Tributaries AC300 User manual

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AC300
Coaxial / Toslink Audio Converter with Dolby®Decoder
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AC300
1. Introduction
Tributaries AC300 is an Optical to Analog Audio Converter (DAC)
with Dolby®Digital Decoding. This unit provides the ideal solution
for converting an optical signal to analog stereo audio. With audio
sampling rate support up to 48kHz (Dolby Digital)/96kHz (LPCM) and
I/O data rate support up to 24-bit, the AC300 provides high quality
sound conversion that guarantees the Dolby digital audio signals are
down-mixed to analog stereo without loss of quality. Powered by USB
power, the AC300 is easy to install and use. It can be used with USB
equipped HDTVs, Blu-ray players, amplifiers or computers without the
need for a separate power supply.
2. Features
• Converts Dolby Digital formatted audio into stereo analog audio.
• Perfect for HDTVs with digital audio output and analog audio amplier
inputs
• Supports uncompressed digital LPCM stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 CH
audio inputs
• Supports LPCM 2CH audio sampling rates from 32 to 96 kHz (32, 44.1, 48,
88.2 and 96 kHz)
• Supports Dolby Digital 5.1CH audio sampling rates of 48kHz
• Supports Dolby Digital audio down-mixing to 2 channel audio
• Supports S/PDIF bitstream 24-bit of data for left & right channels
• Compact design is easy to install and use
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Coaxial / Toslink Audio Converter with Dolby®Decoder
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3. Package Contents
• AC300 Audio Convertor with Dolby Decoder
• Mini-USB to USB A type cable
• 5 volt, 1 amp USB power supply
• Operation Manual
4. Operation Controls and Functions
4.1 Front Input Panel
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Dolby LED indicator: When the source audio is encoded with
Dolby Digital the LED will illuminate.
Optical Input: Connect an optical cable from the source’s optical
output to the AC300’s Optical input.
USB 5VDC power port: Connect a Mini USB > USB A cable from
AC300 to a USB powered port.
Power LED: The LED will illuminate when connected to a power
source.
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4.2 Back Output Panel
R/L Line Out: Connect the R/L analog audio output to the input of
your AV Receiver or audio system.
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5. Specifications
Input Port 1 X Optical
Output Port 1 X L/R (RCA)
Power Supply USB power supply
Output Level 1Vrms + 10%
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.018%
Frequency Response + 1 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 80dB
Crosstalk < -80 dB
Dimension 55mm (2 ⅛”) (W) x 82mm (3¼”) (D) x 22.5mm (¾”) (H)
Weight 46g (1⅝oz)
Operating Temperature 32°F - 104°F
Storage Temperature -4°F - 140°F
Relative Humidity 20 – 90% (non-condensing)
Power Consumption 1.8 W
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6. Connection Diagram
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7. HDMI Electronics 2 Year Warranty
This Warranty only applies to products purchased and used in the United States
of America. Products purchased or used outside the United States are subject
to such warranties, if any, as are provided by the Tributaries distributor in the
respective countries.
Scope and Duration of Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions stated below, Gordon J. Gow Technologies,
Inc., (“Gow”) warrants that this Product shall be free from defects in
workmanship or materials for a term of two (2) years from the date when
it was purchased from an Authorized Gow Dealer.
What Gow Will Do Under the Warranty
In the event of any defect covered by this warranty, Gow shall without charge
provide all parts, materials, and labor necessary to restore the Product to its
original specications, and shall return the Product to its owner at Gow’s
expense. In the alternative, Gow may at its sole option either replace the
Product without charge, or it replacement is not commercially practicable or
repair or replacement cannot be accomplished within a reasonable time, Gow
may refund the purchase price of the Product, subject where appropriate to
reasonable depreciation for use in accordance with applicable laws, in full
satisfaction of its warranty obligations. Gow will undertake to complete the
repair and return of the Product as soon as circumstances permits, unless
prevented by causes beyond its reasonable control.
