DCT-25

ARC to Analog Audio Converter

Operation Manual

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Version 1.1 August 2011

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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

VR007/01/14

Preliminary Release

VS112/03/14

Amended Text/Diagrams

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 Front Panel�����������������������������������������2
6.2 Rear Panel�����������������������������������������2
7. Connection Diagram���������������������������� 3
8. Specifications���������������������������������������� 4
8.1 Technical Specifications������������������4
8.2 Audio Specifications�������������������������4
9. Acronyms����������������������������������������������� 5

1. INTRODUCTION
The ARC to Analog Audio Converter is designed to extract the audio
signal from an HDTV's HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection
and convert it to an analog stereo signal, allowing the connection ofan HDTV with HDMI-only output to non-HDMI equipped amplifiers, AV
receivers or active speakers. It supports HDMI audio sampling rates up
to 192 kHz and analog stereo (2 CH) audio output.

2. APPLICATIONS• HDMI/ARC audio conversion to analog stereo output• TV audio output over external analog sound system/active speakers

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS• 1×ARC to Analog Audio Converter• 1×5 V/1 A DC Power Adaptor• Operation Manual

4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

TV/Display with ARC enabled HDMI connection and analog stereo
sound system or active speakers.

5. FEATURES• Supports Digital to Analog audio Conversion (DAC)• Extracts the HDMI audio signal from a HDTV's ARC connection andconverts it to a line level analog stereo output• Supports HDMI audio sampling rates up to 192 kHz• Simultaneous audio from the TV speakers and Line Level output• Supports volume control from the TV's remote control via CEC
function• Plug and play with no software required1

6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front PanelDC 5VHDMI

123

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

2 HDMI: Connect to a TV/Display's ARC enabled HDMI connector
with an active audio signal.
Note:
1.

To ensure proper ARC audio performance, an HDMI High
Speed cable is required.

2.

The ARC function must be enabled in the TV/Display's settings.
Please refer to the manual for your model of TV/Display.

3 POWER LED: The LED will illuminate when the device is connected
to an active power supply.

6.2 Rear PanelR

LINE OUTL11 LINE OUT: Connect the R/L OUT to an analog stereo (R/L) amplifieror active speakers for audio output.

2

7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
TV/Display(with Audio Return Channel function)

HDMIInput

AnalogStereoOutputAmplifier and Speakers

38. SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 Technical Specifications
HDMI ARC Port

1×HDMI (Female)

Output Port

1×Analog Stereo (2 RCA)HDMI Audio

Up to 192 kHz

Sampling Rates
ESD Protection

Human body model:±8 kV (air-gap discharge)±4 kV (contact discharge)

Power Supply

5 V/1 A DC (US/EU standard, CE/FCC/UL
certified)Dimensions

55 mm (W)×75.5 mm (D)×22.5 mm(H)/Jacks
Excluded
55 mm (W)×80.5 mm (D)×22.5 mm(H)/Jacks
Included

Weight46 gChassis Material

PlasticColorWhiteOperating 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)Power Consumption

0.72 W

8.2 Audio Specifications
Input

OutputLevel/Freq.
HDMI

Output
Level

THD+N

L/R

2Vrms ±10% <0.01%

Frequency
Response

SNR

Crosstalk±1 dBFS>80 dB<-80 dB

0dB/1kHz32 kHz~192 kHz

49. ACRONYMS
ACRONYMCOMPLETE TERM

ARC

Audio Return Channel

DAC

Digital to Analog Converter

CEC

Consumer Electronic Control

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

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