Cypress DCT-16 USB HD Audio Converter Pro User manual

DCT-16
USB HD Audio Converter Pro
Operation Manual
DCT-16

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Version 1.0 January 2011
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Safety Precautions
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack or 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
re, electrical shock and injury to persons.
 To prevent re 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.
 Never push an object of any kind into this product through
module openings or empty slots, as you may damage parts.
 Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow it to
be abused by persons walking on it.
 To protect the equipment from overheating, do not block the
slots and openings in the module housing that provide ventilation.
Revision History
Version No Date Summary of Change
VR0 20110131 Preliminary Release

Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................1
2. Applications.................................................................................1
3. PackageContents......................................................................1
4. SystemRequirement...................................................................1
5. Features........................................................................................1
6. Specifications..............................................................................2
7. OperationControlsandFunctions............................................. 3
7.1 Top Panel .......................................................................... 3
7.2 Left Side Panel .................................................................. 3
7.3 Right Side Panel ............................................................... 4
7.4 Front Panel ........................................................................ 4
8. SoftwareInstallation...................................................................5
8.1 Window Installation Process ........................................... 5
8.2 Mac Installation Process.................................................. 9
8.3 Sampling Rate Selection ............................................... 11
8.3.1 Window 7 ............................................................... 11
8.3.2 Mac System ........................................................... 12
9. UninstalltheDeviceDriver........................................................ 14
10.Foobar2000ASIOInstallation.................................................15
11.ConnectionandInstallation..................................................... 20
12.Acronyms................................................................................... 21

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1. Introduction
The USB HD Audio Converter Pro is compliant with USB audio 2.0 which is able
to accept high resolution digital/analog audio up to 192K and a high bit rate
resolution of 24-bits. This device allows PC audio signals to be output to an
amplier active speakers for users to enjoy the original true sound. Furthermore
the professional headphone output that accepts 6.3mm Headphone jacks will
please professionals who need a more rened audio experience. The USB HD
Audio Converter Pro is an excellent tool for your PC audio entertainment.
2. Applications
• PC Game entertainment
• Professional audio environment
• Showroom environment
3. Package Contents
• USB HD Audio Converter Pro
• 6.3mm to 3.5mm Phone Jack Connector
• Installation CD Driver
• USB to mini USB Cable
• Operation Manual
4. System Requirement
Input source equipment such as PC/MAC with mini USB port and output to
AVRor Headphone.
5. Features
• Supports standard sampling rates - 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
• Supports Bits : 16 Bits / 24Bits
• Support for Windows and MAC OS
• Compact and elegant design
• Power supplied by USB BUS Power
• The Headphone, R/L and Optical ports will simultaneously support audio
output
• ASIO driver supported
• USB asynchronus mode

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• LED indicators 1. Power on / streaming (Illuminate/Flash)
2. Sample-rate : 44.1K
3. Sample-rate : 48K
4. Sample-rate : 88.2K
5. Sample-rate : 96K
6. Sample-rate : 176.4K
7. Sample-rate : 192K
6. Specications
Input port USB Audio Class 2.0
Output port 6.3mm Headphone, L/R and Optical
L/R Output Full-Scale : 2Vrms
THD+N : -95dB (A-weighting)
SNR : -108dB
Crosstalk : -96dB
Frequency Response : ±0.05dBrA
IMD SMPTE : -83dB
IMD DFD : -97dB
IMD MOD : -81dB
Headphone output load : 16 ohm
Output Power : 200mW
Full-Scale : 2Vrms
THD+N : -80dB (A-weighting)
SNR : -103dB
Crosstalk : -80dB
Frequency Response : ±0.1dBrA
IMD SMPTE : -77dB
IMD DFD : -92dB
IMD MOD : -70dB
Optical Output THD+N -144dB
ESD Protection ± 15kV (air-gap discharge)
± 8kV (contact discharge)
Power Supply USB 5V
Dimensions (mm) 97(W) x 85(D) x 35(H)
Weight(g) 120
Chassis Material Plastic
Silkscreen Color White
Operating Temperature 0˚C~40˚C / 32˚F ~ 104˚F
Storage temperature -20˚C~60˚C / -4˚F ~ 140˚F
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (no condensation)

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7. Operation Controls and Functions
The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1TopPanel
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1. Power/Streaming LED: When the Mini USB port has been detected the
power, the power LED will illuminate. When the LED ashing that means
the system is performing the audio.
2. 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192K LED: The system will automatically
detect the audio sampling rates and LED will illuminate as it is.
7.2LeftSidePanel
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1. Mini USB: This slot is where you connect with the Mini USB to USB A type
cable to PC's USB port which is able to send digital/analog audio up to
192K and a high bit rate of 24-bits to the system.

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7.3RightSidePanel
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1. Headphone output: This slot is where you connect 6.3mm Headphone
to the system which can listen the audio from PC. The package will
included 6.3mm to 3.5mm phone jack for user to convert 3.5mm phone
jack to 6.3mm phone jack.
2. R/L audio line out: This slot is where you connect the R/L to the AVR
(Audio Video Receiver) R/L.
7.4FrontPanel
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q. Optical out: This slot is where you connect the Optical to the AVR (Audio
Video Receiver) Optical input.

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8. Software Installation
8.1WindowInstallationProcess
Insert the CD driver included in the package on PC/laptop source device
and the driver will Autorun the setup. Connect the USB HD Audio Converter
Pro along with the source device.
Click on “Next” to start the setup.
Make sure the “Destination Folder” is from the CD driver le and click on
“Install” to continue the setpup.

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While the installation may take sometimes, message appeared in between
like above click “Continue Anyway” to continue the installation.
During the setup the hardware device must be connect to your PC/laptop
source device and when the message appear to ask for disconnect and
reconnect, follow the instruction and when nish doing so click on “OK”. The
source device should recognize the DCT-16 and a message will show on the
bottom right side.