Blu Stream DAC13DB User manual

DAC13DB QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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DAC13DB
Quick Reference Guide
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The Blustream DAC13DB has been designed to convert and downmix embedded
5.1ch Dolby Audio or DTS Audio within an optical or coaxial audio signal into a
stereo 2ch signal available on optical, coaxial and analogue audio outputs.
Introduction
FEATURES:
• Downmixes 5.1ch Dolby Audio and DTS Audio from optical Toslink or coaxial digital audio input signals from a
compatible source device to 2ch stereo audio
• Simultaneously outputs downmixed 2ch audio via analogue, optical Toslink or coaxial digital audio outputs
• Dolby Audio and DTS Audio formats supported:
• PCM 2ch
• Dolby Digital 2ch
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch
• DTS 2ch
• DTS 5.1ch
• Supports audio signals up to 24-bit with sampling rates up to 96kHz

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Front Panel Description
1DC 5V Power Connector - Connect to supplied Blustream 5V/1A DC power supply
2Power Status Indicator
3Coaxial S/PDIF Audio Input - Connect to coaxial S/PDIF audio output of source device
4Input Selection Switch - Select between coaxial or Toslink input signal
5Toslink Optical S/PDIF Audio Input - Connect to Toslink optical S/PDIF audio output of source device
6Dolby Input Signal Indicator - Illuminates when a compatible Dolby input signal is detected
7PCM Input Signal Indicator - Illuminates when a compatible PCM input signal is detected
8DTS Input Signal Indicator - Illuminates when a compatible DTS input signal is detected
1L/R Analogue Audio Output – RCA connction outputs 2 channel down-mixed audio
2Coaxial S/PDIF Audio Output - RCA connection outputs 2 channel down-mixed audio
3Toslink Optical S/PDIF Audio Output - Toslink connection outputs 2 channel down-mixed audio
Rear Panel Description
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Schematic
DAC13DB
Example Schematic
Analogue Audio
Digital Audio
Speaker Cable
Multi-channel audio output from a HDMI source device to simultaneous audio devices (L/R 2ch and Coax)
AVR
Multiroom Amplier
5.1ch Dolby Audio Source
5.1ch DTS Audio Source
DAC13DB
Example Schematic
Digital Audio
vol
Soundbar
Multi-channel audio output from a display (Optical) to simultaneous audio devices (Coax and Optical)
5.1ch Dolby Audio Source
5.1ch DTS Audio Source
Audio Streaming Device
Display

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Package Contents
Specifications
DAC13DB
• 1 x DAC13DB
• 1 x Mounting Kit
• 1 x Quick Reference Guide
• 1 x 5V/1A DC Power Supply
Maintenance
Clean this unit with a so, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit.
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate.
DAC13DB
• Audio Input Connectors: 1 x S/PDIF Coaxial RCA Digital
1 x S/PDIF Optical Toslink Digital
• Audio Output Connectors: 1 x S/PDIF Coaxial RCA Digital
1 x S/PDIF Optical Toslink Digital
2 x RCA Stereo Analogue (L/R)
• Casing Dimensions (W x D x H): 80mm x 76mm x 24mm (without connections)
• Casing Dimensions (W x D x H): 80mm x 91mm x 24mm (with connections)
• Shipping Weight: 0.2kg
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (-5°C to +55°C)
• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-25°C to +70°C)
• Power Supply: 5V/1A DC
Acknowledgements
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-2015 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the
Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, Digital Surround, and the DTS 2.0+Digital Out logo, are registered trademarks
and/or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION - changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was
purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.
Certifications
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Installer Notes
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