Gefen GTV-DD-2-AA User manual

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fi
c Time
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e
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C
ustomer
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ervic
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upport
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g
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M
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actured under license
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rom Dolb
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istered trademarks o
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CONTENT
S
CONTENT
S
1 Intr
oduc
ti
on
2
O
peration Notes
3
Features
4 Unit La
y
ou
t
5
Unit Descriptions
6
C
onnectin
g
the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder
7 Wirin
g
Dia
g
ram
8
LED Indicators
10
S
peci
fi
cations
11 Warrant
y
1 Intr
oduc
ti
on
2
O
peration Notes
3
Features
4 Unit La
y
ou
t
5
Unit Descriptions
6
C
onnectin
g
the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder
7 Wirin
g
Dia
g
ram
8
LED Indicators
10
S
peci
fi
cations
11 Warrant
y

1
1
INTRODUCTIO
N
INTRODUCTIO
N
C
on
g
ratulations on
y
our purchase o
f
the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder. Your complete satis
f
action is ver
y
important to us
.
G
efenTV
G
e
f
enTV is a unique product line caterin
g
to the
g
rowin
g
needs
f
or innovative home theater solutions. We specialize in
total inte
g
ration
f
or
y
our home theater, while also
f
ocusin
g
on
g
oin
g
above and be
y
ond customer expectations to ensure
y
ou
g
et the most
f
rom
y
our hardware. We invite
y
ou to explore our distinct product line and hope
y
ou
fi
nd
y
our solutions..
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y
ou are lookin
g
f
or here
?
Please call us so we can better assist
y
ou with
y
our particular needs.
.
T
he GefenTV Di
g
ital Audio Decoder
The GefenTV Di
g
ital Audio Decoder takes audio encoded in Dolb
y
Di
g
ital
(
at up to 5.1 channels
)
from
y
our multichan-
n
el S/PDIF or T
O
SLINK di
g
ital audio source and converts it to L/R analo
g
audio -- without the need for an
y
other
e
xternal equipment!
With the GefenTV Di
g
ital to Analo
g
Decoder
y
ou can listen to di
g
ital audio sources such as DVD and CD pla
y
ers or
di
g
ital computer audio on
y
our le
g
ac
y
analo
g
sound s
y
stem, preservin
g
y
our current investment
.
How It Works
A coaxial or optical audio output on
y
our di
g
ital audio source connects into the input on the Di
g
ital to Analo
g
Decoder.
The input t
y
pe is chosen with the Decoder’s selector button. The Decoder is connected to power. Analo
g
RCA connec-
tors on the Decoder output L/R analo
g
audio to powered speakers
.
C
on
g
ratulations on
y
our purchase of the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder. Your complete satisfaction is ver
y
important to us
.
G
efenTV
G
e
f
enTV is a unique product line caterin
g
to the
g
rowin
g
needs
f
or innovative home theater solutions. We specialize in
total inte
g
ration
f
or
y
our home theater, while also
f
ocusin
g
on
g
oin
g
above and be
y
ond customer expectations to ensure
y
ou
g
et the most
f
rom
y
our hardware. We invite
y
ou to explore our distinct product line and hope
y
ou
fi
nd
y
our solutions..
Don’t see what
y
ou are lookin
g
f
or here
?
Please call us so we can better assist
y
ou with
y
our particular needs.
.
T
he GefenTV Di
g
ital Audio Decoder
The GefenTV Di
g
ital Audio Decoder takes audio encoded in Dolb
y
Di
g
ital
(
at up to 5.1 channels
)
from
y
our multichan-
n
el S/PDIF or T
O
SLINK di
g
ital audio source and converts it to L/R analo
g
audio -- without the need for an
y
other
e
xternal equipment!
With the GefenTV Di
g
ital to Analo
g
Decoder
y
ou can listen to di
g
ital audio sources such as DVD and CD pla
y
ers or
di
g
ital computer audio on
y
our le
g
ac
y
analo
g
sound s
y
stem, preservin
g
y
our current investment
.
How It Works
A coaxial or optical audio output on
y
our di
g
ital audio source connects into the input on the Di
g
ital to Analo
g
Decoder.
The input t
y
pe is chosen with the Decoder’s selector button. The Decoder is connected to power. Analo
g
RCA connec-
tors on the Decoder output L/R analo
g
audio to powered speakers
.

