Knoll MR188 User manual

Operation: The MR188 uses very little power so it is normally left on.
If it is powered by the HDMI source, the power is turned off when the
HDMI source is turned off. If you plan for more than 2 weeks without
using the MR188, we suggest unplugging the power source to it.
If you experience any issues with either the sound quality or TV image
quality on the MR188 outputs, try connecting the MR188 power
supply. There are no MR188 user adjustments.
Warranty
Knoll Systems warrants the MR188 sold in the USA and Canada by authorized
Knoll dealers to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty
extends for three full years from the date of purchase by the original consumer.
Any products returned to Knoll Systems and found to be defective by Knoll
Systems within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Knoll
Systems option, at no charge. Knoll Systems will not be responsible for the
actual cost of installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional
legal rights that vary from state-to-state.
Specifications
Input
HDMI
Output
HDMI and Stereo audio
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Dimensions
61 x 55 x 20mm (2.4 x 2.2 x 0.8”)
Weight
40 g (0.1 lb)
Stereo Output
Line level on 3.5mm phone jack
Power
5 VDC 100 mA
Color
White
Knoll Systems
145 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281
14-7163 Vantage Way, Delta BC V4G 1N1
Tel: [phone], fax [phone]
www.knollsystems.com
Made in China
MR188
HDMI to Stereo Adaptor
Installation Instructions v1.0
At last, there is an easy solution to hear content normally confined to
the home theater or TV room, in other rooms and even throughout the
whole home! The MR188 extracts a line level stereo signal from almost
any HDMI signal without changing the HDMI signal “passing through”
in any way. The extracted stereo signal is routed to a stereo or
multiroom amplifier and speakers, giving top quality stereo sound in
locations other than in the home theater.
The internal Dolby® Digital and DTS® decoder down mixes 5.1
channels of digital audio to analog stereo sound so almost all content
can be heard, including movies and other content normally only heard
on the TV or in the home theater. Newer lifestyle products such as
Google ChromeCast have the ability to play stereo content such as
Rhapsody®, Spotify® and other music, news and a host of other
services. The ChromeCast output connector is HDMI so in order to
hear this content in stereo it needs to be decoded.
The MR188 is normally powered by the HDMI source. In some cases
the source is unable to provide adequate power so a USB to mini USB
cord is provided which can be powered by nearly any USB power
supply.
• Converts HDMI digital audio to analog stereo audio.
• For use when stereo output from HDMI sources such as ChromeCast,
Apple TV, Blu-ray etc. is required for listening in home theater (in larger
speakers than the TV), in nearby non home theater rooms and throughout
the home.
• HDMI signal (including audio, HDCP and EDID pass through) from input to
output is not changed or altered in any way.
• Dolby® Digital and DTS® decoder down mixes 5.1 channels of audio to
analog stereo so almost all content can be heard.

Installation is fast and easy.
1. Connect MR188 to the stereo amplifier, headphones or
whatever component is required.
2. Insert your HDMI source to the MR188 input.
3. If required connect the MR188 power supply as shown.
4. If required plug in the TV, HDMI splitter or whatever
component is required for the MR188 HDMI output.
Please note it is acceptable to not have anything
connected to the HDMI output.
5. Turn the source on and adjust the amplifier or
headphone volume as desired.
6. After the system is up and running, try unplugging the
MR188 power supply to see if it is really needed.
If problems are experienced with this product, please call our
tech line for help at 1 800 566 5579.
Figure 1: Sample setup