DCT-21 HD Audio Center Operation Manual
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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 fire, electrical shock and injury to persons. • To prevent fire 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.
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1. Introduction The HD Audio Center is designed to allow multiple audio sources to be controlled, switched and output to a variety of audio equipment. With its 6 audio inputs (including an HDMI input) and 6 audio outputs (including a 6.3mm headphone output) you can integrate and convert any digital or analog audio source to any type of amplifier or active speakers. This device has an built-in sampling rate converter which can upscale audio signals between 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz (24-bit).
4. System Requirements Input source equipment such as PC (USB) or DVD player with relevant connection cables and output to amplifier, active speakers or headphones 5. Features Main • 6 Input, 6 Output HD Audio Center • 4 Digital Inputs, 2 Analog Inputs • 3 Digital Outputs, 2 Analog Outputs and Headphone Output • Full system control from IR remote or main control dial via OLED display.
Misc • IR Remote with direct source, power and mute buttons • HDMI audio embedding or de-embedding • Volume control of analog and headphone outputs or just headphone output via remote or main control dial • Direct power and mute button on unit • High viewing angle OLED display • Headphone output fades in after system is muted • 6.3mm headphone output (3.
6. Operation Controls and Functions 6.1 Front Panel MENU 1 2 3 4 5 1 6.3mm Headphone Output: Connect to 6.3mm professional headphone set for user to enjoy the individual professional audio sound. 2 3.5mm Line-level Input: Connect 3.5mm mini-jack cable to any audio equipment for stereo input audio signal. 3 IR: IR receiver window. Accepts the IR signal from the supplied remote control. 4 OLED: Displays the input/output selection, volume setting, sampling rate and audio channels. A B C D A.
6.2 Rear Panel 4 DC 5V COAX. HDMI OUT L USB OPT. OUT HDMI IN 1 2 3 R IN 5 OUT IN 6 XLR OUT R XLR OUT L 7 1 DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power supply into the unit and connect the adaptor to an AC outlet. 2 HDMI IN/OUT: Connect to an HDMI source such as a satellite box or DVD Audio player and output to an HDMI HDTV/AV Receiver for display output. 3 USB: Connect to a PC/MAC source for USB audio signal input.
6.3 Top Panel POWER MUTE 1 2 1 POWER: Press this button to switch on the device or set to standby mode. 2 MUTE: Press this button to mute or unmute the audio volume instantly. 6.4 Remote Control 1 POWER: Press the button to turn On or 1 2 MUTE: Press the button to mute or 3 to set the device to standby mode. unmute the audio volume instantly. 2 4 5 3 VOL: Press these buttons to turn up or down on the output audio volume.
6.5 OLED Menu 1st Layer Full name 2nd Layer Source In Source Selection HDMI In USB In Optical In Coaxial In Line In (L/R In) Front In Return SRC Set Sampling Rate Conversion Setup Bypass 192 kHz 176.4 kHz 96 kHz 88.2 kHz 48 kHz 44.
7. Connection Diagram Headphones Headphone Output FRONT MENU Line-level Input Smartphone or MP3 Player Display Mac PC Set-top Box USB Input Digital Audio Input CD Player Stereo Analog Input HDMI Output DC 5V Power Supply COAX. HDMI OUT L USB OPT.
8. Specifications Input Ports 1×HDMI, 1×USB (Type B), 1×Coaxial, 1×Optical, 1×L/R (Analog Stereo 2RCA), 1×3.5mm Phone Jack (L/R) Output Ports 1×HDMI, 1×Coaxial, 1×Optical, 1×L/R (Analog Stereo 2RCA), 1×XLR (Balanced Analog Stereo), 1×6.3mm Phone Jack (Headphone) Digital Audio I/O Support LPCM 2CH Stereo Audio I/O Level 2 Vrms ±0.2 XLR Blanced I/O Level 4 Vrms ±0.
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