OPERATION NOTE
S
2
OPERATION NOTE
S
2
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE GEFENTV DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER
• This decoder supports both Linear P
C
M and Dolb
y
Di
g
ital audio input
f
ormats.
• The Di
g
ital Audio Decoder is not an ampli
fi
cation device and cannot be used directl
y
with
e
arphones or other passive devices.
• Do not use this decoder with a power suppl
y
other than the one that is provided.
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE GEFENTV DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER
• This decoder supports both Linear P
C
M and Dolb
y
Di
g
ital audio input
f
ormats.
• The Di
g
ital Audio Decoder is not an ampli
fi
cation device and cannot be used directl
y
with
e
arphones or other passive devices.
• Do not use this decoder with a power suppl
y
other than the one that is provided.

3
FEATURE
S
3
FEATURE
S
Features
•
C
onverts
S/
PDIF or T
OS
LINK di
g
ital audio to L
/
R analo
g
audi
o
• Di
g
ital interpolation
fi
lter and di
g
ital to analo
g
converter
(
DA
C)
•
S
upports up to 6 channels
(
up to 5.1
S
urround
)
o
f
audio encoded in Dolb
y
Di
g
ital
• Auto samples at
f
requencies o
f
32, 44.1, 48 kHz
• 24-bit incomin
g
bitstream on le
f
t and ri
g
ht channels
• Allows listenin
g
to di
g
ital audio sources on le
g
ac
y
analo
g
sound s
y
stems
•
C
ompact and eas
y
to install
P
acka
g
e Includes
(
1
)
Di
g
ital Audio Decoder
(
1
)
5V D
C
Power
S
uppl
y
(
1
)
User Manual
Features
•
C
onverts
S/
PDIF or T
OS
LINK di
g
ital audio to L
/
R analo
g
audi
o
• Di
g
ital interpolation
fi
lter and di
g
ital to analo
g
converter
(
DA
C)
•
S
upports up to 6 channels
(
up to 5.1
S
urround
)
o
f
audio encoded in Dolb
y
Di
g
ital
• Auto samples at
f
requencies o
f
32, 44.1, 48 kHz
• 24-bit incomin
g
bitstream on le
f
t and ri
g
ht channels
• Allows listenin
g
to di
g
ital audio sources on le
g
ac
y
analo
g
sound s
y
stems
•
C
ompact and eas
y
to install
P
acka
g
e Includes
(
1
)
Di
g
ital Audio Decoder
(
1
)
5V D
C
Power
S
uppl
y
(
1
)
User Manual

4
U
NIT LAYOU
T
U
NIT LAYOU
T
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

5
U
NIT DESCRIPTION
S
5
U
NIT DESCRIPTION
S
1
Dolby Digital
This LED indicator will
g
low bri
g
ht red when a Dolb
y
Di
g
ital si
g
nal is detected on the input.
2
C
oa
x
This LED indicator will
g
low bri
g
ht
g
reen when the
C
oax input is activated.
3
Out
(
L/R
)
C
onnect L
/
R R
C
A stereo cables
f
rom these audio outputs to an external ampli
fi
er.
4
C
oax In
U
se a coax audio cable to connect an external di
g
ital audio source to this
S/
PDIF connector.
5
Opt In
U
se an optical cable to connect an external di
g
ital audio source to this T
OS
LINK connector.
6
5V D
C
C
onnect the included 5V D
C
power suppl
y
to this power receptacle.
O
nl
y
use the power suppl
y
that
is included with this product.
7
I
npu
t
Press this button to to
gg
le between
C
oax
(S/
PDIF
)
and
O
ptical
(
T
OS
LINK
)
inputs.
1
Dolby Digital
This LED indicator will
g
low bri
g
ht red when a Dolb
y
Di
g
ital si
g
nal is detected on the input.
2
C
oa
x
This LED indicator will
g
low bri
g
ht
g
reen when the
C
oax input is activated.
3
Out
(
L/R
)
C
onnect L
/
R R
C
A stereo cables
f
rom these audio outputs to an external ampli
fi
er.
4
C
oax In
U
se a coax audio cable to connect an external di
g
ital audio source to this
S/
PDIF connector.
5
Opt In
U
se an optical cable to connect an external di
g
ital audio source to this T
OS
LINK connector.
6
5V D
C
C
onnect the included 5V D
C
power suppl
y
to this power receptacle.
O
nl
y
use the power suppl
y
that
is included with this product.
7
I
npu
t
Press this button to to
gg
le between
C
oax
(S/
PDIF
)
and
O
ptical
(
T
OS
LINK
)
inputs.

