Tributaries AC200 User manual
AC200
Universal Digital / Analog
Audio Converter
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UNIVERSAL DIGITAL/ANALOG
Digital Coax, Toslink Optical and 2 Channel Analog R/L
AC200
Table of Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................1
2. Features ............................................................................................................2
3. Package Contents.............................................................................................2
4. Operation Controls and Functions..................................................................2
4.1 Top Indicator Panel .................................................................................2
4.2 Right Input Panel ....................................................................................2
4.3 Left Output Panel ...................................................................................3
4.4 Back Input Selection Panel .....................................................................3
5. Audio Performance Levels...............................................................................3
5.1 Analog Audio Input................................................................................3
5.2 Digital Coax Input...................................................................................3
5.3 Digital Optical Input ...............................................................................4
6. Audio Input to Output Comparison Chart .....................................................4
7. Connection and Installation ............................................................................5
8. Specifications....................................................................................................5
1. Introduction
Tributaries AC2000 is a bidirectional Audio convertor. With three different types
of connections; digital coax, toslink optical and 2 channel analog R/L audio, the
AC200 can convert all three signals into any desired format. Analog audio can be
converted to digital and digital audio can be converted to analog. Conversion is done
simultaneously without signal loss and provides 3 clean split audio signals all available
on the output end. The AC200 is easy to install and use.
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UNIVERSAL DIGITAL/ANALOG
Digital Coax, Toslink Optical and 2 Channel Analog R/L
2. Features
Integrated digital filter and Digital -to-Analog Convertor (DAC)•
Integrated Analog-to-Digital Convertor (ADC)•
Supports sampling frequencies from 16 to 100KHz•
Provides electromagnetic noise free transmission•
Easy to install and use•
Compact design•
3. Package Contents
AC200 Universal Digital / Analog Audio Convertor•
5V Universal Power Supply•
Operation Manual•
4. Operation Controls and Functions
4.1 Front Panel
4.2 Right Input Panel
7. Connection and Installation
8. Specifications
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Power LED Indicator light: When the LED is
green the AC200 is on, a RED light indicates
the AC200 is off
Analog LED Indicator light: The blue LED will
illuminate when the L/R input is selected
Digital Coax Audio LED Indicator light: The
blue LED light will illuminate when the
COAX input is selected
Optical LED Indicator light: The blue LED will
illuminate when the Optical input is selected
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Optical Input: Using an Optical cable connect
to the Optical output of your source.
Coax Input: Using a 75ohm Digital Coaxial
cable connect to the Digital Coax output of
your source.
L/R Input: Using an Analog Audio pair
connect to the L/R output of your source
equipment.
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DVD PLAYER
OR
BLU RAY
OR
SET-TOP BOX
AMPLIFIER
OR
TV
L/R
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
L/R
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
Input Ports: Optical, Coaxial and L/R Analog Audio
Input Formats: Toslink, S/PDIF and LPCM 2CH
Sample Frequency: 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz and 96KHz
Output Ports: Optical, Coaxial and L/R Analog Audio
L/R Input Impedance: 47KΩ
L/R Output Impedance: 47KΩ
Power Supply: Input: 120V/240V, Output: 5V/1A
Universal Power Supply CE/FCC/ UL®Certified
Dimensions: 3.8”(W) x 3.4”(D) x 1.4”(H)
Weight (g): 4.25 oz.
Operating Temperature: 32F - 104F
Storage Temperature: -4F - 140F
4.3 Left Output Panel
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L/R Output: Using an Analog Audio pair
connect to the L/R Input of your equipment
such as TV, Receiver or Amplifier.
Coax Output: Using a 75 ohm Digital Coaxial
cable connect to the Digital Coax Input
of your equipment such as TV, Receiver or
Amplifier.
Optical Output: Using an Optical cable
connect to the Optical Input of your
equipment such as TV, Receiver or Amplifier.
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DC 5V: Connect the 5 volt power supply
(included) to an active AC outlet.
Input Selector: Use this switch to select
appropriate input from Optical, Coaxial or
L/R audio
Power Button: Push this button to turn
power on or off.
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4.4 Back Input Selection Panel
L/R Input Output Reference Level Output T.H.D+N Signal to Noise Ratio
Level: 2Vrms
Frequency: 1KHz
L/R 1Vrms + 0.05dB 0.01 % > 90dB
Coax 0 dB - 0.35dB 0.01 % > 90dB
Optical 0 dB - 0.35dB 0.01 % > 90dB
Coax Input Output Reference Level Output T.H.D+N Signal to Noise Ratio
Level: 0dBFS
Frequency: 1KHz
L/R 1Vrms + 0.05dB 0.01 % > 90dB
Coax 0 dB - 0.35dB 0.01 % > 90dB
Optical 0 dB - 0.35dB 0.01 % > 90dB
Optical Input Output Reference Level Output T.H.D+N Signal to Noise Ratio
Level: 0dBFS
Frequency: 1KHz
L/R 1Vrms + 0.05dB 0.01 % > 90dB
Coax 0 dB - 0.35dB 0.01 % > 90dB
Optical 0 dB - 0.35dB 0.01 % > 90dB
LPCM 2CH Input: Output Output Format Notes
Analog Stereo L/R or
Digital Coax or
Digital Optical
L/R Analog 2CH 0.01 %
Coax LPCM2CH (48KHz) 0.01 %
Optical LPCM2CH (48KHz) 0.01 %
LPCM 2CH/AC3/DTS
Input: Output Output Format Notes
Digital Coax or
Optical
L/R Does not Support Odd sound
Coax LPCM 2CH/AC3/DTS Bypass
Optical LPCM 2CH/AC3/DTS Bypass
NOTE: AC200 only supports Digital Coax and Optical thru LPCM 2CH
5.1 Analog Audio Input
5.2 Digital Coax Input
5.3 Digital Optical Input
5. Audio Performance Level
6. Audio Input to Output Comparison Chart
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