AV TOOL AP-299 User manual

Instruction Manual
AP-299
Dolby® Digital to Analog Audio Converter

Table of Contents
1.0
Introduction
2
2.0
Specifications
3
3.0
Checking Package Contents
4
4.0
Connecting The Hardware
4
5.0
Operating The Unit
5
6.0
Troubleshooting
6
7.0
Limited Warranty
6
8.0
Regulatory Compliance
7
9.0
Contacts
7

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Thanks for purchasing this AP-299 Dolby® Digital to Analog Audio Converter
from the AV Toolbox division of TV One. The AP-299 is a versatile tool that
provides conversion capabilities between Optical, Coaxial and L/R Analog audio
signals. The AP-299 has the ability to convert digital signals into analog and
analog signals into digital format and also allows simultaneous conversion of
audio formats. For example, when converting Optical digital signals into analog
L/R audio you can also create a Coaxial format output from the same input audio
source. If your requirements include supporting multiple audio formats, the
Dolby®Digital to Analog Audio Converter provides the technology you need. AV
Toolbox offers a wide range of video, audio and multimedia products.
1.1 Liability Statement
Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of errors. AV
Toolbox cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect
consequential damages arising from its use. It is the responsibility of the user of
the hardware to check that it is suitable for his/her requirements and that it is
installed correctly. All rights reserved. No parts of this manual may be
reproduced or transmitted by any form or means electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval
system without the written consent of the publisher.
AV Toolbox reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software
following its policy to modify and/or improve its products where necessary or
desirable. This statement does not affect the legal rights of the user in any way.
All third party trademarks and copyrights are recognised. The AV Toolbox logo is
a trademark of AV Toolbox. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.
1.2 Features
The AP-299 Dolby® Digital to Analog Audio Converter has many features that
enable it to perform in a superior manner. Among those features you will find:
Dolby® Digital Decoder
Digital Interpolator Filter
Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)
Sampling Frequencies from 32 to 96KHz
Analog, Optical & Coaxial I/O
Very Easy to Configure and Operate
Small Footprint
Low Power Consumption

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2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Signal Input
Optical Audio
1x Optical Connector
Coaxial Audio
1x Coaxial (RCA) Audio Connector
L/R Analog Audio
2x RCA (L/R) Connectors
Signal Outputs
Optical Audio
1x Optical Connector
Coaxial Audio
1x Coaxial (RCA) Audio Connector
L/R Analog Audio
2x RCA (L/R) Connectors
Performance
Digital Sample Rate
32kHz to 96kHz
Coaxial, Optical Formats
LPCM 2.0, Dolby®Digital
L/R Audio Format
Stereo Analog Audio
Analog Impedance
47KΩ Input, 600Ω Output
Audio Bandwidth
20 Hz to 20 KHz
Digital Output Level
0dBFS
Analog Output Level
1.8Vrms +/-0.1V
SNR/X-Talk Digital Input
Digital Output SNR
> 144dB w/Digital Input
Analog Output SNR
> 109dB w/Digital Input
Digital Output Crosstalk
< -161dB w/Digital Input
Analog Output Crosstalk
< -100dB w/Digital Input
SNR/X-Talk Analog Input
Digital Output SNR
> 96dB w/Analog Input
Analog Output SNR
> 95dB w/Analog Input
Digital Output Crosstalk
< -113dB w/Analog Input
Analog Output Crosstalk
< -100dB w/Analog Input
Mechanical
Size (H-W-D)
35x97x85mm (1.3”x3.8”x3.4")
Weight (Net)
120g (4.23 oz.)
Warranty
Limited Warranty
1 Year Parts and Labor
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0° to +40° C (+32° to +104° F)
Operating Humidity
20% to 90%, Non-condensing
Storage Temperature
-20° to +60° C (+4° to +140° F)
Storage Humidity
20% to 90%, Non-condensing
Power Requirement
External Power Supply
5VDC@1A
Regulatory Approvals
Audio Extractor
FCC, CE, RoHS
Power Adapter
UL, CUL, CE, PSE, GS, RoHS
Accessories Included
1x Power Adapter
US, UK or Euro
1x Operations Manual
Product Item Number
AP-299 Dolby® Digital to Analog Audio Converter