6
CONNECTING THE DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER
CONNECTING THE DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER
6
How to Connect the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder
1.
C
onnect a Coax and/or
O
ptical cable between the audio source and the S/PDIF and/or T
O
SLINK
c
onnectors on the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder.
2.
C
onnect a pair o
f
L
/
R R
C
A-t
y
pe cables between the L
/
R output connectors on the Di
g
ital Audio
D
ecode
r
a
n
d
th
e
3
.
C
onnect the included 5V D
C
power suppl
y
to the power receptacle on the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder.
4.
C
onnect the A
C
power cord to an available electrical outlet.
How to Connect the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder
1.
C
onnect a
C
oax and
/
or
O
ptical cable between the audio source and the
S/
PDIF and
/
or T
OS
LINK
c
onnectors on the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder.
2.
C
onnect a pair o
f
L
/
R R
C
A-t
y
pe cables between the L
/
R output connectors on the Di
g
ital Audio
D
ecode
r
a
n
d
th
e
3
.
C
onnect the included 5V D
C
power suppl
y
to the power receptacle on the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder.
4.
C
onnect the A
C
power cord to an available electrical outlet.

7
WIRING DIAGRA
M
7
WIRING DIAGRA
M
Wirin
g
Dia
g
ram for the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder
Wirin
g
Dia
g
ram for the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder
GTV-DD-2-AA
TV with TOSLINK Audio
Output
Analog Audio Receiver
DIGITAL AUDIO CABLE
(Up to 200 ft)
ANALOG AUDIO CABLE
In
Out
I
n
Converter
GTV-DD-2-AA
TV with TOSLINK Audio
Output
Analog Audio Receiver
DIGITAL AUDIO CABLE
(Up to 200 ft)
ANALOG AUDIO CABLE
In
Out
I
n
Converter

8
8
OPERATING THE DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER
OPERATING THE DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER
C
oax LED =
O
FF, Dolb
y
LED =
O
FF
Active In
p
ut:
O
ptical
(
T
OS
LINK
)
Audio T
y
pe: Linear P
C
M
C
oax LED =
O
FF, Dolb
y
LED = RE
D
Active In
p
ut:
O
ptical
(
T
OS
LINK
)
Audio T
y
pe: Dolb
y
Di
g
ital
L
ED Indicators
The
f
ollowin
g
illustrations below show the di
ff
erent states o
f
audio input and the audio t
y
pe which is
displa
y
ed b
y
the LED indicators on the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder. Pressin
g
the Input button switches
between
C
oax and
O
ptical inputs.
D
olb
y
Di
g
ita
l
L
inear PC
M
C
oax LED =
O
FF, Dolb
y
LED =
O
FF
Active In
p
ut:
O
ptical
(
T
OS
LINK
)
Audio T
y
pe: Linear P
C
M
C
oax LED =
O
FF, Dolb
y
LED = RE
D
Active In
p
ut:
O
ptical
(
T
OS
LINK
)
Audio T
y
pe: Dolb
y
Di
g
ital
L
ED Indicators
The
f
ollowin
g
illustrations below show the di
ff
erent states o
f
audio input and the audio t
y
pe which is
displa
y
ed b
y
the LED indicators on the Di
g
ital Audio Decoder. Pressin
g
the Input button switches
between
C
oax and
O
ptical inputs.
D
olb
y
Di
g
ita
l
L
inear PC
M