LIMITATIONS ON GOW’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY
GOW’S SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR
REPLACE THE PRODUCT, OR AT ITS OPTION REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE, AS
PROVIDED FOR HEREIN ABOVE. GOW DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST, NOR
SHALL IT BE LIABLE FOR, ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION
CHARGES: SHIPPING EXPENSES TO GOW OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY:
PROPERTY DAMAGE OF ANY KIND: OR OTHER INCINDETAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND.
Note: Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of consequential
damages, so the foregoing exclusion may not apply.
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Exclusions: Parts and Occurrences That Are Not Covered by the Warranty
This Warranty does not cover any of the following: (A) glass panels,
cabinetry, trim, or any other appearance items (except) where they are defective
at the time of original sale and the Product is delivered for repair within the rst
thirty (30) days thereafter: (B) batteries, or failure of or damaged to the Product
caused by batteries; (C) failures arising from catastrophe, misuse, neglect, or
failure to properly connect an operate the Product in accordance with the
accompanying instructions; (D) failures arising from improper installations of the
Product or incompatibility of other components in the system of which the
Product is a part; (E) failures of any kind in Products (I) which have been
purchased from other than an Authorized Gow Dealer, or (II) which evidence
any tampering, alteration, or attempted servicing by anyone other than Gow or
an Authorized Gow Service Facility, or (III) which are not delivered or shipped
to Gow or an Authorized Service Facility within the two (2) year Warranty term;
and Gow shall have no liability or obligation of any kind with respect to any of
the foregoing types of failures.
What the Owner Must Do to Obtain Service Under This Warranty
To obtain service under this warranty, the owner must at the owner’s expense
(l) arrange for any necessary de-installation of the Product, and (II) return the
Product to the Authorized Gow Dealer from which it was purchased. If return to
the Authorized Gow Dealer is impracticable, the owner must deliver or ship the
Product, properly packaged, prepaid, and insured, to Gow at the address below,
or to an Authorized Gow Service Facility. In addition, the owner must provide
evidence that the Product is a the time of delivery with the scope of this
Warranty, by either having completed and submitted to Gow on a timely basis
the Warranty Registration Card, if one is included with the Product, or by
including the original or a legible copy of the dated sales receipt with the
Product when submitted for repair. All Products must also be accompanied by
the owner’s name, address, and telephone number.
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©2013 Gordon J. Gow Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
TRIBUTARIES® is a registered trademark of Gordon J. Gow Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners. As we continually strive to improve our products, TRIBUTARIES®
reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. The technical and other information
contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications of TRIBUTARIES®
products. Additional information can be obtained on-line at www.tributariescable.com
Gordon J. Gow Technologies, Inc.
Orlando, FL 32809
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What the Owner Must Pay For
As noted above, the owner must arrange and pay any expense for removing
the Product from its installation and delivering it to Gow or the Authorized
Gow Service Facility. Upon return of the Product to the owner following repair,
it shall be the owner’s responsibility to arrange and pay for any reinstallation
which may be required. In addition, it shall be the owner’s obligation to pay for
any repairs made to Products for which the owner has neither completed and
submitted (where one is included) the warranty Registration Card at the time
of purchase nor include a legible copy or the original of the dated sales receipt
with the Product when delivered for service, or which are otherwise subject to
the exclusions noted above, at Gow’s or its Authorized Service Facility’s then
current repair rates.
How to Learn Where the Nearest Authorized Gow Service Facility is, or Obtain
Answers to Other Questions Concerning This Warranty
In order to learn the name and address of the nearest Authorized Gow Service
Facility, obtain instructions for shipment of a covered Product to Gow, or obtain
the answers to any other questions you may have concerning this Warranty, you
may telephone Gow between the hours of 9:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday, at 1.888.554.2514, or write to Service Department,
Gordon J. Gow Technologies, Inc. 6448 Pinecastle Blvd; Suite 101, Orlando, FL
32809, (Fax [phone]).
This Warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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