CDB-6HR

USB to Coaxial Audio Converter(up to 384kHz)

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 thirdparties 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.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted,transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or any of its part translated
into any language or computer file, in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, orotherwise—without express written permission and consent fromCypress Technology.
© Copyright 2017 by Cypress Technology.
All Rights Reserved.

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

RDV1

16/03/16

Preliminary release

RDV2

19/04/17

Updated text/diagrams

VS1

09/04/18

A few adjustments to the text

CONTENTS
1. Introduction������������������������������������������������������1
2. Applications�����������������������������������������������������1
3. Package Contents������������������������������������������1
4. System Requirements��������������������������������������1
5. Features������������������������������������������������������������2
6. Operation Controls and Functions�����������������2
7. Connection Diagram��������������������������������������3
8. Specifications��������������������������������������������������4
9. Acronyms���������������������������������������������������������5

1. INTRODUCTION
This unit is a simple but smart device and no external power is required.
It allows you to connect your PC/laptop to an audio amplifier orother audio destination that has an S/PDIF input without needing adedicated audio card. This compact HD audio product supports
LPCM 2.0 audio with a maximum sampling rate of 384kHz at 24bits.
This unit connects to your PC/laptop using any available USB 2.0 (orhigher) port (Windows and Mac OSX compatible).

2. APPLICATIONS• High-resolution audio playback• Improved audio quality from laptops for presentations orentertainment

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS• 1×USB to Coaxial Audio Converter• 1×Driver Disk
• 1×Operation Manual

4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS• Audio source equipment such as PC/Mac/laptop with an available
USB port.
• Coaxial audio receiving equipment such as audio amplifiers orpowered speakers.
• Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32 & 64-bit) or Apple OSX version
10.6.4 and later.

15. FEATURES• Output HD audio from your PC/laptop to an audio amplifier• Superior USB audio processor (XMOS U8A) which supports up to384kHz/24bits sample rate
• Superior coaxial module supporting up to 384kHz audio• Simple operation and compact design• No external power required

6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS384KHzHD AUDIO
INOUT

1 23

1 USB IN: Connect to computer source equipment with an available
USB port such as a PC/Laptop (Windows and Mac Operating
Systems are compatible).

2 POWER LED: This LED will illuminate RED to indicate the unit is on
and receiving power from the USB connection.

3 COAXIAL OUT: Connect to powered speakers or an amplifier for
digital audio output using an appropriate coaxial cable.

2

7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
USB Audio Source

USB Audio
Input

IN

HD AUDIOOUT

384KHzCoaxial Digital
Audio Output

AV Receiver

Speaker LevelOutput

Powered Speaker System38. SPECIFICATIONS
Input Port

1×USB Type-B

Output Port

1×RCA

Input Audio Format

USB Audio 2.0

Output Audio Format

LPCM 2.0

Audio Sample Rates

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384kHz

ESD Protection

Human Body Model:±12kV (Air Discharge)±8kV (Contact Discharge)

Dimensions

77.5mm×22.5mm×25mm (W×H×D)[Case Only]
86.5m×22.5mm×25mm (W×H×D)[All Inclusive]

Weight48g

Chassis Material

Aluminum

Silkscreen ColorBlack

Operating Temperature

0˚C - 40˚C/32˚F - 104˚F

Storage Temperature−20˚C - 60˚C/−4˚F - 140˚F

Relative Humidity

20 - 90% RH (Non-condensing)

9. ACRONYMS
ACRONYMCOMPLETE TERM

HD

High-Definition

LPCM

Linear Pulse-Code Modulation

PC

Personal Computer

S/PDIF

Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format

USB

Universal Serial Bus

4

CYPRESS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
www.cypress.com.tw