9
OPERATING THE DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER
OPERATING THE DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER
9
C
oax LED =
G
REEN , Dolb
y
LED =
O
FF
A
ctive In
p
ut:
C
oax
(S/
PDIF
)
A
udio T
y
pe: Linear P
C
M
C
oax LED =
G
REEN , Dolb
y
LED = RE
D
Active In
p
ut:
C
oax
(S/
PDIF
)
Audio T
y
pe: Dolb
y
Di
g
ital
L
inear PC
M
D
olb
y
Di
g
ital
C
oax LED =
G
REEN , Dolb
y
LED =
O
FF
A
ctive In
p
ut:
C
oax
(S/
PDIF
)
A
udio T
y
pe: Linear P
C
M
C
oax LED =
G
REEN , Dolb
y
LED = RE
D
Active In
p
ut:
C
oax
(S/
PDIF
)
Audio T
y
pe: Dolb
y
Di
g
ital
L
inear PC
M
D
olb
y
Di
g
ital

10
10
SPECIFICATION
S
SPECIFICATION
S
Audio Inputs.............................................................................................................
(
1
)
C
oax
/
(
1
)
T
OS
LIN
K
Audio
O
utputs............................................................................................................Analo
g
L
/
R, R
C
A-t
y
p
e
Output Impedance...............................................................................................................................500 Ω
O
utput Volta
g
e......................................................................................................1.8V RM
S
@
0 dB
(
max.
)
Frequenc
y
Response..................................................................................................................< +
/
-0.5 dB
S
i
g
nal-to-Noise Ratio........................................................................> 90 dB
(
20 Hz - 20 kHz A-Wei
g
htin
g)
Power
S
uppl
y
......................................................................................................................................5V D
C
Power
C
onsumption....................................................................................................................5 W
(
max.
)
O
peratin
g
Temperature.............................................................................................................0
°
C
~ 70
°
C
Dimensions..............................................................................................................1.7
”
W x
0
.
9”
H x 1.
6”
D
S
hippin
g
Wei
g
ht.....................................................................................................................................1 lb.
Audio Inputs.............................................................................................................
(
1
)
C
oax
/
(
1
)
T
OS
LIN
K
Audio
O
utputs............................................................................................................Analo
g
L
/
R, R
C
A-t
y
p
e
Output Impedance...............................................................................................................................500 Ω
O
utput Volta
g
e......................................................................................................1.8V RM
S
@
0 dB
(
max.
)
Frequenc
y
Response..................................................................................................................< +
/
-0.5 dB
S
i
g
nal-to-Noise Ratio........................................................................> 90 dB
(
20 Hz - 20 kHz A-Wei
g
htin
g)
Power
S
uppl
y
......................................................................................................................................5V D
C
Power
C
onsumption....................................................................................................................5 W
(
max.
)
O
peratin
g
Temperature.............................................................................................................0
°
C
~ 70
°
C
Dimensions..............................................................................................................1.7
”
W x
0
.
9”
H x 1.
6”
D
S
hippin
g
Wei
g
ht.....................................................................................................................................1 lb.

1
1
1
1
11
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
G
e
f
en warrants the equipment it manu
f
actures to be
f
ree
f
rom de
f
ects in material and workmanship.
I
f
equipment
f
ails because o
f
such de
f
ects and
G
e
f
en is noti
fi
ed within two
(
2
)
y
ears
f
rom the date o
f
s
hipment,
G
e
f
en will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not
been sub
j
ected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modi
fi
cations. Equipment that
f
ails under
c
onditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price o
f
parts and labor in e
ff
ect at the
time o
f
repair.
S
uch repairs are warranted
f
or ninet
y
(
90
)
da
y
s
f
rom the da
y
o
f
reshipment to the Bu
y
er.
This warrant
y
is in lieu o
f
all other warranties expressed or implied, includin
g
without limitation, an
y
implied warrant
y
or merchantabilit
y
or
fi
tness
f
or an
y
particular purpose, all o
f
which are expressl
y
d
i
sc
l
a
im
ed
.
1. Proo
f
o
f
sale ma
y
be required in order to claim warrant
y
.
2.
C
ustomers outside the U
S
are responsible
f
or shippin
g
char
g
es to and
f
rom
G
e
f
en.
3
.
C
opper cables are limited to a 30 da
y
warrant
y
and cables must be in their ori
g
inal condition.
The in
f
ormation in this manual has been care
f
ull
y
checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
G
e
f
en assumes no responsibilit
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