Quick Start Guide

USB power source
Power switch 3.5mm analog
and SPDIF
output port
HDMI output port
HDMI input port
Quick start guide
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Manual Revision: 10/06/2015
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.startech.com/HD2A.
Packaging contents
• 1 x HDMI audio extractor
• 1 x USB power cable
• 1 x Toslink adapter
• 1x quick install guide
System requirements
• HDMI source device (e.g. Blu-ray player, computer)
• SPDIF or 3.5mm audio destination device, such as an audio
receiver or speakers
• HDMI cabling for the source device
• SPDIF or 3.5mm audio cabling for the destination device
Operating system requirements are subject to change. For the latest
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HD2A
HDMI® Audio Extractor
*actual product may vary from photos
Product Overview
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Left side and back view
Right side view
Operation notes
• The USB power source port must be connected to a USB power
source such as a computer or a USB power adapter. This is required
in all congurations for the adapter to operate.
• For SPDIF audio, connect the included Toslink adapter to the
3.5mm analog and SPDIF output port, then connect your SPDIF
cabling to the adapter.
• If, once connected, the output of your destination device plays
static with no audio, it’s likely your source device is set to bit
stream audio (unprocessed). As a result it will be necessary to
adjust this setting to PCM (Pulse-code modulation) in the output
settings of your audio source device. Please consult the manual
included with your HDMI source device for instructions.
Maximum supported
resolution for video
pass-through
Up to 1920 x 1200 or 1080p
Audio specications
SPDIF audio – up to 2.1 surround sound
3.5mm audio – 2-channel stereo
Specications
• If an HDMI audio source that’s higher than 2.1-channel is sent
through the adapter, it will not be audible. It will be necessary to
adjust this setting in your video source to output to 2.1 channel.