BT-DI BLUETOOTH DIRECT BOX WITH ISOLATED OUTPUTS Project Series User's Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION – READ FIRST This symbol, whenever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure-voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, whenever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual. Read Instructions: Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings printed here and on the equipment.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Applied Research and Technology’s BT-DI. The ART BT-DI is a rugged and flexible Bluetooth Audio DAC. It is designed to provide a reliable Bluetooth interface to products like mixers and line level amplifiers. The thick steel case offers maximum protection for years of use.
FEATURES Bluetooth 5.
CONNECTIONS Power The BT-DI can be powered from a USB source or the unit can be powered from two phantom power sources. This unit will require two phantom sources to power the unit fully. 1. 2. Bluetooth Antenna: This antenna extends the audio Bluetooth operational distance.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. function. The indicator LED shows the pairing status of the BT-DI. Level control: This pot varies the output level. Main/Monitor Switch: In the down position, the Level control is bypassed on the Main output. Monitor Out: The TRS ¼” jack, allows monitoring of the input signal. Connect this jack to a pair of headphones out or to a line level input. Mono/Stereo Switch: Toggles the signal on the Monitor Out between Stereo and Mono.
INSTALLATION and OPERATION BLUETOOTH Bluetooth™ Section The BTDI is capable of receiving streaming audio over Bluetooth™ from devices such as smartphones and laptops. Pairing your device with the BTDI is simple and gives you the freedom to play your music wirelessly. 1. Pairing / Bluetooth™ Pair Button. When the Pair Button is pressed for 4sec, the Bluetooth™ audio connection is available for pairing. After pressing the Pair Button, go to the Bluetooth™ menu on your streaming audio device.
4. means there is an active connection. No light means that Bluetooth™ is disabled or a connection has been lost. Bluetooth™ Level Control. Use this control to set the audio level for the Bluetooth™ connection. Level can also be controlled directly at your streaming device. The BTDI Bluetooth™ operating range is rated for 30 meters (100 feet) line of sight. The quality of the link can be affected by an excess of traffic in the 2.4GHz band or structures between the streaming device and the BT-DI unit.
APPLICATIONS The BT-DI Works well with computers, Bluetooth capable tablets and various mobile devices (cell phones). This extends your signal distance without the use of cabling and offers a balanced low impedance audio path for your audio source.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty Applied Research and Technology will provide warranty and service for this unit in accordance with the following warrants: Applied Research and Technology, (A R T) warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the components thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
Exclusions This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. This warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced, or removed. A R T reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
SERVICE The following information is provided in the unlikely event that your unit requires service. 1. Be sure that the unit is the cause of the problem. Check to make sure the unit has power, all cables are connected correctly, and the cables themselves are in working condition. You may want to consult with your dealer for assistance in troubleshooting or testing your particular configuration. 2. If you believe that the ART unit is at fault, go to www.artproaudio.com. 3.
SPECIFICATIONS Main Output Connections XLR (2) main output, transformer coupled, switchable ground. Main Output Impedance 300 Ohms. Headphone Output 33 Ohms, 18mw/Channel max. Maximum Output Level 0 dBu balanced Main output, 0 dBu Headphone output. Signal to Noise Ratio -90dB unweighted typical. THD <0.05% typical Bluetooth Version 5.0, up to 50m, Class 2 device (BDR/EDR) Supported Audio CODEC’s SBC, AAC Power Requirements 5V USB (80ma) or +48V Phantom power w/both XLR’s connected.
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