CLUX-11CA
HDMI Audio Inserter

Operation Manual

DISCLAIMERS
The information in this manual has been carefully checked andis believed to be accurate. Cypress Technology assumes noresponsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third
parties which may result from its use.
Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
that may be contained in this document. Cypress also makes nocommitment to update or to keep current the information containedin this document.
Cypress Technology reserves the right to make improvements to thisdocument and/or product at any time and without notice.

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© Copyright 2011 by Cypress Technology.
All Rights Reserved.
Version 1.1 August 2011

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
All products or service names mentioned in this document may be
trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install oroperate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install thisequipment:•

Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,electrical shock and injury to persons.

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,moisture or install this product near water.

•Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.

•Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.

•Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.

•Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.

•

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.

•To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow forsufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.

REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO.

DATE DD/MM/YY SUMMARY OF CHANGE

VS128/12/12

First Release

CONTENTS
1. Introduction�������������������������������������������� 1
2. Applications������������������������������������������� 1
3. Package Contents�������������������������������� 1
4. System Requirements���������������������������� 1
5. Features�������������������������������������������������� 1
6. Operation Controls and Functions������� 2
6.1 Top Panel������������������������������������������2
6.2 Right Panel����������������������������������������2
6.3 Left Panel������������������������������������������3
6.4 Front Panel����������������������������������������3
6.5 Rear Panel�����������������������������������������3
7. Connection Diagram���������������������������� 4
8. Specifications���������������������������������������� 5
9. Acronyms����������������������������������������������� 6

1. INTRODUCTION
The HDMI Audio Inserter lets you insert an external audio signal into
your HDMI or DVI signal path. The unit allows you to insert stereo andmulti-channel surround sound signals to give users the capability toselect audio formats while extending your HDMI signal.

2. APPLICATIONS• Embeds external audio into HDMI signal• Integrates audio and DVI video to HDMI signal output• Replaces audio in the original HDMI signal by other input sources

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS• HDMI Audio Inserter• 5 V/1 A Power Adaptor• Operation Manual

4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Source equipment such as PC/Laptop or DVD player with connection
cables and HD monitor or LCD TV with HDMI cables.

5. FEATURES• Compliant with HDMI, HDCP 1.2 and DVI 1.0• Supports HDMI audio sampling rates up to 192 kHz• Supports Optical S/PDIF audio sampling rate up to 48 kHz• Supports TMDS clock frequency up to 225 MHz• Supports high-bit-rate (HBR) audio• HDMI cable distance tested with 1080p at 8-bit or 12-bit resolution,
the input and output can run up to 15 meters (8-bit) or 10 meters(12-bit)• Low power consumption• Supports 3D signal

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Top PanelPower1Link2

HDMI Audio Inserter

1 Power LED: The LED will illuminate in blue when the unit isconnected to the power supply and switched on.

2 Link LED: The LED will illuminate in green when both the source andthe display are connected and have established a link. This LED will
also blink once while the power is turned on.

6.2 Right Panel
Audio In SelectOpticalHDMI

L/R

1Power2

1 Audio In Select: Allows users to select among 3 different audio

input options. Switch among the original HDMI audio, Digital Audio(Optical) and Analog Stereo (L/R).

2 Power: Switches the unit ON or puts the device into STANDBY
mode.

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6.3 Left Panel
DC 5V

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1 DC 5V: Connect the 5V DC power supply into the unit and plug
the adaptor to an AC wall outlet.

6.4 Front PanelRL

1InputOpticalHDMI

2

31 R/L Input: Connect to the audio source equipment such as a PC/
Laptop or an Hi-Fi equipment with RCA cables.

2 Optical Input : Connect to the audio source equipment such as aCD player or an Hi-Fi equipment with an optical cable.

3 HDMI Input: Connect to the audio/video source such as a DVD/
Blu-ray player with an HDMI cable.

6.5 Rear Panel
HDMI Out

11 HDMI Out: Connect to an HDMI display (LCD TV or HD monitor) or

AV Receiver to output both video and audio with an HDMI cable.

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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
DVD Player

Digital Audio Input(Optical)

PC/Laptop

Blu-ray Player

Analog Stereo Input

HDMI Input
R

HDMI Out

L

Input
OpticalHDMI

HDMIAudio
InserterHDMI Output

AV Receiver

HDMI Output

HDTV or Monitor

48. SPECIFICATIONS
Input Ports

1×HDMI, 1×Optical (Digital Audio),
1×L/R (Analog Audio)

HDMI Audio Sampling Rate

Up to 192 kHz

Optical Audio Sampling Rate

Up to 48 kHzOutput Port

1×HDMIHDMI Cable I/O Distance

10 meter, 1080p@12-bit
15 meter, 1080p@8-bit

HDMI Audio Format

LPCM 2/5.1/7.1, Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1,Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD & DTSHD Master Audio

Optical Audio Format

LPCM 2, Dolby Digital & DTS Digital
Audio 5.1

Power Supply

5 V/1 A linear power adaptor (US/EUStandards, CE/FCC/UL Certified) or
5 V/1.2 A switching power adaptor(with universal plug, CE/FCC/ULcertified)

ESD Protection

Human body model:±8kV (air-gap discharge)±6kV (contact discharge)

Dimensions90.7 mm (W)×85.8 mm (D)×34 mm(H)

Weight107 g

Chassis Material

Plastic

Silkscreen ColorWhiteOperating Temperature

0 ºC~40 ºC/32 ºF~104 ºF

Storage Temperature−20 ºC~60 ºC/−4 ºF~140 ºF

Relative Humidity

20~90 % RH (non-condensing)Power Consumption

2.7 W

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9. ACRONYMS
ACRONYMCOMPLETE TERM

DVI

Digital Visual Interface

HDCP

High-bandwidth Digital content protection

HDMIHigh Definition Multimedia Interface

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