HDSX TV Sound Optimizer HDMI ARC User manual

Perfectly
balanced sound
for TV and
streaming
Reference Guide
HDSX TV SOUND OPTIMIZER HDMI ARC
Please read these instructions carefully before using the device and
keep them for future reference.
You will find more helpful answers to your questions and quick solutions
on our website:
www.hdsx.com
CAUTION
Keep naked flames (e.g. burning candles) away from the appliance.
Do not place the unit in a location where there is insufficient air supply,
for example in a narrow shelf.
The unit is designed to operate in conjunction with your TV set and
receives its operating power from its 5V USB port. Do not operate the
unit with uncertified power adapters or other power supplies that are
not proven to be safe.
Note for customers: The following information applies only to appliances
sold in countries where EU directives apply.
This product was manufactured by or for Kronoton GmbH. EU Importer:
Kronoton GmH. Please send enquiries to the importer or about product
conformity based on legislation in Europe to Kronoton GmbH, Völckers
Park 13, 21465 Reinbek.
SECURITY MEASURES
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To avoid the risk of malfunction, avoid the following locations when
placing or storing this unit:
• A place exposed to high temperatures, e.g. under direct sunlight or
lighting or in a sauna
• In a vehicle with closed windows (especially in summer)
• A place exposed to excessive dust
• A place exposed to strong vibrations
Depending on the conditions of how the unit is placed or fixed, it may
tip over or fall off the surface. Do not leave valuables near the unit.
Miscellaneous
Do not use this unit in an extremely cold or extremely hot environment
(temperature outside the range 5º C - 35º C).
Turn down the volume of your audio system before switching on the
device for the first time (Passthrough mode off), as there may be a
sharp jump in volume depending on the audio material you are using.
Do not open the unit under any circumstances. Opening the unit
irrevocably voids its warranty. For more information on the warranty
conditions, please visit https://www.hdsx.com.
The software contained on the device is provided to you by Kronoton
by licence, which you acquire with the purchase of this device. The
licence contains the rights to use the device in the sense of correct
commissioning. The other rights, in particular the copyright and IP
rights and the right to change, edit and further develop the software
remain with Kronoton.
Technical data
• Housing: Metal, stone grey
• Power supply: DC 5V via micro USB B connector
• Audio input digital: HDMI ARC IN
• Audio input analog: 3.5mm jack stereo
• Audio output: HDMI ARC OUT
• Weight: 115g
• Dimensions: Length: 5.3cm, Width: 10cm, Height: 2.38cm
• Audio format input: PCM 2.0 uncompressed | Passthrough 5.1, DD+, Atmos
• Sound output: HDSX.TV | HDSX.360 | Passthrough 5.1, DD+, Atmos
• Immersive: HDSX.360 | Virtual 3D Soundstage | intelligible dialogue
• Sound transmission: PCM sound with two channels | In Passthrough
mode: Digital multichannel formats according to ARC standard:
Dolby Digital & DTS up to 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos
based on Dolby Digital Plus
Scope of delivery
• Reference guide
• HDSX TV SOUND OPTIMIZER HDMI ARC
• Cable USB 2.0, USB-A-connector to Micro-USB-B-connector, length 50cm
• HDMI 2.1 cable (50cm), HDSX certified
• 3.5mm stereo jack cable (50cm)
• Self-adhesive Velcro straps for mounting the device behind your TV set
• 4 rubber feet, self-adhesive for placing the unit on a horizontal surface
You will find many more helpful answers to your questions and quick
solutions for problem solving on our website:
www.hdsx.com.
The validity of the CE and FCC marks is limited only to those countries
where they are required by law.
Disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment (to be applied in
the countries of the European Union and other countries with a separate
collection system for these products).
The symbol on the product indicates that the product should not
be treated as normal household waste. By helping to dispose of the
product correctly, you are protecting the environment and your fellow
human beings. The environment and health are endangered by incor-
rect disposal.
Material recycling helps to reduce the consumption of raw materials. To
ensure that the product is disposed of correctly, take the product to an
appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electro-
nic equipment.

