coverage.” The warrantor
is not liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use of this product or arising out
of any breach of this warranty.
For example: damage for lost time, the cost of having a person/persons remove or re-install
previously installed equipment, travel to and from service location, loss of or damage to
media, images, data or other recorded/stored content.
ANY PARTS AND SERVICE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER.
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