THRU
Power
5V
Analog In HDMI ARC IN HDMI ARC OUT HDSX.360 THRU
HDSX.360 HDMI Analog
Commissioning
1. Switch off your TV/Beamer
2. Connect a USB socket of your TV/beamer to the USB socket [1]
using the supplied USB cable.
3. Using the supplied HDMI 2.1 cable, connect the HDMI ARC
connector of your TV/beamer to the HDMI ARC IN jack [3].
4. Connect the HDMI ARC OUT jack [4] to the HDMI ARC port of your
external sound system using another HDMI cable (not included)
and set its input source to „HDMI ARC“.
5. Our recommendation: Switch off all internal sound effects of your
TV/beamer and also external sound systems, so that the Optimizer
can unfold its full effect.
6. You can attach the unit to the back of your TV with the included
self-adhesive Velcro straps, or stick the included stand feet to the
bottom of the unit and place it next to your TV.
7. Turn on your TV/projector and mute its internal speakers. Your
external sound system should now switch on automatically if it was
previously in standby mode.
8. Set your TV/beamer to PCM, also called PCM 2.0 or Stereo, in its
internal sound output format settings. If you do not do this,
you may hear a metallic hiss instead of a clean sound after
activating the Optimizer.
9. Turn down the volume of the sound system connected to the
Optimizer. Since the HDSX TV SOUND OPTIMIZER immediately
detects and optimizes volume levels that are too low, there may
be large volume increases depending on the audio material being
listened to when it is activated.
10. Select the „HDMI“ input via the „HDMI/Analog“ selector switch [10]
on the front of the device. Blue „HDMI“ LED on the front panel lights
up [9].
11. You activate the Optimizer by pressing the „THRU“ switch on the
back of the device [6]. Pink LED „THRU“ on the front does not light
up [7].
12. When the Optimizer is activated, you set your desired volume once
and then enjoy the new freedom of watching TV. All devices
directly connected to the Optimizer can be operated centrally with
just one remote control thanks to HDMI ARC.
13. You activate the virtual 3D sound HDSX.360 by pressing the switch
„HDSX.360“ on the back of the device [5]. Blue LED „HDSX.360“ on
the front panel lights up [8].
Options for parallel use of digital multichannel formats:
In the internal settings of your TV/beamer, switch its audio output
format to „Bitstream“ or other and activate the Optimizer Passthrough
function by pressing the „THRU“ button on the back panel [6]. Pink LED
„THRU“ on the front lights up [7]. This will route the input signal to the
HDMI ARC OUT of the Optimizer unchanged [4]. The Optimizer is the-
refore inactive. If your TV/beamer has an analog sound output, connect
it additionally to the Optimizer, socket „Analog In“ [2]. A possible analog
3.5mm mini-jack connection cable with a length of 50cm is included in
the scope of delivery of the Optimizer. If your TV/beamer has the option
„static“ or „dynamic“ at this output, we recommend „static“ for a cons-
tant level. If you can control the volume of the analog output of your TV/
beamer, we recommend about 95%, so that the Optimizer gets enough
input level. Leave the sound output format of the TV/beamer at Bitstre-
am or other. Now you can hear the sound optimized by the Optimizer in
the constellation „Analog In ON (blue LED [11] on), THRU OFF (pink LED
[7] off) and in the constellation „THRU ON“ (pink LED [7] on), HDMI ARC
IN ON (blue LED [9] on) the digital multichannel sound.
TV menu / sound output format:
PCM, PCM 2.0, Stereo
POWER supply
via USB from TV
OPTIONAL:
TV Analog Out
to Analog In
TV HDMI ARC
to HDMI ARC IN
HDMI ARC OUT
to sound system HDMI ARC
Self-adhesive
Velcro straps*
* included in delivery
Rubber feet*
Bottom view
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QUICKSTART
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HDSX OFF HDSX.360 ON
= LED lights up =
HDMI ARC IN
HDSX.360
ON/OFF
Analog In
Passthrough
ON/OFF
Turn down the volume of your sound system
Turn OFF TV speakers
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